DOMINION NEWS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2185, 8 May 1908, Page 3

DOMINION NEWS.

AUCKLAND, May 7. It is considered that tho low .prfco of oysters' at the commencement of the season is accountable for the big demand at present existing in Auckland. During tilio first four days of the season .552 sacks were received at Die Government depot from the 03’stcr beds and these went into .immediate consumption. 'lt has been found necessary to put on more pickers arid on Saturday 400 sacks are expected, thus raising tho total for the first eight days of tho season to 950 sacks. It was reported to-night that burglars visited iS't., Joseph’s convent at Grey Lynn and stole £5 in cash. \ NAPIER, May-7. The “Daily Telegraph” announces to-night that after many years connection with that , paper, Mr E. AV. Knowing has made arrangements that, will shortly relieve him of the active; management of the 'business in tlip future. CHRISTCHURCH, May 7. At a .meeting of the committee of the Industrial Association held tonight, final arrangements were made for “local industries week” and a subcommittee was appointed to allot bv ballot the various sections of exhibition among different shops. A meeting of tlio band contest committee was hold on AA r ednesday evening when a cable message was received from Mr AV. Sliortram stating bis .willingness to adjudicate at the South Island contest! It was decided to hold the contest about the second week in December and that two test selections be obtained for each .grade and one test march for both grades. The prizes suggested are:—A. grade £l5O Ist, .£75 2nd, £SO 3rd. iB. Brado £75 Ist, £3O 2nd, £ls 3rd. .Marching competition £3O Ist, £lO 2nd, £5 3rd.