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Evening Star, Issue 3033, 8 November 1872, Page 2

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

[From the Ktw Zealand Press Association.)

Auckland, November 8. The Nebraska has just been signalled (12.15 pm.) [Though five hours have elapsed since the mail was telegraphed, we arc without our telegrams. The fault, as we are inclined to think, is with the Telegraph department, which is unable to sustain a pressure of work with suitable despatch. Unless the telegrams contain important news (which we do not think they can) we shall pot issue any extra.— Up.

Christchurch, November 7. At a special meeting last night, the C. J.C. passed a resolution disqualifying Peeress from ever running on any course ■where the C. J.C.’s rules are in force. The ooening of the races to-day was attended by nearly 3000 persons, the we it her being fine. The following were the results Maidbv Plate, 100 sovs, miles. Mr Redwood’s Malvina, 3 yrs, 7st ... 1 Mr Nosworthy’s Malice, 5 yrs, 9st 51b ... 2 Won easily. Time--2 min, 50 sics. Railway Plate, 50 sovs., k mile. Mr Griffiths’ Defamation, 4 yrs, Sst I libs 1 Mr Walters’Slander, aged, Sst lll'os ... 2 Mr Noawortby’a Hatred, 5 yrs, Sst 11 lbs 3 Defamation led from the first, and won by three lengths. Canterbury Cur, 230 sovs, 2 j miles. Mr Nosworthy’s Lurline, 3yrs, 7st olbs 1 Mr Campbell's Tambourine, 4 yrs, Sst lllbs 2 Mr Rrahazon’s Detractor, 4 yrs, 9st 3lbs 3 Mr Walters’ "Yatteriua, aged, Ost Slbs ... 4 Retting :—3 to 2 against Detractor, 2to 1 against Yatteriua, 4 and 5 to 1 each against Lurline and Tambourine. After the preliminary canter, Lurline bolted down the eomvc, her jockey being unable to hold her. Ultimately she was got back and up to the post. After a little delay, caused by the fractiousneas of the horses, they got away to a good start. Tambourine cut out the running at a hot pace, and was closely followed by Detractor and Lurline, Yatteriua being in the rear. In this order they passed the Grand Stand the first time, Lurline pulling hard. Half-way round the first time Lurline began to force the running, Detractor and Tambourine running stride and stride. At the top turn from home, Lurline was let out and took second place, Tambourine still holding the lead, Detractor being second, and Yatteriua out of the race. In this order they came down the straight, when Lurline come away and won easily, in almost a canter, hard held. Groat cheering was given for the Canterbury horse. The time was 4min. LSsec , being one second slower than last year. The winner carried 41bs. over-weight. Yatteriua pulled up after doing a mile and a half of the distance. Free Handicap, 50 Sovs., 1 mile. Mr Griffiths’ Defamation, 4 yra, Sst 211)3 1 Mr Nosworthy’s No Name, 7«t 41bs ... 2 Mr Campbell’s Harlequin, Mr Lomas’ Shadow, and Mr Redwood’s Malvina, also ran. This was a good race. Defamation came away shortly after the start, and won easily, No Name being a good seboud. Time, Imin, 45sec. Mr Griffiths was loudly cheered on scoring this second victory. Wellington, November 8. The Kai Iwi and Ukebu bridges, built by the General Government at a cost of L6OO, have been burnt down by the Wanganui Natives. No cause is assigned. An inquiry is to be held. Hokitika, Novembers. The markets arc stationary for all quotations except Adelaide flour, which is L2 to L 3 advance. Oats, 2s 3d ; bran lower, Is 3d ; kerosene firmer ; butter and cheese lower. Oamaru, November 8, The Agricultural Show to-day was an unprecedented success. The weather was fine, and upwards of 1500 people were on the grnumls. The show of horses was magnificent ; of Shorthorn cattle very line, but few in number; of Aymhires very numerous, and of splendid quality ; of long-wooled sheep a large number, and fine of Merinos, small number of entries, but of superior quality. The total number of entries was 300. Horses—lst prize, Hon. M. Holmes’s “ Duke of Buccleuch ; ” 2nd prize, Mr D. M‘Gregor’s “ Young Hero.” .Shorthorn Cattle—lst pri~e and pUp, Hon. M. HqlmesC Ayaliires— Ist prise and oup, JVJessrsi Fleming and Hedley. Merinos—(Cup), Messrs Horton and M‘Master ; prize for best ram and ewe, Mr .3. M‘Lean ; Long-wool Cup, N.Z. and A. Laud Co. ; Lincoln ram, Ist, I’on. M. Holmes; Romney Marshes, Dr Webster ; best long-woolled ram in yard, Hon. M. Holmes ; ewe, N.Z. and A. Laud Co., Ardgowau. For reaping machine there were three entries, and Mr J. Ogilvic took the prize.