NEW ZEALAND.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2521, 20 April 1881, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND.

ITee “ Times” Special Wieb.l ; • The Admiral Evicted. . ' Auckland, April 20. At the Supreme Court civil sessions today, Sir Michael Seymour by his attorney, - obtained a writ of ejectment against Hutchinson occupier of the house and land belonging to the Admiral, Victoria Street, Auckland. Dwelling Destroyed. Bulls, April 20. A fire occurred here this morning about 9 o’clock, resulting in the destruction of a six-roomed cottage, belonging to a man named Knight. The origin of the fire is unknown at present. The house was insured though not to the full amount;... . . Alleged Child Murder. • Joseph C. Hill and Christiana Godwin charged with child murder, were com mitted for trial at next sitting of thSupreme Court at Wanganui. . The Lunatic Agitation. Wellington, April 20. At a meeting last night of gentlemen interested in making a suitable acknowledgement to J. H. Shaw and others who contributed to the recent result of the Asylum Enquiry, it was resolved that his Worship he requested to call a public meeting to consider the result of the enquiry. The late Fatal FightBlenheim, April 20. The adjourned enquiry re the Waihwai tragedy lasted all yesterday. The jury found “That the deceased Bopoama met his death during a quarrel ' with Eawiri Kepa and Mary llopoama, and that death was caused by the injuries received during the scuffle or fight on Saturday, April 9,” and recorded a verdict of manslaughter against Eawiri Kepa and Mary Eopoama. The insurance Embezzlement Case. Dunedin, April 20. At the.commencement of Moritzon’s case Mr Smith leading counsel for the prisoner asked,the Court to request the press not to publish the evidence till the completion of the cdgSie, as otherwise, the ordering of witnesses .out of Court would he unavailable, seeing the case could not he completed to-day. The judge decided that he had no power to grant the application. The Next Sham Fight. Dunedin is the chosen site for the next Volunteer review.