TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
I " (PER PRESS AGENCY.) I • Masterton, Wednesday.' ijjn inquest is being held on the bodies of Wilwtoi Hawkins and John McGovern, or MeGravhk-drowned in the Ruamahuoga on Monday. xFrom the evidence of Michael Doherty mate with Hawkins at Mauriceville, iu'lsppeared five of the men met at Harvey’s Hotel, where they had dinner and five drinks each. McGovern bought a bottle of brandy before starting for Masterton, but gave it to Goodman, to carry, as the other said he was too drunk to take care of it. Goodman packed,it in his swag, and kept it there. At the river Bremming went over first, then Doherty, McGovern, and Hawkinsfollowed together. McGovern, who was in the middle, fell before going in, and again when in the river, pulling the others with him. Doherty was pulled out senseless; the other two were drowned. The accident was seen by two settlers, one of whom, John Dorset, pulled Doherty out of the water at the risk, of his own life; The jury returned a verdict of accidentally drowned, and added A rider that the, Government 'should station a ferryman at the crossing place until a bridge was put up. Arrangements have been made for temporarily publishing the Register in a reduced form. It will be printed at the Standard office. , Williams, Cameron, and Co. and Sellar and. Hales have secured tempbrary premises. Napier, Wedaesday. . The presentation of a testimonial to Major Withers on his departure from Hawke’s Bay took place this evening at the Theatre Royal. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, there being a heavy downpour of rain at intervals, the theatre was crowded; even the dress-circle, which was reserved for ladies, was completely filled. The two corps of volunteers, artillery and engineers, were present in uniform. The band played between the speeches. Lieufc.-Colonel Lambert presented' the testimonial from the volunteers and the. friends of Major Withers, consisting of a handsomely illuminated address, a massive silver salver, and a purse of one hundred sovs. The cadet lieutenant presented, on behalf of the cadet corps, a gold pencil cose. Major. Richardson presented a handsome electro-plate and glass epergna ou behalf of the ladies of Hawke’s Bay. There was great enthusiasm throughout, particularly when references were made to the native war, and the services thereat of Major Withers, Colonel Lambert, Captain Kennedy, and others. The mention of the Omarum fight and of Te Kooti’a descent on Mohaka drew forth tremendous demonstrations. Major Withers leaves for Auckland on Friday. Graiiamstown, Wednesday. The Lauds Court gave judgment for the Crown for 54,000 acres at Aroha, the Broorahall Block, granting. to the opponents, whose case was urged by Hoani Naho and Taipari, a reserve of 7000 acres. Government were prepared, through their agent, to give these claimants a reserve. The laud is subject to £2OOO advanced to the natives. ‘ 'Blenheim, Wednesday, An accident occurred ou the railway this morning. As the train was approaching Spring Creek station, with steam shut off, it came against a partially opened switch, when the engine stuck; The weight severed a rotten sleeper, and the rails bent. The manager and passengers, seven in all, reached Opawa on a trolly. The guard and , driver were much shaken, . Subsequent investigation shows that the railway accident was caused by foul play,,and with the evident intention to throw the engine off the rails, It sustained, however, no injury. Ahatjra, Wednesday. Charles Nygreen?, au Australian by birth, for whoso apprehension a warrant was issued some months’ago, for stabbing Mrs. Elizabeth Campbell at Kumara on Christmas day, was traced and yesterday arrested at the Black Bull reefs, in this district. The prisoner was taken to Groymouth. Mrs. Campbell was dangerously wounded, and is oven now suffering from the effects of the stab. Dunedin, Wednesday. A case of sticking-up occurred in Mansestreet this morning. The perpetrators two young men named Richards and Kent. ; An inquest was held this afternoon on the body of a child belonging to a young woman named Caroline Young, and which was found; dead behind a fence .some few days ago. A verdict of died from suffocation, but that there was no evidence to show, how caused, was retUThe' site for a goods station continues to be agitated, and another conference will be held to-morrow. * __ i , > , w Christojiubch, Wednesday, SoVoral of those players originally, selected to practice for the football match with Otago being unable-to go to Dunedin, some aecondolaaa°playera have had to be added to the list. The Government land sales still continue re* tnarkably good. The amount realised ou Monday was £14,992, and on Tuesday £437.
The Charitable Aid Board have entered into their work in a very energetic manner. It is expected that considerable reductions will be made in the expenses of the hospital without impairing its efficiency. It, has been resolved that'as there are now 38 aged and infirm persons sadly dependent on charity, and as their members will be sure to increase, a permanent home be erected for them. O AMARU,- Wednesday.,
The final meeting of the North Otago Coursing Club for the season took place today on the Totara Estate. The weather was cold and the attendance small. The contest was’for the -Sapling Stakes, of £3 3s. each ; winner to get half the'stakes and £5 ss. added by the elnb, second sapling one-fourth, and two saplings one-eighth of the stake. The following are the .resalts B. Thomsons b d Temuka beat S. Greenfield’s w £ Pussy ; E. McKiulay's f d Wildrako heat W. H. Ronayne’s r d Roving Robin ;R. Smarts £ w d Tam O’Sbanter beat A. O. Patterson a brd d. Sprint- • J. Kelt’s w and bk s Morning Star beat J. Kelt’s w and bk s Flora ; A. Turnbull’s f or r and w s Cornet beat H. Honors r s Lulu ; T. McAuley's w and r d Shylock beat. W. H. Coggan’s r and bk d Coronet; J Brydon’s f a Brenda beat B. Thomson a f d Kakanui; A. O. Patterson’s f w s Bose beat J. Kelt's bk and w s Kathleen. First ties ; Temuka beat Wildrake, Morning Star beat Tam ! O’Shanter, Cornet beat Shylock, Brenda beat Bose. Second ties : Morning Star beat Temuka, Cornet beat Brenda. J. D. Kelt’s w and bk a Morning Star and A. Turnbull’s r and w s Cornet divided the stakes. It was decided by the representatives of the owners of Morning Star to divide the stakes, as It was getting late, and darkness was setting in. >■
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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5406, 25 July 1878, Page 2
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