LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1046, 6 February 1880, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

[united press association.] Nelson, February 5. On Monday last three men were shooting in a valley some seven miles from Nelson; on returning one man was seized with cramp, and Cochrane, an old resident, who was anxious to get back early, gave his companions, who have been only in the Colony about a month, full directions and left them following. However, they lost themselves in the bush, and were only found this morning in Aniseed Valley. , Mr H. Curtis has been appointed ttUdlbot fur the provincial dirtrict ~bT Nelson. The comet is supposed to be the same that was seen first in New Zealand in the year 1843. An old settled, Mrs Busch, of Aniseed Valley, fell down dead last night. She had of late been drinking! Her age was 74» Mr George Hodgson has been appointed secretary of the Education Board. Napier, February 3. A match for £2O aside took place on the race-course at Hastings on Saturday, between Smith's Afterdark and Boultous Sloper. Sloper was in front by a quarter of a mile when he was done, and Afterdark after clearing away ultimately passed the post a winner by any number of lengths. February 4. One of the Thompson's brothers who has bren prospecting the Kaimanata Ranges, returned with about 801bs of stone, which he declares to be quartz thickly studded with fine gold. Some of the stone is stated to be in the possession of Mr Moore, Manager of the Union Bank; the i-est is in the possession of Thompson. Some specimens were shewn to the Herald, but were not quarte, and contained nothing but specks of mica. Auckland, February 2. The .Tohn Wesley arrived on the 21st January from Solomon Island, where she experienced a terrific hurricane and was thrown on her beam ends. The ballast shifted and it was expected that sbe would founder. The vessel was relieved by cutting away both masts. The Rev. G. Brown and several Native teachers were on board. February 4. There have been eight deaths on board the British umpire when reported clean. She will load for Lyttelton. A lively scene took plase to-night at St. John's Church. Last week a resolution was carried :, ; ,.that dancing and drinking be allowed in the Sunday School Hall. To-night a meeting was convened, the anti-dancing amd rinking fraternity mustered in force, and, after a warm debate, reversed the former decision. Seymour George addressing the Rodney electors, explained the circumstances that resulted in the defeat of they Grey Government. , When the dissolution took place, the Government was beaten by 12 votes, so the appeal was made to the people. When the new Parliament assembled, had every member kept bis pledges, Grey would have had a majority of the House.

He Hpo&e for a considerable time, and, at the conclusion, received a vote of thanks. Christchurch, February 5. A whale 24 feet long was driven ashore at Sumner last uigul by a swordfish. It had numerous wounds on the body. The festival of the amalgamated Friendly Societies on Boxing Day produced a balance of .£97 1 Is lOd, which has been divided ainong the lodges taking part in proportion to the number of members. A shark, measuring 13 feet in length and 6ft in girth, was caught by some fishermen this morning at Pigeon Bay. % \ JDuhEbiN-. February 4. Pastor Chiniqiiy will visit Oamaru on the 22th instant. A meeting of sympathisers will be held at the Yoiing Men's Christian Association. February 5. The prisoner Nicholson, who struck his head ivhile driving From the tru<jk a couple of days ago, is rapidly sinking at the Hospital, with no hopes of his recovery. Wellington, February t. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency report, under the date; London 3rd:—Wool market unchanged Next sales commence on the 7th inst. Up to date 130,000 bales have arrived; Tallow market is quite stocked of all sorts; there are 18,000 casks; mutton is quoted at 39s 6d : beef, 35s 6d pet cwt. The wheat market is quiet. Adelaide is worth 58s, and New Zealand 55s per 4961b8. The leather ket is easier ; best A butcher's shop, owned by Mr Deverell, had a narrow escape from fire" last night. It is believed to be a case of incendiarism. The police are instituting inquiries. The building is in* sared in the Northern Office for £300; WELLINGTON RACES. Wellington; February 9. : There are about 2000 people on the" ' racecourse, and an exceedingly Harge number of Vehicles and horsemen. The road from the railway station is liudd with conveyances Of all descriptions, carrying passengers to the races.. Clouds' of dust are passing Over the course. His Excellency the Governor and Lady Robinson and suite arrived on §he _conTse—RTr-re f 2d. I hl : e^~ChtJo«^-*»«j-—-given when they stepped from the carriage. All games of chance, compris* ing wheel of fortune, etc.j have been stopped by the police. It is computed that 3000 people are now present. The" totalisators were but poorly patronised; HURDLE RACE. Kangaroo ;.. a. 1 Tamatea... m ... 2 Four started. Won after d splendid race by a length. Te Whetu fell. Betting : Even on Lone Hand; HACK HURDLE RACE. Shamrock it HACK RACE. Annie (T. Ray's) ..; 1 Seventeen started. Won by 5 lengths; .. FLYING STAKES. Talent < ;1 . J; ... 1 York 4 ... 2 Billingsgate . ;i 3 Balmoral and Ratcatcher dlsd rari; Won in a Canter, by four lengths. February 6; HURDLE HANDICAP. Grey Momus .»; a. 1 Kangaroo ..< ... 2 Tewhu ; Sl 3 Six started. CLUB HANDICAP. Vampire i Hippo 2 Chancellor ... ... 3 Won by a head. EMPIRE HANDICAP. Harkaway ... ... • 1 . Tailor 2 Only two started won by a dozen lengths.