TO-DAY'S NEWS.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18302, 9 February 1925, Page 8

TO-DAY'S NEWS.

LOCAL AND GENERAL. Plunket Shield Match. Canterbury has lost five wickets for 112 runs against Otago, the latter's total for the first innings being 238. Meat Board. STho Commission appointed to investigate Mr Lvsnar's charges 3gainst. the Meat Board held a preliminary sitting on Saturday and adjourned till March 17th, when the hearing of evidence will be commenced. Page 11. The Pakeha Enquiry. The linding of the Nautical Court in the Pakeha Enquiry exonerated the officers of tho steamer, l'agc 11. Letters to the Editor. Letters to the Editor will be found on page 2. BRITISH AND FOREIGN. Price of Wheat. Chicago wheat prices suddenly collapsed, dropping 22 cents per bushel on last week's high record. A Cloudburst. Damage estimated at £200,000 was caused in Adelaide by a cloudburst. Opium Traffic. The American and Chinese delegations have withdrawn from the Geneva Opium Conference. The Bum Fleet. The largest rum fleet ever assembled oft the New Jersey coast is engaging the attention of Government craft, whose decks are cleared for action. St. Paul's. A dangerous structure notice has been served on the Dean and Chapter of St. Paul's. The Dominion. A Victorian grazier who has returned from a trip- to New Zealand expressed fihe opinion that the Dominion has seen its best day. Cricket. > England made 500 against Victoria, Hearne contributing 193 by brilliant cricket.