NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIV, Issue 7905, 25 March 1887, Page 5

NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS.

» ■ [OWN CORRESPONDENTS. 1 Thames, Thursday. The question of the slaughterhouse fees came on for discussion to-night. A letter from Mr. Luih, solicitor for Mr. Fleming, inspector of nuisances, was read, claiming the fee, but offering, ae a point of order, in compliance with tho letter of the Act, to furnish a contra account or exchange cheques with the borough. A long discussion ensued upon a motion by Mr. MoUowan that the borough solicitor bo instructed to take steps for the reoovory of tho fees. Mr. Kenihaw moved an amendment to the effect that the offer to cross cheques be accepted- On the vote being taken there were four for and four against. The Mayor said he was in an unenviable position, but he would not ehirk his doty. There had been great looseness over the whole business, but it was clear Fleming waa not legally entitled to the fees. It wan Fleming's duty to pay the fees into the bank. Mr. McGowan's motion Was therefore carried, on tho casting vote of the Mayor. [PRK33 association. I The Maori Raunui Tumi was brought before the Court for shop-lifting. He was sentenced to pay the value of the articles, £10 19a 6d, or undergo a month's imprisonment. At an adjourned meeting of persons contemplating proceeding to the South African goldficlds, it was decided it would be preferable to go by steamer, rather than submit to the discomfort and uncertainty of a small craft like the Clansman. Napier, Thursday. The Premier addressee a meeting at Waipawa to-morrow evening. Chbistchdkch, Thursday. t Tho Canterbury Ram Fair was held today. The general quality of the animals was very good. Only about half of thoae offered were sold. The highest prices were for shearing Lincoln rams, bred by the New Zealand and Australian Land Company. One brought 12 guineas, two 11 guineas, and one 10 guineas. The highest price for merino ran: a was 5 guineas for one and twotooth, bred by Lyt'.elton, of Rockeby. The highest prioe for Southdowns was 5£ guineas for single ram, and for Border Leiceatcre 5$ guineas. Of the whole entries only 20 realised 5 guineas and upwards. At the annual meeting of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association to-nifcht, Mr. Dean waa eleotod president, and Mr. John Ferguson vice-president. A resolution was carried, recommending the Government to remove the restrictions on the importation of- sheep and cattle.