TELEGRAMS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1103, 31 October 1879, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

CHRISTCHURCH. October 30. Soundings taken in Lyttelton Harbor show that the depth is uniformly greater than it was in 18-19. This is satisfactory, as showing that the mud deposited in Camp Bay by the dredge has no deleterious effect. The Lyttelton Harbor Board proposes to establish telephonic communication between Lyttelton and Christchurch, so that the latest shipping intelligence may be available to the public at thoir offices in town. The newest telephones aro to be obtained from Home for the purpose. Bishops Redwood and Moran arc expected in Christchurch shortly, and a public reception will be given them by t f,e Catholics of the city. There will be an imposing ceremonial at the Catholic Church on Sunday, when the new organ is to be opened. Mr. J. F. Mitchell to-day sued Mr. H. V. Anson. Treasurer or the Canterbury Cotusir.g Club, fur 1,10. the value of the Tyro Stakes, won by his dog Smoker. For the defence, it was contended that the dog was not a sapling at tho time he r.'n. and conclusive '.•vidcni'e n"ing rriv«?n of this, the plaintili' withdrew, stating tiiat ho had bought the dog as a sapling, and thought he was entitle'! to the stakes. The Heitcii exonerated iiiin from any blame, and said that under the circumstances ho was justified in his action. An attempt to burn down the drying store of Mr. B. Hale, in St. Asaph-street West, was made last night about twenty minutes past ten o'clock. As a young man named Henry Oakey was passing, he saw a barrel of tar on lire alongside the weatherboard walls of tho store. Having called to his assistance a man who was passing, tiiev succeeded in putting the fire out before further damage was done than the scorching of the walls. There is a large stock in the store, consisting of tents, sails, tarnaulins. and sailmakers' materials generally. The' barrel of tar had been • rolled round from the yard, where it had | been lying with six others. As the stpre is | contiguous to the United Methodist Free Church and other wooden buildings, had , the tire once taken good hold the result might have been serious. A young man has since been arrested on the charge. He was brought up at the Resident Magistrate's Court this morning, and remanded until Monday ne;;t, i Tiiere is likely t<> magnificent show of shorthorn cuttle in the various classes at the Metropolitan Show. Among other entries received by the Secretary to-day there arc eleven from Mr. Joel Horwood, IJrigewater Park, Victoria, consisting of [ three bulls, one cow, and seven heifers of ! different ages, -4JI of these are high pedigree animals. FORT CHALMERS. October 31. Arrived—New Zealand Shipping Co's. Waipa, 92 days, from London. She brings 45 passengers, 1400 tons cargo, and a thousand birds tinder the care of Mr. Brandmullor. IjOO birds died during the passage, and only twelve insectivorous birds, including two nightingales, remain. The Waipa spoke tho following vessels Sept. 1, lat. 1 S., long. 23 W., ship Hydaspcs, from London. for Melbourne ; Sept. 9. lat. 26 S., long. 20 W., ship Young America, from Sail Francisco, for Launceston, 70 days out; Sept. 25, lat. 38 S., long. 21 K., barque Westbury, from London, for Launcesum. Arrived —Wellington, frojij Lyttelton. Sailed—Hawea, for Northern ports. NEW PLYMOUTH. October 30. A woman named Mrs. Connell committed suicide this morning by cutting her throat with a razor. When found by her daughter she was quite dead. She attempted to destroy herself three years ago, but since then has behaved well. A rerdict of temporary insanity was returned at the inquest this afternoon. TOLVRU. October 30. Mr. A. L. H. Dawson, M. A., was today appointed Rector of the Timaru High School, and W. S. Stewart, 8.A., as Second Master. The appointment of a Lady Superintendent was deferred. There were in all ninety applicants for the three posts. The Jewish bazaar will result in nearly L 490 being realised for the Synagogue Fund. 12\VERC ARO ILL. October The remanded Matanra arson case came on for hearing at tile i'uiico Court this morning. Fourteen witnesses were examined, including some of the principal residents of the district. The most important evidence wa3 given by Constable Fret well, who swore to the footprints about the house seen after the tiro having been identical with the boots worn by the prisoner Wheddon, who, on being arrested by him and Detective Twohev, admitted having tired the buildings for a monetary consideration, at the request of Duncan Cameron. Tiie latter was charged as an accessory. He, when arrested, also admitted his guilt, stating that he received his instruction from Donald M'Kay, a well-known contractor, who was n!so charged with aiding and procuring Whedilon to do the deed. When arrested some days since, both Cameron and Wheddon admitted their guilt, but M'Kay held out. The evidence to-day tended to show that the building was bought from Hugh Cameron for L2O, and removed on to a

vacant section and then insured for Ll7O in the New Zealand office, the policy having a currency of only two months, the premium paid being 8s 9d. The policy had only run one month when the fire took • place. On the application of Inspector " Fox, the three accused were further remanded for eight days to allow of further enquiries.