LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1493, 11 July 1881, Page 1

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

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Christchurch, Idly 9. TWo sharp shocks of earthquake were felt this afternoon about 10 minutes to 2 o’clock; "WEllington, July 9. A fireman named Harry Bell, belonging to the steamer Huia, was found in the water shoTtly before midnight on Saturday. He was in an exhausted state, and was taken to the hospital, where he succumbed. OAMARU,0 AMARU, July 8. William Ross, groom to Dr. Garland, was found dead in his foom this morning. Death is supposed to have been caused by the fumes of a stove fire, as a bird in the room was also dead. THE SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP OF NEW ZEALAND. Wellington, July 9. The weather this morning was threatening, and it was not until some time after noon that the competitors agreed to start. Hearn was the favorite at 3 to 2, but in one or two cases 2 to 1 was offered on him. The cotlrse whs 3| miles straight, and had the day been picked, the men could not have made a better choice. The boats were taken up to the starting post in one of the boats of the Naval Brigade—White accompanied his boat, but Hearn preferred to drive up. At the time appointed for the race, both wharves were crowded, and the breastwork was lined with anxious spectators. After a few minutes at the post Hearn and White came together, and got in position, reference being made to the excellent condition in which both men appeared. At exactly ten minutes to four Hearn, after getting a reply from White that he was ready, said “ Go.” A better start could not have hen effected, both men gripping the water almost simultaneously. White rowed 40 i in the first minute, Hearn registering 37. After this White took a lead of about half a length, and the cry from the steamers was that he would win. However Hearn was not to be despised, and, notwithstanding the advantage gained by White, he rowed a stroke of 35 to the minute; White at this time was rowing 39. When 500 yards had been covered, Hearn commenced to creep up, eventually passing White and assuming the lead. Both men were rowing within themselves, White’s style being much fancied. Hearn still kept up a steady stroke, and forged ahead. On passing the slaughter yard, be was leading by a length, and on neiring the Kaiwarra he was fully five lengths ahead. Here White was called upon, but his efforts were unavailing, Hearn rowing in the easiest of winners by 10 lengths. The general feeling was that Hearn was never called upon to row. Hearn was loudly cheered on passing the winning post, and on his appearing at the shed he was carried shoulder high. Betting throughout was in favor of Hearn, and immediately before the race started 2 to 1 was offered, but no acceptors could be found. Mr Andrews, M.H.R. for Christchurch, acted as referee, and the manner in which the preliminaries connected with the race had been carried out gave much satisfaction. Mr Kohn officiated as timekeeper, and his time for the race (27 rains. 28 secs.) is considered to be very good. W. White piloted his brother, while C. Batkin officiated in a similar manner for Hearn. At the Theatre to-night Hearn will be presented with a silver cup. Auckland, July 8. Considerable disappointment is felt at the defeat of Albert White by Hearn.