TELEGRAMS.

Inangahua Times, Volume VII, Issue 1191, 3 November 1882, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

(from our own correspondent.)

DuiT'Dix, November 1

In the case heard a day ar two ago of Good v. i dmond, a claim for a horse sold to defendant, who pleaded that he was drunk, and that the whole affair was a swindle, the R. M. gave a verdict

for the defendant, stating that in his opinion defendant must have been drunk or temporarily- insane, and no doubt he was drunk. wo shocks of earthquake were experienced at Queenstown this morning. The second one was the most violent ever felt in the district, and lasted over twenty seconds. The damage was confined to the breakage of glass. Auckland, November 2. A disgraceful riot occurred at the heatre Royal last night. Ben Allah, the conjuror, was giving an entertainment, and in the gift distribution did not act up to his promises. The audience then broke the gangway through and destroyed chairs, etc., portions of which were thrown at the conjuror who escaped precipitately by the back door. The mob followed him to the hotel, hooting and behaving in a disgraceful manner. Christchurcii, November 1. A fatal affray took place at Hononarata yesterday, two men named Perry and Hobb had a fight, which was provoked by the former. After one round the men closed aud fell to the ground, from which Pery never arose again. Hobb bears the reputation of being quiet and sober, while Perry was quarrelsome and eccentrric. He is said to have been at one time in a lunatic asylum. November 2. Further particulars in regard to the fatal fight at Mononarata show that Perry, who is a half-caste, was very quarrelsome, and seriously annoyed Hobb who at last consented, and on outside the two men commenced sparring. After shaping Hobb closed with him and both fell to the ground. On examination he was found quite dead. Both men were sober when the fight took place. Hobb is a blacksmith by trade, and is generally spoken of as a sober, quiet man. Deceased was a shearer (unmarried), and has lately been an inmate of the Sunnyside Asylum, he was very eccentric.

Elwood House, the residence of Mr R. H Rhodes, on the Papanui road, was burnt down this afternoon, the insurance is £7000. Seven men on Sunday night made a round of the brothels in town, abnsing the inmates, demanding liquor, and smashing furniture. The men were brought before the Court to-day, and fined £6 each, or go to gaol for 21 days. Dun i din, 2. Over 2,000 shares in excess of the number to be allotted have been applied for in the Equitable Insurance Association. he list J^ill be kept open till Monday in the priariple centres. ' i ; Napikr, 1. Allen M'Lean, who recently purchased Foul Play, has re-sold him for LSOO.