GENERAL TELEGRAMS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 103, 9 August 1910, Page 5

GENERAL TELEGRAMS.

EARTH SHOCKS. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Nelson, Lust Night. Two strong shocks of earthquake lasting five seconds, closely following eaeh other, were felt at 2.15 p.m. to-day. Christchurch, Last Night. There was a sharp shock of earthquake at Hanmer at 2.12 p.m. to-day. A slight shock was felt in Christchurch about the same time. NEW POST OFFICE. Christchurch, Last Night. The 'Postmaster-General will lay the ' foundation stone of the new Post Office at Waddington to-morrow. ' * ' RIVERS IN FLOOD. Christchurch, Last Night. ■) The .Chief Postmaster has been advised . that the Conway river cannot be crossed, ' and that the Waiau is also in flood and i only crossable by 'boats, i The Kaikoura mail coach did riot leave Cheviot this morning. r i THE GOVERNOR'S MOVEMENTS. ■ Christchurch, Last Night. His Excellency Lord Islington passed to-day in ' sightseeing and private busi- - ness. To-morrow he attends the Canterbury Jockey Club's Grand National meet- - ing at Ricearton, and on Wednesday 1 morning he leavea for Dunedin by the 3 first express. 1 THE "PLUNKET MEDAL." Christchurch, Last Night. In connection with the musical examinations conducted in New Zealand by the Trinity College of Music, Lord Islington has signified his intention of continuing the presentation of the medal known in past years as the "Plunket Medal." In future the medal will 'be known as the "Governor's Medal," and will be competed for under conditions award of the Plunket Medal. WELLINGTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FUND. Wellington, Last Night. ' The fund started last Tuesday night, 3 on the initiation of the Mayoress, for ' the erection of a children's hospital in ' Wellington, has now reached a total of ' ■: 23(13. To-day's subscriptions include r one amount of £IOO, two of £SO each, 1 and several of £25 each, c LOSS OF MEMORY. Wellington, Monday. 1 Tin: Wellington puliic have raven ily received information that a wealthy t settler w-Iki is'visiting Wellington has ; ' been overt; I .ken by compl-te io-s of ■'■ i liiC'iiriry and h.'.- ;io fix.(l idea except - that Wellington is Dunedin. 'Me is an t old man. and is at present-being looked t after by friends. i " i THE HENRY-POTTS MISSION. (lisbr.nie. Monday. ■■> The lieiiry-P-y.'.s Taission opened in > the (oirii-on !b'l. whieh was crowded. ' Dr. Henrv stated th.:t <>"s '•.••< '!„• '] largest bull ill ".'hie-'. ■!>■ !i;'.;! '<rAi\ service • in the Dominion. | i WEST/PORT HARBOR REVENUE. WestpOrt, Monday. The treasurer of the Harbor Botfrd [has prepared a Statement ol' the re- ! venues of the principal Harbor Boards I for. the vear. showing Wellington at the | head, with Auckland next, and WestI port third with £57."3. WIvSTPORT COAL SERVICE. .Wostport, Monday. The export of coal for July was 70,(i2.'l tons, of which 3022 went to foreign ports. The total tonnage of shipping for the month was 126,553. RATES ON BOWLTNG GREENS. Wellington, Monday. Tn vesimnso to a representative dcmiia I ion of bowlers from both islands. Sir Joseph Ward snid lie would include in legislation to lie brought down this session a clause permitting local ari- , tliorilies to remit rates on bowling ) greens.