TELEGRAMS.

Tuapeka Times, Volume VI, Issue 304, 15 November 1873, Page 3

TELEGRAMS.

(From the Dunedin Dailiei. ) Port Chalmers, November 12. The Health Board having decided to liberate to-morrow such of the families quarantined as the doctor recoinineuds, they were fuminated to-day. All are getting on well. Those to be released have no children ill, and hare been a considerable time conval* ascent. Wellington, November T2. The cricketers are going into practice to play the Auckland Kleven. Wellington tiuds seven men, and Wanganui four. The Auckland cricketers cannot play till the 29th. November 13. The Wellington takes thirty-five thousand rounds of ammunition to replenish the supply of the Diiuedin Volunteers. Messrs. Johnson and Co., agents for the Californian and Australian Steamship Company, advertise tho pioneer vessel to leave Sydney, via Kandavu and Honolulu, on Deeemberj 20. The Macgregor will be met at Kandavau by the connecting vessel from this colony. Auckland, November 12. The Agricubural and Horicultural Kxhibitiou to-day was successful. The exhibition of local industries was very good, including exceleut agricultural iinp'eraents, locally made wine, harness, dairy untensils biscuits, saddlery of all kinds, portmanteaux, leather- " work, potteryware, flax, tobacco, cigars, snuff, spun yarn, and wood ware. The purebred cattle and sheep were particularly good. November 13. A deaf and dumb Maori at Coromandel murderously assaulted an European, knocking him down with a bottle and stabbing him about the head with the jagged edge. Tho police are pursuing. Tho " Southern Cross " this morning, referring to tho dissatisfaction in Dune lin re the Standard aud proposed Colonial liuurancr Companies, says that for the wants of Now ZeaLm 1, three local companies i-u *h ai now exist are enongh. The "Cross" argues that it is neither advisable nor practicable to dis- ' pense with foreign agencies, as the local companies must re-insure, and make a partition ef I risks. It warns the public against the occurrence of any insurance mania. CniusTcuuitcu, November 12. The following are the results of the racing on the second clay :—: — Derby Stakks, of 150 soys.. added to a sweepstake of 10 soya. ench h. ft. ; 2 soys. on nomination, 3 sora. on acceptance on day of general entry, 5 soys. at tho post. Colts, Bst. 101 b. • fillies and geldings. Bst. 51b. Distance, li mile. Closod with 29 subs. Mr. Redwood's cb c Papapa ... ... 1 „ R. Campbell's ch'c Castaway, by Traducer — Mermaid ... ... 2 „ Dclemain's be. Templet on ... ... 3 Papapa was the favorite at evens ; Traitor, 2to 1 ; Castaway, sto 1. Papapa made the running, never headed, and won by half a lentil. Defamer and Traitor were second and third for half-way, Castaway then went up second, and, entering the straight, vras tyro lengths astern and closel up rapidly, but failed to get nearer than Papapa's quarters. Time, 2min. 46sec. Lottery Plate, of 50 soys., added to a sweepstake of 3 soys. each. Entrance 2 soys., to go the fund. Weight for age. The winner of the Railway Plate to carry 71b. extra ; maidens at the time of starting allowed 71b. Distance, three-quarters of a mile. Mr. Nosworthy's br m Lurlino, 4 yrs ... 1 „ S. Ilayneß b c'No Gentleman ... 2 „ Nosworthy's b m Hatred, l» yrs' ... 8 „ Newitt's br h Phantom (l ft to Nonsuch), 5 yrs ... ... ... ... 0 Nosworthy declared to win with Lurlino, who was a hot favorite. Lurlino aud Hatred made tbe running. After a qnnrter-of-a-mile, Lurline came away, winning, hard-held, by ten longths. No. Gentleman passed Hatred near the post, and took second place. Time, lmin. 22soc. Cantkrburt Jockey Club Handicap, of 150 soys., added to a sweepstake of 10 soys. , each, h. ft. for acceptors". Eutrance, 5 boys., to go to tho fund. Acceptances, with 5 soys., on the day of general entry, and 5 soys. at post. Distance, 2 miles. Mr. Redwood's br c Kakapo, by Diomedes — Toitoi, 6st 51b 1 Capt. Hutchison's eh g Malabar, aged, 6«t 101 b 2 Mr. Mallock'a eh m Gossip, 5 yr», B.*t -lib 3 Gossip made the running, with Tamoourini and Malabar closo up. At tho end of half-a-mile, Tambourini went to the front, and held the {lead until the straight. Kakapo, who had been hitherto the last, was let out, and won easily by half-a-dozen lengths. It was a very fast .toco. Tho weight told on Tambourini, who was beaten half -a-mile from home. Time, 3min. 41sec. Gbaxd Stand Has ihcap, of 100 cove. Eutrance, 5 soys. ; 2 soys. on nomination, 3 boys. on acceptance. Weight to be declared at 9 p.m. on the first day of tho races. Acceptances by 1 p.m. on the Bocond day on tho racecourse. Distance, 1 mile. Mr. Nosworthy's eh m Calumny, 4 yr s 1 „ Redwood's br f Batter, 3 yrs "... 2 „ Newitt'H br h Phantom, 5 yrs ... 3 There wero twelve nominations, but only three acceptors. Calumny vrai a hot favorite, with 2 to 1 laid on her. She won by four lengths, with #ie greatest case. Time, lmin. 47 1 see. Poskt Race — Foretop. 1 ; Minnie, 2. The attendance at the races was even larger than yesterday, and tho raci ig was splendid, j The weather was all that could be desired. I The supporters of Lurline offered lost night to accept the challenge to run against Papapa < on Cup terms, but could not get on. November 1. The Agricultural Bhow to-day wtfs a conspicuous success. The weather was fine until 4 o'clo 'k ; then a smart rain come on. There were upwards of 0,000 visitors. Tolniie, Dune lin, took nearly all the prizes for J merinoes, including two silver madols. Suttou Brothers, of Southland, took several prizes for Lincoln sheep. AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS. Melbourne, November 1. Victorian Parliament adjourns next week. The European telegraph line is interrupted. The Treasurer has given £50 as a prize to be contested for between tho visiting teams with small-bores.

Melbourne Stakes : Dagworth, 1 ; Atlanta, 2 ; Victoria, 3. Won easily ; Atlanta leading to the distance. Time, 2mins. 25scc. The Challenge Trophy is to be shot for on condition that it be won three times by any Intercolonial Team before it passes into their possession. Adelaide, November 1. In consequence of the interruption of the telegraphic line in Persia, London messages j are been sent via Turkey.