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Westport Times, Volume V, Issue 801, 13 April 1871, Page 2

Sermons in Quartz.—Very likely ; the Prussians found wine in Kheims. A Touch of Nature Makes the World Akin—Paterfamilias—" My dear boy, look at that nest. See how the parent bird sits on its little ones and protects them." Confiding Child—"Did you sit upon me papa, when I was little ?" Belles and Beaux. —The ladies of Coventry affirm that the reason assigned for the Godiva festival is erroneous; for when the softer sex are " sent to Coventry," they are sure to find sweethearts there, because where ribands are so plentiful there can be no lack of lows.

" Xou look as if you were beside yourself," as the wag said to a fellow who stood by a donkey. A man, praising porter, said it was so excellent a beverage that, through taking it in great quantities, it always made him fat. " I have seen the time," said another, " when it made you lean " " "When I should like to know ?" said the eulogist.—" Why, no longer since than last night—against a wall." In what does a tanner resemble a chemist ?In his knowledge of ox (h) ides.

LATEST TELEGKAMB. (peb obeville's teleclbah company, beuteb's agents). Tabanaki, April 10. Via Patea, April 12. The Pariaka natives will allow the telegraph to cross their • land. The last telegraph survey peg was driven here to-day. Tenders for the Waitara bridge have been extended to May Ist. Daily intelligence is received adding to the list of casualties during the late gales in the North Island. The Eliza, whaler, encountered the tempest. Two men were washed overboard, aud the vessel much damaged. She has proceeded to Hobart Town to repair injuries. The Emma Jane, from Oainaru, arrived at Tauranga yesterday. A porof her cargo was cast overboard, and the balance is damaged. The vessel was almost a wreck. The Saucy Lass, from Lyttelton, is supposed to have foundered with all hands, and other vessels are missing. Latest Sydney telegrams state that a subsidy of £IO,OOO to the Californian steam service has passed the Legislative Assembly. Fatal mining accidents are reported at the Thames. Mrs Eiley and child were buried alive by a landslip, at the Morning Star claim, on the sth inst. Her husband and three children narrowly escaped. Arrived—Ngariro, from Rotanga ; Velocipede, from Lyttelton; Prince Alfred, from Tahiti. Sailed Earmingham, for New Tort, with a cargo of flax and gum, valued at £50,000. The Lord Ashley arrived yesterday, and left for south. The Natives are gathering in great force on the Thames. A meeting of Native chiefs is to be held at Ohinemuri, to discuss the overland mail service. M'Lean is urging the Native chiefs throughout the Thames to be present. Te Hira still remains obstinate, probably yielding to tribal influences. Mackay, jun., is charged by M'Lean with urging Te Hira to thwart the OuvDiuiugui piujcuta. MucKay replies through the Press, denying the charge. Nelson, April 11. At the races here to-day there was a fair attendance, but the racing was indifferent. The weather was fine. Appended is the result of the various events: —

MAIDEN PLATE. Day Dawn ... ... 1 Vulcan ... ... 2 HANDICAP PLATE. Taterina ... ... 1 Lacenfeed ... ... 2 LADIES PURSE. Slander ... ... 1 Magenta 2 HURDLE RACE. Sailor ... ... ... 1 Sprightly , 2