INTERPROVINCIAL.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XII, Issue 269, 13 November 1877, Page 2

INTERPROVINCIAL.

[PRKSS AGENCT.]

Christchukch, Monday. A consignment of 100,000 salmon ova arrived by the steamer Rotorua on Saturday last. When the boxe3 were opened the ova were found to be in splendid condition. The following additional entries have been received for the- Canterbury Derby, 1879: — Mr Seabright's Blue Gown, by Blue Boy, out of Chatteris; Mr Redwood's br f by Slanderer, out of Awatea; Mr Redwood's b c by Totara, out of Skybird; Mr Redwood's eh f by Totara, out of Constance; Mr Redwood's b c by Songster, out of Toi Toi; Mr Redwood's b f Marie Stuart, by Totara out of Fidget; Mr Redwood's b c by Totara, out of Polly; Mr Redwood's b c by Totara, out of Corona; Mr Walters' colt by Isaac Walton; Mr Walters' filly by Traducer, out of Peeress; Mr Paterson's br f by Pertobe, out of Maid of the Mill; Mr A.Patterson's eh c, ont of .Little Lady.

The sales of pedigree cattle and sheep on Saturday were very thinly attended, and comparatively few sales were made. Mr Dawson, of Manawatu, purchased Orlando, a short horn bull, for 140 guineas, and Mr Taylor, of Wanganui, purchased Loyalty, a short horn bull, for 50 guineas.

Westport, Tuesday. Mr George Palla, the Buller County Council Chairman, and Mr Robert Whyte, representing the Westport Borough Couuoil, are delegates by the Luna to consult with the Ministry re the Westport and Reefton Road, which has been rendered impassable by the late floods in the Buller River, the only means of present communication being by boats. Large quantities of goods are here waiting transit. The Grey road to Reefton is also stopped.

Reefton, Monday. The Reefton Jockey Club race programme has been issued for the 26th and 27th of December. The aggregate stakes amount to £675 — Cup 120 soys, two other handicaps 65 soya each, two hurdle races 30 soys, and other events. Nominations close on the 24th November, acceptances on the 21st December.

Wellington, Monday. A preliminary enquiry touching the wreck of the Waihopai was held at the Customs to-day. The captain (whose evidence was corroborated by the crew) attributed the disaster to the vessel being caught by a sudden furious squall, which capsized ■ her, and then drove her on the rocks.

Tuesday. The following vessels have arrived at London up to the 3 1st October:— Wanganui, from Lyttelton; Whampoa,*from Melbourne; Julia Carney, from Adelaide ; Western Monarch and Northam, from Sydney; Assyrian and Harwick, from Lacepede Islands.

Napiek, Monday. Last night the Rev. Mr Berry preached in the Wesleyan Church. His text was the disgraceful conduct of members of Parliament, being made drunk to keep them from voting, etc.

Timaru, Monday. A shocking affair has occurred here. The police discovered the dead body of a child in a house occupied by a man named Coleman and five children. The child is supposed to have died of fish poisoning. Another child is dying of scarlet fever. Dr. M'lntyre, the Health Officer, was called in, and he ordered the immediate isolation of the inmates of the bouse. The father is in a mad state, and is reported to have had a rope round his eldest daughter's neck to hang her, but was prevented in time.

Auckland, Friday. Several charges of fradulent bankruptcy, for concealing his estate in connection with his late bankruptcy, was preferred at the Police Court to-day against H. S. Meyers. Only the first case was heard. His clerk, Stitbury, the chief witness for the defence, has been reserved for the Supreme Court. Heavy bail was taken. The other cases will be heard to-morrow.

Dunedin, Tuesday. A public meeting attended by 3no persons was held in the Temperance Hall last night to consider the political situation. The following resolutions were carried : — ( 1 .) " That in the opinion of this meeting it is highly desirable, in the interests of the colony, that the Government now in office should be allowed fair time and opportunity to investigate the state of the public finances, public works, and native affairs; and that the conduct of the late Ministry and their followers in endeavoring to prevent this is highly obstructive and reprehensible." (2.) "That as parties in the General Assembly are so equally balanced that neither side of the House has a working majority the immediate dissolution of the Assembly is absolutely necessary." (3.) "That a memorial to His Excellency the Governor be prepared and signed asking him to dissolve the present Assembly with a view to giving the constituencies throughout the country an opportunity of expressing their views upon the present state of public affairs." It was further resolved that copies of the foregoing resolutions should be forwarded to the Colonial Secretary and to each member of the Legislative Council and House of RepresentativesThe half-yearly meeting of the National Insurance Company was held yesterday evening, when the report and balance sheet were adopted.