NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XVII, Issue 5757, 30 April 1880, Page 5

NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS.

[from our own correspondents.] ALEXANDRA, Thursday. Tb Wahasui holds a meeting to-day at Hikurangi, to introduce his new religion amongst the Kingifces. Large numbers of Hauhaus have passed here lately for the Ngaruawahia gum-fields. DUNEDIN", Thursday. At the Supreme Court to-day, the judge reserved the motion to strike G. J5. Barton (solicitor) off the rolls for malpractice in connection with the case of Kirkman and West, for the Court of Appeal, and expressed the opinion that the rule should be made absolute. The Times, in a leading article on the reform of the judicature system, suggests the appointment of a competent commissioner to consider the question of forming a draft |of a new practice by the Supreme Court. The Judges display" no originality, and little practical acquaintance with the public requirements. In support of its assertion that the practical element is wanting among our judges, it says that Mr. Justice Gillies is the only one who has systematically and extensively practised of late years as a barrister and solicitor. The Chie'c Justice long occupied himself exclusively with the higher branches of bis profession; Mr. Justice Johnston never was a solicitor; Mr. Justice Richmond was only a few months in large practice; and Mr. Justice Williams, who was a conveyancer, was rarely seen in I Court until suddenly elevated from the I Land Transfer Department to the Bench,

[united tress association.] NAPIER, Thursday. Dr. Bailer and the old chief Renata ICawupo returned to-day from the Murimotu country. Their friendly mission to the Ngitiwhita and to Kemp's people has been entirely successful. The pas tn both sides will be immediately vacated, acd the matters in dispute will be referred to a meeting of the tribes to be held shortly at Putiki, near Waoganni, after which the question of tribal boundary will be submitted to the Native lands Court for final settlement. Renata's visit to Kemp's pa wa3 quite unexpected. The old chi6i has net been inland for many yeirs, and his appearance caused a sensation, the whole of Kemp's people turniDg out of their pa, and receiving hiin with a war dance and other demonstrations of respect. The Civil Servica Commissioners arrived this evening. WELLINGTON, Thursday. The official inquiry into the circumstances connected with the recent accident to the boihr of the steamer Manawatu was held this afternoon. Several witnesses were examined, and the evidence went to show great negligence in not attending to the boiler. The cause of the accident is attributable to salt being in the boiler. John Symon, the only certi6cated engineer on board, gave evidence that he only went for one trip in the steamer, as she could not clear at the Customs without having a certificated engineer on b-'ard. He denied being in charge of the engines. He received remuneration, and was not cn the artic!es. A Mr. Seagar was in charge of the engineroom duiing the trip to Wanganui. Witness was certain that if the water in the boiler had been tested according to rule, an accident would not have happened. Mr. Seagar was a non certificated engineer. After a few minutes' discussion, the Bench intimated that they would give judgment tomorrow afternoon. It is understood that arrangements are being made by the agent of the General Government for the supply of steam pinnaces for the Wellington Torpedo Corps. The nomination for the Rangitikei election takes place on the sth of May, and the poll on the Bth. At a special meeting of the City Council, held last night, to consider ». letter received from the manager of the Bank of New Zealand on the subject of bank account, it wag resolved that the various banks be asked as to what terms they are prepared to do the banking account of the Corporation, and what rate of interest they will give for the money now lying at call at the Bank of New Zealand. It is understood that Charles O'Neill, C. E., has instituted proceedings against the Corporation of Waogaoui claiming £3000 damages for infringing his patent for Caith-ness-flagging. CHRISTCHURC3, Thursday. At the Acclimatisation Society meeting to day an attempt was ma le to get the fee for coursing dogs reduced from 103 to 5s eacb. This was resisted, but an amendment was carried that bona fide owners should pay 5s for every one. Afterward the Council decided to reimpose the head money on hawks, previously withdrawn, as they were found to hebecoming a nuisance. The Lyttelton Harbour Board are abiut to erect a jetty at Lyttelton for the use oi the townspeople. This afternoon an accident happened to Charles Leader, workman at the graving dock. He was on the top of one o£ the derrick cranes when a piece holding the guy ropes drew out of the ground. The derrick fell, the unfortunate man falling with great force some twenty-five feet on to the ground beneath. Hu sustained a compound dislocation of the large bone of the leg at the ankle and compound fracture of the small bone of the leg. He was taken to the casual ward and attended to by Drs. Bourse and McDonald.

Six stacks, belonging to the Bank of cw South Waleß, at Leeston, were burned down yesterday. It is supposed to be the work of incendiarism. They were in3nred in the Norwich Union Company for £250, which will not nearly cover the loss. A couple of blocks of land in Lower Highstreet, abutting on the East Belt, and another a little nearer town, were sold by auction to-day, for a total of £4820. This is considered exceedingly good. It is stated that Sir George Grey is coming to Chriatchurch next week. A company has been formed with a capital of £45,000, to purohase a section of land outside Christchurch East for a recreation ground, to which an entrance fee can be charged; this will be Ist to a new cricket club, and used for all kinds of gatherings, athletic principally, and it is expected to prove a great auccess. It will be a great help to the game of cricket. A crowded meeting was held at the Oddfellows' Hall to-night, which unanimously condemned the Drainage Board for their action in the various matters already voted by telegraph. Resolutions of the nature of want of confidence were readily carried. Only two members of the Board were present, but they belonged to the majority of the Board who have objected to fieir colleagues' proceedings, and were only present in their capacity of ratepayers. A large and influential deputation, representing every part of the county waited on the Railway Commission at Akaroa on Tuesday, when a number of gentlemen were examined re the railway from Christchnrob to Akaroa. On Monday and Tuesday 29.72G bags of grain were carried on the Chriatchurch section of the railway, and a number had accumulated at various stations yesterday. TLMARU, Thursday. At a numerously-attended meeting of merchants, farmers, and others to-day, it was resolved to form a company, with a capital of £50,000, to buy the present Waitangi flour and saw-mills, at Timaru, together with 6000 acres of kauri bush in the North, and other property in connection, of a value of over £40,000. The case of Grubb v. Bruce, a claim by the master of the brigantine Nightingale against the owner for £SS for wages advanced to the men and compensation for dismissal, occupied the Magistrate's Court yesterday and to-day. The evidence showed that Grubb was dismissed for disobedience of orders, in supplying the vessel with stores instead of allowing the owner to do so. The amount claimed for dismissal without notice was abandoned, together with another item, and judgment was given by consent for the balance. Henry Gardiner, landlord of the Sportsman's Arms, Salt Water Creek, was prosecuted for supplying beer and brandy to drnnken men, bnt the case broke down. DUNEDIN, Thursday. A Sharebrokers' Association is being formed. INVERCARGILL, Thursday. It is understood that the Loan Societies throughout the colony, in anticipation of the Property Tax, have decided to raise the rate of interest a half per cent. Major-General Davidson has almoet completely recovered from his illness. Several changes have been made in the railway department, with a view to retrenchment. J. T. Thompson lectured last night on "New Zealand, Past and Present," to a large audience.