TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5238, 7 January 1878, Page 3

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

Oamaru, Saturday. James Wheatley, an old settler, and a member for the Kakaaui Riding of the Waitald County Council, died suddenly last night, at his residence, Kakanui, of apoplexy. He attended a meeting of the Acclimatisation Societj in the afternoon, and rode home. When his housekeeper went into the sittingroom she found him lying forward on his chair dead. He was a great enthusiast in field sports, and took an active interest in acclimatisation, coursing, and racing. He was well liked throughout the district. Auckland, Saturday. Vane’s Harbor View Restaurant and wharf were totally destroyed by fire early this morning. Although there was a two-storey building in close proximity, and other wooden houses, the efficiency of the brigades and water supply confined the fire to the building where it originated. It was insured for £3OO in the Norwich Union. The charred remains of the body of a man were discovered after the fire. Identity not yet certain. They are believed to be those of an old tramp. , ! -'Sunday. The racehorse Magician has been sold by Mr. Buckland to Mr. R. Kelly for four hundred pounds. Messrs. Guthrie and Lamach have purchased the vessels belonging to Mr, Howard, and now trading on the AVrst Coast, including the Amaranth, Atlanta, Fiery Cross, and the ketch Wild Duck. Chbistchujich, Sunday. The Hon. 0. C. Bowen addressed his constituents at Kangiora last night. A vote of confidence in him was carried. Levy's company concluded a very successful series of concerts last night, and proceed to Nelson by the next steamer. Signor Giorza leaves the company through ill health, and returns to Italy. Gisborne, Saturday. Mr. Sheehan has telegraphed to the Mayor Stating that the Hinemoa with Sir George Grey will arrive here on Monday. Speechifying is to take place an hour after his arrival. A meeting of natives is to be held tonight to pass resolutions relating to grievances and wrongs to' be submitted for redress on Monday to Sir George Grey and Mr. Sheehan. On Tuesday morning the Hinemoa will leave for Wellington. Gbevhouth, Sunday. A largely attended meeting of the Greymouth Coal Company was held last night. The present position and future prospects of the company were fully discussed, and it was resolved that the capital should be increased by the issue of 8000 new shares of £2 each, £1 paid up. The directors were also authorised to mortgage the mine and plant for a sum cot exceeding £4OOO, in order'to secure themselves in giving their “ joint and several ” note to the bank for another draft to meet current expenses. It was understood that the directors would not find it necessary to exercise this power, but that the possession of it would facilitate dheir negotiations with, the bank. On all hands the greatest confidence in the ultimate success of the mine was expressed.