NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2305, 24 August 1881, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND.

[PBB PBBBB ABBOOIATIOIT.] AUCKLAND, August 23. Not Drowned. Alexander Taylor and Donald McLeod, reported as lost in a boat at Whangarei Heads, have been found safe at RusselL TelephonicThe Harbor Board has granted permission to the Telegraph Department to extend the telephone exchange to the end of Queen street wharf by running wire* under it above high water mark.

Larrikimsm Rampant. Larrikinism is increasing, and the Magistrate is inflicting heavier penalties. Subsiding. No further action has been taken respecting the Premier’s reply to the Mayor re the railway harbor reclamation. The Drink Again. The steward of the brig Annabel was found last night in the harbor clinging to the piles of the wharf. Ho was rescued by Mr Taylor, the foreman of the harbor works. He has been drinking. TAURANQA, August 23. Maori Squabbles. Messengers have arrived from the Arawa district, and are now interviewing the Native Commissioner. They state that when they left yesterday several hapns residing at the lakes were bnsily engaged collecting arms and ammunition, for the purpose of resisting the survey party who were engaged surveying lands neer Rotomahana and Raingoroa. The excitement is spreading in the lake district, but hopes, however, are entertained that influence will be brought to bear through the Commissioner to prevent the parties engaging in actual strife. NAPISR, August 23. A Dangerous OfficialA clerk in the Post Office, named Rendell, has been arrested on charges of wholesale robbery. No one suspected him, but his wife informed the police, saying that she could no longer rest under the knowledge of his robberies. According to her account he has systematically opened letters in the office, and abstracted sums of money varying from £lO downwards. When arrested he was engaged in opening Puketapu letters, and in his possession were found thirty skeleton keys, with which his wife states he has been in the habit of entering different shops in town and taking out goods he wanted. Messrs Dinwiddle, Walker and Co., are said to be the heaviest sufferers in this way. He will be brought np before the Resident Magistrate to-morrow. Serious AllegationThere is great dissatisfaction at the management of the Hospital, wholesale extravagance being alleged. The public will not subscribe. The Vexed Bible Question. The Bible in Schools Association have received returns from thirteen schools, averaging 625 scholars. One hundred and fifty-six parents, representing 360 children, declared in favor of the Bible, and thirty-four parents, representing eighty-four children, against it. Colonel Whitmore’s Cup. The cup subscribed far by the Armed Constabulary for presentation to Colonel Whitmore, has arrived. Colonel Whitmore is expected to return from his trip Home in December next. WANGANUI, August 23. Reported Gold Discovery. It is reported that gold in payable quantities has been discovered by two Europeans from Taranaki on the Opatu block, near Tuhua, The Native owners of the land have decided not to sell it, though it has been surveyed by the Government. A Modest Judge. Judge Fenton proceeded to Upckongaro today. The Natives are much disgusted that he did not permit them to take him up the river, 100 men in two largo canoes having been sent by Major Romp to bring him to the Court, It had been intended to dance a war dance in his honour, but the Natives considered themselves shabbily treated, and the preparations fell through. WELLINGTON, August 23. QuarantineA quarantine station has been appointed at Wakari Island, Bay of Islands. Mr MoorhouseThere is a slight improvement in the health of Mr Moorhouse. HORIIIKA, August 23, Gold ExportThe Hero leaves to-morrow morning for Melbourne, taking twenty-two passengers and 33130zs gold, shipped by the Bank of New Zealand from this port. Hew SteamerA small local steamer, built to order by the Anchor Foundry Company, of Nelson, made a trial trip to-day, giving much satisfaction to the owner. TIMARU, August 23. The Water SchemeAt the meeting of the Borough Council last evening, the engineer's statement showed that there would be a saving of over £II,OOO out of the £60,000 loan raised for the waterworks. The water is expected to be laid on within two months. It has been brought a distance of about twenty miles. DUNEDIN, August 23. A Legal DefectThe Corporation solicitor gives his opinion that there is no power under the Public Health Act to seize the snurious tea. The Council resolved to recommend the Government to seize the tea now in bond, and to amend the Act to give the Local Board of Health the necessary powers. SuicideAt the inquest on the body of J. A. Hooper a verdict was returned of temporary insanity. Ho. 2 Copper CompanyMr J. B. Bradshaw received a cable message late this afternoon from Melbourne, “ Moke Creek Copper Company successfully floated.” MysteriousThe case of Campbell, a man who was found dead this morning in Ross’ buildings, has a peculiar surrounding. He had a watch and £lO on him when he left his home at the Taieri on Monday morning, and only Is 6d was found on him by the police. It is thought (hat he got into bad company, and was eased of all he had and then turned out. He was an old settler of thirty-two years standing, having sons and daughters married at the Taieri and Southland.