NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2423, 11 January 1882, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND.

| FItSBS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAMS. I AUCKLAND, January 10. Plummer the BurglarThe jury found Plummer guilty of sending a threatening letter to Dr. Philson, demanding money. Sentence was'deferred until after the hearing of the next case. Fire. A fire occurred at Oousens and Atkins’ coach factory. The insurances are—Colonial, £BOO. Loss, £IOO. The Maori King. Tawhiao has arranged to visit Chief Paul, of Orakei, and come on to Auckland. WELLINGTON. January 10. Firing Match. At a meeting of the Artillery this evening it was decided to challenge the whole of the batteries in Now Zealand to a rifle match. It will be remembered that about four years ago the Wellington battery was successful over all the various artillery corps. Another Parson EditorThe Rev. David Bruce assumes the editorship of the “ New Zealand Times ” at the commencement of the week. KUMAR A, January 10. A Promised GreetingA large public meeting was held at Williamstown, to consider the best means of bringing the requirements of the district under Mr Rolleston’s notice during his expected visit next week. A reception committee was formed, and the miners resolved to turn out en masse to meet him. DUNEDIN, January 10, Synodical. The Presbyterian Synod of Otago opened their annual session to-night. The Rev. Ryley, the incoming moderator, delivered an address, referring particularly to the deaths of the Kevo. Summers and Johnston daring the year. Ho also urged the claims of total abstinence upon the Church. The session of the Congregational Church Union now established over the South Island was also opened here to-day, the Rev. T. Roseby, as chairman for the year, delivering the address. Coombea and Son’s Estate. The committee of creditors in Coombs and and Son’s estate reported to a meeting today that the business had been carried on at groat loss during the last twelve months. The total liabilities were £46,763, assets £17,854, the balance-sheet showing a dividend of 7« 61 in the £. Trustees were appointed to carry on the business in the meantime. Mayoral HonorariumThe Mayor’s salary was fixed at £4OO a year to-day.