TELEGRAMS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 3896, 12 October 1880, Page 3

TELEGRAMS.

PPeb Phess Association.]

AUCKLAND, Oct. 11. Pussy in Charge. Captain Worap, Surveyor for the United Insurance Association, returned to-day from his visit to the wreck of tho brigantine James A. Stewart, at Kaipara Heads. Captain Worsp reports tho wreck to bo lying outside the heads about eleven miles north of the Pilot station. He set oufc on horseback for fche place, and while going along, he saw a boat with fche keel and a portion of the stern knocked away. Inside the boat was a life buoy, which the Maoris had found floating near it. He was also informod that a bundle of clothes, which, from the description, probably belonged to the Captain, waß also found aboufc tho same spot. Had the crew stuck to the vessel they would have been perfectly safe. Those who saw the Bhip striko Btate thafc they did nofc observe any boat leave, and they set out afc once for the beach and lighted a fire to attract the attontion of any castaways. The vessel came ashore on the beach after dark and was at once boarded, but the only liviug creature found was a cat. The frying-pan was standing with the meat in it just as the cook had left it, and everything appeared to be undisturbed. The Maoris found a deposit receipt for £50, and a purse containing a pound note was also picked up by a boy in the captain's cabin. The captain was known to have a large roll of notes with him when ho left the pilot station. The New Zealard Insurance Company had £1500 on the vessel, and the South British £863 on the cargo. The cargo will bo sold on Wednesday.

Fire Risk. The Norwich Insuranco Company had

£400 tiak on Mrs George's Hotel, Onehunga, which was burnt down on Saturday. The fire ia believed to havo arisen from sparks from tho chimney of Mr Roe's sawmill, which had no spark catcher. Account to be Taken. At the civil sittings of tho Supreme Court, in the caso of the Queen v. J. O. Young, claim £16CD, it was agreed thafc the case should he referred to the Registrar, to take an account of the transaction between them, and settle all matters in dispute, the finding of the Registrar to be entered as a ruling of the Court ; pliintiff to have liberty to extend his claim by accounts of advances to defendant under imprest deed, and defenI dant also to have power to amend or alter his claim. Achieved. Mr James M'Coah Clark's prizs cup has been won twico in succession by Mr Theopnilus Fa.irs, Victoria Co. A.R.V., and becomes his property. The Smuggled Goods. The caso of the discovery of liquors buried afc Whangatata came before fche Police Courfc to-day, when Sub-Inspector Kenney applied to the Bench for permission to return with a search warrant, and fco remove fche goods seized to a place of Bafo custody. Further action in the mattor will rest with fche Customs' authorities.

WELLINGTON, Oct. 11. Costly Friction. Nelson Kindell's flax mills, afc Wakefield, have been destroyed by fire caused by friction. The shed and about two tons of flax were burnt. Tho engino shed, which is contiguous, was saved by filling tho place with steam. There is no insurance to cover the losses. Fresh Scenes Demanded. Mr Mansford, 8.M., is suffering from a severe attack of bronchitis. His medical advisers recommend a change of climate, and in pursuance of this recommendation application has been made to Governmont for 12 months' leave of absence. If successful Mr Mansford proposes taking a trip to England. The Old Game. An official telegram received from the Camp states thafc the usual number of Natives carrying fencing material came down this morning, but turned back before reaching the road.

WELLINGTON, Oct. 12.

The Big Ones Always are Lucky.

Mr Mansford, R.M., has received twelve months' leave of absence, and he will visit England. Ifc is understood thafc he will draw full pay during his absence.

TIMARU, Oct. 11. Accepted.

At tho Borough Counoil meeting to-night, tho tender of Messrs J. and M. Corkery, at £1210, wa3 accepted for contract No. 8 of the waterworks. Tenders for five miles more of the race will be at once called for. Gross Injustice. The Mayor was instructed to communicate at onco with Government relative to Inspector Pender's dismissal, which is viewed on all sides as an act of gross injustice, as ha is one of the oldest Inspectors in the Colony.

Fists Up. The Timaru School Committeo has resolved to recommend the Board of Education lo dismiss the head mistress, owing to her antagonistic attitude towards them.

DUNEDIN, Oct. 11.

Passed.

Messrs Daniel Douglas, M'Donald, and E. Fitohett, M.A., L.L.8., havo passed the solicitors' and barristers' examination respectively.

DUNEDIN, Oct. 12. A Big Keturn. Tho concert in aid of the St. Patrick's Cathedral fund last night realised £200.

INVEROARGILL, Oct. 12. Fire.

A fire at Wyndham destroyed a stable and a number of outhouses afc J. B. Sutton's farm, together with Garry Owen, a large prize bull, and a Btallion, Pablo Fanque.