INTERPROVINCIAL.

Timaru Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 1677, 5 February 1880, Page 2

INTERPROVINCIAL.

[Per " Timaru Herald" Special Wire.] Auckland, Feb. 3. Tlio Alburuia has declared a dividend of LlO per share, absorbing L4OOO. Mr Riccardi, Mr Harding and Miss Leaf were passengers by the Rotomahana for Melbourne, under engagement as members of Mr Williamson's Company. They are announced to appear m H. M.S. Pinafore before the Melbourne people on the 14th, Mr Riccardi aa Sir Joseph Porter, Mrs Williamson as Josephine, Mr Harding as Captain Corcoran, and fllias Leaf as Hebe. : " ...

At the inquest on the body of William Fergusaon, found dead last night, Mr Stockwell deposed that there were no marks of violence. He believed the wheel of the cart had passed over him. Tho vordict was that deceased was found dead, and that his death was caused by injuries described m the medical evidenco, but how he came by it there was no evidenco to show.

The funeral of ' tho late Mr J. S. Macfarlane took placo to-day at St. Andrew's Church. There were 60 carriages and a number of mourners on horseback. The churoh could not hold those present when tho service was being conducted by the Yen. Archdeacon Stone. The mourners were the Hon. F. Whitaker, tho Hon. James Williamson, Dr Pollod, Mr John Sheehan, and Mr William Swanson. There were many old colonists present. At a meeting of tho Auckland Presbytery, the Rev. Mr Mcßae was elected Moderator. .

The Rev. Mr Bruce introduced to the Assembly the Rev. Mr Mclntosh, who had recently arrived from Scotland, and Mr Douglas, who had completed Ihe full curriculum of his studies and had taken the degree of Master of Arts.

Tho Sabbath School roport was presented and showed that whereas there was only 31 schools, 102 teachers and 1642 scholars m connection with tho various churches of the district last year, there were now 38 ichoola, 251 teachers and 2252 scholars. Tho Rev. Mr Monroo remarked that m answer to one of tho usual enquiries he had received from certain ministers, very frivolous and indeed insulting answers. The question was as .to, whether any particular index of spiritual life had been discerned during the year, and one of the answers which might be given as a sample was " nothing extraordinary. Much nnking and dancing." This was evidently intended aa. a reflection upon the congregation of St James. The Rev. Mr McKall took occasion to deny the authorship of the answer, and tho Rev*. Mr McOarrick thought they disclosed vory bad taste on the part of the writers. At the Police Court Berthold Boddishamcr, alias Kelly, a foreigner, of respectablo appearance^vas brought up on a charge of stealing L2B, the property of Eugene Kourge, on board tho Arnwata. Sub-Inspector Tardy asked for an adjournment m this case, m order. to await tho attendance of a witness from Sydney. Mr Soymour George, m addressing tho Rodney electors, explained tho circumstances which resulted m tho defeat of tho Groy Government. When tho diesolution took place they had been beaten by fifteen votes, aud an appeal mado to the people. When tho the new Parliament assembled, if every member had kept thoir pledges, Sir Georgo Grey would have had a majority of the Houso. Ho spoke for a considerable time, and at the conclusion roceived a voto of thanks; '

Thoro havo beon eight deaths on board tho British Empire. When roportod clean aho will load for Lyttelton.

A lively scene took place to-night at St. Juhn'tt Church. List wuok a. resolution was carried that dancing and nuking be allowed m tho Sunday School hall. Tonight a fresh meeting was convened, the anti-dancing and linking fraternity mustered m full forcd, and aftor a warm debate roveraod the former decision.

Tho comet was again rather bright tonight.

Naiuhb, Fob. 4. One of the Thompson Bros., who lids been prospecting m theßaiinanuta ranges, returned with about BOlbs of stono,

which lie declares to be thickly studded with fine gold. Some of the stones are stated to bo m the possi'ssion of Mr Moore, manager of the Union Bank. The rest are m the possession of Mr Thompson, anil some *p ci-nens wore shown to the Herald, but were not quartz, and contained nothing but specs of mici.

Tho Kiwi, on leaving for Wellington this evening, broke all tho blades of her B^teVr, and of course will be detained for repairs, and must discharge. Hoadley and Lyon report the sale of Mr John White's Manawatungang* leasehold, twelve thousand acres, seventeen years to run, at a ront of L 250 per annum, with 7000 cross-bred sheop and 100 cattle to Mr Musien, for LCOOO.

Wellington, Feb. 4.

By the recont fire at Tnia Mr Pike loses L 350. He was insured m the South British for LIOO.

The Supreme Court granted a rule nisi for a new trial m the case of McFarlane and others v. Rees.

At the Calcutta sweeps Foul Play brought the highest price. Tho Carandinis are doing a fair business m Wellington.

H.M.S. Cormorant leaves forthe South on Tuesday.

A number of penguins brought here by the Hinemoa from tho Snares have been let loose m the harbor. Captain Fairchild at first intended to place them on Stephen's Island.

, ■ The tail of a comet was seen last night, but it is not likoly to be seen to-night, as tho sky is overcast. .

'The Torpedo Corps intend having a series of experiments m firing permanent mines and torpedoes shortly. A well known engineer hero has placed a steam launch at thoir disposal. 'Letters of naturalisation have been Issued to Peder Fuldseth, Waitahuna ; Reetß Nass, Waitahuna ; Joseph Dnvidson, Kumara ; Alolph Cuffman, Hnkitika. New Plymouth, Feb. 4. The Harbor Board passed a resolution requesting the Government to enforce penalties against the Titanic Iron and Steel Company for the nonfulfilmont of the covenants of thoir lease.

Nelson, Feb. 4.

It is stated that some seventy applications have already been received for the office of Secretary to the Nelson Education Board, the salary for which is L 350. This appointment will probably be made to-morrow.

Oamaru, Feb. 4.

At a meeting of the Irish Famine Relief Fund Committee, held yesterday, it was announced that L2OO would be forwarded to the Mayor of Dublin this week. • - ,

| T Pastor Chiniquy will visit Oamaru on tho 19th inst. A meeting of sympathisers will be held at the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms on Friday evening at 7.30.

Dunedih, Fob. 4.

Mr J. B. Thallon, 8.A., of the Sydney University, is the successful candidate for the post of master at the Girls'. High School.