Yesterday’s Telegrams

South Canterbury Times, Issue 7074, 21 February 1893, Page 1

Yesterday’s Telegrams

(Bx Temge&pf.'} AUCKLAND, Feb. 20. At the annual meeting of the Auckland Typographical Association ihe report of the board of management showed that during the past six months there had been a decided improvement in the printing trade in this city. The chairman (Mr Began) said it was probable that the tariff would be revi*ed next session and an increased duty placed on all imported printing material. It was the intention of the Auckland Association to seek the co-operation of all the kindred societies in New Zeilatid in representing to the Government against the large amount of printing done in Lyttelton gaol. The secretary was instructed to write to the Government and the local members of Parliament requesting that the Industrial Conciliation Bill might be passed next session, and that arbitration shonld be made compulsory. Mr James Began was re-elected president. The Board of Governors of Auckland College ond Grammar School have offered the position of headmaster, vacated by Mr Boarke, to Mr J. W. Tibbe, mathematical master. WELLINGTON. Fbb. 20. Heavy northerly gales are being experienced. The weather has been stormy ever since the earthquake. The criminal calendar contains 13 eases against 10 prisoners. The charge of the attempted murder of Mr J. L. Kirkbride against Thomas is the moot serious. A boat with five Wellington residents went out fishing yesterday, and when it was found that it had not returned some anxiety was caused, as a strong northerly wind was blowing. The Mana went out to search, and late in the afternoon came back with the men, who had spent the on Ward’s Island The boat bad been seen drifting about near the beads, and there was considerable excitement until it became known that the men were safe. HOKITIKA, Fra. 20.

Heavy squalls from the nor’-west last night were succeeded by a terrific rainstorm this morning. The river was swollen to the top of the works, and the lowlying portions of the town were under water. No damage is reported. The weather is now moderating. ASHBURTON, Fbb. SO. Thirteen stacks belonging to Mr Duncan Cameron, of dunes, Methven, were fired on Saturday night and totally destroyed, evidently by incendiarism. The police this afternoon arrested a man named Coleman on suspicion. DUNEDIN, Fbb. 20. The following mining returns are reported : Ettrick Dredging Company 17oz, Roxburgh Company lOoz, Jutland Flat Company S6oz lldwt, Upper Waipori Company 2400 z 2dwt, Waipori Deep Load Company 28oz 3dwt, Sow Hoy Big Beach Company 620 z 16dwt 16grs. On an examination of the boy Rossi, who was riding Captive when he fell, it was found that his injuries were not serious. At the inquest on John Godfrey Smith, hilled at Port Chalmers by a bale of wool falling on him, a verdict of accidental death was returned. Deceased was a native of Hobart, 27 years of age, and a wharf labourer. Johanna Ay son, 72 years of age, was drowned in the Wyndham river to day. She was on a visit to her daughter, Mrs Doull, and went out for a walk. Not returning a search was made and the body found in the river, 160 yards from the bouse. Mrs Ayson was partially blind