TELEGRAMS.

Southland Times, Issue 19724, 26 January 1906, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

Per United Press Association. 'WELLINGTON, Jan. 25. John Frederick Crook, aged 1.9,. who is serving a three years’ sen- - tence for theft, escaped from Mount: Cook barracks this afternoon. The N.Z. Rugby Union has decided give _a reception to the football team at Auckland. Consideration of the form of a souvenir to the team was postponed. Mr W. J. Culver, secretary-to tho Liberal and Labour Federation, was presented with an illuminated address and purse of sovereigns in recognition of his services to the ty,, A presentation was also made to Mrs Culver. Among those at the function were Sir Joseph Ward, and the Hons. Pitt, Duncan and Mills. CHRISTCHURCH, Jan. 25, A cricket mate]), Canterbury v. South Canterbury, commenced today. The visitors made 59 in their first innings ami Canterbury 263 for seven wickets. TIMARU, Jan. 25. Thick Jirown haze over South Canterbury to-day, veiling Ihe mountains, has been attributed to smoko from Ihn Australian bush fires. DUNEDIN, Jan. 25. The University Senate, spent the forenoon discussing the rapping ceremony in connection with the behaviour of students. Professor Brown (Canterbury) moved the suspension of the ceremony for two years. Professor Brown (Auckland) moved the suspension for one year only at any centre at wh'ch there may have been disturbances. For the motion seven ; for the amendment fifteen.