Acclimatisation.—Of the 63 rooks and jackdaws, 24 hedgehogs and 19 starlings shipped on board the Robert Henderson for Canterbury, only 2 jackdaws and 1 hedgehog have arrived alive. Colonial Prize Firing. —lt is expected that the firing for the colonial prizes will take place at Canterbury this year. A Drunkard's Home.—The proposal to secure a retreat for the cure of inebriates bids fair to find accomplishment. A good working committee has been formed. An architect has furnished an estimate of the cost of the necessary buildings to commence with —a central dwelling for superintendent, twelve rooms for males, and twelve for females, with verandahs, refectory, day rooms, kitchen, and other accommodation; total cost, £4074; including £2OO for baths, this plan being capable of extension as may ibe required.
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New Zealand Mail, Issue 45, 2 December 1871, Page 6
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128Untitled New Zealand Mail, Issue 45, 2 December 1871, Page 6
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