Telegraphic.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 3160, 22 March 1889, Page 2

Telegraphic.

N,Z. Rifle Association.

. Biehhew, March 20. The principal prize takers in Otago Match, are Parslow, Auckland, 84] Foster, Wanganuj, 78; Bots,,Napier, 77; Richardson, Dunedin, 76; Jones, Waikari, 77., In.tbo Nelson Match, following are the chief • prize takers, Parkea, Blenhoim, 40; Williams, Wellington, 39, All the matches for the Championship are now. finished and the final stage will be fired tomorrow afternoon. Tlie following are ."the highest aggregates for; Championship. Parslow, Auckland, 435 j Boss,, Napier, 423; Foster, Wanganui, 418-; Parkes,' Blenheim, 413; Okey, Taranaki, 412; Riddle, Waimate, 412; Waters, Port Chalmers, 406; Atkinson, Wellington, 405; Johnston, Clutba, 404; J. Dickson, Poitobello, 403; Ricbardßon, Dunedin, 403; Bunting, Napier, 401; Taylor, Auckland, 399 ; Jone, Waikari, 398; Marchall, Taieri, 398.

NATIVE DISTURBANCE.

Resorting to Arms.

. Napier, March 21, A Native disturbance is threatened at Omahu, Airini Donnelly's natives lay claim to the land on which Broughton lives and have broken down the fences and proceeded to plough the land. natives, who are much less numerous, are offering stubborn resistance, but so' far no serious breach of the peace." has occurred. Both sides are well-armed and have an abundance of ammunition, ' . ■

Later, News has just come that this afternoon Airini's natives had prepared to take Broughton's bouse by assault, They were aotually advancing when Broughton's people. went into the buildings, and thrust rifle and gun barrels through the windowsevidently determined to fiie, Airini's people carried no arras, The police got between the contending sides and managed to stop the assault. Bronghton, and some Europeans who had gone to help him, were seized, bound, and thrown into a ditcb, but the police made the natives liberato them. Inspector Kiely has only seven men under him, and more cannot be spared. The Natives on both sides are camped now, No disturbance is anticipated in. the night, but in tho morning a serious affray may ensue. Captain Preeoe is energetically endeavoring to bring the Natives to reason, and is acting as mediator.

New Zealand Eifle Association,

• Blenheim, May. Fine weather but strong wind, The Cliristchurch matchis concluded, The following are the highest prize' takers; —Kuchen, Wellington, 70: Lieut, White, Auckland, 69; Turner, Wanßanui, 67; Rogers, Bleuheim, 06; A. Ballinger, Wellington, 65.

Social Jfunty. CaßisxcHuotr, March 21. A Sooial Purity Society was formed here this evening, starting with 26 members. The Committee appointed to draft the constitution of the Society is to be unitarian,

Drowned.

Inveboabohl, March 21.

; The body of- young Cranley, 'drowned in tbe liarbour on Tuesday, was found this morning. He appears to have ewura to within six yards of the training wall, as the body was found there in six feet of water,. It seems certain that the unfortunate youth lost his life through his rowing knickerbockers slipping over his hips and hampering liira, as he was an excellent swimmer, and smiled as he was swimming to the bank after seeing his companions comparatively safe clinging to tlio, skiff. - Only a singlet was on the body when found. A verdiot of accidental death was returned by the jury, who added a rider commending Hall for his aotion in saving the ooxswain.

Auckland itemsAuckland, Marok 21. H.M.B. Royalist arrived to-day from Wellington. The Auckland City Council have resolved to take tho necessary steps to welcome Lord Onslow on his arrival in the Colony. It is supposed that tiie late Mr Greenaway died intestate. He has left a valuable estate, both in bank deposits and lauded property. . The object of Mr. G. Fisher's visit is partly private business, and also to consult Sir F. Whitaker on Ministerial matters, Mr Eisher had intended to remain for only two days in Auckland, but owing to numerous invitations he will stay here until the beginning of next week. He proposes to come North again iu a few weeks hence to visit the East Coast Native schools. .

Fro Auckland, Friday, Knox and Kiddler's Hour mill at Hamilton was destroyejl by fire this morning. It was insured in the.New Zealand ollico for £SOO on tho building and £SOO on the stock,

Wellington Dog Show- • Wellington," Friday. The annual dog show to-day is said to be larger in. the number of exhibits tii'an apy previous show in the Colony. There are 268 entries, all classes being well represented; particularly fox terriers and oollies. .

Ail Important Industry. Wanganui, March 21. Mr Willian) Luudou,. the New Zealand represegHtiye qf the Melbourne Fi3h and Produce Import Co, received a telegram today with reference to the first consignment of fish, an follows: ".The luncheon was a great success, and the Mayor presided, The consignment was all placed."

The Rawson Commission, New Plymouth, Friday, . Mr Jones put in several charges against Judge Rawson, Mr Samuel and others, charging them with conspiracy, and asked tor seven days' adjournment to colleot witnesses, and consult conns?).. fbe Commissioner said'Mr Jones teas' unreasonable, and he replied he jiai to get. witnesses from Australia, The Commissioner said they had nb'power to summons witnesses ffom outside . the polony. Eyentually tin' 'adjournment was granted till Monday, Mr. Samuel,' lybq lia.i taken Grief, pd:it disgraceful to keep charges couched in ■ sncji. hanging over.mop'ebads. ' •