CABLEGRAMS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 6, Issue 1744, 24 July 1884, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

[by electric telegraph—copyright,]' • -- • Telegrams. "- - •'*- :; Melbourne, July 23. .The following., scratchirigs for the Melbourne.Cup have been posted this evening:—lllusion, 'Stockwellr -Both horses are dead, One death occurred to day from smallpox at Mtzroy, in the horttieasb suburbs of this city, London, July 22, 6 p.m. . Received July 23, 2.5 p.m.—lntelligence has just been received that the first innings of the English Eleven has closed tor a total of 379, being a. majority of 120 over the Australian score. Barlow and Mr Steel wore separated when the latter had made 38 (caught),' Mr Read joined Mr Steele, and the score was further augmented by the latter, who continued to play an excellent game,, and completely collared the bowling, which was frequently i changed. Mr Read was bowled when ho had' earned 12 runs, and the Hon, A, Lyt-telton-followed. The score continued to, increase rapidly, and the board showed 300 before the two gentlemen were parted, Mr Lyttelton succumb-1 ing to the bowler when he had 31 to his credit, Mr Christophersoii was next man in, and for some time remained Mr ..Steele's partner, the Lancashire crack, continuing,to-hit freely all round. Mr Christopherspn had scored 16, when ho was caUghty and shortly after Peate, the last man, joined Mr Steele. The latter was bowled, his score being 148, His innings throughout was a grand one. He gave a chance shortly after going in, but was badly missed, He took advantage of the opportunity, and his play thereafter was faultless. Peate was not out with 8, and the innings closed for 379. The following is the full score : All ENauND.—First Innings, Dr W. G. Grace, caught ... 14 Mr A, P, Lucas, canaht ... 28 Shrewsbury, stumped 27 Ulyott, -bowled 32 Lord Harris, bowled ... ' ~. 4 • Mr A. G. Steel, bowled ...148Barlow, caught 38 Mr W, W. Head ... ... 12 Hon. A. Lyttelton, bowled" ... 31 Mr Christopherson, caught ... 17 Peate, not out.., ~, ~, 8 Extras .... 20 Total 379 ; Later, After the usual interval, the Australians, tor their second innings, sent in McDonnell and Bannerman to face the bowling, The game commenced well, both batsmen showing good defence. The board showed 30, when McDonnell, who had contributed 20, was bowled Murdoch joined Bannerman and runs continued to come freely, the half century being quickly passed, The captain, however, shortly after this was caught, after putting together 17. Bonnor followed, but was only able to add 4, when he was caught by the bowler. Bannerman met with a similar fate when his score had reached 27. Time was then called and play ceased for the day, the Australian score standing at 73 for four wickets, London, July 23, Received July 24th, 1.40 p.m.— In the cricket match at Lords to-day the Australians were all disposed of in second innings for 145, and the Englishmen thus won the match by one innings wit,h 5 runs to spare. It has transpired that the Egyptian Conference will meet again to-morrow,, and then it is expected to disperse. Any agreement between French and English delegates is hopeless, and will consequently prove futile. The report of the Panama Canal Company, which has been issued, states that the construction of the canal willbe completed in 1888, ; Melbonrne, Thursday, Another case of variola is reported, and the patient is said to be in a critical state. Calma has been scratched for the Cup. Arrived, this morning—Ringarooma, from Bluff.