TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 4324, 29 January 1875, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

. [Press Telegraph Agency.l Auckland, Thursday. The Wesleyan Conference have fixed stations as follows :—Taranaki and Wanganui district—Taranaki, William Dirk; Wanganui, Eainsford Bavin, George Stanuard. (supernumerary); Patea, Thomas F. Eve. Baugitikei —Joseph H. Simmons, Thomas G. Hammbnd, William Kirk, chairman of district. Wellington district—Wellington, William Morley, Henry B. Dewsbury. Maori Mission—Hetaraka Warihi, native assistant minister. Hutt —John B.' Eichardson. Greytown, John Law ; Napier, Joseph S. Smalley ; Gisborne, one from England ; Wm. Morley, chairman. Nelson district—Nelson, Thomas Buddie, Win. Keall; Motueka, William H. Marten ; Blenheim, George S. Harper, one wanted ; Hokitika, John S. Eishworth ; Greymouth, David McNiooll; Thos. Buddie, chairman. Canterbury district—Christchurch, James Buffer, Josepih Berry ; St. Albans, Alfred B. Fitohetts, John Aldred, supernumerary ; Lyttelton, Win. Lee, Eanpaki To Koto, the native assistant minister ; Springtoh, Wm. Connell ; Selwyn, Wharton S. Harper; Kaipoi, Thos. G. Carr; Bangiora, Henry Bull aud Paul Fairclough ; Timaru, Wm. O. Oliver and Wm. H. Beck James Buffer, President of the Couforence, chairman. Otago district—Dunedin, Charles W. Bigg : Waikouaiti, a home missionary ; Clyde, a home missionary ; Port Chalmers, Francis W. Isitt ; Balclutha, Fred. C. Dewsbury ; Lawrence and Boxburgh, Geo. Bond.; Oamaru, John Armitage; luvercarGill, James A. Taylor; Charles W. Bigg, chairman. Messrs Buddie, Bigg, Fitcbett, and Morley, were chosen representatives in the General Conference in Australia.

The millers dropped the price of flour £2 per ton today. At the Wesleyan Conference to-day the seeoretary read the report of the Book Committee and resolutions of Conference respecting missions. The following estimates of charges upon the Home Mission fund were passed : Auckland, £489 : Taranaki, £200; Wellington, £294; Nelson, £SO; Canterbury, £220 ; Otago, £25; Alexandra, Thursday. Sir Donald McLean, Commissioner Kemp, and Paora Tuhaere arrived yesterday. Whitiora and other natives are expected from Kuiti to-day to escort them to Waitone, where Tawhiao will interview the Defence Minister.

Wanganui, Thursday. Owen Igo was to-day committed for trial at the Supreme Court for attempting to kill John Woods, by striking him on the head with an axe.

Dunedin, Thursday. The acceptance of Ngaro for the Dunedin Cup has been received per Phcebe. Tapanui Baces,—There were only two entries for the Maiden plate—Sonnambula and Sultan. The former cantered round, Sultan not coming to the post. Three out of twelve entered started for the Tapanui Handicap, of 60 sovs. Eight Bower, 1 ; Traitor, 2 ; Stackpole, 3. The weather was fine but the attendance only moderate. Christchurch, Thursday. A fire occurred early this morning - , hut it was confined to large stables and outbuildings in rear of the White Swan Hotel. The tota damage was about £llOO. It is partly covered, by insurance in the London, Liverpool, aud Globe, South British, aud National Companies, the bulk being in the first-named. The annual meeting of the New Zealand Shipping Company will be held at noon to-day. The following is the directors’ report :—The directors, in presenting to the shareholders their first balance-sheet, embracing the operations from the foundation of the company, in November, 1872, express their regret that these have resulted in a net loss of £14,300 3s. lid, which amount includes all expenses attendant on the formation of the company, of special representatives to London, and all charges at head offices to 31st December, aud at branches to 30th December, and in London to 30th September, 1874. Shareholders-will recognise that the policy of lowering freights from Loudon to the colony, and from the colony to London, to unremunerative rates, which was adopted by firms engaged in the New Zealand shipping trade, when this company commenced to run its line, fully accounts for the loss entailed on the company. The directors are glad to he able to inform the shareholders that such policy now has been abandoned, and that the three lines are all carrying cargo on uniform scales of freightage at rates which, while recognised as fair and reasonable by shippers, are remunerative to the company, and all losses caused by the previous policy have already been brought to account. The directors feel they can with confidence advise shareholders to look forward to a successful and dividend-paying future for the company. Satisfactory arrangements have been concluded for the management of the company’s business in London. An influential and able Board of Advice has been constituted, and an efficient manager appointed. The financial arrangements made by the directors will render it unnecessary to make any further calls on capital account during next six months, and the Board are sanguine that none will require to be made during the current year, but circumstances may arise which will make it needful to call up not exceeding 50s. a share between July and December. The fleet of the company is in an efficient state, and the ships are ably commanded. The directors, however, regret that the absence of profits at this period precludes them writing off any amount for depreciation, as contemplated by the articles of association. 6 p.m. The New Zealand Shipping Company’s meeting was largely and influentially attended. Mr. Beeves, the chairman, made a statement showing that the company was in a more hopeful position than it had ever been. It was the intention of the directors to add four or five new vessels to their fleet of ships. The adoption of the reports and accounts was moved by the chairman, and seconded by Mr. Prosser, of Dunedin, and carried. The retiring directors were re-elected. The utmost unanimity characterised the whole proceedings. At a meeting of directors, held after the annual meeting, Mr. Coster was elected chairman, and Mr. Murray-Aynsley, of Miles and Co., deputy-chairman. INTEKPBOVINCIAL CEICKET MATCH. Chmstchueoh, Thursday. The weather was cloudy aud threatening, but good for the game. Play began at 12.15. The Christchurch men went to the wickets. There was a good sprinkling of spectators. Ollivier and Nelson, for Canterbury, went first to the wickets, Glen and Downes bowling for Otago. After balf-an-hour’s play Nelson was caught by Glen off Downes, having only scored two. One for eleven. Corfe took Nelson’s place, aud immediately began to score rapidly. Downes was then relieved in the bowling, but the first ball went wide, and off it four was scored. Ollivier played steadily, Corfe making the runs. When the players adjourned for lunch the scores stood —Corfe, twenty-six, not out; Ollivier, twenty, not out. Glen is bowling splendidly,, being well on the spot and difficult to play. The following were the complete scores up to the time of drawing the stumps :—Canterbury, first innings—Ollivier, 1111121414212133144113111141, caught Lambert, bowled Paramour, 52; Nelson, 11, caught Glen, bowled Downes, 2 ; Corfe, 24121113141 14121111221115213122311452121231231, leg before .vicket, bowled Tait, 88 ; Bader, 414112 111141211322, run, out, 33 ; Lee, 1412132211 1111, bowled Paramour, 25 ; E. Fowler, 5223 1331423212321, caught Paramour, bowled Glen, 40 ; Stevens, bowled Paramour, 0 ; J. Fowler, 12111113, not out, 11 ; Sweet, 32, not out, 5 ; extras, 28. Betting is greatly in favour of Canterbury. THE VOLHNTEEE FIKING AT THE THAMES. Paramea, Thursday. THE FIFTH INFANTRY HATCH Was commenced at 650 yards, and five rounds fired before breakfast. Dull morning, and a few drops of rain. The men were thrown out of their calculation as to elevation. Hoskins is looked to for champion ; "Wilson, of Otago, is close behind. The total scores of the match are :—Eichardson, 24 ; Clark, 30 ; McKenzie, 24 ; Sykes, 26 ; Elder, 24 ; Brown, 30 ; Gascoigne, 15 ; Fenton, 29 ; Gallagher, 31 ; Skinner, 32 ; Curtis, 29 ; Kingswell, 24 ; Martelli, 24 ; Duudas, 24 ; Sutton, 26 ; Cordon, 21 ; Armstrong, 29 ; Marshall, 23 ; McKee, 10 ; Blythe, 20 ; Partington, 17 ; Morris, 29 ; Bassett, 19; Hamlin, 17 ; Eountree, 16 ; Purnell, 25 ; Grant, 16 ; Chase, 23 ; McLaren, 31 ; McLean, 26 ; Blatch, 29 ; Grundy, 14 ; Murray, 25; Munyayd, 24 ; Eeuouf, 29 ; Stonebridgc, 20 ; Burns, 21 ; Mcllvride, 31 ; Morley, 30 ; Wilson, 32 ; Byan, 23 ; Campbell, 28 ; Christie, 20 ; Hoskins, 32 ; Day, 28; Soper, 15 ; Hay, 27 ; Kobinson, 19 ; Coleman, 29 ; Tomlinson, 18 ; Fairbrother, 17 ; Campbell, AC., 17 ; Gilbert, 29 ; Captain Murray, 27 ; Chalklin, 24 ; Nelson, 22 ; Goldie, 29 ; Leigh, 25 ; Heaphy, 24 ; Johnston, 20 ; Fox, 32 ; Greer, 22 ; Black, 24 ; J. McLeod, 28 ; Thompson, 24. In firing off ties, Skinner, Fox, Hoskins, and Wilson made 4 for first prize. Skinner and Wilson 3 first round, second, Skinner 4, taking second prize ; Wil-

eon, 3, third ; Hoskins, fourth. Gallagher and McLaren tied, 31. Xu firing off, Gallagher made 3, taking fifth prize. Total aggregate scores for belt—Richardson, 139 ; McKenzie, 125 ; Sykes, Thames, 137 ; Elder, 143 ; Gascoigne, 118 ; Gallagher, 145 ; Skinner, Auckland, 143 ; Curtis, 125 ; ICingswell, 133 ; Martclli, 132 ; Duudas, 128 ; Sutton, 135 ; Gordon, Thames, 131 ; Armstrong, 143 ; Blythe, 147 ; Partington, 131 ; Morris, 132 ; Bassett, 136 ; Hamlin, 125 ; Morley, 144 ; Wilson, 156 ; Ryan, 141 ; Christie, Otago, 127 ; Hoskins, Thames, 152 ; Dey, 134; Soper, 135 ; Hay, 128 ; Tomlinson, 122; Grant, Thames, 131 ; Chase, 145 ; McLean, 139 ; Black, 147 ; Grundy, 110 ; Muuyard, 125 ; Kenouf, 136 ; Stouebridge, 137 ; Mcllvride, 137 ; Campbell, 141 ; Gilbert, 150 ; Murray, 142 ; Chalklin, A.C., 120 ; Goldie, Otago, 149 ; Leigh, Auckland, 147 ; Heaphy, 123 ; Johnston, 130; Pox, 140; Bluck, 126 , McLeod, 145. The following are the scores at the 500 yards range 'the first fired in this match) ; Collard, 20 ; lliohardson, 17 ; Clarke, Thames, 18 ; McKenzie, 10 ; Sykes, Thames, 18 ; Elder, 20 ; Brown, Thames, 17 ; Gascoigne, 15 ; Penton, Thames, 22 ; Gallagher, 16 ; Skinner, Auckland, 20 ; Curtis, 15 ; Kiugswell, 19 ; Martella, 19 ; Dundas, 20 ; Sutton, 12 ; Gordon, Thames, 17 ; Armstrong, 21 ; Marshall, 18 ; McKee, 15 ; Blythe, 21 ; Partington, 22 ; Morris, 22 ; Bassett, 18 ; Hamlin, 19 ; Rountree, 19 ; Purnell, 20; Morley, 22 ; Wilson, 20 ; Ryan, 19 ; Campbell, Thames, 20 ; Christie, Otago, 16; Hoskins, Thames, 20 ; Dey, 16 ; Soper, 16 ; Hay, 15 ; Robinson, 22 : Coleman, 15 ; Tomlinson, 26 ; Pair-brother, 20 ; Grant, Thames, 20 ; Chase, 22 ; McLean, 20 ; McLaren, 23 ; Churton, 5 ; Black, 23 ; Grundy, 20 ; Murray, A. C., 14 ; Muuyard, 22 ; Renouf, 24 ; Stonebridge, 13 ; Burns, 20 ; Mcllvride, 15 ; Campbell, 9 ; Gilbert, 20 ; Murray, Thames, 16; Chalklin, A. C,, 9 ; Goldie, Otago, 20; Leigh, Auckland, 19 ; Heaphy, 19; Johnston, 20 ; Pox, 23 ; Greer, 20 ; Black, 20 ; McLeod, 20 ; Thompson, 15. At the 600 yards, after two rounds, rain prevented the firing. Weather threatening. Bad night. The representatives were invited to a concert of the Choral Society.