NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1857, 5 February 1880, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

[Press Association.]

INVERCARGILL, February 5

VolunteeringIn the match between the E. Battery and the others in the colony, the G. Battery fired last night, and the O. Battery this morning. The scores were:—G. Battery—Flans, 54; McKenzie, 52; Walmsley, 53; Anderson, 52 ; Sutherland, 50; Clare, 49; Blaoklans, 48; Bracken, 45; Pay, 35; Taylor, 34. Total, 474. Average, 47. O. Battery— Selby, 67 ; Taylor, 66 : Friend, 64 ; Williams, 63 ; Weeks, 61; Hamerton, 59 ; Smith, 59 ; Harvey, 59 ; Dakin, 53; Ritchie, 51. Total, 603. Average, 60. Ministerial Movements.

Messrs Rolleston and Olliver yesterday received large deputations and proceeded to Riverton. Thence they go to Kingston, Queenstown, and Central Otago.

The Lincolnshire DelegatesThe Southland Agricultural and Pastoral Association have appointed a committee to receive the Lincolnshire delegates. Agricultural. A reaper and binder contest has been arranged for a gold medal. HAWERA, February 5. The Native QuestionMr Bryce arrived yesterday evening. The constabulary have finished their work east of the camp, and are working westward. Titokowaru is reported to have gone to Parihaka. He must have some important reason for the visit as there is no meeting called, and the fact of his going now, after an absence of some months, is pregnant with significance. DUNEDIN, February 5. Sudden DeathA man named Samuel Willis came by his death very suddenly at the Hose, Thistle and Shamrock Hotel, Great King street, last evening. He had a glass of wine at the bar and went up stairs to his bedroom, where some time afterwards he was found lying on the floor lifeless. The cause of death is not yet known. Saleyards Company. The Dunedin Saleyards Company have declared a dividend of 10 per cent. The Lincolnshire Delegates. The Otago Agricultural Society have appointed a committee to show the Lincolnshire delegates round. AUCKLAND, February 4. Post-sessional AddressMr Seymour George, addressing the Rodney electors, explained the circumstances that resulted in the defeat of the Grey Government. When the dissolution took place they had been beaten by fifteen votes. When the new Parliament assembled, had every member kept his pledges Sir G. Grey would have had a majority of the House. Mr George spoke for a considerable time, and at the conclusion received a vote of thanks. InquestAt an inquest on the body of Wm. Ferguson, found dead last night, Mr Stock well deposed that there were no marks of violence. He believed the wheel of a cart passed over him. The verdict was that deceased was found dead, that his death was caused by in juries described in the medical evidence, but how he came by them there was no evidence to show. Funeral of the Late Mr J- MacfarlaneThe funeral of the late J. S. Macfarlane took place to-day at St. Andrew’s Church. There were fifty carriages, and numbers on horseback. The church could not hold those present when the service was being conducted. The mourners were the Hon. F. Whitaker, Hon. Jas. Williamson, Mr Pollen, Messrs John Sheehan, and W. Swanson. There were many old colonists present. The Auckland Presbytery. At a meeting of the Auckland Presbytery the Rev. F. Mcßae was selected Moderator. The Rev. D. Bruce introduced to the Assembly the Rev. Mclntosh, who had recently arrived from Scotland, and Mr Douglas, who had completed the full curriculum of his studies and taken the degree of Master of Arts. Charge of Stealing.

At the Police Court Berthold Bodishamer, alias Kelly, a foreigner of respectable appearance, was brought up on a charge of stealing £2B, the property of Eugene Kourge, on board the Arawata. Sub-Inspector Pardy asked for an adjournment, in order to await the attendance of a witness from Sydney. Influx of Small Farmers. The British Empire brings 400 immigrants, paying their own passages, chiefly small farmers. Importation of StockThe Loch Urr brings eight Halawell rams. Three died. “HM.S- Pinafore." Riccardi and Harding left by the Rotomahana yesterday, to play “Pinafore” with Mr Williamson. NEW PLYMOUTH, February 4. An Engineer Missing. The Harbor Board passed a resolution requesting the Government to enforce the penalties against the Titanic Iron and Steel Company fdr non fulfilment of the covenants of their lease. The Harbor Board engineer having gone home to consult Sir John Coode, and a month having passed without his telegraphing or replying to an urgent telegram sent to him in December, the Board decided to cable a message to the AgentGeneral, asking if he knew where Mr Rees was. Taranaki Iron Sand. Mr William Gill, of Middlesborough, England, and largely connected with the iron trade at home, visited the smelting works at the Henui on Monday. He has gone homo by the mail steamer. He said that on his arrival in England he would interview Sir J. Vogel, and if satisfied that the Government were prepared to carry out the offer made some time ago, to give him a percentage on iron manufactured for railway plant and rolling stock in the colony, he would take steps to form a company with a large capital to work the ironsand here. Racing. Another entry received for the Autumn Handicap was Wild Rose. NELSON, February 4. Much Sought After-

It is stated that some seventy applica'ions have already been received for the office of secretary to the Nelson Education Board, the salary for which is £330. The appointment will probably be made to morrow. NAPIER, February 4. Racing-

Acceptances for Napier Handicap close on Saturday next. Henare Tamoana gives notice to to the stewards of the Hawke’s Bay Racing Club

that he will not permit the club’s annual race to be held on the course. Tamoana also resigns his position as steward. It is alleged that the club did not ask his permission to use the course this year. ProspectingOne of the Thompson Bros., who have been prospecting Kaimanawa Ranges returned with about SOlbs of stone, which he declares to be quartz thickly studded with fine gold. Some of the stone is stated to be in possession of Mr Moore, Manager of the Union Bank. The rest is in possession of Thompson, and some specimens were shown to the “ Herald,” but were not quartz, and contained nothing but specks of mica. The s-s- KiwiThe Kiwi on leaving for Wellington this evening broke all the blades of her screw. WELLINGTON, February 4. The Recent FireBy the recent fire Mr Pike loses £360. He was insured in the South British for £IOO. McFarlane and Others v- ReesThe Supreme Court granted a rule nisi for a new trial in the case McFarlane and Others v. Rees. The CarandinisThe Carandinis are doing fair business in Wellington. H M.S. Cormorant. H.M.S. Cormorant leaves for the South on Tuesday. The Torpedo CorpsThe Torpedo Corps intend having a series of experiments in firing mines and torpedoes shortly. A well known engineer here has placed a steam launch at their disposal. DUNEDIN, February 4. Fatal Accident-

A fatal accident occurred at Ontram on Saturday night, by which a bullock driver, who was known only by the name of “ Sam,” was killed. He and another were driving; teams together along the road, when deceased’s team was noticed to be without a driver, who upon being looked for by the other man, was found lying on the road some distance behind, dead. In attempting to put a wheel right, the dray passed over his neck. Post-sessional Address-

Mr Fulton, member for Taieri, addressed his constituents at Mosgiel last night. He was accorded a good bearing, and at the conclusion of the address, received a unanimous vote of confidence. AppointmentJ. B. Thallon, 8.A., of the Sydney University, is the successful candidate for the post of master at the Girls’ High School.

Ffbom: oub own coeeespondent.] WELLINGTON, February 4. The Fatal FourthFrom inquiries I have made I fear the “ fatal fourth ” has been very unfavorable this month. I hear that the number of bills returned is unusually large, and business is reported as worse than ever, especially among the retail tradesmen.