NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 228, 2 August 1881, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND.

[PBB PBBSB ASSOCIATION.] AUCKLAND, August 1. Boy DrownedThe body of a boy named Edward Clarke, drowned in the Bangariri last December, has been found, minus the arms and legs. Banquet to KingitesA list is in circulation for subscriptions to guarantee the expense of entertaining Tawhiao and a number of leading chiefs if they visit Auckland. Mr J. C. Firth headed the list with £2O. Racing Club Balance-sheet. At the annual meeting of the Auckland Racing Club, the secretary presented the balance sheet for the last year, from which it appeared that the receipts had been £1428, and expenditure £IOO3, leaving a balance of £425 to their credit. The statement of assets and liabilities showed that the latter amounted to £6311 (including loan, £5000) and former to £BOIB, of which the largest item was the racecourse, £5500. Tho auditor, Mr Waymonth, reported that, tho balance of income and expenditure account was not so favorable as last year by £330, but this was caused, not by any decrease in tho club’s operations, but in consequence of increased liability to proprietors of horses, and in other ways. The committee elected were Messrs Russel, George, Kirkwood, Marks, S. Morrin.'and McLaughlin. The Tramway Contract. The City Council has decided to extend the tenders for tramways for six months. GISBORNE, August 1. A Vote of Censure. At a meeting of the Cook County Council on Friday last the following resolution was carried unanimously : —“ That a letter be written to Mr McDonald, expressing surprise and regret at his voting against the Crown and Native Lands Rating Bill after his letter of the 10th of July, as such Bill affects the interests of the county materially.” WELLINGTON, August 1. Business-like. At an adjourned meeting of the West Coast Bailway Company (North Island), the articles of association were passed, and the first colonial directory, consisting of nice shareholders, was elected. NELSON, August 1. Reported Shale Discovery. It is stated that some men engaged in the Matai road contract, between Longford and Lyell, met with indications which have led to the discovery of a deposit of kerosene shale. The discovery is considered to be a most important one. Vital Statistics. The vital statistics for tho borough for the month of July are twenty-two births, six marriages, and one death. BBBFTON, August 1, MiningThe Welcome Company’s return for tho week is 9300z5, amalgam from 90 tons quartz. The general clearing up will take place on Monday. The total quantity of amalgam on hand on Saturday was 35810z5. A dividend of at least 4s per share (15,000) is anticipated. The Nil Desperandum tributers cleared up, resulting in 131ozs. 14dwts. melted gold from 252 tons quartz. The tributers pay the company 14 per cent, on the gross amount of gold obtained. A dividend of lid per share has been declared. The Fiery Cross Extended Company have seven men employed raising stone, that will yield 2ozs. to the ton. The Just in-Time Company are driving and sloping vigorously. The reef in face of the drive is tour feet width. Tho manager of the Caledonian Extended reports that he is carrying leaders showing gold equal to 3ozs. to the ton. OAMARU, August 1. Caution to Storekeepers. A storekeeper, named Neil Campbell, was to-day committed for trial by Mr Watt for selling gunpowder without a license. Bail was allowed, himself in £IOO and two sureties of £SO each. DUNEDIN, August 1. Sabbatb Breakers Beware. Notice has been given to fruiterers and tobacconists that the police intend stopping Sunday trading as much as possible. Customs Revenue.

The Customs revenue at Dunedin for July wee £43,644. The Decline of Cricket-

The Dunedin Cricket Club has decided upon winding up.

An Appeal for the Shetlanders.

A subscription list has been opened here to alleviate the distress by the severe storm in the Shetland Islands, of which news came by cable.