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Wellington, August 28. A man named Dewar, who was stabbed at the Hutt in a drunken fray some months ago, died in the Hospital last night from the effects of the wounds. The trial of the assailant was postponed from last session, as Dewar was too ill to appear, but the charge will now be a more serious one. Auckland, August 27. Abel Fletcher, an Auckland ex-hang-man, has been arrested for a brutal assault on his wife. He was remanded, pending the recovery of his wife. Bail was refused. New Plymouth, August 27. A fatal accident occurred this afternoon to a seaman of the . Hawea while discharging cargo. A heavy bale was being hoisted frdin the hold, when the sling gave way and struck the seaman on the head, jamming it against an iron stanchion, and causing almost instantaneous death. His name was Macheu. Christchurch, August 27. The footbull match between Canterbury and Otago to-day ended in a victory for Otago by one goal and one try to nil. The goal was kicked by Rose from a pot shot, and the try obtained by MTvinuon. The back play of Otago was much superior to Canterbury, and their forward better than usual. This is the first goal ever obtained in one of these matches. Otago has now won two games, Canterbury none, and three have been drawn. The Otago team were very jubilant over the

victory. The weather was beautiful. About 1500 people on the ground. August 28. Information has been received that W. W. Charters', the defaulter, w»a caught in a fishing smack* oft* Biistol* with LISOO on him. Wanganui, August 28. The football match between Wanganui and Nelson resulted id ,tt Victory Jfor the former by one try to nil. The game was Well contested throughout, John Delves* manager of the Ga* Company, died on'Saturday night of heart disease and dropsy.