TELEGRAPHIC. LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

Waikato Times, Volume IV, Issue 236, 13 November 1873, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC. LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

(l'rom tho New Zealand Herald.) Tnurangft, Monday. The prirketen entertain the officers of the Basili«k to-nigbt At n bur q i H- 1. IV io}j.»eement of buoys and beacons in tho harbor is proci-f ling. Ti'.- stay of the roon-of-wnr is uncertain. The officers givu a dramatic performance before leaving. Nnpier, Monday. It is n>]x)rtod that indication* of petroleum lmve been discovered on tho run of the Kotivi Minister at Mnraekakaho. A farewell supper nas given on Saturday to Mr Alfred Elliott.of the Customs, who lenres for Dunedm per Bangatira. Mr Glopg, of the Nulional I3onk, is making arrangements to establish a branch hero. John McLnußhlnn died in the Hospital after the adininii* tration of chloroform ior the removal of cancer from the hip. Tuesday 1 At tho inquest on the body of John McLaughhn, a verdict of " died from tho effect t of chloroform, administered prior to the performance of an intended opi-rut.ion for the removal of a cancer," wh« vpturm>d. Dr Gibbs. who administered tho chloroform, vim ontireh cx-'tierak-d from all re'}.onsibility.

J " A«*wli«'W telegraph-, lo the Native Mimnisler : " S.iluiti* j tkm-s to jou. I hate- conn; to Alexandra and have seen the place it is very good." Kjport of cattle being stolen at Kihikihi 13 contradicted. llie report that Tiwm.io had visited Tarauaki is incorrect. Tho purchase ot a IW Mock of lightly timbered laud in r.uunoki, ratitftinuijj kl><.il 3J,»HJ> ntrm, is about being completed by P.irris The numberyf n«>BiinnJio»i»of inmjgmnta has now reached 20C. It is anticipated that by tin? timi* the mail leave* aufficicnt will haTe been nominated to justify chartering a vessel direct. The reclamation of land adjoining Port Station will be commenced 110 tt week. Tho Mine of a line for a tramway from Pukurau totlt Se\ -ntviiiile Hush will be tinnhod by Saturday. Tender* tor the cm-it ruction will then bo culled for immediately. Tenders for timber will bo opened on Thursday. Wellington, Monday. Ine Govnrnor nml Lftdy Fergusson left for Canterbury yesterday by the Luna. A general holiday is being observed to-day. It was very wet lHst night. Tim morning opened wet, and sports were da in peel. Tne Paterwn left for Canterbury full of excursionists. Hie Independent will be published as the Times ifter the first of January. Mr Vogel proceeded to Cantei bury per Ladybird this morning. Wanganui, Tutsday. Hawera polling : Atkinson, 43 ; Camngton, 19 ; Brown, 2. The Malar is ttill aground. The Natioual Bunk u preparing premises for business. Dunedin, Monday. The day has been obserred as a thorough holiday. There was a Volunteer review, a Forester* fate, and steamer pitnir excursions. The man Kemp, who fell from tho window of an hotel, died in the hospital yesterday. , | At the inquest 011 the manJJriggs, a Terdict of taanslaugh- j ter against Ka'e McDonald wav rot ur nod. , Jewellers and watchmaker* will in future cl*3o at two o'clock on Saturday, ■ .- . . The shearers at Kurow hare strnck for a pound per 100. At the sports, to-day, Fox beat Grimstone easily in fie £b0 match. Harris won the Handicap easily. - •Morau, 11 local ped, beat Delauey. ► Tuesday. The Lady Jocelyn was admitted to pratique to-day. TLe passengers on the island »re expected to stop a fortnight. Christchurch, Monday. The Governor and suite were received at Lyttelton b>* ♦ he Hon E. Richardson, Mrs Richardson, his Ho or thn Superintendent, Mrs Eolleston, the members of the Executive, and the Mayor and Town Council of Lyttelton, the Artillery forming a nunrd of honor. The artillery and shipping ilre.i a salute. The town was gay witu buntiug. A triumphal arch was erected at the end of the jetty. The Vice-R 'gal party having passed through the arch to the railway platform, the children of the Borough School, numbering 330, sang the " National Anthem," and gave three cheers. The Mayor of Lyttelton presented an address, to which the Governor responded, and thanked thorn for the hearty reception. He said he intended to remain long enough to muke himself thoroughly acquainted with this province, which he remarked was second to none in the colony. Lo id •sheers greeted the termination of the speech. A special train took tho party to Christchurch, where they were received wilii a. guard pf honour, but very few people were present. There was no demonstration. The Governor, La ly Fei\".i^on, the Superintendent, an I Captain Fergusson were d«*iwn smnu in n four-horse carriage, and ejeorted by c.ivalry, and the proceedings terminated withoutevenacheer.

Tuesday. CANTERBURY RACE MEET. The race meeting opened to-day with marked •uccets. The weather was dull, but there was a (me attendance on the course, larger than on the first day for yean. The GoTernor and Ludy Ferguston and »uite arrired shortly after the first race, and were received by his Honor the Superintendent and the race stewards, the band on the ladies' lawn playing the while the National Anthem. Mr Vogel was also present. The first event was the Maiden "Plate, of 100 soys, added to a sweepstake of 10 sors each ; second horse to save his stake. For all horses which had never won a sweeostako or plate of tho value of 25 iovs previous to starting. Weight for oge. Distance, lfc miles. 1. Mr Nos worthy's b c Defumcr, 3 jri, 7st 71b3 2. Mr W. C. Webbs eh c (?), by Malton, out of Ada, 7st 71bs 3. Mr Redwood* br f Batter, 3y», 7st 4lba Mr Noswortby's Tra tor, Captain Hutchinson's Earl of Lynne, Webbs Malton Colt, scratched. Batter cut out the running at s smart pnce, but at the half-way post was passed by Ada, tho colt Befnmer nt the same time dropping back apparently beaten. On entering tho straight, however, Defumer came away, and won a splendid race by two lengths Ada and tlie Colt were a good neck in advance of Batter. Time, • 2 mm <9 src*. Frco Handicap, oi"s«or* each. Distance, one «iile:— 1. Mr Redwood's br c Knicapo, 3 yr% 63t 71bs J. Mr Nosworthy's b m Hatred, 6 yrs, 9st -Albs 3. Mr P. Campbells eh q Exile, aged, 7st 121bs Mr Newitt's br h Pliantom, 5 yrs, 7at lOlbs ; Mr R. Riuhardson'a br f A uateur, 4 yrs, 7st ; Mr J. H. Dunn'a gr 1 Alice Gray, 4 yrs, 6st 121bs ; Mr Stodholme's b c Wcrlad, 3 yrs, 6st ; and Mr R. Gallett's bk q Brogden, 3 yrs, 63t, also started. Hatred was a hot favorile, and made the running. Entering tho straight she liad a capital lead, but Kukapo then came away, and won a splendid race by a neck. The other horses were all in close company, about 4 lengths behind. Time, 1 mm 45 sees. Canterbury Cup, of 250 sorn, added to a sweepstake of 15 soys each*." Weight for age. Two and a-quarter miles : — 1. Mr Nosworthy'* bk f Lurline, 4 yrs, Bst 91bs < 2. Mr Redwood's eh c Papnpa, 3 yrs, 7st 21 bs 3. Mr R. Ray's b q Tambourini, 5 yr.i, 9st Gibs Mr Nosworthy's b c Traitor, 3 yrs, 7at 2lbs ; Mr Delamnin's b c Templi»ton, 3 yrs, 7*t 21bs ; Captain Hutfliison's b c Earl of Lynne, 3 yrs, 7st 21bs, also started. Lurline led all tho way, and won by five lengths. Time, 4 mm 1 sec. 748 entries have been made for the Agricultural Show Mr Nosworthy holds a sale of racing stock on Nov. 17.