NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1967, 14 June 1880, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[PBKSB ASSOCIATION.] INYEBOABGILL, June 14. Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court opened to-day. Robert Arnold, for stabbing, was sentenced to eighteen months’ imprisonment with hard labour; Thomas Tibbetts and F. Pressnott, for larceny, to two years and four months respectively. Rabbit Fur ShowThe Dipton Rabbit Pur Show is a great success. Exhibitors sent from all parts of Southland. Joseph Hatch, the well-known seal fur trader, and Graham O. Ross are the judges. The exhibits are about three hundred, and are dressed in various styles, representing some fine varieties. The prize-takers were James Tracey, of Dipton, first; John Lee of Benmore, second ; Master Robertson of Burwood, third. Highly commended— A. Caithness of Edendale, and William Orr, of Dipton. Eor the best assorted bundle of various colors, Alfred Haywood of Dipton. The whole exhibits will be forwarded to the Melbourne Exhibition, in which spaqf has been secured by W. Daniel of Dipton on behalf of the Rabbiters Association. OAMARU, June 14. The Waitaki Election. Jones’ meeting on Saturday night was the largest ever held in Oamaru. The hall was crowded to excess, and many were unable to gain admittance. Mr Jones spoke an hour and three-quarters, and was specially severe on the Native lands transactions. A vote of confidence was carried unanimously amidst cheers. His election is considered certain. DUNEDIN, June 14. VolunteeringThe enquiry shows that the Ashburton affair was grossly exaggerated. One of the volunteers has been suspended. TIMARU, June 14. Supreme Court. Frank Fowler, the Malay indicted for rape at Temuka, was acquitted, the Crown Prosecutor, in absence of sufficient corroborative evidence, entering a “ nolle prosequi.” The civil sittings have now commenced. AUCKLAND, June 13. A Hospital ScandalA great scandal has arisen in connection with the Hospital which is exciting great public interest. It is alleged that Brown, the bead nurse, retained a portion of the monies of certain deceased patients instead of accounting for it. Information was given to Dr. Philson by the night nurse Gadd, and he took steps to cause Brown to make reparation. The strangest thing is that the accused is retained in office and. the informant was dismissed. Gadd will petition the House. ForgeryEdward Walsh has been arrested for forgery in connection with a deed. GRAHAMSTOWN, June 13, Mr Sheehan and his Constituents. Mr Sheehan addressed hia constituents last night. He condemned the property tax, and supported a land and income tax. He received a vote of thanks and confidence. NEW PLYMOUTH, June 12. Tender AcceptedMessrs Berry and Newman’s tender for the Waingongoro section of the Foxton and New Plymouth line was accepted, the amount being £13,400. This section will complete the line to within four miles of Normanby. Tohn and the NativesA meeting of Natives at Parihaka on Wednesday was addressed by Tohu. Nothing particular transpired. The Waimate PlainsIt is announced on good authority that the Ngakumiki Armed Constabulary camp will be advanced next week if the weather permits. The Natives have erected fences across the road now being made by the constabulary at Ngakumiki, but not with a view to obstruction, but to preserve some old burial places. The Hawera correspondent of the “Herald” says: —“Mr Parris visits both camps, and will attend the usual meeting at Parihaka on the 18th, when Te Whi'i is expected to make the constabulary a very handsome present of pigs, bullocks and potatoes. The road works are progressing slowly in consequence of bad weather. Cutting out the reserves will occupy a long time. Captain Sheet’s staff being altogether too small for the work to bo done.” WELLINGTON, June 12. The Thorndon Bath CompanyThe balance-sheet of the Thorndon Bath Company shows a profit of £122. The directors recommend a dividend of 10 per cent. The Beer TaxThe licensed victuallers hold a meeting on Mo&da 7 , to consider the present tax on beer, and te fix the retail price for the future. NELSON, Juno 12. VolunteeringYesterday was generally observed as a holiday, when the prize firing for the whole of the volunteers of the district was proceeded with. Railway Accidents. An accident occurred on the railway last night. As the train due at 6.15, after leaving Wakefield, was nearing the road crossing, the driver saw three horses within the railway fence. These bolted to get over the cattle stops, and the first jumped them, the second fell into the stops and rolled over on to the rails, and the third went on top of the second. Though the engine was reversed, it had still much speed on, and one horse was nearly cut in two, and the other had his legs taken off. At Richmond the train referred to had to pass another 'going down to Foxhill, which was filled with volunteers. The Richmond passengers had alighted when the train proceeded on to the points to shunt, but just as it reached the points the up-train came along, and the .two engines collided. Yery little damage was done. ' TIMARU, June 12. Supreme CourtThe arson case against Charles Henderson Clarke, Annie Clarke, George Hayes and Robert Thompson, occupied the Supreme Court all yesterday, and until ten o'clock last night, when a verdict of “ Not Guilty ” was returned, the jury adding that there were strong suspicions against Clarke and Thompson. There is still one rape case to be heard. The Property Tax. At a crowded public meeting held at Geraldine last night, it was resolved—“ That while approving of the Property Tax as sound in principle this meeting respectfully recommends to the Government the following matters for their consideration—(l.) That all contents of the third schedule or personal property statement No. 3 be exempted with the exception of money secured on mortgage, bills of sale, Ac. 2. That a tax be placed on the incomes of persons not being ratepayers on lease or property holders. (3.) That the exemption of £SOO be reduced to £3OO. (4) That the honorarium to members of the Legislative Council be discontinued. (3.) That in case of appeal better provision should be made to secure justice to appellants.”