NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2203, 18 March 1881, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[l'BK PUKBB ABBOOIATIOK.I AUCKLAND, March 18. Where the Tree Falls. A gum digger, named Tom Longhej, hm been killed at Great Barrier by an old burnt

kauri tree falling across his tent. Hi« mate, lying behind him. narrowly enoaped. Sew Theatrical Blood. Mr De engaged for New Zealand Mr Jamoe qSßflm, an English aotor of repute, and two ladiesj-who accompany him, on tho steamer Norfolk. NAPIER, March 18. | Bating. Provincial Produce StaVea—Algebra was soratohed. Five started. Firefly, 1 ; Prim, 2; Pioneer, 3. Firefly led from the start, Prim close up, Inanga following. Firefly won easily. Prim two lengths behind, Pioneer a bad third. DUNE DIN, March 18. Serious Charge at Palmer stem. ■» At Palmerston Wili.'am Everest, Borough olerk, has been committed for trial on a oharge of embezzlement. ~. _ OAMARU, March" 18. Baces, There was a large altondoiice on the course to-day, the weather ben; fine. For the Handicap Hurdle Bace Clarence, Little John, and Milo ran, the fir.-t-named winning with ease. The three horses took the hurdles without a break. The Selling Hurdle was won by Johnny, Naumai being second. TIM \.BU, Miroh 18. A Stranger, and I Took Mm in. At the Magistrate's Court this morning G-eorge Bobssn, a butcher's assistant, was charged with robbing a laborer, named Meiller, of a watch and chain, while he was asleep in a hotel bar. Accused denied the theft, and said that the prosecutor was drunk, and that he (accused) took the watch away and pawned it, merely for safe keeping. He was committed for trial. AUOKLiND, Maroh 17. The Holiday. The Friendly Societies' demonstration was a comparative failure. The Hibernian Society mustered well, but the remaining societies did not muster over 150. A series of sports were engaged in, and a concert was held in the evening, the proceeds being for a oharitable institution. The Catholic School held a festival at which 1200 were present. Oar Premier CorrespondentMr Archibald Forbes, war correspondent, arrives from America by the May mail steamer. The Grammar School. At the Grammar School enquiry, Messrs Lusk, Tomlinson, Bobertson, and Thomson were cross-examined. The proceedings were lively, and amenities were interchanged between the witnesses and the head master, acd between the members of the Board. TATJBANGA, March 17. The Begatta. The Begatta was held to day, and therewn a large attendance. The great featurewas the Maori Canoe Bace of twenty paddles,, which, after a very exciting contest, was won by the Judea natives by half a length. After the race the winners danced a haka in honor of their triumph. In the sailing raees the Auckland men were beaten. A good deal of interest is taken in the forthcoming contestfor the champion sculling race between White, of Mercury Bay, and Dunoan, of Ghristohuroh. The betting is in favor of Duncan. WELLINGTON, Maroh 17. Te Whiti has Spoken. A telegram reoeived by the Governmen mentions that the speeoh made by Te Whiti to-day was most hopeful. There was a total absence of boastfulnees, and its general tenor was to allow all questions relating to the land to develop themselves ; that war was not to be ; and that the Government of New Zeeland would settle everything. Our Treasurer. The Hon. Major Atkinson left for New Plymouth by the steamer Penguin this afternoon. Crime. Four criminal oases are set down for hearing at the Circuit Sittings of the Supreme' Court next month. Mr E. Mills' Estate. Messrs J. H. Heep (Heep Bros., Birmingham), J. W. Henderson (Bank of New Zealand), and J. Dransfield (Wellington), were elected trustees, and their remuneration fixed at 5 per cent, on the amount paid to creditors. The meeting expressed sympathy for Mr Mills in his present position, and agreed that he be j allowed to retain the whole of his household furniture, and be granted £SOO out of the estate. GBE7MOUTH, March 17. Baces Postponed. In oonsequenoe of the inclement state of the weather the raoes have had to be postponed. They will probably be run on Monday and Tuesday next. TIMABU, Maroh 17. Holiday Making. To-day was observed as a partial holiday. The athletic sports were poorly attended. Wharf Extension. The tender of Messrs Jones and Peters for the extension of the wharf has been accepted. The amount is £2309. Bailway Improvements. At the Harbor Board to-day Mr Oliver interviewed the Board re the extension of the railway station, and said that a large portion of the reolaimed land would be taken. TheBoard asked for compensation, which was promised. The matter will be further considered at a meeting on Tuesday. DUNEDIN, Maroh 17. Sessions Postponed. In oonsequenoe of Judge Gillies having to go on circuit to Hokitika on Thursday, the Dunedin sessions oannot be held until the 11th prox. Holiday. Today being St. Patrick's day was observed as a partial holiday. There was a heavy fall of rain. The Governor. The Governor left for Inveroargill at ten o'clock this morning. There were 300 persons on the Dunedin railway platform. B ALCLOTHA, Maroh 17. The Governor and party arrived here at 12.30. The Mayor and councillors and a crowd of citizens were in waiting. The Mayor weloomed the Governor, and the town olerk read an address. The Governor replied, and three cheers were given for his Exoellenoy and the Premier. The party then proceeded on their journey. INVEBOABGILL, Maroh 17; The Governor. The Governor and suite arrived by special train at four o'clock this afternoon, and were met at the railway station by a large crowd, the volunteers forming a guard of honor. On advanoing from the station Sir Arthur Gordon was presented with addresses from the Inveroargill Borough Council and Southland County Council, and after he had replied thereto three cheers were heartily given for him. A red-hot Badioal, familiarly known as " Bob " Miller, then to the surpriie of those who had charge of tho arrangements, mounted the platform and lustily called for three che rs for Sir George Grey. The call was partially responded to, the viceregal party looking on with blank astonishment at this outburst of political feeling The Governor and party were afterwards driven round the town, accompanied by the Mayor and Corporation and the chairman and members of the Southland County Council. The procession was headed by the Garrison band and the Southland Yeomanry Cavalry, and was escorted by a large number of people in carriages and on foot. On arrival at the Albion Hotel, where tho Governor stays, his Excellency alighted, and »us again oheered. A few groans were given at the expense of the Hon. J. Hall, who accompanied his Excellency. The town to-night is brilliantly illuminated, gas jets representing various emblems being displayed from the principal buildings, and the streets are thronged. The Governor was to-night entertained at a largely attended banquet at the Albion Hotel. [FBOM THE OWS OOBBBBPOKDBHT OF THK " FRBBS "J WELLINGTON, March 17. Mr Boliealon leaves to morrow by the Botomahana for Auckland. He will visit the Thames and return by the West Coast. He goes chiefly on business connected with the Land and Native Departments, and expects to be absent from Wellington for a fortnight or three weeks. Ao inquiries hare been made on the subject, I may montion that the GoTemmeßt intend

that hospital and charitable institutions shall continue after the expiration of the flnanoial yoar on Maroh 31st to be carried on as at' P* e " iiont, in the same way no last year, until definite provision is made by the Legislature. I see that the "Lyttelton Times' denounces the Government for not sending through the Press Association the news of Mr Johnston's appointment to the Cabinet, and asserts that the information was sent to me " with instructions to send it to a fourth papor—the "Dunedin Herald." There is not one word of truth in these allegations. Tho information was not sent to me at all, for knowing (as I telegraphed to you) that the appointment would be made if possible before the Governor went South, I was on the watch. I called at the Premier's house after the opera to ask if it was settled, but it was not until after 11 p.m. that I obtained information that the appointment was made, and telegraphed it. I was told distinctly that if the association applied for the news they would get it. I did not ■end the intelligence to the Dunedin "Herald," nor do I know who is the correspondent of that paper. As the Government has been accused of favoritism, it is but fair to make thia explanation.