Interprovincial Telegrams.

Bruce Herald, Volume IX, Issue 895, 6 April 1877, Page 6

Interprovincial Telegrams.

— ■ ' ♦ ■■ Auckland, April 3. The ' Home News ' says Bishop Abraham is likely to be the new Bishop. The report of the Harbor Board Commit tee on the pilot services ftftpaaeii any changes in the flrpspn,^ uystem,. The Bo»rd resolved to make a, grant of the site for a Sailors' Home to Bishop Cowie, if sufficient funds could be raised. The Pilot Committee reported in favour of a steam tender te tow vessels in. The Daysprfag sails to-.morrow lor th* New Hebrides..

mmmmmmmammmmmmammmmmmmmm In the Supreme Court to-day, Bennington, for uttering a forged cheqne, was sentenced to 12 months ; H eremai, for horse- stealing, to two years ; and William Rose, for obtaining money goods by falsely representing himself to be a traveller for Gibson of Patea, received two years. Dbory, April 3. • Four female immigrants were sentenced each two to years at the Police Conrt to-day. Hawbra, April 3. " The Natives have stopped two survey parties working in the bush and on confiscated lands near hear. They took possession of the instruments, tools, &c. The Natives carried guns, but did not use force. Captain Wilson has gone out to see into the matter. Wangantti, April 4. The Hon. W. Fox, in addressing his constituents last night, said he had no intention of supporting a retogressive policy, which meant a renewal of the abolished Provincial institutions, nor would he support insular separation, which he regarded merely as a phase of Provincialism. He believed the Counties Act to be a step in the right direction, but thought the Government had made a mistake in not retaining the Road Boards with increased powers. During next session a measure would have to be introI need to bring them into more harmonious action. Be considered small local boards night to be placed on the somewhat same oasis as the larger municipalities. The land fund should not be considered ordinary revenue of the Colony, but should be refunded to the land under the Wakefield principle. Regarding colonisation, there would be no better plan than that of special settlement. Regarding education, he was in r'avor of Bible-reading, with conscience clauses ; but if the Denominationahsts aod Secularists would not suffer this to be the system, he would support the Secular one in preference to Denominationalism. He thought the couutry eminently prosperous, and that there were no grounds for the gloomy foreoodings. He also thought that the Government should borrow no more for a time, and would insist on the exercise by them of economy. Welliiigton. April 3. The Post-office authorities are endeavoring to make arrangements for a supplementary mail by the Hawea from Port Chalmers on Sunday, meeting the Hinemoa at Wellington on Tflesday, and arriving at Manuk .v on Thursday, to which date the outgoing steamer will be detained. This will admit of replies being sent from Dunedin northwards. April 4 In reply to an article in last night's ' Post ' commenting npon the refusal of the Resident Magistrate at Dunedin to send Alfred Lewis and Jessie Lewis to the Industrial School, it is stated authoritatively that the reason why the magistrates were instructed not to commit any more children for the present to that school was that the master bad reported that the school was fearfully crowded, tbat scarlet fever had made its appearance among the inmates, and that the doctors considered it highly dangerous to admit any more children. Hokitika., April 4. Stanton's hotel, at Loopiine road, between Hokitika and Kumara, was burned to the ground to-day. It was insured in the South British for £400. Tbe circumstances are considered suspicious. Chbistchubch, April 4. The Criminal Sessions of tbe Supreme Court opened to-day. Judge Johnstone observed that the calendar presented a serious aspect, both in the number and character of the offeuces. James Davis, for stealing apparel valued at £5, from a dwelling, was sentenced to ten years. Frank Oaklands pleaded guilty to forgery. Sentence waa deferred. The Minister "of Public Works has had a long interview with tbe Harbor Board, and promises to- forward certain requirements of 1 the Board so far as practicable. He will have an interview with the Chamber of Com* merce this afternoon on railway matters. Ihe Rifle Association's annual prize firing was a great success. The weather was fine, and the shooting good. QtrjEEifSTowN, April 3. The whole demonstration has passed off creditably, and reflected honor upon those connected. At the review yesterday the men's endurance was taxed, and they stood the exertion well. The sham fight was skilfully managed by Captains Heywood and Hannah. Nothing could be more perfect. Every arrangement was excellently carried out. After the review to-day, the companies formed into square, and numerous prizes were presented. Mrs Warren (the Mayoress) handed over the prizes. The Mayor alluded to the general advantages arising from these. meetings, and claims for the Colonial Prize Firing being held here next year. He eon* sidered this only the stepping-stone to something more important. Our magnificent lake, fine climate, and grand scenery justified such a desirable consummation. With tha Wtnton railway open, any meeting could be held here, aa the accommodation ia equal to all requirements. The men had good accommodation. Strict martial law under Mutiny Act was in force and was obeyed, and garrison duty was strictly carried out. Invebca_u_ii,l, April 4 At a meeting of the Southland Presbytery, held to-day, a call from Anderson's Bay congregation to the Rev. C. 8. Boss, now of Riverton, was sustained, and the translation was ruled expedient,