TELEGRAMS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume IV, Issue 942, 14 May 1883, Page 3

TELEGRAMS.

[PKB PRESS ASSOCIATION.] A Sculling Match. Wellington, To-day. William Boniface, of the Marine' Hotel, Riverton, writes to the New Zealand Times,'aftking on what terms Hearn, the Bcnlter, would meet Harrington, of Riverton. He suggests that a match should be arranged to bo rowed on the Aparima River for a stake not exceeding LIOO. Hearn-has sent a reply that ho is willing to row. Harrington, and will allow him L2O to come-to Wellington, or take 120 and go to Riverton. The British Queen. The British Queen was admitted to pratique at 2.30 this afternoon. The Commission. Gbbtmouth, To day. The Railway Commission arrived here yesterday* and received a deputation from the Railway League this morning, when several documents were handed in. Two witnesses 1 are being examined respecting tfaa timber and general traffic along the Grey Valley.. Further evidence regarding the resources of the Gray Valley will be forwarded to the Commissioners from "here. They leave at noon for Kumara ( overland, and thence go on to Christchurch. " ' ' Immigration. ' Dunedin, To-day. The nominations of immigrants by the outgoing mail are equal to 85$ statute adults. The Birthday RacesGitana wilt not be au acceptor for the Birthday qr. Tradesmen’s Handicaps at the Birthday meeting. Shipping. Theship Jane Maria has arrived, 109 days out from Boston. 1 :i ; Pre-SessionaL Mr De Lautour received a unanimous vote of confidence at tfaseby on Friday. He said be saw no reason to shake his confidence in Sir George Grey as a leader.