NEW ZEALAND.

Gisborne Times, Volume IX, Issue 807, 23 January 1903, Page 1

NEW ZEALAND.

By, telegraph—Press Association— AUCKLAND, last night. The Countess of Ranfurly searched the Kermadecs unsuccessfully, for the Elingamite’s boat.. The is.s. Ovalau arrived to-day from the islands. She struck the tail end of the hurricane on Monday. The steamer was hove to for eight hours. The Government schooner Countess of Ranfurly was to leave Raratonga this week for the Penhryn Islands for survey purposes. The British warship Shearwater ealled at Papeete and Tahiti, from Vancouver on January 8, en route to Pitcairn Island, and when there will enquire of the three mutineers who attempted the life of Captain Peattie,, of the ship Leicester Caslle, when three miles north of the islands in September landed on the island. WOODVILLE, last night.

The new waterworks, baths and re ? creation ground were opened yesterday by the Native Minister, The town was gaily decorated, and visitors were present from the neighbouring townships. An exhibition by the brigade and swimming sports; were followed by a banquet. The demonstration was a great successWANGANUI, last night. The New Zealand Caledonian Societies’ championship meeting is to lie held to-day on Victoria Park in conjunction with the local societies’ annual gathering. The weather is beautifully line, and there is a large attendance of spectators, iuclnrting visitors from all parts of the colony. Great, interest is being taken in the championship events. The 100yds cash handicap was won by A. W. Watts (Byds), F. McCulloch (7yds), 2, Williams (syds) 3. The Dual of the cycle half-mile race resulted ' IT. Llovd 1, Drailin 2, I'icrney

3. Time, 1.7 2-5. High jump championship : Torr (oft oin) 1, C. Dheoan 2, O. Chubbin 3. ITali-mile championship : D. {smith 1, J. A. Campbell 2, L. Ward 3. Won with the greatest of ease all the way. No other starters. Time 2min. WELLINGTON, last night. The weather is beautifully fine for the 62nd anniversary of the province. A close holiday is being observed The chief events arc the Summer meeting of the Wellington Racing Club and the Yacht Club regatta. DUNEDIN, last night. The City Council sat five hours last, night, but did nothing. The principal subject was the discussion on the proposal to erect a temporary steam plant for the electric trains, lhe cost was- estimated at 4.7000 plus cost of erection. The debate was adjourned.