PROVINCIAL NEWS

Kumara Times, Issue 2918, 6 March 1886, Page 2

PROVINCIAL NEWS

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Dunedin, March 5. A young man named Allenston, commission agent, had both thumbs and two fingers of the left hand blown off while handling dynamite caps, not knowing what they were. A young man named Wilson, aged 19, was killed near Kaitangata by being thrown from his horse, which took flight by a sister of the deceased handing him a tin billy. Wellington, March 5. A Cabinet meeting was held yesterday, hut it is understood that nothing of consequence was done, and the great question of dissolution and public works policy will nut be considered till a full Cabinet assembles at the end of next week. Messrs Lavnach and Tole will then be back. Messrs Jellicoe and Menteath, solicitors, have received a telegram from Mr J. D. Lance, M.H.R., stating he has forwarded a letter of apology to Mr Williamson, sharebroker, for the words used in reference to the latter gentleman at a banquet to the Governor at Wi-stport, A sailor belonging to the steamer Kiwi is reported missing since Sunday last. It is believed he has fallen into the harbor and then drowned.

Dr. Grabhatn was to-day presented with a handsome afternoon tea service, manufactured entirely of Thames silvei, and beautifully engraved; and an illuminated address. The presentation was made on behalf of the officers of the lunatic asylums and hospitals throughout the colony. Timaru, March 5. The railway station at Timaru was robbed of sixty-eight pounds fourteen shillings to-day. The money was contained in a leather hag in the ticket office, and during a few minutes ahsence of the clerk was stolen. It is understood no clue has yet been received. The authorities and police are very reticent about the matter. Auckland, March 5.

Jas. Branwell, railway engine driver, died in the Hospital from injuries received while entering with his train the Tuakau station. While looking out he struck his head against the water tank. He leaves a widow and five children. An inquest is to be held.

ANNUAL PRIZE FIRING. Wanganui, March 4. The present highest aggiegates for the Rifle and Carbine championships are as follow : RIFLE CHAMPIONSHIP. Captain Acheson, Riverton ... 287 Private Downie, Thames ... 284 Sergeant Remington, Wanganui 280 Private Giblin, Stoke ... ... 280 Private Maddock, Blenheim ... 280 Cooper, Auckland ... ... 279 Private Chuck, Blenheim ... 279 Sergeant Mooseman, Wanganui... 278 Sergeant Lee, Auckland ... 277 Private Mann, Dunedin ... 275 Private Taylor, Auckland ... 274 Private A. Mooseman, Wanganui 273 Sergeant Buchanan, Auckland ... 271 Sergeant Matthews, Masterton... 271 Corporal Frederick, Dunedin ... 270 Private Greer, Wellington ... 270 Private Howell, Taranaki ... 270 CARBINE CHAMPIONSHIP. Sergeant Rucben, Wellington ... 309 Gunner Webster, Auckland ... 297 Corporal Parslow, Auckland ... 296 Petty officer Lloyd, Wanganui... 296 Lieut. Ross, Napier ... ... 294 Sergeant Webh, Wellington ... 293 Corporal M'Kenzie, Wellington 292 Sergeant Perry, Wanganui ... 290 Gunner Bunting, Napier ... 289 Petty officer Turner, Wanganui 285 Sergeant Gray, Wellington ... 283 Petty officer Stitt, Wanganui ... 280 Petty officer J ohns, Thames ... 279 Gunner Williams, Napier ... 279 Seaman P. Weir, Thames ... 279 Gunner Bell, Lyttelton 278 Petty officer Meek, Wellington... 278 Gunner Barnes, Port Chalmers... 277 Gunner Driver, Port Chalmers... 277 Gunner Woolley, Auckland ... 277 Trooper Watt, Wanganui ... 276 Seaman Thorburn, Thames ... 275