TELEGRAPHIC.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2450, 12 November 1886, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC.

(United Press Association.)

Welunoton, thiß day. Last January Mr Fox, a well known prospector, was sent by the Government to Big Bay and Jaoksons Bay districts to explore tho country. He returned a few weoks ago, and his report has just been handed iu, At nine milos from tho coast ho found quartz, but not gold bearing. Up to sixteen miles beyond a little gold was found,' but not in payable quantities. Beyond that to twenty-five miles from the coast no gold was found, but traces of other minerals, samples of which havo been forwarded to tho Mines Department. Tho certificate of Pope, master of the Tui, has been cancelled on the ground of noghgence, almost amounting to carelessness. Tho Court said it was willing to recommend that a mate's certificate be granted him, Tho writ for the Waitomata seat was issued yesterday, returnable on December 120.

Auckland, This day. TuTawhiao, son of tho Maori King, died last night at Whatiwhatihoe.

Tho Saurian monster in the Waikato district has developed into a tiger, the footprints of which, it is believed havo been seen on Castleton's farm, and large numbers of people on horseback and foot have been out hunting it. The Herald gives a circumstantial account of its being seen by several parties, but the statements are generally discredited. Palmerston North, This day. Entries for the first show of the Mannwatu Agricultural and Pastoral Association, to be held on the 19fch inst, have been received and are considered highly satisfactory. Altogether 262 entries were received, comprising 56 horses, 42 cattle, 113 sheep, 11 pig, farm produce, and 40 industrial exhibits. It is proposed to hold a dog and poultry show after this year.

Chwriohtjkch, this day. Last night a young man named John Hawkins was thrown from a horse in Lower High Street, receiving injuries, from which he died three hours after the acoident.