LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1151, 7 June 1880, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

[united press association.] O amaru, June 6. Eather a serious accident happened at about five o’clock last evening. A number of ladies and gentlemen were out for a drive, and on coming home the horses bolted and upset the datriagdl Two ladies were severely injured, one— Mrs Garland—is yet in a precarious condition. Dr Garland received a slight concussion of the brain, and the others (with the exception of Mrs Garland and Mrs Lintoll) escaped uninjured. Christchurch, June 5. There is likely to be an action over yesterday’s tramwayaccident,ha Driver’s son maintains that the conductor told

him to jump off, and this statement is confirmed by some of the boy’s schoolmates who were in the carriage. The depot in connection with the soup kitchen was opened this morning to receive donations of food and clothing. Several lots were received during the day. The first distribution of beef ‘tea and soup took place this evening to the Necessitous classes brought under the notice of the Committee. The Mayor has already received over ,£2OO 'subscriptions, and promises of liberal donations of necessaries have been made; a mongst the rest one donor gives fifty tons of potatoes. The Papanui tramway commenced this moaning to run regular trips as far as St. Albans, and was largely patronised throughout the day. The Agricultural and Pastoral Association intend asking the Agricultural College authorities to have a number of small birds shot each month of the year, and to publish observations made of the contents of their crops. The unemployed hold a meeting on Monday morning in Cathedral Square. Relative to the cheque exchange question, the Bank of New Zealand here has intimated to its customers that they will not be charged exchange ’on any cheque passed to other accounts. Napier. June 5. Hereina, the old Maori who was recently roasted to drive a devil out of him, died yesterday. His baiter awaits trial at the Supreme Court for assault, hut this will complicate matters. Auckland, Juno 6. .The police intend prosecuting the principals in the late case of ingThe Stella arrived, and leaves tomorrow for Cape Maria Van Diemen ■Lighthouse with stores.