TELEGRAMS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1141, 11 December 1879, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

'' \VELLIKGTON. December 10. The Wellington jC;ty Waterworks Loan, v/hich v.'as about to be jihiped on the London market, lias Ikjcii tempo>-.viiy withdrawn by the London agents of the Corporation Bankers, owing to the fact that the issue of the five million loan has

affected the market to a considerable extent. CHIiISTCHURCH. December 10. At the inquest held on the body of L. TT. M'Gregor, who fell over the gung'.vav of the ship Hurunui ou Monday nigh:, the third officer.-- Mr. Michael, was commended for the very prompt manner ih._ which he went to the assistance of the* deceased. TIMARU. 'v - December 10. 'I hc wc. 'hr.r is now warm, but heavy lb Hide iirc still coining down most of the river<. DUNEDIN.: 7 December 10. A Loauu.; t.degrain of . the S.ih inst. advises iii.l- 1 I-utows and Company, the leading South Staffordshire makers of bar iron, have withdrawn all quotations, and that prices continne to advance. On Monday night the Rev. Dr. Stuart, while walking in his garden, slipped and fell heavily, dislocating his shoulder and sust-.ining a rather severe shaking. He was atterfded to by Dr. Blair, and is progressing favorably. At the Land Board to-day it was stated that for the convenience of new arrivals and intending settlers, statements would be prepared, and posted in public places, giving all information regarding land open for selection. The Caledonian Society resolved to make the first prize for band competitors at New Year's sports LSO, and make 10 the minimum number of members in each band. AUCKLAND. December 10. The Eaglethorne Gold Mining Company have declared a dividend of 2s Gd per share, absorbing L 750. The Mayor gives a ten-guinea cup for competition at the regatta. Rewi i 3 said to be seriously indisposed. Tito natives are looking forward with interest to the great native meeting next month, when the land transactions with Ngaterawaka will be reviewed. The Regatta Committee met to-night, and decided for a champion schooner race—lst prize, L 100; 2nd prize, L3O. Large cutter race—lst prize, silver cup, value L 35, presented by a member, and LIS added; 2nd prize, L2O; 3rd prize, LlO. Two other silver cups will be presented for open boat and yacht races. Theie is every promise of a successful meeting.