— -«» ■ (PER UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.) WELLINGTON. December 3. The Government have decided not to ap point a New Zealand Secretary to the Indian and Colonial Exhibition. Mr Whitney, who has the contract for the supply of cartridges to the Government, will make the first delivery undar the contract in a few days. The Hon Mrßallance will address his con stituents at Wanganui early in January, after which he will visit the South on business connected with the various departments under his charge. Mr W. J. Butler, who, for some years has held the position of Private Secretary to suc cessive Native Ministers, has been appointed Senior Land Purchase Commissioner for the Government, and enters on his duties almost immediately. Mr T. W, Lewis, junr,, succeeds Mr Butler as Private Secretary. WOODVILLB, December 3. The Hon R. Stout arrives at Pahuatua to day, and will be entertaintd at luncheon there.
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