Telegraphic.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 3029, 15 October 1888, Page 2

Telegraphic.

Earthquakes' CimisTOHUHCU, "Monduy. The eailkquukc on Friday morning was severely felt at Hmnner Plains, Two heavy shocks came at 2.20 p.m. followed by two lighter ones. No serious damage has been done. Stealing from a JMNelson, October 14. A, S, Gibson, professor of skating, was committed for trial on a charge of stealing a stop watch, the property of Mr B. Adams,»nnd was sentenced to three weeks' imprisonment for stealing an ivory rule from the Nelson Palace Rink. Another charge has been preferred, on which the accused has been remanded. THE NEW GOLD FIELDS. Blenheim, October IS. One-seventh share in the SouthernCross Eeef, "Mahakipawa, changed hands to-day for £IOO. The original cost was £5. ' At Waikakaho, Hart and- Gibson, " the prospectors" took Boz Cdwts of gold out of a small paddock on Wednesday, one piece being a Soz nugget. Aldridge and party struck gold on Thursday, and, by the end of. the week, expect to get good gold, • Educational Auckland, October 18. The teaohors of the. Auckland educational district have presented an illuminated address to Mr J. E. O'Sullivan, who recently resigned his position as senior inspector of schools. Attempted Suicide. Auckland, October 18. A young man named Michael Sheehan attempted to commit suicide last night by cutting his throat. The wound is not considered dangerous. This day, Michael Sheehan, who attempted suicide, is recovering. Presentation of Trophies. Auckland, Oct. 18, Athletic sports, under tho auspices of the Auckland Rugby Union, were held on tho Tramway Company's groimds at Epsom this afternoon, puriug the proceedings the senior and junior clubs football cups fertile season were presented to the Grafton and Selwyii tlubs respectively by -Urs J. M. Brigbam. A football match was played between two teams in fanoy costumes, and caused considerable ainusemeut.

A Man Burnt to DeathDdnedin, October 14. A Gre occurred nt i this morning in a four-roomed cottage in Union, street, owned and occupied by Michael Fahey, a laborer. The occupants, consisting of Fahey, his wife, and children, escaped with the greatest difficulty, the man and his wife being burned, the woman bo soveroly that vory littlo hope is entertained of her recovery. It was doubtful for some time if the children had been got out, and there was considerable excitement until it was learned they had escaped. There wore no insurances, Nothing is known of the origin of the lire, but it is believed ihal the husband and wife were under the influence of drink. Later, A mnn was burnt to death at the firo at Fahey's. Ho was o visitor at the place, and had gone outside but . went back agaih. The remains were at lirst supposed to be those of a goat, bul. later on were found to be those of a singlo man named Maloney. Mrs Faher'scaso is considered hopeless..