LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Patea Mail, Volume II, Issue 118, 27 May 1876, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

[Per Press Agency.],. WELLINGTON May 25. The Sydney mails via San Francisco were delivered in London on March 29. CHRISTCHURCH. May 25. TheNewZealandGrand National Steeplechase meeting was held yesterday, the weather being very wet and cold. Maiden Plate, of 100 so vs., added to a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, to be paid at the post. Nominations of 3 sovs., to goto the fund. Weight for age. Distance, 2 miles. Mr Rives’ blk g Moose, aged ... ... 1 Mr R. Richardson’s b g Zetland, 3 years 2 Mr G. P. Williams’s g g Fakir, 4 years 3 There were twelve horses entered for this race, including Mcßae and Nicholson's b g Gazelle. Moose won easily by two lengths.

Nkw Zealand Grand' National Handicap, of 250 sovs., added to a sweep of 15 govs. each. No'nfmations of 5 sovs. to go to the funds ; 5 sovs of the sweepstake to be paid on acceptance, and 10 soVS. at the post; Distance, 4 miles. Mr ,T?rittan’sf Royalty, lOst ... 1 Mr Markey’s Mousetrap, 11st ... ... 2 Mr D. O’Brien’S blk m Auckland Kate, Hat 71b ... ... ... ... 3 Messrs "Mcßae and Nicholson’s b g Gazelle, 105t... ... ... ... 0 Mr RiVes’ Don Juan, list 71b 0 Mr P. Campbell’s b g Tommy Dodd, l2st 71b ... ... ... 0 This race Was run in 7 min. 20 secs. Hunt Cuju Cup, of 150 sdm, added to a sweepstake of 7 sot's, each, to be paid at the post. Nominations of 5 sovs., 1 to go to the fund. Gentlemen rider#. Weight for age. Distance, 3 miles. Mr P. Campbell's Tommy Dodd, aged 1 Mr D. O’Brien’s blk m Auckland Kate 2 Messrs Mcßae and Nicholson’s ch g Butcher Boy, aged 3 This race was Won by, two length-'. The Jockey Club has decided to warn Murphy off the course as a defaulter. They also passed the following resolution: —“ That the C.J.C, will gladly co-operatc With other racing clubs in promoting a meeting for the adoption of a general scale of weights and uniformity of rules.” TIMARU. May 25. Large purchases of Crown Lands continue to bo made in various parts district, principally for agricultural purposes. Over eight thousand acres sold last week iu the Timaru and Wan Road Board districts. . ALEXANDRA. May 25. Yesterday the Native Minister, accompanied by Major Kemp, Te Wheoro, Marshall, Bush, Davis,(interpreter), and Major Mair, visited Tawhiao at Kapiha, who received the Native Minister in a most cordial manner, and invited him to remain for the night, which is considered a mark of high respect. He said he would give Sir Donald his own mat. The party remained all night. A number of the principal Native Chiefs were present. The public meeting will bo held' to-day Tawhiao paid another visit of ceremony to the Native Minister. The conference so far is private, but it is understood to be most satisfactory- The Natives say they would be glad to welcome Grey as an old acquaintance, but they have no desire to discuss political questions with him. The conference will be resumed to-morrow. When matters arc matured full information will be afforded to the Press. DUNEDIN. May 25. The following is the result of yesterday’s races ; Maiden Plate—Sultan, Ist; Miss Elswick, 2nd. Handicap Trotting Race—Polly, Ist ; Magic, 2nd. Birthday Handicap—Tadmor, Ist; Glengarry, 2nd ; King Phillip, 3rd. Selling Race—Fox, Ist. Tradesmen’s Handicap—Kob Roy, Ist; Glengarry, 2nd.