At a meeting of the creditors of Alfred Wil liam Stephenson, storekeeper, it was decided to prosecute him for fraudulent bankruptcy, and to initiate proceedings against hie wife to re cover the property held by her. It was shown that the bankrupt kept his books in a very reckless manner. -.
Mrs Bath, who took " Rough on Rats " a few days ago, was charged at the Police Court to day with attempting her life, and was bound over to keep the peace for three months.
Nelson, October 16. .? His Excellency the Governor paid an official visit to the Boys' and Girls' Colleges to-day, being accompanied by the Countess. The boys presented an address, and the college cadets formed a guard of honour. His Excellency ex pressed his gratification at the visit, referring to the volunteer corps, of which he spoke in high terms. His Excellency also performed the ceremony of opening 'tho Presbyterian Church bazaar this afternoon,

A boy named Meads, eight years old, died to day under peculiar circumstances. He was at school yesterday, but after eating barberry leaves went home sick. Doctors were called in to-day, but death ensued this afternoon.
Gbeymouth, October 11. The harbour works on the North bank have been stopped by the Government, and 30 men are thrown out of employment.
Chbistchdbch, October 11. The Supreme Court was again engaged all day hearing a charge against Abbott and his wife of cruelly ill-treating Esther Powditch. The case for the defence closed this evening. Counsel on both sides address the court to morrow.
