NEW ZEALAND.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2284, 13 July 1880, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[Per “ Tim.es” Special Wire.] Charge of Embracery. Auckland, July 13. The trial of Coombcs for embracery was commenced this morning. The evidence is much the same as was given in the Supremo Court so far. Found Browned. An imprest on the body of James Mills, who was drowned in the Waipa river, resulted in an open verdict. The Benefit of the Bouht. Wellixgtox, duly 11. The jury in the case of Wilson for indecent assault were locked up all night, and returned into court at 10 this morning with a verdict of not guilty. The foreman slated there was a donbt and they gave the prisoner the benefit.

Attempted Suicide. A man named Padmcre attempted suicide this morning by cutting an artery in his arm. The wound is not dangerous. The supposed cause is incapability of obtaining work. The Bunedin Bench“s&eproved. Christchurch, July 13. At the Magistrate’s Court, this-morn-ings Ambrose Hume, aged 10 years, and George Frith, aged 9A years, were charged with stealing a horse. The prosecutor had left his horse tied securely near his house, and next morning it was gone. ’ The prisoners subsequently tried to sell the horse for 255. The case was dismissed on the understanding that th e parents whipped the boys in the presence of a constable. Illness of the American Champion* Dunedin, July 13. A London telegram, dated July 3, states that Hanlon is dangerously ill from gastric fever, and fears are entertained of the result. The cause is attributed to rowing in the recent regatta at Rhode Island, against the direction of his medical adviser. Exhibition of Native Products. Invercargill, June 28. A preliminary exhibition of articles for the Melbourne Exhibition is proposed to be held in the Athenaium. It will include the collection prepared by Daniels, of Dipton ; dressed fleeces from Matthew Holmes, Castlerock; bluostone from Oreti; rough dressed and polished geological specimens, stalactites and petrifications from the limestone caves; and alarge collection of rabbit furs. The latter are highly interesting, showing the development made under the influence of the New Zealand food and climate. Many of the furs are of rare beauty, and utterly unlike the original stock. Presentation. Angus McGregor, M.A., late Hector of the High School, was presented with a purse of sovereigns last night, and an illuminated address, on the occasion of his leaving.