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Kumara Times, Issue 1710, 23 March 1882, Page 2

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KAiicouifA, March 20. Early on Saturday morning three stacks of wheat and one of oats, the property of Parson Broi., was destrojed by fire. It was uninsured. A reward of .£SO is offered for the discovery of the origin. At daybreak this morning four stacks of wheat, the property of IS. Warren, were destroyed through the s .meagency. It was insured for £2lO. It is Relieved to be the work of an incendiary. Wellington, March 23. It is understood that it was formally decided this afternoon that Parliament should meet on Thursday, 18th May, for the despatch of business, and that the proclamation to this effect has been for warded to his Excellency. There is little excitement as yet over the sculling race between Hearn and

Messenger, which will be rowed on Saturday, weather permitting. A further examination of the massive beacon ip th» French Pass, which was struck by tlie steamer Star of the South, shows that the Structure wad bodily Canted.qvbrj biit it will probable be as serviceable as ever. Christchurch, Maxell 20. The theatre was-Crowded ddst night to hecir Mrs Hampson, the revive fist. The trustees of- St'. -Paul’s Presbyterian Church Have bhen proceeded against for allowing a public performance in the building; The case will be beard on Monday. j. March 21. Mrs Hampson’s services are drawing crowded houses at the theatre.. The seats are crammed iorig before the appointed tinle.