NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2393, 3 December 1881, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND.

I [PKB *BBB« ASSOCIATION. J | WELLINGTON, Deoember 3. Death of a JournalistMr Riohard Wakelin, late editor and proprietor of the " Wairarapa Standard," died at Greytown last evening, aged sixty-six. DUNEDIN, December 3. Rifle CompetitionThe Union Company's handsome trophy, won by the City Guards team at Nelson last year, has been fired for by individual members in a series of competitions. It had to be won by a member first securing 21 points, but Volunteer Provo, with 19 points, olaims two disputed points in consequenoe of one man being disqualified. The match committee refused to allow the protest, and law proceedings are threatened. Determined Suicide. E. Dala Perelle, an old resident at Arrow, committed suicide. He set fire to a building on his farm, and then shot himself. After the fire was extinguished, the body was found shockingly burned. He leaves a wife and three young children. HAMILTON, Deeomber 3. Electoral. Sir G. Grey addressed a crowded meeting here, and received a vote of confidence.

fjFBOM OUB COBBBBPONDBNT.] ASHBTJBTON, Deoember 3 Fire.

At half-past two o'clook this morning an alarm of fire was given, and Cook son's stables and Tait's saddlers' shop were destroyed. Saunders' buildings were saved, thanks to the splendid efforts of the fire brigade and to the sumps acting well. Cookson's horses, buggies and household furniture were saved. The fire was first discovered by Cookson's son, who was sleeping in a stable loft, and was awakened by the crackling of burning wood, and perceived the fire in Tait's shop. Oookson, though insured for £BCO in the Union Insurance Company, loses over £4C3, and Tait, who is insured for £250 in the Norwich Union, is a considerable loser over that amount. No reason is assigned for the fire. The east gable end of Alcorn's premises oaught fire, but their destruction was averted by the brigade scaling the roof by means of ladders and placing a hose on the burning portion. The brigade were warmly applauded by the crowd of people. Dlore Sain. The farmers in the district are most anxious for rain. Light showers have fallen to-day, but it is not yet sufficient to be of practical service to the orops.