TELEGRAMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 31 March 1922, Page 3

TELEGRAMS.

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FRENCH RUGBY TOUR. WELLINGTON, March 30

Owing to public disappointment at the French Rugby Union’s decision to cancel the projected New Zealand tour the 'Jew Zealand Rugby Union is anxiu\s to secure a reconsideration by the French Union and has already discussed the question and has agieed to a modified programme that would c: able the Frenchmen to return home in time for their own championships. The curtailed programme would include 14 matches, of which three would be tests.

The management committee has cabled the French Union, stating !

grave disappointment prevails here at its decision, and asking if the Union will reconsider the modification of t tour enabling the team to return in time for their championships. An urgent reply is requested so that if the French Union agrees, arrangements can bo proceeded with.

WRECKED SCHOONER. WELLINGTON, March 29 The schooner Vahnnrie, wrecked at Farewell Spit, was sold for £135 and the cargo for £BO. The hull was insured for £(5000 and the cargo of hardwood for £3300.

NEW TRIAL REFUSED

AVELLINGTON, .March 28

The Appeal Court refused an application for a now trial in the case of Thomas Kearon, who was convicted at Auckland in February last of stealing £35 from A. McGuire. The application was nlade on the ground that the verdict was against the weight of evidence.

A EIRE RAISERDANNEVIRKE, Alar. 31

Ormondville’s hlnck Wednesday was recalled in the Magistrate’s Court when a middle aged man, Bertram Alexander High was proceeded against on four charges arising out of fires in t"c township on February 22nd, when Dillon’s store was burned down, the library set afire and various incipient outbreaks extinguishedi'. High in w confession to the police, admitted firing Dillon’s store but could give no reason for the act, except that he ha.,l had a great deal ‘of liquor. He 1 leaded not guilty and was committed for trial at Napier. Rail was allowed totalling £(500 sterling.

NELSON V. WANGANUI

NELSON, March 31 The match for the Hawke Cup between Nelson and Wanganui, commenced in splendid weather and good wicket’. At luncheon adjournment Nelson had lost 2 wickets for 74.

DIVORCE CASE. AUCKLAND, March 31. At the Supreme Court,_ the Jury awarded Ihe lull amount ol £IOOO claimed in the divorce case, Robert Henry Bird, farmer of Waikeikei versus Amelia Alary Bird and Alexander D leaver, co-respondent.