TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 4276, 3 December 1874, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

[Press Telegraph Agency.] Auckland, Wednesday. The following are the entries for the Christmas race meeting:—Yatterina, 9st.; Templeton, Bst. 111 b.; Creeping Jenny, Bst.; Discord, 7st. 41b.; Rangi, fist. 121 b.; Guy Fawkes, fist, 101 b.; Toi, fist. 81b. For the Steeplechase;—Rarey, Isleman, Butcher Boy, Highflyer, Darkle, Moose, The Arrow. Grahams town, Wednesday. Mr. James Mackay, junior, came into town from Ohinemuri to-day, and goes on to Auckland at midnight. The Star’s correspondent gives an account of the proceedings yesterday, from which it appears that Te Hira, after opposing the opening of the country in a moderate tone, retired from the meeting. Te Moananui still urged the natives to repudiate their orders on Ohinemuri. Strong language ensued, when several prominent natives expressed themselves determined to carry out their engagements, and formally ceded their rights—one of them by exchanging his toiaha for Mackay’s riding-whip. Te Moananui then left the meeting in disgust. On the natives re-assembling to-day Mr, Mackay was informed that Te Moananui had left for Shortland, and was going to Auckland. Mackay then adjourned the meeting,.and came on here. He chartered the steam launch by which he proceeds to Auckland to interview the Native Minister. To-day several natives said “Take the right to mine for gold.’’ Mackay replied that ho was only empowered to purchase land. Wanganui, Wednesday. Another old unoccupied building at the rear of Taylor and Watt’s store, formerly used as an office, was discovered on fire at eight o’clock this morning. It was undoubtedly the act of an incendiary. The fire under the lower wall had taken a good hold when discovered, but it was quickly put out. The insurance agents offer a reward of £2OO for the conviction of the person who this morning set fire to building in rear of Taylor and Watt’s store. New Plymouth, Wednesday Tenders for the purchase of the Go-Ahead have been opened, but none were up to the ■ upset price fixed by the liquidator, which is £7OOO. . me Taranaki Agricultural Show was held yesterday. The entries were not so numerous as in past years. A man was fearfully crushed at a sawmill on Monday last.

In the case of the Harbor-master v. James Billing, the Resident Magistrate decided that the word “owner” in section 42 of the regulations meant owner at the time of the stranding, and not at the time of receiving notice The case was adjourned till next Friday, to consider whether to proceed with the evidence or let judgment go and appeal about the decision. NAPljsn, Wednesday. H. K. Maclean has been elected lieutenant of the Napier Artillery Volunteers, vice R. Brooking, resigned. CiiniSTOHUitcH, Wednesday. Madame Goddard’s opening concert last night was a tremendous success. The hall was crammed to suffocation. Over 200 were refused admittance. The preliminary firing for selection of representatives to compete for the Government prizes is concluded. The scoring was generally poor, the highest one being that of Corporal Perrin, a representative of last year, who made 84. Geei'MOUTii, Wednesday. A fire occurred here this afternoon. One private Residence was totally destroyed. Great exertions were made by the Fire Brigade, through which a serious conflagration was prevented. Damage to the extent of about £2OO was done. Dunedin, Wednesday. Tho Choral Society gave the oratorio of the “ Prodigal Son ” to a crowded attendance in the University Hall last night. Trout fishing commenced yesterday. There was some good sport. At a full meeting of the Jockey Club last night, a protest against Mabel and the conduct of her rider in the St. Andrew’s Handicap was considered. It was proved that the horse’s head was turned after the start was made, and Dobson, the starter, and others stated the horse was afterwards wilfully held. Mitcheson, the rider, was disqualified from riding on the Forbury course during the pleasure of the club, and the consideration of the protest against Captain Hutchison and Mabel was adjourned till Saturday. Hutchison said that by this course he considered a slur was thrown on him, and handed in his resignation as Vice-President of the club.