NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2233, 30 May 1881, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND.

[pee pebss association.] AUCKLAND, May 29. Inquest' At an inquest on the body of James Lloyd, killed on the railway, a verdict of “ Accidental death” was returned. Coffee Palace ProjectThe prospectus is published of the proposed coffee palace, and the capital of the company is £20,000 in £1 shares. It is intended to erect a building combining the advantages of a good temperance hotel for families, with the special features of a coffee palace. Temperance Lecture. Dr. Wallis delivered a leoture before the New Zealand Alliance in the Temnerance Hall to a meagre audience on “ Local Option and Compensation to Publicans.” His views did not give satisfaction to either teetotallers or publicans, as be favored local option, but would give compensation. WELLINGTON, Hay 28. Public HousesAt the Licensing Court four applications for new licenses will be made. It is understood that the police intend opposing the granting of any fresh licenses, on the ground that the hotels in the city are already more than equal to the requirements. EEEFTON, May 29. PoliticalMr Fitzgerald’s meeting last night was well attended, and the usual vote of confidence was carried. Mr Weston has issued his address to the electors. He gays that he will follow no party blindly, but will act fairly to both sides of the House. He supports Harbor Works at Greymont hand the Bast and West Coast Railway, reform in the procedure of the Courts, and declares himself Liberal and progressive in all matters of colonial concern. He favors the present secular system of education. OAMARU, May 28. Sporting:. The following entries for the Oamarn Steeplechases, to take place on the 9th June, were received to-night:—Maiden Steeplechase—Bailor Boy, Kelpie, Twilight (late Alice May), Novice (late Lucy). Handicap Steeplechase—Sailor Boy, Chandler, Little John, Winfield, Robin Hood, Quatnby, Clarence, Naumai, Agent, Kelpie. Selling Steeplechase—Kelpie, Dora (late Wild Rose), Naumai, Robin Hood. DUNEDIN, May 29. The Tararua InquisitionThe decision of the Tararua enquiry is not expected to be given before Wednesday, Captain McGowan not having returned from Lyttelton, A New BrakeA new brake, designed by the Roslyn Tramway Company’s engineer, was tried on Saturday under the supervision of the Government engineer. It worked most successfully, and all the cars will be fitted with it. Sporting. A private telegram says that Mata won other two races besides the Cup at the Adelaide meeting. Mr Driver will probably nominate Somnue and Sir Modred for the next Melbourne Cup. The Government Steamer. The Stella, Government steamer, after being cleaned in dock here, goes to Hokitika, where she will embark the Maori prisoners. The Tararua WreckThe Good Templar, schooner, has returned from the scene of the Tararua wreck. There was a very heavy sea all the time she was there, and she had her boats washed away. A diver wont dow” throe times, but was unsuccessful in doing anything. The captain states that he passed right over the wreck, which is in three different parts, and from soundings taken he finds from three to four fathoms of water all round her. The engines are still standing, but the sea was very dangerous, and prevented anything like work being done