NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2350, 14 October 1881, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND.

| FEB FBBBS ASSOCIATION.] AUCKLAND, October 13. Religious CeremonialA solemn requiem, mass was performed at St. Patrick’s Cathedral for the repose of the soul of the late Archbishop Steins. Beginning Early. During a boys’ quarrel at the North Shore, a boy, named William Endins, aged nine, stabbed a lad named Alexander Grattan, in the buck with a penknife. Radios was brought before the Magistrate and remanded till Monday, HAMILTON, October 13. Gold Prospects. Late reports from To Aroha state that things are decidedly improving. A new reef has been discovered on the ridge of a mountain running in a northerly direction, and not far from the first prospectors’ claim. The correspondent of the “ Waikato Times” reports tha* the reef is an enormous one, and gold is to be seen in almost every part of it. It is expected to yield s oz. to the ton. A Kingly Example. Tawhaio is busy choosing spots of ground and setting his men to work preparing for ploughing. HAWERA, October 13. Land Sale. The land sale was a success, as two-thirds of the land offered were sold. The deferred payments averaged £2 10s, and the cash £2, per acre. Otakeho suburban, put up at £B, averaged £l6, one section bringing £29.

WELLINGTON, October 13. Offers of Service Accepted. The services of the Hawera Rifles and Stratford Rangers have been accepted. The following appointments of Volunteer officers have been made William Bird, to be sublieutenant Waimea Rifles ; Isaac Bayley, to be captain Hawera Rifles ; William O’Brien, to be captain Waimate Rifles; Thomas M. Smith, to be captain Stratford Rangers. The resignation of Sub-Lieutenant Benah, Waverley Rifles, has been accepted. The Official Visit to the ProphetThe statements of the Native Minister’s visit to Parihaka are in the main correct. Mr Rolleston did visit To Whiti by invitation, and the result was unsatisfactory. Beyond this, nothing has transpired here. To the Front. The Government have sent a circular telegram to the volunteer officers in all parts of the colony, asking if their respective districts would be disposed to furnish volunteers for service on the West Coast, the men to be paid at the same rate as the armed constabulary. DUNEDIN, October 13. Ever Restless. The Chamber of Commerce, Harbor Board, and City Council will co-operate to urge the Government to proceed with the erection of a permanent railway station for the city.