LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1378, 2 March 1881, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

[NEW ZEALAND PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Christchurch, March 1. A man named Littlecot was brought down from Wellington last week, charged with stealing a l'ing from a man named Palmer. Littlecot proved that he waa in the Akaroa Hospital when the theft took place, and the iMagistrate discharged the defendant, who then Urged, as the case was one of great hardship, he should be allowed his expenses. The Bench considered the accused had been hardly dealt with, and said that an order would be made, if he choose, for payment of the expense of his deportation to Wellington. The price of gas is reduced, and is now equivalent to for cash lis 8d per 1000 feet. The Mayor of Lyttelton has received intimation that the Governor will visit here next week on his way south. *f he exact date is not fixed. Wellington, March 1. The City of Sydney, with the London mails of the 27th, left 'Frisco for Auckland on Tuesday, the 15th ult., three days later than time-table date. The Australia, with the February Colonial mails, arrived at 'Frisco two days in advance of due date. His Excellency is expected to leave on his tour through the South Island about the middle of next week. Timaru, February 28. The old accommodation house at Tekapo ferry was destroyed by fire early on Sunday morning. Nothing was saved of the contents. It belonged to the Mount Cook Road Board, and was iusufed for .£250 in the New Zealand Office. The dwelling of D. M'Kenzie, an old settler of Geraldine, was burned on Sunday night* The inmates had barely time to escape. It is not known whether it was insured. Dunedin, February 28. The two mile and a-half boat race between the Otago and Canterbury Rowing Clubs was held to-day. It resulted in a victory for Canterbury by two lengths. Auckland, February 28. Jonn Riordan, teacher of the Lucas Creek public school, was thrown from his horse. Concussion of the spine occurred, and may terminate fatally. Jas. Ferguson, Waikuku, dropped dead from his chair. Benjamin Bennett was arrested for robbing Ayers' jewellers' shop, in open day. Six watches were stolen. March 1. Four stacks of hay were accidentally burned on the farm of James Wallace, Papatoitoi. The loss was £250, which was uninsured. John Purcell and Edwin Hunt Jaggar, were committed on charges of forgery and uttpring. A lodge of Odd Fellows has been instituted at Whangarei. A lad named Edward Goldie was thrown from a horse and fractured his brain. It, will probably end fatally. NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION MEETING. Rifle Camp, March 1. Match No. 1. Any Member.—2oo, 400, and 500 yards. Seven shots at each distance. Open to all members of the Association. Entrance fee, ss. Snider and mnzzle-loiding Enfield rifles of Government pattern. Prizes : LlO, L 9, LB, L 7, L 6, Lo, four of L 3, six of L2, eight of LI Total L 77. Prize list in order—Griffiths, Crossman, each 74 ; Paynter, Wemyss, Wilkinson, Hughes, Ross (Hokitika), each 73 ; Dixon (A.), Sampson (Kumara), Adams, Ricketts, Smith (Greymouth), M'Kenzie (Blenheim), Rogers, Lieut. Ballinger, Soraerville, Parlow, each 72; Chad wick, Payne, Gray, Anderson, Wimsett, Eliss, each 71. Randolph and Chapman made 71, but did not get prizes. Match No. 2. Volunteers Only. — 200 yards. Ten rounds. Open only to Volunteer Members of the Association. Entrance fee, ss. Snider Rifles, Government pattern. Prizes : LB, L 6, L 5, L 4, L 3, two of L2, five of Ll—Total L 35. Prize takers in order—Howell (Taranaki), Hoskins (Taranaki), each 39; Fowler (Waimea), 38 ; Waddell (Nelson), 37 ; Bennington (Wanganui), Loveridge (Taranaki), Beach (Stoke), Hunter (Waimea), Weir (Thames), Dingle (Taranaki), Mander (Taranaki), Paynter (Stoke), 36. Match No. 3. Volunteers Only. 200 yards. Ten rounds. Open only to Volunteer Members of the Association. Entrance fee, ss. Snider carbines, Government pattern. Prizes • LB, L 6, L 5, L 4, L 3, two of L2. Prize takers in order, number of prizes being reduced from 12 to 7

Cameron (Thames), Smith (Nelson), Bennett (Wellington), Dixon, (Wellington), each 3?; Armstrong (Thames), Keller (Thames), Pafslow (Thames), each 35. Thomas, Ingle* and M'Credie also 35, but no prizes*