YESTERDAY'S TELEGRAMS

South Canterbury Times, Issue 6752, 5 February 1892, Page 1

YESTERDAY'S TELEGRAMS

(By Telegraph.) AUCKLAND, Fas. 4. At the sheep fair at Ohaupo, Waikato,Booo sheep were yarded, and about 20C in addition were sold privately. A great many ewes of good quality were quoted at from 8s to 12s 3d, and higher values were obtained for well bred sheep; but generally prices were lower than those of last year. The secretary of the northern railway league has received a telegram from Mr Cadman, the Native Minister, who was one of the Stratford route patty, stating that be is satisfied that the district which they traversed is suitable for settlement. MASTBBTON, Fm. 4. An unusually violent thunderstorm passed over this district this afternoon lasting about two hours. Bain fell in torrents, and the thunder at times was very heavy and lightning fearfully vivid. It is reported from Opake that one man was struck dead, another paralysed, and four horses killed. Dr Beard has gone out, and until bis return no further details can be procured. WELLINGTON, Fa*. 4. At to-night’s meeting of the Trades and i Labour Council a communication was read from the Premier, simply acknowledging the receipt of the Council’s resolution re appointments to the Legislative Council. The Premier expressed no opinion regarding the resolution. Returns published In the Oazette show that the total estimated population of the colony (inclusive of Maoris) on the 31st December, 1891, was 676,776, made up of 368,913 males and 316,862 females. The increase from the 6th April (the date on which the oensns was taken) to the Blst December, was 7399. The excess of births over deaths for that period was 9046, but from this had to be taken 1646, representing the excess of departures over arrivals. The interpretation of " The Customs and Excise Dnties Act, 1888,” in regard to certain articles by the Commissioner of Trade and Customs is contained in to-night’e Oazette. A return published in to-night’s Gazette shows that the number of arrivals in (he colony during the year ended 81st December last, was 14,431, and departures 17,629, leaving an excess of emigration over immigration of 3198. Of the arrivals 2436 were from the United Kingdom. 6696 from New South Wales, 3718 from Victoria, and 889 from Hawaii and the South Seas; whilst in the list of departures are included 1706 to the United Kingdom, 9783 to New South Wales, 3841 to Victoria, and 1169 to Tasmania. In most instances the balance was in favour of emigration. Taking the principal ports 3265 persona left by way of Auckland, 6368 by Wellington, and 4004 by the Bluff; while 4600 of (he new comers landed at Auckland, 6041 at Wellington, 1611 at Lyttelton, and 4973 at the Bluff.

NELSON, Fbb. 4.

Owing to (he wet weather, the demonstration which had been arranged for to-day in the Botanical Reserve, hod to he postponed. The rain has cleared off, and it promises to be fine for to-morrow, when the principal attractions are the review of all the Volunteers in the district, and a bowling contest between Nelson and Wellington Bowling Olnbs. DUNEDIN. Fbb. A Emily Oalliok, SO years of age, wife of a railway surfaceman, died to day while under chloroform. She was having some teeth extracted at Mr Meyers* dentistry. Dr McPherson administered the chloroform, and shortly afterwards be noticed the pulse cease suddenly. Efforts were made to restore animation, but without avail. Recently about 60 panes of glass in the High School gymnasium were wantonly destroyed in one day or night. The governors have decided to offer a reward.