LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1330, 5 January 1881, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

[XE\V ZEALAND PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Christchurch, January 3. The Champion Pigeon Face, Dunedin to Christclnvrch, whs won by J. Fonlke's paiiy Bine Villain and Blair Athol in 8 hours Potboy, second, took 9 hours SOmins. The birds started in a downpour tyf rain which accounts for the long time taken. January 4. William Kerrison, who was deliberately shot by Walter Pringle Gibson on Christmas Eve, died this morning. Kerrison had persuaded his sister, who had been cohabiting with Gibson, to leave the latter, and this is believed to be the cause of the shooting. Gibson is in custody. The Coroner's Jury returned a verdict of " Wilful murder" against Gibson. This is the second case of murder to be tried this session. Blenheim, January 3. At the inquest today on the body of Mrs Daikie, found among the ruins of the house destroyed by fire on New Year's morning, the 'principal evidence was given by Daikie, "who stated that he and his wife were intoxicated when they went to bed. When he was awoke by the uoise of the fire in the ba'ck room, he got up and took his w'ife 'to the front door, and told her to open the door and run out as the fire was increasing. He did not open it, as she had plenty of time herself. He returned to the bed-room to threw oat what he could get, and, believing his wife escaped, he got through the window. Did not know his wife was missing until the house was so far burnt that nothing could be saved. Other evidence went to show that the Daikies lived on good terms. The jury returned a verdict that that there was no evidence to show how the fire originated. NfeLsox, Janu&ry 3. The noininations for Nelson Suburbs took placp to-day, when Messrs A. -S. Collins and A. Harley were nominated, Mr Oswald Curtis in proposing tbr first named, said that in the present financial position of the Colony, it was especially a matter of the utmost importance that the very be.-<t men available should he ejected. On a show of hand-being'takeiv, Collins had 19, and Hurley 14. A poll was demanded on behalf of the latter, and it will be taken Oft the Uth.

Napier, January 2. A man named Goulter, nearly blind and "Vftiy deaf, was rnn over by the train from Waifallisiir yesterday morning. No blame is attached to the railway men. Lessong, surveyor, while surveying a block of land for Tareha's people, was turned off by Renfttft's his instrument s'efzed ami field book takero from his pocket. Wellington, January 3. The trustees in the bankrupt estate of T-. S-. Wymnnd-, not being satisfied with the decision given in the Magistrate's Court in the charge preferred against Wyrnond, his wife, and nephew, for alleged fraudulent removal and concealment of goods belonging to the estate, and acting tinder legal advice, have decided to indict Wymond before the Grind Jury •; also to apply to the Judge of the B'inkntprcy Court to prosecute him for fraudulent insolvency, in issuing a false balance sheet and concealment of goods belonging to the estate. A slight shock o'f earthquake Ms felt here this morning, direction from north to south. January 4. The City of New York, with the London mails of the 2nd ultimo, left San Francisco for Auckland on the 21st, being one day later than the timetable sailing date. The Zealandia, with the Decembtr mails, arrived at San Francisco on the 28th ultimo, two days in advance of contract date. Auckland, January 3. The s-.s. Piako, sunk in Whangarei harbor, was insured for £250 in the South British. An unpleasant feeling prevails as to the genuineness with which Matthews rode Foul Play in the Grand Stand Handicap, and it is shared by M'JJonaldj the owner of the horse, who backed him to win a good round suuh So strong was his feeling that he discharged Matthews on the spot, and it is understood will ask the Stewards to inquire into his conduct. Matthews repudiated the charge, and also mands ah inquiry. The inquiry will be held to-morrow.

January 4. The mail steamer, City of Sydney, sailed this afternoon for San Francisco. Mr Procter was a passenger. At a meeting of Lingard's creditors, Searle, who proved for £375, and Craig for £2OO moved and seconded his discharge; carried. Liabilities £llOO,

half of which were fines to C. Williamson, Melbourne; assets nominal. The Grand Lodge 6f Go.id Templars for 'New Zealand, North island, opened sessions at the Temperance Hall at § p.m. A large huriiher of delegates from, city and suburban lodges were present, while other districts were represented. The business was of a formal character, and conferring Grand Lodi>e Be<jrees. Bro. Johnston, G.W.O.T. "of Wellington, was called to order.