BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

Evening Star, Issue 4132, 25 May 1876, Page 3

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

Christchurch, May 24. In the football match yesterday, Timaru v. Christchurch, the latter won. The Timaru team averaged half a stone heavier than their opponents, but the latter were the mzst active and made the best kicks. The score stood—Christchurch, 21; Timaru, 0.

May 25. The foundation stone of the new fire brigade hall was laid by Mrs Harris, wife of the superintendent of the brigade, by torchlight last night.

Alexandra, May 25. Yesterday the Native Minister, accompanied by Major; Kemp, Te Wheoro, Marshall L, Kush, Mr. Davis (interpreter), and Major Mair, visited Tawhiao at Kaipahia, who received the Native Minister in the cordial manner, and invited him to remain for the night, which is considered a mark of high respect. He said he would give v ir Donald his own mat The party remained all mght. A number of the principal Native chiefs are to he present at a public meeting to be held to-day.

Wellington, May 24. Judge Johnston, in the Divorce Court, in the case of Thomas v. Thomas and Hayes, held that the evidence as to connivance was not sufficient to act as a bar to obtaining a decree, though it showed the petitioner’s conduct was weak and foolish. A decree nisi was granted, to be made absolute after the next sitting of the Supreme Court. , May 25. All tne sports and out-door amusements were abandoned yesterday, consequent on the incessant downpour of rain. The Wanganui Races were postponed till Saturday for the same reason.