Yesterday’s Telegrams

South Canterbury Times, Issue 7069, 15 February 1893, Page 1

Yesterday’s Telegrams

(By Telegraph.) AUCKLAND, Feb. 14. A man named William Robinson, a settlor, was thrown twice from hie horse near Wainka and died next day. A Maori youth named Uita To TuM was shot while pigeon-shooting at Whiriniki, and severely wounded in the head. A young man named W. Paine was committed for trial to-day on chargee of having obtained sums from various tradesmen, amounting in all to £lO, by means of forged and valueless cheques. FEW PLYMOUTH, Fbb. U. The duumyiam cases in this district have commenced. Mr O’Hara Smith, Auditor of the Crown Lands Department, swore an information to-day against John Lawson, of Eltbara, late of Okaiawa, for having made a false declaration under the Land Act. It fe believed that Lawson has left the colony, and a warrant for his arrest has been taken oat. It is expected that five or eix other cases of dummyism will be commenced in a few days. r J he Hon. Mr Seddon, accompanied by Mr Hales, the Government engineer, inspected the breakwater to-day, and received a deputation on the question of necessary repairs. It is reported that the bend of the breakwater is very weak, and may give way during next winter if not attended to. Mr Seddon raid that he was satisfied that that part of the breakwater would have to be strengthened at once, or serious damage would result. He would recommend the Government to grant prison labour, but would not grant money. CHRISTCHURCH, Fbb. U Lord and Lady Hopefcona, Lord Kortbesk, Mr Ralston, and the viceregal party from Victoria, arrived at Christchurch station by the 7 o’clock train from Ashburton. They were met by the Mayor and Mrs George, who introduced them to Mr A. B. G. Rhodes, the Hon. W. O. Walker, Colonel Gordon, and many leading citizens, and officially welcomed His Excellency to Christchurch. In reply Lord Hopetoun expressed pleasure at such a reception personally, and as the representative of Her Majesty. The party then drove to Coker’s Hotel, where they are staying. A guard of honour was formed by the Christchurch and College Rifles, with the Garrison Band, which played the National Anthem. G. S. Hickman, late clerk of the Avon Road Board, was committed for trial on two further charges of embezzling small sums of money, the property of the Board. The Canterbury athletic team were met at the railway station this afternoon, and accorded a very hearty reception from leading members of the Canterbury Athletic Club and other enthusiasts. They were driven to Warner’s Hotel, and their healths honoured very warmly. ;They have accepted an invitation to attend a performance by Holloway’s Dramatic Company to morrow, when the banner will be unfurled on the