Telegraphic.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 978, 28 November 1890, Page 29

Telegraphic.

(per press association.) Christchurch, November 20. The Christchurch branch of the Medical Association has resolved to co-operate with the Dunedin branch in endeavouring to suppress the publication of immoral advertisemeuts and papers.

The annual festival of the Diooesan Choral Association was held to-day at the Cathedral. Four hundred members of various choirs took part in the gathering, which-was most successful. Bishop Julius preached the sermon. The proceedings were followed by lunoheon at the Drillshed, whioh was largely attended.

Christchurch, November 26.

Henry Wilson has been, arrested here on a charge of burglary at Palmerston North. He was brought up this morning and remanded there.

Dunedin, November 20.

A charge of damaging property was laid against a foreigner named N. Tabley last week, acd dismissed by the Justices, although the complainant, his .wife, and another man gave evidence which went to show that the accused threw the stones which smashed some windows, and one of which grazed a child’s head. The Justices did not call for a defence at all. To-day, before Mr Carew, R.M., Tabley was charged with stonethrowing. The evidence was the same, and notwithstanding the contention of counsel, that the charge was practically the same as one dismissed, the Magistrate found the accused guilty, and inflicted a fine of 5s and costs.

A large number of shareholders of the Equitable Insurance Association met Mr Bevan, the delegate from the West Coast shareholders, to-night by invitation. After a long discussion a motion was carried by a large majority that the press bo excluded. November^?.

The Dunedin Schools Conference last night carried a resolution expressing the conviction that the Private Schools Bill threatens the existing scheme of national education with nothing short of absolute destruction, and if it becomes law must result in the establishment of decominationalism.

Dunedin, November 24.

A nine-roomed house at Mornington, owned by Serjeant-Major Bevin and occupied by Mr Krause, despatch clerk in the Telegraph Department, was burned down early this morning. The premises were insured ia the Equitable for £4OO, and the furniture in the National for £3OO. The fire was caused by the explosion of a defective lamp. The cutter Fanny has been wrecked at the entrance of the Waikouaiti River s The crew were safely landed at the lighthouse.

Bishop Moran made a strong address last night in reply to the resolution of the Schools Conference, denying that denominational schools had anywhere proved a failure.

At the City Court Bernard Ginsberg, a bankrupt storekeeper, was charged with concealment of property, and reßnanded to Thursday.

Dunedin, November 25.

A man named Henry Allen died at the Hospital to-night from the result of injuries received by falling down stairs, having been seized with an apoplectic fit. A man named J. B. Macfarlane, charged with indecent assault on a child of 10 years of age, was acquitted at the Police Court. Auckland, November 20. Negotiations are being completed by a private firm in Auckland for the establishment of a steam service between Auckland and New Caledonia. It is probable that the Government steamer Stella may be chartered for the purpose at first. The barricades at Queen street Whari have been removed. It is stated that Admiral Lord Scott has arranged to visit Auckland before Christmas. Auckland, November 22.

The building on the Beach road used by Wingate, Burns and Co. as a store was burnt down this morning. The goods it con. tained were of a valuable character. The insurances are in the Royal, Equitable, and Standard offices. The stock, which was valued at £4OOO, has only £I6OO omit, while the building was only covered by £4OO. There will be a considerable loss. The Australian Squadron, Admiral and Lady Scott, is expected here shortly. They will remain all the summer as guests of Lord Onslow, who is coming to Auckland after a visit to the. Uriwera country. November 23.

Mr C. Hudson, district manager of the Auckland railways, has left on a visit to the Islands for the benefit of his health. Services in commemoration of the Jubilee of the Wesleyan Church were held in the various churches of that body to-day. Auckland, November 24. The capital of the Bay of Islands Coal Company has been reduced from £40,000 in four thousand shares of £lO each to £4OOO in four thousand shares of £1 each, thus cancelling the capital to the extent of £9 per share upon three thousand shares. A man named William Hatohinson, a carpenter, of Pakuranga, is missing. He oame from Christohuroh about five weeks ago, and appeared to be despondent. He complained of injury to his head. William Armstrong, who was reported missing from the Waitemata Hotel, has returned to that place. November 25.

Stewart Bates has been committed for trial by the Opotiki Benoh for alleged criminal libel of tho Rev T. J. Wills in an article published in the Opotiki Herald.

A well-known resident of Tauranga, Mr Robert Horne, died suddenly there on Sunday from apoplexy. H.M.S. Curagoa arrived to-day from Wellington. Gisborne, November 21.

Steps are now being taken for the formation of a Council for the new county of Waiapu. Gisborne, November 24.

The Gisborne gasworks had a narrow escape from destruction by fire last evening.

A quantity of ooai burst through the par* tition against the walls oi the retorts, and f becoming heated, set fire to the woodwork, fortunately it was extinguished without much damage being done. New'Plymouth, November 22.

The s.s'. Maiatua left Waitara last night, having taken on board for London frozen meat equal to 7000 sheep, and a quantity of wool, batter, and flax. Russell, November 22. The s.s. Suffolk, with 2,000,000 ft of timber, from Puget Sound to Melbourne, 30 days out, has put iu here for coal. Wanganui, November 24.

Mr Symes, sen., of Wav6rley, died this morning at Kai Iwi. He was one of the earliest New Plymouth settlers,.and leaveß a numerous family of sonß in prominent positions in local bodies along the coast. Wanganui, November 25.

/At the Borough Council meeting to-night intimation was received through the Mayor from His Excellenoy the Governor, stating his intention of paying a visit to Wanganni on December 3rd, accompanied by the Admiral cf the German Squadron. Great satisfaction was expressed, but the date mentioned was very unfortunate owing to the general election on the sth. It is generally understood that the date of the visit may be altered to the following week. Greymouth, November 24.

Reef ton gold returns for the week : —Keep* it-Dark, 2410 z amalgam from 135 tons; Globe, 1550 z amalgam from 190 tons ; Pro* gress, 2930 z amalgam for the week; Inker* man, 17Soz amalgam from 150 tons ; Alpine, 190 oz amalgam from 185 tons.

(SROH OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.) Westport, November 20,

Five of the old railway hands have bees re-engaged, they will be removed from Westport. The Rotokino, the biggest Bteamer whioh has yet visited this port, arrived this evening after an exceptionally smart passage from Port Chalmere.

Havelock, November 24,

The known results from Mahakipawa to tlie end of the week ars:—Golden Hope, 360 z, Just-in. Time, 240 z ; Long Time, 7oz.

Masterton, November 24.

At the Wairarapa Caledonian Society’s annual meeting on Saturday Mr Farquhar Gray was eleoted President. Tho balance* sheet showed liabilities about £6 over the assets.

Something near 15,000 acres of bush will be fired this year in the Forty-mile Bush district.

A heavy thunderstorm passed over the district yesterday with much rain towards the East Coast.

Mrs P. Wagg alone collected £55 for the widow of the late Albert Spackman, who was recently accidentally killed. Cricket is apparently dead intheWaira* rapa, no interest being taken in the game except in the bush north of Masterton, and in a mild form at Carterton.