TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 4327, 1 February 1875, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

[Phess Telequaph Agency.] Auckland, Saturday. The Inverene, from London, has brought 208 passengers, all well. At the regatta yesterday, in the yacht race for yachts under nine tone, the Sabrina was leading when her gear carried away, and the Lizard went ahead, but in rounding Rangitoto buoy the last time the Lizard capsized and sank. All the crew were rescued by the Hit-or-Miss, which won the race. The Customs authorities have returned the schooner Dauntless (seized for smuggling) to her owner, fining him £IOO. Auckland beat Thames in tho Amateur Gigrace to-day. Alexandra, Sunday. The annual sports came off yesterday, under the patronage of Sir Donald McLean. A large number of Europeans and natives were present from the surrounding districts. Tho entries were numerous, and the prizes were well con : tested, the natives taking a good share. Sir Donald McLean is still here, and appears to have his hands full of business, judging from the number of his visitor's. Dunedin, Saturday. Tapanui Races.—Second day—Hurdle Race: Kildare, 1 ; Dido, 2. Jockey Club Handicap, of 100 sovs. : Flying Dutchman, 1 ; Right Bower, 2. Both cantered round, Dutchman coming in "first. Flying Handicap : Dutchman, 1 ; Envy, 2 ; Somrambula, 3. Won by two lengths.

Christchurch, Saturday. The hostilities between the City Council and cabmen have assumed an active phase. The Council, pursuant to a resolution passed at the last meeting, blocked up the cabstands early on Friday morning, and the police received orders not to allow cabs to stand about thoroughfares, but to keep them moving on. In the afternoon the cabmen consulted a legal adviser, and then proceeded to the cabstands in a body, and removed the obstructions. The Mayor gave one of the cabmen into custody. The case will probably be tried to-day. The cabmen occupied the stands for the rest of the day, but during last night the Corporation employes erected a strong post and chain fence, and dug a ditch round each cabstand. The cabmen have not attempted to interfere with this work yet, and not being permitted to stand anywhere, are now parading the streets in quest of 'fares. The testimonial to the Hon. C. 0. Bowen, late 11. M., will be presented on Monday. The Superintendent will preside. Wanganui, Saturday. It is now positively known that Mr. R. Pharazyn declines to stand for Rangitikei, should Mr. Fox resign. THE VOLUNTEER PRIZE FIRING AT THE THAMES. Gbahambtown, Saturday. The morning was very wet and windy. The firing at the 400 yards range, Seventh Match, only commenced after breakfast. Showers fell during shooting, and going to this range. The three hundred yards range of the Seventh Infantry Match was finished last night, having been delayed by rain, which fell at intervals during the afternoon rather heavily. The interest is intense, as this match decides the championship. Ohurton, of Wanganui, fired for the first time yesterday. Nelson (Thames) was absent. The following are the totals at the 300 yards range ;—Collar'd, 17 ; Richardson, 18 ; Clark, Thames, 16 : McKenzie, 20 ; Sykes, Thames, 16 ; Elder, 20; Brown, Thames, 16 ; Gascoigne, 18 ; Fenton, Thames, 17 ; Gallagher, 21 ; Skinner, Auckland, 21 ; Curtis, 19 ; Kingswell, 18 ; Martella, 7 ; Dundas, 21 : Sutton, 18 ; Gordon, Thames, 17 ; Armstrong, 17 ; Marshall, 14; McKee, 10 ; Blythe, 16 ; Partington, 19 ; Morris, 13 ; Bassett, 19 ; Hamlin, 20 ; Rountree, 14 ; Purnell, 18 ; Morley, 20 ; Wilson, 20 ; Ryan, 12 ; Campbell, Thames, 12 ; Christie, Otago, 19 ; Hoskins, Thames, 19 ; Dey, 16 ; Soper, 19 ; Hay, 19 ; Robinson, 17 ; Coleman, 16 ; Tomlinson, 15 ; Fairbrother, 12 ; Grant, Thames, 18; Chase, 12 ; McLean, 19 ; McLaren, 17 ; Churton, 15 ; Blatch, 17 ; Grundy, 15 ; Murray, A.C., 19 ; Munyard, 19 ; Reuouf, 16 ; Stonebridge, 14 ; Burns, 17 ; Mcllvride, 17 ; Campbell, 19 ; Gilbert, 20 ; Murray, Thames, 17 ; Chalklin, A. 0., 14 ; Nelson, Thames, absent ; Goldie, Otago, 19; Leigh, Auckland, 20 ; Heaphy, 14 ; Johnston, 15 ; Fox, 11 ; Greer, 16 ; Black, 15 ; McLeod, 21, range prize, £2 ; Thompson, 13. The following were the championship aggregates :—Wilson, 257 ; Leigh, 249 ; Skinner, 249 ; Armstrong, 246 ; Elder, 248 ; Goldie, 245 ; Hoskins, 247 ; Gilbert, 247 ; Blythe, 247.

Total of scores at 400 yards—Collard, 20 ; Richardson, 19 ; Clarke, Thames, 23 ; Sykes, Thames, 24 ; Elder, 22 ; Brown, Thames, 24 ; Gascoigne, 21 ; Renton, Thames, 23 ; Gallagher, 22 ; Skinner, Auckland, 23 ; Curtis, 22 ; Kingswell, 22 ; Martella, 21 ; Dundas, 22 ; Sutton, 24 ; Gordon, Thames, 16 ; Armstrong, 22 ; Marshall, 21 ; McKee, 22 ; Blythe, 22 ; Partington, 22 ; Morris, 19 ; Bassett, 19 ; Hamlin, 14; Rountree, 19; Purnell, 26; Morley, 19 ; Wilson, 22 ; Ryan, 24 ; Campbell, Thames, 20 ; Christie, 16 ; Hoskins, 23 ; Hay, 13 ; Soper, 22 ; Hay, 19 ; Robinson, 17; Coleman, 18 ; Tomlinson, 25 ; Eairbrother, 22 ; Grant,Thames, 20 ; Chase, 22 McLean, 17 ; McLaren, 22 ; Blatoh, 16 ; Grundy, 21 ; Murray, A.C., 17 ; Munyard, 24 ; Renouf, 22 ; Stonebridge, 26 ; Burns, 22 ; Mcllvride, 22 ; Campbell, 17 ; Gilbert, 19 ; Murray, Thames, 18 ; Ohalklin, A.C., 21 ; Leigh, Auckland, 24 ; Heaphy, 17 ; Johnston, 20 ; Cox, 26 ; Greer, 22 ; Black, 20 ; McLeod, 22; Thompson, 28. The Cavalry have fired the 400 yards’ fifth match. Scores; —M. Barriball, 23 ; Hedge, 21 ; Blake, 17 ; A. Barriball, 18 ; Brace, 21 ; Poelnitz, 21 ; Mills, 22 ; W. Barriball, 12 ; Mellsop, 20 ; Pellew, 7 ; Lieut. Barriball, 17 ; Connell, 15 ; Keys, 13 ; Joseph Barriball, 23 ; Johnston, 6. Totals for belt: —Poelnitz, 129; Lieut. Barriball, 120 (?); A. Barriball, 123 ; Keys, 118; Reil, low down. 500 yards after dinner. W. and Joseph Barriball tied. In firing off, William made 4, taking the range prize ; Joseph an outer. .

Total scores at 500 yards in Seventh . Match :—Collard, 13 ; Richardson, 21 ; Clarke, Thames, 17 ; McKenzie, 7 ; Sykes, Thames, 20 ; Elder, 21 ; Brown, Thames, 16 ; Gascoigne, 15 ; Fenton, Thames, 21; Gallagher, 19 ; Skinner, Auckland, 22 ; Curtis, 22 ; Kingswell, 17 ; Martella, 13 ; Enudas, 10 ; Sutton, 18 ; Gordon, Thames, 18 ; Armstrong, 21 ; Marshall, 11; McKee, 11 ; Blythe, 17 ; Partington, 17 ; Morris, 17 ; Bassett, 23 ; Hamlin, 13 ; Rountree, 12 ; Pai-nell, 11 ; Morley, 22 ; Wilson, 16 ; Ryan, 11; Campbell, Thames, 17 ; Christie, Otago, 21 ; Hoskins, Thames, 20 ; Hey, 18 ; Soper, 18 ; Hay, 20 ; Robinson, 21 ; Coleman, 7 ; Tomlinson, 19 ; Eairbrother, 13 ; Grant, Thames, 15 ; Chase, 21 ; McLean, 16 ; McLaren, 23 ; Churtou, 21 ; Blatoh, 21 ; Grundy, 18 ; Murray, A.C., 11 ; Munyard, 16 ; Renouf, 11; Stonebridgo, 11; Burns, 13 ; Mcllviide, 22 ; Campbell, 7 ; Gilbert, 21 ; Murray, Thames, 16 ; Ohalklin, A.C., 13 ; Goldie, Otago, 21 ; Leigh, Auckland, 17 ; Heaphy, 17 ; Johnston, 12 ; Fox, 11 ; Greer, 23 ; Black, 16 ; McLeod, 10 ; 'Thompson, 16 ; Gilbert took range prize with 21 points. CHAMPIONSHIP. After very close shooting, being contested by Skinner and Elder up to the last round, the latter made a miss, and Skinner an outer, both making 313, but Skinner taking the belt through hitting in the last round. The excitement was intense. Cheers were given when Hoskins shot well. A very large number of persons were present. The following are the match prize takers : Skinner, Ist ; Elder, 2nd ; Goldie, 3rd ; Hoskins, Ith ; Fenton, sth ; Gilbert, 6th ; McLaren, 7th ; Sykes, Bth ; Mcllvride, 9th ; Armstrong, 10th. A pontoon bridge for crossing the river running between the range and Grahamstown being overcrowded, fifteen men were thrown into the water. Several were nearly drowned. The Armed Constabulary men well, rescuing several, but leaving their rifles in the river. Correct totals of the seven highest aggregate Skinner (Auckland), Elder, A.C., each 313 ; Wilson (Otago), 310 ; Goldie (Otago), 308 ; Hoskins (Thames), 306 ; Armstrong (Thames), 304 ; Gilbert, A.C., 304. Four Thames men took prizes. MATCH NORTH V. SOUTH. Appended are the total scores made at the 600 yards range :—Collard, 15 ; Richardson, 11 ; Clarke (Thames). 8 ; McKenzie, 9 ; Sykes (Thames), 18 ; Elder, 22 ; Brown (Thames), 17 ; Gascoigne, 17 ; Fenton (Thames), 18 ; Gallagher, 13 ; Skinner (Auckland), 19 ; Curtis, 14 ; Kingswell, 16 ; Martella, 11 ; Eundas, 19 ; Sutton, 12 ; Gordon (Thames), 11 ; Armstrong, 16 ; Marshall, 17 ; McKee, 11 ; Blythe, 15 ; Partington, 13 ; Morris, 10 ; Bassett, 15 ; Hamlin, 17 ; Rountree, 9; Purnell, 12 ; Morley, 8; Wilson, 15; Ryan, 7; Campbell, Thames, 18; Christie, Otago, 19 ; Hoskins, Thames, 16 ; Eey, 12 ; Soper, 5; Hay, 12; Robinson, 7; Coleman, 14; Tomlinson, 14; Eairbrother, 5; Grant, Thames, 16 ; Chase, 19 ; McLean, 12 ; McLaren, 14 ; Churton, 15 ; Blatch, 17 ; Grundy, 17; Murray, A.C., 21 ; Munyard, 16 ; Renouf, 13 ; Stonebridge, 11 ; Burns, 17 ; Mcllvride, 16 ; Campbell, 3 ; Gilbert, 11 ; Murray, 2; Chalklin, A.C., 19; Goldie, Otago, 20; Leigh, Auckland, 8 ; Heaphy, 9 ; Johnston, 12 ; Fox, 14; Greer, 11 ; Black, 15 ; McLeod, 13 ; Thompson, 10.

Aggregate going to 600 yards’ range, and shots made by each of highest men :—Wilson, 295; aggregate, 2032233; total, 310. Skinner, 294; aggregate, 2323432; total, 315. Hoskins, 290 ; aggregate, 3340303 ; total, 309. Gilbert, 290 ; aggregate, 0444020 ; total, 804. Elder, 289 ; aggregate, 4344430 ; total, 313. Goldie, 288; aggregate, 4323224; total, 308. J. Poelnitz, A.C., takes the Cavalry Belt, scoring 145 points ; Joseph Barriball, second ] A. Barriball, third.