NEW ZEALAND.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 3127, 11 April 1883, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

(Fbb, Fbbbs THIS DAY. Fire. Wellington, April 11. A four-roomed cottage, unoccupied, at Greytown, was destroyed by fire at six o’clock this morning. It was owned by Fred. Russel, and insured in the New Zealand office for £6O. The origin is unknown. The Late Chief JusticeBefore commencing business in the Supreme Court this morning, Judge Richmond referred in most feeling terms to the memory of Sir George Arney, late Chief Justice of Hew Zealand, and whose death is announced by a cablegram this morning. Ten members of the bar were present. Judge Richmond said the sad news had caused quite a shock to him though he had known for some time of deceased’s illness. He mentioned that his connection with Sir George had been most pleasant. In referring to the many admirable qualities possessed by Sir George Arney, Judge Richmond said he sustained a great loss by his death. Mr Travers senr., on behalf of the Bar concurred with the remarks which had fallen from His Honor. , A Drunken ClergymanA man named Jeremiah Murphy is missing. He came out to the colony as a clergyman of the Church of England, and on being sent by the Bishop of Wellington to take duty at Palmerston North be arrived inebriated. Since then be appears to have been acting as kitchen man at two or three hotels in Wellington. Lately he threatened to drown himself. False Pretences. A respectably-dressed young man named Frederick Sayers was today sentenced to four months’ imprisonment on two charges of false pretences. It is. understood Sayers is related to a former Governor of New Zealand. Profitable Local IndustryDdnedin, April 11. The Mosgiel Woollen Company have declared an interim dividend of ten per cent. The Pauperism Craze, Mr R. Stout speaks on Friday in review of the Hon. Major Atkinson’s National Insurance scheme. The Dunedin Municipal FraudsMr Stoat conducts the prosecution in the Massey’s case. The Unnatural ParentsProceedings are to be taken against the Wains, but the nature of the charges has not yet been decided on. It is surely within the criminal code to punish such revolting cruelty as the inquest on the poor lad Wain revealed.