NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2187, 28 February 1881, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

|_PBB PEBBB ASSOCIATION,J AUCKLAND, February 28. Land DisputeThe Cambridge Land Court to-day consented to another adjournment of the Fatatere case, Mangabia and the Association having given Judge Symonds an assurance that there was a probability of settling their differences. Mr Mackay protested against it, and said he was ready to go on. San Francisco MailThe City of Sydney left San Francisco with the inward mail on the 14th, two days late. She may be expected on Tuesday or Wednesday week. Inconsistency. Fipikiki, who was committed for trial for a murderous assault on a half-caste at Cambridge, was a sort of Maori missionary and a very jealous man. WELLINGTON, February 28. Asylum Inquiry.

Mr Whitelaw, the superintendent of the Asylum, has been relieved of his duties pending the completion of the inquiry into the management of that institution. Earns at a Premium-

The ram fair in Carterton on Saturday was a great success. Purchasers were in excess of the quantity yarded. Prices ruled up to ten guineas higher than was anticipated for stock offered.

NELSON, February 28. The barque Electro, from London, after a passage of 112 days, arrived this morning. Rifle Contest. The staff and the representatives left for the camp this morning. Major Baillie commands, with Captain Webb, adjutant of the district, Captain Wildman, of the Thames Naval Brigade, and Sub-Inspector Coleman, A. 0., on the staff. The total entries are 153, about 130 having arrived. The first match commencing this afternoon, open to all mem* hers of the association, is at 200, 400, and 500 yards. The weather is glorious. Mayoress Dodson fires the first shot at three o’clock. DUNEDIN, February 28. Robbery. A daring robbery took place at Waters’ Prince of Wales Hotel last night. £175 in cash were stolen from Mr Waters' bedroom. Sale of Yearlings. At the sale of the Boorandoora Park yearlings Messrs Mason and Yallance purchased a Tubal Cain—Topsy colt for 225 guineas, Tubal Cain—Soashell colt for 200 guineas, Tubal Cain—Debenture colt for 25 guineas. Mr J. Cowan, of Cromwell, purchased a Saunterer filly for 100 guineas; Tubal Cain— Argosy filly, 70 guineas. The Lurline colt (Flying Dutchman) and Tubal Cain—Coquette colt were passed in at 300 guineas. SharpingAt the City Court, Mr Watt oonvioted Henry Q-oater of playing the three card trick at the races, but, to give defendant a chance of appealing, admitted him to bail, to come up for sentence in a month. Forgery. Thomas Hodgetts, aged twenty-one, for obtaining money by means of forged cheques, has been sentenced to three months. INVERCARGILL, February 28. Harbor Board. Mr Pratt resigned the post of Chairman to the Harbor Board, and applied for the post of Secretary. There were seventeen other applicants. Mr Pratt has been elected. AUCKLAND, February 26. The Albion Inquiry. The collision inquiry is closed. The judgment of the Court was as follows :—The Court is unanimously of opinion that no blame attaches to Captain Garrard or the officers of the Albion, and returns their certificates. If the crew of the Isabella Pratt could not make out the steamer, how could the steamer’s look-out make out the Isabella Pratt P The Court are of opinion that the Isabella Pratt standing on into the steamer’s smoke was fool-hardy, and that the collision might have been avoided had the schooner gone about when the steamer was first made out. Iho Court made no order for costs. I

The Lands Court. On the opening of the Lands Court at Cambridge to-day, Mangakakia said that the accounts of the Government had been shown to him, but they were only in pencil, and he declined to accept them. It is said that he objects particularly to the items of £3600 paid to Mr Brioaenden and £2070 to Mr Mackay, and wants details, which are not forthcoming. Mr Mackay, to-day, admitted that there was a disagreement between him and Mangatakia regarding some accounts, and asked for a further adjournment till Monday, which was granted, on the understanding that if the parties had not arrived at an understanding the cases will bo proceeded with on their merits. Alleged Arson by a NativeThe native, Hemi Natana, who drod the Mongonui police station, has been committed on a charge of arson. School Enquiry.

Dr. Purcbas ciosirea a Royal Commission on the Grammar School, and has requested the Board of Governors to get the Government to appoint a commissioner at the enquiry to summon and enforce the attendance of witnesses, also to toko evidence on the matter. The Board passed a resolution in conformity with the request. NELSON, February 26. Rifle ContestThe firing in connection with the Rifle Association meeting commences at two o’clock on Monday afternoon, although the Southern men will not arrive until Tuesday, when they will take up their firing. WELLINGTON, February 26. Pedestrianism. The twenty-four hours go-as-you-please match, Smith v. Oroft, for £SO a side, was

won easily by the lat'er, who ceded ton mileff to Smith. DUNEDIN, February 26. Frozen Meat. At a meeting this morning, attended by the leading stock owners, it was decided to take steps to form a company or association for exporting frozen meat to England, The Hon. E. Campbell explained that a capital of £SOOO would be required, but of this it waa only necessary to call up £3OOO, the balance to be subscribed by members of the association in fat stock at a price to be agreed on. INVERCARGILL, February 26. Race PrivilegesThe race privileges to-day sold for £152, as against £6B last year. Great interest is takenin the forthcoming meeting. The WeatherThe weather it unfavorable for harvesting, which is now in progress, [from the cm oobbbspokdbnt op thh PEBBB.”J WELLINGTON, February 26. I understand that Ministers met in cabinet this morning at Major Atkinson's house, but that nothing of general interest took place. No definite decision was arrived at touching the vacant seat in the Ministry. I notice that some remarks have been made in condemnation of the appointments of Messrs Batkin and Seed to report on the further reduction and re-organisation of the Civil Service, and stating that if they could be spared so long from their offices for this work they could be dispensed with altogether. The fact is, however, that both officers had to travel round the colony on tours of official inspection, and as they are considered specially competent in organising offices it was arranged that they should make their tour at the same time, and make the two duties fit together, taking advantage of the official inspection to note any possible reductions or reforms. Thu* they are carrying on the essential work of their respective departments and at the same time ascertaining what farther general and detailed retrenchment or improvements are practicable. Valuable results are anticipated from their efforts.