TELEGRAMS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 12483, 14 October 1902, Page 5

TELEGRAMS.

(Pee United Pbkbs Association.) AUCKLAND, October 13. Archdeacon Calder haa issued a pastoral on behalf of tho mission to the Maoris, which was read in the Anglican churches. The pastoral pointed out that in pursuance of the warning given by the Church Missionary Society yeara ago, their support, which has boon aunually reduced by £200, would this year oeaee, altogether. It was therefore necessary that the local support should be, proportionately increased. The Archdeason said t'he- sum of £843 would lie needed from Now Zealand churches this year, and £2200 per annum for the future. The 'Maoris themselves were making Liberal sacrifices.

At the Police Court this morning a number of eherniets were fined for committing a breach of the regulations under "The Sate of Poisons Act, 1871." His Worship said he would, accept the explanation that defendants were not aware of tho regulations. Defendants were each fined Is and coats.

In reply to a cabled inquiry, the Bishop of Manchester, who had been requested to make nominations of English clergymen for the office of Bishop of Auckland, has cabled that several suitable naanes have been forwarded % post. The Diocesan Synod meets in the last week of November, by whfch date Dr Moorhouse's recommendations will have come to hand.

At a meeting of the Patriotic Fund Committee this , morning a lump sum was given ia two cases to two mothers who had lost their sons, and a' further grant to a mother whose son had been seriously ill for some time past. It was decided to provide an invalid chair for a trooper whose spme was injured. In all case? where necessary temporary relief lias been granted, and tho question of .the permanent disposal of the balance of the fund will be- taken into consideration shortly. Dr Hooper, in a report to the Hospital Board, said there had been an epidemic of gastro enteritis, attacking three and four in a. family in some instances, and in others only one in the house would have it. Influenza was prevalent as well, and being unable'to_ account for this epidemic, otherwise, he is of opinion it is a form of influenza attacking the stomach and bowels.

. GISBORN*E, October 13. Gisborno's new post offico opened for business this morning. The building is a very substantial addition to the architecture of the town.

NAPIER, October 13. At a meeting of citizens, held this wening, it was announced thai the sum. necessary to ensure the fire brigades' demonstration being held in Napier next year had been subscribed, arid commitees were formed to make all ■arrangements in concction with the demonstration.

_ NEW .PLYMOUTH, October 13. The Hon. Hall-Jones officially opened the Tcngaporutu bridge on the Slain WaitaraTe Kuiti road this afternoon, afterwards proceeding to Mokmi. The first train under the new arrangements with the Manawatu Railway Company oame through to-night, composed of the company's care. The unusual sight attracted considerable attention.

STRATFORD, October 13. _ The Compensation Court commenced their sitting this morning to deal with claims of landowners against -the Publics Works Department. Tho land was taken for the purposes of the.Toko railway. Judge Conolly presided, with Mr Nolan for the landowners and Mr Liffiton for the Government. Mr Fitzherbert,. Crown solicitor at Wanganui, appears for the Government, and Mr Malone for the landowners.- The first case was that of Were Brothers, on whose property the Toko station is 'built, and who claim £1439. The case is still proceeding'.

WANGANUI, Octoßsr 13. Application is to be made to the Supremo Court for a writ of mandamus commanding the Wanganui Licensing Committee to grant, or, as an alternative, to hear and determine the by Murdoch Stuart, master mariner, for a packet license for the steamer Wairere between Castlecliff and Whenuatere. It is contended the committee in refusing the extension acted on the assumption that they had no power to grant the extension. PALMBRSTON NORTH, October 13. The body of 'a male child was found in the borough "rubbish pit this morning. The child was not fully, developed, and according to the medical report was born lifeless. An explanation Ips been made to the police by the medical'practitioner which renders further proceedings unnecessary. Sarah M'Causland, on remand, charged with the theft of wearing apparel, valued at £20, was admitted to probation for 12 months conditionally on her entering the Salvation Army Home. WELLINGTON, October 13. ■ A conference of local bodies on the subject of erecting an infectious diseases hospital here opened to-day. After discussing the matter it was decided to adjourn for a week to get an estimate of the cost. OHRISTOHURCH, October 13. ■ The Canterbury Women's Institute recently applied to the department for permission for the committee to visit Tβ Oranga Home and Burnham. Industrial School. The department replied that the committee may pay one visit on arranging dates with the managers, but decline to allow unexpected visits. The annual conference of the New Zealand United Bakers' Association was opened to-day. ■ Mr W. A. Kellow (Wellington) presided. Delegates were present from many parts of tho colony. The proceedings were not open to the press. ASHBURTON, October 13. A resident of Tinwald- was arrested on Saturday evening on a charge of an unnatural offence. He was before the court this morning, and remanded on the application of the police fill Thursday.