LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1986, 10 January 1883, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

[new ZEALAND PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Wellington, January 9.

Bather an important decision was given in the Magistrate’s Court to-day in respect of trustees of recreation ground to charge for admission on certain occasions. On boxing day the basin i*eserve was let to the Foresters for the purpose of holding a fete and a charge was made for admission. On this accasion a person attempted to gain free admittance and was refused. To this he demurred, and assaulted the moneytaker. The Bench held that the Society had a perfect right to charge, and mulcted the defendant in a fine of £2.

Christchurch, January 9,

The Rev. Mr Fraser’s case was before the Presbytery again to-day. The clerk said a libel had been served on December 12, but Mr Fraser had made no sign, and he was cited in accordance with the forms of the church for this day week. The request of the committee, appointed by the congregation, for a copy of the evidence was refused. Dunedin, January 9.

Mr Donnelly’s views on education not proving satisfactory to the Catholic party, it is rumored they will bring out Mr Maloney, ex-Mayor of South Dunedin. Mr Cutten has retired from the Peninsula contest.

Bishop Moran is a candidate for the Peninsula seat.

Bishop Moran in his published address to the electors of the Peninsula, after referring to the unsatisfactory views of both Messrs Larnach and Donnelly on the education question, says it is difficult to say which of these two candidates is “ more unjust and tyrannical in his principles and policy, and most opposed to the equitable claims of Roman Catholics and others who think with them.” He proceeded: “ Under these circumstances I offer you my services. I do this to afford all just men an opportunity of giving effect to their disapprobation of the principles and policy of Mr Donnelly and Mr Larnach on the education question, and as a protest against the cowardice of some and the tyranny of others. In the position in which I now place myself, I only claim to be regarded as a man, a citizen, and an elector of the Peninsula, and as the advocite of fair play and even-handed justice. I shall canvass no man; I shall employ no agents. Such as are willing to vote for me will come to the poll at their own expense, and purely for the purpose of protesting against injustice and advocating what is equitable. I make no apology for assuming this position : I am as much entitled to offer my services to the electors as Mr Donnelly or Mr Larnach, or any other man.” As to all other subjects likely to occupy the attention of Parliament, the Bishop says his principles will be found fair and just. Auckland, January 9. The Hamilton case was continued to-day. The evidence taken up to midday consisted of the testimony of a woman, a neighbor of Hamilton’s, who deposed that Priestly frequently visited the house, sometimes three times a day. Mrs Hamilton has frequently expressed a desire for a separation from her husband, once saying nothing but death or divorce would give her happiness. Later. The evidence in the Hamilton alleged murder is concluded, but the prisoners are remanded until to-morrow, to give counsel time to consider whether to address the court in defence.