NEW ZEALAND.

Press, Volume XXXI, Issue 4288, 28 April 1879, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[PSB PBEBS AGENCY.] Auckland, April 26. At the Police Court to-day Cfaas. Allen Eden* borough was charged, on the information of Jaa. McCormiok, with selling bottled beer without a license. Hβ was fined a shilling and costs. During the hearing of the case Mr Tole, M.H.8., who appeared far the informant, insisted on addressing the Court. Mr Barstow, E.M.:—"I cannot hear you, sir." Mr Tole again attempted to address the Court. Mrßarstow— "Do you want to change places ? I have no power bo bear yon. , * Mr Tote—' ' I don't wish to change places. lam better where X am. I hope you will not break the law with contempt. Mr Barstow—" The Bench has always met with sympathy and courtesy, with the exception of Mr Tyler. I hope this is not another exception." Mr Tole —"I have not met with courtesy from the Bench." Mrßarstow—"l shall not retort." The Court then rose. WEiiasetOF, April 26.

A. man named Shaw, recently tried for garroting, and who narrowly escaped conviction, was sentenced to three months' hard labor for stealing a pair of boots hanging osteide a shoemaker's shop. The prisoner waa in employment at good wages. - '. - Another large haul of fch cam&tme moraing

by a deep sea fishing smack. The haul included about a ton of hapuki. It is stated that the Government contemplate introducing' a Bill next to atoel&the Law Practitioners' Act. It is esgpeeted tl»e BUI will probably prevent in . Court to conduct cases unless tSWyhavo passed the barrietere' examination. The I CtMpmi|s»pnerß appointed, undec the Act IASt ; session vrfll not finish their labors fora considerable time yet, owicg to difficulties arising in consequence of Commissioners having no authority to consolidate the law. It is probable that Parliament will be asked to grant?fartbei: power. , - A deputation yesterday waited on Mr Macandrew, with a view to obtain a site for a choral Hall. Mr Macandrew advised the deputation to communicate with the military authorities, as it was contemplated to grant the cite for a drill shed and he thought both objects might be combined.

Yesterday the Commissioners oa Higher Edacation examined Mr. Cox, assistant geologist. He was examined on matters relating to the establishment of a School of Mines, and in regard to technical education. It is feared thai the illness of Mr Q. S. Cooper has taken the form of typhoid fever. The Italian who gashed a fellow countryman with a razor has been arrested.

[Press Special Wire.] Auckland, April 27. A meeting was held yesterday to consider a proposal for the establishment of a yonng women's home by Miss Laura Smith, recently from Kngland. Many ladte3 and ministers were present. Miss Smith read a carefully written paper showing tint exoellent domestic servants might be got from England. She desired to establish a home in Auckland for boarding young women. Another meeting was arranged for Iftiday. The Meg Merrilies was sold for .£2500, not .£2200, as previously stated. Nimrod, in the *'Star," says the racing in Auckland this season has been a splendid success, many .more people goinginto breeding. Papakura stable will have an annual draft for sale. An Auckland sportsman has purchased at Sjdney late sales four useful yearlings from O'oldsborough. Kelpie. Maribyrnong, and Sydney. Tim Whiffler and Ariel have changed hands at a good price to an Epsom sportsman. - The first coursing match is fixed for the 23th May. The Hinemoa ia expected at ten to-morow. -Sir G. Grey will probably proceed to Waikato on Monday Napihr, April 26. On Monday next a change will take place in the 'proprietorship of the "Hawke's Bay Herald," Mr Thomas Morrison retiring, and Mr Thomas Walker, who is well known in Wellington, taking Mr Morrison's place. Wellington, April 26. It is reported that Mr G. S. Copper is not in any present danger. : .■■■...' Mr George Thomas, auctioneer and merchant, has been. compelled to call a meeting of his creditors on Monday next., . ■ : ■ • The Immigration Offiotr at this port has reeeiyed 267 nominations of immigrants for despatch by the out going mail. This is an unusually large number. ■ . Tht Magistrate at the E.M. Court this morning, called attention to the practice of hanging goods at the doors of shops. He said this was a direct inducement to larceny. Mr Manaford, E.M., expects to rosnme his duties on Monday. The Taiarea brought the shipwrecked crew of the-Eubir on here. . •• ■"'■: - ' Mrs Dnrrell made her appearance at the Imperial Opera House last night aa Lady Macbeth for the first time in three years. She received a splendid reo'ption, the house being completely packed. Creawick also achieved success. Dwnsdin, April 26. : By the decision in the suit brought against him at the instance of the Harbor Board, Mr David Proudfoot has to pay that body .£3050 a year for hia leases. J Mr H. Prince has, through an agent in Sydney, purchased three highly-brei colts. Two by Gainsborough, and one by Tattendon. They re now on their way to'Dunedin in the Wakatipu.