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New Zealand Mail, Issue 661, 24 October 1884, Page 13

LATEST Telegraphic.

Auckland, October 22

Mr Bracken closed bis lecturing season at the Opera House to-night. He proceeds to the Waikato.

Tawhiao and his party have signed a petition to the Government praying that the liquor traffic may be prohibited in the King country. They were present at a largely-attended temperance demonstration to-night in the Theatre Royal, Joseph Newman presiding. Tawhiao, Patara, Topia, and Hori Ropiha, made speeches. A. number of the clergy, Europeans, and Maoris were present. Garrard, the laborer agitator, is attempting to get up an unemployed agitation. The petition is to be sent to the mayor and the Government u-gffig speedy commencement of municipal and general public works. Among the passengers by the Wairarapa was a Christ’s Hospital Blue-coat boy in fall uniform of blue coat and yellow stockings. The Auckland branch of Old Blues drove him in a carriage round the city in honor of his being the first representative in the colony. The Penguin, which sailed for Fiji last night, took the largest cargo ever shipped from this port for Fiji. Mr W. A. Murray, inventor of the automatic blocks and signal system on railways, intends making a public trial of his machine at the forthcoming agricultural show, and applied to the authorities for reasonable facilities to test the invention practically. Last year 1211 permits for erection of buildings and alterations were issued by the City Council. There are now 300 subscribers to the Telephone Exchange, and 45 others are waiting connection.

The spire of the new Cathedral of St. Patrick was completed yesterday. It is 140 feet high. A charge of selling adulterated tea has been brought against a city tradesman. Tawhiao and the other natives landed at 10 o’clock. They were attired in fau’tless black, and wore Good Templar regalia. They were driven from the steamer in a carriage and four, preceded by a brass band. All the party look healthy and hearty. Mr Bracken is to lecture before the Liberal Association on the “ Rise of Democracy.” Dunedin, October 22.

In the Divorce Court to-day, in the case of F. W. Newman v. Eliza Newman and Alfred Slodden, a rule nisi was granted with costs agaiust the co-respondent. The petitioner only was epresented. The escort last night brought down £30,000 worth of gold. Christchurch, October 22.

The chess match between Mr W. Hookham, champion of the colony, and Mr P. F. Jacobson was concluded yesterday in favor of the former, the score being—Hookham, 7 ; Jacobson, 6 ; drawn, 8. At the Diocesan Synod to-night Archdeacon Harper’s resolutions in favor of petitioning Parliament to amend the Education Act, so as to provide for the communication of religions instruction by ministers of religion or persons authorised by them during school hours, were carried by 56 to 3. During the past twelve months the Christchurch Benevolent Association have relieved 297 cases. The relief afforded consisted of fuel, boots, clothing, and food, and, in special cases, money, of a total value of £llO4 12s sd. Timaru, October 22.

The entries for the Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s annual show, to be held next week, show an increase of 297 entries over last year. It promises to be one of the most successful gatherings yet held. Hokitika, October 22.

At a meeting of the Railway League, congratulations were exchanged at the passing of the Railway Bill, more particularly the adoption of the Arthur’s Pass route, which the league have been advocating for years.

(FROM A CORRESPONDENT.) Arrow, October 22.

Miss Smithson, who recently received injuries in a coach accident, is progressing well under the care of Dr. Donaldson. Her right rifffit arm received a compound fracture just above the elbow. The doctor cannot set it yet owing to its being too much inflamed, but it will be set iu a day or two. Mr Hennessy is still in the hospital, but is doing well. The remainder of the company are quite recovered. Miss Smithson will leave for Christchurch after her arm is set.