Telegraphic.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 3272, 2 August 1889, Page 2

Telegraphic.

Auckland Items-

Auckland, August 1. Nothing has yet been done toward fitting up the Otorobanga caves with the electric light, It is stated by persons conversant with the caves that the installation of the light isa necessity, as the smoke from the torches at present used by the native guides will soon obliterate or deface the beauty of the stalactites which adorn tho roof of the galleries and the chambers.

It is proposed to commence the systematic cultivation of sugar beet m the Waikato district, and public meetings are to be held to consider the subject.

Tho Government of Tonga have cquimissjonod Professor Carl Schmidt to compose a national anthem. It is to be arranged for four parts with organ accompaniment, and also for the Tongan Military Band, which will probably perform at the Dunedin Exhibition,

A house at Remuera, occupied by Mrs Harnett, was burned this morning. The house, which belonged to F, Ct, Clayton, was insured ; in the Zealand office for £750, and the insurance on Mrs Barnett's furniture 'was ,£7OO in the Imperial oice.

INQUEST. Oamabu, August 1. An inquest was held at Kurow ypijterjjay on the body of a child two weekß old, the illegitimate daughter of Matilda IWis, The mother of the child and her sister said the child )yas all right at night when they went tp bedj but the mother admitted that she usually wrapped a piece of jjannel about its head. The medjcal evidence was that deat); wp due to suffocation, «P4 f.bo jury returned a yertppt that the child' bad been overlain. Heavy Damages O'laiin. OwsisipiinitCH, August 1, Iu the ease of Young v Leonard Harper, a claim of £15,000 for alleged frauSl'Mt find oppressive sale of land, which has Occupitu . a Judge and jury of 12 four days, seven issues ''wero submitted. Tho jury found for the defendant on all issues, with costs on the highest scale,

Large Coal Export.

Westpoiw, Friday, The coal export last month mis 17,398 lons, the largest on record.

Lord Cranley's Condition

. Nelsox, August 1. On enquiry to-night it is found that Lord Cranley's condition is as favorable as could be expected, Drs Hudson and drossy are in attendance.