TELEGRAPHIC.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 1418, 24 January 1891, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC.

[United Press Association.]

Fire on Board Ship. Auckland, Thursday. A fire was discovered at midnight on board the American ship "Leading Wind," under charter to the New Zealand Shipping Company, The firemen worked very hard to save the vessel, but the fire had got too firm a hold, and but little impression was made. The vessel was eventually towed into midstream, so that she could be scuttled if found necessary. The "Leading Wind" is a vessel of 1280 tons register, and has 500 tons of flaxon board.

Later. The ship Leading wind was scuttled at 10 a.m. in 27 feet of water. The vessel's hull and deck houses will be quite under water at five this evening when the tide is full. The flax is still on fire. Several holes have been cut in her sides to let in the water. Sho has 3500 bales of flax, and 700 cases of Kauri gum on board. Opening of Parliament

Wellington, Friday. The House of Representatives was opened this afternoon, with the usual formalities. Major Steward was appointed Speaker of the House by 36 votes, against Mr Eolleston's 29. Mr Mitclicjson announced that the resignation of the Miuittiy hail beou

pkced in the hands of the Governor and Mr Ballance informed the House that he had been called upon to form a new Ministry. To permit him to consult his colleagues, and report folios the Houso was then adjourned till Tuesday next.

Auckland, January 28. John M'Carthy, tailor, Newmarket, committed suicide this morning by stabbing himself in the breast with shears. He died late this evening. The Rev. John Macky, of Otahuhu, one of our oldest Presbyterian clergy* men is dead. Mark Rawlings was committed on a further charge of embezzlement. Nelson, Jonuary 23. H.M.S. Curagoa reports that when off Presevation Inlet last Thursday, she saw a smaller steamer, running before the gale, possibly the Kakanui. New Plymouth, January 28. Lignite has been found at Urenui. It is on the side of a hill, and shows, to a depth of 6ft and a width of 15f< where it crops out. It is expecttd that coal is underneath.

SECOND EDITION

The directors of the Caledonian Society meet on Saturday the 31st inst. at 4 p.m hi the Club Hotel. A black greyhound is adverfcieod for, Finder will be amply rewarded, rain fell at Eketahuna last night and this morning. There are now eleven patients in tin Masterton Hospital. Messrß. Lowes and lorns add j their sale for Wednesday next 150 ows and 150 lambs. Our attention has been called to ho fact that the 3.30 train from Wellinfon will be delayed till 5.20, and not 20, thus arriving in Masterton at 9.43 tm. The Wellington Acclimatidon Society offer £lO, and tho Maslrton anglers an additional £lO to any p'son who will give such information a will lead to the conviction of any p'son using dynamite, poison, or bu to destroy trout. Here is a case of unalloyed dieirjrestedness. The Rev. A. H. Stantoi who for 30 years haß been curate of St (ban's Holburn, without pay, has just ifused a living in Chicago with a stipld of 5000dol a year and a large Mr Stanton would not even aopt a free passage to Chicago to see tl; place and the people. His heart remas true to the poor in the alums of Westbntral London. '

Messrs. W. W. Tanner, andß. M. Taylor, M. H. R 'a, waited upc Mr. Maxwell (Railway Comniissionej yes* terday, and asked that the oonvdonce of railway employees Rhould be msidered, when it was proposed toshiitheni fro u i one end of the colony to thether. The deputation urged that thi men should be kept in the locality jvhere they lived, unless some paicular reason was shown for the remova Mr Maxwell informed the deputatio that Mr. McKerrow, the Chief Commiiioner was at present absent from VVelligton, but he would lay their views befte him as Boon as he returned. Timel-

ine despatch to which the G?ernor regerred yesterday, when waitei upon by a deputation protesting gainst further appointments to the Lefjlativo Council states that the foowing following gentlemen have been summoned—viz., Mr John Blair 7hyte, Auckland; Mr Francis John Davies Ormond, Hawkes Boy; Mr (harles John Johnston, Wellington ; Mr Chas. Christopher Bowen, Canterbury, and Messrs James Fulton and Villiam Downio Stewart, Otaso,

A caso of dummyism came before the Hawkes Bay Land Board on Wediesday last. The " herald" says One John G. Hughes took up a setion of land, but from information whidi came before tlu, Commissioner, he wai led to believe that he was not holding ho land for himself, but for Mr D. Guy, lughcd appeared before the Board aid gaye evidence. He stated that he hat taken up the land for his own usi, but admitted that he had borrowodmoney from Mr Guy for improvements, ind he had promised to transfer the section to Mr Guy. It also appeared tint Mr Guy had called for tendeis far bush falling, ana had managed the property generally. Alter hearing Hughes' evidence the Beard declare! the selection forfeited. It was stated that about £BO had been spent on the section. The rest of the business before the Board was of a formal character, relating chiefly to transfers and applications for land."

R. Faikbrother & Sox, of Carterton have just opened a very large assortment of China a!hd Earthenware, and Paperhangings, and are offering the best quality at very low prices. Call and see.—Advt.

£y far the largest ana most attractive display of new Summer Millinery, Dress goods and fancy Drapery is now on view at the Bon Marcho. Messrs L J Hooper and Co have this day received their second shipment for the season, comprising all the latest styles and fashions. English and French millinery, Summer Hats and Donnets, Pretty and Stylish Jackets, Visites, Mantles, Lace Caps, Dust Cloaks, New Fashionable Dress Materials, Pongees, Prints, Zephyrs, Muslins, Parasols, Ribbons Embroidery Edging and Insertions, Hosiery and gloves &o ifco. Thk Clothing and gentlemen's Mercery Department at the Bon Marche is fully stocked with new goods for the season. A large assortment of Men's, Youth's and Boy's Clothing manufactured from New Zealand tweeds. The Clothing manufactured for the Bon Marche is well-known. L J Hooper and Co offer better value in this department than any other House in the colony. Their suits to measure from 50s are perfect wonders for price, fit and finish. L J Hooper and Co are now showing a splendid collection of Mens Hard and Soft Felt Hats all shapes, Mens Silk washing soarfs, ichitc, oxford and regatta Shirts, Panama and Straw Hats and every description of gentlemen's nier eery.