NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2041, 8 September 1880, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

AUCKLAND, September 7. Free Library. The Auckland Free Library was formally opened to-night by a conversazione. The Mayor issued 300 invitations. Addresses were given by the Mayor (who presided), Sir Or. M. O’Borke, the Kev, D. Bruce, and Dr. Purchase. The affair was a great success. AUCKLAND, September 8. The Free Public Library was opened this morning, and during the first few hours was visited by several hundred people. The diversified binding and sizes of the old Institute books, as contrasted with the uniformity of the Provincial Library, gives the collection rather a piebald appearanca. WELLINGTON, September 7. Insolvent Justices. The statement that the Government had called on all insolvent J.P.’s to resign is authoritatively denied by the “ Post.” The Audit SystemMr Fitzgerald, Auditor-General, has left for Sydney, with the object of reporting upon the different systems of audit in tha Australian colonies with a view of reform. The Political Fencers.

The Government have received a telegram from the camp that eight men and twentyfour hoys came down to tha road this morning and went through the form of putting up the fence. They were not arrested, but simply sent away. Sir Bryce is at Hawera now, and will stay there some days. The Governor. His Excellency the Governor is expected to leave Bussell to-morrow afternoon. Hospital Enquiry. The following is the report of the committee appointed to enquire into the management of the Hospital:—“ (1) That the charges of drunkenness brought against the matron, Miss Sutherland, and the dispenser, Mr Magill, by the nurse, Bose Hamilton, and the two warders, Cachenaul >nd Donaghey, have entirely broken down. (2) That they consequently recommend that the three last mentioned nurses and warders be discharged, receiving one month’s salary. (3) That evidence has been adduced to the effect that the institution is greatly disorganised. (•I) That with the object of a thorough reorganisation the matron and dispenser be allowed the privilege of resigning, and (5) that the honorary medical staff bo requested to assist the council in framing rules and regulations fr.r its future organisation and management.” This morning two members of the committee waited on the secretary with the report of the committee, which he entirely endorsed. Ho considered that they had ample powers for acting on it, and accord* ingly Dr Gillon has been instructed to dispense forthwith with the services of the two warders and nurse, giving them each one month’s salary in lieu of notice. Licensing' Court. At the Licensing Court to-day two new licenses were granted. In granting the licenses, his Worship said that tho Bauch were not unanimously in favor of it, but the majority were of opinion that it was better that houses ehould be under strict police supervision and under the control of the authorities, rather than that a system of unlicensed clubs should continue. The Sorata.

Dr. Lemon has received a cablegram from Mr Todd, Superintendent of the South Australian Telegraphs, re Sorata. A lot of cargo not damaged has been got out. The weather still continues fine. The water is up to the between decks except in the forehold, where the cargo is undamaged. The rigging has been dismantled, and the general opinion is that the vessel will become a complete wreck.

PALMERSTON NORTH, September 7. Gold ProspectingSome months ago a party of men had ex- - penses guaranteed by the people of Palmereton to thoroughly -prospect the reefs of Fitzherhort. All have left except one man, who has for the past month been prospecting alone. This morning he came to town with two or three pieces of quartz, in which gold was distinctly visible. All he asks is that practical persons should go with him and bring back larger portions. The matter has been taken in hand by tho Mayor and several influential men, and two residents of Palmerston, experienced quartz reefers, will accompany the prospector to prove the truth of his statement. Tho man is quite sanguine, and when he reached town was in a most excited state. He has been in the ranges six months, but -was determined to persevere. GBEYMOUTH. September 7. A New RushNews has been received that heavy gold has been struck at Fagaa’s creek, Baventeen-mile beach. Tho prospect is fdwt to the dish. A rush has set in. HOKITIKA, September 7. Criminal SessionsAt the Supremo Court this day Dennis Lynch was sentenced to six months on both charges of larceny, and W. Cook to eighteen months’ hard labor. Julia Biaddon, charged with larceny, was acquitted ; Ellen Kith, manslaughter, acquitted; Peter Drury, assault with violence, acquitted. The Okarito Rush. The Wallace, steamer, which returned from tho South to-day, brings no fresh nows from Okarito. The Diamond Drill. The diamond drill has bored to a depth of BOft on the south side of the Kanieris river, prospecting for coal through sandstone. TIMARU, September 7. A Satisfactory Report. At the quarterly Incensing Court to-day for Timaru, Levels, and Mount Cook districts, the police stated that they had not a single complaint to prefer against any hotel. OAMARU, September 7. Criminal ItemsAt the District Court to-day William Leigh, for obtaining money under false pretences, was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment with hard labor. J. B. Hunter, for attempting to steal a horse, was sentenced to a like period, and May Mitchell, for larceny of wearing apparel, was sentenced to three months. DUNEDIN, September 7. South British Insurance Co. Mr Andrew Maxwell, manager of the South British Insurance Company’s branch here, has been transferred to the Auckland office, to take the place of Mr George Johnston, who has been lately appointed the company’s general manager and inspector. Suburban HotelsAt the quarterly licensing meeting to-day the Bench refused night licenses to suburban hotels on account of the extra police surveillance required. Operative TailorsThe Dunedin operative tailors have decided to amalgamate with the various tailor’s societies in the colony. INVERCARGILL, September 7. Applications for Licenses. At the Licensing Court to-day two new applications were put in for houses in Invercargill, but in neither case was the building •completed. The Bench adjourned one for a fortnight, and the other was refused. An application for a licence for an hotel at Avenal was refused, and an application for a general licence for an hotel at Half-way Bush granted.