It has been decided to hold a tournament for the draughts championship at Wanga nui in April next. Six prizes are to bo awarded as follow: —First, £2O j 2nd, £l2 ; 3rd, £8 ; 4th, £5 ; sth, .£3 ; 6th, £1 10s. The movement has been accorded a hearty support, and promises to bo a great success. Dunedin, February 24. S. McDonald, of the Dunedin Cycling Club, reduced the New Zealand ten-mile record to 20min 19 2-sseo at the Caledonian ground this evening. Hawera, February 24. Some anxiety was felt this morning owing to the non-appearance of n party of three who ascended Mount Egmont on Sunday—Messrs Wiggins, Qrummott and Wallich—but a telegram states that they got out of the bush about 1.30 p.ra. to-day. As there was a galo blowing last night, and snow falling, they must have hud a rough experience. Christchurch, February 24.
It is rumoured that Nelson Bros, are endeavouring to obtain a site in North Canterbury on which to eroct freezing works. Freezing wethers are already keenly competed for at from 13a to 15s per head, and further competition is ex pected to considerably increase the price. Gisborne, February 24.
At the Supreme Court in the charge of perjury against Arthur Henry Norman, ex-police constable, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
BOWLING.
THE WELLINGTON MEN AT THE AUCKLAND TOURNAMENT.
