NEW ZEALAND NEWS

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1206, 15 August 1911, Page 6

NEW ZEALAND NEWS

IDy Telegraph—Press Association.) : ♦ S.S. MOANA IN DIFFISULTIES. AT BLUFF HARBOUR. .. „ Invercargill, August H. n , , ol j ll >e I'ove in Bight at lliß j «ibont 11.10 .a.m. there was a fairly strong flood lido flowing, and after passing the lig.itship, the incoming tido caught the stern of tho vessel and swung lier broadsido to tlio current. Tlio anchor was Jet go, vUkI endeavours wore made to get her stem in line for the wharf. All these ellorls were, however, abortive, and the tug was signalled for and cent to her assistance. By her aid the Moana berth--ed at about 12.-15. Tiio delay, however, caused tlio mails to miss the 12.30 p.m. train. It may bo mentioned that the Mirihiku (dredge) made things somewhat awkward owing to the position in which it was anchored. The Moana had lo slacken speed at a critical moment, and lost headway, and the currant swung her round, OIL AND PAINT SHOP ON FIRE. Nelson, August 14. Op. Saturday a fire in Bridgo Street, op» posite the new Nelson "Mail" office, gutted Louis-soil's oil and paint shop. Thcro was an insurance of .£151) on tho stick and tools, and .£SO on tho building ill tho New Zealand Office. FEAT IN COUNTERPOINT. _ Dunedln, August 14. Miss Phyllis Perry scored 150 points in counterpoint, the possible, in advanced grade of tho May examinations at the Royal Academy of ■ Music. Mr. Cachoma'lle remarks that these are the high' est marks ever given in New Zealand. STANDING FOR THE HOUSE. Greymouth, August 14, An enthusiastic meeting at Runanga last night approved Mr. I\ C. Webb's candidature for Parliament as 'a reprosentativo of tho workers. A strong committee was set up. Mr. Webb addresses the electors next week. WHERE WILL THE FIREMEN MEET? Palmcrston, August 14, Tho Palmcrston North Fire Brigade is desirous of securing tli-s 1913 conferfcnco and competitions here, and a public movement to assist tho brigade in nchievinu this is proposed. MILITARY COURT. , Palmcrston, August 14. A Military Court, consisting of Colonel Pringle and Captains White and Powles, heard evidence this evening regarding on, accident to Statf-Scrgeant-Major Browning during tho military camp. He was struck on the chin by a football after a match at tho camp, and has been in tho: hospital over since. The was not a participant' in the match.