SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

Waikato Times, Volume X, Issue 841, 6 November 1877, Page 2

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

Auckland, last night. The Otaki'a immigrants were landed to-day. They seem a very good lot. 55 are described as farm labourers, 41 servants, and 7 ploughmen. Meyers was brought up on two charges of nob accounting for bills of £127 and £116 respectively. The caso was adjourned, and bail allowed. At the inquest on the child of Mr Glanville, overlaid, the Coroner said the practice of laying babies asleep on the mother's arm was a bad one. [We fmicy we hear an indignant bosh ! from all mothers.] THE ELLERSLIE SPORTS. The following is the handicap for the Prince of Wales' Cap ; Ist prize, £20 ; 2nd prize, £3 ; 3rd prize, £2 ; distance, 150 yards :— Ellis, scratch j Grimes, 4yds ; McG-inley. 4yds ; Mettam, syds; Hutton (Waikato), 6yds ; Whiteside, Gault, Brennau, McMullian, McDonald, 7yds ; Flynn, Martin, Byds ; Brown, O'Hare, Bcil ton, 10yds; Whisker, 11yds; Bull, 12yds. The 600 yds Match— Ellis, Grimes, .vlcMullan, scratch ; McGinley, syds ; Mettam,- 10yds ; Hutton, Brown, Brennan, Me Donald, 15yds ; Flynn, Martin, Ganlfc, Whiteside, 20 yds; O'Hare, Whisker, 25yds; Dalton, Bull, 30yds. Christckukch, Saturday. At a meeting of the Board of Education, a letter was read fiom Father Binstead, giving the names of six Catholic Children who he said had been caned by the master of the school for not doing- Bible lessons. In some cases this is said to have been done after the parents had given notice that their children should not take part m the lessons. The Board ordered a full inquiry into the matter. Last night. The jury could not agree to a verdict m Proudfoot's case, and wero discharged. The matter will now be referred to the Govern raeut to decide what shall be done. A bush fire, caused by men lightiug a fire to boil a billy, destroyed four cottages. Trump Card is a hot favourite for the Derby ; Mata for the Cup and Handicap. Graiiamstown, last night. An ex-Government officer levanted, it is* alleged, with money. A warrant is issued. Wangamui, last night. WANGANUI RICES. The following are the acceptances for the Spring Meeting on November Bth :— Champion Stakes.— Mara ma, •list; Gazelle, 10.=sfc; Deborah, lOst 51bs; Greyhound, 10st31bs; Bully-for-You, lOst. Wanganui Stakes ; 2 miles. — Opawa, 9st; Haphazard, Bst 61b; Flora Macdonald, 8s t; May Moon, 7st 121bs ; Mountain Maid, Tat 81bs ; Frowning Beauty, Tat 91 bs ; Katipo, 7at 2103 ; Commission, Tat 21bs ; Padrick, -7st 21bs ; Blink Bonny, 7st lib; Bully-for-You, 6st lOlbs.