NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2552, 13 June 1882, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND.

[rEB FBBSS ASSOCIATION.] MABTON, Juno 13. William Cumming, working at Mclndoe's stable here, and who was apparently in good health, fell down this morning and died instantaneously, the supposed cause of death being heart disease. Ho was formerly a coach driver. WELLINGTON, June 13. The Hon. W. Bc'leston announced in the House this morning that the Governor has obtained six months leave of absenoe in order to visit England on private business, and that he intended to do so.

J. L. Hall's dramatic company arrived from Sydney by the Wakatipu this morning. They op?n for a short season of four nights. AUCKLAND, June 13.

Samuel Charles Orappel Bennett, auctioneer, of Ohristchuroh, who abscended from his creditors, was arrested on board the Rotomahana, on her arrival from the South to-day.

DUNEDIN, June 13.

Tho Executivo Grand Lodge of Good Templars have forwarded to the city members resolutions affirming the necessity for voting power being extended to all persons on the eleotoral rolls, and that police charges as well as liquor revenue should bo localised. At the City Court thia morning, Hugh Oalder, a contractor, was fined 5s for paying workmen in a publicliouse. This is the first case of the kind, hence the nominal penalty. l'ho prisoner Kitto was marohed through the streets of the city to-day in manacles, and escorted by two gaol officers. He has been examined by the medical men in gaol, who pronounced him insane. Their report has been forwarded to the Colonial Secretary, who ordered Kitto's removal to the asylum, pending his trial.