NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1834, 8 January 1880, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[PBESS ASSOCIATION.] NEW PLYMOUTH, January 8. J BoatingThe boating season opened yesterday afternoon, when the Waitara Club, the Star - Club, the Harbor Club, and the New Plymouth Clubs, No. 1 and 2, had their boats out in the roadstead, and several matcheswere improvised. Jvaluable Discovery.A large quantity of plumbago has - been found about four miles frem Inglewood. The Intel-provincial MatchDTJNEDIN, January 7. A leading locsl authority writing in the "Times" thus criticises the Otsgo team:— " They ought to render a very fair account of themselves. Otago is, however, lamentably weak in bowling. There are seven or eight changes of bowling in the team, but not one first-class trundler. There is lots of quantity, but very little quality. Mcliennan, in racing parlance, a strapping colt from the Albion, is - to be tried solely for his bowling, and should the ground be any way wet, he will prove difficult to play. Conway bowls fast, but is rather erratic ; Cooke is very promising, and likely to succeed better. Paramor and Haskell both bowl well on the wicket, the former at times with good judgment. Ternon and Spring can bowl a decent ball. The eleven is tolerably strong in fielding, and lucky in having such a good wicket keeper as Spring. Their strongest point, however, is in batting;. nearly every one in the team being in fairpractice." The Mayoralty. At Mr Fish's request, the presentation of an address to Mr Walter, calling on him to ■ resign the Mayoralty, has been abandoned. Mr Pish points out that, as Mr Walter has - stated publicly that he will not resign on any account, the requisitioners only lay themselves open to insultfby proceeding further. About |£2oo has already been collected towards Mr - Fiah'e expenses.

! The Opera. The "Lily of Kiliarney" drew a full house last night. DeathsA fatal case of typhoid fever has been reported to the authorities. A very sudden death occurred at the Lower Kaikorai Valley yesterday. James Keatin?, a laborer, was found in a fit and died before he could be brought to the Hospital. The Telegraph Operators. The telegraph operators had a dinner last night to celebrate the termination of the strike.' During the proceedings, it was, stated that the department will, in future, practically allow the resumption of the old hours. Volunteer NewsUp to the present only four have entered for the National Association meeting, viz., Hutchinson, Bichardson, ann Miller, all of the North Dunedin Rifles, and Captain Wilson, of the City Guards. WELLINGTON, January 8. The Mystery SolvedThe Maori prisoners have been removed, from here, 91 going to Dunedin in the Hinemoa, and 43 by the Stella to Hokitaka. A guard of thirty Armed Constabulary left with the former, and twenty with the latter. It is said the removal will not interfere witU their trial on April sth. Both steamers left at fonr o'clock this morning. The Cambridge LineAUCKLAND, January 2. Mr Gwynneth, civil engineer, has made an inspection of the Cambridge railway on behalf of the settlers, and is of opinion that the line can be cheaply and expeditiously made. Sir G- GreySir G. Grey delivers an inaugural addrese at the opening of the Grammar School. SportingThe New Zealand Shipping Company present a Cup to the regatta. Lonehand, Maritana, Templeton, Pinfire, and Lara were shipped to Wellington by the Bingarooma this morning; Messrs Say and VullancJ were passengers in her. Colonel Scratchley. Colonel Scratchley went South by the Bingarooma. Criminal SessionsIn the Supreme Court Frederick Benjamin Duvell, charged with forgery and uttering a cheque for 30s, professing '.hat as a medical man he received it from a patient, was sentenced to three years. GBA.HAM3TOWN, January 8. [FBOM OUB OWN COBBE6PGNDBNTB.] The Late FireAt the inquest, re Driscoll's fire, the agent for the Norwich Union denied having received a renewal of the premium. Proceedings have already been taken against him. TemperanceThe Temperance meeting last night was crowded. Messrs Speight, Johnston, and Price, of the Grand Lodge, members from Wellington, and Donovan, of Tsranaki, were the principal speakers. rpsBSS Association.] AUCKLAND, January 7. Sir G. Grey. Sir G. Grey will deliver an inaugural address at the opening of the Grammar School building.

Native Matters. The Natives are mustering for the great meetiDg at Waitau. Major Mair -will represent the Government.

Port Returns.

At the port of Auckland the total value of imports from all quarters for the quarter ending December 31st, was £295,264.

Dr. Wallis.

Dr. Wallis addressed the City West electors on Friday. Governor or Draper"

It is now said that John Smith, draper, not His Excellency, offered 500 guineas for Libeller. . RacingA large number of people left by train for Waikato races. It was raining almost incessantly during the day, which will out up the course. A-New LineThe Waiuku and Pokeno Bottlers are agitating for the survey and construction of a line of railway from Pokeno to Waiuku. An Entente CordialeIt has transpired that prior to Mr Chiniquy's meetiDg at Otahuhu a deputation from the Orangemen (Messrs Donald and Beid) waited on Archbishop Steins to acquaint him with the rumors as to expected disturbances at Otahuhu. A satisfactory interview with the Archbishop and VicarGeneral ensued. Tbe deputation were assured that all the clergy could do would be done to prevent any of their people committing a breach of the peace. At the conclusion the Bishop shook hands with the deputation and thanked them warmly for having come to him and openly stated their opinions.

GRIHAMSTOWN, January 7. An Open Verdict The inquest on tne late fire showed that the policy on the hotel had lapsed, although the occupant professed ignorance of fact, and preferred a claim. An open verdict wa» returned.

Templary- I

The Grand Lodge session of Good Templars continued its session to-day. It was resolved to have a periodical for the Order in the colony, and to support temperance hotels. It is expected that the next session will be held at Ohristchurch. The following officers wore appointed for the ensuing year: —G.W.C.T., Mr W. Johnson, Wellington ; G.W.C., Jennings, Newmarket; G.W.V.T., Mr John Scott, Thames; G.W.S., Mr Ellis, Auckland. NAPIER, January 7. RetrogressionIt appears probable that the streets of Napier will shortly be lighted by kerosene, the price charged by the Gas Company being ■o excessive that the Council has declined to renew the contract. A Hopeful YouthA youth named Arthur Barnsley, who was about two years ago found guilty at Wellington of forging a telegraphic money order, was to-day arrested at Wairoa on a oharge of forging Mr R. D. Maney's name to a cheque. A Brutal HußbandA man named Russell was sentenced to six months' imprisonment by the Waipawa Bench for a brutal assault on his wife. The neighbors interfered, or it is believed the woman would have been killed. So roughly did her rescuers use the prisoner that it is believed several of his ribs are broken. WELLINGTON, January 7. Mysterious. The Government steamers Stella'andHkiemoa have been supplied with 250 rations and one week's provisions for the crew. It is believed that both steamers are under orders to sail at four o'clock to-morrow morning,but their destination is not made public. The Telegraph StrikeThe strike among the Telegraph operators is terminated, Blenheim and Dune din having resumed work. A New Special Settlement. It is believed that Mr Vesey Stewart is about to complete arrangements for the purchase of a large block of land in Poverty Bay district from the Government, for the purpose of forming another settlement on the same basis as that at Kati Kati. The Eegatta. Subscriptions to the regatta are coming in fast, and it is expected that the regatta will be a great success. He Bankrupts. At the Bankruptcy Court yesterday the Chief Juetice pointed out that not only every trader but also private individuals who became bankrupt, were liable to have their certificates suspended if no booku had bees kept. Tha "New Zealand Times." A meeting of 'he shareholders of the " l»ew Zealand Times" Company this afternoon approved of the sale of the paper to Mr Chantry Harris, and passed a resolution to wind the company up. The directors, however, refuse to give Mr Harris possession until the resolution is confirmed at a statutory meeting, to be held twenty days hence. The Governor. The Hinemoa, with his Excellency and suite on board, arrived at 6 p.m. this evening. She was delayed, owing to a slight accident to the machinery. GREYMOUXH, January 7. The strike among the publio works employes is over. Some returned to work yesterday and the remainder to-day. Gold Export. The amount of gold exported from this port for the year ending 31st December, 1879, exceeds by ISOOoza. the export of the previous year. TIMARTJ, January 7. The Circus-

Ohiarini'i circus is drawing crowded houses. Xast night and to-night over 5000 persons were present. Orange ProcessionIt has now been definitely decided to hold a grand Orange procession on July 12th. The CropsThe weather continues favorable to the crops, which are looking splendid. DUNEDIN, January 7. Stabbing CaseAt the City polica court to-day Jameas Midgeley and Thomas Curren were charged with having feloniously stabbed Elisha Harris on December 30th. Ourren was discharged, and Midgeley committed for trial. The OperaThe opera season will close to-morrow night. An Undesirable New ChumAt the Oity court to-day John David Cheene, a new arrival, was eentenced to nine months for theft. He was proved to be very respectably connected at home. A Sad AccidentsBetween one and two this morning Mr Thos. Birch, ex-mayor and chief Government insurance agent here, was awakened by hearing his wife's cries. On rushing to her room he found her enveloped in flames. With great diiHeulty he succeeded in extinguishing them, as he had no assistance in the house. He was considerably burned about the hands, but his wife was so badly burned that her life is despaired of.