NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2151, 17 January 1881, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[feom cite own coeebbpohdeht.] The Australian ElevenINYBEOAEGILL, January 17. The Australian cricketers have arrived, and play a two days’ match, beginning at ono o’clock. Later. The Invercargill Twenty-two won the toss, and went in first. At the lunch adjournment eighteen wore out for 28. There wore eleven ducks’ eggs, [FEB PBBBS ASSOCIATION.] AUCKLAND. January 17. The Ovala brings news from Earotanga of the seizure of the schooner Hamonid atPukapuku by the mate, Stolleo, and the cook. Fichet 1 eft the captain on the island. The Natives on board overpowered the mutineers on the second day out, and returned the schooner to the captain. In the struggle Fichet received fatal injuries, and died next day, and Stoller became delirious, and died several days later. The Taniwha and Secret, second and third boats at Melbourne Eogatta, were both, built by Niool, of Auckland. WELLINGTON, January 17. Law. At the Supreme Court this morning the case of Holmwood v. Marine Insurance Company was commenced. The action arises out of the stranding of tho ship Hyderabad at Horowhenna, near Foxton, in 1878, and the plaiutiff sues for £2315 on a general average, and £2201 for services in endeavouring to save the ship, loss of tackles, &o. The case will probably last several days. Another Warning. A young man last night, in attempting to jump on the tram while in motion, slipped, and the wheel passed over his foot and crushed it so severely as to necessitate amputation. TIM ABU, January 17. Boat TendersThe following tenders were received by tho Harbor Board for new surf boat —Mr J. Anderson, Christohurch, £410; Mr gSparrow, £430; Mr Davidson, £450. Mr Anderson’s was accepted. The Drink Interests. Newey, a publican, was fined 40s for Sunday trading, and Warne, of Pleasant Point, was ordered to pay £lO, being convicted, despite hard swearing of selling after hours. DUNEDIN, January 17. ScholarshipsIn the Education Board’s scholarship, nine senior and nine junior Dunedin High Schools’ boys and girls respectively, carry off he first and second, besides five others. AUCKLAND, January 15. ObituaryNows was received by the mail of the death of Sir William Martin, late Ohisf Justice of New Zealand. Money Aid to NativesSir George Grey has received a request from the Mokau Natives to assist them in obtaining a steamer to trade to Mokau and other West Coast ports. St- Patrick’s Day. The United Friendly Societies’ demonstration is fixed for the 17th March. Several societies have threatened to secede if the demonstration is carried out on that date. [feom oub own oobbbspondent of the “PBBBS.”] WELLINGTON, January 15. It is the intention of the Government to make further reductions and amalgamations in the Civil Service, and Messrs Batkin and Seed have been instructed to report as to the directions and manner in which such reductions can be most satisfactorily effected. The recommendations in tho report of the Boyal Commission rc Civil Service will be taken as tho basis of operation, and Messrs Batkin and Seed will travel all over the colony and make a personal inspection preparatory to sending in a full report and suggestions as to reforms desirable. The “Post” to-night says, "In reference to various rumors which have found currency concerning Mr Bryce’s resignation, and its probable sequel, we have the best authority for stating that the vacancy in the cabinet will not be filled up until the mejorityjof Ministers have re-assembled in Wellington, For the different guesses hazarded as to the new Native Minister, there is no foundation whatever, and the matter has not yet come oven indirectly under the consideration of the Government. Indeed it will probably be safe to assume that nothing will be done in the affair before the close of tho current month. Mr Bryce re - tains charge of the department until the acceptance of his resignation has been notified, which is not expected to be earlier than the middle of next week. Mr Eolleston then relieves him and takes temporary charge.