TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 5005, 9 April 1877, Page 4

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

(from our own correspondent.) Marion, Sunday. A daring burglary was committed last Friday night at Munro’s store, Bull’s. It appeared that Munro was returning home at ten o'clock, when a noise attracted his attention, and going up to the door, he met a man coming out of the house. He challenged him, and the man attempted to run, but was caught by Munro. A souffle ensued, and Michel and Holland came and assisted in placing the burglar in safe keeping. He was brought up at the Resident Magistrate’s Court next day, and committed for trial. His name is Wilhelm Henrich Klein, and he is a German. He entered the store by means of keys evidently filed for the purpose. The County Council met here last Saturday. A letter from the Manawatu County Council, condemning the present system of rating, and asking the co-operation of the Council to have it altered to the acreage system, was read. Sympathy with the proposal was expressed, but no action was taken in the matter. (per press agency.) Auckland, Saturday. Dr. Skae’s report on the Auckland Lunatic Asylum is very unfavorable. It shows that whereas the building was erected for fifty patients one hundred and sixty-five are crammed into it. Patients are sleeping in corridors, top of stairs, and in every available space. He compares the asylum management unfavorably with that of Christchurch and Hokitika ; but says, considering the many difficulties, the rate of mortality is low and that of cures high. Christchurch, Saturday. The Board of Governors of the Canterbury College have decided to advertise for a lady principal for the Girls’ High School at £l5O per year, and a bonus of ss. for each pupil; also to ask the Government for an endowment

of 5000 acres of agricultural land for the school. The Board appointed a committee to select a farm for the purpose of an agricultural school. Reefton, Sunday. The result of the Caledonian crushing was 503 ozs. 15 dwts. retorted gold from sixty tons of quartz. Ddnedin, Saturday. James Williams and Robert Ferguson, found guilty of wounding, were brought up for sentence this morning. Judgment was reserved pending the decision of the Court of Appeal on certain legal points raised at the time. Edmund Wild was acquitted on a charge of larceny. This concluded the sessions. The land revenue for the Provincial District of Otago for the quarter ending March 31st was £18,620. Mrs. Darrell has left for Sydney in consequence of ill health.