BLACK’S RACES.

Dunstan Times, Issue 341, 6 November 1868, Page 2

BLACK’S RACES.

Stewards: J. G. G. Glassford, lire.; It, M. Turnbull, Esq.;W. tj. Burke, Esq.;J. Samson, Esq.; Clerk of Course, It. MM orran, Esq.; Starter, J. Handyside, Esq.; Secretary, S. Worth, Eiq, First Eaoe.—Sweepstakes of 10s. each with 10 sovereigns added, for all horses that have never won an advertised race, hack or other. Heats, once round tho course. Mr. Lawton's g.m. Venus ! 1 J. O. G. Glassford's c.m. Madam 22 Sweepstakes of £1 each, with lOsovcreigns added, open to all horses that have never won advertised money, hack races excepted. Distance one and a half mile. One event. Mr. Lawton’s b.g. .... Jack Hattlin. 1 Mr. Tower’s br.ra Maritana, 2 Third Race.—Hurdle II ace.—Sweepstakes of 10s. each, with 10 sovereigns added, open to all horses that have never won an advertised hurdle race. Half-mile heats, over three flights of hurdles. Mr. Handyside’s b.g. Daniel O’Ronkc 1 M'Morran’s b'g. Wa laby ... 2 Fourth Race.—Sweepstake of 10s., with 5 sovereigns added, for all horses the t-ona fide property for one month previous today of race of owner residing in Blacky or within a radius of three miles. Once round the course, weights not less than lOat. Mr. R. Taylor’s b.g. Crawler .. 1 Murphy’s g.g. Jemmy the Needle ... 2 Fifth Race.—Consolation Stakes.—los. Sweepstakes with 5 sovereigns added. Open to all beaten horses. Once round tho course. J. G. G. Glassford’s b.g. Dick 1 J. G. C. Glassford’s b.ra. Ma’am ... 2 Hospital Race.—Tho proceeds of this race in entries an 1 subscriptions amonnte 1 to £lO. It was won by Mr. Samson’s Waverly capitally ridden by a precocious youngster known as “ The boy Charley.” Mr. Samson handed over the stakes to the | Dunstau Hospital. It is along time since Black’s boasted a race mooting. In November, 1863, when Black’s diggings were in their prime, and the gentleman after whom the place takes its name, owned the Omaka Station, the homestead of v Inch was close handy to the present township, was a resident here, there were some really good times at Black’s, The race meeting to which I allude was a most spirited affair. Besides the numerous population rosi ent here and at Tinker’s and Devonshire Gullies there were a large numb r of visitors from the Dunstan and Manuherikia. Cobb and Company’s six-horse coach, driven by the celebrated Captain Anderson, brought out a full load 6f passengers, having a band of music on board to enliven'" tho journey The passengers, who numbered among them the principal leaders cf society in Clydo

were hospitably entertained by Mr. Black, at Omaka, for, although Black’s was a muck bigger place than at present, there were no comfortable hotels to put up at. The meet was opened by the miners being entertained by' Mr. Black to a dinner off a bullock roasted whole, and a hogshead of ale to wash it down with. However, we did not pretend to anything so extensive this time. Nevertheless the races on Tuesday last were a great success, and, considering that hundreds of diggers have left the province since the time I allude to, the attendance on the course was a very large one. At least two hundre 1 and fifty persons Wore present. Mr. Ryan who owned the Grand Stand provided sumptuously and dispensed all the good things of this life at very reasonable rates. For the future I hope to see Black’s Races an annual natitution, we have, some good sporting men in the district and I have but little doubt that we shall beforklong issue a programme that will draw attention for many miles around. On Tuesday week last every body seemed pleased with everybody! and I am sure that everybody was pleased with himself. A few rowdies kicked up a bit of < ust'after the races were over, but that seems a circumstance peculiar to races, yet no good orderel person has anything to fear for his own personal safety, unless th y lave a “penchant” for enjoying the pleasures of a “ free fight.” On Wednesday a number of private matches were run, the day winding up with athletic sports.

they lend tho weight of their influence as a corporate body to statements injuriously affecting the reputation of a public officer. Several cases were disposed of in the Resident Magistrate’s Court, hut they were of no special public importance; r>,.* ■. WARDEN’S COURT. (Before the same,, and. four Assessors). Dunu v. Sideberg.—Mr. W. L. Bailey for defendant. Claim for £l5O, damages, alleged to have occurred in consequence of defendant retaking possession of a dredge, which-plaintiffs had hired of him at a week ly rental of £B. The case occupied some time ; the evidence, which was very lengthy disclosed that a vague verbal agreement had been entered into,-the terras of which were at the healing equally denied by each party. The plaintiffs alleging that they were to have the use of the dre ge until tho river rose, so that their claim became unworkable. Defendant allege I that the terms agreed upon was, only till he required the dre 'ge for his own, use. The Warden having instructed the assessors as to the points of law bearing on the casa, submitted the following issues. First.—Did the plaintiffs sustain any damage, in. consequence of defendant retaking possession of the dredge, without giving notice. Second.—lf so, what amount do you estimate such damage ? To the first issue, the jurors returned answer—yes—to the second, damages, £75. A verdict for that amount, and Costs was given accordingly.