An Old Veteran.
A eono ondent signing himself “ Observe! tends us the following:— Orders of r. a 1 it always deserve notic ing and I was pleased to see an old warrior with his ribbons flying on his left breast and crape on his arm at tending the funeral of his late com rade, Whitney Griffiths, in Blenheim, who had belonged to the B.C, Rifles. On enqviry I found his name was John Brennan, and that he had seen active service in China, Africa, and the American Civil War as a naval man. and Forest Ranger under the late Major Von Tempskey and the present Colonel Roberts. So we have still a few of those who deserve well of their country.
Another Bank Suspension.
Sydney, May 9. The Bank of Victoria has suspended payment. The Directors have issued a circular stating that owing to heavy withdrawals they propose to immo

diately reconstruct on similar lines to those taken by other banks. They announce that they are satisfied the institution is perfectly solvent. The last balance sheet showed liabilities amounting to eight millions seven hundred and forty-six thousand pounds, including deposits of seven millions and fifty-seven thousand pounds, and assets, including advances, to the extent of six million four hundred and thirty thousand pounds.
The Inangahua Seat.
