HBH 1892 Oct 18 Districts Wellington? Mr H.D.BELL was the recipient of a presentation from the fire brigade tonight in commemoration of the birth of a son during his term of office as Mayor Traffic on the Masterton line is not expected to be resumed before Friday. Hokitika Monday The HUMPHREYS Gully Company washed up the head boxes of No 1 sluice with 119 ozs of gold, valued at £463. The managers states that No 2 sluice and the balance of No 1 will not be washed down before Christmas. Christchurch A fire broke out yesterday morning in a toy shop in Cashel Street, occupied by the Misses REED and CAMPBELL. The flames communicated to the premises occupied by Misses EBERT, dressmakers and milliners. Both building were constructed of wood, but the fire brigade succeeded in confining the flames to the back part of the building. The stocks were considerably damaged by water. Misses REED and CAMPBELL'S insurances were on the stock £400. EBERT'S stock, £200, both in Commercial Union. The shops were owned by William GAVIN. The manager of the New Zealand Shipping Company has received a telegram from Captain BONE of the Ruahine stating that the report that the vessel ran on a reef off the Queensland coast is incorrect. Mr E.A.DEACON, solicitor has issued a writ against the Rev L.M. ISITT, editor, and Mr E.J.FRASER, printer of the Prohibitionist, claiming £750 damages for alleged libel on H.S. DRUMMOND, landlord of the Waltham Arms Hotel. An inquest was held today on some bones picked up on the New Brighton Beach, which were identified as remains of John COCKIE, one of the men who were drowned in the Sumner boating accident. No new facts were elicited. The jury returned the following verdict: - "The jury are unanimous in the opinion that the remains produced are part of the remains of John Cockie, and that John Cockie was drowned." The jury added a rider that the pilot should have a reliable crew always at hand, and that an alarm-bell be placed on or near Cave Rock, and that the crew should be taken out for practice at least once in three months. Invercargill By the Waihora today Mr T.A. TALBOT, Chief Inspector of Stock, and Mr Archibald PARK, Government Veterinary Surgeon of Tasmania arrived. They will be present at the Stock Conference at Wellington.