LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1400, 3 October 1885, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Tbmuka Bridge.—Owuera of trad ion engines are cautioned against taking their engines across the Temuka bridge. Holiday. Yesterday afternoon was observed as a holiday in Temuka, and the town bore a very quiet appearance. The Public School was also closed from noon. The Exhibition Awards. A large number of protests against the awards made by the Jurors are being received by the Committee, and it is understood that the matter will be left to experts. Temuka Rifles. —On Sunday (tomorrow) a church parade will be held at 10.15 a.m., and on Monday evening the ordinary monthly inspection will take place at half-past seven o’clock. Photography. —Mr Fred. Smith announces that he has again arrived in Temuka and has opened a studio in the premises recently occupied by Mr I. B. Mendelson, and opposite Mr E. Smith’s, He is prepared to take portraits from Is each. Thomson’s Zulu War Diorama.—Yesterday Temuka was “billed” to the effect that this diorama was to appear at Temuka on Monday night, but after the process it was found that the Volunteer Hall was engaged for that night. The diorama will not therefore be shown. The Geraldine Fellmonoert. —Mr John Dobbie, of this fellmongery, in our advertising columns thanks his customers for past support and solicits future favors. Ho is prepared to carefully sort and .dress wool, and will take delivery of wool for scouring at die Orari Railway station.

Cricket. —A cricket match between tbe Temuka Rifle Volunteers and the Tetnuk* Cricket Club will bo played to-day. The Club team will be Messrs Fish, Gurr, Haines, Bryare, Hargreaves, Pinckney, Ogilvie, Wood, Rout, Gaze, and MoCaskill. We have not h-’en able to ascertain who will represent tbe Volunteers.

Accident. At Temuka yesterday morning the horse'j attached to Mr Hobson’s milk cart, in which were (he owner and three children, stumbled when opposite Mr Radford’s house. The shafts broke short off, and the body of the trap falling forward precipitated its occupants to the ground, but luckily they were not hurt. The breakage of the shafts was all the demage done, and Mr Hobson soon afterwards procured another trap and proceeded on his rounds.

Alleged Uttering a FoRGBET.—AUhe R.M. Court, Christchurch, on Thursday, Margaret Mary Belinda Todd, alias Margaret Ccuickahank, alias Ellen Young (on remand), was charged with having on or about July 21st uttered with Messrs Black, Beattie and Co., of Christchurch, a forged cheque on the Bank of New Zealand, Christchurch, for £ll4 4s, purporting to be signed by Theodore Kennedy, of Greymouth. Inspector Pender informed the Bench that owing to the case not having developed as expected he would ask leave to withdraw the charge for the present. Leave was granted, and the accused, who is now under sentence for another offence, was removed. Mb Burnetts Tbmpebanob Mission.— Mr Matthew Barnett commences his mission in Temuka to-night, addressing a meeting of workers in the Wesleyan Church at halfpast 7. To morrow (Sunday) he will preach in the Presbyterian Church in the morning, and in the evening at the Wesleyan Church. In the afternoon in the Volunteer Hall he will give an address to the children attending the various Sunday schools in the district. On Monday night Waitohi will be visited, on Tuesday Winchester, and on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday night Mass Meetings will ba addressed in the Volunteer Hall. As will be seen by a report in another column Mr Burnett’s mission in Geradine has been most successful, and no doubt his Temuka one will be equally so. Precautionary. A meeting of the Central Board of Health was held at Wellington on Wednesday afternoon to consider what steps should be taken relating to the outbreak of smallpox in Now South Wales, when it was resolved that in consequence of the outbreak of smallpox at Sydney, and its environs, passengers and crews by all vessels from Australia are to receive a thorough medical inspection at the first port of call arid all subsequent ports, and that all passenger steamers are to carry a thoroughly qualified medical practitioner. Coastal passengers will not have to undergo any inspection at the various ports. The Board thought the foregoing steps would be quite sufficient to prevent the introduction of disease to the colony, and by not causing vessels to be quarantined the intercolonial trade would not be iniureed.

A Narrow Escape. —An accident, of an uncommon nature occurred at Denniston (says the Westport Times). A lad of twelve years, Archibald Galloway by name, accidentally fell from the tip-head into a heap of 50 or 60 tons of “ slack,” amongst which he disappeared. When the mishap occurred a stream of water was playing on the slack, for the purposes of clearing it away, and the boy was washed by the stream and his legs caught in the boxing. The water was immediately turned off, and willing hands sat to work to rescue young Galloway from beneath the tons of coal dust. The work was very exciting, as when the lad wou'd •just be within reach tons of slack would come down and smother him up again ; but after twenty minutes’ hard work he was got out, and just in time to save his life. He was insensible, but Dr Gaze brought him round.

Salk at Temuka,— Mr K. F, Gray holds a sale of furniture, etc., at his rooms, Tomuka, on Monday. St. Saviour's Church, Temuka. —Tomorrow the Most Rev. the Primate of New Zealand will officiate in this Church. The services for the day will be found enumerated in our advertising columns. District Court, Timahu.— The case of M. Hansen v. J. Sanderson was continued yesterday. Mr Hargreaves, of the Bank of New Zealand, Temuka, gave evidence, and counsel for the defence addressed the Court, when the case was adjourned until to-day. Temuka Vital Statistics.— During the month of September there were registered at Temuka 11 births, 5 deaths and 3 marriages, and for the quarter 41 births, 13 deaths and 7 marriages. During September, the followwere registered at the Geraldine office:— Births 10 ; Marriages 2 j Deaths 4,

Pleasant Valley School Committee.— The regular monthly meeting of this Cemmittee was held on Saturday last. Present —Messrs A. Lysaght, (Chairman), K. Brophy, K. Quaid, D. Gregan, and P. Fault. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Correspondence was read from the Board of Education to the effect that they had granted £3 to the Committee to purchase a screen to divide the schoolroom. The master handed in his report, which was as follows No. on Roll, boys 42, girls 45, total 87; attendance, boys 33.8, girls, 36.6, total 70.4. Ho stated he wanted some foolscap for examination purposes. Resolved—“ Thafc the master be instructed to purchase it and charge the Committee with same.” Resolved —“That the master purchase a screen for the school.” Mr A. Lysaght, on behalf of the Visiting Committee, reported that the school was working very satisfactorily. It was proposed by Mr A. Lysaght, seconded by Mr K. Quaid and carried—“ That Messrs J. Gregan and P. Faull, act as Visiting Committee for the ensuing month. Accounts amounting to £4 5s 5d were passed for payment, and the meeting adjourned.

R.M. Court Temuka.— At the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Temuka, yesterday, before S. D. Barker, and K. P. Gray, Esq’s., J.P.’s, James Cook was charged with having been drunk in a railway carnage and travelling without a ticket on the 30th September last. Accused pleaded guilty to being drunk, but did not know anything about the other charge. Mr Alderton, stalionmaster, gave

evidence to the effect that on the arrival of The express train from Dunedin on the 30th September, the guard called his attention to the accused as being in the train without a ticket and drunk. He asked the accused for his ticket but he could not show one. Constable Guerin gave evidence as to taking the roan in charge. He was drunk, and said li/'had travelled from Dunedin and had lost ticket. In reply to the Bench the accused stated that he was a journeyman shoemaker j that he had left Dunedin by train and had his ticket at Oaraaru; at Timaru he had some drink, aud could not say whether he had his ticket when he got into the train there. The Bench stated that being drunk on a train was a very serious offence, as was also travelling without a ticket, and must be put a stop to. Accused would bo fined £1 for each offence and costs, or be imprisoned for 6 days. The accused took the alternative and was removed in custody. The Bayonet Competition.—ln our last issue we stated that a squad of the Geraldine Rifles, under Lieutenant Ward, wore to take part in a competition at Christchurch on Thursday night. The men did not succeed in carrying off the prize, for which four squads were entered, but they did first-rate work, as the following account of the contest from the Lyttelton Times will show :—“ Of the four squads entered the first to appear on th« stage was that representing the Ashburton Rifles, 20 strapping fellow* under ColorSergeant Hayes. They went through their work, which included review exeiche in qoiok lime and in ranks with reversed files, with admirable steadinhsa and precision, and were heartily cheered at the finish. A squad from the -leraldino Rifles, under Lieutenant Ward deserve every credit for their pluck in competing against old-established companies, seeing that their own corps has only bean in existence a few months. They showed that they have made good use of their, time, and did very well in some parts of their work, though in. the review exercise they were unsteady. The representatives of the Christchurch Rifles labored under a disadvantage owing to the absence of Captain Richards, who had instructed them, and who was unable to be present through illness. Lieutenant Adams took command of the men, who did admirably as far a* they went, but omitted the review exercise with reversed files. The Lyttelton Naval Artillery, under Chief Petty Officer Arnold, were the last to go through the exercise, which they did with great precision aud in good time, though their ‘ points ’ were not so vigorous as they might have been. Their steadiness was very praiseworthy; and when Captain Marlin of the B Battery of Artillery, who acted as judge, announced that the prize ha d been awarded to them, the loud applause showed that their victory was a popular one. The appearance of all the teams was highly creditable.”

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Mrs Mendelson, Temuka—Wants a groom. John Dobbie—Notice re Geraldine Mlmongery. Temuka Eifles—Notice- re Church and ordinary ttonthly inspection parade. Blue' Ribbon Array—Notice re Mr Matthew Burnett’s Temuka mission. P O’Raw, Rangitata—Tenders close to-day for cutting and grubbing gorse. Mrs N. Dunlop, Geraldihe—Wants a good general servant. Fred, Smith—Has opened a photograph studio in Temuka for a short season. Gteraldine County Council—Notify that the Temuka bridge is unsafe for the passage of traction engines. W. 0. Beswiek, Deputy Assignee, Timaru —Notifies that a first and final dividend of Is in the £ is now payable on all proved claims in the estate of Thomas Talbot. ’ (

SPORTING

GERALDINE RACING CLUB’S SPRING

MEETING Stewards—The Hon L, Walker, and Messrs M. J. Godby, R. H. Pearpoint, D. McKenzie, W. Deßenzy, J. Meikle, W. R. Lawson, W. Polhill, J. Mnndell, D. Denoon, K. Taylor, and J. Gregg. Clerk of the Scales— Mr W. R. Lawson, Clerk of the Course— Mr G, 0. Miles. Judge— Mr Brabazon. Starter— Mr J. Meikle. Handicappbr—Mr D, McKenzie, FIRST DAY.

The annual spring meeting of the Geraldine Racing Club commenced on the racecourse at Orari on Thursday, The bright warm morning gave promise of a pleasant day’s outing, and many who had been too sanguine and left thei 1 ’ overcoats at home were very sorry they had done so when, about two o’clock, a raw, cold sou’-west wind came up. It lasted the whole afternoon and in the evening brought rain with it. The attendance was not so large as is usual at the spring meetings. The arrangements were as usual satisfactory, and the management are to be congratulated upon the smooth manner in which the programme was got through. A feature which added much to the life of the day’s proceedings was the presence of the Geraldine Brass Bond upon the ground. 'The number of bandsmen, however, was small, owing to several being away in Christchurch, but considering the short time they have been in practice, they played very well. The holders of the license booths and refreshment stalls appeared to do a good trade. There were a few of the usual games on the ground, and from the small crowds around the tables it was evident their proprietors were getting some support. The meeting was very orderly throughout, and the members of the police force had little £o do beyond assisting to keep the course clear. The racing was, on the whole, good, but it is not too much to say tbit we have seen better on the Orari racecourse. The proceedings were com menced with the Maiden Hurdles, which fell to the game little horse Chance, who, as a cross-country horse, has at Hunt Club meetings this season shewn himself a sterling performer, while his victory over such a horse as King Arthur, at level weights, will rank him among the first-class pf our hurdle racers, Mr Butler’s Charmer had not much difficulty in appropriating the Maiden Plate. Fusillade cantered in a winner for the G.B.C. Handicap, the chief event of the day, the favorite, Take Miss, running last almost all the way. Of the three sires represented in the Sires Produce Stakes, Tangier can lay claim to presenting the scion which carried off the palm for size and beauty, his daughter Opera being a remarkably neat looking animal. Trump Card was represented by an active little filly ia Revoke. The winner turned up in Melville, who certainly did not take after his sire, Daniel O’Rourke, in regard to looks, though, as the sequel of the race proved, he ia possessed of some of that grand little horse’s garaeness and staying qualities. The Selling Race was a boil over, Red Robin,' a horse which has been off the grass for only a week or two, beating the speedylonking Princess Royal. A hack race, won by Gold Dust, brought the first day’s racing to a close. The following are the details of the running

Maidbn Hurdle Race, of 60 sovs., 10 sovs to go to the second horse. For all horses that have never won over 20 sovs. in hurdle races in one event. About 2 miles, over 8 flights of hurdles. Welter weights for age.

Mr G. H. Rhodes’ ch g Chance, Gyrs,

I2at 11b ... (0. A. Jefferson) 1 Mr H. Lunn’s br g King Arthur, 12st lib (O’Connor) 2 Mr E. T. Rhodes’bg Foreman, 12st 11b (Lyford) 3

Mr H. Lunn’s b g Kingask 12st 11b, Mr J. Melby’s b g Panic 12st 11 b, and Mr T. Buckley’s b g Johnnie 12st 11b also ran.

Of the eight horses on the card six faced the starter. Wrangler and Comet being scratched. Foreman led off from the start followed by King Arthur and Chance, with Kingask last. Johnnie baulked at the second hurdle and was never afterwards in the race. King Arthur wen’to the front at the back of the course, and coming past the stand the first time the order was King Arthur, Foreman, Chance, Panic and Kingask, and this was maintained over the next hurdle, all the horses taking their jumps in splendid style. Chance now closed up to the two leaders, who were running abreast. Coming down the straight Chance gamely answered the call of his rider, and passing first Foreman and then King Arthur, won a good race by a short length. / Time—4min. 15sec. Irt the to.talisator there were;22 tickets on the winner, 96 on King Arthur, 32 on Foreman, 28 on Kingask, 6on Panic, 8 on Johnuie. Dividend, £7 17 s. Maiden Plate, of 50 sovs. For horses that have never won over Ijq-sovs. of public money in one event. --Weight for age. H miles. Mr P. Butler’s cL c Charmer, 4yrs, Oat (Stratford) 1 Mr A. E.yle’s b f Vanity Fair. 3yrs, 7st7lb ....(White) 2 Messrs M. and C. Hobbs’ b g Mopdy, aged, 9st6lb ... (C. Hobbs) 3 Mr T. Quill’s blk m Miss Lyle, 9st slb, also ran. . ; After some trouble at the post Moody got away with the lead. Miss Lyle lost a few lengths at the start, which she, however, soon made up. Passing the stand Moody still had the lead, followed by Charmer, Vanity Fair, and Miss Lyle in this order. Near the starting point at the back of the course. ‘ Miss Lyle began to show signs of distress, and Charmer and Vanity Fiir challenged Moody and wrested the lead from, him. Coming down the straight a good-‘Fade ensued between the two leaders, the clies'nul colt having the best ot it|' won comfortably by half a 'length/ Moody severaPlengths away, third. ■

Time—2min 51sec. In the totalisator there were 140 tickets on Charmer, 66 on Vanity Fair, 62 on Moody, 36 on Miss Lyle. Dividend, £ll9s. G.R.O. Handicap, of 150 sovs., 20 sova. from the stake to go to the second horse. 1J miles. Mr J, Pilbrow's b c Fusillade, 3yra, 7at (Clark) 1 Mr P. Bnttler’s b h Tim Whiffler, aged, 7st 61b ... (Stratford) 2 Mr G. G. Stead’s b h Ike, syrs, Bst (Rudings) 3 Mr A. Hathorn’s b f Take Miss 7st 71b, ;Mr A. G. Clark’s oh g Rocket 7st 6ib, also ran. Vinco and Billy were scratched. There were several false starts before Mr Meiklo got his field away. Tim Whiffler and Fusillade were the first to show to the front, the others close up. Along the back of the course Rocket went to the front, but Fusillade gradually forged ahead till he got the lead and was never afterwards caught, winning by several lengths. Time—2min. 16sec. In the totalisator there were 119 tickets on the winner, 90 on Ike, 53 on Tim Whiffler, 145 on Take Miss, 27 on Rocket. Dividend, £3 ss. Sires’ Produce Stakes of 80 sovs., with 30 sovs from owners of sires, added to a sweepstake of 5 sovs. for starters, to be paid at the scales, second horse to receive 20 sovs., third horse 10 sovs., and the nominator of the sire of the winner 20 sovs. from the stakes. 1£ miles. Colts, Sat 31b ; fillies and geldings, Bst. Closed with 20 subscribers. Messrs M. and G, Hobbs’ b g Melville (Daniel O’Rourke —Nancy), 3yrs, Bst (C. Hobbs) 1 Mr T. Bull’s b f Revoke (Trump Card —Hurricane, 3yrs, Bst (Rudings) 2 Mr R. Henry’s ch f Opera (Jangler Opera), 3yrs, Bst .. (G. Johnson) 3 The trio were sent away from a splendid start, Revoke taking the lead. Opera’s jockey bad some difficulty in keeping her steady, |and after passing the stand she bolted off (he course at the turn, and threw herself out of the race. Revoke and Melville now had the race to themselves, the former leading. Coming into the straight both were abreast, and a grand race ensued up to the post, resulting in a win for the gelding by a short length. Time—3min. 6secs, In the totalisator there were 61 tickets on Melville, 77 on Revoke, and 81 on Opera. Dividend—£3 Is. Silling Race, of 40 sovs. Weight for age. The winner to be sold for £SO, any surplus to go to the funds; if entered to be sold for 40 sovs., allowed 81b; if for 30 sovs., 141 b allowed; if for 20 sovs., 21lb allowed ; if for 10 sovs., 281 b allowed ; if for nil, 351 b allowed. miles. ,Mr T, Logan’s ch g Red Robin (late Foxy Dick), 4yrs, 6st 71b (nil) (White) 1 Mr T. Quill’s b m Princess Royal, 6yrs, 9st 61b (£SO) ... (Blackmore) 2 Vinco and Waihi were scratched, leaving the race to a match between Princess Royal and Red Robin. The mare led from the half-mile post to the stand, when Red Robin closed up and passing her took a lead of three lengths, which position he maintained to the finish. The win was very popular, and there was great excitement as the horses came down the straight and past the post. Time—2min. 55secs. Of the 98 tickets in the totalisator 30 were on the winner, and 68 on Princess Royal. Dividend, £2 12s. The winner was sold for £2l. Hack Race, of 15 sovs. Once round course. Mr J. Carpenter’s ch m Gold Dust (late Lady May) ... (Stratford) 1 Mr H. Coulter’s hr ra Fraud (Walls) 2 Mr J. Sibley’s br g Chinaman (late Kildare) (Blackmore) 3 MrJ. Clancy's blk f May Flower and Mr T. Bull’s Forest Queen also ran. Fraud led till coming into (ho straight, when she was joined by Gold Dust, who passed her and won by a length, Chinaman a bad third, and the rest nowhere. Totalisator—Dividend, £1 9s.

SECOND DAY.

The second day was much more pleasant as regards the weather than the first. The rain which fell on the previous night tended to improve the ground, making it much better for running than on the previous day, Tne attendance on the second day was better—though not large—than on the first day, and everything passed off well. Messrs Mason and Boberts’ totalisator was on the ground, and did good business. On the first diy they put through their machine £1391, and,on the second £3470. The following is a description of the various events Handicap Huddle Race, of 100 sovs. 10 sovs. from the stake to go to tne second horse. About 2 miles, over 8 flights of hurdles. Mr P. Murphy’s ch g Marquis, aged, lOst 51b ... ... (Poole) 1 Messrs M. and C. Hobbs’ Moody, 10st 91b (C. Hobbs) 2 Mr G. Matthews’ ch g Comet, aged, 9st 71b (Owner) 3 Mr W. T. Brown’s Andy, aged, 9d 121 b, Mr J. Higgins’ Secretary 9st 131 b, Mr J. Scampton’s Azim, 9st 51b, and Mr T. Sheenan’s Mastsr Agnes 12st 71b, also started. The whole field went away to a good start, led by Secretary, with Moody and Azim following. At the first hurdle Azim, who was a hot favor'te and looked the winner all over, bolted, and Andy came into his place us third horse, with the others well up. This order was maintained with scarcely any change until the horses had passed the stand, when Master Agnes passed Moody and challenged the leader, with Marquis close up. At the third hurdle from home, just opposite the Grand Stand, Master Agnes was in the lead by about a neck over Secretary. Both horses went by the hurdles, and this left Marquis two lengths ahead of Moody, with Comet a poor third. It was then a question which horse would last it out, both being nearly equal as regards weight, and very hard ridden. At the last hurdle the Marquis appeared to swerve in the way of Moody, but was quickly out of the way again, and pushed hard for the lead. Both horses were whipped hard, and came into the straight splendidly, Marquis winning by half a length, with Comet a very bad third, When the riders came iqto the diddling paddock a dispute arose, Slieenan accusing the rider of Marquia of pushing him off the course. It appeared, however, that this was & mistake, and that it

was the rider of Secietury whom he meant, and against whom he lodged a protest. The protest was not, however, entertained. Time 4mins. lOsecs. Totalizator, £257 ; £24 on the winner. Dividend, £9 12s. Hack Hurdle Race, of 15 sovs. For horses that have never won over 15 sovs. of public money in hurdle races (in one event). 1J miles, over 6 flights of hurdles. Weights not less than lOst. Winner to be said for 15 sovs., any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. This was a walk over for Mr Werner's Wrangler, no other horse having been entered. He had some difficulty in getting over the first hurdle, and some enterprising people were betting he would not win. The horse was bought in by the owner at £25. Geraldine Cup Handicap, of 150 sovs. 20 sovs. from the stake to go to the second horse. The winner of the G.R.O. Handicap to curry 7lbs penalty. Distance, 2 miles. Mr P. Butler’s b IT Tim Whiffl-jr, 7»t 71bs (Stratford) 1 Mr A. Hathorn’s b f Take Miss, 4yrs, 7st 51bs (White) 2 Mr J. Pilbrow’s Fusillade, 3yrs, Ost 1211)3 (Clark) 3

Mr A, G. Clark’s Rocket, Mr S’pad’s Ike, and Mr D. Denoon’s Vince were scratched. Ike was understood to have broken down.

The horses got away to a good start, with Tim Whiffler leading, but was immediately passed by Fusillade. The latter, however, did not go far when he fell back to third place, and was not aftew.ards in it. At the back of the course Tim Whiffler led with Take Miss on ins quarter, and Fusillade 100 yards in the rear, and losing ground. A smart race ensued between Take Miss and Tim Whiffler, but the latter won easily by four clear lengths, although the second horse was hard pushed. Time—3mins. 49 and l-sth secs. Totalisator, £307 ; £B2 on the winner. Dividend, £3 7s. County Plate, of 60 sovs. 10 eovs. from the stake to go to the second horse. For three-year-old horses, the bona fide property of persons residing within the County of Geraldine for three months before the race. It was distinctly understood that all horses for this race were to be trained within the County of Geraldine for three months prior to the races. miles. Colts, Bst 10!b ; fillies and geldings, Bst 7ib. Mr T. Lambert’s b f Camarine, 3yrs, Bst 71b (Evane) 1 Mr T. Bull’s bf Revoke, 3yrs, Bst 71b (Mason) 2 Mr P. H, McShano's gr f Sweet Brier, 3yrs, Bst 71b ... (Walls) 3 Mr R. Henry’s Opera, Mr J. Hammond’s Beeswing, and Messrs M. and C. Hobbs’ Melville also ran.

The start was not very good. Opera led, with Revoke second and Camarine third, and this order was for some time maintained. Shortly after starting Sweet Brier went off the course, and lost a good deal of ground, but afterwards ran well and came up gamely. The other horses kept together well till just before entering the straight, when Camarine was three lengths ahead of Revoke. By this time Sweet Brier hud passed through the company and got into third place, but too late. Camarine won by 10 lengths, with Revoke second and Sweet Brier third. Sweet Brier would have won if she had not gone off the course.

Time—3min. 4secs. In the totalisator there were £373, £69 on the winner. Dividend, £4 17s. >

Flying Handicap, of 60 sovs. 10 so vs. from the stake to go to the second horse. The winner of the G.R.C. Handicap and Geraldine Cup to carry 71b penalty, and the winner of both these races to carry 101 b penalty. Six furlongs. Mr A. G. Clark’s ch g Rocket, 6yrs, 7at 81b (Brown) 1 Messrs M. and C. Hobbs’ b g Jack. syrs, 7st ... ... (White) 2 Mr H. Goodman’s Billy, aged, 7st 121 b (McLoughlan) 5 Mr T, Quill’s Miss Lyle, and Mr P. Butler’s b h Tim Whiffler also started.

Mr Boyle’s Vanity Fair, Mr Hathorn’s Take Miss, Mr Stead’s Ike, Mr Pilbrow’s Fusillade, and Mr P. Butler’s Charmer were scratched.

There was a great difficulty in getting the horses to start, and all the riders, with the exception of Miss Lyle’s, were fined £1 eacli for disobedience of orders, An indifferent start at last showed Tim Whiffler in the lead, with Jack second and Miss Lyle nowhere. Turning in the straight Rocket showed in front, and won gamely, with Jack a good second and Billy third. Time—lmin 17secs. In the totaiisator there were £412, £173 on the winner. Dividend, £2. Consolation Handicap, of 30 sovs. For all beaten horses during the meeting. Once round the course. Mr Goodman’s Billy, Sat 21bs (McLoughlan) 1 Messrs M. and C. Hobbs’ Jack, Bst (White) 2 Mr McShaue’s Sweet Brier, fist 7st (Walls) 3 Billy made the running, but Jack soon collared him, and both ran together for some time, but after a good race Billy won by a neck, Sweet Brier being a good third.

Time fifisecs. Totaiisator, £281; £196 on the winner. Dividend, £1 ss.

[l'he bell was ringing for the Hurry Scurry race as our reporter left.]