NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1961, 7 June 1880, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[PEE PBESB ASSOCIATION.] AUCKLAND, June 7. Police Items. A man named Worms has been charged with forging a receipt for three pounds purporting to b? signed by Messrs Hoffman and Laurence. A man named Gellings was charged with forging a cheque purporting to bo signed by J. Abbot, for £65, on the Colonial Bank. Both men were remanded. Mr Oosgrave’s shop was broken into and the cash box rifled of £lO last night. The police are investigating the case. WELLINGTON, June 7. An Unfortunate Passenger. Mr Nees, manager of the Nydia Bay Saw Mill at Havelock, was a passenger by the schooner Colleen Bawn, which is supposed to be lost.

The Licensing BillTho publicans hold a meeting this Afternoon to discuss the Incensing Bill now before Parliament. TIM ARC, June 7. Bace Meeting Privileges. The sale of privileges for tho South Canterbury Steeplechases realised £llß. A Charge Dismissed. The young man who was arrested a few days ago at Dunedin, for stealing a watch from an acquaintance at Timaru named Glen, was discharged, as it appeared that he merely took charge of the watch while Glen wa* drunk. DUNEDIN, June 7. Burning out a BrideA young couple who were married last Thursday were burned out at Green Island yesterday. The house was owned by Mr Sibbald, of Dunedin, and was uninsured. The occupants’ goods were uninsured also. INVERCARGILL. June 7. Bailway Employes. Great dissatisfaction is expressed at the action of the Government in making changes in the railway staff. Less efficient men are brought from the North to fill the places *f local employes. In one case a porter has been brought from Auckland. Melbourne ExhibitionAn excursion to the Melbourne exhibition is on the tapis. Probably a large party will be formed. AUCKLAND, June 5. Cock Fighting. The police intend prosecuting the principal* in a late case of cock-fighting. The StellaThe Stella has arrived, and leaves on Monday for Cape Maria lighthouse with stores. NAPIER, June 5. Maori DoctoringHeriona, an old Maori who was recently roasted to drive a devil out of him, died yesterday. His “ Doctor” awaits trial at the Supreme Court for assault, but this will complicate matters. The Eailway Commission. The Railway Commission to-day examined Mr Miller, railway manager, and another witness. The Land Tax. A number of land tax summonses are being issued. WELLINGTON, June 6. The Missing Schooner. The Hinemca returned this morning from a search for the missing schooner Colleen Bawn. She visited several sounds and islands in the vicinity where the vessel was supposed to be lost, but without success. On Steven Island some planking, decking, and a mast were found, but these are thought to bo a portion of the schooner Merlin, wrecked there some months ago. Tho last heard of the Colleen Bawn was on the night of May 6th, when she was spoken by the schooner Old Jack. The captain of the Colleen Bawn then reported that one of his crew was sick, and was advised, as it was likely to be a dirty night, to run to Port Underwood for shelter. Subsequently a S.E. gale sprang up, and it is supposed that the little vessel, which is sixteen years old, foundered. The crew consisted of Captain Pyke and two seamen. OAMARU, June 5. Carriage Accident. Bather a serious accident happened at five o’clock last evening. A number of ladies and gentlemen were out for a drive, and on coming home the horses bolted and npset the carriage. Two ladies were severely injured—one, Mrs Garland, is yet in a precarious condition. Dr. Garland received a alight concussion of the brain, and the others (with the exception of Mrs Garland and Mrs Lintott) escaped uninjured.