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Wellington, this day. This morning the Chief Justice granted a decree nisi in re Bailey v. Bailey and Shields, husband's petition for divorce for adulbery. Formerly bhe parties resided in Wellington, bub the respondent ran away with co. respondent, and bhey are now living in Canterbury.
THE COPTIC.
ARRIVAL AT WELLINGTON.
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Wellington, this day. The Coptic arrived ab9.30 a.m., and got up to the wharf at .11 a.m. She had un sebblod weather wibh fog, rain, and heavy N.E. swell on bhe way from Hobarb. She brings 46 passengers and a full cargo. She is still commanded by Captain Kempson, but Mr Achoson, late second officer, is now chief officer, with Mr Whist ler, P.N.R., as third, and Mr Norbhcote fourth, both coming from the Atlantic ser vice. Mr Bell, P.N.R., succeeds Hally burton as chief engineer. There are also other changes. Passengers for Auckland : Messrs Scott, Derbyshire, Hanchin, Taylor and Frendle.
The picnic of the warehousemen on Saturday was a great success. The Oeprey was chartered for the occasion, and left the wharf with some 300 excursionists, accom panied by Hunter's band. Mr C. Canning provided the refreshments and gave every satisfaction. The sports were carried through with vigor, and the party returned having spent a very pleasant day. During the return trio the prizes were presented to the winners by Mrs M. A. Clark, and three cheers griven for the employers.
ThelOnehunga Bass Band gave a pro menande concert on the lawn of the Court House on Saturday lasb, in aid of the Huntly relief fund. The concert, which was a very interesting one, realised 345.
