LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 188, 11 May 1877, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

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BMjfT, May .9. Arrived—Gaselle, s.s. from Auckland Island, all well. Captain Giles reports finding the supposed wreck of the General Grant, after severe fcxertiona and risk, in twelve fathoms of water. Diving operations are not begun. Mr Stevens and one man remained by the wreck. She returned for coals and provisions. The captain feels confident of getting the gold on his return; and reports the Gazelle as having behaved admirably in a gale experienced since leaving the Auckland Islands. Wellington, May 9. The Inspector of Police has received instructions to despatch a mounted constable to Palliser Bay, and prosecute a search for any wreckage there. It is thought that the wreckage already found there is that of the Kate Brain, supposed to be lost.

May 10. The Hinemoa "with the Governor and suite returned this afternoon from the trip round the West* Coast. She had beautiful weather throughout] going into Dusky Sound she touched on a rock.in about lift water, not shown on the chart, but marked fifty fathoms—and knocked off one blade of her propeller, bat sustained no other injury. She leaves to-night for New Plymouth and returns immediately with the Hon. Major Atkinson. May 11. . The scorers for the Cadet Championship of the Colony are the following : ties being decided by the best score at r tbe.. longest range (300 yards):—Cadet .jilqwbray, Wainku, 72 ; Lieut. Hale, r Wellington, : 70 ; Cadet Ansel), Auckland, 68; Cadet Carrie, Waiuku, 67; Sergeant Kettle, Dnnedin, 67; Cadet Williams, Auckland, 64 ; Cadet Greenyille, Thames, 61 ; Corporal Ballenger, Wellington, 60; Cadet Broughton, Wanganui, 60. Non 9of the other twenty csmpetitors made 60 points. Since before eight o'clock this morning a tidal wave has been noticed, the rise and fall being about four feet, and the action and re-action occupying about fifteen minutes. It is still goinc on, but increasing at the reclamation works, where the water is confined by the incompleted breastwork. The tide rushed in and ont with a force resembling that of the tide at the French Pass. . . Christchurch, May 10. Mr George Gould has presented to the Museum a fiine collection of speci mens of Ceramic art, and a full length copy of the portrait of Captain Cook which hangs in Greenwhich Hospital. Signor and Signorina Majeroni are annonneed to appear shortly at the theatre. Wangakui, May 10. The following are the weights for the Grand National Steeplechase.:—Don Juan, list 121 b; Gazelle, list 51b;St. Albans, lOst 121bs, Te Whetumarana, lOst 71b ; Victoria, lOst 51b ; Flora, 9st 131 b ; Cossack, 9st 81b; Arbitrator, 9st 81b ; Brilliant, 9st 51b ; Greyhound, 9st 51b ; Annie Darling, 9st 51b; Junius, 9st 31b; Jonathan Wild, 9st; Deborah, 9st. Dtin&din, May 10. A special meeting of the Harbor Board was held to-day to consider the dock question. The engineer reported that if a site was wanted it would involve extra expenditure 'tit-£27, 000. The consideration ef the question was adjourned for a week, but a compromise will, it is understood, be effected by having the dock at the south ride of Stuart street. Akaroa, May 11. A heavy tidal wave was experienced here this morning, first at seven o'clock when it whs nearly dead low water. The sea came in with great force, and Teceded in five minutes, the rise and fall being about eight feet Waves are coining in at intervals of about twentyVninutes. No damage is reported.