NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2336, 28 September 1881, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND.

[phe pangs afigooiATioir.] AUCKLAND, September 27. The New Vinegar Works. The Auckland Vinegar Company has com menced to erect works. Nisi Prius. There are only three cases for the civil sittings of the Supreme Court. The celebrated deii case, Costly v Lewis, has been settled. PromotionCaptain Nelson Hector, recently promoted to the command of the P. and O. Company’s magnificent steamship Carthage, was once a pupil in St. John’s College, Auckland. He entered on his nautical career on board Bishop Selwyn's little schooner Undine. A New Masonic Temple. A Masonic Hall is to be erected at Dargaville, on a site given by Mr J. M. DargaviUe, HOKITIKA, September 27. CrimeAt the Supreme Court the hearing of the charge of murder against David Charles McGahey was continued, and lasted all day. The case for the prosecution concluded at half-past five, and the Court adjourned until ten to-morrow morning, when the ease for the defence will be opened. DUNEDIN, September 27. PoliticalAt a meeting at Milton it was resolved to request Mr Driver, the present member for Boslyn, to etand for Bruce. Mr James Shand is likely to etand for Taieri against Mr Fulton, the present member. TIMAEU, September 27. FireA private dwelling-house at Geraldine was totally destroyed by lire this mornir g . It is believed to be insured for £l5O the Standard office. The Nor'Westers. Hot winds have again set in, and fears are entertained that they will throw the young crops very much back. Boundary Extension. A movement is on foot to extend the boundaries of the borough. If successful, it will bring fnily 4000 more persons within tho borough, making the total population about 8000. OAMAEU, September 27. New Woollen Factory. A large meeting of those interested in the establishment of a woollen factory was held to-night. More than the required number of shares have been applied for. A directorate was appointed, a site chosen, and the necessary proceedings will be taken for the commencement of operations. Destruction of Grain by Fire. 500 bags of oats, uninsured, the property of Messrs Joisop and Elder, were destroyed by fire on Saturday morning, at Ngapara, [VEOM OtTD OWH COBBBSPOSTDENT.I WELLINGTON, September 27. The PremierMr Hall leaves by the Hinomoa to-morrow for Lyttelton, Mrs and Miss Hall accompanying him. Tho Hinemoa goes to fetch 200 Armed Constabulary recruits, who are to bo enlisted in Christchurch.