MISCELLANEOUS.

Inangahua Times, Volume XI, Issue 1789, 1 December 1886, Page 2

MISCELLANEOUS.

♦"— ■ As was predicted at the timo of the Tarawera eruption, the mud deposit has proved a benefit to some of the ngfvicnltnral and pn at oral districts in Poverty Bay. Mr Thomas Spocombrp, of Orfti, informs the Auckland Herald that his Brass is most Inxnrions, and is much better than it had hoen at any previous p»»ri<>d It is Hiiti-ipnted *h(* v'ho'p pa««tn'e ]*>k\* rtf th- P.-tvi-v^v (!rpo«it. On Mt iSt'tcuuiuo s ..mu mo • silt wa? about an iqeh ibicli on l\\s

average, but the laud is now covered by the most succulent grasses. Mr Blanchard, the French geologist, is of opinion that the recent volcanic disturbances in New Zealand confirm his own theory respecting the recent subsidence of a southern continent during the later geological periods. He regards the New Zealand Archipelago and the adjacent islands as the remnants of such a continent, or at least of an extensive region which existed during a comparatively recent period. He says that as far back as 1884 he prodicted fresh convulsions there, and he considers the pvent as au jilustration of the still more violent outbursts which occurred ages ago. Dr M'Gregor is investigating the dispute between Dr Cressiorn and stafl at Whan Asylum, Auckland. He states he is determined to uphold the authority of the medical superintendent and enforce. He disapproves entirely of warders holding the keys of the Institution disposing of the piodnce of the Instituion to other officers as liable to grave abuse. It is lielie7ed the other members ot the staff contemplate withdrawing their resignations.