NEW ZEALAND.

Press, Volume XLVII, Issue 7539, 1 May 1890, Page 5

NEW ZEALAND.

[PRESS AS3OCIA_ION TBLEQBAMS.]

AUCKLAND, April 80. In a letter acknowledging the receipt of subscriptions from Auckland to the Irish ev'icteoV-eni_htal fuhd* yMrvJSenney, "'M;_?., states that hW ; shown that she knows how to f_e mo-t complete loyalty and patriotism with a hearty spirit or helpfulness the persecuted and suffering; and an intense sympathy with those struggling to obtain that measure of freedom which she herself so soberly and worthily enjoys. There iapro__i_e'bf keen competition in the trade, and, in addition to the two steamers now running, it is said a new vessel will be built.

The early closing movement ia extending; Several citizens have eubsoribed money in aid of the oause. The Governor left by the 9.30 train this morning for Lichfield/ where he will have a clay's shooting. He will then proceed to Tainuri, Taupo, Tarawera, Molaka,Napier, Wellington, overland, . He will be accompanied by Mr Walrond, private Secretary. The ' onnte9S leaves for Wellington in the Hinemoa, bub the time of departure is .uncertain. -■ _' m - ■ ';- . -■■ t■ ■■ '■■■ Sir Walter and Lady Bailer, who; -were passengers from Sydney by the Mararoa last night, proceed oh to Wellington by same Teasel to morrow. - ; ■ : WEhLLBGTQ2S, April SO. The Hon. T. Fcrguallett by the" Penguin for the South this afternoon. He goes aa far as Dunedin,'but will be away only a few days, as a meeting of the full Cabinet takes place early next week. The Early Closing "Assqoiatiori have requested their delegates to the Trades and tiabor Council. to broach the subject of the: payment, of wages on other days than Saturday, and suggests that Monday would be preferable. . - l ;:■ Mt a meeting of hotel proprietors and others 1 this evening the proposed increase in the price of beef and mutton by the butchers from to-morrow was discussed, and a Committee ; appointed to report on the question of establishing- a co-operative butchery for public protection. The Sweating- Commission from each centre assembled this evening to , disease the report to be presented to the Government. The draft report drawn lip by Mr Fulton was discussed for a tune, and further consideration postponed until tomorrow evening, when it is expected to be finally-adopted; ■ :-. BEBFTON, April 80. A large and influential public meeting was held in the County Chambers last night, presided over by the County Chairman, to consider' the action to be taken relative to the reported removal of Warden Bird. It tranepired that there was no definite information confirmatory or otherwise of the report, and it was» decided to wire the Minister of Jiistiee for information, at the same time protesting strongly against the contemplated action, and intimating that a largo memorial would be forwarded. meeting expressed the fullest confidence in Mr Bird's honor* integrity, and the fullest satisfaction with his administration. A Committee of twenty-three influential residents, including local justices of the -Peace, was appointed to give effect to the wishes of the inhabitants. > _'-'..' GEEYHOXTTH,; April 30. The Coalpit.Heath Mine, Brunnerton, is accidentally flooded. Is is expected to be several days before getting to work again. WESTPPKT; April 30. i In the District Court this day, in tie action Sinclair v Abbott, for .£2OO damages for alleged llleiraTrestraint, the plaintiff -was nonsuited, each party to pay ■ their own costs. , Matthews y the Deputy Assignee in Bankruptcy, claim .£2OO for wrongful seizure of stock and goods, was adjourned tall to-morrow. ; DTTNEDEKF, April 30. At a well attended meeting this afternoon a resolution was carried that it is desirable to establish a publio art gallery for Bunedin, and as a> step is that direction a fond will be raised to purchase Waterlow*a "Sonny Hours/ and as many other pictures as : funds wDI buy. The meeting was very enthusiastic, and over .£l3O was subscribed in.the room, a strong Gozunittee, ind.udiog many ladies, being appointed to canvass. >t . : ; INySBCASGni, April 3* This evening a cottage in. town owned by A. Weir, and occupied by Samuel B. Denniston,- » carpefeter,- formerly ot Aucklaad, nas burned down. The insur ance on the house M& not ascertainable. There on the furniture, the greater part of which was destroyed. The fire originated in »rl»ediocßa fa* which the kitchen fire -tuwl;*»iftl»eM» PamatenwL