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On the stoppage of the exprosa at Ash burton to-night, the Premior was waited upon by a deputation of the People's Poli tical Association, requesting him to do liver an address before roturning to Wellington.. Mr Balance replied thut ho would gladly do so if possible, but he was extremely anxious to get back to Wellington, where much

ASHBURTON. October 23.
TELEGRAMS.
At ii meeting of the local committee of tlio- Now Zealand i Rifle Association the subcommittee reported that LlOO had been collected towards the expenses in connection with laying out the permanent rillo range at Wallaceville, Upper Ilntt, and there whs no doubt the balance of the sum required would be raised in the district. It was decided to start draining the ground at onco. Major Somorvillo is oxpected to iirrivo hore early in Novem ber, when ho will supervise the laying out of the range. It was also resolved to ask the Mayor to convene a public moot inp to enlist their sympathy with the Rifle Association. (Joneral Booth arrived by the late train to-night, and was met on the platform by the officers of the local corps. There were about 300 members of the Army at the station, whilo tho attendance of the general public numbered nearly 300 U. On General Booth stepping from tho carriage, he was leceived with choera. lie was then driven to the residence of Mr J. C. Williams, whoso guest ho will bo during his stay in Wellington.
WELLINGTON. October 23.
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