NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2389, 29 November 1881, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND.

[THE PEESS ASSOCIATION.! NELSON, November 29. The Elections. Mr Levestam, the only candidate proposed

for tho City of Nelson, was declared duly elected amidst loud applause. HOKITIZA, November 29, The Elections. For tho General Assembly election, two candidates were nominated at noon, viz, Robert Caldwell Reid and Gerard George Fitz Gerald. Tho show of hands was in favor of Mr Reid. WELLINGTON, November 29. Obituary. Intelligence has been received here of the death in Melbourne of Edward Masters, of Greymouth, formerly M.H.R. Sporting. All the seven acceptors for tho Spring Handicap have made the final payment NEW PLYMOUTH, November 29. FireA fire broke out last evening at Webster Bros.’ sawmill, in Liardot street, which, notwithstanding a strong southerly gale blowing at the time, was got under before the building was destroyed. GREYMOUTH, November 29. Good Mining Prospects. Mr E. Rowes’ report on Langdon's claim in the Pap*roa ranges shows tho existence of a lode of almost pure ore 40 feet thick, composed of antimony and silver in various forms and combination. Gold is also visible in places. There are great facilities for workDUNEDIN, November 29. ElectoralMr Donnelly, candidate for the Peninsula, addressed the electors of South Dunedin last evening. Ho obtained a hearty reception, and received an unanimous vote of confidence. Ho announced himself an independent supporter of the Government and a strong freetrader, and favored legalising tho eight hours’ movement, He was opposed to separation, supported tho Otago Central Railway, and favored Bible reading in schools with a conscience clause.