LYTTELTON:

November 28. Mr S. C. Phillips, the gaoler at Lyttel ton, has been presented with a handsome testimonial by the officers of the gaol, on

the occasion of his leaving to take charge

of the Dunedin Gaol. Mrs Phillips was also presented with a memento in the shape of a necklet and bracelet.
AUSTRALIAN NEWS.
(Received November 29, 4.30 p.m.)

Melbourne, Nov. 28.
Dr Beaney has instituted an action at law against the proprietors of the Argus, for having published an article commenting unfavorably upon his public career in connection with election pro ceedings. The damages are laid at £10,000.
November 29.
The P. and 0. steamship Rosetta, with the inward Suez mail, which left London on October 2O ; arrived this morning.
The Legislative Council Chamber was, last night, most successfully lighted by electricity.
It is Btated to be probable that Sir John Henry Lefroy will succeed Sir William Robinson as Governor of West. Australia.
The Union steamship Rotoinahana, from the Bluff, arrived this merning. Sydney, Nov. 29. The Ron. Ivo Bligh's cricket team arrived here to-day.
The following are the names of the New South Wales team, who play against the Englishmen on the Ist proximo: Allen, Callahan, Davis, Gray, Evans, Middleston, Marr, Moses, Power, Turner and Meare. The team is con sidered to represent a moderate selection of the New South Wales cricketers.
Great excitement prevails on account of the forthcoming general elections.
Adelaide, Nov. 29.
The Hon. Charles Maut, Colonial Treasurer, has received a telegram from Sir A. Blythe, Agent-General in London, announcing that the balance of the South Australian 4 per cent loan, amounting to £426,000, has been sub scribed at par.
