NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2719, 27 December 1882, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND.

[fee press association]. AUCKLAND, December 27. During a. fracas between Wo men at the North Shore, one of the disputants, named Johnston, stabbed Scoullar, the other, in the back with a penknife. The injury is serious, but is not considered mortal. On Sunday last, as Mr Wallis, J.P., was taking a number of people home in a boat from a Wesleyan service at Raglan the craft capsized, and Minnie Lavers, daughter of an Auckland builder, and Edith Wallis were drowned. NELSON, December 27. The cricket match, Marlborough v Nelson, was won easily by the latter on the first innings, in which they made 224, to Marlborough's only 54. The weather was wet and windy. In the divorce case, McKay v McKay and Campbell, co-respondent, a verdict has been given for the petitioner with .£3OO damages. The petitioner claimed £IOOO. Judge Richmond said it was the first case in Now Zealand where damages had been claimed in a divorce suit. A rule nisi, returnable in five months, was granted for the dissolution of the marriage. WELLINGTON, December 27. There was an immense attendance at the Theatre Royal last night to witness the second representation of the " Tambour Major." Hundreds were unable to secure admission. The Foresters' fete was well attended during the day, and wound up by a torchlight procession at night. Much needed rain is falling. Sir Julius Vogel arrived at one o'clock to-day, and was met by Major Atkinson and several leading citizens. There was no ceremony. He will be entertained at luncheon to-morrow. PALMERSTON NORTH, December 27. At the Manawatu races yesterday 3000 persons were present. The weather was favorable. The principal event was won by Dan. DUNEDIN, December 27. There was an immense audience at the Princess' last night to witness the second representation of "Joe." Hundreds were turned away. Tbe Cromwell Company have crushed 308 ounces from 400 tons.