NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2081, 25 October 1880, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[PBKSS ASSOCIATION.] GRAHAMSTOWN, October 25. The Te Aroha Gold Field. The " Star's " special reporter has visited the To Aroha gold field. He states that geld has been found in the boulders, but could obtain no definite information as to whether any had yet been discovered in reefs. Ho advises against a rush as yet. AUCKLAND, Ootober 25. Sir G. Grey. Sir G. Grey writes from Hawaii that ha hat been too ill to attend to any business, bat hopes to visit the Thames shortly, A Hew Rush. Telegrams from Hamilton, Waikato, report that the Natives have found rioh stone at Te Aroha, on a hill behind O'Halloran's Hotel, and in consequence there is a great rush. The ground is being pegged off for a considerable distance. The Government officers are now arranging for the remaining Native signatures, and in a few days the block will be declared a goldfield. AccidentMr Yon Sturmer, E.M. of Hokianga, has broken his arm in two places by a fall. A Polyglot ArchbishopThe German and French man-of-warsmen attended the Catholic Chapel yesterday. Archbishop Steins gave discourses in both languages.

JournalismA new paper is announced to support Sir G. Grey.

Case Dismissed.

WELLINGTON, October 25.

The magistrate has dismissed the information against Walkley, a publican, for keeping his hotel open after hours. VerdictAt the inquest held on the body of the boy Heighton, a verdict was returned that death resulted from a throw from a horse.

FIELDING, October 25.

Suicide of a Veteran.

An inquest was held this morning at the Empire Hotel on the body of Henry Weatherly, who committed suicide by drowning himself in the creek at Taonui. The deceased tied his hands with a handkerchief and jumped into two feet of water. A verdict was returned of " Committed suicide while of unsound mind." The deceased was an old Crimean soldier of the Coldstream Guards, and had a medal and clasp for Sebastopol and a Turkish medal.

DTTNEDIN, October 25

A Monster Nugget.

A Chiuaman at Butcher's Gully has reported that ho has found a nugget weighing 41bl.

Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court has been occupied with the case of Prondfoot v Turnbull, being a claim for £5 9s for commission for putting his name to a number of accommodation bills. TIMABTT, Ootober 25. Thrown from a Horse.

A Mill Phillipe, a young lady employed

with a storekeeper at Temuka was riding on Baturday when her horse was attacked by dog*, and she was thrown. She was badly injured about the head and body, and sow lies in a precarious state. Suicide. J. B. Glasson, hairdresser, of Temuka, committed suicide yesterday by swallowing carbolic acid. The deceased was formerly oa hotelkeeper on the Thames, and a succsful mining speculator, but lost the whole of bis money. The Agricultural Show. There are forty-seven entries for the agricultural show to-morrow. Accident Kate White, aged ten, fell down an embankment ef 40ft at the rear of First Church. She sustained severe injuries. Sudden Death- • Tames Biobard Saunders, currier, in the employ of Messrs Ooombs and San, died very suddenly yesterday morning. He had been ailing for some time past. At about seven o'clock he left his bed, and about twenty minutes after there was a rush of blood from his mouth and nostrils. The cause of death is supposed to have been a rupture of an anearism of the aorta. AUCKLAND, October 24. The Taupo. A gentleman who inspected the Taupo at Tauranga says that her woodwork is complotely wormeaten. Expected Arrival. Advices state that tbe French warship Guioon will shortly visit New Zealand. Post-Sessional Address. Mr F. J. Moss, M.H.E., addressed (he electors at Farnell on Tuesday. Rewi's House. Bewi's house has received the finishing touoh and is ready for the celebrated chief to take possession, but he will not enter till the Native Minister comes and formally hands the property over. He is now at a meeting at TeKuiti. Diocesan Synod* The annual church meeting in connection with the Diocesan Synod was largely attended, and passed off successfully. Bishop Gowie read a paper on the work and constitution of the General Synod of 1880. WANGANUI, October 23. Rifle MatchIn the rifle match, Wanganui Bifles against the Dunedin City Guards, the Wanganui fifteen scored 607. Only twelve Dunedin men fired, scoring 485. A MatchA match between Old Ireland and Sing Don, for two miles on the flat, was won easily by the latter. WELLINGTON, October 24. North-West Gale. A strong N.W. gale was experienced to-day, but no damage is reported. The lingards. The Lingard troupe concluded a successful season at the Theatre Boyal last night. Tbe company left for the South by the Botomahana this afternoon. Found DrownedAt Fielding yesterday H. Weatberby, roadman, was found drowned in a creek on the Fielding road. He leaves a wife and family totally unprovided for. An inquest will be held. TDJIABTJ, October 28. Agricultural Show* The total number of entries for the forthcoming agricultural show are 722, being a large increase over last year. Lady Severely Injured. Miss A. Phillips, a milliner, was thrown from her horse at Winchester to-day, and received very severe injuries. She was unconscious up to the latest reports. Regatta

The annual regatta on December {l6th pro* misea to be a great success. A large number of subscriptions have already been received. State of Business-

There hai been a marked improvement in general business in Timaru during the hut month. The building trade was never brisker.

The CropsHeavy rains during the past week have mode the crops look splendid.

[fboh oub own coeeesfondent.] WELLINGTON, October S 3. The Parihaka Natives. To-day's official telegrams from the Cocstabukry camp report that the fencers did not make their usual advance and retirement this morning, as it was raining heavily. It 'is supposed they were deterred by the unfavorable weather. Two horses, belonging to a contractor, were found by the Maoris trespassing on the wheat crops, and were impounded by the Natives, who took them to Parihaka. It appears that the contractor's men had disobeyed his instructions, which were to keep his horses tethered, so as to prevent their doing any mischief to the Natives' crops. The Premier.

The Premier left town by this afternoon's train for the Wairarapa, where he intends spending a few days. He will return to Wellington in the early part of next week. Retrenchment-

It is stated on good authority that the services of between forty and fifty salaried officers of the Publio Works Department have been dispensed with during the last three months. This list does not include any of the " wages" class, but wholly refers to officers in the professional and clerical branches of the department. Captain Johnstone. It is reported that Captain Johnstone, late secretary to the Marine department, has declined to accept office in a lower grade, and has elected to retire from the service on compensation allowance.