NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1784, 8 November 1879, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

PEB PRESS AGENOV. AUCKLAND, November 8. Fires. A fire broke out to-day in a email ehop at the market entrance. The contents were destroyed, but the fire was quickly battered out. Huline and Morgan’s large store at Wakatana were to-day destroyed by fire. They were insured in the Imperial office for £IOOO WANGANUI, November 8. Sporting. Yesterday was a splendid day for the races, and there was a capital attendance, as a close holiday had been proclaimed. The Maiden Plate was won by Astronomer, Petruoio second, Randwick third. The Hurdles were won by Grey Momus, Banshee second. WAITARA, November 8. The late Boat Accident. The bodies of G. Turrell and B. Gollop were recovered last night. Diligent search is now being made for the body of Tate. An inquest will be held at noon. WELLINGTON, November 8. The Banks and the Public. The Wellington Price Current says—“ The drain upon the resources of the Banks is not appreciably diminished since the previous quarter. Although the advances have been reduced by £700,000, deposits are also less by about £600,000. As compared with same time last year the advances are approximately the same, whilst the deposits are nearly two million less than they were, showing an increase in the balance of the indebtedness of the public to the Banks of £1,837.800.” This result is attributed to the great discrepancy between the- imports and exports in the open market. Ten to 12 per cent are still the currant rates for advaaces on freehold securities, and the demand is fur in excess of the supply. [fbOm: Oub own correspondent. 3 DUNEDIN, November 8. MagisterialMr Watt dismissed the case of Winton v Bowes, on the ground that he had no power to order the police to produce the alleged libeller! pape s, Mr Stout intimated that he would lay an information for rape against Winton. John Betman was committed for trial for stabbing John Sutherland. Preparing for the Worst. Ltpge quantities of sugar and tea were cleared yesterday, AUCKLAND, November 7. NEW PLYMOUTH, November 7. The Valley of the Shadow of Death. A great number of Natives have left Paribaka and are now at Waitiora, Harriet Beach. So many are dead or dying that they are alarmed and are determined not to return until the danger is over. They have named Parihaka the Yalley of the Shadow of Death. If it is intended to take Hiroki and Te Whiti, it could be done easily, as there are but few Natives to offer resistance. WELLINGTON, November 7, “ Hansard” Reporters. The “ Hansard” reporters are applying for an increase of salary. The reporting debate committee are taking the evidence of experts as to the rates of remuneration of reporters for the Press generally, and other matters bearing on the question. It is probable the “ Hansard” reporters will be paid £4OO per year wi'.h the restriction that they do not work for newspapers during the recess. The Reclaimed Land Purchasers. The reclaimed land purchasers are being allowed three months’ grace with respect to their next payment, in consequence of the great depression of the times. Land in Wellington. The Waste Lands Board recommends that the minimum price for land in Wellington district bo reduced from 10s to 7s 63, no deferred payments being allowed regarding town sections. Only a per centage of each block should be sold on deferred payment, and in all cases the roads should bo cleared before the sections are put up for sale. TIMARU, November 7. The, Breakwater. The completion of the first section of the breakwater was celebrated to-day by a banquet held in the railway goods shed, to which about 300 eat down. Afterwards members of the rocket brigade and late employes of the contractors were entertained at another banquet. Previous to the banquet a presentation was made on the breakwater to Messrs Allan and Stumbles, contractors. The day was observed as a half-holiday by all classes of the community, £ OAMARU, November 7.

The Agricultural Show. The North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s annual show, to be held on 20 th and 21st November, promises to be most suecessful. Over one thousand entries have been received, including cattle, horses, and sheep from all parts of New Zealand, as well as cattle from Victoria. In draught horses there are one hundred and four entries. Sheep, cattle, and implements are also proportionately well represented.

DUNEDIN, November 7.

Our Volunteers are not very much excited over the forthcoming gathering. A meeting of the Otago Bills Association, called for last evening, lapsed for want of a quorum. The Early Closing Association's concert this evening was a groat success.