LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1756, 17 May 1882, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

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Christchurch, May 15

The Governor will be formerly token leave of by the Mayor and Council at the railway station to-morrow. William Rodgers, who received serious injuries through the collision of two vehicles at Lincoln, died at the hospital yesterday. An inquest was held on the body. The vehicles, according to the evidence, were on their right sides, but nevertheless they managed to come into violent collision. Neither carried lights. Rodgers had his ribs fractured, and delirium set in, but it was shown that his lungs were con-

gested and his heart very fatty, which really caused his death. The jury, therefore, returned a verdict of accidental death.

Wanganui, May 16. Walter Wiltshire Vause, who shot himself last night, died this morning. An inquest will be held to-morrow. Deceased was a remarkable clever mechanician, and had numerous trades at his fingers ends. Westport, May 16. James Johnston was to-day found guilty of perjury and sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment. Captain Bascand, of the barqae Celestia, has been appointed Harbormaster of Timaru.

Opunake, May 16. A lamentable gun accident occurred here yesterday, resulting in the seriously wounding of a young man named Thomas Fowler. He and another named Walter Stait were out shooting, when his gun accidently exploded, the charge entering the left side of his face, fracturing the upper jaw, and taking away portion of the ear. Until the doctors report, it will not Vie known whether there are any hopes of his recovery. THE TIMARU DISASTER. SEVEN LIVES LOST. DEATH OP THE HARBOR MASTER. Timaru, May 15. Further particulars about the wrecks show that after the arrival of the lifeboat at the wharf some seven or eight men had been picked up, but Captain Mills, Harbor Master, died a few minutes after he came on shore. Altogether six men excluding Captain Mills, are accounted for as missing, but it is almost certain that more men wen* drowned. The police and others are now searching along the beach to pick up the bodies. The names of the ten missing are—Robert Gardner, mate of the City of Perth ; D. M'Lean, carpenter of the same vessel j William M'Laren, waterman of Timaru ; Samuel Wilson, boatman of Timaru j Martin Beach, boatman of Timaru; Harry M‘Donald, boatman of Timaru. In addition to these is Alexander Mills, Harbor Master at Timarn, who died under the circumstances already stated. BURTON’S ROYAL AUSTRALIAN CIRCUS. This talented company of gymnasts, acrobats, and equestrians, with their troop of horses, arrived in Kumara on Monday afternoon, and last night gave a performance in their large marquee, which was erected in the State School gtound. The approach of traps and vehicles early in the evening from neighboring places, and a large number of people from the diggings, indicated something unusual was to take place, and on arrival at the ground at about 7.30, (half-an-honr before the time of opening the Circus) an eager crowd might have been seen struggling to provide themselves with tickets for admission. Long before eight o’clock the “ seats in the stalls” were crowded, and none were available after that hour. The “ pit” was also well filled ; and there could not have been far short of 800 people present. A brass band accompanies the troupe. They commenced playing at eight o’clock, and shortly after, six horses, with their riders dressed in costume, at a given signal made their appearance within the tent and into the centre of the arena. These performed a number of military evolutions and manoeuvres, and then Mr Bastolo, the “ indiamhber” or “ no-bone man” (as he has been styled) performed some of bis wonderful evolutions in leaping, tumbling and wriggling about, and shaking his head in a manner as it it was only connected with his body by the bare skin ; in somersaults he is very rapid. Ilia perfoi umnees were loudly applauded. The double olympian acts of Messrs Ge>rge Gibson and Jack Con.-ins were generally admired, and evoked much applause. The beautiful grey horse “Snowflake” performed a number of antics umntural to a beast, now trotting now galloping at the word of command. The trick pony “Sultan” also created much amusement, jumping over hurdles and gates or avoiding them at the pleasure of his particular trainer. The feats of the gymnasts, tumblers, and acrobats were deserving of the highest praise, and rapturous applause was frequently bestowed. Three or four clowns added very much to the enjoyment of the performances, the j"kes and conundrums being above the ordinary character. Other engagements prevented the company from*performing a second night, and they are announced to appear at Grey mouth this evening, The Manager intimated that they would probably visU Kumara again in about six months.