NEW ZEALAND.

Press, Volume LI, Issue 8932, 24 October 1894, Page 5

NEW ZEALAND.

(PRESS ABSOOI-.TIOJ, TELWJBAMS.) AUCKLAND, Cctobsr 23. Chief Detective Grace arrested a young mau on a charge of stealing from Adolph Ivenswen, at Budd's restaurant, - Gisborne,. a pocket book containing four £10 notes and ten £1 notes. WELLINGTON.October 23. The Union Rowing Club (Ohristohuroh), has given notioe to move at .the annual meeting of the New Zealand Amateur Rowing Association, on the 31st inst:. that Picton ne permanently selected as the place for holding the championship meeting. In his report on the Chinese, tbe Inspector states that, there are less than four to each house occupied as aboardinghoase he visited, and they compared favourably with the Europeans for cleanliness. The gardeners' hovels, however, were dirty, but that would be remedied by the new drainage law, and the recent prosecutions had had a good effect. The Post.and Telegraph Department intend to present Dr. Lemon with a plated tea and coffee service and an oak tray, in remembrance of his thirty years' service. Lady Glasgow has been initiated as an honorary member of the newly-constituted Female Foresters' Lodge. The ceremony was performed by the Chief Ranger, Sister Campbell. NEW PLYMOUTH, October 23. Martin Waterhonse, a half caste, charged with deserting his wife and children at Masterton, was arrested at Stratford this morning and brought into town by train. The accused had left his home with a young white girl, and has been working in this district for some time. , Tbe accused was remanded to Masterton.