TELEGRAMS

Patea Mail, 18 January 1882, Page 3

TELEGRAMS

(per united press association.) This Day. Incorrect Accounts. Wellington, 16th,—It is rumoured that a discrepancy of £l5O has been discovered in the accounts of the Wellington City Tramway Company, and that a strict investigation is being made into the matter. Heavy Libel Case. Christchurch.—ln the Supreme Court, the case of Masset v. Allen, in which an ex-town clerk claims £2,500 damages for alleged libel, is being heard. Electric Fire Alarms. Auckland.—The electric fire alarm system is in working operation. Scarlet Fever Outbreak. Auckland.—Scarlet fever of a malignant type is prevalent in this city and suburbs. Industrial Home. Auckland.—The Industrial Horae committee have notified Government of their intention to hand over that institution on April Ist, Diet Reform; Christchurch. —At a meeting last night, it was resolved to form a Dietic Reform Association here. Opera Company. J. P. McDonald, agent for J. C. Williamson, left for Sydney yesterday to arrange a visit of the Patience Opera Bouffe Company to New Zealand. Deceased Wife’s Sister. Dunedin.—Presbyterian Synod debated at length last night the question of marriage with a deceased wife’s sister. Ultimately, a motion was carried by a majority of six for referring the question to Presbyterians and kirk sessions, with a view to dealing with it next year. Keeping: Gaming House. Dunedin.—The charge against R. D. Pirie, hairdresser, of keeping a gaming house and allowing a lotalisator to be worked in his shop, on the Invercargill races, was gone into. The Magistrate reserved his decision on the legal points raised by defendant’s counsel. Fire at Ashburton. Ashburton.—MrLancaster’s slaughterhouse was destroyed last night by fire. The same place was burnt down about five years ago. Estimated loss, £SOO. UNION OF PRESBYTERIANS.

Dunedin.—The Presbyterian Synod have discussed the question of union with the Northern church, viz., the rest of the Presbyterian church throughout New Zealand. The committee appointed last session brought up a report enumerating proposals made to the Northern Union Committee to form a basis of union, and states that no serious opposition is expected to any of them, except one that Dunedin should be the permanent head-quarters of the whole church. However, the Northern Union Committee, never having met, had not considered the proposals, so that the subject was not advanced any further than last year. It was agreed to continue the committee in office, and remit the proposal to the presbyteries and sessions for report at next synod.

Site for Exhibition. Christchurch.—ln consequence of opposition from residents in the vicinity of Cranmer Square, Messrs Joubert and Twopenny have withdrawn their application for use of the Square for the International Exhibition. ENGLISH CRICKET AT OAMARU. Oaraaru, Tuesday Night.—The match was finished to-day, resulting in a win for the English with only one innings, and 29 runs to spare. English score 146, including 40 for Midwinter, 36 Barlow, 38 Bates. The Oamaru score was 60 first innings and 57 second, making together 117 against 146.