TELEGRAMS

Patea Mail, 14 January 1882, Page 3

TELEGRAMS

(PER UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.) This Day. ENGLISH CRICKET MATCH . Dunedin.—The cricket match was resumed yesterday, the Englishmen’s first innings closing for 156 runs, as follows: —- ENGLISH ELEVEN. Barlow, 1.b.w., bC. Frith ... 9 Ulyett, c Spring, bW. Frith ... 7 Selby, c Davenport, b W. Frith ... 27 Bates, b W. Frith ... ... 66 Shrewsbury, c Harris, bW . Frith 1 Midwinter, c Harris, b Haskell ... 10 Scotton, c K. Cooper, b Haskell... 13 Emmett, c Crawshaw, b Haskell... 4 Shaw, c Davenport, bW. Frith ... 4 Pilling, run out ... ••• 3 Peate, not out ... 1 Byes ... ... ••• 7 Leg byes... «... ... 4 Total ... ...156 DUNEDIN TWENTY-TWO. The Dunedin team commenced their second innings yesterday, one wicket down for 29. Dunedin, This Day.—lt is raining heavily, and it is not expected that the match will be resumed to-day.

PROGRESS OP BREAKWATER. New Plymouth.^—The consulting engineer, Mr Thomson, in a report on the New Plymouth harbor, says the breakwater is finished for a length of 405 feet. The work has been well and carefully done, and has stood without any perceptible sinking. An estimate of the cost of the work done from Bth December to January Bth shows a very favorable result. Fifty-four lineal feet of breakwater has been constructed, containing 1069 yards of concrete, costing 25s per yard in the block-yard. There are 205 yards of extra blocks costing 18s per yard ; and 227 yards of stone in the quarry, costing Is lOd. The resident engineer, Mr Rhind, forwards a report which is very satisfactory, and bears out all Mr Thomson has stated.

* Volunteers—Nelson Meeting. Wellington.—At a meeting of the committee of the New Zealand Rifle Association held this evening, it was announced that the Government had given authority for free passes over railways to allJVolunteer competitors attending the Nelson meeting. Negotiations are now in progress with the Union Co. in regard to passages. “No Food.” Wellington.—Respecting the cry of “ no food,” it is reported that the Parihaka natives are now selling potatoes to the Government ration contractor. PETITION AGAINST Mr. WATT. Wellington.—The petition of Mr Ballanco against Mr Watt for the Wanganui seat has been received by the Chief Justice. The grounds of the petition are bribery by offering employment to two electors, also intimidation of three others by threatened deprivation of employment. Proposed Woollen Factory. Ashburton. —At a public meeting it was resolved to issue the prospectus of the* Ashburton Woollen Factory, witli a capital of £25,000, in £5 shares. It was stated that the object met with general sympathy in the district, and that- the plant could be purchased very cheaply in Lyttelton. Canterbury Exhibition. Christchurch. —Messrs Joubert and Twopenny made an application to the City Council for the use of Cranmer Square for the exhibition. Some members of the Council have agreed to recommend this. ' ■

Export of Meat. Dunedin. —The repairs to the freezing machinery of the ship Dunedin are completed, and the vessel has recommenced taking in meat.

Another Large Fire. Invercargill.—A big fire at Wiuton last evening destroyed Kilpatrick’s auction room and McLeod’s bootshop. Flames were first observed from the centre of the auction-room, in which it is said no fire bad been lighted for six weeks. White’s Hotel was saved with difficulty, and the progress of the fire was only stayed by a brick building. McLeod was not insured, and it is not known if Kilpatrick is. Fire at Dunedin. Dunedin.—A six-roomed 2-storey house in Elm Row, owned and occupied by Mrs Scolt, was burnt down yesterday. The adjoining bouse of Mr Woods, builder, was partially burnt. Scott was insured for £450, and Wood for £650. Auckland Wheat. Auckland, 13th.—The wheat crop is promising. The average is stated at 35 to 40 bushels to the acre. Visit of Maori King. Auckland, 13th.—At a public meeting, the Mayor decided to give Tawhioo a public reception. A procession and banquet have been arranged for. Subscriptions to defray the expenses are being raised. Passengers in Quarantine. Auckland, 13th. —The latest news from the quarantine station is that Crawford’s case is considered serious. The rest are well. Good Templars in Taranaki. New Plymouth.—-At the Grand Lodge session of Good Templars, the secretary’s report showed an increase of nine lodges, and 211 members. It was resolved that senior juvenile temples be established. New Plymmoulh, this day.—The Grand Lodge of Good Templars held another sitting yesterday, when the the question of founding a temperance scholarship in connection with the New Zealand University was discussed. It was resolved to recommend the subject to the consideration of the various temperance organisations in the colony, with a view to raising the necessary funds.