NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2156, 22 January 1881, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[FEB PBSBS ASSOOIATIOK.J GEAHAM3TOWN, January 22. Scarlet Fever. A child two years old died this morning from scarlet fever. The authorities are taking active measures to prevent the spread of the disease. Mining 1 . News from Te Aroha is of little importance. No great finds yet made, but the men are working steadily, anticipating a good average yield from the quartz. NEW PLYMOUTH, January 22. Illicit Distilling. Thomas Oandish was charged at the Police Court this morning, for having in his possession a private still, and was remanded till Monday, NELSON, January 22. Wesleyan ConferenceThe Wesleyan Conference, in its eighth annual session, opened last night. There were twenty-six members present. The retiring president, Bsv. R. Lee, delivered an address referring to the progress made in the past year, and the business before the meeting being for the election of officers, was then proceeded with. The Bov. J. B. Eichardson, of St. Alban’s, wan elected president by a large majority. The first ballot for secretory was between the Revs. W. Morley and B. Bavins. At the former’s request the latter was elected. The Eev. H. J. Williams being appointed assistant secretary. Eev. T. Q. Carr journal secretary, and the Bov. G. Bond corresponding secretary. The newly-elected president was then inducted, and delivered an address. Cordial votes of thanks were passed to the retiring president, and to secretary Bev. Buddie. Secretary Morley,[and others, addressed the meeting, and Bev. Mr Buller, recently returned from England, was cordially welcomed and gave an interesting account of his home experience. DUNEDIN, January 22. A Questionable Statement. At the All Saints’ Church parish meeting last night, Eev. Mr Fitchett stated that two members of the Government had informed him that they wore favorable to an alteration in the Education Act, to give Ministers an opportunity of giving religious instruction at public schools during school hours at least twice a week. SentencedAt the City Court, Thomas Eiohardsori, for embezzling moneys belonging to Martin and Watson, his employers, was sentenced to twenty-eight days’ bard labor, in consideration of the good character given him by the pro■acutors. INVEBOAKGILL, January 22. Inquest. At the inquest on the body of a Bailor named Taylor, who fell from the Bluff Wnarf, a verdict of “Accidental death ”• was returned. C-le’s Circus. The agent of Cole’s Circus, before leaving for Melbourne, was made to pay over PXO fora paddock used here, which ho took possession of without leave. The amount was given to the hospital. J. T. Thomson, late SurveyorG neral, was the owner of the land.

WELLINGTON, January 32. The Weather-To-day the weather is fine, with o strong breeze, and is generally observed as a holiday, it being Anniversary Day. Fire Brigade Delegates. Delegates from Dunedin, Oavcrsham. Mornington, Naseby, Waimate, and Wanganui have arrived to attend the Brigade Conference, and others are expected to-morrow, it meets on Monday. AUCKLAND, January 21. A Defaulting ClerkHislop, a clerk in the Union Sash and Door Company'* employ, levanted by the Julia Price for New Caledonia, taking with him at least £6O of the company’s cash. Ha came from Christchurch three or four years ago, and leaves a wife and family hero unprovided for. A Bunaway DebtorPurcell, an insolvent debtor, was arrested last night by Detective Fry after an exciting chose through the town. £sl in cash was found on him. GubernatorialHis Excellency left this morning by special train, accompanied by the Hon. F. Whitaker, Minister in attendance. The train arrived at Hamilton at 11 o’clock. _ The Mayor pro claimed the day a public holiday. The volunteers ond the whole population turned out. The Governor received an address from the Corporation, after which, accompanied by a cavalry escort, ho left for Cambridge, where he received an address from the town council, and laid the foundation stone of St. Andrew’s Episcopalian Church. ObituaryMr J. W. Chisholm, late Assistant Accountant's Inspector of New Zealand, died suddenly. The immediate cause of death is believed to be heart disease. NAPIBB, January 21. FacingMr Walters writes to the " Herald,” denying that Libeller won [the {Racing Club s Handicap easily. Ho says the little horse was hard pushed to beat Merlin, though bith were carrying the same weight. The Cartridge MysteryThe discovery of Enfield cartridges in a Maori wharo at Gisborne, recently telegraphed, is satisfactorily explained. The ammunition l was given to friendly Natives during the trouble of 1869. The police knew they had , it, and only seized it because it was loft in an j old wharo, and there was a fear that the | European youths in the district might get at | it and do some damage. I Trade ReturnsThe imports at Napier during the last year 1 were £128,328, ogainst £168,561 during the ] previous year. The exports were £555,474 l against £370,362 in the previous year, an increase of £185,112. The figures refer only to - foreign trade. i NELSON, January 21. j Methodism- < The Wenleyan Conference opened at 7 o’clock * this evening. The first draft of stations shows * tbo following contemplated ministerial appoint- I moots for the year Auckland and Grafton • Road, Revs. Oliver and Isitt; Upper Thames, * Pinotoll, and Manukau, Bov. Bond ; Puke- 1 koho, Qriffiu; Hamilton, Abernethey; “ Raglan, Smith ; Papatmi, Slade ; New Ply- 1 mouth, MoNiool and Bouse; Patea, Lux- * ford; Wanganui, Williams; Bangitikei, 1 Worker; Marton, W, Harper 5 Palmerston, 3 North, L. Hudson; Wellington, Kirk and J Foirclongh; Napier. Bunn ; Nelson, Lee; • Bichmond, Berry; Hokitika, 8. Lawry ; Lyt- \ tolton, Syraonds : Springston, Smalley and F. 1 Martin; Leeston, Armitage ; Kaiapoi, W. B. j Martin; Timaru, Beck; Temuka, Law; 1 Mornington, F. Dewsbury ; Balolutha, Gray; 1 Milton, P. Wells; Boxburgli, Buttle; In- j yergill, Bavin; Taponui, Murray. The clr- 1 cults not named above are to have the same ’ ministers as last year. WELLINGTON, January 21. ] Our Native Minister. « Mr Rolleiton leaves for Napier on Wednes- ’ day for the purpose of accompanying his ! Excellency on his return overland for the 1 West Coast. j The Weather. I A heavy N.W. gale is blowing with un- < abated fury to-day, and threatens to bo un- * favorable for the regatta to-morrow. i

Divorce. The issues in the Auckland divorce case, Hoadly v Hedley and Anderson, were heard before the Chief Justice to-day. The jury found the adultery proved, and that there had been no connivance, condonation, cruelty or desertion and gave damages for £350. DUNEDIN, January 21. Methodism. The annual district meeting of the Primilive Methodist Church of New Zealand commenced this morning. There were present tbirty-one delegates from the various stations. The Bev„ Josiah Ward was unanimously elected president, and Mr T. Perkins, of Invercargill, vice-president. The business of the day was confined to receiving returns of the respective stations. Our Treasurer. Major Atkinson arrived in Dunedin to-duy. Oa Demand. Adolph Moritzon, charged with embezzling monies from the Standard Insurance Company, has been further remanded. The Drink InterestThe police continue to prosecute the publicans for Sunday trading. LegalMr Justice Williams proceeds to Christchurch on Monday, to take the Banco business in conjunction with Mr Justice Johnston.