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Manawatu Times, Volume X, Issue 1225, 23 June 1884, Page 2

WELLINGTON. June 20. The suit of Grey v. Grey for nullity of marriage, has been discontinued by tlio petitioners. It is understood that she is unable to substantiate be; charges. A letter has been received by the Cricket Association from Mr Conway, of Sydney, m which he sta! c* that a team" of English cricketers propose visiting the colonies ■fhui.-vsr next season, and if suitable terms can be made wit h th c principal towns of New Zealand they will play a series of matches m this colony. It is understood that a large number of Northern members will leave by steamer to-morrr>w, and those, from the South on Monday. June 22. A meeting of Hearc's supporters was held last evening, and a ■ com* mittee of five were appointed to col« lect Hearn's stake money. £58 was collected m thq room. This Day. The Waikadpu arrived from Sydney at 7.15 a.m. this morning. During passage Mr Wilford Smith, of JJyttelton, a saloon passenger, died of consumption. The New Zealand footballers ;>re passengers. DUNEDIN. June 21, Messrs Matheson Bros, earthen ware importers, have filed a declaration of insolvency, The liabilities are:-** Unsecured creditors, £8055 5s 6d ; secured creditors, £253 : the assets are, £6105 13s sd, leaving a deficiency of £949 12s Id. CHRISTCHURCH. -June 20. In spite of a memorial from eighty ratepayers and fifty atockowners m favor of the Royal Hotel, Woodend, the committee refuse a renewal, with one dissentient. This house wao the subject of a mandamus m the Supreme Coat t last year, when it was licensed after* refusal.