LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1031, 21 January 1880, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

[united press association.] Wellington, January 19. Dr Redwood has issued instructions for collections to be made in all the Roman Catholic Churches in the diocese in aid of the Irish Distress Fund. The A.C.s at Waihi have subscribed £ll to the list opened. It is understood that Colonel Scratchley is of f pinion that the Wellington harbor ci.n be rendered impregnable at a comparatively small Cost. January 20. The libel action, Anderson v. Kirkbridge, occupied the Court all day, aud will he continued to-morrow. Subscriptions are being Collected in aid of Airs Donald, whose husband was shot at Kaiwarra range on Saturday. Au amateur entertainment and also a naval one are advertised for the benefit of the widow, The police intend strictly to enforce the provisions of the Employment of Females Act. -Sergeant Anderson of the Wellington police, has been adpointed inspector for that purpose. Ailistinct shock of earthquake was felt here this morning. A proclamation relative to commission appointment under the Confiscated Lands Enquiry, and Maori Prisoners' Trial Acts, 1879, appears in the Gazette, also an Act to make provision for inquiry into the alleged grievances of aboriginal natives relative to certain lands taken by the Crcwn under the authority of the law, and for enabling the Governor in Council to postpone the trial of certain Maori prisoners who have been committed for trial for alleged offences concerning such lands. The regatta on Thursday is likely to be a great success. Several well-kncwn Coasters have arrived here and- intend taking part. The following Governors of the New Zealand Institute have been elected by affiliated societies for the current vcar • Dr Bnller, C.MT.G.R.S. ; M. T. Kirk. T.L.S.. ; Captain W. P. Russell, M.H.R. Frases commences his task of walking 106 miles in 24 hours at the Arcade at 7 o'clock this evening. January 21. Fraser finished his GOth mile at 11 o'clock this morning; he is coin" Later. After finishing G 7 miles, Fraser gave in, having fainted. Timaru, January 19. At the Resident Magistrate's Court to-day, John Griffin, late ■ Karman at the Club Hotel, was committed for trial at the Supreme Court for larcency of money f rom ~ fj]], quantity of money was traced to his possession. At a meeting of the Geraldine County Council to-day, the slaughterhouse fees were "fixed. Anyone killing two large or ten small cattle per week will have to pay an annual license of £-\ and over this number a license of £~j. It was resolved to apply to the Government for a temporary advance of £2OO. A hot discussion took place on. the proposal to make Timaru instead of Temuka the County town. The question wa3 eventually postponed.

January 20. Bishop Redwood, accompanied by .six Nuns of the Order of the Sacred Heart, arrived in Timaru yesterday. Four of the Nnns remain here, and take charge of the Roman Catholic Girls' School; and a Convent is to be at once erected for them. Nelson, January 20. Mr Acton Adams, M.H.H., addressed the electors of the city last night. He spoke A\ell for an hour and a-half, and received a vote of thanks. Auckland, January 20. The District Meeting of the' United Methodist Free Church commenced its sitting in Pitt and Vincent street Church this morning. The Rev. Mr M-Farlarid was elected chairman, and the Rev. Mr White secretary. • The annual report of the Harbor Board showed an increase of receipts over last year of £3467.' Daring the year twenty-eight steamers and twentyfour sailing teasels, of an aggregate registje)' 6k nine hundred and twentytwo and eighteen-ninths tons, were dodked.