INTERPROVINCIAL.

Timaru Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 2830, 18 October 1883, Page 2

INTERPROVINCIAL.

[Pbk Pkess Association.] j Auckland, Oct. 17. j A quantity of fresh Californian Ealmon, packed m ico, arrived hero m excellent \ condition. A weight-throwing match between Tim ! O'Connor, a well-known Auckland footballer, [ md McNamara, of Sydney, came off yestcv:lny. O'Connor threw a 561 b weight 22ft 4in ; i 281 b weight 38ft 2in ; a 421 b weight 28ft lin, beating McNamara by lft m the llrst, 2ft m the second, und rather more m the hird. ■Tust before the departure of the Tarawcra, 1 l steerage iiassenger Qiimed Wln'te fell down he forehold, a distimco of 20ft, breaking his c eft leg and dislocating his arm. He was 1 aken to the Hospital. ( The lust of a scries of actions brought by ] ho lessees of the Pukekura and Purah'i c iloeks (Waikato), Messrs Grice and Beard, c if Melbourne, against tho original owners, 1 vho have been squatting thereon, came to i udgnient this morning. His Honor has a iphcld the ense, which it eoems applies to c •nly a portion of the Pukekura block, a n lalunco of 2200 acres beiug available for the f iso of the Maoris. Trespasses on the I'uke- a :ura and Purahi blocks, and damage com- b nitted thoreon, were proved, and judgment, p ;ivcn for £-100 damuges m respect of it, viz., lulgment for £250 for trespa!.-. &c, on one r,

block, and £150 for trespass. &c, on the other. Mr DeLautour intimated that there was v probability of tin application being nmdi' to slay judgment till an appeal could be heard. The Jlaoris briug cross actions early next year. The head manager of the National Bank has received a cablegram from the. London office?, advising that Miss Ncaves, of Salisbury, who claims (o bo a grand-niece of the late Edward Costley, has notified the Bunk through her solicitor that she intends to dispute the distribution of property as provided by the will of deceased. No intimation is given of the ground of objection, and it is assumed Hie parties are acting m ignoranre of the existence of a will, and bare taken steps under the supposition that Costley died intestate. The claim is not likely even to delay seriously the division of the estate among the public bodies interested. At an inquest on lira Julia Maekenna, who died suddenly m Grey street, a verdict of death from serous apoplexy through excessive drinking wa9 given. When the police entered the house to view the corpse another woman was lying helplessly drunk upstairs. Tlio Auckland Tramway Company proceed at once with tbe construction of a tramway, leaving Parnell out, on account of the exorbitant terms and demands made by the Council of that Borough. XAriEH, Oct. 17. At the imjucM. on the body of a little girl killed on the railway at I'akipaki, the jury returned a verdict of accidental death. Thefather of the child m evidence stated that no blame could be attached to the railway officials. Wellington, Oct. 17. At the Supreme Court to-day an action was brought by the widow of the late George Dixon, who was drowned off the s.e. Taiaroa some months ago, to recover from tho New Zealand Accident Insurance Company the sum of £500 upon a policy issued to deceased about two years ago. Counsel for the defence admitted all tiie plaintiff's allegations with the exception of that which declared deceased was m his sane mind when he met his death m June last. Evidence was taken to the effect that Dixon, who was a wellknown manufacturer of aerated waters m Wellington, had visited Auckland m June last, and on returning home.:w East Coast by the steamer Taiaroa, was lost overboard off Cape Tiinmirain. Deceased's clcpoaotl that he was usually a bad sailor. He was not an intemperate man, and she had not known him to get intoxicated. Dr Cowcll, of Napier, deposed that lie was called off to the Taiaroa m Juno last, when he was told his services were required m a case of delirium tremen?. Deceased's symptoms were such as would result from alcoholic poisoning. He asked Dixon what had brought him to this state and he said " he had been carrying on a bit." John Warren, steward of the Taiaroa, gave evidence as to what took place up to when Dixon went overboard. In cross-examin-ation he said he wns convinced that deceased had thrown himself overboard. Further evidence will be taken to-morrow. The action brought against the bondsmen of Chas. White will be argued m Banco. A stormy north-west gale has been blowing without intermission all day. No damage, is reported. The Eotorua, with the mail, arrived at 11.30 to-night. The Wanaka will leave for Lytk'lton with the southern portion about one o'clock. Gbeymoutu, Oct. 17. Information having been received here that reports were being circulated at Dunedin damaging to the prospects of the Fiery Cross mine at Iteefton, the directors here are indignant and vehement m their denial, and refer to the mining manager's report to show that the mine never looked better than at present. The reef is becoming thicker and improving m appearance every day. The Union Bank of Australia shipped 2571 ounces of gold and the Cliinese 128 Ounces per Mahinapua. Nelso>\ Oct. J7. The sitting of the Baptist Conference was concluded to-day. The Rev. A. North, of Duuedin, has been appointed President ; Rev. W. O. Spencer, of Lincoln, Secretary ; Mr H. S. Mathews, of Auckland, Treasurer ; Committee — Revs. C. Dallaston, of Christchurch, and O. Bright, of Caversham. In accordance with the wish of the Baptist Association of Canterbury, the Revs. A. North and C. Bright were appointed joint editors, and Mr J. Arundel, of Dunedin, Secretary of tho Baptist journal. It was resolved to hold the next session of the Conference at Auckland. During the sitting an address was presented on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Good Templars and suitably acknowledged. At a tea meeting which followed, addresses were delivered by G. Carson, Eevs. Dallaston, T. Bay, G. T. Hinton, and T. Spurgeon. CnEiSTCnrECH, Oct. 17. The military and athletic sports m connection with Christ's College Rifle Volunteers were held to-day m Lancaster Park under the patronage of the Mayor and Councillors of Christchurch and Sydenham. Many mercantile and legal houses made a half holiday. The weather was favorable, and the affair quite a success. There were 1500 people present. The judges for tho military competition were Lieutenant-Colonel Lean, commanding the Canterbury district j Lieutenant-Colonel Bailey, of the Imperial Army ; Captain Newall ; Captain Sauuders, E.X., and Lieutenant Bristol, E.N. The most interesting events were the march past, bayonet exercise, and 410 yards obstacle race. At the inquest on Boland, who was killed on the railway, a verdict of "Accidental death" was returned. No blame was attached to the railway authorities, as deceased persisted m riding on the edge of the truck after repeated warnings. The Orchestral Society gave their first private concert (for gentlemen only) at the Oddfellows' Hall to-night. It was greatly enjoyed by all present. Edwards challenges Scott to a -IS hours' walking match for £50 or £'100 a side, to take pla?e m Christchurch. Dotedix, Oct. 17. Baron Hiibner arrived from Wakatipu tonight. He will only stay a couple of days m Duuedin. Mr James Ashcroft, formerly editor of the Otarjo Daily Times, received a testimonial of 100 guineas to-day for his public services m that capacity. The leasing of laud under the perpetual system still proceeds. The Land Board today accepted tenders for about a dozen sections. A will case came before Judge Williams today. Some time ago a negro hotelkeepcr named Slnmiute died on the Tuapeka diggings, leaving £1400 to one Eobert Carter, also a negro, of Colorado, iv America. The trustees wrote and advertised for Carter, but he never turned up until quite recently, when a person claiming to be Carter presented himself m Tuapeka. He said lie had been living m Santa Fc, Mexico, and the letter had been forwarded to him from Colorado, whereupon he started right away. The case came before the Judge to decide whether this particular Carte/ was the particular Carter mentioned m the will, but the Judge said the question was one for a jury. Mr Mason, of lake Wakulipu, is making a peculiar experiment m refrigeration. He has procured a number of plants of the mountain lily, which flourishes at an altitude of 4000 feet, uiid these will be tent Home m a refrigerating chamber. Some ferns sent Home by Mr Mason some time ago arrived m such splendid eoudition that they took first prize against all England.