TELEGRAPHIC DESPATCHES

Dunstan Times, Issue 507, 5 January 1872, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC DESPATCHES

(Per G reville and Co.) Dunedin,Jan. 4, 5 r.M. There was the largest attendance as the Caledonian Gathering yet known" At. Hewaon, cordial manufacturer, of Tokomairiro, was killed by a fail from* dray, on Saturday. • The Supreme Court Session opened on Tuesday. The Jud- e’s charge referred to the increase of crime, and his Honor ex-

pressed an opinion in favor of whippin<> fur cases of offences against for unnatural crimes. Robertson ' was sentenced to twe’ve

‘ UEYitbs’ imprisc ;nent for larceny, and I Hooke to r.ne mouths’ fur a similar I offence The Grand Jury found no true bill in the cases of AD Leo J, schoolmaa'er, for indecent assault, and AJatehctt, for assault with in- . loot to do bodi’y burn t B'ack's. Trood, charge I with committing an unnatuial offence, was acquitted. The Torment, of Dunedin, won the second prize at the Lyttelton Recatta. i ' The Luna sailed from Wellington, for Dunedin, last night, bringing away Mami prisoners. The Escort brought down 17,814 ounces of gold.' Novice won the principal events at the Palraetston Rac s. Nel on second. Clay (late Minister of Justice in Victoria', Thompson and Aloore (Members of the Victorian Parliament), Messrs. Billing, Annedey, Bettney, L- wis, of Melbourne, and Wilkins, n (Master in Equity), are moking an excursion trip round the c. Ast in the Rangito*o- They express great admiration of Milford Sound and New Zealand Scenery in general, and predict that this Colony will become a favourite resort for Victorian tourists. At Marion Races (Wanganui) Fox protested against the sale of liquors on the course, but the Magisttates granted permits notwithstanding. It is said that Fox inttnds »o lav informations against the publicans for sHIi tg liquor ille ally. The opera opened at Christchurch on the 2ml instant to a 160/. house, and enthusiastically applauded. The May Flower of Lyttleton is now the favorite forthe intercolonial rate.

The cab ndar for the criminal sittings is a very light one. At Auckland on December 30th, Air. Gillies addiei-S; d his constituents, and received a vote ot thanks,

At Hokitika on the 3rd instant, a man named Robert Thenison was drowned while bathing in the lagoon.

The Supreme Court opened at Wellington on the 2nd instant, thcie were eight cases for trial. The judge expressed a high opinion of the Value of gra, d juries, although the system night he advantageous: ly mo-lifted, and .expressed approval of the recent change in he kw re nting to civil juries.

Mary Webb p’eaded guilty to a charge rf bigamy, st nU-rc- deterred, .as also in the cases of Gray for arson, and M’Millan, lor an unnatural off; nee.

The Wellington City Cotporati n have decided to erect new gas works. The , Custom s Revenue in Dunedin amounts to 19 ,529/., only 50/., less than last year, there vas a heavy decrease in lhe first quaiter, but a steady increase sixee.. .

The news from Patca is to the effect that Tito Kawar u was at M'aitara and was coming down in a month to the possession of land, in consequence the Luna takes M‘lean aid Constabulary rc hi forcemeats to Wanganui, instead of going to the South. .

The Tararuas dates are to the 29th nit. The Somersetshire arrived at Me bourne, fifty sis days out. vr. Childers lias been appointed pciuiwunt Agent ( siicud.

CROMWELL ANNUAL RAdES. I It is satisfactory to record that the results of the amicahlo arrangement made between the Clyde and Cromwell Jockey Clubs, for holding the .annual races at each p ace in the same week, did not mill ate in the alighti st degreeagainstthe sucee s ofeitherevent; but rather added thereto. The attendance on the C r oimvell Course quite equalled the Dunstan ga’herin?, and the nomi ations for the various races were more numerous than the most sanguine had anticipated. The wea'her was delightfully tine, and the arrangements made for the comfort and convenience of visitors were all that could he reasonably expected. We are indebted to our Crorawoll Contemporary for the results of the first days racing. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29.

MAIDEN PLATE of 30 soveregns, for a’l 1 horses that have never won an advertised prize of over 25 sovs. Weight forage. Distance, a mile and a half. Mr. Pritchard’s b.g. Patch, 4yrs., 9st. 11 lb. (Goodman) ... ... ] Hazlett’s h.g. Maniototo, Syrs., 7st. 111b. (Holt) ... ... ... 2 • Smitham s’hr. f. MissElswick, 3yrs., 7st. lllh. (Swan) .. ... 3 O’Brien’s c.g. Kildare, Gyrs., 10st. lllh. (Owner) ... ... 0 Douglas’s b.f. Posina, 3yrs , 7st. lllh. (Storey)... ... ... 0 Grant’sbr.g. Morven,syrs., 9st. 91b. (Gray) ... o HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of eigns, Distance, two miles and a half over eight flights or hurdles. Grant’s c.g Pretender, Gyrs., Bst. 81b (<-ray) ... ... ... 1 Patt-rson’s b.m. Mai l o'the Mill, Gyrs., Bst. 21b. (Williams) ... 2 TOWN PLATE 0f59/. Weight for age. Dis-

taace, two miles and a half. Studholme's c hj. Knottinglcy, aged. Hist. 411.. (R-av) . . ... 1 Studholme’s c f. Flying Fish, 3yrs., 9st. 71b. (Hughes) ... o GRANDSTAND HANDICAP of 60.'. Distance, a mile and a half. Ryan’s b.m. Brunette, syrs., Cat., 121b. (Hob)... 1 Patterson’s br.g. Burgundy aged, Sst, 51b. (Williams) ... ... 2 Walters’ b.m Slander, aged, 9st. 121b. (French) ... ... 3 Logan’s b.g. Reefer, aged, 7st. (Swan) ... ... ... 0 Colclough’s b.g. Fenian, aged, Gst. 121b. (Moore) ... ... 0 HACK SELLING It ACE of 15 sovs. Winner to be sold for 15'; to go to the ILr*' Fund. Distance, of a mile weight Ic-s than lOst. j M‘S. dvin’s g.jf Tommy (O’Brien) 10 1 Kerr’s a; g. Charlie (Gray) ... 0 12' A’Moran’s Wild Rose (Britton 0 0 0 Griffith’s Bonny Burns (Partiidge) 0 0 0 SECOND DAY.

The attendance of holiday maker* and noble sportsmen was nearly equal to that on Fi iJay. and included a numerous sprinkling of ladies, many of whom, braving the di-comfort of traveTingon the dusty roads; had come considerable distance*. The Judge’s box was worthily occupied by Air. Kidd,vice Air, Harding, who was unable through temporary indisposition to put in an ap earancc. The first event pulled off was the race for the MINERS’ PURSE of ten sovs. Threequarters of a mile heat*. No weight less than 10st. Mr. O’Briens’ c.g. Kildare, (Owner) 1 1 ADAlorron’s b.g. Brien C’l.ynn (Gray) 2 0, Werner’s b. g. Sly, (Partridge) 0 2 For this race thire were eight en‘rtes ; including, besides the above mentioned; H itspur, Wanderer, Venus, Ka f e, and Star of the North. Kildare won both beats chicly pren-i 1 in the first by Brien O’Lynn; but polishing off the second heat in an easy canter. JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP of SO sovs, with a sweepstake of 3/. 3s. added. Distance, two miles and and a half. Mr. Pritchard’s Foretop, Gyrs, Gst, Sib. (R. Moore) ] Mr. Pritchard’s b. g. Patch, 4yrs 7st. (Pearson) .. o Mr Logm’* c.g. Excelsior, aged, Gst. 121b (J. Swan) 3 A gallant field of noble steeds entered for this congest; including, besides the 'hree here placed, Yatfcarina, Knotthgly, Exile. Burgundy, and Brunette, and the race thronghnntwas well contcste 1, Foretop a vl Yattarnarunningneary neck and nek together in the first mile, cl os 4 v at’ended by Patch, Foretop pra lua’ly but surely attainingthe lead until at the winning post be had gained forty yards upon Patch. Ixcelsior strove well and gamely for the second place. Brunette, whose exertions during the week has told somewhat on her going powers ; contenting herself for the nonce, with the positb n of whipper in. HANDIDAP HURDLE RACE of SOsovs. Di.-tance, a mile and a half; live flights of hurdles. Mr. Patterson’s b in. Maid of the Mill, aged, (Willians) ... .. 1 Air. O’Brien’s c g Sir T.itton, aged, 10«t- (Owner) ... 2 Grant’s c.g. Pretender, Gyrs, 9at. 121b (Swan) 3

A capital lead was ma le by Sir Tatt-n, Pretender, anil the Maid of ihe Mill fol--1 -wing in close order, and clearing the first three fences without a check. A t the fourth the bay mare gained an advantage, the baronet and Pretender making a decide 1 baulk. At the fifth jumn (lie Maid shewed symptoms of a dislike for more sa’tat ry exercise Meanwhile her two opponents having cleared the timbers, came up at grand raring strile ft the fin a' e-say. Swan first over, was umea f e 1, owing to a mischance with his stinuo !e >thcrs, and for a time the race was Sir Ta l tons o > n. hut the Maid, pat, toiler m.tt'c, had cleared the leaps and coming up at her best pace

beat the old veteran by half a dozen lengths. FREE HANDICAP of 30 sovs. Dia ancs one mile Mr. Studholme’s c.f. Flying Fish, Syra 7st. (Hughes) 1 Walters’ h.ra. Slant.sr, aged, 9a. 91b. (French) ..." 2 Malabar, Fenian, and Mas er King were entered for thisKfvent; Excelsior, Brunette, and Burgundy being scratched.

CONSOLATION HANDICAP RACE of 30 sovs. Distance, one mile. Mr. Walters’ b.m. Slander, Bst. 101b. 1 Patterso i’s b g. Bn-gundy, Bst. 2 Douglas’s c.g. Malabar, list. 71b. 3