TELEGRAPHIC.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 751, 23 July 1886, Page 25

TELEGRAPHIC.

(UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Christchurch, July 15.

The Caledonian Society hare re3olved to offer their St Andrew’s Croes for bravery to Mr Mcßae, of Wairoa, for his exertions in savitag life during the recent eruption in the North Island.

The barque Onyx sailed from Lyttelton to-day for Cambridge Gulf, taking twelve passengers fur Kimberley goldfields. The Board of Education, after a long debate, adopted the report of Mr Alfred Saunders’ Committee, which affirmed that educational matters in tbe district were in a bad way through want of proper supervision. Mr C. C. Bowen, chairman of the Board, opposed the adoption of the report, which, however, was carried by 5 votes to 3. . ; Wanganui, July 15.

The Herald of last night urges on the Government the necessity of at once having a scientific examination made of Ruapehu, in consequence of the anxiety felt here as to the safety of the town should an eruption take place. Auckland, July 16.

This afternoon a yonng woman named May Duke, daughter of Mr J. S. Duke, DeputyRegistrar of Votes, was found suffering from symptoms of poisoning. An emetic was promptly given, with satisfactory results. Drs Walker and Beere applied the usual remedies. Both gentlemen pronounced the girl to be suffering from chloroform poisoning. She is now out of danger. In the Petrel case, Mendoza has been acquitted. The mate gave evidence to-day in favor of the captain and first mate. The following motion has been carried by the City Council, “ That, having regard to the annual cost for maintenance of the Tire Brigade and the f«ree supply of water, coßtiog in ’all £2OOO, and in consideration of further coat, probably amounting to another £1000,: application be made to the united insurance companies for an immediate, and hereafter an annnal contribution to this fund.’

The Tuhourangi tribe has decided to leave the bodies found at Wairoawhere they are, and to close the Wairoa-road.

The City Council last night authorised the prosecution of the butcher who sold the cancerous cow for human food. An inquiry into tbe matter made by the Butchers’ Association shows that the deceased animal was bought at the saleyards for 30s, and was slaughtered at the abattoirs, where it was formally condemned. It was then taken to the butcher’s shop, and sold to another butcher at 12s per cwt. The latter, finding it unfit for consumption, returned it, when it was sent to a boiling-down establishment. Christchurch, July 16.

To-day Mr C. C. Bowen received a telegram giving definite information that the first contract forthe Midland Railway had been let. The contractors are MessrsMcKeone and Robinson. The section taken up is most probably that from Reefton to Brnnnertcn. This is inferred from previous communications received bj Mr Bowen. The exact amount of the contract is not stated. It is Btated that Messrs McKeone and Robinson, the contractors mentioned, are both practical engineers of good standing in their profession, and well-known in engineering circles. . , Wanganui, July 16.

In a case in the Magistrate’s Court to-day, brought by the Singer Machine Company for rent of a machine, an objection was raised that the Company was not proved to be a corporate body, and could not sne. The case was adjourned to Tuesday, to allow plaintiffs to prove whether they were registered under tbe Joint Stock Company’s Act.

Invercargill, July 16.

The Mayors of Invercargill and Bluff, and the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce have wired to the Minister of Marine that, in view of the importance of careful legislation on the fishery question, the Seal Fishery Bill, providing for the leasing of the fisheries, be not further proceeded with this session, in order to enable recommendations and suggestions to be received from this district. The s.s. Elderslee, which is at Hobart today, calls at the Bluff on Wednesday or Thursday for 500 carcases of frozen mutton, prepared by the Southland Refrigerating Company. The cargo is all ready, and can be shipped in 24 hours. WOODVTLLR, July 16.

A deliberate attempt was made some time after 1 o’clock this morning to burn down the large block of buildings in this town known as Sowry’s block, comprising four shops with dwellinghonses, a large temperance hotel, and two shops. The fire, when discovered at the back of the butcher’s shop, next door to the Temperance Hotel, had a good hold of the building, and a heap of rags and shavings, saturated with kerosene, was blazing underneath.

Auckland, July 17.

James Dodd, a young man, appeared at the Police Coart this morning charged with attempted rape on Misß Bowers, iu her house, Newtown-road, last night. Eleanor Price, an unmarried woman of middle age, cut her throat : witb a razor at the North Shore this morning. She had shown aignß of mental aberration. She will probably recover.

Thomas Chambers, husband of the barmaid who attempted suicide yesterday, was arrested to-day on a charge of forging and uttering a cheque on tbe Colonial Bank.

Christchurch, July 17.

Yesterday afternoon the house of Mr George Hall, Papanui, was entered during the absence of the family, and two boxes, belonging to his daughter, Mrs E. Wakefield, containing jewellery and documents, were stolen. Jewellery belonging to Mrs Graham, in the same room, was undisturbed. Gisborne, July 17.

Mr Weaver, manager of the South Pacific Petroleum Company, has received the following telegram from the Chairman of Directors, Sydney :—“ Leaving for Gisborne to-morrow. Wait my arrival.— Flemming ”

Nelson, July 17.

A largely-attended meeting of shareholders of the Champion Copper Company was held last night, the object of which was to consider means by which the working of the mine might be carried on. It was resolved that a new company be formed with the object of taking over the old Champion Company mine. The scheme is to float a new company with a capital of £20,000, the shareholders in the old company to become shareholders m the new to the extent of the amount they would have to pay in the liquidation of the present Company. Auckland, July 19.

Captain Webb, Acting American Consnl, has given orders that all of the crew of the Petrel who are unwilling to go to sea are to get a month’s pay and their discharge at Auckland. All except Joachim, a Portuguese, accepted the offer. The costs of tbe prosecution have been defrayed by the American Government.

The police have raided the fruit shop of an old man named Charles McDonald, and arrested the prisoner and six young girls. Found 20 larrikins there, who were captured with packs of cards and a quantity of drink. Bail was refused.

Mrs Dudley Ward, wife of Judge Ward, addressed a public meeting to-night in che Choral Hall, on behalf of the Women’s Christian Temperance Mission, of which she is Provincial President.

The North Shore shooting case is being heard at the Police Court to-day. Mrs Lunny, who is still weak from the wound, alleges that she was not unduly familiar with McGuire, but admits wanting to go to. the Opera House with him, and writing him a letter beginning “My dear George ” and ending “ Your darling Maggie.” The police decline to prosecute in the case for the sale of cancerous beef, as no offence was disclosed nnder the by-law, the meat not being “ exposed for sale,” but disposed ot wholesale.

Dunedin, July 19.

The TTniou Company have withdrawn the Tekapo from the berth for Kimberley through want of sufficient support.

The unemployed held another meeting today, but their particular grievance was not very manifest. A procession, in which the wives and family intend to take part, will probably be held to-morrow. Invercargill, July 19. The Southland Protection League held a jubilee meeting to-night, at which about 200 were present. The President (Mr H. J agger 1 delivered an address, and after discussion the following motion was carried, with one dissenting That, in order to retain the population of New Zealand, it is absolutely neceseary that the Government should arrange the tariff so as to encourage local manufactures.”

Blenheim, July 19,

A four-roomed cottage and contents were burnt down on Saturday night. The house, which belonged to Mr Costello, was insured for £IOO, and the furniture, belonging to Mr Marmion, the tenant, for £75 ; both in the Standard Office.

Carterton, July 19.

At a meeting of the Wairarapa Pastoral Society held on Saturday, the sire horse parade was fixed for 17th September, and the annual show for 3rd November, the poultry, pigeon, and canary show for 14th August. The date of the horticultural show was not fixed.

Mr Matthew Burnett’s temperance lectures resulted iu 300 pledges, exclusive of 50 at Matarawa. Last night there was not standing room in the large hall, and it is estimated that over 600 were present. Gbeymouth, July 19.

The S 3. Wallabi has been sold by auction as she lies. The only bid was one of £IOO by Mr Hamilton, chief engineer of the Pelham, and she was knocked down to him. The pulsometer pump sold for £SO. It is understood that an effort will be made to float her. Woodville, J uly 19. T. F. Ruevrand, jeweller and watchmaker, the occupier of one of the shops in Lowry’s block, was arrested on Saturday evening-on a charge of having attempted to fire \ a building. He was brought before Messrs. Carlile and Hall, Justices, this morning, and remanded for a week, bail being refused.. J. Stenberg, while bush felling on Friday, got bis leg broken and his back badly hurt, by a portion of a falling tree, and died yesterday. Christchurch, July 19.

Mr Thomas Ayers, one of the oldest and most respected residents of Woodend, died suddenly yesterday morning. The Committee of the Benevolent Association have decided not to constitute it a separate institution, as the Charitable Aid Board is satisfactorily performing the functions of the Association.

Geo. Tregasser, an old man who lived by himself at Sydenham, was found dead in his house last night. He had not been seen since Wednesday laßt. Latest.

The death of Mr Tregasser, who was fonnd dead last night, wae caused by rapture of the heart. Dunedin, July 20. At a public meeting it was resolved to held the Fire Brigade demonstration in Dunedin in February next year, and a committee was appointed to arrange matters. A fire broke out above the draper’s shop of Mr C. Nunn, in George-street, this evening, but was extinguished mueh damage was done. The place is believed to be insured, but the owner is away in the country, and the amount is not ascertained. Tbe Daily Times has the following The Governor is endeavoring to rent a house in Dunedin, with the view of coming here next month with Lady Jervois and family, and

staff, stopping here until the next session. His Excellency wished to have spent the recess in Dunedin two years ago, but was unable to obtain a residence.

The hearing of the divorce suit, Mills v. Mills and Ferrier, has been fixed for Wednesday. Owing to Departmental reductions, Mr Cuddy, the Deputy-Registrar of Deeds, retires after 22 years’ service. Mr Henry 4.. Gillen, Assistant Land Registrar, leaves the service at the end of this month.

The premises burned down yesterday were owned by Mr William Wilson, and were insured for £750 in the National.

Auckland, J uly 20. A man named James Dodds has been committed for assault with intent.

The dwelling of Mr Win, Moore of Wairoa South has been burned. It was insured in the Imperial Office, but the amount is not known.

Michael Lunny ha 3 been committed for attempted murder of his wife. Some alarm has been experienced in Wangarei district, through suspicions entertained that two strange men seen there were Caffrey. and Penn, the Great Barrier murderers. A search was made by order of Sergt. Thomson, and was successful iu tracing the men, who were not those wanted.

A man named Roderick Urqubart has been killed at Whangarei Heads, by falling off a honse.

Westport, July 20.

A terrible accident happened at noon today in the railway. yard. Wm. Campbell, miner and contractor, was struck by a loaded coal train and cat to pieces.

Henry White, who was brought from Sydney under an extradition warrant, was charged to-day with larceny as a bailee of £2OO worth of jewellery, the property of Thomas Dickinson, Westport. He was committed for trial.

Hokitika, July 20,

At George River four men, working 12 days obtained of gold and lOOozs of nickel. The total value was about £SO. Woodville, July 20.

Mr A. J. Morton, B. A., of Noreewood, was appointed last night head master of the Woodville School from thirty-four applications.

Wanganui, July 20.

Mr Ward, R.M., dismissed an information to-day brought to recover Wanganui County dog-tax, on the ground that th* Registrar’s offioe wae not in the county as required by the Act.

Carterton, July 20.

About 100 settlers met the train last night, and ringing cheers greeted Mr J. Freebody’s arrival. He was warmly welcomed by his old friends.

Gbeymouth, July 20.

The Cobden Bridge toll was put up to auction this afternoon at an upset price of £l5O. That amount having been subscribed by residents of Cobden, Coal Creek, and the merchants and others of Greymonth, £l5O was bid oh their behalf, with the object of making the bridge free. No other bid being offered, the toll was knocked down at that, and tbe bridge will be free for twelve months. Auckland, July 20.

McDonald, keeper of the Victoria street den, has been sentenced to three monthß, for slygrog-selling £25 or a month, and to find sureties for twelve months for £2OG, This will practically give him sixteen montha* imprisonment, • Three of" the girls were discharged through giving evidence against him, and three others were sentenced to varying terms of imprisonment. The social state of things disclosed among the lower class is appalling.