Telegraphic.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 3291, 24 August 1889, Page 2

Telegraphic.

Dean CommitteclThames, August 23. J", (}; Dean, late Town Clerk, was committed for trial CD five charges of forgery aud embezzlement. lie was undefended, ond reserved his defence. It is proposed to take evidence in two or three more oases. The evidence in all the cases is very conclusive of guilt, ,

Judicial Districts. NewPlymoum, Saturdiy. It is reported here that the Supreme Court is to be detached from the Auckland Judicial District and included in the Wellington District, Muoh dissatisfaction is expressed and active opposition to such a course will bo made by the community,

Commercial Congress; • Dunedin, August 2&Y : At a meeting of the Committee of tlio Chamber of Commerce itj.was definitely decided to hold a'comme'rcml congress in Dunedin about the end of January, a committee was appointed to make arrangements, A question submitted : )y the Cb.am.bor of Commerce, Melbourne, .of a uniform Australasian tariff,. was deferred till the Congress met.

Rich Gold Find. ■ Dunedin, Saturday. News lias been received from Tinkers of a discovery of a rich lead of alluvial gold, The .prospectors have struck good gold at adeptli 6fJ 140fb below sluicing level, "which became richer as they wont down. At 150 ft they got prospects of two ounces to .the ton. The lead haa been traced a considerable distance, and claims are now pegged off from Dunstan Creek almost to .Clyde. There is considerable excitement in the locality.

What's in a Name. CHitisTonoßon, August 23. There are more Santleys in Australia than the celebrated baritone, One is a variety artist, and Charles Hugo has been negotiating by letter to secure him. He recently sent a telegram across agreeing for self, two song and dance men and a ventruV quist. This reached the baritone, who, of course, was disgusted. Subsequently it arrived at its proper quarters, and all will end happily. : '