NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2416, 3 January 1882, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND.

I PBBB3 ASSOCIATION TBLEQRAM.I AUCKL AND, January 3. The Bazaar. The takings at the Catholic bazaar bo far amount to £BOO. The Suspected Burglar. Fresh important evidence wan discovered re Plummer, viz., the blotting: paper on which the threatening letter to Dr. Pliilson was blotted. Shipping. Arrived, the mail steamer Australia from Sydney, also the ship Wellington, Captain Cowan, ninety-three days from London. NEW PLYMOUTH, January 3. The EacesAt the Waitara races there was a large at* tendance. For the Handicap Hurdle race Catcher, 1 ; Lady Grey, 2 ; Czar, 3. For the Maiden Plato, Lord of the Isles, 1 ; Scotch Mist, 2. Trial Stakes, Landseer, Ij' Redeemer, 2. For the J.O. Handicap, Bon Jour, 1; Norraanby, 2 5 Dan, 3. For the Railway Plate, Hailstorm. 1; Witeora, 2; Maid of Honor, 3. The Publicans’ Handicap, Larry, 1 ; Bon Jour, 2 ; Dan, 3. The Consolation, Lady Grey, 1; Dan, 2.

WANGANUI, January 3. Eire- , . 1 A five morning destroyed the engine house of the Wanganui Sash and Door Factory. The main building had a narrow escape, but was saved by the -splendid exertions of the Fire Brigade. There was no insurance. WELLINGTON, January 3. Supreme Court. The Supreme Court criminal sessions opened this morning. The Chief Justice, in charging the Grand Jury, congratulated them on the lightuess of the calendar, but otherwise his remarks were unimportant. A true bill was found against George Skinner for forgery. TIM ABU, January 3. Customs Returns. The total Customs duties for December amounted to £2lOl 10s 3d ; and for the quarter £4255 19s 2d. Statistics. The vital statistics fo. jhe month are : Births, 33 ; marriages, 4 ; deaths, 7. The Holidays. The Caledonian sports yesterday were largely attended, about 5000 being present. J. J. Bradley won the Two Mile Walking race an 14min. 34seo. from scratch. Weather. The weather has been very hot for some days past, but to-day a change set in, and it is now raining. DUNEDIN, January 3. The Sports. The Caledonian gathering was attended by fully 121,000, the largest attendance yet had, Linduay, the Victorian pedestrian, carried off the principal foot races as 'pleased. Burke won the steeplechase. A Reported Business Failure. On dit that a large tannery firm has called a meeting os creditors. Liabilities heavy. Fire-Arina-roomed house in Duncan street wn burned down on Sunday. It was insured in the Standard for £3OO.