The Globe. FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 1875. TELEGRAMS.

Globe, Volume III, Issue 200, 29 January 1875, Page 2

The Globe. FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 1875. TELEGRAMS.

(Per Anglo-Australian Press TelegraphAgency.') Alexandra, January 28. The Hon Donald McLean, Commissioner Kemp, Paora Tahaere, arrived yesterday. Whihora and other natives are expected from Haiti to-day to escort them to Maitorua, where Tawhiao will interview the Defence Minister. New Plymouth, January 28. There is much illness in the province amongst children. One of the immigrants per the Clarence has died of tynhoid fever. Wellington, January 28. A movement is on foot to resuscitate the Chamber of Commerce. The immigrant ship, after being four day* outside the heads, and once blown away h just got into harbor, all well. Dunedin, Jan 28. The acceptance of Ngaro for the Dunedin Oup has been received per the Phoebe. At the Tapanui races there were only two entries for the maiden plate, Somnambula and Sultan. The former cantered round. Sultan not coming to the post. Three out o' the twelve entered started for the Tapanu Handicap of 60 sovs, Right Bower, 1 ; Trai- - THIS DA TS TELEGRAMS. Wellington, January 29. Captain Handle, formerly of the steamer Paterson, has been appointed pier-mastbr. There Va» four appliauits.

The ship Berar will be admitted to pratique to-day. It is pretty certain now that Sir George Arney will not resign the Chief Justiceship for the next twelve months. It is understood that the reason for this is that Sir George considers he has not served his full term ; not being willing to consider the yeai’s leave of absence he had some years ago as a year of service, Auckland, January 29. The millers have dropped the price of flour £2 per ton to-day. At the Wesleyan conference the secretary read the report of the book committee and the resolutions of the conference respecting the missions. The following estimates of charges upon the home mission fund were passed :—Auckland, £489 ; Taranaki, £2OO ; Wellington, £294 ; Nelson, £SO ; Canterbury, £220; Otago, £25.

[FBOM OUR DUNEDIN CORRESPONDENT.] Dunedin, January 28.

There is great satisfaction that one of Redwood’s stable, Ngaro, has accepted for the Dunedin Cup. Miss Aitkin gave her farewell performance in New Zealand last night. The Opera Company played Der Freischutz last night. It was well put on the stage, and enthusiastically received. At the Tapanui races Somnambula walked over for the Maiden Plate, and Right Bower, 7st 101 b, beat Traitor, Bst 101 b, easily, in the Tapanui Handicap. Stackpole was third. These were the only three that started. COLONIAL PRIZE FIRING. Parawai, January 29. The Sixth Infantry match, two rounds, was fired last night, but rain coming on stopped the firing, which was continued this morning at 6.30. The targets were in very bad order after the wet night, which delayed the firing, also making the scores very poor. The result altered the relative positions for the belt, which stand as follows :—Wilson (Otago) 190, Blythe 189, Gilbert 186, Leigh (Auckland) 184, Chase 182, Hoskins 182, Blatch 177. Total of scores made at 600 yards range of sixth match, seven shots each man : Collard 13, Richardson 17, Clarke (Thames) 13, McKenzie 10, Sykes (Thames) 18, Elder 20, Brown (Thames) 15. Gascoigne, range, prize-taker 21 ; Fenton (Thames) 14, Gallagher 14, Skinner (Auckland) 16, Curtis 7, Kingswell 11, Martelli 5, Dundas 2, Sutton 12, Gordon (Thames) 16, Armstrong 20, Marshall 15, McKee 3, Blyth 21, Partington 16, Morris 0, Bassett 11, Hamlin 16, Rountree 16, Parnell 16, Morley 12, Wilson, 14 Ryan 10, Campbell (Thames) 10, Christie (Otago) 17, Hoskins (Thames) 10, Soper 15, Hay 9, Robinson 3, Coleman 6, Tomlinson 14, Fairbrother 3, Grant (Thames) 14, Chas, 15, McLean 14, McLaren 10, Churton 16. Blatch, 7, Grundy 11, Murray (A.C.) 14, Munyard 11, Renouf 11, Stonebridge 13, Burnes 5, Mcllbride 12, Campbell 3, Gilbert 16, Murray (Thames) 10, Chalklin (A. C.) 17, Goldie (Otago) 18, Leigh (Auckland) 18, Heaphy 11, Johnston 5, Fox 6, Greer 10, Black 5, McLeod 9, Thompson 11. Firing has now recommenced at 200 yards, with morning very bright and the wind blowing, which wall likely prevent good shooting. Few representatives appeared at the concert to-night, it being too wet to travel from the camp. Betting is in favor of Wilson taking the belt, as he is very steady, Hoskins is expected to pull up in the last match, which will probably be fired to-morrow, deciding the championship. The present champions, with reluctance, handed their belts to the officer in charge. Hamlin is considered out of the contest.

Ac the 600 yards (sixth match range), the following are the scores;—Col laid 21, Richardson 22, Clarke (Ihames) 21, McKenzie 19, Sykes (Thames) 21, Elder 29, Brown (Thames) 22, Gascoigne 20, Fenton (Thames) 23, Gallagher 24, Skinner (Auckland's, Curtis 23, Kingswrll 19, Martelli 20, Dundas 21, Sutton 21, Gordon (Thames) 24, Armstrong 23, Marshall 22, McKee 17, B ythe 20, Partington 20, Morris 21, Bassett 21, Hamlin 21, Kountree 22, Parnell 21, Motley 22, Wilson 22, Ryan 19, Campbell (Thames) 20, Christie (Otago) 26, Hoskins (Thames) 23, Dey 18, Soper 22, Robinson 18, Coleman 20, Tomlinson 21, Pairbrother 17, Grant (Thames) 19, Chase 20, McLean 20, McLaren 24, Churton £l, Blatch 16, Grundy 17. Murray (A. C.) 21, Munyard 22, Rtnouf 21, Stonebridge 22. Burnes 20, Moll bride 21, Cam obeli 19, Gilbert 18, Murray ( Thames) 17, Chaikin (A. C.) 17, Goldie (Otago) 21. Leigh (Auckland) 24, Heaphy Johnston 18, Fox 21, Greer 20, Black 18, McLeod 25, Thompson 24; aggregate for Belt, including totals of 600 yards range Wilson 212, Blyth, 209, Leigh 208, Goldie 206, Gilbert 204, Hoskins 202, Chase 202, Skinner 202. The last match for the-Belt is now going on at the 200 yards range. Skinner was complained against for measuring his powder. Several members of the Volunteer Engineers, employed in Waikato complain at not being allowed to compete the same as the Armed Constabulary. The following are the prize-takers on the total of the sixth match :—Armstrong, 64 ; Elder, 63 ; Blythe, 62 ; Leigh. 61 ; Tomlinson, 61 ; Christie, 59 ; Skinner, 59 ; Fenton, 59. Prize-takers in 1874 Hamlin, 67 ; Davis, 66 ; Lieutenant Greer, 64 ; Renouf, 62 ; Humphries, 63 ; Grundy, 63 ; Richardson, 61 ; Greer, 60.