LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 741, 13 February 1879, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

[NEW ZEALAND PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Wellington, February 12. The body of J. P, Junes, missing for some days, was found floating in the harbor. At the inquest a verdict was returned of found drowned. Christchurch, February 12, An extensive coal field has been found on the property of Mr W. Wilson, South Malvern. Messrs R. Allan and H. Sawtell have been elected members of the Lyttelton Harbor Board. At the annual meeting of the Canterbury Sale Yards Company yesterday, a credit balance of £112!) 11s 5d Wat. shown on 'lie profit and loss account. It was decided to increase the capital of the company by the issue of 400 additional shares of £5. Au acc dent happened at Horndon to a boy named Higgins, while driving a reaping machine. One of the knives went into hU back, carrying him along with the machine until it was stopped by some men in the field. The Governor held a levee here ihis

afternoon at the Provincial Council Chambers. He will probably leave for Dunedin to-mo Trow afternoon. Tbe Intel-provincial return cricket match was continued to-day. Canterbury all out for 160 Tuns. Dunedin, February 12. The Herald condems strongly the action of the Government in deciding to carry out the capital sentence in the ease of Wa.sh the Waikawa murderer, after the long delay that has taken place.

Arrangements have been completed for a hearty reception and farewell to Governor Normauby. Gisborne, February 12. A great fire broke out here last night, and had it not been for a strong wind from the south, the whole of the town must have gone. The following are the insurances and losses:—Th<Bank of New Zealand are insured in the New Zealand Insurance Co. for £650 ; the Albion Hotel and furniture for £lboo in the New Zealand, and £SOO in the Victoria ; Adair's, stock in the Victoria for £500; National, £500; Trans-Atlantic, £1000; Norwich Union, £500; Union, £500; Standard, £SOO ; New Zealand, £3od ; the store in the New Zealand for £3OO. Brick buildings erecting for the batik, in the New Zealand for £10,000; Bradley, buildings in New Zealand, £IOO ; he estimates his nett loss at £3OO. Adams, stationer. National, £3OO ; Hawke’s Bay, £4OO (1); Union, £4oo—loss, £SOO. Good, (jeweller, insured in the Standard foi £4OO, and saved £SOO ; the nett loss being £9OO, his stock being valued at neaily £2OOO. Best, draper, £IOOO. Auckland, February 11. The members of the Commission on higher education have commenced business. It is understood that a minute enquiry will be made in o the Three Kings, St. John’s College, North Shore Institution, and other properties. David Goldie has telegraphed from Christchurch his acceptance of the candidature of City Wesi. The other names have been withdrawn to prevent yoies being split on the Education question.

One million white fish ova is expected by the mail steamer. The Hinemoa leaves with ova on her arrival. Firth accompanies the ova to Tauranga, and takes 250,000 to lakes Tarawera, i'aupo, and Rotorua. The balance f>r southern 1? kes will be forwarded in twenty insulating boxes, packed with ice, ami one ton of ice in reserve for emergencies.

February 12. Fidgett, alias She Idon, was committed for wheat-burning in the Otohnhu district.

J.H, Macfarlaue, M.H.R. for Wairemata, has devoted his honorarium to the purchase of 800 volumes for country libraries in Waii mata.

At the Regatta Club meeting it was stated that over £IOO was to the credit of the next regatta. The Education Commissioners have appointed a sub-committee to inspect the educational institutions, and to ascertain as to the fulfilment of the provisions of trusts.

Judge Gillies gave evidence to-day relatiu; to- Grammer School and University matters, and tiie Rev. Father Fym s concerning the St. Mary’s estate, North Shore.

Major Gordon, late captain of the 73rd Highlanders, and Inspector of Otago Volunteers, died to-dav at Quell unga.