In the case of Ivess v. Crisp, at Christ cburob, Mr 1". S. Weston's speech for the defence occupied two hours. At a late meeting of the Chrischurch In dustrial Association the President (Mr Allan) brought under the notice of the committee the provisions of the Special Partnership Act, which he thought was a most valuable Act, enabling partnerships to be formed in which the special partners were exempt from any responsibility, except to the extent of their contribution, the general partners to conduct the busi ness. If the special partner interfered with the conduct of the business, he then be came a general partner and liable as such. The Act, ho thought, was not generally known, or if it was, advantage had not been taken of it.
A deputation of Colliery Reserve lease holders waited upon A. Greenfield, Esq., Commissioner of Crown Lands, at 3 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, for the purpose of endeavoring to obtain a reduction in the rental of sections, or that they should be sold outfight. A full report of the pro ceedings will bo found in another column.
The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney haa declared a dividend for the half year at th.' rate of :25 per cent per annntr.
