TELEGRAPHIC NEWS

New Zealand Mail, 22 January 1902, Page 36

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS

(By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent ROTORUA, January 20 ' Among tiie visitors at present at Ro. torua is Mr McMurran, representing “New York Sun.” He states that ha would sooner barrel Niagara than again cross the turbulent boiling waters of Lake Rotomahana. Indeed, he was so impressed by the rocking of the boat that it is alleged he drew a revolver and threatened to shoot the first man who moved a muscle. Mr McMurran will leave here for Wellington via Pipiriki in about ten days. Other visitors are Montmorency B. Gibbs, of the London “ Times” : Miss Taylor, representing the Sydney “ Evening News” ; and four'Australian squatters, whose wealth aggregates considerably over £5,000,000? Mr Gibbs, who is an American, was nearly drowned, and burst a blood-vessel on tho ! wav out. The Count- and Countess do Taille will arrive from France to-mor-row. Yesterday, as a sight for the visitors, the Wairoa geyser was soaped, and in eight minutes sent a shimmering ; stream to a height of over 120ft.' The geyser continued in action about an ; hour. A thousand spectators were prei sent. Mr T. E. Donne is slowly recovering from his severe illness, and is able to take : short walks. He will probably not leave for Wellington until the week after i next. During the last three days the weather here has been nearly tropical. Yes- ; terday the thermometer registered 102 ; degrees in the shade. It is rumoured here tnat Air Seddou j intends taking a course of baths before | departing for the coronation. PALMERSTON N.. January 20. j Mr F. Suisted, late licensee Oceideni tal Hotel, Palmerston, has filed a decla- ! ration of insolvency. His liabilities to- ; tal £525 10s 7d and assets £lB. Captain Goldingham, who has been i in command of the Palmerston North Guards since the inception of the corps, 1 has resigned owing to pressure cf busi- ; ness. ! WANGANUI, January 20. | Air Ben Hibbard, for some years ’ secretary to the Wanganui Freezing ; Company, has resigned his position, j The balance-sheet of the Post Office . Savings Bank (Wanganui and district) I shows a balance to the credit of deposj- ! tors on 31st December of £275,032 03 ! 4d. There were 10,842 accounts open on that date. MASTERTON, January 20. ! In spite of the declaration of the | Alinistei; of Agriculture, it is confidently | asserted that rabbits have increased con- ; siderably in this district during the past i season. ] Air G. W. Irvine, a well-known Alas- ; terton artist, and son of the late Rer ! W. F. Irvine, parish minister of Arbroath, has been married to Aliss J. “■ = . Robson, eldest daughter of the late A. : W. Robson, wool merchant, of Kelso, ; Scotland. \ A deputation of workers waited tin morning on Air Hogg, M.H.R., stating that they had been used to road work but have been idle since the suspension | of public works by the Government six weeks ago. The member has wired tn® Labour Department respecting their case, and asking if any of the works that have been suspended can be put in hand. A considerable number of men are in want of employment, i EKETAHUNA, January 20. j The Eketahuna Alounted Rifles go in ‘ ; to camp on the Bth February. ! One thousand fat lambs were sen* ; from this district last week to the wel* I lington export freezing works. I The Alfredton Rifle Club’s range was _ | opened on Saturday under Captain Kebbell’s supervision. Airs A. J. Rntherford firea the first shot and registered bull’s eye at 200 yards. PAHIATUA, January 20. I A church parade was held at to i Volunteer encampment yesterday. A®* ; sides the local rifle corps there were als present the Pahiatua and WoodviU Alounted Rifles and the Pahiatua aa Woodville Bands. The service was conducted by the Rev J, McCaw. A colic tion in aid of the hospital netted.ncar J £lO. . Councillor Alupns’s meeting on Fnoay night with regard to the Corporat'O intention to take over the e as ' rprks .„j. only moderately attended, ana g natured banter was indulged i»- ... Bush fires have commenced in parts of the district-