Scpbeme CoiTßT.—The criminal sittings of the Supreme Court open on Monday next. The Calendar is en unusually heavy one. A. Abd P. Absociatios.—The ordinary meeting of the committee of the Canterbury A. and J*. Association vras held yesterday afternoon. A report appears eleewhore. Pigeon Eace. —A pigeon race was dawn yesterday between Timaru and Ohristchurch. Mr James Hicks' First King accomplished the distance in 2 hours and 34 minutes ; Mr Taylor's Glen Tui, in 2 hours and 50 minutes j and Mr Bryenaon'a Black Peter, in 2 houra and 55 minutes.
EItKSMBBS EOAD BOAKD EJECTION.—The following were nominated yteiterday for the vacancies on the above Board: —Messrs Eobert Locktead, Jobni, Bennie, W. J. G-. Bluett, W. B. Meddison, F. Orerton, Wm. Gabbie, P. O'Boyle, at.d Alex. McLachlan. The poll will take plaso at Lseston on the 9th mat.
