THE EXHIBITION.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1978, 5 December 1889, Page 4

THE EXHIBITION.

Dunedin-, Dec. 2. The exhibition to-day was very largely attended, the number present being estimated at 9081, of which 7603 paid for admission. Fifteen members of the Victorian Legislature readied town this evening, and were taken to the exhibition by the Executive Commissioners. All express themselves highly delighted with what they have so far seen, Dec. 3, In a letter to the Press, Mr Roberts says the entire cost of the exhibition building was £30,000, which is considerably under the estimate. To-day witnessed a great exodus of visitors, steamers and trains being crowded. Among the machinery exhibits have been placed a specimen of the improved railway carriage lately constructed in the Government shops, with balcony and small compartments ; also one of Scott’s Christchurch locomotives. About 70 visitors to Dunedin, including 15 members of the Victorian legislature, were guests of the Harbour Board t -day. on a trip to the heads. The mole was inspected and the Maori Kaik was visited. In proposing the toast of “ Success to the Harbor Board,” the Hon. G. Langridgeof Victoria said he had seen some of the largest exhibitions in the world, and ho thought the one at Dunedin was magnificent He wished the Centennial at Melbourne had been as well managed. The total attendance at the exhibition to-day was 4345, of which number 1082 paid c sh. His Excellency the Governor gave a ball to night at Government House. There was a largo attendance, including several members of the Victorian legislature. At the pigeon s’ noting match Mr H. Bed wood a»d Mr Dobbie took first honors, the former taking £OS ml the latter £55, Mr Mason took the third pnze of £lO. SPORTING. DUNEDIN EXHIBITION MEETING. Dunedin, Dec. 2. It being a holiday there waa a larger attendance than on Saturday, and the finishes were c'oaer and more exciting ban on the two previous days. Results:— Pacific Hurdles, of 150 soys ; second 30 sjvs ; third 20 s ivs; 2 miles. Mr Rutherford's Alum, 12-4 slb ... 1 'Mr Smith’s Garibaldi, 10nt 10 b ... 2 Time, 4min 6sec. Dividend, £1 16s. St. Andrew’s Handkmp, of 500 sovs; secon I horse, 80 sovs; third horse, 40 sovs ; miles. Mr E lis’s Lady Florin, 7st 21b ... 1 Mr Otidaille’s Mon Loup 2 Time, 2min Dividend, £8 11s, iSovel Handicap, of 100.;ov<; 6 furlongs, Mr Dooley’s Quickstep, Cut 61b ... 1 Mr Stead’s Peaaot, Csl 6 b 2 lime, Imin Dividend, £lO 7« Cd. Jubilee Plate, of SOO sovs; eecond horse, 50 sovs ; third horse, 20 sovs. Mr Stead's Scots Grey, 9st ... ... 1 Mr Kennedy’s Recluse, 9st ... ... 2 '

Time, Imin 17a0c. Dividend, £7 13s 6d. Grand Stand Handicap, of 150 sovs ; 7 furlongs. Mr Webb’s Ruby, Bst 1 Mr Goodman’s Blizzird, Gat s'b ... 2 Time, Imin Sljsec, Dividend, £IT 2s 6d. Maiden Two-Year-Oid Handicap, of 120 aovs ; second horse, 20 sovs ; third horse, 10 aovs ; 4 furlongs. Hon. G. McLean’s Emmason, 7st 7ib... 1 Mr Butler’s Ludy Mab, Gat 101 b ... 2 Time—sl|sec. Dividend, £4 IBs. (Scurry Stakes, 30 bovb. Shifnal 1 Dividend, £4 4s, Consolation Handicap, of 100 sovs; second horse, 20 aovs ; 1 mile. Mr Oudaillo’s Mon Loup, 7st 31b ... 1 Mr Redwood’s Masthead, 75t... ... 2 Time, Imin 45-|sec. Dividend, £4 3s, The sum of £11,572 went through the machines, making £35,643 for tho three days. Napier, Dec. 2, Great dissatisfaction exists here regarding Mr Gollan’s action in scratching Tirailleur for the Cup, and to-day a member of the Hiwke* Biy Jock-y Olub handed in a notice of motion to the secretary of the c'ub to the effect “That ®n and af'er this date all horses entered

by S. H. Gollan for ihe Hawkes Bay Jockey Club be in fumre barred in the lotnlisatora worked on the dob’s course at Hastings!.”