TELEGRAPHIC.

Evening Star, Issue 4268, 31 October 1876, Page 3

TELEGRAPHIC.

[Pib Stouabiss Cable.]

The Turco-Servlan War.

London, October 14.—The conditions alone on which the Porte will agree to an armistice until March are the present possession by Turkey of the positions occupied by Servia, and Servia's evacuation of all strongholds; the Great Powers to settle details. The Porte asks that the importation of anas and entry of volunteers from foreign nations into Servia and Montenegro be prohibited, and insists that they will reieot the armistice while numbers of Bussians are joining the Servians. Lord-Lieutenancy of Ireland. London, Undated.—The Duke of Abercorn has resigned the Lord-Lieutenancy, in which he is succeeded by the Duke of Marlborough. Champion Billiard Match. Stdnky, October SO.—Boberts'S challenge has been accepted by Carme. The Melbourne Cup. . s _?***> October 30.—Sterling is now first favorite for the Melbourne Cup at 8 to 1. A terrific hailstorm occurred yesterday after, soon, causing great damage. [Pee Pbess Agency.] Diocesan Synod. Auckland, October 80.—Bishop Cowie's opening address referred to the approaching consecration of the Bev. Mr Selwyn to the Bishopric of Melanesia, and urged more energetic efforts in supporting the Home Mission Fund. He spoke hopefully Of the prospects of obtaining clei gymen for the Colony from the ranks of young colonists. Canterbury Railways. Cheistchuech, October 30.—The excess of earnjn?s over the expenditure for the past six months isL2O,OOO. The excess during, the same period of 1875 was L 17.000. The working expenses during the past six months were 70 per cent, of the income. Invercargill and the Convention. Ltvxecabgill, October 31.—The Mayor (Mr Cuthbertson) declines to attend the Convention, stating that he does not apprehend any "evil results" from the Abolition of Provinces Act; on the contrary, he expects much benefit to the Southland district and Province of Otago from it. The Invercargill School Committee, at their meeting last evening, decided—" That the invitation to the Convention bo respectfully acknowledged; but, in absence of a programme of proceedings or any assurance thai, the business of the Convention will be t earnestly to take the best advantage of the new state of political affairs, this committee declines to incur the expenses necessary to send a delegate." The Wellington Races. Wellington, October 31.—Nominations for the Wellington Cup and Derby close on Friday next at ■■■■ 8 pan. . Christchurch Spring Meeting. Chbibtchoech, October 31.—The following handicaps were issued this morning:— FBSE HANDICAP.

HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE. _ ' . yrs. st. lb. yrs.st.lb. Tommy Dodd aged 13 7 Jack aged 10 0 Moose aged 11 6 Zetland 3 10 0 The latest betting is as follows : DEBBY. 3 to 1 agst Danebury and Dead Heat 5 to 1 agst Fanny Fisher colt and Fallacy 6 to 1 agst Puriri and Wrangler. C.J.C. HANDICAP. 6 to 1 agst Tadmor and Ngaro 7 to 1 agst Korori, Ariel, and Maroro 8 to 12 to 1 agst any other. CUP. 5 to 1-agst Guy Fawkes 6 to 1 agst Dead Heat and Danebury 7 to 1 agst Pungawerewere ' Bto 1 agst Ariel, Templeton, and Cloth of Gold 10 to 1 agst Wrangler, Puriri, and Fanny Fisher " colt 12 to 1 agst any other. Doubles range from 100 to 4 to 100 to 6 Derby and Cup; 100 to 3to 100 to 5 C. J.C. Handicap and Cup. _________ [From oh* own Cobbbspondbnts.J A Phenomenon. Aitckxasd, October 30.—The infant of the wife or Joseph Morris was born with two teeth. Rifle Match. Kivebton, October 31.—The match between the Queenstown and Biverton Companies, ten men aBide, was fired this morning, and resulted in a victory for the latter by 85 points. The total scores were—Eivertoh, 625; Queenstown, 530 The ranges were 400,500 and 600 yards. A Rifle. Match. Auckland, October 30.—The match between a team fromH.M.S. Sapphhe and the Victoria Bide Company was fired this morning: There were nine on each side, the ranges being 200,800, 400,500, and 600 yards. At 200 yards Ihe Victorias won by 25, at 300 by 18, at 400 by 20, and at 500 by 9. • Pullang, the hotel-keeper who barricaded his house against a bailiff, has been compensated by the payment of L2O for the unexpired period of his license. .. The Blshopiio of Caloutta. Auau__H__ October 3L—The report that Bishop Cowie would accept the Bishopric of Calcutta is unfounded. Some of his friends merely expressed a wish that he would accept it, but he will not do so without some very urgent call. At the inquest to-dav on the body of H. S. SmallHeld, who was found drowned in the harbor, a verdict of "■ Accidental death " was returned.

yr8. st. lb. yre. st. lb. Guy Fawkes ;' 5 9 10 Mooie aged 7 0 Templeton 6 9 8 FolleFarine 4 6 9 Fishhook 4 8 4 Black Pine aged 6 8 Tommy Dodd aged 8 0 Wrangler 3 6 8 Kingfisher 6 7 12 Songster 3 6 8 Bob Boy 5 711 Middleton 3 6 8 Fnngawerewere 4 7 11 Fanny Fisher . Tadmor >. 5 7 10 colt 8 8 Ariel 4 7 7 Maroro 3 6 8 Cloth of Gold 4 7 7 Zetlaud 3 6 5 Ngaro 5 7 6 Jnck aged 6 5 Nectar 6 7 5 Mangle 3 6 5 Amohia 4 7 5 Lady Lea 3 6 5 Isaak Walton 4 7 4 Fallacy 3 6 5 Danebury 3 7 4 Lady of the Dead Heat 8 7 1 Lake 3 6 5