NEWS IN BRIEF.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XIX, Issue 6565, 1 December 1882, Page 6

NEWS IN BRIEF.

Dr. Kunnion, Anglican Bishop-elect of Adelaide, is 37. The corporation of Wellington are prosecuting ratepayers for allowing water to run to waste. At the Longbeach sale, Mr. Reynolds bought a number of choice pedigree cattle for removal to the Piako Swamp Compauy's estate. The new reclamation beyond Pipitea, Wellington, is making rapid progress. A strip of considerable width has already been reclaimed. It has been reported that Mr. Hardcastle, R.M., Wellington, is to be appointed to the vacant oflice at Auckland. This is, however, we believe, only rumour. The Melbourne Southern Cross is very severe on "resthetical curates," who are alleged to have adorned themselves in more colours that Joseph's coat knew. The Lyttelton Times contains numerous letters on the approaching cricket match with Auckland, and the same paper devotes a leading article to the subject. Instructions have been given by the Hon. the Minister of Marine for a survey of Waikouaiti Bay, to determine definitely its adaptability as a deep sea harbour. The Congregationalists of Sydney contemplate holding a jubilee and conference in May next, to celebrate the opening of the Fitt-street Church, nearly 50 years ago. A gentleman jockey who got his skull fracturcd at the late Adelaide races has hail six doctors attending him during the last six weeks, and yot lie's) said to be recovering. The Rev. C. Dallaston, of Christebuich, gave a lecture at the Town Hall, Ashburton, on November 20. the subject chosen being "Sayings and doings of the Rev. Charles Spu rgeon." The prospectus of a company is published to purchase and carry on the extensive meat preserving and exporting and butchering business carried on by Mr. James Gear, of Wellington. The annual races are to be held at Taupo, on Thursday, January IStli, ISS3. The programme comprises seven events, the principal of which is the Taupo Jockey Club Handicap, of 40sovs. When Mr. Ifenson, late manager of the National Bank at Tauranga, with his wife and family, were leaving per s.s. Wellington for Auckland, a large circle of friends assembled on the wharf to say good-bye. A late number of the Sydney Evening News says: — "The Coroner, this morning, had his bauds pretty full, having no less than four inquests to conduct. He go; < through two cases, in each of which the de- ' ceased hail lost their lives by getting in- i toxieated." i A whirl wind passed along Courtenay-place, 1 Wclling'on, a few days ago. Although it i travelled very slowly, the spiial motion was i exceedingly violent, and the thoroughfare > was swept of almost every particle of dust aud light rubbish. Sheets of paper, bits of : tin, and a few hats were carried up to all i immense height. Very few persons ventured near the unpleasant visitor, and horses had a 1 decided objection to passing it. i