NEW ZEALAND.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2459, 4 February 1881, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND.

FPee “ Times" Special WiE'pr.'f

A Grammar School Uproar.

Auckland, Feb. 4,

The Grammar School board of Go> vernors have decided to hold in committee an inquir} r into the charge of want or organisstion in the College made by Dr Purchase. A letter from the head master requesting an investigation into themanagement and organisation during: his connection with the institution wasdeferred for further consideration. Cheap Travelling-. Gishobne, Feb. 4, Mr Finn, M.H.K., who is on a visit to this district has been retained as counsel on several important questions-

affeetmg l an (J titles in the Bay, and will not in consequence be able to leave here for some little time. The Australian Cricketers. _ Wellington, Feb. 4. The Australian cricketers arrived this morning. A large crowd assembled at the wharf and a hearty reception was accorded them. They attend the races to-day. ! The Governor returned from his North Island trip last night. A Sailor’s Grave. _ Christchurch. Feb. 4. Neil McLeod, a sailor on board (he schooner Saucy Lass, was found drowned in Lyttelton harbor last night. He complained of being sick, and about midnight he was seen leaning over the side of the vessel. Being missed this morning the harbor was dragged, and the body was found. The Whitewash Market. Dunedin, Feb. 4. There are five small insolvencies this week. Sold for a Premium. The insurances on the Opolio fire are ■ —Har land’s house £225 in the Victoria, furniture £100; May’s house, in tli6 National for £225, and £IOO, in the fetanoard. The loss is estimated at £3OO. The Insurance Embezzlement. Morit/.son’s case is further adjourned till Monday. The Root of all Evil. The Cromwell Company have crushed COO tons for 366 ounces of retorted gold.