NEW ZEALAND.

Press, Volume XLI, Issue 6054, 10 February 1885, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[pee fbbss association.] AUCKLAND, February 9. In all the city licensing districts the Temperance candidates were returned unopposed* ~ During the last trip of the steamer Thomas Bussell between Gieborae aod this pott she struck on a sunken rock situated, off East Cape. The vessel was found to be leaking:, but the water was kept down by pomps. On her arrival here she was put on the hard at Freeman's Bay* when it was found that one of her plates had started. It was decided that she should be docked. Captain Sclanders says the rock upon which the steamer struck is not marked upon the chart, and at the time of the accident the Thomas Busiell was drawing only Bft of water. An inquiry ia to be held before the Collector of Customs On Monday next. The. Hospital Committee have adopted the report of the House Committee recommending that the house surgeon be requested to resign. They were »f opinion he had been guilty of harshness and arbitrary conduct toward the patient Smith. They did not reflect on his professional zeal or proficiency, as he was most proficient. It was decided to send a full report to the Government. Arrangements are being made by the volunteers for an Easter encampment at Papatoitoi. The TeAwamutu cavalry and a Gisborne battalion of artillery are to be invited. . .. HAWEBA, February 9. Another arrest was made by the police on Saturday in connection with an illicit dietsUation case iv the person of G. O. Moss, hotelkeeper, of Woodville. near where the gfaU *as found. It is said that malt was found on his premises. All his property, including horses, cattle, Ac., was taken charge of by the police. NAPIER, February 9. There wac considerable excitement at the Harbor Board election to-day. A large amount of political feeling was exhibited, and the election practically resolved itaelf into the question of whether the supporters or opponents of Mr Ormond (who is Chairman of the Board) should be returned.' Th* result was ajictory all alongthe line for Mr Ormond'j friends. MrW. C. Smith, M.H.8., was rejected at Waipawa and at Napier. The two retiring members, Mr H. Williams and Mr J. A. Smith, were defeated Messrs A. McVay and 8.. Cornio™.taking their paces, with Mr Neal, one of the late members, at the head of the pjD. ■

I WELLINGTON, February 9. 1 The following are the immigration and ■migration returns for January :—Arrivals 1-Auckland, 420; Wellington, 778 j Napier, fj Lyttelton, 115; Dunedin, 326; Inver&rgill, 473; total, 2114. Departures— Jpckland, 204; Wellington, 192; Napier, 1; Greymouth, 5; Lyttelton, 115; Dunedin, 3; InvercargiU, 885; total, 905. Of the arrivals 969 were from the United Kingdom, 933 from the Australian Colonies, and 112 from other parts. Of the departures 165 were for the United Kingdom, 712 for Australia, and 28 from other places. Chinese—No arrivals, 1 left for New South Wale*. A child, named D<md James Biohe, aged four years, was. drowned at fJohnsonville on Friday. He accompanied his father to the cowshed, and while Mr Riche was milking, the youngster slipped away, and was never seen aliye again. The body was found in am adjoining creek, _ Mr Hooker, a gentleman who is connected with one of the Forest Divisions in India, has arrived here, and brings letters of credit to his Excellency the Governor from the Governor of Madras. Mr Hooker visits Cnristcmurch. to interview Sir Wm. Jervois, and then proceeds to Auckland to inspect the kauri forests. NELSON, February 9. The animal meeting of the Nelson Chamber of Commerce was held this afternoon, when Mr J. Sclanders, retiring Chairman, delivered a very lengthy address. After referring to the work done by the Chamber, and specially alluding to the East and West Coast Railway, he spoke of what was done at the Conference of Associated Chambers, and made reference to the bankruptcy laws and other matters. Mr Sclanders received a hearty vote of t-hantn for his address. Mr J. H. Cock was elected Chairman, and Mr J. Sharp ViceChairman for the ensuing year. BEEFTON, February 9. Mr Leyestam, M.H.8., and Mr Field have visited every part of the district in reference to the East and West Coast railway, and have already obtained guarantees exceeding .£2OO. To-morrow they proceed to Grey Valley in furtherance of their object. DUNEDIN, February 9. A house at the Peninsula occupied by Mr Henry, a telegraphist, was burned down yesterday. Henry's effects were insured for J6IOO, and Hooper, to whom the house belonged, was insured for J62OJ—both in the Royal. Captain Charles Fraser, who had commanded the steamers Storm Bird, Wanganui. Star of the South, Oreti and others, died yesterday. He had been ailing for some time past. Another conference of delegates with regard to the frozen meat trade is to be held in Chrisfcchurch early in March. A report, prepared by Mr John Boberts (of Murray, Roberts and Co.), for the New Zealand Refrigerating Company, after inquiry and inspection in England, will be laid before the meeting. At a meeting of the local Exhibition Committee to-night, Mr Callis met them and explained the reason of the charge ef Iβ "per foot, which the Committee accepted as satisfactory. Altogether, 4500 ft of space has been applied for, representing J84250 worth of exhibits. BALCLOTHA, February 9. A house of six rooms, occupied by Luke Ayson, Warepa, was destroyed by fire early thia morning. Mrs • Ayson and family were absent. Ayson escaped only partly dressed. The fire was purely accidental. Imeurance —Building JSIOO, furniture .£IOO, in the South British; furniture £50, in the Equitable.