LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 973, 12 November 1879, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

[~NEW ZEALAND PRESS ASSOCIATION'.] New Plymouth, November 10. £v pa rule, inquests were held to-dav on the liodiHrt of the. men drowned in \\ w late boat accident. Evidence was given that the boat was unfit for a surf boat, and that owing to the weight of her gear on board, she immediately filled and sank. The unfortunate men drowned were seen floating on the oars after the boat sank, but getting ex-

hausted, sink. The jury returned a verdict of accidental drowning bv the swamping of the boat, and added a . rider tlvH in their opinion the unfit to proceed to Mohan. "Wf.s'lwkt, November llr The body of the lad missin" since Thursday week, was found on the beach on Monday morning. At the inquest to-day, the evidence of the hoys were verv contradictory. It was adjourned until the 24th for the evidence of the boy Carpenter, now in Wellington, who was last seen with deceased. Ciiristchurch November 10. His Excellency Sir Hercules Robinson arrived to-day, by special train from the Port at noon. He was re* ceived.at by the Mayor: On the arrival of the special "train at Ciiristchurch his Excellency and party were received by the Hon, W. Robinson, Mr H. P. Lance, and a few friends, who accompanied him to Coker's Hotel, where the Governor will remain dtirin<» his residence in the city. The Mayor of Ciiristchurch did not receive "his Excellency as he hud previously leirned by telegran from Wellington, thai Che Governor's visit was entirely of a private nature. CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB SPRING MEETING. Christchurch, November 10. The races, to day, were, attended by crowds, though a few skowers fell in the morning. As soon as the meeting was over it began to rain gently again and providing it does not continue too long, the dust will be nicely laid for the show to-morrow. The arrangements were very good. His Excellency attended, and the racing was good, though the fields were small. The first event was— The Fkee Handicap—A. sweepstake of 5 sovs. each, with 100 sovs. added; 1 mile. Mr J. W. Mallock'a br h Foul Play, 5yr3., 9st. (Derritt) 1 Messrs Mason aud Vallande's ch g Sinking Fund, aged, Bsfc. 61bs. (Harris) 2 Mr H, Goodman's ch c York, 4yrs., 3st. lib (Ruddings) ~, ... 3 Betting 5 to 4 against Foul Play 3 to 1 against Sinking Fund und York. The whole of the half dozen faced the starter. Time, 1 min. 45 sees. Derby Stakes—Sweepstake of 20 sovs. eaoh, with 250 sovs. added ; for three-year-old colts, Bst. 101b3. ; fillies and geldings, Bst. 51bs. ; second horse to save liis stake : 1 mile and a-half. Mr R. Ray's b c Hornby, Sat. lOibs. (Watts) 1 Mr. H Redwood's b c Grip Bst. lOlbs. (Nolan) 2 Mr W. Walter's b c Billingsgate, Bst. lOlbs. (French) 3 Of the eight entries Grand Duchess did not put in an appearance. Hornby won by a length and a half. Time 2 mins. 45 sees. Canterbury Jockey Club' Handicap, of 500 sovs., added to a sweepstake of 20 sovs. ; second horse to receive 50 sovs. from the stakes, third horse to save his stake ; 2 miles. Mr H. Goodmnn's br h Chancellor, syrs., 7st. 81bs. it 1 Mr R. Ray's b m Maritaiia, aged, Bst. Vlbs ... °. ... 2 Messrs Mason and Vallance's eh g Pinfire, syrs, Bsfc. 51bs 3 Betting-—3 to 1 against Templeton, Longlands, and Pinfire ; 5 to 1 against Maritana ; 10 to 1 against the rest. K=iy declared to win with Templeton. Time 3 mins 39 sees. Welcome Stakes—Sweepstake of 15 sovs. each, with 200 sovs. added ; for two-year-olds ; colts and geldings Bst. 51bs, fillies Bst ; second horse to save his stake. Mr H. Prince's br c Hilarious, by Goldsborough—Maritana, Bst. 51bs. (Harris) \ Mr C. H. Owen's ch c Sir George, Bst.' 51bs. (Derritt) ... 2 Mr J. Smith's b c Tim Whifiler, Bst! 51bs. (Hodson) 3 The following also started:—Sir Modred, Romeo Sir Garnet, Waimea Colt, Lady Florence Colt, Lure, and Miss Flat Filly. Betting—3 to 1 against Sir Modred and Sir Garnet, 4 to 1 against Tim, • Whiffler, 5 to 1 against Hilarious, Sir George, and the Miss Flat Filly; 7 aud 8 to 1 against any other. Time, 52| sees.