TRENTHAM RACES.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1582, 28 October 1912, Page 7

TRENTHAM RACES.

IN A TEMPEST. MEMORABLE OPENING FOR THE SPRING MEETING. SCENES ON THE LAWN. MOWBRAY WINS CHIEF EVENT WEIRD DAY'S "SPORT." Racegoers will long remember Saturday as a dny of days. In years to come the opening day of tho Wellington Racing Club's spring meeting, 1912, will be talked of as' the worst ever known at Trentham. In the morning fine weather reigned,, and there was very little 6iispicion of tho drenching time, to follow. Beforo tho first ■race was run, howovcr, sweeping gusts of rain descended on the course, theso being borno. on tho wing of a. bitterly cold piping.wind from the south-east. It proved to be no merely passing shower, and as the hours advanced the wind-driven bank grew- thicker and thicker, until it resembled a grjat flying: cloud of iiik-liko hue, while tho wind, unpleasant from the start, worked up a'stinging velocity as time went on. People, who at first had been content with merely lurking behind buildings to avoid the savage play of tho elements, now rushed- for the grandstand to eeek shelter—poor shelter as it proved, for tho wind blew almost directly into it. The Wellington Professional Orchestra had early abandoned their usual position on tho lawn, and the grass was bare of people, save an -occasional owner of a hat, ■who raced down with, streaming hair after his storm-tossed headgear. Ladies apparently fomul it particularly difficult to combat the storm, and on one occasion a lady, after vainly endeavouring to proceed 'agai'jst it, had eventually to give up tfij struggle, and grimly hold on to a lawn seat. Some gallant policeman rescued her from this plight, the grandstand cheeriag good-humoured approval.

Hats flew in all directions, umbrellas ■were blown'inside out, seats were overturned, the large number-beard vas put out of action, and even two of the brush fences in the steeplechase course were laid flat. And still the wind screamed on mere fircely than ever. Sheets of wat3r covered'the ground'in different .directions, the track commenced to cut tip, and horses and riders looked anything but happy as they came in after 'each race.

It was noticeable, too, that at the start of each raca the horses instinctively attempted to shelter behind one another, and more often than not got so mixed up ns to make good starts impossible.

Numbers of tho spectator sought refuge in the booth, and the first train home appeared to be extremely popular with travellers. Tho lead proved, in tact, almost too much for the locomotive at one stage, and just after leaving l'etone the gale brought it to it dead stop, but after a deal of puffing and spluttering it got under steam again. The journey along the Hutt liuj skiiting. the bay was not devoid of excitement. An unusually heavy 6ea had caused wash-outs in the'.ombankment, spray frequently lashed the carriage windows, and the travellers were once or twice in serious apprehension that the train would bo blown'oft the fine. Under such conditions the journey back to town was accomplished in an hour atid a half. •• .': ■ ...

Several horses which competed at the meeting on Saturday were to have been (hipped "south to Riccarton on Saturday night, but all such, arrangements ' were cancelled en account.of tho storm. A ,'of news -was '.that Los Angelos,. who.-, u'as' to have arrived 'from Riccarton yesterday, .could- not make the trip, and will not. therefore, be a ruiiner in the.-Champion Plate to-day. . Coining to the racing. It may be staled at once that, the track was very heavy, and the times correspondingly slow. Fields in tho .first few events were fairly large, but they dwindled down as the tempest increased, Tho principal event—the Wellesley Stakes, for two-year-olds—was ' won by the Riccarton-trained Mowbray, who was bracketed with Martel. In the Wellington Handicap Brown Troiit, from niggott's Otaki stable, wns successful, while the other leg. of the double (the Shorts Handicap) was captured by the same stable through the agency ,of Peroneal. Only one actual favourite prevailed'during the day. Naturally the totalisator suffered, and, at the end of the day, tho investments aggregated only .£9306 10s. This is a considerable decrease on Inst year's figures for tho opening day. Details of the racing are.as follow:— PDITJTAKA HANDICAP, of 100 sovs., second horse, to receivo 20 sovs. aiid the third horso 10 sovs.' from tho stake. Six furlongs. 1 Mr. Rodwcod's ch. c. Black Lupin, by Lupin (imp.)— Black Jacket, 4yrs., Bst. 21b. (carried Sst. 31b.) (F. D. Jones) 1 B Mr. A." Alexander's Patronale, Sst. ' (W. Ayre) 2 8 Mr. J. Rose's Daunton, 7st. 51b.' (carried 7st. 71b.) (B. Deeley) 3 Also started: 7 Avaunce, Sst. (L. Nodder); 2 Dirge, Sst. lllb. (Emerson); 5 Monologue, Bst. 71b. (W. Young); -4 Semaphore, Bst. 21b. (R. Berry).; fi Oourtley, 7st. 51b. (W. Bell): 9 Otnraia, 7st. 51b: (W. Weller); 10 Valtire. Gst. 101b. (carried 6st. 121b.) (H. M'lntosh). Dirge and Patronale were the first to show out, boing followed by Daunton and Monologue. There was not much change in the order until entering the straight, where Patronale took charge followed by Daunton, While Black Lupin showed up on the outside. A good race to the post resulted in favour of Black Lupin by- a nose from Patronale, with Daunton a bare length away third. Avaunce and Monologue were close behind the placed horses..Time, lmin. 19 3-ssec.

BHOETS HANDICAP, of 120 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs. and the third horso 10 sovs. from tho stake. Five furlongs. £ Mr. W. Nidd's b. f. Peroneal, by

Achilles—Prelude, 3yrs,, 7st. 41b. (W. Bell) 1 a Mr. E. Lonergnn's Blue Lake. Sst. 91b. .... ' (E. Lowe) 2 2 Mr. D. J. Simmond's Prosper, 7st. lllb ■■■: (W. Ityau) 3 Also started: 1 Naumai, 9st. 81b. (H.Thompson); 10 Gladiole, Bst. 131b. (W. Young); 7 Crown Tearl, 8?t. 91b. (A. Oliver);-BTiriwai. Bst. 01b. (L. Nodder); 1 Mt. Victoria, Sst. (L. Wilson); i Styx, 7st. lllb. (B. Deeley); 12 Allurement, 7st. 91b. (J. O'Sheo); 13 British Maid, 7st. 81b. (W. Weller); 11 Lockwood, 6st. 131b. (Stephenson); H Stepney, Gst. lSlb. (Emerson); 3 Earlv Morn, fist. 101b. (It, Berry); and 9 Distinction, Gst. 71b. (carried 7st. 31b.) (H. Tricklebank). Blue Lake got an advantage of several lengths at the start, while Gladiole was the last of a straggling field. Blue Lake led until the half-distance, where Peroneal headed her, and won comfortably by half a length. Prosper was a poor third, Crown Pearl fourth. Early Morn fifth, and Gladiole last. Time, lmin. 6 2-ssec.

SPRING SELLING PLATE, of 100 sovs.; second horse to receive 10 sovs. from the stake. Six- I'urkrags. 8 Mr. Murray Hobbs's b. g. Crosbie,.by Lupin (imp.)— Vanguard mare, ' Syrs., Bst. 81b (F. E. Jones) 1 1 Mr. J. R. Furze's Medallist, Sst. 81b. (Donovan) 2 2 Mr °. Daly's Torpoint, Sst. 81b. (Ryan) 3

Also started: i Simila, 7st. 71b. (Berry). Crosbie was in front soon after the start, and won easily by a length from Medallist, who was several lengths in front of Torpoint. Time, lmin. 25see. WELLINGTON HANDICAP, of 400 sovs.; second hor=o to receive 50 sots., anil the third horse 25 sovs. from the stake. One mile and a quarter. 6 Messrs. Monckton and Addingtons b. h. Brown Trout, by Tupuln— Miss Leighton, Oyfs., Gst. 71b. (W. Bell) 1 6 Mr. J. Harle's b. g. Byron, by Mar-tian-Greek Maid, •iyrs., 7st. 121b. (B. Deoley) 2 J Hon. J. D. Ormond's b. g. Haskayne, by Birkenhead (imp.)— Outer, Syrs., 7st. 71b .(W. Ryan) 3 Also started: 4 Sea-Queen,-Bst; 51b. (-W. Prio3); 8 Merrivonia, Bst. lib. (F. D.

Jones); 10 Sir Knox, "st. 121b. (M'Gregor); 7 Odessa, 7st. 71b. (Emerson); 3 Patriotic, 7st. 01b. (Tricklcbank); 2 Obligant, 7st. 51b. (Berry); 11 ,Lady Mouloa, 7st. 31b. 12 Ngatimaru, '7st. (Weller); 9 St. Mix, Cst. 71b. (O'llalloran). Sea. Queen was left nt the post and look no part in the race, whilo Sir Knox and St. Felix were also hopelessly left, llaskayno and Merrivonia led a straggling field for a mile, when Brown Trout ran to the front and went mi to win comfortably by tlire.9 lengths from Byroii, who was a couple of lengths in front of Hnskoyne. Patriotic was fourth,' Ngntimaru fifth, Lady Mouloa sixth, and St. Felix last. Time, 2min. 28 l-st?c.

FIRST HACK AND HUNTKI.'R' STEEPLECHASE, of 120 sovs.; second horse to receive 20 sovs., and the third horso 10 sovs from Ihe stake. Two miles and a half. 2 Mr. O. Bradley's br. g. Kelp, by Cnstashore—Purity, aged, lOst. 12lb.

(F. C.Ye«) ] 3 Mr. E. Short's Gondolier, 9s"t. lOib. (W. J. Porter) 2 1 Mr. G. A. Wheeler's Ra.ugitane, list.

(Futcher) 3 Also started: 4 Elwell, 9st. 7lb. (Thompson); 5 Zulu, 9st. 71b., carried lOst. ('['. l'incl.

Kelp was in front soon niter'(he start, end although Rangitane headed him afincovering n mile and a quarter, it was only t.n sufferance, for K«lp was quickly iii front again. Gondolier challenged thifa furlongs from home, but Kelp easily lield his own, and won : by three lengths from Gondolier,'who was a length in front of Rangitane. The other two horses did not jump the Inst fence. Time, Gmin. 2-lfrc. WAINUI HANDICAP, of 100 sovs., second horse to receive 10 sovs. from the stake. One mile. i Mr. A. Bore's b. g. Beacon, by Euro-

clydon—Guiding Star, aged, Bst. ' 51b., curried Bst. !)lb. ... (L. Traill) 1 2 Mr. 11. Whitney's Ceylon, Bst. 111b., carried Bst. 131b. (lleid) 2 6 Mr. H. Hodge's Negative, Sst. 111b. (Catt) 3

Also started: 5 Midnight Sun, 9st. 121b. (L. Wilson); 1 Bollin, Sst. 131b. (W. Ryan); 3 Kilosteri, Sst. 101b. (.11. Smart). Midnight Sun showed out in front for about a hundred yards, and was then joined by Beacon. Tno latter was in front: nt tho end of a furlong, and, leading throughout, won by a clear length from Ceylon, who was several lengths ahead of Negative. Kilosteri was fourth. Time, lmin. 55sec.

WELLESLEr STAKES, rf 550 sovs., second horse to receive 75 sovs., and tlio third horse 25 sovs. from tho stake.' A- further sum of 50 sovs. to be deducted from the stake .and apportioned for the encouragement: of breeders. I'or two-yeai'-.dds. Four furlongs, 2 Jlr. J, 13. Reid's b. c. Mowbray, by ilenschikoff—Lady .Melton, fist. 7lb. (P. E. Jones) 1 3 Mr. W. Nidd's br. f. I'eronelln, by Achilles-Prelude, Sst. 21b. (C. Emerson) 2 5 Mr. E. J. Watt's ch. c. Jason, by Achilles-Stepinn, Sst. 71b. (L. Wilson) 3 ■'. Also started: 7 Prince Laddo, Bst. 711). (W. Young); 2 Martel, Bst. 71b. (It. Wilson) ; 6 Gerbergn, Sst. 21b. (J. O'Shea); 1 Hoopoe, Bst. 21b. (li. Deeley). A capital start was effected, r.nd, as soon as it 'became possible to distinguish the candidates, Jason was seen to bo leading a bunched field. Entering the straight Jason was challenged by Peronclln. Tho latter was leading at the half distance, but Mowbray finished fast and beat her by .a length. Jason was a poor third, and Gerberga was last. Time, 51 2-asec. FINAL SCURRY HANDICAP, of 100 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs., and the third horse 10 sovs. from tho stake. Five furlongs, fi Mr. W. E. Bidwill's b. g. Exertion, by Birkenhead '(imp.)— Declination, 3yrs., 7st. Sib. :'.... (H. Tricklcbank) 1 2 Mr. 11. Friedlauder's Early Morn, Bst. 31b. : (F. E. Jones) 2 1 Hon. J. D. Ormond's Missile, Sst. lib. (Ryan) 3 . Also started: 4 Gay Lawless, Bst. 101b. (Traill); 9 Red Book, 7st. Blb. (L. Wilson) ; 8 Daunton, 7st. (ilb. (M'Millan); 7 Ladino, 7st. 21b. (Cross); 5 Alecto, Cst. 131b. (Bell); 3 Merry Guy, list. 111b. (C. Emerson). '■' "''" '

Won by half a length. •'. Time, lmin 12 -Msec. yf->. ■:.._■:■

IN THE STORM.

SUCCESSES OF MOWBRAY AND BROWN TROUT. HEAVY SCRATCHINGS. War Queen was- tho only withdrawal from the Rimutaka Handicap, in which Black Lupin was made a pronounced favourite, with Dirge next in demand. Ttio public had made a good opening selection for Black, Lupin, alter having a rough passage, came - with a fine dash at tho finish, and just got up on the post in time'to beat l'atronale by the narrowest possible margin. Potrohale, a roan gelding by Patronus, has plenty of pace, and will improve on his Saturday's effort. Dirge, after getting well away, shaped moderately only, and failed to gain a place. There were fifteen runners in tho Shorts Handicap, the bulk of the public money being invested on the bracketed pair, Kaumii and Mount Victoria, with Prosper, Early Morn, and Styx next in demand. I'lra horses .were at tlio post some time before a start was effected, and when the barrier was released they moved off in very straggling order. Blue Lake gained several lengths, while Gladiole was hopelessly left at the rear of the field. Until the straight was entered it appeared as if Blue Lake would win comfortably, but Peroneal then camo fast and was in front at the half-distance.' This proved tho deciding point, for Peroneal finished better than any of her opponents and won comfortably at tho finish. Her effort was a convincing one, for, though ?lra drew a good position at the barrier, she. did not have matters all'her own way in the early part of tho race. Outside the placed hore?3, the best performance was registered by Crown Pearl, who finished fourth, and who appeared to be going very well at the finish. A warm favourite was defeated in the Spring Selling Plate, when Medallist passed the post in second position. There were only four starters, and, as tho rain was corning down in torrents at-the time, tho totalisator investments were not heavy. Medallist carried .more than half the money, but lie did not justify such support, for at no stag-a.of the race did ho look liko'beating the winner, Crosbie. The latter is owned by tho Riccarton trainer M. Hobbs, whoso stable also supplied the winner of (he Wollesley Stakes later in tho afternoon. Had Bobrikofi" and Equitas gone to the post for the Wellington Handicap, tho meeting between the pair would liave been the event of tho day, but when the rain came on so furiously, it was only to be expected that two such valuable horses would be scratched. The pen was put throu"h the names of both, and Momlip, Theodore, Sandstreain, Ladronc. and Sir Solo also failed to see the post. Of the twelve runners, Haskayhe enjoyed most support, the next in demand being Obligant and Patriotic. The candidates were troublesome at the post and a poor start was tho result. Sea Queen was turned the wrong way when the barrier was released and took no part in the race, while St. Felix and Sir Knox, who seemed to be troubled by their next-door neighbours, were left too far behind to have anv chance in the race. Most of the running'was mado by Haskayne and, when the Birkenhead gelding was still in command as tho straight was entered, his backers had some rause to be pleased. Brown Trout and Byron had, however, commenced to show on tho scene and Brown Trout's light weight enabled him to quickly wrest tho lead from Hnskayno nnd win nicely from Byron. Haskayne disappointed some of those who fancy the chances of tho son of Birkenhead in the New Zealand Cup, but it would not do to write him completely out because of Saturday's performance. Obligant, another three-year-old Cup candidate was not suited by tho going and could not ho seen at his l>est on such a day as Saturday.

Without being a pronounced favourite, Rangitano carried most money in the Steeplechase, but al, tlio finish ho lvas beaten by both Kelp and Gondolier. The withdrawal of Hawick robbed the race of a lot of interest, but the five competitors all jumped eafely and there was not such a thing as a fall during the race. The scratching pen was freely used in the Woinui Handicap, and of the sixteen acceptors only six could be found to go to the post. These included tho New Zealand Cup candidate, Midnight Sun, who did not manago to gain a place. The winner proved to bs Beacon, one of the Bushy Park breed, now owned in Blenheim. Ridden by L. Traill, he carried 41b. over-.

weight and led pnutically tlic whole way. Ovlon finished well. Ijiit as ii-mil she run in towards the rails from I lie whip and lost a lot of ground nt a orilical shier. 11: seemed regrettable that two-year-olds should have had to run on such a course for the, \vcllssley Stakes, and in such weather too. But the programme had advanced that far and there was no help for it. Eight of them turned out and popular fancy turned towards The Hague, who hud shown pace nt the Avondalo meeting ln.-l. month. Unfortunately for her backers she failed to gain a place. After Jason and I'eronella had looked like winning in turn, Mowbray came with a ratilo and got up in the last lew strides In win nicely. 'I'he winner was bracketed with Muriel (Charlemagne 11—Neva). SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. For the second day's events the following acceptances have been received. TAItAICCA HANDICAP, of JOO sovs. Seven furlongs. stlb »'•"> Brown Trout 0 3 Torpoiut .... 7 Avaunce 8 in Oturaia 7 0 Dirge 8 1 JUVENILE HiNDICAF, of 200 sovs. For two-year-olds. I'ouv furlong. stlb stlb I'eronella .... 8 5 I'avlova 7 7 Gladful 712 Landrail i ' Secret Link ... 7 7 Guifltntf Way 7 d Prince Laddo 7 7 FEARCE HANDICAP, of 300 sovs. Olio mile, stlb ' stlb Byron 8 5 Medallist 7 2 Sir Knox 7 IS Ngatimaru ... i.'J Patriotic .... 7HI British Maid (i 13 JJiia 7 10 Ladroue li 13 Sir Tristram 7 li Ceylon (i 13 Lady Montoa 7 1 Sir Solo ;10 Beacon 7 1 Kilosteri I' ' SECOND HACK AND HUNTEiiS' STEEPLECHASE, of 110 sovs. 'Iwo miles and a half. stlb stlb Kelp 11 7 Knngitano .... 0 10 1 Gondolier ... 10 1 Elwell !) < Banter 913 Zulu .:......... !l i_ Highden !' 10 Major Webb !l i RUAHINE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs. st lb st lb Ladv Volga ... 813 Lady. Louisa 8 0 Ava'unce .... 810 Lad mo 7 -I Sang'iinnry 8 8 Suratnra- ... li 12 J/onolo.iue ... 8 3 JJ«m«ra»ia ... II la War Queen ... 8 i) NAINAI HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Six IllvlollßS. stlb stlb Undecided .... I) U Leapuki 7 7 Gipsy Belle ... 812 Allurement 73 Mnkara 8 2 Bracken ... 7 3 Piriwni 8 0 Lady Volga... 7 ;! I'rosper 712 Negative .... 7 1 Mt. Victoria 7 7 Distinction.... G i CHAMPION PLATE, of 400 sovs. (a cup valued nt 100 sovs., and 300 sovs. in specie); second horse In receive 50 sovs. from the stake. Wcight-ior-age. One niilo and a quarter. Sir. T. 11. Lowry's blk. g. Bobrikoff, by Finland—Gossip, aged, 9st. lib. II r. F. Preston's b. in. Equitas, by Advance—Muriwai, aged, Bst. 131b. Mr. M. M. Ellerton's b. m. Sea Queen, l>v St. Ambrose (imp.)— Sequin, aged, Bst. 131b. . Mr. Highdcn's b. f. Bronze, by Field Battery-Our Lady, 4yrs.,' Sit. 911). ENTRIES. SPRING TRIAL STAKES, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs.—Porky,- Elevated, Matapoura, Exertion, Oxcnhopc, Courtly, Neireiie, Lockwood, Ovnltiro, Bed Book, Otter, Siinila, Borsil, Papaiunramn, Merry Guy, Expect, Missile. LATEST FROM RACECOURSE. A message received from the, caretaker (Mr 1 . M'Glas)h«n) yesterday stated that the- Trentham Racecourse was drying well under the influence of yesterday's sun, and should not be so bad after all for today's racing.

, RICCARTON NOTES.

■'4 BAD-.WEEK FOR TRAINERS.(By Tclccrapli— Press Association.' Christchurch, October 20. . Early workers had tho.bnst of conditions at Riccarton this morning, though a gale was blowing. Heatherbrno beat Nightwatch by half a length over four furlongs in 50 -t-osec. Warstop sprinted live iurlongs nicely, and Colleen Mary beat Winning Way over six in lmin. 23 Msec. Andrea beat Cnmito over the same distance in lmin. 23sec.

Autumnns nnd Mastrrpioco ran a milo nnd ft quarter in 2min. 10 4-sscc, tho former showing to advantage. Lady llarcin beat Britaia's Crown over a mile in lmin. .51 l-ssec. Quarantine beat Scottish Star over six furlongs in limn. 21 l-ssec, and Brown Owl went a mile and a quarter in 2min. 20see. • Ozier, Salzburg, and Bradmant galloped half a mile together in 52sec. Vice-Admiral, Allegory, and Peireno Were out, but conditions became so boisterous that, they were not worked, and no opportunity occurred for working tho other horses. Tho week has been a bad one for trainers, but there aro few visiting horses here, the North' Islanders waiting for tho Wellington meeting.

A HERO OF THE TURF.

By TelecraDh—Press Association—CoDjriirtA Melbourne, October 2G. :The racehorse Trafalgar has returned home. He was greeted as a hero. When leaving tho train girls strewed rose leaves in his path.

FI.EMINGTON NOTES.

By Tclctrraph—Press" Association—CoDyrieht Melbourne, October 2G. At Flemington to-day, Wilari ran eleven fnrlohgs in 2min. 3Gsec, and Piastre nine furlongs in 2min. Lord Alwyno -finished in front' of Duke Foot over ten furlongs in 2min lSlsec. Harpist went a mile -in .ltnin. 50sec. Wolawa heat Uncle Matt over twelve furlongs iir2min. 4555ec., Cider beat Elystan over eleven furlongs in 2min. 30sec Moo ran ten furlongs in 2min. 17scc. Eye Gla-ss and Perdita galloped ten furlongs in 2min. lGJscc., Mountain Princess three- furlongs in 37 sec. Burrawang ten in 2min. lOsor. Lady "Medallist ten in 2min. ISJsec.. Hallowmas Mostyn ten furlongs in 2min. 17sec, Shuja bath"ton in 2min. 22sec, Adgio and King Mastyn ten furlongs in 2min. 17sec., Shuj-a a mile in lmin. Flavian eleven in 2min. 34Jsec, Captain White ten in 2min. 20sec, and Uncle Sam eleven in 2min. 3Ssoc. Goard is amiss.

RACING IN SYDNEY.

MONOPLANE AND WILD WEST WIN. By Telegraph—Proas Association—Copyricht (Eec. October 27, 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, October 26. At the Canterbury Park races to-day, the following were some of the results:— CANTERBURY HANDICAP, of 130 sots. One mile and 510 yards. Monoplane, by.Monoform—Lycia 1 Barlow 2 Bon Frisco 3 Fivo (started. Won by half a length. Time, 2min. 17sec. WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six ' furlongs. Wild West, by Soult (imp.)-Tho Squaw 1 Lady Malstor 2 Black and Gold :i Sixteen started. Won by half a length. Time, lmin. HJsoc. Tlio good bowler knows the Taluo of perfect precision ami fluidity in his bowls. Only the host will do for him, and the world's best are Ayres! Every bowl lia-5 passed the close examination of the official test of the N;II.A. Only the best lignum-vitac used. Per ,-ct, iiSs.. including the maximum weight. Wholesale or retail from Alcor.k and Co., Ltd., "The Billiard People."—Advl. Warner's Rustproof Corsets arc tlio standard of Corset fashion, and the foundation of a perfect-fitting gown. Style 602 is strongly recommended i'or'lhe average figure.—Advt. Those desirous of purchasing small farms should obtain particulars of the two properties advertised to be offered by Messrs. Dalgety and Co., Ltd., at Onga Onga, near Woipawa, on November 31. The areas of then* properties arc 214 «nd 6ii acres respectively,