CALOGRAMS.

Thames Star, Volume XIII, Issue 4266, 2 September 1882, Page 2

CALOGRAMS.

[Bobuteb's Special]

London, September 1. The bank rate of discount remains at 4 per cent., and the market rate at sf. The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England remains at £11,125,000. London, August 31. ° Australians v- South of EnglandThe Australian cricketers commenced a return match against the United Eleven of the South of England, at Cambridge, to day. The attendance of spectators was large during the day, although the weather was showery. Much interest is being taken in the match. During the afternoon the inclemency of the weather increased, and play was suspended. The Australians went first to the wicket, and when the stumps were drawn had! scored 131, with three wickets to fall. The highest scorers were—Giffen, caught, 40; and Bonnor, caught, 35. The wicket was heavy. /■ ■

[Special to Auckland Stab.] London, August 30. The Porte denies that any alliance exists between it and Persia. Greats excitement prevails throughout Thessaly on account of the ill-feeling between the Turkish and Greek inhabitants. News has been receifed to-day that a renewal of hostilities has occurred in the neighborhood of Dagaire. The massacre of Secocoeni and a large number of his followers in Basutoland has created considerable sensation, and is generally attributed to the announcement of the intention to restore Cetewayo, which is regarded as a violation of the pledges publicly given in regard to, the settlement of the Zulu difficulty. The Greeks are persistent in revenging the Turkish outrages. John Dunn advises that preparations be made to welcome the return of Cetewayo to Zululand. Bonds to the value of £15,000 have been stolen from the Stock Exchange. There is no clue to the robbers. The cargo of meat per steamer Austral has arrived in prime condition, aud 200 carcases were offered for sale by auction, and averaged 6d per lb. The market is somewhat depressed. Palmer, one of the Australian cricketing team, is still suffering from injury to the groin, which prevented his playing in the match against All England.