TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 4350, 27 February 1875, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

[Pliii Pbess Agency. 1 Auckland, Friday. Sir Donald McLean was entertained at dinner; by the Northern Club last night. His speech contained no political allusions. He Ohiuemuri, he said the opening had engrossed a large amount of the attention of himself and Dr. Pollen ; hut the chief credit was due to Mr. Mackay, who had spent years in building up a state of things whioh led to the opening.

A meeting of Mr. Dargaville’s supporters urges him to continue the contest for the Superintenclenoy against Sir George Grey.

The Southern Cross has arrived from Napier. She reports that a hundred and fifty tons of sand have been taken out of the Pretty Jane at Poverty Bay, and that the vessel is expected to be floated off at once. Geahamstown, Friday.

Mr. Mackay yesterday concluded business with the Ohinemuri natives. When Sir Donald McLean left only the agreement had been signed. Since then surveys have been completed, reserves marked off, and boundaries defined. These details were embodied in schedule which was completed yesterday Cheers were given by the Europeans and natives for the prosperity of the new goldfield, also for Maokay, Te Hira, and others. Mr. Mackay came down the river last night and went to Auckland after a short stay herej with the documents in-his possession. No time is definitely fixed for the. issue of the proclamation, but it will probably be a day next week, and the plan proposed to be adopted is similar to that followed when the Whaugamata was opened, namely, by the issue of a gazette notice in Auckland and a proclamation on the goldfield simultaneously. New Plymouth, Friday. Some sheep have been taken by the Pariahaka natives as they were being driven up»the coast. Mr-. Paris has been communicated with, and is expected- to put the matter right. The culprits are'a bad lot, and are not supported in the act by Te Whiti. Wanganui, Friday. Wanganui Hurdle Race.—Warengate, 1 ; Whitefoot, 2 ; Butcher Boy, 3. Butcher Boy was backed against the field. Warengate won as he liked. Jockey Club Handicap ; 2J miles.—True Blue, 1; The Peer, 2 ; Medora, 3. Premier was scratched. Maiden Plate, of £SO ; miles,—Cornelia, 1 ; Hardy, 2 ; Hurupaia, 3 ; Maid of the Mountain, 4. ' ‘ Selling Stakes. —Diver won easily. r Consolation Stakes.—The Peer, 1; Gleuara, 2. There, was a good, attendance, and the racing gave great satisfaction.

CRICKET MATCH.—WELLINGTON v, NELSON. ■A Nelson, Eriday. The interprovinoial cricket match between this province and Nelson commenced this morning. The weather was splendid, bright sunshine with soft sea breeze. Nelson won the toss, for choice of innings, ’ and sent their opponents, first to the wickets. Wellington began, badly, . losing seven wickets for. only 20 rims, four “duck’s eggs” following one another consecutively. Knapp and Lockett then made a capital stand, and runs came apace, iimtil at, length Knapp was bowled by Had, after a beautifully played innings of 31. Lockett made up his score to the same number as Knapp—3l—and then was caught by Eden, who , also caught Bishop for a. cypher. Lowe earned out his bat 'for 8 ; Mason made a'good 13. Hale’s bowling was very destructive, eight wickets giving- way to him. The innings closed, at ,2 p.m. for 93 runs,The. Nelson men then went'in, and at 2.40 had losj three wickets to Armitage’s bowling for 27 runs, of which no fewer thin 15 were extras, • —a sad.comment on,the Wellington fielding. The scores are as follows ;

. 'Wellington —Fikst Innings. Lynch, b. Hale .. 2 Salmon, b. Halo 3 Mason, c, Wix, b. Hale 13 Armitage, l.b.w. ... 0 Werry, o, Knapp b. Hale 0 Cornish, c. Fowler, b. Knapp ' .. .. ■ 0 . Gouge, b. Knapp .. .. .. .. O ' Knapp, b. Hale .. ; . .. .. 31 Lockett, c. Eden, b. Hale 31 Lowe, not out.. .. .. .. .. 8 Bishop, c. Eden, b. Hale .. . .. 0 Byes 5 Total.. .. ..93 Nelson—Fikst Innings. Halliday, b. Armitage S Speed, c. Gouge, b. Armitage .. .. 1 Powell, b. Armitage 0 , B. C. Knapp .. 1 C. Knapp, b. Armitage .. .. .. 6 Cross, b. Armitage .. 4 Fowler, b. Lockett 20 Wix, b. Lockett .. 24 W. Eden, c. Armitage, b. Lockett .. 3 Hall, run out 4 T. Eden, not out 4 Byes, 13 ; leg byes, 4 ; wides, 7 .. 24 . Total 100 Wellington—Second Innings. ' Lynch, b. Hall 1 Lowe, b. Hall 2 Salmon, b. Cross 11 Gouge, b. Eden 17 Armitage, b. Cross 2 Knapp, not out 2 Werry, not out 1 Byes, &c. .. 4 Total .. .. ; 40 There are thus five wickets down in the Wellington second innings, for 40 runs. The game lias assumed a most interesting phase, and there is great excitement on the cricket ground, ns Nelson pulled up to and passed Wellington in first innings. The play has been very steady throughout. The Wellington cricketers will he entertained at dinner to-night, and the match will be played out to-morrow. The Manawatu will leave here for Wellington at midnight to-morrow.