NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 184, 20 January 1880, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

fPBESB ASSOCIATION.]] WELLINGTON. January 20. H-M. S- Cormorant. H.M.B. proceeds to the Heads this afternoon for shot and shell practice. Action for Libel. The libel action, Anderson y. Kirkbride, claiming £2OOO for an alleged libel published in a leading article of the “ Rangitihei Advocate ” on September 16th last, is now being heard at the Supreme Court. GRAHAMBTOWN, January 20. Applicants in Plenty. Twenty-two applications have been received by the Governorship of the school for the poet of head-teachor. The applications will be opened to-morrow. Tbe Whan MineThe owners of forfeited shares in the old Whan mine intend testing the forfeiture. Legal talent is already engaged. INVERCARGILL, January 20. Invercargill to the FrontThe meeting to raise funds for the Irish distress was a great success. A strong committee was appointed, and over £l3O subscribed before the close of the meeting. £SOO was cabled to-day through the Union Bank. An Insolvency. William McKhorson, a well-known merchant, has filed his schedule. Jury’s Rider. At the inquest on the body of Smith, who died from an accident at the Supreme Court building, the jury found no one to blame. It added a rider asking the Municipal Council to take steps to supervise the erection of scaffolding, so as to prevent the recurrence of such accidents. VolunteeringThe “ Times” says a movement is on foot among the volunteers to secure the return of Captain J. Thomson as Major for the Southland district. The volunteees are much annoyed at the political influence by which it is attempted to secure the appointment of an outsider. DUNEDIN, January 20. A Will Casein tho Supreme Court to day a special jury is trying tho validity of the will of the late David Caldor, of Caversham, which is disputed by several of his family on the ground of undue influence exercised by his youngest daughter. His property, which is valued at over £IO,OOO, is left to his youngest, all the other children being excluded. Mr Fish’s Sympathisers. Mr Fish was presented with a purse of of 230 sovs. by his sympathisers. The meeting carried a resolution expressive of their entire confidence in him. The Telegraph StaffA considerable change is to be made in the telegraph staff. Fire Brigades’ Conference. The Eire Brigades’ conference opened this morning. Sixteen brigades, exclusive of the Dunedin, are represented. Superintendent Harris is re-elected president, and fireman Robertson honorary secretary. Fireman Robertson also is appointed corresponding secretary to tho United As ociation of Great Britain. AUCKLAND, January 19. The Kaipara Harbor Master. Superintendent Thomson, A. 0., and Captain Bretton, of the Naval Training School, who wore appointed a commission of enquiry into certain charges against Captain Lowery, harbor master, Kaipara, have completed their

enquiry, and a full report has been forwarded to Wellington. The White Fish Ova. Mr Firth has successfully deposited 200,000 whitefish ova in Lake Taupo. Land Sale. At the Government land sale there was a large attendance, but the biddings were not spirited. FireAt Bombay, a fire took place at the residence of Mr Ford. The building was saved by the strenuous efforts of neighbors. The fire when firßt seen had firm hold under a large store. The contents were damaged by their hurried removal, and some clothes burnt. £lO will cover the damage done. OPUNAKE, January 19. The Parahaka Meetin. There was a very small attendance at the Parahaka meeting this month. This fact, and Te Whiti's words, show that no importance is attached by the Natives to the removal of the Maori prisoners to Hokitika and Dunedin. Te Whiti and Tohu both express themselves satisfied that there will be no fighting. Te Whiti says that he told them in September there would be a company of people sent to Parihaka before the prisoners returned. Several Europeans, including two ladies, from Opunake, were present at the meeting. They were interviewed in the evening by Tohu, a Maori acting as interpreter. Unless the Royal Commissioners or Constabulary go up nothing more is likely to take place at Parihaka till after March, NAPIER, January 19. Waikara Coal. Dr. Hector has furnished an analysis of a specimen of coal found in the Waikara stream within twenty miles of Napier. This shows the coal to be of exceptionally fine quality for all purpoaes, the percentage of gas being very high. It is different from all others found in the colony, but is more similar to the Kawa Kawa coal than any other. The lo;ality will probably be prospected Bhortly for the seam. The Harbour BoardThe Harbor Board held its statutory annual meeting to-day, but were not able to do any business owing to the Government auditor not having audited the accounts. NEW PLYMOUTH, January 19. A SmashA meeting of the creditors of J. D. Hammerton was held to-day. The total liabilities are £18,356, and the aesets £5610. The meeting was adjourned until Friday, when probably an offer of composition will be made. WELLINGTON, January 19. Inquest. At the inquest to-day on the body of Francis Donald, shot at Kaiwarru rifle range on Saturday, the jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death," and added a rider to the effect that some more stringent code of signals should be adopted. The Water Works LoanGreat satisfaction is expressed here at the floating of the Wellington city water works loan. FireThe fire in Levy's grocery store this morning is believed to have been caused by a spark from a grate which was being used in the back yard. The Crops. The damage to the crops by recent rains is not so serious as was at fint expected. fIH Racing. The weights as declared for the Wanganui races have caused much dissatisfaction. The Wellington Jockey Club intend to allow two totalisators to be used on the course at the forthcoming meeting. The Minister for Public Works. The Minister of Public Works left for the South to-day. He will visit Dunedin and Invercargill, and after inspecting the Western railway will go to the West Coast. Colonel ScratchleyColonel Soratchley, accompanied by Captain Johnson, Secretary* of the Marine Department, left for Lyttelton this afternoon, for the purpose of reporting on the defence of the harbors of Lyttelton, Port Chalmers, and the Bluff. City ValuationThe actual valuation of the city for general rates .for 1880-81 has been made, and shows an increase of £9853 over that of the previous year, notwithstanding the large lobs of valuable property by the extensive fire in June last at the Opera House. The Distress in Ireland. Over £l5O been subscribed in aid of the Irish distress. Dr. Redwood has issued instructions for collections to be made in all Soman Catholic Churches in the diocese in aid of Irish distress. The Armed Constabulary at Waihi have subscribed £4l to the fund. NELSON, January 19. FireA fire broke out in a livery stable belonging to Mr G. Hunt, High street, Motueka, about ten on Sunday morning. As there is a block of shops and dwelling-houses contiguous, considerable fears were entertained, especially as Motueka has no brigade. A crowd, with the aid of buckets and numerous wells, confined the fire to the stable], which were filled with new hay. The cause of the fire is unknown. There was no insurance. Burglary at a Railway StationThe Foxhill railway station office was broken into on Saturday, and between £5 and £6 in gold and silver abstracted, the notes being left. Railway Works. The working surveys for the six miles of railway from BelUj.ro re, for which the money was voted last session, are completed, and in a fortnight the working plans will be finished, and the Government in a position to call for tenders. A Cheerful CharacterA man named Palmer, who stated to have been convicted on two charges of larceny at Ohristohurch lately, was sentenced to six months' imprisonment with hard labor to-day for larceny. It was stated that he had deserted his wife and family, who reside at Christchurch. Arrived Too SoonThe Government steamer Stella sailed for Lyttelton to-day with seventy-five immigrants, moßtly coal miners, ex Opawa, who came out for the Westport colliery, which is not yet ready for work. TIMARU, January 19. LarcenyAt the Magistrate's Court to-day John Duffen, lately barman at the Club Hotel, was committed for trial at the Supreme Court for larceny of money from the till. A quantity of marked coin was traced to his possession. Geraldine County Council. At a meeting of the Geraldine County Council to-day the slaughter house fees were fixed, any one killing two large or ten small cattle per week to pay an annual license of £2, and over this number a license of £5. It was resolved to apply to the Government for a temporary advance of £2OO. A hot discussion took place on the proposal to make Timaru instead of Temuka the county town, the question being eventually postponed. The CropsThe weather is again very favorable for harvesting, and operations are rapidy becoming general. The crops are looking magnificent. DUNEDIN, January 19. A MistakeThe calling of the Hinemoa at Port Chalmers with the white fish ova was a mistake. The Acclimatisation Society had made arrangements with the Government that she was to proceed direct to the Bluff, the whole of the Otago ova being intended to be sent to Lake Wakatipu for hatching. The mistake was discovered before the Hinemoa left and the ova boxes were reshipped. Mr Deane made an early start this morning with the ova from the Bluff to Queenstown by special train: Things are MendingBefore the holidays there were 700 men at work on the "unemployed" section of the Otago Central Railway at Hindon, now there are only 300. On the Winton section, near Oamaru, there are 200, in place of 500 before the holidays. Electric Fire Indicators. The electric fire indicators have now been fixed throughout the city, and connected with the central Fire Brigade Station, They work very well. The Presbyterian Synod and Pastor Chiniqny. At the Presbytorian Synod this afternoon 'he Bev. S. Mackie moved —" That the Synod being made aware that the Bev. Pastor

Chiniquy, of Canada, will shortly visit this part of the colony with a view to raising funds for the erection of a College for the training of priests who have left the Roman Catholic Church, begs to offer him a very hearty welcome, and suggests to ministers that they should render him whatever help he may require in pursuit of his object." It was ultimately decided that notice should be given of the motion. Chiarini and the Irish DistressChiarini, the circus proprietor, has offered a benefit on Friday for the Irish famine relief fund. Davidson v. DavidsonThe case of Davidson v Davidson, a petition for judicial separation, was continued before Mr justice W illiams at the Supreme Court to-day. The case was concluded, and judgment was reserved. Gold MiningThe Blue Duck claim, at Tinker's, washed up with a result of 15700 z. The Cornish compary, at Mount Burst ee, had a partial washing up for 250az., and expect lOOOaz. before it has finished. Inder and Guffie, at the same plac?, obtained 400jz. for three months' work by six men. In a fortnight hence they expect to wash up another SOOoz. Accounts from Dry Head are equally good. Last week's escort from Mount Ida was the largest sent down for years. BALCLUTHA, January 19. Balclutha BridgeAt a special meeting of the Clutha County Council to-day, Mr Higgincon, C.E., submitted plans and specifications for the proposed new traffic bridge at Balclutha. Tha same were approved, and tenders ordered to be called for, the work to be completed in eighteen months from acceptat.ee of tenders.