M, Bredif, French Controller-General of Egyptian Finances, who was recently notified, by Cherif Pasha through the French Council, that he would not, in future, be admitted to the sittings of the Council of Ministers, has demanded to know upon what grounds the Egyptian Government refuses to permit him to resume his seat.
November 4.
Further news has been received from Soudan but of an untrustworthy nature. It is considered doubtful whether the report that the Arabs, under the false prophet, bad been defeated, is worthy of credence, and General Alison has despatched three British officers with an escort, to obtain reliable information as to affairs in Soudan.
October 6.
DUNEDIN.
An engagement has been concluded by an agent in Dunedin, on behalf of Mr Fcx, proprietor of the National Police Gazette, New York, with Jem Mace, for boxing exhibitions throughout the United States, to begiu in New York about New Year.
Mr Dick, Colonial Secretary, leaves Dunedin on Wednesday for Cbristchurcb.
Mr James Seaton, M.H.R., will be entertained at a banquet by bis consti tuents on tho 21st iust.
In connection with the subject of light weight bread, a consumer writes to the Daily Times exposing the roguery prac tised on hotel -keepers &c, by bakers, who, themselves deliver bread unknown to the baker. A check was kept on the month's bread, with tbe result that it was found he charged from; one to three loaves never delivered, almost daily,

West Coast Times. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1882.
WESTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL.
CHRISTCHURCH,

November 6.
