TELEGRAMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 9 March 1917, Page 3

TELEGRAMS.

Per Press Association.--Copyright. , rfAWKES BAY ELECTION. Sir J. Findlay Returned. HASTINGS, March 8. The following is tho result of the poll: Sir John Findlay 2441 Mr Simson 1992. There arc some small returns’ yet to come, but these will not affect the result. i THE LATEST FIGURES. , HASTINGS, March 8. The latest figures in connection with the by-election are: Sir John Findlay 2618 Mr Simson 2160 With three small returns still out. There was very small polling, there being 8478 names on the roll. Territorials’ Camp. Waitaiiu Camp, March 8 After seven days of strenuous drilling, the Territorials, under canvas at Waitahu were in good form when they were inspected to-day by Colonel P, H. Ohaffsy and Major Morrison. On their arrival in camp the Colodcl aod the Major in company with lb.) camp commandant, Major W. Jt-ffries, inspected the men’s quarter?, cookhouse, etc., and expressed themselves as beiDg eminently satisfied with them. During the morning members of A. and D. Companies were pnt through platoon drill under the supervision of their respective commanders, while the afternoon was dovoted to musketry, Adjutant Williams being in charge. To-morrow morning, at seven o’clock competition in rifle ex3rcise will be held with Stuff Saigt-Major Glanviilo as adjudicator. Much interest is manifested in this compe ition, the

men being keen on annexing the prize. The examination of N.C.O.’s will also be held in the morning. The spell of glorious fine weather was broken at about five o’clock, when a thunderstorm was experienced, with rain following. The rain made matters somewhat unpleasant, bat nevertheless the men are fairly comfortable. The camp will be struck on Saturday morning, the men being expected to arrive in Greymouth about 4 p.m. Late Hon T. Parata. Donedin, March 6 The funeral' of tho Hon Taame Parata will take place at Puketeraki on Saturday afternoon. It is underotood that the Hon W. Fraser will represent the Ministry. Natives are arriving from Akaroa, Tern aka, Kaiapoi and Kaikoura, as well as all parts of Otago and Southland, Ths tangi began to-day, and will last throughout the week. New Goal Field. Dunedin, March 7 A new bituminous cou field ha l ? been discovered, at Preservation, whu-.h is so id '3 few hours’ steam from Bluff Something like a thousand acres have been pegged out in the National Park by a syndicate, of which Mr G. B. Thompson, who has bean engaged in the diVrict in the hunt after precious metals for the past 27 years, is prominent. Assayists have given a favourable verdict. Tne strata of the country are similar to those of the Blackball Coal Company’s fields in Westland, and consist of eandstond and fireclay. The party drove on eight seams, opening up several to the extent of fifty and sixty feet, and laying open seams of the finest bunkering coal. Indecent Publication. Wellington, March 7 Mr M’Carthy, S.M. gave judgment to-day in two charges ogainst David Armstrong of selling an indecent publication on the train from Palmerston to Wellington. On on 9 charge he was fined £lO and on the other was convicted and discharged.

Mill Hand Killed. Auckland, March 6 Murray 'l'ohu, cwenty-one (years of age, employed by the Kauri Timber Company as a mill hand, died in the hospital aa a result of injuries received through timber falling on him while loading a truck. Rolling Stock Commission Dunedin, March 7 The Railway Rol!-'ng Stock Gommiaßion sat to-day. The trend of the evidence was that the rolling stock had not deteriorated daring the last three years. Pieced draw bar springs were used on waggon?, but these could not prejudice the safety of the vehicle or the tram. Springs were broken by rough shunting. Pieced springs were used for the sake of economy. No instruction had been received to curtail repair work. Mararoa’s Mishap. Wellington, March 7 The Marine Dspaatment to-day received from Captain Smith, Superintendent of Mercantile Marine, the evidence taken in connection wish the r -ent etr&nding of the Mararoa. The Dep rrment now is considering i whet; er a magisterial enquiry will be hild.

A ThunderstormDunedin March 9 Intense heat in Qugo Central yisterday afternoon, w&s foTowed by a storm with heavy raiu extending to a waterspout in various parts, The greatest force was within a fsw miles cf Oromwel l , where the lands soon became miniature lakes. J. R. Webb’s orohard was practically rained. Hon Parata’s Funeral. Dunedin March 9 Dr Pomare represents the Miuietry at Hon Purata’a funeral te-morsow, Trading With the Enemy. Christchurch, Match 9 M. S H. Manuing, indent agent, on charges of trading with an enemy firm through one, Imamure, in Japan, was finea"£2s on each of two informations. Shirkers Arrested. Greymouth, March 9 Thomas Phelan, of Reeftnn, and Michael Patrick Dolaney, of Greymoutb, are the first two arrests in this district, for failing to proceed to camp. They will be despatchhed to Wellington to-morrow.