SECOND EDITION LATEST.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2898, 10 July 1882, Page 3

SECOND EDITION LATEST.

NEW ZEALAND.

(Per Press Association.) Pound DeadNew Plymouth, July 10. The dead body of a man was found yesterday on the beach, near the' mouth of the Henui river. He was much disfigured ; but he has been recognised as John King. His parents are said to reside in Auckland, and he was wellknown at the Thames. An inquest will be held to-day. Latee. An inquest was held on the body of John King this morning, who was found drowned yesterday near the mouth of the Henui river. From the evidence adduced, it appears that deceased’s father bad served in the 43rd regiment in Waikato, and was a pensioner. Deceased had been in the A.C. force, and was at one time an apprentice to Mr Lewison, jeweller, Auckland. Deceased had been as billiard marker, but had been drinking heavily lately, A verdict of found drowned was returned. Supreme CourtChristchurch, July 10. The criminal sessions of the Supreme Court commenced this morning. Judge Johnston, after remarking that the calendar contained nothing of exceptional ‘ interest, commented briefly on each case to be heard. There are in all 21 cases for trial. A Solicitor’s BlunderDunedin, July 10. In Bankruptcy this morning in an noopposed case for discharge, it transpired that the debtor’s solicitor had omitted to file an affidavit of postage notices, and in consequence the proceedings have to be commenced de novo. PedestrianismO’Connor and Burke are matched to run on the Caledonian grounds on September 2nd. Arrest ofthe Delinquent. Cutbbort McKellar, the defaulting bank clerk, was arrested at the Bluff. Good DriverMr Driver intimates to the Press that having severed his connection with the Agricultural Company he is now free to attend to his parliamentary duties, and leaves for Wellington on Wednesday He denies any intention of resigning in Vogel’s favor. Supreme CourtThere are thirteen cases for trial at the criminal sessions of the Supreme ■ Court. i Educational- ‘ The quarterly returns of the Otago Educational District show an .average attendance of 15,765, an increase of 1000 on the same quarterly return of last year. Four new schools were opened during the quarter. “ No Appearance, Your Worship.” Invercargill, July 10. The members of the committee appointed on Saturday, were in waiting this morning at the , station, but Sir Julius Vogel did not arrive. Sudden DeathA man named Charles Pow died suddenly at the Oreti Hotel on Saturday night. It is supposed that death resulted from an overdose of chlorodyne. There will be ad inquest.