NEW ZEALAND.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2370, 21 October 1880, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[Per "Times” Special Wihe.] Land Jobbing: Difficulties. Auckland, Oct. 21. It is stated here that the Government have not yet finally removed the proclamation from the Patetere lands, and that the speculators have left the business in the hands of Mr Sheehan, to negotiate in Wellington. Some trouble has arisen between the Patetere Co. and Dilworth and Howard who are negotiating for the purchase of an adjacent block of one hundred thousand acres. Denominational Education. The Diocesan Synod will probably decline to endorse the resolution of the general Synod, in favor of grants to Denominational Schools, but will pass a resolution urging increased facilities for religious teaching. Dancing: Exhibits. A fashionable fancy dress ball last night was a great success. Stud Stock. Lyttelton Oct. 21. Arrived —Botomahana. She brings 27 merino rams from Adelaide for 11. Wilkin, Christchurch. Johnson of Kaihika has also a number of thoroughbreds from the Albion Stud, Tasmania, for sale here. A Valuable Entire. Dunedin. Oct. 21. Mr D. A. Sinclair, of Timaru, has purchased the entire colt, Sir Itichard Wallace, for 500 guineas. Sir Julius and bis Intentions. The “ Herald ” says that one of Sir Julius Vogel’s friends in Dunedin is so anxious to ascertain for certain whether lie intended to return to the colony that he telegraphed to him direct, making inquiry. An answer was received that Sir Julius does not intend favoring the colony with his presence at present. Police Inspectors. Inspector Buckley of Christchurch takes charge of the Southland police district; Inspector Pender remaining in Timaru. An Vnrehersed Comedy. The wife of a member of the Byronic Comedy Company was confined in the Invercargill train yesterday. ifever I The police intend insisting on publicans closing at midnight, and stopping the keeping open of houses all night Arrival of Home Ships. Arrived —Zealandia ship, from London. A ship bound North passed the Heads this afternoon.