NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2321, 12 September 1881, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND.

[PBB PBESS ASSOCIATION.] AUCKLAND, September 12. Maori Meeting. The Maori King has issued an invitation to the Thames Natives to attend a meeting at Hikurangi on September 19th, when he will explain his work and intentions. The Governor’s ArrivalThe Governor arrived in Auckland harbour at 5.30 yesterday, and immediately embarked aboard the Emerald, which sails tor Fiji today. The Patetere Block. Messrs Haleombe and Rich leave by the mail to-morrow to arrange for the settlement of the Patetere block on behalf of the Patetere Association. New Catholic Church* The foundation stone of the Newton Catholic church was laid yesterday in the presence of 5000 spectators. Father Fynes Vicar-General, performed the ceremony, and Lord Abbot Alcock preached. The offertory amounted to £167. NEW PLYMOUTH, September 12. The Tui on the Spit. The steamer Tui, on entering the Waitara River, went on to the North Spit, where sho now lies. Native TrespassersThe Natives went down from Parihaka on Saturday, and trespassed upon land recently purchased at Nga Kumikumi by Mr Burgess. They entered the stock yard, which was aowly built, and pulled it down, and after prowling about sometime they decamped. It is expected the constabulary will take some notion in the matter.

CARTERTON, September 12. Death by DrowningMr Alfred Blakosloy, manager at Mr Henry Bunny's station, Tara-Tohi West, was drowned on Saturday in the Waingawa River, In company with Henry Eossiter, deceased waa rabbit hunting oh an island in the river, when the river suddenly rose. Eoesiter suggested going down to the bridge, but the deceased decided to cross the river, and was swept away. Bossiter also had a narrow escape. Deceased remarked before crossing, “ This is the anniversary of the Eimutaba railway accident,” through which he was a sufferer. The body has not yet been found. NELSON, September 12, Fatal AccidentA young man Kruse, a resident of Hope, received a kick on his head from » horse a few days ago, and was brought to the hospital. His injuries have now proved fatal. INVERCARGILL, September 12. Supposed Case of Drowning. A man named Edward Brown, aged sixtytwo, who had been working near the New River Ferry, disappeared on August 29 th, and has not since been seen. Search has been made, but no trace of him can be found. It is believed he has fallen into the river. FireMrs Muor’s Edendale Hotel was burned down on Sunday morning. It is believed nothing was saved. The building was insured in the Norwich Union Office for £6OO, and the stock and furniture for £IOO,