LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 953, 20 October 1879, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

[PRESS AGBftCY.}

Wellington, October 20,

A. committee of six—three members of the House of Representatives and three journalists—has been formed t«*, canvass both Houses and the Press of the city for subscriptions in aid of the widow and family of the late^ 1 . H. Harrison, journalist, and formerly a member of the House of Representatives.

The New Zealander denies that the* Opposition made overtures to the Ministry, with a view to coalition.

[NEW ZEALAND TRESS ASSOCIATION.] Christchurch, October 17. • Dr Hutton, director of the Dunedin Museum, has been offered the post of Professor of Biology to the Canterbury College, at a salary ot .£7OO a year. It is expected he will accept it. , Mr Allwright, M.H.R., requests the jStar this evening to give the fullest contradiction to the statements in the Dunedin and Auckland press, that he id wavering in his allegiance to the Opposition. was the opening of. the present trout fishing season. There were no large takes during the day, and thp heaviest tish killed was 31hs. The fish iip to 3 or 41bs are in fair condition, but the larger sized one's are rather poor. Ago >d number of anglers visited the Cust Kiver, which was in flood. The sport, was very tame, the most successful flies during the day were b'liick hackle atid grey fly. October 18. The boating season was opened to-day by a procession of thirty-one boats and four canoes. The boatsheds were gaily decorated with bunting, and the attendance of spectators was the largest for years. ;i A,t a meeting of unemployed to-day ih Cathedral Square, a draft petition to Sir George G-ey was adopted, asking him to use his influence in settling them on the WaimafePlains, on the system of deferred payments; also to the Govern.went to assist the settlers with supplies' tind implements until in a position to repay. At a meeting of the committee of the Liberal Association it was stated that arrangements had been made for the occupation of permanent offices and the engagement of a permanent Executive Secretary. The entrance fee for members yvas fixed at 2s 6,1, and subscription Is per quarter; provision was also made for enrolment of honorary members. Wellington, October 19. The departure of the cable repairing steamer Agnes has been postponed until Monday afternoon. A tbree-roomed cott'ge at Oriental Bay, and occupied by James M'Nally, was totally destroyed last night. It is believed to be insured in the South British for £IOO. ~ Auckland, October 18. The men wounded in the explosion of the amnunition on board the Naval Brigade pinnance are progressing favorably. James Mackay, Native Commissioner,- has gone to Piako, in connection with the Native outrage: Messrs Rees and Jas. M'Donald are mentioned as likely candidates for Parliamentary honors here. October 19. A boy named Henry Jeffrey, was injured by an accident at Aratapu Sawmills, and died from the injuries he received. The accident oecurred through his creeping under a revolving shaft. which caught his apron, and took him over instantly. The body was fearfully biuised and broken before the engine Was. stopped and the boy released. Duned'ln, October 18. In Chambers this morning, on the 'amplication of Mr E. Cook, acting for Mrs C. Woodlock, Mr Justice WilJiajOis granto'! an order directing W. Woodjock ,and Mary Jane Woodlock, aliaff'Waters, to deliver to petitioners ■the body of his infant child, now in 'their Custody. ■- ; The house of Mr Walker, Port Moly- ' teux, was totally destroyed by fire •dri the sth inst. Insurance—National, £IOO. : The Executive Committee of the In'dustn'al Association have adopted a petition for presentation to Parliament, p'fayihg for the establishment of a discriminating tariff, which will afford a measure of protection to local industry.