NEWS OF THE DAY.
Ghahbbb Sirrnre.—His Honor Mr Justice Johnston will sit in Chambers at 11 a.m. to day. Hbathcotb Rbgatta. —The regatta on the Estuary, for whioh some very good prizes are offered, will take place to-day. Spobtdkj.—The weights for the Free Handicap, to be run at the autumn meeting of the 0.J.0., appear elsewhere. Thbatbb Botai..—There was no change in the bill last night. The same programme will be repeated this evening. B.M. Oottbt.—There was a clean sheet yesterday, with the exception of one case of drunkenness, whioh was disposed of in the usual manner by a fine.
Pbopbbty Saxb.—The well known Berwick Farm, tho property of the late Mr John Staoe, was sold by auction yesterday by Messrs H. Matson and Co., and realised a total of £11,721.
Zhalandia Minstbblß. — The entertain ment given last night by the Zealandia Minstrels in the Oddfellows' Hall, in aid of the 0.0.0., was a oomplete success, each item being enthusiastically applauded.
Assbbbmbht Cofbt. — The Assessment Court of the Waipara district was held at the Eoad Board office, Waikari, on Saturday, March 20th, before Mr 0. Whitefoord, Judge. There were two or three alterations which were allewed, and the Court adjourned. Abbebt.—A man named James Bowden, alia* Billy the Cook, was apprehended at Bakaia on Tuesday, for stealing clothes and other things from the swag of a man named Monteith, who was staying at the Bail way Hotel, Bakaia.
