PROVINCIAL.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume IX, Issue 11, 13 January 1874, Page 2

PROVINCIAL.

Wellington, January 13. Arrived—Ship Cissy, from London, 100 days out. She brings fourteen passengers, all well. At Me. srs Bethune and Hunter's wool sale today, clean washed fetched Is 3d to ls 4d; washed, ls Id; greasy, 9£d to lOJd; locks and pieces, 6d. Auckland. January 13. Mr Sauuders reports buyers of Bank of New Zealand shares £16 17s Gd; National Insurance, 20s; National Bank, 63s 6d; City of London, 235; Ruby, 7s 6d. Sellers: National Insurance, 21s; Bank of New Zealand, £17 ; Thanr s, 60s ; .Old Wbau, 80s ; City of London, 25s ; Caledonian, £12 10s. Grahamsbown, January 13. The II right Smile and Queen of Beauty drainage case is likely to be settle!, as those interested have agreed to a Conference. Dunedin, January 13. The cricket match between Otago and Christchurch commenced yesterday. Christchurch made in the flrst innings 78, and Dunedin 144. The second innings commenced at 5*30 p.m, Before twelve o'clock to-day, Canterbury were all out for 38 for the second innings. Total in both innings 116, Otago thus winning in one inningß with "28 runs to spare. The General Government have taken ttops to secure to the passengers the right of their luggage, which was alleged to be illegally sold in the Surat. The Masons have presented a testimonial to Captain Jacquemarfc, and a ball was held in his honor last evening. Christchurch, January 13. Mr Debourbel reports a good demand for National Bank and National Insurance shares. Sellers: National Bank, 655 ; National Insurance, 235; South British, 455; Shipping Company, 13s; Gas Company, third issue, 60^; Spinning and Weaving Company, 30s. Buyers : National Insurance, 225; 'South British, 42s 6d. It is intended to get up a monster tea party and picnic during the ses.ion of the New Zealand Wesleyan Conference which meets in Christchurch this month. Sixty-five pure bred Lincoln sheep of high pedigree have been landed from the Pleiades. Timaru, January 13 The soiree of the Primitive Me'iiodists, in connection with the laying o_ the foundation-stone of a new chapel, was an unprecedented success. Over 300 persons sat down. Several ministers of other denominations were present.