TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 4976, 5 March 1877, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

Hokitika, Sunday. The presentation of prizes to the winners in the Colonial Prize Firing took place in the Volunteer Hall. There was a large gathering. The prizes were presented by Mrs. Bonar amidst loud cheering for champions Paynter and McLean, and local shots. A meeting of representatives was held afterwards in the Empire Hotel, when a number of resolutions were passed, for transmission to the Government. Captain Murray, o' the Thames, was in the chair. The first resolution expressed great satisfaction at the manner in which Col. Reader and staff discharged their duties, and especially with the services of the staff secretary Stevens. The second resolution was that the Government he recommended to secure a central and • permanent range, as the expense of making new ranges annually was a heavy item, which might be devoted to an increase of the prize money. This resolution was supported by the Westland representatives. It was also recommended that no prizes, except the range prizes, be less than £5 ; that the champions should be Government representatives, without competition ; and that the present qualification of competitors be continued. It was further recommended that a council or committee he appointed to make arrangements for the colonial meetings, consisting of a president, with one district officer and company officer in each island. . On the steamer Charles Edward leaving port a week ago a sailor named Chambers was missing. A human body has since been washed ashore near Greymouth, which is believed to be Chambers

The banks report upwards of 6000ozs. as gold produce this week of Hokitika and Kumara districts. A ball and banquet to the representative volunteers took place last night in the Town Hall and Volunteer Halls, which were connected by a temporary arcade. There were 200 present, and the affair was a great success. Ohhistchukoh, Saturday. The Times this morning says:—“ We learn that a writ issued by the Court of Queen’s Bench, and received in the colony by the Californian mail a few days ago, has been served by Messrs. Brogden on the Hon. Mr. Ormond for damages arising out of breach of emigration agreement of 1872. The writ names all members of the Fox-Vogel Government of that year, whose names appear on the records of the day as Hons. W. Box, W. Gisborne, Julius Vogel, C.M.G., D. McLean, C.M.G., J. D. Ormond, W. Reeves, J. Hall, and H. T. Miller. The writ also, for some reason, includes the names of Messrs. Sewell, Dillon Bell, and Waterhouse; but for what cause does not appear. We hear that Sir Julius Vogel will be requested to instruct a solicitor to appear for all the defendants.” Dunedin, Saturday. The following weights for the ensuing Dunedin races (sic) were declared yesterday : —Guy Fawkes, lOst.; Puriri, 7st. 71b.; Danebury, Bst. 31b.; Tadmor, 7st. 131 b.; Elfin King, 7st. 121 b.: Cloth of Gold, 7st. 121 b.; Fallacy, 7st. 101 b.; Middleton, 7st. 101 b.; Rob Roy, 7st. 91b.; Maid of all Work, 7at. 71b.; Hippocampus, 7at. 61b.; Dead Heat, 7st. 41b.; Titauia, 7st. 21b.; Nelly King, 6st. 71b.: Entally, 6st. 61b.; Telemachus, 6st. 31b.; Dolly Varden, 6st. Handicap Hurdle Race.— Tommy Dodd, list. 101 b.; Banjo, list.; Zetland, list.; Kildare, lOst. 101 b.; Strongbow, 10st.; Eclipse, lOst.; Darkie, 9st.; Camellia, 9st. Dunedin Jockey Club Handicap.—Guy Fawkes, 9st. 121 b.; Templeton, 9st. 61b.; Fishhook, Bst. lib.; Danebury, 7st. 121 b.; Puugawerewere, 7st. 121 b.; King Phillip, 7st. 91b.; Elfin King, 7st. 91b Middleton, 7st. 71b.; Cloth of Gold, 7st. 71b.; Stormbird, 71b. 61b.; Rob Roy, 7st. 61b.; Right Bower, 7st. 51b.; Fallacy, 7«t. 51b.; Hippocampus, 7st. 41b.; Maroro, 7st. 41b.; Puriri, 7st. 41b.; Dead Heat, 7st. 21b.; Stirabout, 7st. 21b.; Glengarry, dst. 121 b.; Entally, 6st. 31b.; Merry Bird, 6st.; Dolly Varden, sst. 121 b.; Spray, sst. 121 b. Handicap Steeplechase. —Tommy Dodd, 12st.; Zetland, list. ; Camellia, lOst. ; Banjo, 12st.; Forest Queen, list. The Times announces that the Government is dispensing with Sir. Torrance as gaol chaplain.

The prospectus is published of the New Zealand Timber and Woodware Factories Company ; capital, £210,000. The object is to carry out and extend Guthrie and Larnach’s business. . ', . - Great complaints are made regarding the selection of the team to play the English cricketers. It is rumored that Sir G. Bowen goes to India and Lord Normanby to Victoria or Sydney. The Star says it is reported in colonial circles in London that Fitzherbert will soon be made a K.C.M.G., and Prendergast knighted ; also that the Opposition are trying to induce Fitzherbert to take the leadership on principles of financial and fiscal reform. The millers have sent a circular to the produce dealers in the city and suburbs, stating they will not supply those who import flour, oatmeal, and other breadstuff's from Oamaru or elsewhere, and conclude the circular thus:— “ The object and fairness of this will be apparent.” It appears they have bound themselves by a penalty of £IOO not to infringe this compact. The Guardian is very severe upon this, and calls upon the millers Joutside of Dunedin to open agencies and break down the monopoly.

THE ENGLISH CRICKETERS AT DUNEDIN. Dunedin, Saturday. Play was resumed at 3 p.m., when Lathbury was put put on to bowl in place of Millington. Chari wood made a single in his first over. Two maidens, one by Everest, and another by Lathbury, followed. Rhodes let the ball pass him, and three runs were scored for a bye. Ulyett now made a single off Everest, and Charlwood cut the same bowler for 2. Ulyett next lifted the ball clear over the fence, and i were added to the score. Having made another single, he drove Everest to long-on, and was caught by Morrison. Telegraph : 3—38

—9l. Selby then joined Charlwood, but he retired at the second ball, being caught by Spring. Telegraph : 40 —91. Greenwood was next to join Charlwood, who quietly added six more to the score. Two runs were obtained by Greenwood, but he and Charlwood now parted company, the latter having been cleverly stumped by Spring. Telegraph : 5 32—97. Emmett took Charlwood’s place, and the score was soon raised to 100. Millington*, was again put on to bowl, and Emmett sent' his first ball to leg for 2. Greenwood contributed another, but was caught at point tfey following ball by Cargill. Telegraph : 6—12 —ll4. Armitage was the next to go in, and scored a single. The rain set in heavily at 4 o’clock, and the stumps were drawn. The game will be resumed at 10.30 a.m. on Monday. The following are the scores : ALL EXGLAND ELEVEN —FIRST INNINGS. Hill. 31331431, c Rhodes, I) Millington .. .. ID Jupp, 111, 0 Cargill, b Millington S Charlwood. 1311213211111111112182, st Spring .. 32 Uiyett, 2111113111311211211113142, c Morrison, b Everest .. .. 3S Selby, 0, c Spring, b Lathbury 0 Greenwood, 1111431, o Cargill, b Everest .. .. 12 Emmett, 321, not out.. 6 Armitage, 1, not out 1 Byes, &c, .. .. .. .. .. ~ 5 Six wickets for lid