FLESH AND FAT PRODUCERS.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2468, 4 March 1882, Page 3

FLESH AND FAT PRODUCERS.

The u American Agriculturist ” makes np from the published analyses of the most eminent agricultural chemists the following table exhibiting the relative nutritive value of different foods: —

SPORTING NOTES,

[From the “ Weekly Press.”] The Otago Jockey Club was very fortunate in having pleasant weather for thoir autumn meeting, this more particularly considering that for some weeks previous the weather had been much broken, and up to the eve of the meeting it looked anything but propitious, and gloomy forebodings were entertained as to the chance of its continuing fine. The revenue derived from the totalisator* (the club’s own property) must be considered highly satisfactory, £IBOO profit, or nearly so, derived from this source alone will go a long way towards payment of interest of the heavy capital invested on the course at Forbury, with every chance in succeeding years of still increasing in amount. The finishes in nearly every event of the meeting were very close, sued as a rule exceptionally good fields contested. Sport commenced with the Handicap Hurdle Race, in which event seven saddled up. Owing to Agent’s recent defeats at Wellington on more favorable terms, the ■on of Oliver Cromwell was presumed would be here unable to concede wi'h any show of success 2lb to his recent victor, Clarence. The latter, therefore, became a hot favorite at 6to 4. The result, however, conclusively proved that the old horse must have been a bit off at the Empire City, for here he fairly romped home, Trovatore beating Clarence for places. The victory of the son of Oliver Cromwell, though not the best thing possible for the ring, pleased many. The Champagne produced the creditable field of nine youngsters. Siesta, the 0.J.0. Welcome winner, owing to that performance, had been a strong favorite for this nice Dunedin two-year-old event, but owing to a slight accident received the day previous when in her box, and her owner knowing what a good animal ho had in Konaecte, ran the pen through the name of the daughter of Traduoer and Hammock. Vanguard, a son of Traduoer, from En Avant, had the call in the betting, owing to him being freely booked at the last moment for the stable. The daughter of Albany, however, was well supported, and justified her backers by jumping off with the lead from atort, and maintaining it to finish, winning hands down a length from Mr Robinson s oolt, Turquoise third. The time taken from the fall of the flag was Imin. 15iseo., but this was late in falling, and Imin. 18seo. is given as the correct time. This latter, even 5 true, is exceptionally good, and if we are not mistaken, has never been beaten by any Champagne performer in the colony, and but once equalled by Nutator, in the 0.J.0. two-year-old event. The following are the winners of— THE CHAMPAGNE STAKES.

The Cup, that has been talked ot and ■peculated on for many months past, oame next on the board. For this event Dauphin, Mataku, Libeller, and, by some, Chancellor, bad long' been favorites. Dauphin particularly, since his 0.J.0. Derby performance, bad on the whole the most followers, and up to a few days of the meeting was quoted at the short price of 4to 1. He, however, did not shape as he should, and receded in the betting, Mataku and Libeller coming to the fore. Both the latter started equal favorites at 2 to 1, Chancellor 6 to 1, the remainder 7 to Bto 1. There is no occasion to give here an account of the race, as a fair description may be seen further on. Suffice it to say, that eleven sported silk, and at the finish Sir Hercules Bobineon and the Hon. Mr MoLean’a game little daughter of Yattendon oame with a great rush, and in the fastest recorded time for the Dunedin Cup placed this valuable long distance race to the credit of her owners, with Libeller second, and Chancellor third. The following are the winners of— THE DUNEDIN CUP.

After the Selling Plate won by old .Laertes, the Publicans’ Handicap came on for decision. For this event only three showed up at the starting post, and resulted in a win for Nautilus, beating Luna by five lengths. The Maiden Plate brought out a field of eight desirous of changing their appellation, and resulted in a most exciting finish between Mr Lee’s promising three-year-old Australian hred colt, by Tubal Cain out of Aoe of Hearts, and Holderness, the former being awarded anoso verdict. On the second day the two most interesting events, the City Stakes and Dunedin Jockey Olub Handicap, resulted in double event wins for the two principal victors of the previous day. Nonsense, carrying Bst 121bs, gave another instance of her quality by placing, in a fast run race, the City Stakes to the credit of her popular owner ; Turquoise obtaining second place, Mr Dodson’s Envy filly third. This very brilliant filly of Mr Horsfall's, was bred by Mr Nosworthy, and was, if we remember right, almost given away when a yearling to her present owner—6o sova, we think, was the price. She is an own sister to Nemo, and half-sister to Nonpareil, got by the muchneglected imported Thormanby horse Albany, from No Name, by Traduoer out of Emma, by Oil Bias—Emily, by Operator—Flora Molvor, by Emigrant, out of imported Cornelia. Thus it will be seen she comes from one of the best running families, and, bar accidents, should, from the form already shown as a two-year-old, have a brilliant turf career in store. The other double event above referred to was Lady Emma’s surprising success iu the Dunedin Jockey Club Handicap, wherein, carrying Bst 41b, she beat Tasman (7st) and Libeller (Bst 31b), besides some others of her Cup opponents. Tho weight the little mare had to carry was looked upon as a sufficient steadier to allow of almost the certain success of Libeller, who was here meeting her (irrespective of tho difference in age) with 11b in his favor. Notwithstanding this, however, ■he easily enough disposed of this oppo; ont, who had to be content with third place, Tasman finishing a length behind the mare. The Tramway Plate again for the third time saw the colors of Mr Horsford to the fore. Siesta, who was scratched in the Champagne,was here Unrepresentative of the stable, and gained a half-length verdict over Billingsgate. The time, Imin ISiseo, though excellent, is, considering the weight, not to be compared with that of her stable companion’s performance in the Champagne. We congratulate Mr Horsford on fa's success, and on possessing two of the best animals of their year. The 0. J.O. Champagne should be at his mercy with two such animals iu his stable. The Tally-ho Stakes, won by Socket, and the Novel Handicap by Goal, were the remaining events competed for on the second day. The last day’s programme opened with the Handicap Steeplechase. Of the half dozen accepting, 8a : lor Boy went to the post a firm favourite at 5 to 4, and in spite of his heavy weight won wifh comparative ease by a length and a half from Carrigeon, Quamby third. The Yaldhurst confederacy,[notwithstanding their ill-luck of running second and third to Lady Emma in the two principal handicaps, again made their horse a strong favourite at about even money for the Forbury, whilst Lady Emma had Bonus enthusiastic followers at 6 to 4 ; the Poet at 3 to 1 being the only other starter. Tho little daughter of Yattendon in this event surpassed her two previous victories, brilliant though they were, by carrying the heavy impost of 6st I2lbs (91bs more than Libeller, irrespective of age) to the fore, covering the mile-end-a-half in 2.44! The unfortunate Libeller again having to be content with second place, Poet a bad third. This magnificent treble event performance of Lady Emma’s stamps her as being a mare of exceptional racing powers, of rare metal and of wonderful ■tamiua. It is a performance that certainly has never been equalled in Dunedin, and we think in tho colony. Fishhook in 1877 placed tho two first races and the Fljing to the credit of bis stable, but the throe principal handicaps were never before taken by tho same horse in one meeting. The Hon. McLean and Sir H. Robinson are to bo congratulated on owning such a rare bit of horse flesh. That she was a rare good bit of stuff was conclusively proved at the last J.O. Autumn Meeting, when she romped home in the Great Autumn Handicap in front of Sir Modred, The Governor, Natator and Bandwiok, and next day captured the Easter from

all the above company (barring Sir Modwl). together with Hilda and one or two others The general opinion then, however, was that she was a trifle too much on the small side to ever become a weight-carrier—an erroneous idea, as has been conclusively proved last week. Her time in all three events proves her wonfast. The Oup and J.O. Handicap time has never been equalled at Forbury, that of the Forbury Handicap only once by -b oul Plav. with 11b less on his back, and a y« ar . m his favor. It will be seen by the following pedigree of the mare that she is bred the right way both for speed and stamina. Lady Emma was bred by Mr Want, of New South Wales, got by Sir Hercules’ great son Yattendon) both sire and son undoubtedly the two most successful colonial bred sires the Australian co onies have yet seen), her damMy Fancy (imp. by Blair Athol, out of Miss Merryweather. by Weatherbit— Morrywicg by Birdcatober—Sweetheart by the Doctor Sunbeam, &3. , c We should like to see a few more of these Yattendon mares from fashionably bred dame such as the above introduced into this colony In a few years they will bo difficult to be had at any price, as they are sure to become successful stud matrons. To return to the racing. For the Mandevillo Plata five followed the starter to the post. Tasman was the favorite at even money, Mataku coming next at 3 to 1. The latter has run a dis appointing horse throughout the meeting, and again failed to get a prominent place. Tasman justified his backers by winning with considerable ease. Legerdemain second, and Ine Poet third. The FJying Stakes, won by Chancellor, and the Consolation by B-ing Quail finished up one of the most—if not tne most—successful and interesting meetings over held under the auspices of the Dunedin Jockey Club. _ , , Mr Walters’ horse Grand Duchess and Hippo—Slander filly have arrived safely at Napier, in charge of French. The prodigious sum of £18,245, according to one, and £19,250 according to another account, wae passed through the totahsators at Dunedin during the late meeting. This enormous sum, it would appear, would have oven still been greater had there been more instruments on the ground. Owing to the crush many people oonld not get near those worked to put their money on. “ Spectator ” says that the trotting mare Gipsy has been sent away, to Canterbury, and the well-known auctioneer, Mr Matson, of Christchurch, is the purchaser. Her late owner was annoyed at the decision of the Trotting Club in disqualifying the mare, other wise he would have kept her in the district. Mr J. E. Stout, of Wanganui, announces his intention of selling all his horses. Two yearling colts bred by Mr H. Redwood, Spring Creek, Marlborough, arrived here last Saturday. Both youngsters are by Mr Dodson’s imported English-bred horse Oassivelaunus,claiming dame in old Waimea’s daughter Wainui; and Eair Agnes, dam of Maroro. Theae youngsters were lately purchased privately by Messrs Robinson and Lance. By her victories at Dunedin Lady Emma has incurred a penalty of 101 b for the Napier Handicap. This, together with the raising of weight 21b all round, will bring Mr Molean’s mare’s impost up to Sat 31b. She thus will meet Libeller in the Napier Handicap on exactly the same terms as she did in the Dunedin Jockey Club Handicap of the same distance, excepting they there had both 11b more on their backs. From Dunedin experience it would appear, that if the mare is brought out at Napier in anything approaching the form shown South, the two principal handicaps of the Napier J.O. meeting must be at her mercy. Our o«maru friends have received a very fair show of entries for the principal events of their autumn meeting, to take place on March 17th and 18th. There are ten in the Oamaru Handioip, eleven in the Laudon, a dozen in the Trot, one more in the St. Patrick’s Handicap, eleven in the Hurdles, and fourteen in the Flying. Tai Tapu handicaps were declared on Tuesday evening. In the Cup Farewell heads the list at lOst 71b, and the weight* run down to Bst. The only fault we see in the handicap is that Mr Dundas has commenced at too high a standard.

AUCKLAND STUD COMPANY’S NEW ESTABLISHMENT.

[“NZ. Herald.”!

The Auckland Stud Company have recently purohaoed the fine estate of Sylvia Park, as their new station for carrying on the operations of the company in stock breeding. It is situated on the Great South road, about eight miles from Auckland, and stretches back to the Tamaki river, containing 620 acres of the most fertile land in the province, dry and volcanic, ana laid down in grass. It has an easterly aspect, and is well watered. Messrs Keala and Sons, architects, are at present engaged in preparing plana of the new stables, manager’s residence, &0., which will be erected at Sylvia Park preparatory to the transfer of the stock and staff from the present station of Glen Orchard. The old stables, &0., at Glen Orchard will then, be removed to the new station, Sylvia Park.’ The new buildings are designed to harmonise with the old premises as muoh as possible. According to the plans, the new stables will have a frontage of 130 feet, with a depth of 72 feet, forming a quadrangle, and divided into a series of loose boxes to suit the different classes of stock. Some of the boxes will be 20 x 12, but most of them 14 x 12, and numbering fourteen in alh At the rear of the extreme wings are the fodder rooms, which are easily accessible, and in case of fire readily shut off. In the centre of the quad* rangle is a large harness-room. Behind the boxes is an interior covered passage, 6 feet in width, in order to give ready access to, and easy supervision of the stock. There is a quadrongle in front surrounded by a verandah 9 feet wide, so as to enable visitors to inspect the stock without going into the boxes. The doors of these boxes slide on wheeled gear, and are thus easily opened and shut. On the opposite side, facing the quadrangle, are also doors, so as to give extra means of exit for the stock in case of fire. Water is to be laid on throughout the building, and hose laid down at intervals, ready for instant use. The water is supplied from an independent tank, containing 20,000 gallons. Off the passage to the harness-room are stairs leading to the sitting and sleeping rooms of the groom in charge. From his apartments there is a staircase to the roof, which leads to the "lookout” station constructed there, and which is a feature in the architectural appearance of the buildings, and will be useful also as enabling those in charge to get a bird’s eye view when necessary of the whole station. The foundations of the building will be of brick, and both storeys have studs fourteen feet in height. Great regard has been paid to the matter of ventilation, in promoting which all the usual modern appliances have been called into use. The question of drainage has been carefully considered, and provision made for centring it to one point, and thence conveying it into a liquid manure tank. The buildings are to be outside of rusticated boarding and the roofing of oorrngated iron. In connection with the above a handsome residence, in the Gothic style, containing nine rooms, with every convenience, wili be erected for the manager, Major Waltnsley. A feature of this dwelling is the Major’s stud library and visitors’ room. When the above buildings are erected the stock will be removed from Qleu Orchard to Sylvia Park, and the buildings at the former place will also be removed in due course.

AUSTRALIAN. In proportion to the population of these colonies (says the “ Australasian ”), there are without question more race meetings held in them than in any other part of the world We are a long way ahead of France and Germany. We have long ago distanced the United States as to the number of meetings held, though we have not yet produced a colonial Foxhall. Indeed, Australia comes next to the old country, as regards the number of meetings held during the year, the number of horses running, and the value of stakes to be competed for. There are more than 3000 horses of all ages racing in Australia, and the majority of these are thoroughbreds. Motea, own brother to Darebin, has joined Mr DaMeetre’s string at Williamstown. One thousand pounds is to be added to the Adelaide Cup this year. Tho secretary of the South Australian Jockey Club has signified the willingness of his club to assist at a conference for tho purpose of assimilating tho weights with those of the A.E.O.

A couple of American trotting stallions arrived in Sydney on the 11th inst., in charge of O. Hall, by tho s.». City of Sydney, from California. Those horses are the property of Mr J. Roberts, of Brighton. One of them is said to have a record of 2min, 26ae08.

Turnips Flesh. 1 Fat 5 Eutabsgas 1 7 Carrots 1 7 Mangels and kohl rabi 2 8 Straw 3 16 Potatoes 2 17 Browers’ grains ... Si 18 Wheat and barley... ... 13 67 Dried brewers’ grains 16 70 Earth nut cake ... ... 20 40 Beans (English field) 22 46 Linseed 23 92 Eieo meal 6> 77 Locust beans 7 72 Blay (early cut) ... 8 50 Millet (seed) 8 76 Buckwheat 9 60 Malt 9 76 Bye... 11 72 Oats 12 83 Corn 12 68 Palm nut meal ... 16 98 Tares (seed) 27i 57 Linseed cake 28 56 Bran and coarse mill stuff 31 54 Eape cake 31 63 Decorticated earth cake nut 39 45 Decorticated oct.onseed cake 41 77

Year. I Owner, Winner. Kider, | Starters. Time. 1878 J.F. Kitching Atlantic Wattle 3 l 2H Slander Colt French 5 i 2 "i 1830 B. Campbell Sir Modred Clifford 5 1 21* 1881 R. Campbell Somnas Hiokton 1 21 1882 H. Horaford Nonsense Hiokton 9

1 4* Owner. Winner bO | Weight, | Starters. | j Time. 1871 Mr Eedwood Lnrlme 1 9 9 7 4 3 1875 Mr Delamain Templeton 4'8 12 8 4 10} 187K Mr Delamain Pnnfrawerewere 3lG 13 15 4 7} 1877 Mr O’Brien Fishhook 47 12 1* 4 5 1878 Mr Ray Templeton a 9 3 9 3 59 1878 Mr Fraser Mata* 417 8 13 3 57 1880 Mr Cutts Mata 58 9 10 3 6G1 1881 Mr Campbell Sir Modred 3J710 7 4 2 1883 Eobinaon’s Lady Emma 4 7 6 1 3 55} * After a dead heat with Sinking Fund (6st Tib).