LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1364, 14 February 1881, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

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Dunedin, February 11. At the half-yearly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, held to-day, Mr W. J. M. Larnach, in his opening speed), refei’red to the growing prosperity and return of confidence in business, and advocated repeal of the Property Tax, sugar duties, and school fees. He also referred to the necessity of seeking other outlets for produce. In the bowling match, Christchurch and Fernhill Clubs, to-day, the Dunedin Club won by 27 points. February 13. A destructive fire, early this morning, destroyed B, Hudson’s flour mil), bakery, and biscuit factory, behind the new coffee palace, on the premises known as the old Masonic Hall. Nothing is yet known as to the origin of the fire. Insurances—On the building—£2ooo in the Standard ; on the Coffee Palace—£looo Standard, £l5O New Zealand • on plant and stock—£soo Colonial, £250 Colonial: on plant—£2so Colonial, £750 South British; on stock—£soo South British ; on machinery—£7so New Zealand. The damage to the coffee palace building is estimated at £IOOO. Hudson’s loss is heavy. He has made arrangements to carry on the business as usual tomorrow.

Wellington, February 12. While a party of prospectors were prospecting the Terawiti district, they came upon the outcrops of what appears to be an extensive quartz reef. Dr Hector visited the spot, and specimens were brought to town which he estimates will turn out 3£oz. to the ton.

Auckland, February 11. At the inquest on the body of James Falls, killed at Whangarei by a horse, a verdict of “ Accidental death,” was returned.

Typhoid fever is manifesting itself in Newton suburbs.

February 12. In the match, Artillery (carbines) v. Engineers (rifles), the latter won by 54 points.

The sweepstakes sailing match, arising out of the regatta, for boats under 20 tons, was a splendid race. There were six entries, Madge beat Observer by 38 seconds—both new boats. The first was built by Biglow, second by Waymouth.

The City Council has been obliged to appoint one of its workmen to take care of the city baths tilll handed over by the contractors, owing to damage by larrikins.

An active agitation is being kept up to return members to the Harbor Board in favor of the construction of a lar<*e dock. a

February 12. A fire broke out in J. W. Carr and Son’s premises, Custom House street west, last night. The top storey was used by Mr Cajr for a boat building store, and the lower storey was leased as a blacksmith’s shop, to Clever and Rennet. The premises were destroyed. Carr’s less amounts to £2OO. They

were uninsured.' Clever and Benuet lost all their tools and stock-in-trade. They were also uninsured. The block houses adjoining Were saved by the fire brigade. G. Carr’s residence was partly damaged. The cause of the fire is unknown, but it is suspected incendiarism. AUSTRALIANS V. WANGANUI. Wanganui, February 12. The second innings of the Australians closed for 83, Murdoch being top scorer with 36. Wangnnui in their second innings scored 86 runs for eleven wickets, thus winning the match by one run and ten wickets. The excitement was immense. Barton played a good innings for 44 runs.