NEW ZEALAND.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 3653, 26 December 1879, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND.

; iJ . [SPECIAL.'] AUCKLAND, Duo. 25. ••■;■■ Racey. It rained incessantly all night, and until this afternoon, completely spoiling the arrangements of holiday-makers. It has cleared up slightly, and it is hoped that it will hold up, otherwise it will geriously mar the success of the Bacesto-morrow. The course is heavy. \ Cleared Out. A number of the unemployed hare loft for the Northern Gam fields. Mining Accident., ' A serious accident occurred at the Golden Pah mine, Coromandol. James Anderson, •underground oveweer, while overhauling the pump, fell about 40ft, breaking one leg and two ribs, and receiving other internal injuries. He was immediately removed to the Hospital. Flower Services. At "idme of ' the City Churches flower serviced were held. Bouquets •were subsequently distributed to the Hospital and other institutions: AUCKLAND, Dec. 26. Imported Stock. Arrived — Inglowood, from London, with 32 passengers, five bulls and one cow (Shorthorn)*. The stock arrived aafely. Threatening Weather. It rained all sight and up to noon incessantly} spoiling the holidays. This will greatly affect the attendance at the races. It has cleared up slightly, but is still threatening. GEAHAMBTOWN, Deo. 24. The inquest on the fire in Pollen streot resulted in an open verdict, as there was no evidence to show how the lire originated. i The Alburnia. The \Alburnia mine will have 3000oz. of gold for the month's work. NAPIEB, Dkc. 24. A,: ■ Masonic. The Freemasons of Napier, instead of holding a banquot on St. John's Day, will attend church on Sunday, when each member is expected to put into the offertory: the guinea ordinarily spent on the dinner. The money is to be devoted to the Hospital. Righted. The schooner Enterprise was to-day righted and brought into harbour, much less damaged than was expected. Errors not Excepted. Thwraeh an error in a telegram, Mr Vo'llance*B Pin fire was not nominated for the Napier Handicap. The matter was laid before the Jockey Club Committee, when they decided that the nomination being made after the advertised time, and the original telegram not being addressed to the Secretary they could not receive it. Native Lands. The .£BO,OOO to be divided amongst the Omahu natnes for the land near Bangitiki will be distributed next month. ' Rusty. Bust has Bhown itself unmistakoably among the wheat crops at Patangata, which wera looking, very promising. The crops oh the property «f Mr J. Collins have been destroyed by it. NEW PLYMOUTH, Dec. 26. A Heavy Bankruptcy. A meeting of Mr Courtney'i creditors was held on Wednesday, when it vu decided to accept the deed of assignment fled. The liabilities shew— secured creditors, £30,096 j unsecured, £11,517. Pound Drowned. n A woman named Henrietta Esther M'Donald was found dead in tho Huatoki river yesterday naoming. It is supposed that the woman

walked into the river and was too intoxicated to get out again. • ■■■■■■■-■■ -•■ - / ; Accident. _ A man was cut on the head with a quoit 'yesterday, and is not out of danger. : WELLINGTON, Dec 24. The Jane Anderson. Captain Bendall, Secretary for the Underwriters, visited the scene of tho wreck of the k schooner Jane Anderson, at Manawatu Bar, this morning. A telegram from him states that should the weather moderate the vessel will be re-launched without having sustained any serious injury. Cricket. • The Wellington v. Wanganui cricket match was concluded to-day. The following are the total scores : — Wellington, Ist innings, 78 ; Wanganui, 120 (of which Barton made 75, not out). Wellington, 2nd innings, 62; Wanganui, 21 for the loss of four wick t-<. BLENHEIM, Dec. 24. Racing. The acceptances for tho Marlborough Cup cloEe on Dec. 27. GREYMOUTH, Duo. 24. Mr Masters, M.H.R., on his arrival in the Wanganui to-day, was met by the Mayor, and a largo number of citizens and complimented on his action in Parliament. OAMABU, Dec. 24. More Borrowing. A. poll was taken respecting tho proposal to borrow £50,000 for the completion of the water works, which resulted in a majority of 143. For, 147; against, 4. ';■•••■■■■ DUNEDIN, Dec. 24. " Entries have been received from Christchurch; Timaru and Wanganui for theprincipal handicap events to bo run at the Caledonian sports on Jan. 1, 2, and 3. . A meeting of the Committee formed at l»9t night's meeting at the Athenmum Hall was held this morning, at which Ward Committees were formed to canvass for subscriptions and for names to the petition requesting Mr Walter to resign the Mayoralty.