TELEGRAMS. INTERPROVINCIAL. [BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Waikato Times, Volume XXII, Issue 1801, 22 January 1884, Page 2

TELEGRAMS. INTERPROVINCIAL. [BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

WELLINGTON, Saturday. Ti£K writ for the Sehvyn election lias been issued, returnable on February 27th. The Shaw-Savillc Albion Company steamer Victory sails this evening for London direct. There arc no passengers, but a large general cargo, including 7000 carcases of frozen mutton, of which 3200 arc from Wellington, and 2800 from Christchurch. The City Council having determined to cut off the supply of water to Government, unless they paid the full amount due by them, the Government paid this morning, and the water was consequently not cut off. The Caswell Sound Marble Company expect to have cutting works in full operation by the end of May. Sunday. The Victory sailed for London last night. It ia expected that the manufacturing works of the Caswell Sound Marble Company will be in full operation by the end of May next. The cargo of marble brought up by the s.s. Kangaroo last week is now lying in the company's yard, and has been examined by a number of gentlemen interested in the development of the industry. The marble is of a beautiful white colour, and Mr Cox, of the Geological Department, pronounces it to be of good quality.

Monday. The weather is still extremely boisterous and unpromising for tho regatta to-morrow. At the Supreme Court Civil Sittings the case of E. C. Jones v. John Duthie, was heard. Plaintiff is an engineer of the WelHneton.Harbour Board, and defendant a member of that body. The action was brought to recover £2000 damages for alleged defamation of character, A non-suit was entered. It is stated that 7000 visited the New Zealand Shipping Company's new steamer Aorangi yesterday. The Government has received a despatch from the Home Government to the effect that a Supplementary Charter has has been issued, grantfng and declaring that degrees in science conferred by the University of New Zealand shall still be recognised as academical distinction, and that rewards of merit are entitled to rank in precedence and consideration in the United Kingdom, and British colonies and possessions. The young man Ward, who was hurt at Auckland wharf on Saturday, is no relation to Judge Ward. At the Wesleyan Conference this afternoon the reports of examination committee wert read by the Rev. Mr Williams. Papers of the following probationers wore deemed satisfactory, and they were passed in their several years: — Revs. Parsons, Penfold ? Slade, Garland, Griffiths, Jones, Willis, Marshall, and Matthew. During the year three venerable ministers have died, viz., Revs. John Hobbs, T. Buddie, and Johu Warren. Obituary notices of these were read by the secretary, and testimony was borne by many of the ministers as to the touching, personal worth and eminent services rendered by the departed to the cause of religion among both Europeans and natives of the colony.

CHRL3TCHURCH, Sunday. A slight shock of earthquake was reported to have been felt in the city at twenty minutes past five on Saturday afternoon. The weather is still very unseasonable. Bain was almost incessant during Saturday afternoon, sight, and today. Monday. An enquiry was held this afternoon by the Acting American Consul into charges made by shipwrecked sailors against the captain. The proceedings were private. The New Zealand Shipping Company have received a cable advice that the Ruapehu arrived all well at Teneriffe at five a.m. on Thursday, and re-sailed at six p.m. the same day. Still raining.

TIMARU, Sunday. The meeting of the District Graod Lodge of FreemiWMUi closed yesterday* Jt U BUte4 that tbfi |f«tiv*], »c regain

the gathering of Masons and Kuight Templars, was the most brilliant ever eecu in this part of the world—some 150 visiting brethren from all parts of the colony being present. The Masonic ball was a grand success — the fancy dresses of the ladies being most elegant. His Excellency the Governor expressed regret at being unable to attend. Numbers of the single girls just from home found immediate employment yesterday at £2.1 to £40 per annum. The demand far exceeded the supply. Harvest operations are advancing, and so far there is no want of men, but the demand will he great later on. The crops still continue to improve in appearance.

DUNEDIN, Sunday. The weather this year has put a comj pleto damper on cricket. There has been scarcely a fine Saturday, and the constant rain has brought the grounds to a condition of swamp. In view of the Tasmanian match, a probable eleven had a match yesterday with a 15. The day was cold and showery. Ten of the eleven only batted, and scored 121. Harris 26, Macneill 27, Collinson 13, and Fitzgerald 28 being the highest scores. The 15 had time to send in only three or four men. The weather shows signs of improvement to-day, for the first time since Tuesday, since when it has been quite wintry, with much rain. The Governor and Major Cautley went to Lake Wakatipu yesterday. Hib Excellency the Governor proceeded to the Lakes this morning. Monday. Judge Ward writes to the Star denying the paternity imputed to him iv regard to a young man at Auckland who met with an accident. The comet was seen here last night.

INVERCARGILL, Saturday. The Donald Dinnio sports of the Southland Caledonian Society on Friday were extremely well attended, although the day was one of the same disagreeable, boisterous, showery order prevailing throughout the colony. Dinnie won all the events he contested, except high leap in which he stood third, and the Highland fling. He did not wrestle in the Cumberland style, but threw Harper, the best local man, like a kitten. It is only fair to Harper to say he knew nothing of the style. The mile walk was won easily by F, Moorhouae from scratch, beating Trinpeany, hitherto the best local man. The time was 7mins. 44-fsecs. About 2500 persons were on the ground.