NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1867, 17 February 1880, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[Press Association.] INVERCARGILL, February 17. A Shady Transaction. Judgment was given in the District Court yesterday against H. Mayo for £4O and costs. The evidence showed that the money, which had been given to be placed in the bank, had been used by the defendant for his own purposes. Judge Harvey said this amounted to a breach of trust, but decided to treat it as a debt case. The plaintiff, in another action, was sent to gaol for forty-eight hours for using a strong term to the defendant while in the witness hoi. Accident. Soon after the train left town for Clinton last evening, the driver missed the fireman, John Leonard. The train was stopped, and the latter was found alongside the line insensible. It is supposed that he had gone out on the stage and missed his hold, falling backwards. He was removed to the hospital, where he was found to be suffering from concussion of the brain. He is still unconscious. He has a wife and family at Clinton. DUNEDIN, February 17. The Education Board. Messrs Fulton, Clark, and Fergus are certain of election to the vacancies in the Education Board. Educational. The Dunedin school committee bring the compulsory clauses into operation on April 15th. CommittalMcLoughlin has been committed for trial for the manslaughter of James Robertson near Roxburgh. Extensive Gold Frauds. Extensive frauds have been discovered in connection with the sales of spurious gold by the Chinese at Cromwell. The manager of the Colonial Bank there detected, in a parcel of ninety ounces, one-fourth of spurious gold. Ah Sin has been arrested at Naseby. The Banks at other places have purchased small quantities. It is believed that an extensive spurious gold manufactory exists. Bush FireA bush fire at Kahiku has destroyed Mr Potter’s old mill and 200 acres of bush, recently purchased for £6OOO, besides sawn timber valued at £SOO. TIMARY, February 17. Death from SunstrokeAn inquest was held at Albury last evening on the body of Thomas Adamson, eleven years of age, who died on Sunday at midnight. The evidence showed that the deceased was discovered in an insensible state, three miles from his father’s residence, at five in the afternoon. Ha subsequently had several fits. A verdict of death from sunstroke was returned. Pastor Chiniquy. Mr Ohiniquy arrived to-day, and was escorted by a powerful body-guard of Protestant clergymen and Masters of the Orange Lodge. He lectures to-night in the Presbyterian Church. The Weather. Heavy rain fell last evening. To-day is is showery. AUCKLAND, February 16. A Brutal CrimeOn Saturday last a brutal rape was committed by a Fijian on a little girl five years old in the Bishop’s paddock, Parnell. The police gave chase and the perpetrator ran into a swamp near Kohimarama. The police got bogged, and the man escaped to the bush. A file of policemen surrounded the swamp all Saturday and Sunday night, but the Fijian is supposed to have escaped. It is the same bush that Winiata got into. The Auckland Institute. The annual meeting of the Auckland Institute was held, Dr. Purchas, the president, in the chair. The report showed a slight increase in the membership. The Rev. Samuel Edgar raised the question of opening the Institute and Museum on Sundays, proposing to refer the question for decision to a special meeting of members and subscribers, but the proposition was negatived. Teachers’ LibraryThe teachers arc moving to obtain a room for a library in the Training College. The MormonsIt is said the Mormon elders hero have converted two or three. They held a Mormon service again yesterday. Archbishop SteinsArchbishop Steins performed pontifical high mass yesterday, and confirmed a large number of children.

Attempt at ArsonAn attempt was made to set fire to B. Allen Webb’s house. The fire was discovered on the verandah after the family had retired. They were aroused by a neighbor, and put it out. The Quarantined Pass angers. The single passengers by the British Empire were released to-day from quarantine. It has not been decided when the families will be allowed to leave Motuihi. Volunteering. The first instalment of the district prize firing commences this morning at Mount Eden ranges. The competition was confined to members of the Naval Artillery and Naval Brigade. GBAHAM3TOWN, February 16. The Naval Brigade fired a match with the Dunedin Corps on Saturday, making a score of 652. The day was fine, with light winds. Gordon, the carbine champion, made head score with 73 points. Mining NewsMr William Rowe, late member for the Thames, is ill, and will have to relinquish the Caledonian mine, being unable, through the opposition of all capitalists, to float a new company. Comer, the purchaser of the big pump, is lifting the pump. The mines will soon be flooded, which will confine future operations to the surface. Perry, proprietor of the Blue Spur Sluicing Company, explained the mode of working and the machinery to a miners’ meeting on Saturday night. Shares are being taken in the venture. Colonial BeerBrown and Campbell’s beer was highly commended at the Sydney Exhibition, and B. Hennfried’s porter got second prize. Both were brewed on the Thames. The Thames-Waikato Railway. Mr Beere, engineer in charge of the Thames end of the railway, has been removed to Waikawa, where work is about to be commenced. The Thames contracts are nearly completed, and no new contracts .are spoken of for this end. HAWERA, February 16. The Armed ConstabularyThe road is to be widened, clearing away the fern ten feet on each side of the formation. Sir F. D. Bell and Sir W. Fox, accompanied by Mr Parris, called at the A. 0. camp on Saturday on their way to Oeo, whither they returned the same day. WELLINGTON, February 16. The “New Zealand Times” and the “New Zealander.” Arrangements for taking over the “ New Zealand Times ” were completed this evening, and Mr Harris takes possession tomorrow. The “ Times ” and “ New Zealander ” will be amalgamated, and the latter ceases publishing after to-morrow morning. A Warning to Insurance Companies. At the inquiry, held at the Hutt, as to the origin of the recent fire at Devereux’s butcher’s shop, the jury returned a verdict of arson against some person or persons unknown, and added a rider censuring the Insurance Company for over-insuring the buildings. NELSON, February 16. Fatal Accident. A man named Marshall, thirty years of age who leaves a mother, widow, and four children unprovided for, was drowned at Oollingwood, whilst attempting to cross a river in a canoe. Deceased arrived in the colony only about three months ago, and came with others to work at the Wallaend Goal Mine, Westport. He took the wrong ford and was capsized. Rifle Association MeetingPreparations for the Rifle Association’s meeting are in progress, under Armourer Christie. Wooden buildings for officers, mesa huts, sleeping rooms, and telegraph office are under construction. A bricked well has been sunk and twelve targets are being put into position with sunken butte, to prevent a shadow being thrown on the targets. Death of W. HoggWillie Hogg, a local poet, but also known throughout the colony, died at the Hospital yesterday, aged 76 years. A Solicitor in DifficultiesHenry Adams, solicitor, who has been practising many years and held the position of Crown Prosecutor, has executed a deed of assignment. WELLINGTON, February 16. Destitution in Wellington. Mr Johnson, relieving officer, has reported to the Colonial Treasurer his approximate estimate of the unemployed in Wellington, which is as follows:—Carpenters, saw mill hands, &c., 112; ironworkers, 115; coach builders, smiths, &c., 20 ; plumbers and gasfitters, 26; painters and paperhangers, 60 ; printers, 12; laborers, navvies, &c., 200; clerks and drapers’ assistants, 30 j total, 577. GRBYMOUTH, February 16. Gambling Houses in New Zealand. In a case against Ah Hoy, for keeping a Chinese gambling-house, the Mr James Mackay, dismissed the case, on the grounds that there was nothing to prevent any person keeping a gambling-house in New Zealand. WESTPORT, February 16. Committal. At the Resident Magistrate’s Court, W. Stewart, for assaulting Mr McLean, was committed for trial at the District Court. ASHBURTON, February 16. The WeatherThe storm of Sunday did little damage to the crops. Mr Chiniquy. Mr Chiniquy addressed a crowded audience at the Town Hall to-night, and was loudly applauded. He lectured on his conversion from the Church of Rome. TIMARU, February 16. The Weather. The weather within the last few days has been moat changeable. Yesterday morning the thermometer registered 93 in the shade, and in the afternoon a fierce nor’-westerly gale prevailed, doing a considerable amount of damage to the oat crops and fruit trass. Heavy rain has now set in. Undermining WorksAt the inquest on John Burns, laborer, killed by a fall of earth at the building excavation on Saturday, the jury added to the verdict of “Accidental death,” a rider “ That from the frequency of such accidents the jury consider contractors should be compelled to place a watchman on the top of the works while undermining is going on, to give sufficient warning in case of danger.” A Turn in the TideA plague of caterpillars has almost destroyed the flower gardens and orchards in and around Timaru. The Sparrow Clubs are consequently in disfavor, and the demand for poisoned wheat has entirely ceased. OAMARU, February 16. New Primitive Methodist Church. The ceremony of laying the corner aton© of the new Primitive Methodist Church took place to-day. A Favoured locality. The high winds, which have done so much damage to the crops in other parts of the colony, were not felt much here, and little if any injury has been inflicted. DUNEDIN, February 16. The King Street Affair. The police have decided to taka no further action in the King street affair. The Gold EscortOver 700 ounces of gold was sent down by escort during the past two months. The Governor. His Excellency and Lady Robinson arrived in Dunedin by special train at 4.55 o’clock this afternoon. At Palmerston they were joined by the Commissioner of the Middle Island Railways, under whose charge the special was. Otago Railways. About 350 hands engaged on sections of the Otago railways will be knocked off work immediately by order of tha Government. The high wind on Sunday did considerable damage to the crops in Tokomairiro, Olutha, and Tuapeka districts. BALCLUTHA, February 16. The Late Gales. Bv a violent gale which continued yesterday afternoon and evening immense damage was done to tbe crops, the ripe oats uncut being fully threshed. Bush Fire. A fire raged in the Knihiku bush. Potter

and Soult's old sawmill buildings w < f 9 destroyed, and the 0 f Mr Moffatt, a settler, had a narrow atsipe. Bridge Over the ClutliaAt the meeting of the Olntha County Council to-day, four tenders were received for the erection of Balclntha bridge. Tha lowest was £llOO above the engineer’s estimate. Consideration was deferred for a fortnight. [PBOK OUB OWN COEBEBPOSDEITTS.] WELLINGTON, February 10. The Native CommissionA telegram was received to-day from the Native Commissioners, to the effect that they intend holding a sitting of the Commission at Oeo, on Thursday next, that being tbe day after tbe Parihaka meeting. Mr Hadfield, son of the Bishop of Wellington, has been appointed second interpreter to tha Commission, General DavidsonThe statement that General Davidson is to be appointed Commander of Volunteers, at £7OO per annum, is incorrect. The foundation on which the fiction was based is that General Davidson will inspect the Middle Island Volunteers, and Colonel Deckle, of Wellington, those of the North Island. Next year the two will be exchanged, General Davidson inspecting the North and Colonel Leckie the South. Both are retired officers of the Imperial army and men of means, not office-seekers. Meeting of the UnemployedAn extraordinary farce was perpetrated under the guise of a meeting of unemployed ta consider their dreadful condition, and insist on the Government assisting them. The advertisement calling the meeting originally contained a further item of business, viz ,to consider whether they should not offer their services to Te Whiti to drive tbe constabulary off the Waimate Plains, if the Government refused to help them, but judicious editors had evidently excised this somewhat treasonable appeal. The place of meeting was the top of Mount Victoria, and many looked on. the whole thing as a hoax. However, some forty attended, but the convener was stated to be too weak from want of food to climb up the mountain. The proceedings were rather eccentric, but an adjournment was agreed to, and a deputation appointed to wait on the Government. A report was presented to the Government to day by the relieving officers, showing that nearly 1000 persons were out of employment in Wellington, and there was much distress prevailing. The Government are preparing a scheme of relief, which will be submitted to the fall Cabinet in about a week.