NEW ZEALAND.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 11502, 7 February 1903, Page 8

NEW ZEALAND.

(PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAMS.) AUCKLAND, February 6. . Tlie May Queen Hauraki gold mining property yvas sold by auction for £1505, and the New Moanatairi for £205. Mr J. J. Craig, on behalf of a syndicate, was the purchaser. GISBORNE, February 6. The barque Gladys left in tow of the Omapere for Auckland at midday. WELLINGTON, February 6. Ten Whitehead torpedoes, wijh engine and compressors, which are stored in the torpedo sheds at Shelly Bay, have been sold to Cable and Co., local ironfounders, for £100. It is understood that the disposal is made on the recommendation of the Admiral. The original cost was something like £7000. WANGANUI, February 6. Waveirley defeated the Nelson bowlers on the Wanganui green thjs morning, in a three rink maitch, by 53 to 46. Nelson piays Wanganui a return m-Uteh this afternoon. NELSON, February 6. A concert was given in the School of Music this evening by two Wellington boys, Thomas Trowell and Garnet Trowell, the former a 'cello player of wonderful ability, and the latter a violinist. The programme, was highly classical, and the boys are true musicians. As the concert proceeded the audience became very enthusiastic, particularly yrith regard to the 'cello performances.