NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1749, 27 September 1879, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[PKB PRESS AGENOT.I AUCKLAND, September 27. Thp. Working Men’s Political Association . At tbo meeting o£ the Working Meu'a Political Association only thirteen attended. A dispute arose among the members of the committee as to who convened the meeting, and it was finally adjourned for a week without doing anything. Native'Affairs. Tawhiti, Tawhiao’s wife’s sister, who, through Wilson Kingi, was connected with Winiata, is dead, as it would appear from . want of proper medical attendance. A great tangi took place at Hikurangi. Her remains were brought from Ta Kopua, where she died. Moie land is being planted by the King Natives than ever before; fully three hundred acres are planted with potatoes at Hikurangi alone as provision for the next March meeting, and Tawhiao has had pieces of land marked off for all the various hapus round the district. WELLINGTON, September 27. The Naval Brigade. The Government have placed the Hinemoa at the disposal of Captain Johnston to-day to exercise the Naval Brigade in seamanship. Athletics. The Governor has expressed his willingness to become patron to the Athletic Club. The Wanganui Athletic Club .have signified their desire to meet the Wellington Club in a friendly athletic competition on the same basis as the University sports at home. The Native Department. Certain scandals regarding the Native Department expenditure appear in this morning’s '‘New Zealand Times,” in connection with which it is said that Mr Levin will ask for the production of vouchers, if any, regarding these matters. Sir G. Grey’s Seat. It is stated that four lawyers out five consulted by Mr Richardson regarding Sir G. Grey’s election, gave their opinion that Sir O. Grey cannot sit for Christchurch. Electioneering Tactics. It is reported as a matter of fact that certain leading members of the Liberal Reform Association were empowered during the elections to send “ collect telegrams” to Ministers on electioneering business, and used to receive Government telegrams in return marked “G. T.” Information on these matters will also be asked for in Parliament. The Rotomahana. A private telegram from Melbourne states that the arrival of the Rotomahana there caused a most lively interest, she being visited by crowds. Her fittings and apartments were much admired. She leaves for Dunedin direct to-morrow. NELSON, September 27. The wreck of the Messenger, as it now lies on the Spit, was sold to Mr Clouston to-day for £IOO. The boats, coal, and compasses were sold in different lots, and fetched in the aggregate £25. AUCKLAND, September 26. At the police court to-day Charles O’Meara was again brought up, charged with stealing six gems and one solitaire, value £25, also with receiving on the 24th September a number of gems from the Christchurch Museum, the property of the General Government' knowing they had been stolen. He was remanded till Monday. GRAHAMSTOWN, September 26. A pigeon message from Pareora states that not a single Native man is now to be seen in Ohinemuri, though the fact may not be of importance. Colonel Fraser addresses the electors at the Theatre Royal to-morrow week. NAPIER, September 26. At the quarterly meeting of Oddfellows, the Lodge surgeon, Dr. De Lisle, stated that several cases of impure vaccination had lately come to his knowledge. Sergeant Mahon of the Napier police has commenced a criminal action against G. T. Fanvin, clerk of the County Council and treasurer of the Education Board, for slander and libel.

WELLINGTON, September 26. It is notified by order in Council in respect to the examination of teachers that further examination in vocal music shall not be required in the case of any candidate who holds the “intermediate certificate” of the,Tonic Sol Fa College, provided that such “ intermediate certificates bear the letters 0.N.” (old notation), duly attested. The officers of the Telegraph Department have formed a new torpedo corps in connection with the office. The Government have accepted tbe Ipryicea of the corps, and

promised them a couple of (team launches to practice in. They meet to-night to elect officers.

DUNEDIN, September 26. In the District Court to-day, Edward Williams sued G. W. Elliot for £172 10s, wages alleged to be due. Plaintiff stated that he had taken charge of Burke’s brewery for plaintiff over a year ago, and charged him £3 per week. Defendant stated that Williams looked after the place on condition that he was allowed to live in the cottage rent free. The verdict was for defendant. The next case tried was the Creditors’ Trustee in the estate of John Coll v McLean Brothers. Claim, £llO Is 6d for money due on account of sheep sold by defendant by plaintiff. _Mr Whyte, of Timaru, appeared for plaintiff j Mr Stout for defendant. A verdict was eventually returned for defendant. The notorious J. G. S. Grant writes to the papers saying that ho is sick and penniless, and appeals to the citizens to relieve him. The ship Benares, which came to grief some time ago when attempting to leave harbor is again ready for sea. The Harbor Board authorities are to-day engaged in buoying out the Northern channel to facilitate her departure. Bishop Neville is ezpeoted here on Wednesday next. He will receive a public welcome from the Episcopalians. A thanksgiving service will bo held in St. Paul’s church on Thursday.