TELEGRAMS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 1988, 25 January 1907, Page 3

TELEGRAMS.

Press Association. AUCKLAND, last night. John Grayclon, an old man, was knocked down by the College Hill tramcar yesterday, and sustained internal injuries, from which ho died to-day. lie had failed to hear the approaching car while crossing the Richard Thompson, charged with abducting Martha Palmer, aged 18, from the home of her parents at Lismore, Sydney, was remanded at the Police Court this morning till the arrival of a Sydney detective. WELLINGTON, last night. The body found at Day’s Bay yesterday has been identified as that of Samson David Clements, a single mail aged 36 years. CHRISTCHURCH, last night. The University Senate discussed the question of the proposed new degrees, authority for which lias not yet been granted by the Privy Council. The Chancellor had suggested the Senate ought to at once withdraw the petition and grant degrees, in accordance with the University statutes Considerable discussion took place, and ultimately Air Hogben gave notice to move to withdraw the petition. The Canterbury Cricket Association lias recommended the Committee of the New Zealand Cricket Council, controlling the tour of the English cricketers, to play tho first test match at Christchurch on February 2St-h, Alarcli 2nd and 3rd/ starting each day at 2 o’clock, to give shop assistants an opportunity to see the visitors.

The annual conference of the New Zealand Athletic Union began lastnight. About twenty delegates were present. The .chief point of the annual report was that competitors who took part in the Scottish Society’s New Year championship meeting were disqualified for five years at all Union meetings. Center, the Edinburgh champion Highland dancer, was amongst 1 the number and applied to the ' Premier, but the Executive declined to alter their decision in his favor, therefore he cannot take part in the Union’s Exhibition meeting today and Saturday. TIAIARU, yesterday. At tho Alagistrate’s Court this morning a mail was fined £lO and costs £1 Bs, the maximum penalty, for transmitting through the Post office a postcard bearing grossly offensive words. The information was laid by the local postmaster, who intercepted the postcard. The Oamaru trades picnic is being hold here to-day, in fine weather. The visitors arrived at 11 a.m. by special train, the party numbering 1500.

An eight-roomed house at Beaconsfiekl, together with nearly all the contents, was destroyed by fire last night There were also two destructive grass fires in the district yesterday. DUNEDIN, last night. ■ An eight-roomed house at Alihiwaka was burned down last night. It was owned by Thomas Booton. About 150 acres of bush blocks at Jack’s Point were destroyed by fire last night. INVERCARGILL, last night.

The bush fires are now under control, heavy rain having stayed their progress, but owing to the dry, peaty nature of the soil, a week’s downpour is required to extinguish them. The Chief Commissioner, Air Hay, road engineer, Mr Tresseder, and Air Hanan, M.H.R., are now on a visit of inspection. Many of the sufferers are struggling settlors, who will probably require Government assistance in tho way of grass seed, etc., to take advantage of tho big burn. The bulk of the bush destroyed was practically worked out'. Tho damage to tlie sawmills amounts to £4OOO, and the some amount of damage was done to bush, 44,000 acres being affected. GREYMOUTH, last night. Residents of Brunner are indignant over tlie action of tlie Postal authorities in closing tho post office and putting the business under control of the stationmastor. At a public meeting last night it was decided to protest to the Postmaster-General and request, that tlie. grant which has appeared on the estimates for several years be spent in erecting n suitable post office in a. central locality.

ANGLICAN SYNOD. DUNEDIN, last night. At the Angiican Synod the Bishop of Christchurch presented tlio report of tile Maori Mission Board. Reference was made to the increase in the support of the work of tlic Church by Maori people themselves. It is a matter for sincere thankfulness in euch diocese in the North (slam! that a real movement among Maoris towards self-supporting important work lias recently boon done in the establishment of women’s work by trained lady missionaries at Rotorua Hakanui, and PapaWai. The expenditure lias risen from £2900 in ±9Ol to £3944, the estimate for I9OG-7, although an increase is satisfactory as a sign of greater activity. It lias made it difficult for some dioceses to raiso tho increased contribution required. The board records thankfulness for the manifest growth of interest in Maori missions, but the stipends of Maori missions must speedilv be increased, and an organising secretary should be appointed. It is desirable'and practicable that the Maori work of Church Missionary Association should be more closely connected with the board. Tlio board has decided that the seat of the executive of the board for the ensuing year iie at Christchurch. -The Bishop of Waiapu has given notice of a bill for tlic election of Coadjutor Bishops. On Monday Dean Fitcliett wnll n ove in the Anglican Synod tlie second reading of a Bill' to give the Pinnate tlie title of Archbishop of New Zealand. Tho Bishop of TVa: \pu moved tlie second reading of a bill to provide for the appointment ol Coadjutor Bishops. After disoiu-.i m, the motion was deflated on the voices. SHOOTING FATALITY. TIMARU, last night. A fatal gun accident happened this afternoon. Two brothers named Newton were out hare shooting. The gun carried by William went oft’ accidentally, shooting George Newtj.i, at three yards off. in tlie head. Deceased was a married man. 23 year-, of age, recently from Southland.

SCHOLASTIC. WELLINGTON, lust night. Tho list is announced of candidates who, as result of tho examinations held on tho lltli and 12th December, 1906, have shown attainments sufficient to qualify for selection as holders—(a) of Junior National Scholarships; (b) of Junior Queen Scholarships in the Aliddle University District; and (o) of Education Board Junior Scholarships in tho districts of Auckland, Taranaki, Wanganui, Hawke’s Bay, Wellington, iunrl b rough, South Canterbury, Otago and Southland. Tho list contains 593 names of candidates who. having passed the examination, aro so far eligible for tho award of scholarships by the several education authorities concerned. Tho following 34 who have scored over 600 marks hoad the list; — , I, Parker, H. T., Hawke’s Bay, 2! Burribald, A. J. AV., Auckland, 084. 3, Wvllio, E. AI., Taranaki. 679. 4, Bell, B. AI., Auckland, 074. 5, Rvburn, E. AI., Wanganui, 665. (>, Watkins. 13. A., Auckland, 661. 7, Stevens,‘W. (*., Auckland, 648. S, Free, C. AV., Marlbrough. 642. 9, Roberts, S., Auckland, 641. 10, Alavo. G. M., Auckland, 638... 11, Atkinson, R. A’.. Auckland, 03/. 12, Milne, J., AA’anganui, 637. 13, Heart, T. A., AVellington, 632. 14, Stubbs, 13. to., Auckland. <>3o. 15, Harlo, I). A., Taranaki, 628. Murnrigh, K. 8., Auckland, 628 17, Whyte. AI. K. IL, Hawke’s Bay, 627. /, Barriball, L. L., Auckland, 626. 19, Chamberlain, C. A’., Ilawko s 20, Carter, Benjamin, Auckland, ° _ 2i. Lang, AI. C., Auckland, 621 22, Armstrong, P. F., A\ cllington, 619 23, Inglis, L. AI., Otago, 619. 24, Storkey, P. V., Hawke s Bay, 619. 25 Pennikct, C., Auckland, 618. 26, ‘' Aloildo, H., Auckland, 616. 27, Bell, E. AI., Wanganui, 614. 28, Alorris, H. C., laranaki, oil. 29 Harrow, L. K., Auckland, 610. 30, Neale, 13. P., Otago, 609. 31, AVhitwell, 8., Nelson, 609. 52 Gil, AV. AI.. AVellington, 603. 33„ Whitaker, C. G., Auckland, C °3s, Fraser, H. R., Southland, 601.

DEATH UNDER CHLOROFORM. NAPIER, last night. ' A sad fatality occurred to-day, when a young married woman, Airs Alary Sinunonds, of Alaraekakaho, died while under the influence of chloroform which had been administered in order tlmt some teeth should ha extracted.- The chloroform was administered by Dr. Alore, who had previously examined deceased, and found her perfeely sound. After four tooth had been extracted the patient gave signs of reviving, and was again put under the influence of tile anaes-t-1 ettc. On the second application, which was extremely slight,- deceased suddenly collapsed from what was evidently heart failure. Airs Simmonds was accompanied by her mother, Airs Williams, who states that her daughter appeared to be in perfectly good health.. Deceased was 26 years of age, and leaves three young children. Her husband is a carrier in the Alaraekakohi district.

THE PEAIIER. AVELLINGTON, last night. Sir J. G. Ward was entertained to-night at a valedictory social or. the eve of his departure to attend the Conference of Premiers at I ondon. The gathering took place at the Parliamentary Buildings, an/.i was very largely attended. The Mayor of AVellington, the Hon. T. W. Ili-slop, presided. Sir Joseph, who was received with loud applause, s<. id the revenue for the last nine months exceeded that for the same peiiod last year by £612,418, and he esumated“'tTie surplus to credit 011 Afaich 31 would be £529,795. EXCURSIONISTS. TIAIARU, last night. An excursion train from Oamaru brought 1400 to 1500 visitors tv Timaru to-day.

THE EXHIBITION. (By Telegraph Special Serviced CHRISTCHURCH, last night. The attendance yesterday reached the satisfactory total of 16,762 bringing the aggregate to date up to 969,690. It is expected that a million will be reached some time on Saturday, probably early in the day, and not later than 3 o’clock. The occasion will be made a memorable one to whoever happens to be the millionth visitor to enter, and substantial recognition of the event will be awarded him. It is proposed to close all turnstiles when the total attendance is within 300 or 400 of the million. Three turnstiles will then be re-opened at the main entrance, one for children paying 6d admission, one for adults paying one shilling, and one for season ticketholders. Mr. Munro. General Alanager, will he in attendance, and will note the numbers as they approach the million. AVhen the millionth person passes through his or lier name and address will be taken, and later on some recognition will be given, Mr. Munro’s suggestion is that this should take the form of a gold watch and medal. The Besses of the Barn Band gave a final performance in the Sports Ground last evening, and a splendid exhibition of fireworks ivas given by representatives of Rain and Sons, London. The evening was beautifully calm after a boisterous day, and 8000 people paid for admission to the grounds. The Governor was present Tlie band gave a highly popular programme in their best style, and 111 one selection, a military fantasia, the Southland Pipe Band introduced an attractive effect by marching round the ground as part of the fantasia representing the landing of the Scottish regiment, and playing the nag pipes- , _ . , The Auckland Orchestral Society c-ave their final concert very raccess Fully last evening, before an enthusiastic audience. The monster athletic sports_ meeting, under the control of the New Zealand Athletic Union, was commenced before a large attendance on the Sports Ground to-day. Com petitors from all parts of the colony were, present, and the events were very closely contested. AVith pipe contests, running events, and other athletic contests taking place simultaneously, the public had plenty to retain their interest. The pipe bands marched to tho ground from tl>3 square, playing the bagpipes, ant. wore welcomed at the Exhibition by Mr. Woods, President of the Athletic Union. Caledonian sports items wore a main feature of the gathering, which will l>e concluded on Saturday. The orchestra gave a farewell concert this afternoon before leaving on a visit to AVellington, and received a gcod reception. International toboggan races and a repetition of the exciting house-oil-fire act attracted a large crowd to ni-dit to AVonderland. Air. .tTunn. had vetoed the latter performance on t-ho score of danger to tho chief actors .and some surprise was occasioned among the public when it was intimated that veto had been withdrawn in view of tlie strong precautions taken for the safety of hum a 1 lives. AVhen tlie event came, off an amused public found that the precautions had indeed been ample, the parts of the distressed lady and her gallant rescuer being both sustained bv dummies. c 'Lieut. Bentley, principal judge ot the International Baud contest, advises the General Manager of the Exhibition that be has booked his passage by tlie Maheno, leaving nev on t-lie 2nd [)rox. . . Lieut. Bentley writes enthusiastically on the subject of the massed bauds performance of the grand test selection, to bo conducted by mnis.ilt and rendered previous to the nwai d given. He considers this will be one of the finest events in the history, ot tho hand music in the Australasian colonies . . The Besses of the Barn Band give a return season of 12 days, starting on February 28. , This evening AA est s pictures and the Bresciaus inaugurated a fifteen niulits’ season in the Concert Hall before a large and appreciative audience.

GRASS FIRES. NARROW ESCAPE OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN. Press Association. TIMARU, last night. Following two days of hot nor’-west weather there have been numerous errass fires, and several patches ol crops have been burned. In one case a Waitolii farmer named Williams lost 50 acres of oats and some wheat. The most serious fire occurred north of Orari yesterday afternoon. A large area of tussocks and grass land was burned, and a house occupied by two settlers named Washington was destroyed. The men were away from home, and two wives with eight small children were rescued with difficulty. The trains are responsible for starting some of the fires. Half the park at Orr.ri was burned to-day, and another fire was started a mile further north, both by the express train,

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. CAPTAIN TUCKER AND AVI PER 13 APPOINTED. Press Association. AVELLINGTON, last night. k.poaking at the valedictory social to-night with reference to the position of the Legislative Council, the Premier said that of 14 recent vacancies fivo mem hors bail been North Island representatives and nine South Island. In their recommendations to tho Governor tho Ministry lmd proposed that eight should be appointed from tho North Island, and six from tho South. The appointments thathad been liinilo wore as follow: AA’. AA’. AlcCardlo, farmer, of Knwliia. . Captain AV. H. Tucker, farmer, of Gisborne. AVi Pore, of Gisborne. O. Samuel, lawyer, New Plymouth. Dr. AV. J 3. Collins, AVellington. C. AI. Luke, iron manufacturer, Wellington. Hamilton Gilmei;, AVellington. Robert Louglinuii, journalist, Wellington. George J. Smith, ox-AI.M.R., Christchurch. John Anstcy, farmer, Otopua, Timaru. J. R, Sinclair, lawyer, compositor, Dunedin. J. B. Callnii, lawyer, Dunedin.