TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1598, 1 July 1887, Page 3

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Fire at Ofrtaenratu.*

Taurans*, July 1.

Mr Wtn. Kelly's store and the PublicHall at Ohinemutn wore destroyed by fire this morning. The property 'was insured m the Union for £COO. Tho origin of the fire iB unknown. An inquest will bo hold.

The Suicide of a Clergyman* Hawkra, July 1,

.At the inquest on thejate Rev OJere, a verdict o£ '* jSmoide while .suffering from temporary insanity.' ".. was returned.

Steam Fire Engine.

- - Wellington, July 1. The City .Council have agreed to pay one-third of; the cost- of a steam fire engine, provided that the Insurance Companies contribute two-thirds of the cost of maintenance.

Wellington City # Tramways. Tho tramway concession is about to expire, and tho City Council have appointed a committee to consider the relations of the Corporation with a view towards purchase,' if desirable. The manager of the Tramway furnished a statement showing the profits for the last five yeors to be £2965 and £1962 respectively/ but the Committee obtained another statement which they alleged showed larger revenues. They recommended that notice to purchase be given, and the Council adopted the report.

The Waters Bankruptcy Case. Wa ers appeared at the Bankruptcy Court this morning, accompanied by the two doctors, who testified to hia prostrate condition. The Judge aald he was fairly satisfied but not quite, and for the present the ca:e oould go on.

Timaru Woollej Factory Fire.

Timaku, July 1 The inquest on t*ie fire at the Woollen Factory concluded to day, when a verdict of " origin unknown " ,was returned The jury intimated that they considered there were strong elements of. suspicion, and added a rider that the Insurance Companies did not exercise sufficient care m accepting rislcs. The Coroner concurred. Expert evidence showed that the stock waa worth less than £200, wberoai Lodge had insured for £500