HBH 1890 August 22 Districts Bits The Hon J W FORTESQUE, formerly private Secretary to Sir William JERVOIS, left for ENGLAND in the TAINUI today Messrs BETHUNE and HUNTER-LOOYD'S agents have not received any intimation that the ASSAYE is missing. It is probable that Mr Mc GUIRE will institute proceedings against the City Council, claiming several thousand pounds for extras in connection with the Te Aro reclamation. TIMARU The result of the late election was declared today. Mr W.Hall-Jones, the new member goes to Wellington on Saturday.