NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2225, 14 April 1881, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[PHB PBESS ASSOCIATION.] AUCKLAND, April 13. German War Ships. The G-erman warship Habicht has left for Samoa, but the Hertha is detained through a slight accident to her machinery. The Murder Case. An endeavor will be made by sitting late, to finish the evidence in the Te Aroha murder case to-night. New Appointments. The committee of the Industrial Home has appointed Mr and Mrs Hogden master and matron, and offered Dr. Harvey hie salary to the end of his notice of dismissal, 4th;June, to go at once. Hogden was formerly a sergeant in the Armed Constabulary and lock-up keeper at Auckland. Thß Agitator. Sir George Grey has suffered a relapse with his leg, and did not arrive to-day, but is expected next week. All arrangements re. his addresser remain in abeyance till hit arrival in Auckland. NEW PLYMOUTH, April 13. Mr Rolleston. Mr Rolleston arrived this morning from Auckland, and after transacting official business in the various departments under his control, he set out for the Pungarehu camp, accompanied by Mr Parris and Mr Humphries, Chief Surveyor. WELLINGTON, April 13. Official Irregularities. The report of the officers appointed to enquire into the cbargos against Mr Firth, property tax collector at Felorus Sound, for an alleged alteration of the valuation, has been received by the Government, and it is understood that it declares the charges not proved. However, Mr Firth has been officially reprimanded for remaining drinking at the public-house, and also for the manner in whioh he drew up certain statutory declarations in connection with the charges. Two M-H.Rs. Speak a piece. Messrs Bunny and Botham, M.H.B.'i, addressed their constituents at Masterton last night. A vote of thanks was accorded. DUNEDIN, April 13. The Racer Le Loup. The race-hone Le Loup, recently purchased by Mr James Shand, will not race, again, but will go the itud.