NEW ZEALAND.

Gisborne Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1682, 24 February 1906, Page 4

NEW ZEALAND.

(Per Pres* Association.) Auckland, last night._ In tho Snpromo Court decroos nisi woro granted in tiio caso of Charles Slcolton v. Ann Skelton, adultery, and Sarah Sadio Vincent v. John Potter Vincent, adultery.

Thamoa, last nigh*,

William McKonzio, who alt imp tod suicido by cutting his throat with a penknife, waß admittod to tho Thamoa Hospital, developed insanity aud was romoved to Avondalo Mental Hospital, whoro ho became very violent, and had to bo watched night and day. It is believed ho will recover from his injuries.

'i he Taupo Totara Timber Co. are arranging for large shipments of timber from the Thames. It is expected a million feet per month will be conveyed from here by scows and other sailing vossols to be purchased. It is estimated that already nearly a quarter of a million has been spent in preliminary work, including many miles of railway, locomotives, and large structures. It is believed one huge forest of beautiful trees will not bo cut out in forty years. This promises to be a New Zealand organisation, with extensivo business ramifications. Wellington, last night.

Tho City Council lias adopted a motion to appoint a professional accountant to audit tho accounts of the city tramways, and such other accounts es as are not covered by the Government Audit Department. The Gazette notifies that rod deer may be taken in Hswke’s Bay district from March 20th to April 30tli. A fire at Bamsay’s saddler’s shop last evoning did considerable damage to the building and stock. The latter was insured for ,£3OO in tho Liverpool, London and Globe, and for £IOO in tho Guardian. The premises were insured in the State office.

Ashburton, last night,

At the Magistrate’s Court two bakers wore fined 20s and costs for failing to stamp weight on bread.

Dunedin, last nighl

The stationary Committee elected by the Methodist Conference this morning at once proceeded to business, and will present the first sheet tomorrow morning. The Dunedin Presbytery and Council of Churches will wait on the Conference next Friday.