Bad Weather Predicted (fly Teltomph.-Pttss /Isjocialion-J Sydney June 6. Mr Pcarsc, special artist of the Sphrt on tho lioyal tour, tho Hon. J, W. Travcrncr, of Victoria, who goes as tho guest of New Zealand, and fourteen de tectives, arc among the passengers by the Zcalandia, which sailed to-day for Auck land. Mr Clement Wraggc, Queensland Gov ernment Meteorologist, predicts heavy weather for the Ophir on the passage across the Tasman Sea. Tho Railway Department denies tho reported accident to the Royal carriage on tho Condobolin shooting trip. Walrarapa Natives en route for Rotorua. Jwo Horses Died. Napier, This Day. A couple of horses belonging to the Maori Mounted Rillcs, from Wnirarapn, died en route to Rotorua. It is believed tho cause was attributable to drinking water from the first of two' crossiugs, at tho Waiponga stream. "Weilington, This Day, It is doubtful if tho Premier will be able to get away to Auckland for the reception of tho Duke, owing to pressure oLhusincss connected with the Royal visit and the approach of tho session of Parliament. It is certain the Hon. J. G. Ward will go. Tho number of invita tions issued for the coming functions in Wellington, arc as follows -.-State recep tion,' 1500; laying Town Hall founda tion, 800; for tho Government Stand in front of the Government buildings, 1000; for the Old Ago Pensioners' Stand, 400. Auckland, This Day, Tho marine escort to tho ducal party entering tho harbour, promises to be most successful.
CHARGE OF FORGERY.
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George J. Eden, an old gaol bird, alim Dr. Boid, who had pleaded guilty in tho Magistrate's Court, was sontencedby tho Chief Justice to three years hard labour, on several charges of forgery.
