NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2032, 28 August 1880, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

AUCKLAND, August 27. InsurancesThe insurances on the Auckland Oil Com< pany's works and stock destroyed by fir* were £2OOO, in equal proportions in the New Zaaland and South British Insurance Com' panics. Both companies had partially rein' Bored. Reported Gold Discovsry. G-old is reported to have been found at Mongcnui. Lignrian BeesA consignment of liigurian bees arrived by the mail steamer in excellent condition, having been shipped by Mr B. J. Creighton. One box has been despatched by the Arawata to the secretary of the Christchurch Acclimatisation Society. At the last meeting of the members of the South British Insurance Company, Mr Johnson, who has been performing the duties during : Mr Board man's absence, was appointed to the permanent managership. GISBQBNE, Augußt 27. Obituary. News was received to-day of the death of John Greening, aged 74 years, better known as " Happy Jack," of the Mahia, near Mr Walker's station. Deceased was an old whaler, and had resided for the last forty years at Mahia, near Portland Island, during which time he had, at his own expense, kept a light burning at night as a signal for coasti ing vessels. By this means and by his kindling signals on the beach the genial old tar saved many a vessel from being lost during severe gales along the coast. Mr George Walker had all possible attention bestowed on the deceased during his last illness. A large " tangi " is to be held in respect to the memory of deceased, who was well known in nautical circles. WELLINGTON, August 27. Prison RegulationsThe following regulations for the public prisons of the colony, under the Prisons Act, 1873, as to the Jewish Sabbath, etc., appear in the " Gazette " :—Any prisoner who is a Jew is not to be compelled to labor on his Sabbath or on any of the following eacred festivals :—New Tear Festival, two days ; Day of Atonement, one day; Festival of the Tabernacles, four days ; Passover, four days ; Pentecost, two days. Mr Willis's Case.

It is understood that the Government do not intend to interfere with the sentence of two months' hard labor, passed on Mr Willis, a schoolmaster at the Lower Hutt, for assault on Mr Jordan.

Football. It is expected that the football team will leave for Auckland on Thursday next. Fire. An eight-roomed house, situated near Johnsonville, was destroyed by fire on Tuesday night. The dwelling was occupied by two single men, and was owned by Mr Q-. S. Catford. The origin of the fire is unknown. The house was insured in the London and Lancashire for £2OO. HOKITIKA, August 27. The ss. Wallace. The following telegram was received from Boss this evening:—"The s.s. Wallace grounded on the north spit, Okarito, trying to enter in yesterday at two o'clock. Probably she will get off on discharging if the weather continues favorable." The Arahura Bridge. The Arahura bridge extension is completed, at a total cost of £1450 to the County Council. Contemplated Water Race An influential meeting took place this afternoon to consider the advisability of forming a company to construct a water race from McDonnell's creek to Mapourika gold field. A lengthy and favorable report was read on the survey of the proposed race made by Mr Smyth, C.E. The meeting adjourned for a fortnight, to gather authentic particulars as to the extent and permanence, and the value of the ground to be supplied by the race. OAMAEU, August 27. The Two Kaces. An interesting event took place at last evening. Over seventy Natives were entertained by the white settlers in the neighborhood. The assemblage numbered between 300 and 400, and the Natives came from all parts of the district and appeared to take great interest in the proceedings. A Courageous Boy. The Mayor to-day formally presented Master George Brownlee with the bronze medal of the Royal Humane Society for his courageous conduct in endeavoring to rescue two children from drowning some time ago. DUNEDIN, August 27. Fire. A fire occurred at noon to-day, at Port Chalmers, in a house occupied by Captain Louden, pilot. The brigade were quickly in attendance, but so rapid was the spread of the flames that despite all they could do the place was soon a heap of burning ashes. Two cottages adjoining, oocupied by Messre Connell and Leisb, were also damaged by the flames, Mr Council's to a considerable extent. Captain Louden's house was owned by Mr Mitchell and was insured in the Norwich Union office for £4OO, but Captain Louden was totally uninsured. The cottages were owned by Mr A. Niohols, and were insured in the Norwich Union for £l5O. Mr Connell had a policy over his furniture in the Union office for£7i,

The Waikaia Seat. It is said that Captain Mackenzie will come forward for Waikaia, and that pressure is being brought to bear on Mr Bastings to stand. Judge Bathgate. Judge Bathgate will retire at the end of the month. The Kyeburn MurderThe preliminary investigation into the Kyeburn murder is not yet over. [PHOIT OUB OWN OOBBESPONDBNT.J WELLINGTON, August 27. The Native Crisis. The Government received a telegram today that the usual batch of Maori fencers were brought in yesterday. The prisoners inoluded a Native" who was tho chief ringleader in the forcible release of the Maori prisoners from the police on tho West Coast a few years ago, and who is regarded as one of the most turbulent and troublesome in the district. An absurd rumor was circulated today that Mr Bryce intends to arrest Te Whiti and Tohu. lam assured that this report is utterly without foundation. Such a step indeed would be inconsistent with the whole tenor of the Government policy on the West Coast. Wellington Items. The Government has finally decided not to interfere with the sentence passed on the schoolmaster, Mr Willis, for assault. The grounds on which their decision was arrived at are, that thero i 3 rot sufficient reason shown for reversing or mitigating the sentence of the Court, and failing good and ample reason, it is undesirable that the decision of any Court should be reversed by the Government, or that Ministers should be constituted a Court of Appeal. I understand that this case will form a precedent for Ministers' action in any similar case which may arise in future, and the decision therefore becomes of colonial interest. Anothor decision come to regarding a local affair has a wide application. The Government, before consenting to close the present cemetery, will require the Corporation to provide for a new one. Ministors regard the responsibility of procuring a site in such case as one of the functions devolving on local bodies through the abolition of pro-1 vincial government. I