LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Southland Times, Issue 1714, 14 March 1873, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Nelson, March 11. In the eighth match (skirmishing), Murray, Thames, scored 74 ; M'Lean, Thames, 72 ; Taylor, Otago, 71 ; Hoskins, Thames, 68 ; Thompson, Thame§, 68 ; Cowie, 68 ; M'Kenzie, Otago, 67; Wales, Otasro, 65 In firing off for third place, Hoskina made the splendid score of 84 points In the first match for all comers, Cohn, Canterbury, scored 25 ; Wilson, Otago, 25; Elder, A.C., 25; Mills, Auckland, 25 ; Blake, Napier, 24 ; Adam, Otago, 24. Cohn, Wilson, and Adam fired with small bore rifles, the others with the Enfield. This match was very exciting, as ties after ties were fired until Cohn succeeded in getting a bull's eye. March 13. An extra match came off to-day. Conditions : Black target, centre and bull's eye visible only to the marker, five ranges, three shots at each rany;e ; firing repeated at lame ranges with white sights, at the suggestion of Mr Soall, of Auckland. The following are the totals : — lst prize, £5, Taylor, 46, 45—91 ; 2nd prize, £4, Adam, 42 46—88 ; 3rd prize, £2, Clode, 40, 47—87 ; 4th prize, £1, Wales, 43, 44 — 87. The rain prevented another match of the same kind being proceeded with. The ball to the representatives, given lasfr night, was a great success. A bril liant company, numbering 350, was preaent. The prizes will be presented to-morrow. The Northern representatives leave on Monday, and the Southern men by the Rangatira on Sunday, early. Auckland, March 12. The Phoebe has arrived at the Manukau. The Governor at Ngaruawahia delivered an addre3B to the Natives at 2 o'clock, after the war dance. He spoke of the varm welcome he had received, and of the two races living in peace and friendship. He wished the Maoris and Europeans to form into one people, as the rivers Waipa and Horitua mingled their waters into one stream at Ngaruawahia. He hoped that war was closed and past for ever, and the sun of peace would shine forth. All the Maori po litical prisoners had been set free by him. Not one remained. As soon as the necessary arrangements could be made, a general amnesty would be proclaimed in the name of the Queen for past acta of rebellion to political offenders He hoped such acts of grace would further cement the friendly relations between the two races, and urged them to devote their attention to the arts of peace and industry, to secure for themselves the comforts enjoyed by Europeans.

Despatches received from Tauranga state that Mr C. De Thierry has succeeded iv leasing four large runs in the fiotorua district. The surveys of the same will be commenced at once, and the King Natives will not interfere. The land is of superior quality, and much of it covered with natural grass. The effect of these leases, it is believed, will be to open the whole Taupp and Lake country. There is great rejoicing amongst the Rotorua Natives in consequence, who are willing to lease the Kangaroo Plains. A. carved house has been erected at Tauruatikapuri for the reception of the Maori King, who visits Ohinemutu soon. The King has promised to haul down his flag, and be friends with the Natives. A European named Smith fell into a boiling spring at Kotorua, and was severely burned. Duvedin, March 13. The. City Council has been considering: the desirability of abolishing tho Mayor's Court. Arrived. — Southern Cross, from Hobart Town. bailed. — Dakota. Mr E. B. Cargill is a passenger in the Dakota for England. He has resignod his seat in the Provincial Council. Judge Wilson Gray has obtained twelve months' leave of absence. Judge Ward takes his place. The Ardmore station has been sold for £20,000. Mr J. ¥. Herbert is the purchaser An extensive fire occurred last night, totally degtroyiag Messrs Gibbs and Clayton's sawmills, Mr Beadell's turnery, Mr Goldsmith's cabinet maker's shop, and Messrs Spicer's wooden ware establishment. The origin of the fire is unknown, but the supposed cause is the heating of a journal of a machine shjitt. The destruction of property is estimated as follows : — Messrs Gibbs and Clayton, £5950; Asher and Co., £250; Messrs Spicer, £500 ; Mr Rendell, £800 ; Mr Goldsmitk, £20. The following are the insurances bo far as ascertained: — Messrs Gibbs and Clayton, Soutk British, £ LOGO; New Zealand, £1000; Scottish Commercial, £500 ; Norwich Union, £500 ; and Victoria, £500 ; Asher, New Zaaland, £2000; Spicers, New Zealand, £450; Goldsmith, Victoria, £1000 (?) ; Rendell, uninsured.