NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2142, 6 January 1881, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[pee press association.] WELLING TON, January 6. A Boy Burnt. A boy named Taylor, three years old, waa severely burnt on Christmas Eve, by his night-dress accidentally catching fire, Ha lies in a precarious condition. SuffocatedAn infant, ten weeks' old, of Mrs Gosling's, was found dead in bed this morning. It is supposed to have been overlaid in bed by its mother during the night. DUNEDIN, January 6. Supreme CourtAt the Supreme Court the following sentences were passed : —John Gately, larceny, three years ; Robert Muir, forgery, eighteen months; William Adams, forgery, four years. AUCKLAND, January 5. Good Quarters. Joe, the Fijian murderer, has got quite fat and sleek. In Mount Eden Gaol he boa obtained the soubriquet of “ Happy.” Sporting. At Tattersall’s considerable sums of moneychanged hands, and engagements were promptly kept. On the whole the proceedings were satisfactory, although some loading bookmakers are said to be pretty heavily struck. The Knife. Hugh Storey, a boy, has heen committed for stabbing O. B. King, his overseer in Austin's factory. Special Settlers. Only 150 of the Lady Jocclj n's passengers remain at Tauranga. The bu'ance come on to Auckland in the vessel. The Templars. At the Good Templars’ conference, the G.W.O.T. submitted a report for the past ysar, showing his work in connection with the Order, principally in Wellington district, which showed that tho Order there was making material progress. The G.W. secretary submitted a report which showed that ten new lodges had been opened during the year. The financial position of the lodge was better than ever, having a balance of £54. The G.W. treasurer and G.W. superintendent of tho Juvenile Templars submitted their reports. An animated discussion took place especially upon the question of dancing being

allowed in connection with the Order. The Grand Lodge decided to maintain the present rule. Another WreckThe Lady Don schooner, now aihoro near Hokianga, is a complete wreck. The insurance on the vessel is £4OO in the Victoria, £3OO in the National, and £350 on tho cargo in tho United. WELLINGTON, January 5. StrikeTho firemen on the steamer Stella have struck for an additional £1 per month. Customs ReturnThe Customs duties oo’leoted at Wellington for tho last quarter amounted to £42,232; for the month, £12,693. GREYMOUXH, January 5. Government StrikeThe have refused to unload the coal without im increase in tho price JW There is much excitement over of the Government. DUNEDIN, January 5. Educational. TiTllßdance returns for the quarter ended been by the Education Department, •how were 152 schools open, employing B male and 174 female teachers, besides of sewing. There were 18,677 on the rolls at the beginning of the and 19,195 at the end, consisting of IK4 males, and 9371 females. Tho average was 8361 males and 7697 females, maklw a total of 16,058, being an Increase on the previous quarter of 524, and on tho corresponding quarter of last year of 1421. SportsThe weather was fino to-day for tho Caledonian Sports. B. Blackburn won the border stylo wrestling competition for the championship, throwing W. Hudson in tho last round. INVERCARGILL, January 5. StatisticsIn December there wore 52 births, 7 deaths, and 13 marriages. For tho year tho figures were—births 587, deaths 143, marriages 99, or 64 less than 1879.