LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Southland Times, Issue 1770, 22 July 1873, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

"Wellington, July 21. The Ironsand Company's lease has been modified, and further concessions have been made to the Company. Operations will be commenced immediately. Mr Smith, the agent, proceeds South shortly to canvass, exhibit specimens, &c. Nelson, July 21. There was the heaviest snow-storm last night ever known here. CnEiSTCnufiCH, July 21. H. Cotterell and W. H. Atack have taken first and second University Scholar ships. The Jockey Club has published a full statement of the disqualification of Peeress. Lyttelton, July 21. Arrived. — Hope, from London, 105 days out. Dttnedin, July 21. Tenders have been accepted for £12,000 of Corporation debentures at an average of £101 10s. Mr David Proudfoot is the successful tenderer for the new railway wharf and reclamation at Port Chalmers, the price beiug £16,000. In consequence of a heavy fall of rain, the race between Fox and Drake, for £25 a side, and the championship of the Province of Otago, had to be postponed. The nominations for the .Dunedin Cup, sweepstakes of 10 soys , with 300 bovb. added, close here on the Ist November. An immense crane, for the Oamaru breakwater works, has been tried here to-day, and proved a great success, lifting 30 tons easily. Messrs Kincaid, M'Queen and Co. are the makers. Tue Mayoralty election to-day has resulted in the return of Mr Mercer. It was stated in the Provincial Council to-day that the profits of the Port Chalmers railway, for the quarter ended 30th June, were £1685.