Telegraphic Despatches.

Tuapeka Times, Volume VII, Issue 410, 21 November 1874, Page 2

Telegraphic Despatches.

{From our own (Jorrexpondent.) ■ Donkdtn", November 20. The Dunedin Naval Brigade fired for choice of representatives this morning. Only three took part in the firing, and Volunteer Dobbie was the only one who scored over 70, his score being 74. The North Dunedin Kiflus fired oft" tills morning, the three highest being — Frew, 91 ; Richardson, 85 ; Ilutchinson, 85. "WsiLiNOToy, November 20. Archdeacou Stock has returned from 'Melbourne specially to perfect arrangements for observing the transit of Venus. s In tho Coiu-t ai Appeal, on Mr. Smith this morning resuming the argument in the case of Burns v. the Otago and Southland Investment Co., the Bench stopped him, as they did not consider it necessary to hear any further argument on hia side. Judgment was given for respondent . Mr. Cook applied for leave to go to the Privy Council, but the Court reserved any expression of opinion on the matter till Monday. Duneddj, Nov. 21, 9.40 p.m. The Queen's Theatre was crowded last night, and Madame Goddard was greeted with the heartiest applause. Tho Government have accepted the New Zealand Steam Shipping Company's offer for conveyance of mails in connection with the Panama service. Among the passengers going Home by the Halcione from Wellington, are Lady and Mrs. Fergusson, family, and suite ; also, Dr. and Mrs. Hector, and Mr. Holloway.