SOUTHERN NEWS.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 237, 3 October 1908, Page 5

SOUTHERN NEWS.

. 'I . ■ . (By Tele____ph.—Press Association.) TELLTALE E_NG______ERINTS. ' (By Telegraph.—Press Association J GISBORNE, this dajc A youth named Edward Boniface was to-day committed for trial on a charge of burglary at a store at Ormond, tho princifral evidence being that of fingerprints on a broken window.

EARTHQUAKE SHOCK. *

NAPIER, this day. A smart shock of earthquake was felt at 7.40 this morning. i

A PREMATURE ANNOUNC-SME-STT.

NAPIER, this day. Private telegrams from Christchurch indicate -that a statement _jns been, published that Sub-Inspector Dwyer has been promoted to inspector of police in charge of the East Coast District. -The statement is somewhat premature, Mr Dwyer not having received the .-slightest intimation of promotion.

RAIN IN HAWKED BAY...

NAPIER, this day. Splendid rain fell during the night, but much more is needed. The rainfall in September -was but nine-tenths of an inch —the lowest since 1898. j

LORD PLUNEETS R__3___GlOUS yiE-WS.

PALMERSTON NORTH, this day. A large Sunday school demoiistration was held in the Opera House last night. His Excellency the Governor distributed prizes to scholars who -were successful in the recent Wellington examination, and also delivered a stirring address on the necessity for religious instruction. Lord Plunket pointed out how the Turks and Japanese, with - inferior religions, were prepared to sacrifice themselves and die for their belief. Now, therefore, Christians, with their noble religion, should do all they -could to assist its teachings.