NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2521, 8 May 1882, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND.

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] AUCKLAND, May 6. The heavy rains have brought thousands of logs to the saw mills. Detective Sullivan is investigating the recent destruction by fire of the Wade public pound. The Waimate Council offer £2O reward. There was a bad feeling in the district over its erection. William Neil, a gum digger, was lost in the bush at Dargaville. The search for him has been discontinued. Ho belonged to Papatura Valley. Patrick Codings, ’bus driver, was thrown from the ’bus by the horses bolting. The wheel passed along his body from foot to shoulder, but missed crushing his head by an inch. A heavy north-east gale and incessant rain, thunder aud lightning prevailed here today. NEW PLYMOUTH, May 7. It is reported here that the supports of Stony River Bridge, between Okato and Pungarehu, have given way, owing to the flooded state of the river. The case of Pannel, for indeoent assault on Mrs Daniells, occupied the Court all day. The jury retired about half-past five, and after two hours’ deliberation brought in a verdict of “ Not guilty.” WELLINGTON, May 7. The second end of the broken cable is being picked up by the steamer Agnes. The work in connection with the splicing will bo done as soon as possible. DUNEDIN, May 7. Considerable doubts have existed amongst publicans as to whether under the new Act notice of application for renewals must bo advertised. Yesterday a meeting of members of the Dunedin Licensing Committee was hold, and by a majority of eight out of thirteen, it was decided that it was not necessary to advertise. A monkey which broke loose on Friday somewhat severely handled a number of child) e i, and caused great consternation by entering one of the public schools. The police eventually got hold of the animal, and ran him iuto the lock up. INVERCARGILL. May 6 The plans for the new Garrison Hall have been approved of by the drill-shed commissioners, and tenders are to bo called for the erection of the building. The main hall shows a floor space of 100 ft. by 60ft., and on each side will be rooms for the officers’ band and various companies. The stipend for ‘ the incumbent of °t. John’s Church, to be appointed in room of Mr Tanner, deceased, has been fixed at exclusive of residence, Easter offertories, mm the subsidy from the General Clergy Mat*l- - Fund.