j Though the authorities have received no advice of Jonathan Eoberts' arrest they have been aware for some time of bis presence in New South Wales, and measures were taken to secure his arrest. District Courts will ait as follows: — Nelson on 15th May, 16th June, 7th August, 25th September, 28th October, and 10th December. Groymouth on 29th May, 9th July, 2ht August, 2nd October, and 14th November. Hokitika on 3rd June, 15th July, 26th August 7th October, and 18th November. Reefton on 9th June, 21st July, Ist September, 13th October, and 6th November, West port on 16th June, 28th July, Bth September, 20th October, and Ist December. Immigration and emigration returns for January show arrivals to be 2109 ; departures, 1806 ; balance in favor of colony, 303. The principal arrivals were from Victoria, 1093 ; New South Wales, 731 ; United Kingdom, 148. Departures to Victoria, 781 ; New South Wales, 769 ; United Kingdom, 111 The Gazette contains an Order in Council varying fees under the Justice of the Peace Act, 1882. ,

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In connection with the prospeotive removal of the Rev T. GK Brooke to Greymouth j during the first week of next month, it has ( been decided by the ladies of St Paul's church to hold a bazaar in the Town Hall on Wednesday April the 2nd, for the sale of a large number of useful and fancy articles- I As a large number of workers have been for some time busily employed preparing for this, an excellent display may be anticipated, and a brisk business done. During the evening of the same day, a grand farewell concert will be given. Full particulars will appear in due time. At the R.M. 