NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1856, 3 February 1880, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

DUNE DIN, February 3. The Invercargill Express. The Dunedin Chamber of Commerce committee have passed tho following resolution : "That the committee docs not feci justified with the information at present at its disposal iu opposing the abolili,,,, of tho Invercargill express train, but is of opinion that the train substituted should, if possible, be accelerated so that it might reach Invercirgill earlier in the day. That a deputation wait on Ministers on their return to town with n viow of disoußsing tho proposed changes as far m they affect tho commercial interests of Dune* din, Invercargill, and Christ church." NORMANDY, February!». The Armed Constabulary. The camp at Kaipipi was visited yesterday by a large number of visitors from Ilawera and Normanby. The constabulary, who finished forming tho road to Inaha on Friday and oommenood working on tho position between Knipiji and Ksdpokonui on Saturday,

•tare :o-day eont to Inaha to form the road between that stroaca and Waingongcro. Tomorrpw it, will be fecossary for the men to tr.hr their dianer with them, as the distance f'ror- camp is too groat to allow their returniog Mr Chf al io engaged on the survey of the road. It wua falsely rutnorod yesterday thus M>bV? 'nsre cor.stu/ary had landed at Qpunnko. It is reported amor;got the Natives that two Eu-opeans visited their kainga yesterday, and insulted one of their woman, and that the Europeans were recognised as civilians. WESTPORT, February 2. Death in i he Hospital. eimrlea Libree, alias Yankee Charlie, well known in connection with the Coßtello murder case, died in the hospital last night after a long illnesß. Assault from Jealousy. A man named Neil McLean was brought down from Inangabua Junction last night with a serious wound on the head, inflicted by a man named Stewart. Jealousy in connection with McLean's wife is supposed to be the cause of the assault. The woman was living with Stewart twenty years before she married McL?an some two years ago. A constable is after Btewart. WELLINGTON, February 3. Civil Service Hours. An alteration has been made in the Civil Service hours, owing to the inconvenience arising from the officials leaving office for lunch in the middle of the day. The lunch hour has been abolished, and the offioes close half an hour earlier as compensation. Gas Company. At the annual meeting of the Wellington Gas Company the directors recommended the payment of a dividend at the rate of 6£ per cent, for the last half-year. Supreme CourtAt the Supreme Court a rule absolute was granted for a new trial in the case of Farreliy v O'Malley. NEW PLYMOUTH, February 3. The Taranaki Races. The following additional entries have been received by post:—King Quail and Otawa for the T.J.C. Handicap; Ratcatcher for the Hurdles ; King Quail, Otawa, and Lapland for the Autumn Handicap. AUCKLAND, February 2. The Irish Distress. Archbishop Steins has earnestly recommended the clergy of Auckland Catholic Church to induce their congregations and people to contribute towards alleviating the distress oi the Irixh. The White Fish. At a meeting of the Acclimatisation Society Mr J. C. Firth reported the successful distribution of the whitefiah ova in the lakes of the province. It was in exoellent condition, and he had no doubt that by this time the hatching process would be completed. The mortality had been very great in the Domain, but otherwise the first stage of the experiment had been satisfactorily performed. The question of the ultimate success of the experiment was doubtful, the waters of our lakei being far too warm for the fish. Olmuary. Mr John gangster McFarlane, late member for Waitemata, died to-night. NEW PLYMOUTH, February 2. A WindfallYesterday a shoal of about 180 black fish were driven ashore near Shell Beach, and were left there when the tide receded. Some of them measured 20ft in length. The beach is strewn with them. It is supposed that some enemy, probably a swordfisb, must have chased them in, for several had wounds which were bleeding. They are attracting great attention. The Maoris claim the fish, but are willing to give ten of them to the pakehas. NAPIER, February 2. A Reformed Turfite. Renata Kawepo has determined to eschew the turf for the future and advertises Otupai for sale. The White FishThe experiment with the white fish ova has been anything but successful, at least, as far as this district is concerned. Those turned out in the Acclimatisation Society's ponds were chiefly put into the trays in which trout were hatched in running water, and these have all died. Some put into the deep pool in boxes where artesian wells flow on them are doing very well, but unfortunately only a comparatively small number were so treated. It is thought the water is too warm for white fish, but if so we cannot expect a very encouraging report from the Taupo Lake, where a good many were turned out. Philosophical Society. The annual meeting of the Philosophical Society was held to day. The Bishop of Waipu was re-elected president, Dr. Spencer vice-president. The balance-sheet showed over £IOO to credit of the society. WELLINGrON, February 2. StatisticsDuring January 111 births and 52 deaths were registered here, and 30 marriage certificates issued. The Unemployed. Mr Johnston, Secretary to the Benevolent Institution, had an interview with the Colonial Treasurer to-day with referenoe to the unemployed. The Colonial Treasurer replied that the matter had been under the consideration of the Government for some time past, and as soon as the Cabinet met it would be dealt with without fail. The Brigantine ProgressA preliminary enquiry as to the circumstances connected with the loss of the brigantine Progress at the Heads recently was held before the Collector of Customs to-day. Nothing fresh was elicited. A Narrow EscapeA man working at Polhill Gully Range had a narrow escape from being shot this morning. While he was painting the target a volunteer who had just arrived at 600 yards fired. The bullet brushed past the marker and struck the target. Telegraphic MattersDr. Lemon, Superintendent of Telegraphs, has received the subjoined:—"Please communicate the following to the Press of your colony. Mr John Pender, M.P, chairman of the Eastern Telegraph Company, notifies to the Press of Australasia—Now that telegraphic communication between Australasia and other civilised centres of the world is made more oertain by the duplication of the cable, I hope the Press will use this great facility for bringing the coloui.-s and the Mother Country and other great and extended dependencies into closer union and ever increasing harmony. The cable is now laid to S.mth Africa, and I beg to thank the Australian colonies for enabling my company to serve the Imperial Government at a critical juncture by allowing that cable to be completed before the Australian, now happily laid within the time originally fixed. (Signed)—A. Knivell, agent to the company at Adelaide." Fatal Boat Accident.

A fatal boiifc accident occurred in the harbor this evening. Two men named Pope and Cochrane were sailing about in a small boat off Kaiwarra. A strong S W. breeze was blowing, and a high sea running, which caused the boat to ship a considerable quantity of water, and during a sudden squall she capsized. .Both men clung to the boat, but the soa rising compelled them to strike out for the shore, distant abeut a mile and a half. Pope reached the shore in safety, but Cochrane when half way sank and was drowned. I'opo states that ho heard Cochrane calling to him, but the heavy sea prevented him extending uny assistance. Cochrane was formerly employed at the Star Hotel, and is a married man. The body has not been recovered. WANG-ANUI, February 2. Racing. Acceptances for the Wanganui Stakes, I Flying Handicap, and Wanganui Cup close I on Thursday at 9 p.m. OAUARir, February 2. The Late FireAn inquiry was held to-day oonoerning the idontily of tho human reuiauio found in the ruins of the Queen's Hotel after the fire. Dr. DiXautour £»ve ovktenoe to the effect that the bones wt>ro thoae of a human being, and although it was not absolutely proved that the remains wore those of Wm. King, there can be no doubt that he it was who met his death in the tire. Sly Grog Selling. Jeremiah Kenny was to-day convicted of sly-grog selling and fined £4O. TIMARU, February 2. The New Convent. The foundation-stone of the Convent of the Sacred Heart, with attached schools, was laid yesterday by Bishop Redwood. Bishop Moran was also present. Both their lordships can-

domned in strong terms the present systers of education. The Lincolnshire Delegates. At a meeting of the Agricultural and Pastoral Asiociation to-day, a committee T?as appointed to meet the representatives of t;he_ Lincolnshire farmers, and arranga for their tour in the district. Customs Revenue. The Customs revenue collected at Timj.ru last month wis nearly £SOO below that collected in the corresponding month last year. Shipment of Wheat. _Many of the prinsipal farmers in this district are making arrangements to ship their wheat home direct this year. The High School. The Timaru High School was opened this morning; thirty-five girls and forty-two boys presenting themselves. DUNEDIN, February 2. Racing. The Bunedin Jockey Club have resolved to do away at future meetings with the Leger Stakes for three-year-olds, with the view of increasing the stakes for two-year.olds.