INTERPROVINCIAL.

Timaru Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 2244, 30 November 1881, Page 2

INTERPROVINCIAL.

(Per Pkess Association.) Acokland, Not. 29. William Patterson has been committed for trial fur perjury m the case of embezzlement preferred by him against J. J. Donovan. At a meeting of the Harbor Board, a letter was read from Mr E. F. Menzies, Napier, as agent of a Polish financial firm, offering to lend any sum from LCO.OOO for hirbor worki. At the Wesleyan district meeting a resolution was passed recommending the Conference to lend to England for a supply of efficient young men to meet the present demand fur ministers. Thomas Petty, of the Thames contingent, rtae arrested on a charge of robbing Jiilin Power, of the Hauraki Engineers, of L 4 108, part of his military pay, on the passage up m the Rotomahana. Proviouß to being searched the prisoner denied having monoy on him, but tfao

amount was found m the heel of his boot. New Plymouth, Nov. 29. A fire broke out last evening at Webster Bros.' sawmill m Liardet street, which, notwithstanding that a strong southerly eale was blowing at tha time, was got under before tha building was destroyed. Wanoanuj, Nov. 29. A young man named Oswald S. Brodie, a settler, who was recently at the front with the Alexandra Cavalry, shot himself with a revolver m a solicitor's office thig afternoon. He ii badly injured, but it is hoped it will not prove fatal. Private affairs aro supposed to be the reason ofthe rash act. Wellington, Nov. 29. The Appeal Court is occupied with the totalia&tor case, Franck v. Canterbury Jockey Club and Hobbs and Goodwin. It is not yet finished. The police have given notice of their intention to strictly enforce the Gaming and Lotteries Act against all sweeps on the racecourse to-morrow. The following are the vital statistics for Wellington during November, which virtually ends to-day, the public offices being closed to morrow : — Births, 122 ; deaths, 25 ; marriages, 18. Intelligence has been received here of the death, m Melbourne, of Mr Edward Masters, of Greymouth, formerly M.H.R. All the seven acceptors for the Spring Handicap have made thoir final payments. Gkbymoutu, Nov. 29. Mr M. E. Rowe's report on Langdon'B claim, Paparoa Ranges, shows the existence of a lode of almost pure ore, 40 feet thick, composed of antimony and silver m various forms and combinations. Gold is also visiblo m places. There are great facilities for working. Chkistchuech, Nov. 29. George Watson, a grocer m Colombo street, cut his throat this morning. He was removed to the Hospital, where he how lies m a precarious condition. The first wool sale of the season was held to-day. The bidding was spirited and nearly all the lots were cleared at satisfactory prices. Merino reached 10J and ci oss-bred 10|d. At the inquest on the body of the man which was found m the Avon yesterday, an open verdict was returned. Mr A. M. Ollivier, the well-known cricketer, who broke a blood-vessel yesterday, is out of danger. A case m which considerable interest has been taken lately was settled at the Resident Magistrate's Court, Rangiora, to-day. It waa on action to recover the sum of L2O for fees paid to Dr. McCarthy by one W. Weir, and expenses incurred through neglect of attendance on his daughter. The child had met with an accident and broken her leg, and it was contended that Dr McCarthy hud, m setting the leg, got it out of its proper position, whereby it had to be broken again and reset, and this, it was stated, had caused a shortening of the leg. A large amount of evidence was taken, and the ca«e had been remanded on several occasions for the consideration of points raised. The Magistrate, m giviny judgment, said that Dr. McCarthy's contention that the displacement was caused by a badly-made bed and the interference of the father, was not at all borne out by the evidence, as Dr. Ovenden had afterwards successfully treated the case w,ith the same bed and means. Judgment was given for L2O »nd L 3 3a professional fee. Notice of appeal was given. DUNEDifr, Nov. 29. The racehorses Sir Modred, Soraims, Idalium and Hilarious returned m the Te Anau this morning. Messrs Pritchard, Craig and Goodman accompanied them. A large deputation waited on the Premier to-day from the Harbor Board, Chamber of Commerce, and City Council, to nrgß the completion of the railway station, the Otago Central Railway, and other matters. The Premier promised Government would take stock and see what money could be prudently borrowed and what works were required, and would meet Parliament with a defined scheme.