HBH 1892 Oct 28 Court plus Mr Chas. W. PURNELL, of Ashburton, in a letter to the Christchurch Press, calls attention to one feature of the recent Legislature Council appointments, which has hitherto passed unnoticed. "Only one of the twelve new Councillors, only one Mr W. MONTGOMERY can be said to represent country interests"...more There will be only one delivery of letters by carriers to-day-"Labour Demonstration Day." Constable STRICKLAND last night arrested a man named Harry SMITH on a charge of stealing a cheque for £20 drawn on the Bank of New Zealand by Mr S.GRANT. The woman QUINN was again brought up on a charge of drunkenness yesterday, and s it was evident that only enforced retirement would meet her case Mr SUTTON J.P., sent her to gaol for seven days.