COURSING.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1973, 21 June 1880, Page 3

COURSING.

NEW ZEALAND WATERLOO MEETING-. Tho above mooting was concluded on Saturday last about two o’clock, the scene of the day’s sport being changed to the vicinity of Mr Minchin’s homestead. Queen of the Seas and Fly wore slipped for the last of the second ties for the Purse, which was well won by the former slut. The third ties were commenced by Benoonsfiold and Young Ridley trying conclusions, resulting in tho former soaring, after which Queen of the Seas ran a bye. This over, she was matched with tho son of Azamat for the deciding course of the Purse, and a splendid trial of strength and endurance ensued, and in spite of the two courses previously run by the slut she proved no mean antagonist for Mr Cookaon’s dog. The course was a grand one from start to finish—point against point—till at last the red flag declared file victory to bo Beaconsfield’s, thus retaining tho Waterloo Purse in Canterbury. Next followed Petroa and Jeanette, slipped for the first of tho fourth ties for the Cup. It was warm work, nor was it any disgrace for tho latter to be beaten by Petrea. This was followed by Miranda running a bye, and then the interest was intensified, as the two hot favorites were matched for the big event. That it was well contested will be readily conceded by all who know tho dogs, and although Canterbury men would have preferred that tho big prizs had remained in the district, yet tho manner in which the Southerners bring their dogs to slip entitles them to every prize that falls to their lot. Appended are tho day’s results:— WATERLOO PURSE. Second Ties continued. Queen of tho Seas beat Fly Third Ties. Bcaconsfield beat Young Ridley Queen of the Seas ran a bye Deciding Course. Mr Cookson’s r d Bcaconsfield, by Azamat out of L ’Esprit, Azamat by Tullochgorum out of Cygnet, L ’Esprit by Pall Mall out of Scraps, beat Queen of tho Seas. WATERLOO CUP. Fourth Ties. Petrea beat Jeanette Miranda ran a bye Deciding Course. Mr MeAuley’s f b Miranda, by Totara out of Sunbeam, Totara by Master Birnie out of Fanny Warfield, Sunbeam by Clifford out of Pattie, b«at Petrea

Taken altogether the meeting was a great success. The attendance was at its best on the second and third days, at one time at least 120 equestrians were present, among whom were a fair sprinkling of ladies. There was a good concourse of footmen, and not a few vehicles belonging to settlers from a distance. The hares were remarkably strong, and, as a rule, caused long courses to be run, proving what was in the dogs. The weather from start to finish was splendid, and materially helped to the enjoyment of the meeting.