INTERPROVINCIAL.

Globe, Volume IV, Issue 400, 23 September 1875, Page 2

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, September 22. Captain Johnston, a man belonging to the Magellan Cloud, fell down stairs, and sustained injuries from which he is not expected to recover. The installation of Brother William McCullough as Deputy Provincial Grand Master of New Zealand, under the Scottish constitution, last night, was the occasion of the largest gathering of Masons for years. It is proposed to erect a new theatre for Auckland at the corner of Victoria and Queen streets. Hokitika, September 22. The Albion left Melbourne at 6 p.m. on the 17th. Had light wind and calm weather throughout, making the passage in four days seventeen hours. Passengers for Lyttelton— The Hon F. O’Grady, C. Layton, and three in steerage. Dunedin, September 22, The football match was won by Otago, the scores being—Otago, seven points ; Auckland, half a point. The play commenced at three and continued till five. The ends were changed four times, but the ball was always kept near the Auckland gaol, and very rarely past the centre of the ground. No goals were kicked. Auckland played well, but from the first half-hour it was easily seen that they were over weighted. MeFarlane, for the Northern team, worked hard, but the Otago men had it all their own way. The game was plaj ed in a most friendly manner, there being no disputes, and the best fellowship was observed throughout. The half point for Auckland was a touch down at the commencemence of the game. Over three thousand persons were present. At the conclusion the spectators gave three hearty cheers for the visitors. The weather held up fine throughout.