A large number ef citizens assembled at the railway station this afternoon to congratulate the Hon. J. G. Ward on bis accession to the Colonial Treasureship, The Mayor, Mr M'Farlane, was tbe spokesman, and after a reference to the death of Mr Ballance, he expressed a hope that Mr Ward would long continue to guide the finances of the colony. In replying Mr Ward eulogised the late Premier, and while thanking the citizens for their congratulations, expressed regret that he (Mr Ward) bad been called upon to take the Treasureship throneh the death of his chief.
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THE CATHOLIC BAZAAR.
Sib,— Understanding I am accredited with being the author of certain correspondence which has recently appeared in your oolnmns on the above subject, permit me to state in justice to myself thai I had no act or part in the production of the letter. At the same time I may say that I am somewhat iv sympathy with the writer In his objection, viz., the taking of a plebis cite for the most popular saleswoman. To treat personal charms as a marketable commodity seems to me to take the fine edge off chastity, and this, in my humble opinion, is much at vanance with true Cathoiio teaching or practice.— l am, &c, , A. P. Sheath. May 6, 1893. «•

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