DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.

Auckland Chronicle and New Zealand Colonist, Volume 2, Issue 64, 24 October 1844, Page 3

DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.

TheatßE. —On reference to outadvertising columns, it will be seen that Mr, Osborne takes his benefit at the Victoria Theatre^onMonday evening next, and in addition to the selection of good light pieces, he has secured the services of Mr. and Mrs, llarrold who made so successful an appearance on Monday Evening last. The present season Mr. Osborne has sustained some of the principal characters at our little Theatre with satisfaction to the patrons of the Drama and much to his own credit, we therefore hope he may have a good house. Cricket.—We perceive by the Timet of Tuesday that " The proceedings of the Albion Club are to commence forthwith.'' What are our more humble friends of the Union Club about f We hope they will see about commencing as the season is rapidly advancing, and a little exercise will do them no harm.

Sale of Cattle.-Ou reference to our advertising columns, it will be seen that Mr. Clunie, at the Bay of Islands, sells a small herd of cattle. Curs Bew in full operation, and several executions* have already taken place. On Friday last, (ominious day for the canine tribe,) the chief constable, attended by his subs, proceeded to the Dog Lock up and found the cells all occupied by animals of varied breed. Two Tykes, more lucky than the rest, were allowed a respite, upon the owners paying five shillings for each. The other three that had howled and fasted for 24 hours, were ordered for immediate execution. A rope was a trussle borrowed, and a maorie engaged as assistant. A large brown dog was brought out, who at first seemed quite delighted at the attention which was bestowed upon him, but when the rope was fastened on his neck, and a large piece of s-coria tied to his tail, he began to suspect that he was in unfriendly hands, ancfupom the hanger pronouncing " That shaggy Tyke, with the great coat of brown, " Hung must be, as he can't pay a crown;" and the maori hauling upon the rope, he exhibited a great dislike to the mode of treatment, but after struggling a few minutes poor Cajsar was no more." The other two shared the same fate, and the official part of the business then seemed to be concluded. An indnstrious Scotchman who was standing by, with knife in hand, soon stripped off the skins, and deposited the carcases under ground.