NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1825, 27 December 1879, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[press association.] WELLINGTON, December 27. The Bebhington. The barque Bebhington ran into harbor last night, and was put in quarantine by the pilot. No communication from shore has yet been held. She has 130 passengers on board, and it is believed that the sickness is serious, otherwise the pilot would not have sent the vessel to quarantine without the health officer boarding her. The harbor master and health officer are now leaving for the quarantine station. Volunteer NewsThe Wellington Artillery intend sending two detachments to the Easter encampment at Christchurch. The Dunedin Artillery won tho Carbine match against the Wellington Artillery by 27 points. The scores were — Dunedin, 617 ; Wellington, 590. AUCKLAND, December 27. Tru.tee AppointedAt a mooting of the Providential Assurance Society, the Mayor, Mr Green, was elected trustee, vice Mr McKeown resigned. The Races. The only accident at tho races happened to a lady who attempted to cross the course when the horses were coming out for tho Cup

race, and was knocked down and slightly injured. Arrangements are being made to have the telegraph laid to the Ellerslie grand stand by New Year’s Day.

AUCKLAND, December 26. H M.S. Pinafore* The Lingard Troupe performed “ H.M.S. Pinafore ” to-night, at the Theatre Roj&l. The house was crowded, and several ladies were taken out fainting. Te WhitiA correspondent of the “ Herald,” telegraphing from Cambridge, says “ I have had a visit from a Native from a visit to Te Whiti, at Parihafea, whither Ue had been to invito the prophet to a meeting to be held next month. Te Whiti refuses to do anything beyond looking after his own people. He was asked by the Native what he was going to do about the soldiers. His reply was—“ The same as my people, who are now in prison.” “But wont you fight?” “No, not if the last Maori were to bo killed, and fighting would save him.” He said he had a revelation as to the movements going on, and what he did not know the Government pakehas told ’ * GRAHAMSTOWN, December 26. Gold MiningThe Alburmia expect nearly 4000ozs for this month’s vield. NEW PLYMOUTH, December 26. The Parihaka FeverThe Native chief Pomarike, who was taken to the Hospital on Monday dangerously ill, died on Tuesday morning. He was suffering from fever similar to that prevalent at Parihaka, having caught it from Natives who visited the prophet. BLENHEIM, December 26. Terrible DeathA horrible death by burning occurred at Para during Wednesday night. Deceased was named Thomas Gardner, and was one of Hornby’s mill hands. He lived in a cottage by himself, and was seen going homo the worse for liquor. Yesterday morning it was noticed that his house was burnt down, and an inspection discovered his charred remains. At the inquest a verdict of “ Accidental death ” web returned. NELSON, December 26. CricketThe inferprovincial match commenced at eleven. The weather was splendid. Nelson went in first, and were disposed of at one o’clock for 49, Wellington went in after lunch. WELLINGTON, December 26. Wet weather completely spoiled the holiday. The athletic contest between Wellington and Wanganui took place, and the former won by one event. DUNEDIN, December 26. The weather is beautifully fine for the holidays. AccidentsA serious accident occured at Waikouaili yesterday, by which a young man named Saddler, of Port Chalmers, had his arm shattered to pieces with a gun. He was out shooting, and in crossing a wire fence fell, and the gun wont off. John Douglas, an immigrant on Quarantine Island, fell over a cliff, broke his collar bone and sustained other injuries. Gold MiningThe month’s crushing for the Tipperary Company, Macetown, yielded 784azs gold. ASHBURTON, December 26. Bishop RedwoodBishop Redwood preaches here to-morrow, and a procession of Catholics takes place on the same day. The Orangemen hold a special meeting this evening.