QUEENSTOWN.

Cromwell Argus, Volume III, Issue 142, 30 July 1872, Page 6

QUEENSTOWN.

( From airr 0' r n Coi .-e^poudenf.) July 27,15T: The Wakatip steamer is at length lan' high and dry, and appears to he in a cap state of preservation, notwithstanding long immersion. It is to be hoped she prove a payable “ speed’ The Town Hall is not yet in the hands the directors : but next week will proba see all ditlicnlties removed, and the Con in possession of their new offices. The election of Councillors takes place Wednesday next. There are live candid) for the two vacant Conncillorships. . South Ward, Mr V\. L. Davis was eke without opposition. The race for the Town Plate came off Monday last on the town course. Only' horses started, Garryowen and Slowcoach the others which had entered for the ct being scratched. Unfortunately for the g tlomen of the betting ring, the two hoi appeared so evenly matched that few co be found to lay their money on either, k T and equally few who would give odds, hi interest was taken in the race, notwithsia ing ; and the close running made, repaid anxiety bestowed upon it by the special l Excitement reached the highest pitch as two horses approached the judge’s bos, n and neck, Garryowen managing to 'tin barely a head. Harmonious Blaoksiffll owner talks about entering him for next ye but I tender my advice, and say, Pout is to be regretted that so well-bred a nj should have such a vicious and nnccu temper, kicking at and biting not only sit gers. but even those constantly about stable. He is next week to run f° r Ladies’ Purse against Smoker, (the lac® uncommonly line up-standing horse,) an shall then have abetter opportunity w r 111I 11 I ing of his fitness for the turf.