NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1827, 30 December 1879, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[Pef.ss Association.] AUCKLAND, December 30. Pastor Chiniquy. The Hero arrived at 1 a.m. from Sydnty. A deputation of citizens and representatives of the Orange lodges boarded the vessel, and we'e. med pastor Chiniquy. He delivered an address in the saloon, after which the deputation retired. Everything passed off quietly. Detectives and police, in plain clothes and in uniform, were on the wharf in case of their services being required. Pastor Chiniquy landed in the forenoon. At a meeting of Orange lodges last night it was resolved to furnish Pastor Chiniquy with whatever protection and assistance he might require during his mission here. Mormon MissionariesTwo Mormon missionaries are here, but are unable to get a hall to lecture in. The Native Meeting. The Natives are making great preparations for the Waotu meeting. A Much Needed Reform. A number of officials in the Native Department are being dispensed with. Pedigree Cattle. The Hero brings fifty head of pedigree cattle and bulls of the strain of Duke of Newcastle and Duke of York. HAWERA, December 30. Native Affairs. The Plains Natives are sowing up large crops of erass seed, which promise well, though seed will be cheap this season. It is thought that the Natives will not obstruct any movement on the Plains if carried on with firmness. The Natives thoroughly understand that decisive measures will be WELLINGTON, December 19. The Riots. Fifty Armed Constabulary are on board the Wakatipu. They will be distributed between Timaru and Christchurch to prevent any outrage similar to those on Boxing Day. TIMABU, December 30. The Riots.

The Orangemen have resolved to have no proccasion or demonstration on New Year's Day, and it is anticipated that everything will piss off quietly. Ten warrants for the arrest of the Boxing Day rioters have been issued, and will be executed to-day. Since the arrival of the Dunedin police the footpaths have been cleared of loiterers. It is alleged that nearly half of the male Catholic congregation held up their hands in compliance with Father Chatainger's appeal on Sunday, and that the rest would have done so but they did not understand his remarks. The Weather. The weather shows signs of breaking up for the holidays. Constables Wanted. The police complain that the number of policemen in Timaru is quite inadequate for the size of the town and the number of the population. [fEOM OTTB COBaBBPONDBNTS.] DUNEDIN, December 30. The Opera. i " Carmen " • was produced last night to a house crowded in all parts. It was received with great enthusiam, and recalls were made , at the end of each act. It is splendidly put on the stage. TIMARU. Deoember 30. The Riots. Three hundred special constables are summoned for to-day to parade at 3 p.m. A guard of Artillery men was on duty throughout the night. The ringleaders in the 1 its riot will bo summoned, the Resident Magistrate giving evidonce for the prosecution. Special Constables. A local manufacturer this morning received an order for the supply of 300 staves for the use of the special constables. Hot Work. A cheque for £I2OO lis lOd, the a-nount of the award and plaintiff's costs in Court v. Studholme in the Waimate fire case, has been handed to the sheriff of the Supreme Court by the defendant's solicitors. The Harvest. Barley is being harvested in some parts of the district. AUCKLAND, December 29. An endeavor is being made to connect Hokianga and Manukau by steam communication. Mr SheehanMr Sheehan, it is stated, will come here this week to settle at Cambridge to practice in the Native Lands Court, probably in partnership with another lawyer. The Lincolnshire DeputationThe Lincolnshire deputation, acoompanied by Mr Barry, Chas. Grant, and Jos. Newman, left to-day for Waikato. They will proceed in the first place to Raglan, visiting the adjacent country, afterwards examining the Waikato frontier settlements, and spending some time in the Fiako country. Itis expected that the pariy will be abse|nt from town ten days. NAPIER, December 29. The Napier MasonsThe festival of St. John the Evangelist was celebrated yesterday by the Freemasons of Napier in a manner wholly different to what has been usual hitherto. They assembled in their respective lodge rooms and then proceeded to St. John's Church. A collection in aid of the hospital amounted to £75. WELLINGTON, December 29. The Wellington-Featherston Railway. Owing to the great expense in working the Rimutaka incline section of the WellingtonFeatherston railways, the rates of fares and freights have been increased over that portion of the line. Old Friends. The Mammoth Minstrels are doing good business at the Theatre Royal. Volunteer Cadets. A. detachment of Nelson artillery cadets arrived this morning to try conclusions with the Wellington artillery cadets at gun drill. It is not fixed when the competition shall take place. The Jane Anderson. A telegram has been received from Foxton that the Bchooner Jane AndersoD, which waß recently stranded at Manawatu bar, had been relaunched, having sustained but little damage. Found DeadJames Smith, formerly of the 63th foot, was found dead at Carterton this morning. The cause of death is not yet known. Supremo Court Fourteen criminal, five civil, and two libel eases, are set down for hearing at the sittings of the Supreme Court on Monday next. The Bebingtjn. No farther communication has been held with the ship Bebington at the quarantine atation.

The Governor. The Hinemoa left for the Manukau at 10 40 this evening, with his Excellency and Lady Robinson on board. DUNEDIN, December 29. The late Mr Tewsley. The late Mr Henry Tewsley, of the firm of Sargood, Son, and Ewen, and ex chairman of the Otago Harbor Board, wee buried in the Northern Cemetery this afternoon. The procession wan a large one. A store, at the corner of Frederick and Clarendon streets, occupied by a man named Dowe and his wife, was burned down shortly before eleven o'clock last erening. The fire was discovered by a passer-by, who gave the alarm. The brigade was promptly on the spot, but they had connideratle difficulty in finding the fire plug, on account of its having been recently oorered with road metal. Dowe had his furniture insured for £6OO and his stock for £4O in the Norwich Union office. The property is owned by a Mies Patterson. New Year's Morning. Extra precautions have been taken by the police, in order t> prevent a repetition of last year's disgraceful behaviour on New Year'a morning, and any persons found grossly misconducting themselves will be charged with riot. The City Council, with a view to assisting the police, have agreed to keep all lamps burning throughout the night. fFEOM OT/B OWN COEBBBrONDENT.] TIMARU, December 29. AccidentAn elderly man named Thomaß G-oldstone, a railway porter at Pleasant Point, received very serious injuries about the head this morning through a piece of wood, with which he was spragging a carriage, flying up. He is now in the Hospital. The Breakwater. The Breakwater has been extendod nearly 40ft. witbin the last fortnight. The contractors for the new section are making splendid progress. The Riot. The excitement over the late riot, instead of subsiding, is increasing, and many of the ordinary citizens are arming themselves, in view of a possible collision on New Year'a Day. A meeting of Magistrates was held today to consider the matter, and the result will be that all necessary steps to preserve the peace will be taken. Business-To-day nearly 1000 tons of goods were landed and shipped by the landing services. The WeatherThe weather is very warm, but exceedingly favorable for the crops.