A Daring Aeronaut. Melbourne, December 24.
An aeronaut named Bartholomew dropped with a parachute from a balloon at an altitude of 4.000 feet. The descent was successfully accomplished.
Fatal Fire.
Sydney, December 25. The* Wentworth House Hotel was de stroyed by fire this morning. Two lodgers named Armstrong and Caulfield, whilst en deavoring to make their escape from the flames by a window, fell to the pavement below, a distance of 60 feet, and were killed.
The Ruapehu detained at Hobart.
Hobart, December 27. The Ruapeiu met with a slight accident to her machinery which will prevent her leaving for New Zealand till 6 p.m. During the voyage a passengei named Cross died of consumption.
NEW ZEALAND.
LAST NIGHT'S TELEGRAM.
Dunedlst, December 26. The Daily Times search party have re turned from the search for Professor Brown, having proved unsuccessful. They went over the saddle, and could see the way by which the Sounds could be reached, but they did not go through, not deeming it likely that Mr Brown would do so. Arrived — Helen Denny, barque, from London, with 15 passengers.
THIS DAY'S TELEGRAMS.
