NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1667, 24 June 1879, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

1 PER PRESS AGENCY.] AMBERLEY, June 21. An inquest was held this morning at the Gaynor Hotel before Dr. Morris, coroner, on the body of M. Flynn, found dead at Teviotdale. A verdict of death from exposure was returned.

WELLINGTON, Juno 24. The telegram sent from here to the Hon. R. Stout, informing him that a public meeting is being got up to induce him not to retire from political life, has produced the foil iwing reply—“ Thanks for telegram ; cannot influence decision.”

DUNEDIN,, June 24 Ministerial. Mr Stout will send in his resignation. PORT CHALMERS, June 24

Arrived Wellington, from Wellington. On the arrival of tho Arawata it was reported that a steerage passenger named Anderson had jumped overboard outside tho Hoads. Ho was recovered, and brought before the Resident Magistrate, and ordered to be medically examined. ’ A strong B.W. gale is still prevailing.

AUCKLAND, June 23. It is the intention of the Government during the session to introduce a Bill making provision for superannuation and pension allowances to officers and men of the Constabulary force retiring from active service. Tho Auckland Stud Company promises to be a great success. Shares are going off freely. Nows haa been received by the police of the accidental drowning in tho buen of a «Jok

named Peter Blaney, in a tributary of theNorthern Wairoa.

The charge against Ogilvie of embezzlement at Kawakawa was withdrawn. It io rumored here that Mr Moss will succeed Mr Balance as Colonial Treasurer, Mr Ballance resigning his portfolio. It is also understood that Mr Stout adheres to his in* tention to resign tho Attorney Generalship, and will bo succeeded by the Hon. W, Wilson. WELLINGTON, June 23. After July Ist fractional parts of a shilling previously taken in fees under the Tariff Act, 1858, will bo abolished, and if the amount is less than sixpence it will not be payable ; if more a shilling is to bo paid. Tho latest idea connected with fire and tug services is to have a combined pilot service, tug service, and steam fire engine. It is also suggested that the tramway engines should carry a hose with them always ready for act'on.

The Charitable Institutions Bill, to bo in* troduced next session, is out of the hands of the printer. Tho most important clause is that providing for the payment of a subsidy out of the consolidated revenue for five years, not exceeding half the net cost of maintaining our charitable institutions. TIMARU, June 23.

A special meeting of the Harbor Board was held this afternoon re the steam crane and other matteis. Mr Anderson was present, and at tho request of the Board promised to meet them again to-morrow morning with a proposal as to what arrangement should bo come to as to the future working of the crane. The majority of the Board are in favor of making it a, fifty-ton one, and using it till completion of the present contract without a further test.

The heavy sea on Saturday did considerable damage to the boat-ways at the Government landing service, and work there will consequently be partially stopped for a time. An enormous Kauri baulk log, weighing, at least, three tons, was washed clean over the high shingle bank into Washdyke lagoon on Saturday. Sea to-day very smooth. In the Supreme Court this afternoon, plaintiff’s case, Court v Studholme, was conconcluded after five days’ sitting. Tho defence will probably take up the rest of the week. Fully seventy witnesses in all have to examined.

A great deal of enow has fallen on the back ranges within the past few days. DUNEDIN, June 23.

The Amateur Opera season of “ The Two Brides” was brought to a close on Saturday night, when Signor Morley was rewarded with a full attendance. Signor Morley intends very shortly to produce “ The Bohemian Girl.”

Mr Justice Williams eat in Bankruptcy this morning, when a discharge was granted to Frederick Meyer. Frederick William Hoffman had his certificate suspended for twelve months. William and Edward Downes, hotel keepers of Blueskin, had theirs suspended for three years, the maximum time allowed by the Act. His Honor directed the trustee to mate application to the Court for the necessary order for the prosecution of bankrupts. A trial of the tram cars was made this afternoon, the engine known as the City of Dunedin drawing two carriages to the Water of Leith and back by way of Castle street. The line not having been cleared, several stoppages had to be made, otherwise the travelling was smooth enough. The engine went off the line once in consequence of some ballast having been recently placed on the road, but it was soon got on again. The line will be in (borough order by the end of the the week, when there will be a public opening. Piecework for the unemployed will be let on the Strath-Taieri railway at Taieri this week.

The dredge’s crew have lifted a log of black pine, 25ft long and 3ft thick, from a part of the steamers’ basin, which is dredged deeper than it has ever been before. The tree appears to have grown where it was found. There are others in the same locality.

The commission on education is sitting daily. The Otago University authorities are now being examined.