NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2448, 9 February 1882, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND.

[PBB PRESS ASSOCIATION.] AUCKLAND, February 8. The Inevitable BanquetThe Premier was banqueted at Kawakawa. Mr Henry Williams, County Chairman, presided. Mr Hobbs, M.H.R., and a number of representative men were present. Fever and Dirt. Fever is increasing steadily in Auckland. The Hew Dock. The following design was agreed to for the new dock :—Floor, 500 f t; width between copings, 90ft; depth on sill, at ordinary spring tides, not less than 30ft. A Disclaimer. The directors of the Sash and Door Company desire to make known that they have no intention of subverting the eight hours' system. The Kingite Gathering. The Kingites have commenced making preparation for the great March meeting. Enforcement of LawThe police have warned the Bay of Islands publicans that they will prosecute any one selling liquor to the Natives. WELLINGTON, February 8. Ministerial MovementsThe Colonial Treasurer will leave for the South next week, and will spend about one month in travelling in various parts of tho island. Mr Bryce will leave for Auckland, via Went Coast, to-morrow morning. He prooeedo overland, and it ia understood that on his arrival at Auckland he wil! have an interview with King Tawhiao. Smugglers Beware. At the Magistrate's Court to-day, John Edwards, steward of the ehip Waitaro, was fined £IOO on a charge of smuggling four boxes of cigars. TIMARU, February 8. The WeatherHeavy rain has been falling eg and on throughout the day. DUNEBIN, February 8. Weather hsre to-day has been of a perfectly wintry character. Two or threo remarkably b.savy showers have fallan, which must have done great damaga to standing cropß. Mountain ClimbersThe Alpine Club members have arrived by the Te Anau. They begin with Mount Cook.