INTERPROVINCIAL.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XII, Issue 36, 10 February 1877, Page 2

INTERPROVINCIAL.

WELLINGTON RACES. . .... Wellington, Friday. Flying Stakes Handicap, of 50 sovs. Threequarters of a mile. It was a capital race, the three first horse came in almost together, there not being a half ,a length between them—Fallacy, I; Glengary, 2; Guy Fawkes, 3. There were six entries, Lady of the Lake, Morning Star, and Songstress nowhere. Very showery the last hour. Derby bf 100 sovs. One mile and a-half This was a very hollow affair. Only two came to the post. Fallacy and Danebury both dWned by Mr Ray. They merely cantered over, Fallacy taking first place, as it was understood that was the arrangement. No iriterest waa taking in the race and very little betting, the result being verv generally anticipated. ' Provincial Plate of 125 sovs. One mile and a-half. Five entries. Eclat took the lead and kept it, winning easily, Flora M'Donald, 2;,Tambourini, 3; Treason, 4. It was generally believed that Treason would win • a rather fast race. Hdtt Race-CodrSe, Saturday. Handicap Hurdle Race of 100 sovs; two and a quarter miles. - This was an exciting race. There were several spills, and a very hot trial of speed took place between St. Albans and Whetumarama, but the Maori had most go in him and won hands down, Sfc Albans being fairly pumped. Victor, who who was riding the third horse, had a narrow escape of being crushed after being thrown at the first hurdle. He was thrown again at the last hurdle, although quite out of the race. The jumping was very good. Tommy Dodd disappointed people by being early out of the race, haying refused a jump. Hutt Cup Race, of 300 sovs. Two miles. Guy Fawkes, Tarobourini, Templeton, Morning Star, Glenary, Treason, and Princess Mary started. The lead was taken by Princess Mary, but Glenary soon challenged her then Guy came to the front. An accident

happened to' Princess , Mary's rider, who carried away his stirrup iron, but notwithstanding this mishap tbe boy rode well, and made it very hot for Guy and Templeton. Then ensued a fine trial of speed betwean the three leading horses, the result being that Guy Fawkes won by three-quarters of a length, Tambourini second, Treason third, the rest being close up. Time, 3mins 52secs. Hutt Park Stakes, 50 sovs. One mile. Only two entered, Fallacy and Songster. The following were scratched:— Lady of the Lake, Stirabout, Danebury, Morning Star, and Guy Fawkes. It was not much of a race. Fallacy went off with a lead and won easily, being hard held, by a dozen lengths. Bookmakers were offering two to one on Fallacy against the field. The Governor was present all the afternoon.

Hokitika, Saturday. Several cases of scarlet fever have occurred during the last two or three days. Two cases have proved fatal. Wellington, Friday. A Gazette notifies that Westland and Nelson districts are assigned to the Chief Justice and Judge Richmond, and the Wellington district to Judge Richmond. The value of imports for 1876 are £8,029,172; exports, £5,828,627. Auckland, Friday. Mr Binney reports:— Adelaide flour, £17; maize, ss; oats, 2s 9d to 3s: wheat, 6s 6d; sharps, 2s lOd; bran, £6; bacon and hams, 9d to lOd; jams, pound tins, 8s per dozen; jars, per pound, 7d. , The two seamen of the Thurland Castle were sentenced to six months imprisonment for broaching cargo. The inquiry re the grounding of the Glenlora waa commenced to-day. Dunedin, Friday. Messrs M'Lean Brothers report:— Business has been quite at a stand still during the week; owing to the floods, which have done an incalculable amount of damage all over the province. In the absence of of transactions we cannot give quotations, but we have no doubt that the best samples of the new crops will command higher rates than could have been looked for prior to the disastrous floods. The Btock market remains unaltered. Napier, Friday. The Hawke's Bay County Council, at a special meeting to-day, adjourned from yesterday in consequence of the nomination for the House of Representatives, resolved to rescind the resolutions previouslyfpassed for taking only the restricted powers under the Counties Act, and to take the full powers. Colonel Whitmore, who, in fact, induced the other members to vote for the restricted powers waa not present. One argument raised for rescinding thejfirst resolution was that in the case of heavy floods there would be no one to care for the bridges, some of which would almost assuredly be carried away. It has been raining incessantly since yesterday morning. The rain came down in torrents about two o'clock this morning, with thunder and lightning. The railway is all right, but the country is much flooded about Taradale. The Waipawa County Council resolved yesterday to take the full powers granted by the Counties Act. It has resumed raining heavily, and has every appearance of a continuance. Oamaru, Friday. The large dam outside the municipal boundary threatens the destruction of a large portion of the town property and railway embankment, and serious loss of life through its probable bursting. A considerable amount of anxiety is felt by the residents. The Municipality have no power to act, nor the County Council apparently. Mr Campbell, Chairman of the Council is in communication with the Minister of Public Works on the matter. Another flood may carry the dam away. The Municipal engineer states that the dam contains 100,000 tons of water. It appears that the Attorney-General is the proper authority to proceed by indictment against the owner of the dam. Christchurch, Friday. The weather is fine, and . presents every appearance of clearing up. The damage to crops is extensive. It is expected that the bulk of the wheat crop will come to market in sprouted condition, in which case a low price will rule for flour. Havesting operations are necessarily suspended till the land dries sufficiently to enable the farmers to resume work. Transactions in grain duringthe have been but small. Prime hard samples for mixing purposes are being inquired, for at 4s to 4s 4d; chick, inferior samples will range from 2s 6d upwards. The barley and oat crops are moreorlesa discoloured, but little damaged otherwise. Old flour, £14 to £15; bran, £5; oats, 2s 6d; butter, 9d; cheese, 6d. Great opposition is shown to Mr Carruther's drainage scheme by ratepayers. Public meetings are to be called in several parts of the district to protest against it. Saturday. The Waimate County Council have decided to adopt the whole of the Counties.Act, and has declared the Waimate Road Board dissolved. The All England cricket match is to be played here on Feb. 26th, 27th, and 28th. The weather is now fine. Blenheim, Friday. Hart and Searell's Company gave a benefit to the Fire Brigade yesterday. There was nearly a £30 house. They are the greatest success of any Company that has ever visited here. Sixth performance to-night.