NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2282, 26 July 1881, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND.

[pep. press association.] AUCKLAND. July 26. Aquatic. Ross won the International Sculling Match at Ottawa, Qauder and Hosmer following. Trickett, who seemed completely rowed out, was sixth. Time, 27mins. Supposed SuicideMrs Luhrs, wife of a respectable German settler at Hamilton, left her house at five o'clock yesterday morning, and has not since returned. It is supposed she has drowned herself. She has shown symptoms of insanity lately. Insurance Losses. The New Zealand Insurance Company lost £1136, and the South British and National £IOOO, by ithe wreck of ship Francina from New York to San Francisco. The South British and National lose by the fire which dirtroyed the mining town of Tombstone. Tawhiao’s Visit. Tdwhiao received an ovation at Hamilton, Waikato, to-day. Addresses were presented to him and Major Mair, congratulating them on their visit. WELLINGTON, July 26. A Heavy Fine. Fritz Vanschluter, who was arrested at Carterton on Saturday for having an illicit still in his possession, has been fined £2OO, or twelve months’ imprisonment. KAIKOURA, July 26. Seeking Shelter. The cutter Pawa, Captain Westlake, from Lyttelton, a fortnight out, arrived here last, evening, after laying at Amuri eight days. She put in here for shelter. DUNEDIN, July’26, The Municipal LoanThe balance of the South Dunedin Munici* pal loan (£4000) has been floated in Melbourne at £O7 10s. INVERCARGILL, July 26. The Brig Firefly. Anxiety is felt about the safety of the brig Firefly, 174 tons, which sailed from the Bluff eight weeks since for Sydney, grain laden. She was commanded by Captain Downing, and bad four or five passengers on board.