NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2098, 13 November 1880, Page 2

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AUCKLAND, November 13. Mining. Bich gold has been struck in the Prospectors ’ claim at Te Aroha. Waikato Coal Bust. Specimens of artificial coal manufactured from Waikato coal dust have been sent out from England to the Auckland musuem. Local Industries. The Auckland Meat Preserving Company has received an extensive order from the German war ship Hyane, The Friendly Societies. The UnitedJ Friendly Societies will march in procession on Sf. Patrick’s Day. Te Whiti’s Followers. An Aucklander, who recently visited Parihaka, recognised nearly fifty of the lower Waikato natives there amongst the most devoted followers of Te Whiti, NEW PLYMOUTH, November 13, Survey of the Parihaka Block. The Chief Surveyor [Mr T, Humphries) has commenced surveying the land to the seaward side of the road passing Parihaka. The natives came from the settlement and looked at h'm and his men, and appeared more astonished than annoyed. NELSON, November 3. Post-Sessional Address. Mr Pitt, M.H.8., addressed the city electors last night. After referring to the work of last session, he gave the Government credit for honestly endeavouring to place the finances of the colony on a sound basis, and expressed his belief that the colony had a great future in prospect. He thought the public works scheme had, by the high wages paid, attracted miners and others ; but that now these would turn their attedtion to mining and other industries. He would not vote for the introduction of the Bible into schools, even if such were shown to be I he desire of the majority of colonists. He did not think it necessary to fill the vacancy caused by Sir Julius Vogel’s retirement. He received a vote of thanks and confidence. DUNEDIN, November 13. Church MattersThe Anglican Synod on the votes pf the laity decided against free seats. Bishop Neville announced that the Bev. William Oust, son of the Dean of York, has accepted a license in this diocese. The Synod resolved to request the Government to extend to the Church of England equal opportunities for the instruction of its children in the Industrial Schools with those accorded to the Roman Catholic Church. A Strange StoryA strange affair is being enquired into by the police. This morning, on the Southern recreation ground, were found a woman’s dress, brcooh and ear-rings, and a letter *

signed " Mary Prescott,” addressed to her family, in which the writer says that in consequence of friends having been false to her, she intended doing away with herself. The things were found alongside the water’s edge, and have since been identified as belonging to Mary Prescott, aged twenty, who recently quarrelled with her lover, and threatened to commit suicide. The police are now investigating whether it is a hoax or not. TIMAEU, November 13. Freaks of a well-known EesidentJoseph Hawley, a well-known resident, web charged on remand with presenting firearms at a tailor named Edwin Best with intent to murder him, on the night of Wednesday last. The evidence showed that Hawley, being the worse for drink, went to Best’s shop and demanded oysters. An altercation ensued, and Hawley becoming abusive was put out. Immediately afterwards, a bystander grasped Hawley's arm, and Best ran forward and wrenched a loaded revolver from Hawley’s grasp. As it appeared that the revolver was pulled out of Hawley’s pockets by the othsra and not by himself, the Bench dismissed the information, after cautioning the accused against carrying firearms. AUCKLAND, November 12. The Brother Athletes. Captain W. Farquhar to-dsy entered the White Brothers of Mercury Bay for the champion four-oared outrigger race. Arrival of Sir A. GordonThe City Council are preparing an address to Sir Arthur Gordon and making arrangements for the erection of a triumphal arch. Proposed Tramwry. Mr W. Smith has made proposals to the City Council to construct street tramways, the fare not to exceed threepence per mile. He asks for twenty-one years’ lease of the roads of the city, and the proposal was referred to the works committee to procure further information from southern cities. NELSON, November 12. Wesleyan Annual District Meeting. The opening session of the Wesleyan Church annual district meeting took place this afternoon. The Bav. B. Bavin presided, and the Bev. G. Carr was appointed secretory. Leather by the drome ProcessAt one of the tanneries here some excellent leather, manufactured by the chrome process, has been turned out, although in very limited quantity. The leather is pronounced by th® trade to be of very superior quality. Ita manufacture only occupied about a month, and showed a great saving both as regards cost and time. It is confidently expected that the chrome deposits of this neighborhood will shortly be worked. WELLINGTON, November 12. International Wool ExhibitionThe Government have issued a circular to Agricultural and Pastoral Associations and the committees of the Melbourne Exhibition respecting the international exhibition of wool to be held in the Crystal Palace in 1881. A Belay of Amusements. Advices received here state that Professor Hazelmeyer and Simonsen’s opera troupe, under engagement to Mr B. W. Gary, leave Melbourne for New Zealand next week. DUNEDIN, November 12. The Mayoralty. Messrs H. S. Fish and A. H. Boss were nominated for the city mayoralty to-day. Fire. A fire broke out last night in the house of Mr D. McKenzie, of Linden. The damage, which was not much, was covered by £6O insurance in the National. INVEBOAEGILL, November 12. Poor Mr ShanksAt a meeting of the electors of the Mataura district held at North Invercargill last night a motion to the effect that Mr Shanks, M.H.8., has not the confidence of his constituents ; and that they do not desire any explanation of his last action, but are desirous tnat he should resign his seat at once, was carried unanimously.