LATEST WELLINGTON NEWS. [BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Wellington, Wednesday.

Waikato Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2142, 1 April 1886, Page 2

LATEST WELLINGTON NEWS. [BY TELEGRAPH. — PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Wellington, Wednesday.

At a meeting of the shareholders of the Caswell Sound Marble Company it was decided to wind up. A lad named Geo. Roper met with an accident yesterday. While a playmate was handling a gun it exploded, the shot entering Roper's leg, arms and face. The injuries are not serious. John Robeits was committed for trial for attempted, criminal assault at Johnstonville, a village five miles from heie. The adoption of "The Rating Act, 1882," by various town boards is 'gazetted. DrHislop, who retires from the secretaryship of the Education Department, was to-day presented by the officers of the Department with a group of tiie photos of all those under him. The Rev Mr Habens takes charge of the Department tomorrow. Mr J. Whitloy King has accepted the editorial chair of the Marlborongh Times, recently vacated by Mr G. G. Fitzgerald. The Native Minister will leave for the Wairarapa district on Friday to consult the natives re the vexed question of the ownership of the Wairarapa- Lake and certain reserves in the vicinity, Mr Ballance expects to complete his business by Friday night, and on Saturday he returns to Wellington, and on Sunday he will proceed to Gisborne, where he interviews the natives with regard to their lands and other tribal disputes. From thence he proceeds to Waiomatatini and Opotiki, where he interviews the natives on the bame questions. Mr Ballance, who expects to be absent a fortnight, will probably visit the Bay of Iblands. Several applications for the New Zealand Cross are under the consideration of the Defence Minister, but no decided action has yet been taken, although the claims of at nil events one applicant fully entitles him to receive the honour. Nothing will be decided until Mr Ballance returns from the North. The Crown solicitors have expressed an opinion that the unfortunate girl Moran at Oamaru cannot be tried at the ensuing criminal sessions of the Supreme Court at Dunedin. It is stated that in consequence of an accident to the steamer Waihora, Captain McGee will be superseded in his command by Capt. Popbam of the Ringarooma. Capt. Russell of the Wanaka will probably be appointed to the command of the Ring.irooma, and dipt. Johnson of the Grafton to the command of the Wanaka. The Government are preparing estimates to be presented at the forthcoming Parliament. Sir J. Vogel will probably address a public meeting in a few days. It is stated that the present system of sending delayed telegrams has proved satisfactory, and that the Government intend to permanently adopt the system. Mr J. R. Blair has beeu re-elected chairman of the Education Board. In the case against W. T. Starke, brewer, for having in his possession labels not having imprinted on them "bottled in New Zealand," a verdict for £20 and costs was returned. Execution woild be stayed for a month, and the Magistrate intimated he would recommend to the Governor that the fine be reduced to £5. At a meeting of the Wellington and Manawatu Railway Company, Messrs Shannon and J. Plimer, senr., were elected directors. The annual report and balancesheet were adopted.