IKTERPROVINCIAL.

Timaru Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 2827, 15 October 1883, Page 2

IKTERPROVINCIAL.

[Per Press Association.] Auckland, Oct. 13. In the case of assault on Mr Wickham, proprietor of the Free Lance, by Dr Harrison, Mrs Dr Potts' associate, Harrison was fined 10s. Aspinall, Mrs Dr Potts' agent, and James Millett were discharged. No new facts came out m orideuee. Messrs Hosketh and Brassey appeared for Mr Wiekham, and Mr Barton for Dr Harrison. Auguste Raflin has been committed for trial on a charge of fraudulent bankruptcy, bail being allowed, himself m £200, and two sureties of £100 each. In a. gale off Hokianga, two men were capsized from a boat. One of them, James Donnell, an engineer, was drowned, tho other Cochrane, swam ashore. The resolution moved by the Rev. Mr Gould m the Diocesan Synod, relative to religioua instruction m common schools, was withdrawn, owing to opposition and closo of the session. At the meeting of the Synod today, the American Consul (Mr Griffin) read a paper on " Temperance." Mr Theo. Cooper has given notice of motion at the Board of Education with a view to rescind the resolution passed by the Board dealing with the Tihori School Committee case, where the Committee refused the school building to a Wesleyan clergyman to impart religious instruction to tho children. The following is the notice of motion—" That this Board recognised first that religious instruction m schools during school hours is contrary to both tho letter and the spirit of the Education Act 1877, but recommend that School Committees allow ministers of religion the use of the schoolroom after school hours, for the purpose of imparting religious instruction to such of the children a3, with the consent of parents or guardians, may wish tc attend for such purpose." Wellington, Oct. 13. There is a severe south-eaaterly gale blowing. Oct. 11. The Hon. Mr Conolly returned to Wei lington this morning. Major Atkinson re' turns on Wednesday, and Messrs Dick anc Oliver on Tuesday. His Excellency the Governor visits Nelson neit week, leaving here on Thursday. Owing to tho delay of the northern steamci by boisterous weather, tho first lecture by Mi J. E. Redmond was postponed until tomorrow night. The southerly gale blew itself out last night No damage is reported. The number of memhers enrolled m th( new Jockey Club already is one hundred anc seventy. A mining company at Makara have for warded five tons of quartz to the Thames t< test its value. Should the return warrant it the mino will be thoroughly opened up. The cricket season was opened yesterday but the rough state of the weather neeessi tatcd the opening of the boating season bcinj delayed a weok. A meeting of Directors of mining com' panie3 has been convened for next Wednes day ovening, with a view of concerting some combined plan of action for developing the Terawhiti goldfield to the best advantage and with tho least possible cost to the general body of shareholders. At the inquest on the body of Henri Weodward Williams, the jury returned s verdict of found drowned. Grkymouth, Oct. 13. An accident occurred at the brick and timber Company's mill at Taylorvillo, yesterday afternoon, by which Mr Barton, manager, was drawn by a belt over the drum to which he was doing something. He was thrown against the roof and then fell heavily on the ground, receiving a long gash on the side of his head and having one arm broken. He has also lost a piece of his skull, but it is not said whether his brain is injured. A new shaft which is being sunk m tho Wallsend mine has been flooded out. The shaft was down 142 feet, when a seam of water was struck. There is now 80 feet of water m it. It is idle now, m order to see if the old shaft, m which pumps arc, will drain it. Oct. 14. There wus wild wet weather last night nnd to-day tho bar is still rough and no shipping movements arc possible. The Fiery Cross Company have, from their present crushing, 2850z of retorted gold. The Keep-it-Dark for the fortnight have 2200z gold. Mr Geo. Eobson's house at Orwell Creek was burnt on Saturday ovoniug. It was not insured. Cheistchubch, Oct. 13. A furious south-west gale, accompanied by occasional showoi-s of sleet and rain, set m last night, but is now moderating. No serious dainago is reported. Oct. 14. The Colonial Secretary received a deputation from tho Hospital Board on Saturday. Ho told them that £900, or £1000 at most, was all that was available for tho Christchurch Hospital from the grant of £6000. The weather is still boisterous, but there has not been much rain. Oamaeu, Oct. 11. A meeting of ratepayers was held at Teaneraki last night to consider the question of dual rating by the Road Boards and the County Council. After a. long discussion, the meeting expressed its decision m favor of the Road Board system, and for the abolishing of the County. Dpnedin, Oct. 14. A good deal of destruction has been wrought amongst lambs by tho severe weather up country. On Saturday morning there was a heavy snow fall, and to-day ths weather continues boisterous and showery from tho south-west. The Koitangata Coal Company has de> clared a dividend and bonus amounting to 20 per cent. The output of coal is now over 40,000 toni yearly, having doubled during the last four years. Over £3000 is carried forward. The Ofcago Meet Freezing Company was formed yesterday, Articles of Association adopted, and permanent directors appointed. Over 4000 fliares have »o far been applied for

by 356 applicants. It has been started because of the- success of the former local , company, the >'ow Zealand, which sends Ilonie only shareholders' mutton, thus shutting i out a large number of producers. At the Police Court yesterday, Win. Leckic, charged with rape on Isabella Richardson, wns discharged.