TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 5546, 7 January 1879, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

(per press agency.) Auckland, Monday,

Mr. W. H. Kissling, solicitor, aged 31, died last night from typhoid fever. Deceased was a native of the colony, and is a brother to the manager of the Bank of New Zealand. The cricket match between the Taranaki eleven and Auckland colts resulted in the former winning easily. The Auckland clubs made 111 in two innings. The Taranaki eleven proceed to the Thames to play on Wednesday ; on Friday Otahulm ; and combined Remuera and Epsom. They then proceed to Waikato.

The racehorse Plnfira has changed hands, being purchased by Mr. McDonald for five hundred pounds. For the Papakura races to be held on Jan. 29, th« following horses were entered :—For Papakura Handicap.—Golden Crown, Yat ipa, Xantippe, Pungawerewere, Revenshoe, Don, Venus-Transit, Gillie Callum. The settling for the summer meeting took place to-night. The following cheques were paid : —Vallance, £6OB ; McDonald, £342 ; Butler, £153 ’ r Buckland, £I4S; Walters, £96; Perkins, £7O ; Percival, £SS; Day, £57 ; Caulton, £3B ; McGee, £33 ; Edgar, £l4 ; Kitchen, £9; Allen, £9. The funeral of the late Mr. Kissling, solicitor, was largely attended ; forty carriages followed the remains to the cemetery. The deceased is understood to have left two large life insurance policies for the benefit of his family. One was effected ten years ago in the Australian Mutual for £2060, and another in the Mutual Life Association within the last year for £4OOO.

A death is reported under suspicious circumstances at Coromandel. A boy died suddenly, supposed from a kick inflicted suddenly by another boy. An inquest and post mortem examination have been ordered, and a second doctor has been sent from Auckland.

Mrs, Berryman, wife of a settler at Waikato, committed suicide by jumping into the Waikato River. The motive js unknown.

The Government have paid a deposit of £IOO on the new road discovered by the Taupo Lake road.

At the Convent Chapel to-morrow six Sisters of Mercy take the black veil. Mr. Sheehan has written to the Grocers’ Association, stating on all possible occasions he will render such assistance as in his power to bring the movement to a successful issue. At the Supreme Court to-day, William Brooke was sentenced to 18 months for stealing from a shop. Theo. Alexander Cox was sentenced to nine months for larceny as a baillee ; Patrick Doyle was sentenced to four years for robbery from Messrs. Lavers and Seedsman’s ; John Thomas White, two years for obtaining jewellery under false pretences ; Robert William Eellars, for obtaining money by false pretences, nine months ; Benjamin Bennett, stealing from Messrs. Gittos and Son, two years. The Taranaki team are to-day playing fifteen Auckland colts. Taranaki in their first innings scored 158 ; colts, three out for 13. A sum of £4OOO will be spent by the Roman Catholic educational establishments. Alexandra, Monday.

One of the most important native meetings held for some time past will be held on Friday next, at Hawea, Kopua. _lt is called by the Ngatimaniapoto chiefs, including some of Rewi’s relatives. They are disgusted by newspaper reports of lands having agreed to be granted for railway purposes, and wish native lands to be once more formally handed over to Tawhiao, and he given sole jurisdiction. The encroachment of pakehas and half-castes into and occupying native lauds is also to be taken in consideration. Rewi has been invited to attend, and he has requested that his pakaha Sheehan also be allowed to be present. This has been agreed to by Manuhira and others, if the Native Minister should think proper to attend. Giuhaustown, Tuesday. The Taranaki cricket team, after being beaten in Auckland, came here to-night. They play the Thames eleven to-morrow. The Hon. Mr. Sheehan and the Chairman of the Thames County Council left for Waikato this morning. They proceed overland to Te Aroha, Omahu, and Ohinemuri. Wanganui, Monday. Mr. F. Delemain writes to the Chronicle threatening proceedings because of certain strictures on his conduct in making it a condition of his running Maritana for the big handicap at the Rangitikei races, that he should share in the proceeds with the holders of the favorite in the principal sweep. Mr. Delemain objects to the term “ shady” as applied to his conduct, and says he did nothing but what is commonly done, and is considered perfectly legitimate in racing circles. If that be so, says the Chronicle, then all we can say is, so much the worse for racing and all connected with it. Napier, Monday, The Hon. Mr. Sheehan is expected at Napier during the commencement of the present week from Cambridge, by special coach. There was a heavy fall of rain yesterday and last evening. This has improved the prospect of the farmers. The annual meeting of the Grand Lodge of Good Templars opened this morning in the Protestant Hall, the Hon. W. Fox presiding. The following officers were present :—Hon. W.Fox, G.W.O.T. (M.H.E.), Brothers Speight, P.G.W.C.T., Ewlisgt, Wenkins, G.T., Jacques, Lyell, G.W.G., Pirani, G.M.; also, the following representatives from various lodges throughout the colony : —Brothers Jacques, Hoskins, and Treat, Christchurch; Potts, Taranaki; Hall and Johnson, Wellington ; Hutchins, Porangahau ; Anderson, Taradale ; Higg, and Sisters Cousin and Troy, Napier; Hennis and McGregor, with Bobb and Phillips, Auckland. A man named Cartwright, a carter, has just been killed through a fall of earth on the reclamation works, and another severely injured. Balclutha, Monday. When Mr. McMillan, Railway Inspector here, was, about two o'clock to-day, going to Invercargill with an engine and trucks for flax for river bank protection, and when about to stop he was met by Proudfoot’s engine, which caused a slight collision. The buffers of the engine were smashed, and one man was slightly hurt. The accident might have been very serious, as no notice was sent that Proudfoot’s engine was coming, and that the line was not clear. Proudfoot, Greig, and others were travelling by the engine, but narrowly escaped unhurt. Port Chalmers, Monday. The immigration returns for the port of Dunedin during December show an excess of 336 persons over emigration. Dunedin, Monday. In the Supreme Court to-day., the Grand Jury ignored the Bills in the cases of Johnston and McNorton for robbery. In that of Margaret Scott, they reduced the indictment from murder to manslaughter. James Miller, for fraudulently obtaining goods under the Bankruptcy Act, and Walter Woolly, for larceny, were acquitted. Hyam Lyon Metz pleaded guilty to having forged two cheques. Robert Angus was convicted of horse stealing. Dennis Anglin, charged with perjury, did not appear, and his sureties were estreated. In the wrestling match for the champion belt to-day Tyson again defeated Thomas. The first of the series of meetings in connection with the Week of Prayer throughout the world was held this evening. The attendance was very large. The meetings will be continued during the week. At a meeting of footballers at the Shamrock Hotel to-night it was resolved, —That pending the proposed visit to Australia by a combined Canterbury and Otago team, this meeting is not in a position to guarantee a sum towards the expenses of the English team, but is agreeable to arrange to offer the whole of the gate money. - During the past month the immigration and emigration for the port of Dunedin were respectively 496 and 160. At the criminal sittings, James Millar, charged with fraudulently obtaining goods under the Bankruptcy Act, and Walter Morley, for larceny, were acquitted. ' James Morgan and Hyam Lyon Metz pleaded guilty to forgery, and were remanded for sentence. Robt. Angus was found guilty of larceny as a bailee. Dennis Allan, charged with perjury did not appear. He had been admitted to bail in the total sum of £4O. Has Honor said that fixing the bail in so small a sum was perfectly ridiculous. He was astounded, and did not know what the Magistrate conld have been thinking about taking bail in such a trifling amount. A man would be a great fool if he did appear when he conld get off for £4O. His Honor directed the sureties to be estreated. At the monthly meeting of the governors of the High School to-day Miss Douglas was appointed assistant mistress, and Miss Jardine’s resignation was accepted There was a large number of entries for the Blneskin show, which takes places bn Friday, The wrestling competition for (he champion belt was concluded to-day, when Tyson again succeeded in throwing Thomas, the champion of Victoria. Thomas had gained one fall on January 2nd, but Tyson threw him twice in succession to-day with

Christchurch, Monday. The criminal sessions commenced this ir.Oißing at ten o'clock. In his charge to the Grand Jury the Judge referred te the floods that had marked the latter part of the year, and which no doubt had led to suffering among a certain class of the community. He congratulated them upon the increased railway facilities, which would no doubt be of immense benefit to the country. Speaking of the calendar before them, he said he was sorry he could not speak of any falling off of crime in the district. Still there was no-reason to suppose that any very large criminal population was settled in their district. Speaking of the crime of forgery and passing valueless cheques, ho said it never would (be put an end to where there were so many gulls about, as appeared to be the case at present. The frequency «f arson he ascribed to wooden houses and to insurances, to high wages in some cases, and to revenge. With regard to the indecent cases before the Court, it was a great pity parents did not take more care of their children. John McKenna was found guilty nf forgery, and was sentenced to six years’ penal servitude. Harlook, charged with forgery, was acquitted. John Casey, found guilty of larceny, was remanded for sentence. No bills were found in the case of Dempsie, for manslaughter, aud Reeve, for infamous offence. John Brind, for larceny at Ashburton, was sentenced to ono year’s imprisonment. True bills were found in all the other cases. The Grand Jury made a presentment to the Court, recommending that in future the business on the first day At a meeting of the City Council this afternoon it was stated that the conference of chairmen of county councils, municipalities, and road boards would take place on Friday next, when the whole of the questions brought forward by Government and the various bodies will be considered in detail.

Messrs. Cuff and Graham, the owners of the Alert, telegraphed this morning to the owners of the Torea offering to sail their boat for £IOO over the same course as on regatta day. Tho Torea is now in harbor waiting to proceed to Auckland, but in the event of a favorable reply will not go until after the race. At a meeting of the sanitary committee of the City Council it was resolved that the adjoining borough of Sydenham must contribute half their share of the expense of keeping tho town belt in order.

A meeting of footballers is to be held on Wednesday to consider the question of the proposed visit of an English team during the forthcoming season. Miss Tilly Andrews and Mr. J. Graham have left the Hoskins’s company, ’and are now in Christchurch. The latter is about to leave for England, rnd will have a farewell benefit in a few days.

The announcement of the death of Mr. Jas. GilHgan, an old Christchurch resident, has been received with universal regret. A son of Mr. Back, seven years old, had a nasty fall to-day, and had his collar bona broken in two places. Ho is, however, progressing favorably. When picked up be was insensible. of the session should commence at eleven o’clock instead of ten in the case where a magistrate or clerk had sent depositions in late. The Judgo said if it occurred again he would be fined.

A united meeting of prayer, to last for a week, under the auspices of the Evangelical Society, commenced to-uigbt. There have recently been discharged in Lyttelton 1060 reapers and binders. The Williard Mudgett brought over 2821 packages, comprising 540 machines, and 2326 boxes of wire. The Alexandra MoNul brought 520 machines and 1680 tons of wire. These machines have been landed and been put together iu Lyttelton, and thence despatched to the various destinations. As each machine occupies more than one waggon the extra strain upon the limited resources of the Railway Department has been very considerable. Lyttelton, Monday.

A child named Hannah Longford, belonging to one of the two families at present at the quarantine station, ex Opawa, died to-day of whooping cough. The cases in the other family, Mr. Meara, wife, and four children, are well.

Invercargill, Monday.

The nomination of candidates for the Mataura seat took place to-day at Gladstone. There was a very meagre attendance. Mr. Jaggers proposed, and Mr. H. Carswell seconded, the nomination of Mr. J. Shanks ; and Mr. H. Morton proposed, and Mr. S. Richards seconded, Mr. A. Kinross. Mr. Shanks spoke briefly. He said he should meet the constituents at the various places during the week. Mr. Kinross said there appeared to be little interest taken in the election, because there were so few present. He said ho believed the land question was the one on which the election would turn, and insinuated that his opponent was a land monopolist, or els o the landowners would have brought forward a candidate of their own. He (Mr. Kinross) wished every man to get land of bis own, and was of opinion that there should be equal laws for everybody. He would not support a policy calculated to promote the creation of au aristocracy. He alluded to the rise of Invercargill, and thought it was due to the settlement of the country. But for that, the town would be now a miserable village, with working men walking about begging a day’s work from the runholders. He thought that every election day should be a public holiday ; that the franchise should be extended to women, as by that a double vote would be bestowed upon those who supported a wife and family. Sir. Kinross spoke of his opponent as the Conservative candidate, and he pledged himself to oppose denominational education. At the show of hands there were 5 for Kinross and 4 for Shanks. The poll is to be taken on the 15th J anuary.

The following nominations have been made for the seat on the Education Board vacated by the demise of Sir John Richardson : Messrs. Perkins, A. Kinross, A. Loslacfc, A. Hodgkinson, T. Denniatoa, J. Morrison, and J. Ardell. The latter is already a member of the board. Of the 52 committees of the district, only 22 sent in nomination papers. At the Police Court, J. Grant, D. Murray, and J. Reid, £he parties engaged in the row at the Government cottages on the Ist January, were brought up. A serious case was disclosed by the evidence. Grant was sentenced to three months’ hard labor; Reid to one month. Murray was dismissed with a caution. Charles Lindsay, for using indecent language iu an excursion train on the Ist instant, was fined £5.