NEW ZEALAND.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2772, 10 February 1882, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND.

• (Per Press Association.) , ScullingWellington, Feb 10. It is expected that a sculling match between Messenger and Hearn will be arranged. The latter wishes the distance to be three miles and a half. Ascent of Mount Cook. Christchurch, Feb 10. The Eev, W. S. Green, with a companion and two guides, {arrived by the steamer Te Anau yesterday. After consulting Professor Von Haast they determined to proceed via Albury and the Mackenzie Country to Mount Cook. They will follow the glaciers 6 or 8 miles and then go via a spur on the fionth Hochstetter gla.der to the south ■lope of Mount Cook and try to ascend the mountain thence* -Having done this they will follow the Tasman Glacier to its origin on the south-west of Mount Darwin. They are provided with surveying and meteorological, instruments, and also photographic apparatus.

Excavation AccidentDunedin, Feb. 10. ■William Curtis, a laborer employed on the Maitland street works, died yesterday from internal received through a stone falling on him. The Licensing LawInvercargill, Feb. 7. At a meeting of the Friends of Temperance last evening five gentlemen Were nominated for election on the town Licensing Committee. The opinion was expressed that they would also •receive the support of the licensed victuallers, and a deputation was appointed to confer with the trade oh the subject. . ...