TELEGRAMS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume II, Issue 558, 14 February 1878, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

(PKK PKESS AGENCY.) ' * WELLINGTON. February 13. A fire at Masterton this afternoon burnt down the premises of Heron and Craig, corn and chaff dealers ; loss, L 450. There is an insurance in the National for LIOO. The cause of the tire is unknown. February 14. At a Cabinet meeting this morning, it was decided to appoint Mr. William Conyers Commissioner of Railways for the Middle Island, and to give him complete control of all constructed railways in that Island. ♦ TIMARU. February 14. At a meeting of the Timaru Harbour Board to-day, it was resolved to write to Sir J. Coode to a*k what terms he would I require to visit Timaru and consult with the Board re breakwater. The meeting of the South Canterbury Jockey Club to-night will receive nominations for the events in the ensuing race meeting.

AUCKLAND. February 13. The Governor and suite arrived this morning at Onehunga. The party were met by Major Green. A special train was. in readiness to convey the party to Auckland, and a guard of honor received the Governor, consisting of a detachment of police. The Governor was welcomed by the Mayor of Auckland and Councillors, Bishop" Cowie, and several leading citizens. The Governor shook hands with sereral gentlemen, and the Mayor escorted the Marchioness to the carriage. The party then drove to Government House. The reception was quiet, but cordial. The Governor remains here until April. At a meeting of the City Council today, the Engineer was requested to prepare plans for water supply to ail parts of the city not yet supplied.

TAUPO. February 13. Two sharp earthquakes were felt here between 9 and 9.10 this morning. No damage was done. The springs were unusually active for a considerable time after the shocks. *= LYTTELTON. February 13. The ship Wangamii has just arrived from London and Plymouth, with immigrants. ♦ NEW PLYMOUTH. February 14. Mr. Richmond Hursthonse, member for Motueka, writes to the Herald denying the statement that he was one of the foremost in the endeavour to destroy the arch erected for Sir George Grey and party, as he (Hursthouse) was not even near the spot at the time of the supposed attack, and feels himself aggrieved at having his name made use of by certain political tools that are being carried around New Zealand apparently at the country's expense for the purpose of advocating Sir George Grey's cause. He concludes by saying that "for his honour, and that of the" Press of New Zealand, it is time to give such statements the only answer they deserve —namely, a flat denial.