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Bay of Plenty Times, Volume I, Issue 33, 25 December 1872, Page 3

The Southern Cross mil leave' the wharf at 9 o’clock sharp to-morrow morning on an excursion to Mofiti ; or, should the weather be at all uncertain, for a trip round the harbour, landing picnic parties at any of the islands and various places of interest on the coast. The prices are very moderate, and the excursion will be most enjoyable. Mr Benriet has, in a most enterprising manner, chartered the steamer for - the occasion, and thoroughly deserves the support of the public. / On Saturday morning, shortly after six o’clock, / a match for £S a side came off on the race course between' Mr -D. Connor’s; White Stockings and Mr Piercy’s grey filly Fawn. Notwithstanding the early hour, a goodly number of persons were present: who evinced a lively interest in the affair.’ Captain Gundry acted as starter, and the race was for two miles. There yfas not much betting, though appiare'ntly Stockings was at first the favourite. When, however, the little grey was stripped, an involuntary exclamation broke from one or two bystanders, “ She’s a perfect picture.” Stockings was in splendid condition, though a “ wee bit too hi^,”>af 'his jovialownerjwpuld gay,; He lead the first time round, the grey keepiag 5 him close company, . The second time, about the commencement of the straight run in, the filly was leading by about a neck*; but in th© third circuit, the filiy dropped; astern, and Stockings came in at a canter. Among the passengers by the Southern 1 Cross on Sunday was William Kelly; Esqr,> M H R for t he' East Co:»st, who was heartily Welcomed after his long absence by numerous friends. Captain Fraser—who everybody is delighted to see amongst us again, especially at Christmas time—-gives a grand dinner this evening, at the bnck store, at 6 o’clock, to the officers and men of the Ist Waikfdos resident in the Bay of Plenty "who have not parted with their land.” Mr McDonald is the caterer. “ May pood digestion wait on appetite, and health on both.” The Venerable Archdeacon Brown announced to the congregation on Sunday afternoon that special divine service would be held at the Mission Chapel this morning at II o’clock. Jf The children's picnic on Monday .was well .' attended. Although-the day broke unfavourably it cleared up soon after ten, when the children began to make their appearance. Two tents, erected near the site -of the-old redoubt, Judea; pointed out the locality to visitors, After lunch had been distributed, various games were indulged - in, and two swings, erected on one of the large willow trees, were muchpatronisedevea by some of the grown up children. : ' Meantime 1 two' other tents had been erected, in one of which numerous toys were displayed. Between 5 and 6 o’clock tea, bread and butter; and cake were distributed to the children and visitors' ; " after which the children drew tickets- for the various toys, and before going home received,each,some puts and lojlies. Although the picnic originated with the District School, all the children in the town were invited. This we ware- happy to see. The arrangements were admirable, and reflect great credit on Mrs Dalziel and the ladies who assisted her. Mr S LClarks, with Captains Tunks and okeet, superintended the heavier parts, and made excellent waiters, if one may judge of the rapidity with which the good things were disposed of. party broke up about seven, various carts and drays conveying The most tired of the little ones homewards. , ; “ Our member” has for the time dropped the little game of politics—more exciting even than ‘ ~^ n * ee or still. mors festive ‘ prop®’—and, like a 'buld Irish gentlemen* gone in for sport during the holidays, ‘All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy*, may be as readily applied to “ members ” as to children. ‘ Mr Kelly, no w on .racing thoughts intent, is going to astonish the sporting world by the performances of a.maro. yclept Li'y; and the vririter commenced tips paragraph also with the idea of astonishing’ the sporiipg world by his profound knowledge of nqrseY inatters, but the description of Lily quit© After an- hour’s perusal of a .~"*Lif& and the sporting books belonging to he Mechanics* Institute, he has spotted a lot of * ang words, sdeh as curbed hooks, ring bone, pavms, and lampers, but the difficulty is to apply them properly. The writer has no desire to tribute ail these advantages to Lily or any other orse. But to come to the point, we believe, at , rat ®’ Lily is a very good horse as a horse, and that’s what’s the matter. * If Mr Jacobsohn with his vast knowledge and P «*h something sporting, * but it cannot was.’ ; His H°no r the Superintendent has appointed *T,?oF re^ Beß .® re ?^ 6C * n P oa allotments Nos, 83 nun- 2, la Papa, to be used as a Public pound. ' .

St wine oW *"' *»**»*«<» of fine old i ***** --" * -i «od«-» i *- > ■■■■' ,*.>■■-■ Welcome strange™ amongst us at Christ-' fo * their garb and appearance, *Sel r SSfn J a e n^ ned # ° m ,ide to^sl 4n wonder! adm.ration, and amazecn ea t, but withal gratification~ ioo a hearty weloome at thW.iojous iason/and m the Bay of Plenty will not be an unpleasant one It , s evident ta&LHyombave an eye for the SSr, 8 ? beautiful, and therXTyou to be struck by tbc»;T&ta opened "to tr^tLl°r T \ 0 l hone > cin S <*» experience a Sequent treat by repairing to the Government paddock, where several competitors for the forthcoming meeting are put though their paces. S.Em ** there be seen Vihbiit the adjuncts of costumes crowds, or excitement, and anyone who admires a S ood stride, fine lotion, oJ good paces ,n an.animal, or wi.be* tddiscover tha?a parucular horse is deficient in aay of these qual* » ™^ H r e? t- ha of seeing him «.^L-t h ! D - hlß l Jock » tot riding him to win or lose, but simply to test his powers. On ThursSt ?! ° f w "J? ° ld a *l«*mt*nee Paramatta. Wnting about howea, there is no finer 2£S!? , m ,, ,mt «»-n«>, or rather woman, P tba ? thoroughbred race horse. When the saddling bell rings .to saddle, the gleaming eye the distended nostril, tie glossy skin, an! hmbs qmTermg with eager excitement, betray a delight which some of us would give fortunes to experience. .Thro the straight rua in, the cheers of victory. which greet the winner are, we believe, animal Uaderßtood and appreciated by the noble A correspondent wants to know who King Cobb is. He should say rather who fe>«* King-Cobb, £ora9^th a raintnoprariebur-r.rd,'so thar aint too Cobb. Cobb's rubbed cut, Cobb is. Cobb's S e s?°it Cobb there, and Cobb's quick. No doubt we shall be able in good time id produce a local King Cobb. There are om er twp g-ood, Jehus here already, and all we watt are the coaches and horses. Before this time next Christmas we hope to see a legend in a window on the beach, gleaming with brilliant crimson, gorgeous blue, and FichrMrbanp gpld, bearing, the potent words, Cobb s Booking Office.' In fitful fancy we take On? stand-next Ghrbtmas E*e nearHhe Court House. The town clock, which is to be, strikes nve, and here comes King Cobb rattling down- : the hill at a swinging trot- six bonny greys and a eoach fullof passengers. We mark the graceful and scientific curve with which they come round the corner. We mark.Hh our mind's ere, the driver on the box—watch his hands, his eye. See. how the team twists and turns, as if by the sheer abstract.volition,of f his will. And si horses do in the hands of a good whip. He is their head, their brains, their soul. - See how he turns Bennet's corner j you'd have thought he'd hare been into Mr Jordan's waggonette, and if he had he would hare crushed it like an egg shell. But, bless your innocent heart, oo fear; he oould, if he so wished it, take the varnish off the wheel never touch, the paint. That's—well, we don't know who he is at present, but we do know that we have a right to expect a pink of drivers, and a champion whip, to tool up to our beautiful lakes, and, what's more, we'll have him too. We are requested by the race stewards to mention that all entries mttst be made before 8 30 p. ra, on Saturday. We have to acknowledge the receipt from the (3-overument Printer of another large batch of Government papers, despatches,* &ei " : We have been favoured""by J. B. Bennett, Esq., I Begistrar-G/eneral, with a copy of Statistics of New Zealand," with an appendix containing the agricultural statistics of the colony in February, 1872; All interested in agricultural matters-can see this most useful and elaborate compilation at our office. 5 The following is the handicap for the HUerelie Cup at the approaching Auckland races":—-Yat-terina, 9 a t; Flying Jib, Bst 7lb; Black Eagle, Bst 21b ; Malviha, S'at 12lb; Maori Weed, 6st Sib; Marsala, 6st. r The Provincial Government offices at Auckland will be closed from fco«day until next Monday, when the officers will be expected to " show up " for two days in order to attend to their livers and "saner recoveries," preparatory to the festivities of the New Year, We hope our officials of every genus will do likewise, so far as.the holidays are concerned. The favourite horse Paramatta will not be a competitor foi* race'hohdurs aext Tauranga meeting. CaptLiin Chad wick informs us thai, she has to meet engagements at the Auckland races, and will be despatched by the steamer next trip. Mr' Bedell's sale of books, &c., was well attended on Monday last, and good prices were realised. ** Athlete " writes to us respecting the second day's amusement at the new year7—"The programme of the races has appeared for some time in your paper, and at the conclusion I read, * the second day's amusement will consist of athletic sports, &c., full particulars of which will appear in future advertisements.' Now, Mr Editor, in common with many others, I have been anxiously looking, out for the Times, hoping to find the promised programme of spirts. There are a good number in Tauranga who take more interest in' the sports than the races. I hope the stewards will see this, and give us notice and time to |rain.'* ~ • f , . ~ ■ An artless American, who lately bought a few sausages, thus relates his troubles :—" I got them Sausages home without getting bit, and I cut them apart and -„left them. In the morning I visited them. Three 'em had cuddled uji together, and were sleeping sweetly. Two of 'em had crawled to my milk-pail and .were lapping the milk; and one, a black and white, one, was on the fence, trying to catch an English sparrow. I drowned the whole lot."