TELEGRAMS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 1889, 23 March 1874, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

[Pbb Anglo-Australian Pbess Telbgraph AaBNCY.I ! Auckland, March 21. The new mission schooner, with auxiliary screw, was launched this morning. Lady Martin named the vessel Southern Cross. Bishop Cowie assisted at the ceremony, and a large number of clergy were present. Judgment was given this morning in the Anazi inquiry. The Court found that the ship was stranded through the negligence of Captain Holman while under the . influence of liquor. They also censured the first and second mates, but as the Act stipulates that the ship musfc be seriously damaged to justify the suspending or cancelling of certificates, and as no serious damage was done, the Court declined to do either. The Court recommends that the Pilot Station shall be at Tirikiri. Tabanaki, Maroh 21. The following are the scores in North and South Island matoh : — North Island : Greer, 61; Hoskins, 59; Humphries, 58; Armstrong (oJ. the Thames), 55 ; Partington, 55 ,- Renouf, 54 ; Hamlin, 49 ; Hazard, 43 ; Cameron, 40; Liddell, 36. South Island: — McKenzie, 60 ; J. Buchanan, 57 ; D. Buchanan, 54 r ; Crossman, 52; Burn, 49; Perrin, 46 ; Blatch, 44 ; Richardson, 44 ; Davies, 41; Fox, 41. The 12th match (staff) was fired in the afternoon afc 200 and 500 yards, 7 shots at each range ; Ist prize, £8. Sub-Inspector Marshall, A.C., 40 points ; 2nd, £6, Armourer Christie, 39 ; 3rd, £4, Constable Gallagher, A.C, 38 ; 4th, £'2,* Staff. Secretary Stevens, 37. The shooting is expected to finish on Wednesday. The presentation of prizes will take place on Friday, a dinner the same day, and a ball in the evening. . . Wellington, March 21. Messrs Bennett and Kago's (of Auckland) tender has been accepted, at £3459, for the new.. Government buildings. They will be commenced forthwith. Taubanga, March 21. The Bay of Plenty Times' speoial messenger bas just telegraphed thafc fche Governor and his party left Taupo on Thursday. They visited the alum cave at Orakei, and the Koraka wonders. The Camp, with the Native Contingent. Nihote and Kiore, came on yesterday, and halted at Parekerangi for luncheon. A satisfactory meeting with the Tuhourangi tribe was held. The party visited Whakawena Geysers, which were very active, and arrived at Ohinemufcu afc six o'clock lasfc night. The Governor inspected the school children and met. the Natives this morning. He leaves for Rotomahana this afternoon and may be expected at Tauranga on Thursday.