DUNEDIN, Last Night.

Waikato Times, Volume XXI, Issue 1733, 14 August 1883, Page 2

DUNEDIN, Last Night.

Mr.ssns Cvutt.u and Company have called a meeting of their ereditois. As&ets aie £11,000, .nul liabilities £9,000. An offer by a local fiim of £.i,50) for tho estate lias been refused, and the debtors aiP asked to assign. The couit of cnrj'Ui-j' into the accident totheKotoinahaua found that the giound-^ ing of the steamer and consequent damage appears to have been caused by (1) the uncxpcctcd -stiength of the ummit setting in towaids the shore, (2) the misjudging by Cap tun Cirey of the distance from the shore at 2 a.m., and (3) the apparent projection ot the leef fiom the coast much fwither than shown by tho charts, <iiul that the natuie of the loss or damage done Mas uijiuy to the hull of the ship to the extent of £4000 to £0000. The Court mentions its satisfaction at the clear evidence given by Captain Carey and the offivicis of the Rotomahaim, and likewise called attention to the zealous piomptitude and skill with which evciy precaution Mas tiken to secure the safety of the passengers and ibhip after she stiuck. The residence conclusively bhows that with the single exception of omitting to take soundings at three o'clock, when Captain Caiey considered it necessary to change tho ship's course, he acted in all respects a^ a careful navigator and experienced commander, and the discipline on tho ship reflects great ciedit on all tho office is. The Rugby Union footballer \oted £80 1 towards the expenses of the Auckland team, and appointed a reception committee. George Robertson (the Mr.oii) has accepted Joseph Strong's challenge to wrestle, border style, for the Caledonian Society's Belt, tho championship, and £30 a-side. The in itch will take place sik or se\en weeks hence.