LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1670, 4 February 1882, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

[NEW ZEALAND PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Dunedin, February 2. "Robert Finlay, of the firm of Lambeth and Finlay, builders, attempted suicide by hanging. He had a three-, inch rope round his neck, specially bought for the purpose, had made his will, and completed all the preparations. His wife found him, and his atbempt was frustrated. He had been drinking heavily for the last two yeai's. Hawkesbury, February 2. A house at Waikouaiti was burned down on Tuesday night under suspicious circumstances. It was the property of Mr Strode, \Vho, when he left sold it to Constable Towtisend, stationed at Waikouaiti. The conveyance however was not concluded. As nobody was living on the premises, it is thought to be a case of arson out of revenge on the constable. There was furniture in the place, which had been sold to various buyers by Mr Strode, but none of it was insured. The premises were insured in the National office for £IOOO. Wanganui, February 2. Mr Milson, of Kaikokopu, was dangerously injured by the wheel of a vehicle passing over his head. At the funeral of Watts, who was shot at the butts, all the Volunteer corps turned out. About 1000 people were present. Most of the shops were closed. WELLINGTON RACES. Wellington, February 3. Railway Stakes—Mischief, 1; Lnna, 2 ; Lady Emma, 3. Hutt Park Stakes—Lady Emma, 1 j Mavis, 2 ; Sander Filly, 3. Hurdles Clarence, 1. Agent fell. The rider was not injured. Racing Club Handicap Poet, 1; Sir George, 2; King Quail, 3. Consolation— Luna, 1; Mavis, 2 \ Piscatorions, 3. THE ENGLISH CRICKETERS AT AUCKLAND, Auckland, February 3. The English were in all day for four wickets and 166 runs, TJlyetitand Bates, 14 each; Barlow an! Midwinter, 3; Sell>y retired ill at 20; Shrewsbury, 70; Scotton, 34, not out. He was in all afternoon. • The Auckland fielding was fairly good. 300 were present.