SPORTING.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 3333, 12 October 1889, Page 2

SPORTING.

Melbourne, October 11, The following tips aro published for events at the Caulfield Spring Meeting, which opens tomorrow:— Caulfield Stakes—" Augur," in the Australasian, goes for Carbine, Dreadnought, Benzon or Bravo. "Asmodeus," in tho Leader, tips Corbine, Singapore, or Dreadoonght. Another tip given is Loz, Carbine, and Dunkeld. For the Caulfield Guineas "Augur" fancies Singapore or Rudolph, Carrington and Prince Consort. " Asmodeus" picks Rudolph, Carrington, Prince Consort, or Adventuress. A third tip is Carrington, lludolph, Prince Consort. Six to four is laid on Eudolph for the Guineas, and five to four on Dreadnought for the V,R C.

■'■ T^SCMPHIU. A Rich AssayAuckland, October 11. An assay of the Bilver ore found at Puhi Puhi, near Whangarei, has been made ami has gone 151 ounces to the ton. A Maori Salvationist in Trouble. Auckland, October 11. The charges of breaking and entering against Eangi, a young Maori chief, who has been assisting at Salvation and other religious meetings, and conducting services, is proceeding. He' was only married a few weeks before his arrest, and took apartments at the house of Mrs Clark. During her absence a quantity of silk value £% was stolon. ,On her return the Maori said he wanted to leave as the house.was haunted and full of imps. The silk was found in Rangi's possession, and ho confessed to several witnesses he had stolen it. Later, Eangi has been committed for trial,

Ministerial Appointments-

Wellington, Saturday.

Mr Hislop is to be sworn in at ten o'clock this morning as Minister of Education, to which will bo attached the department of Charitable Aid, Captain liaesell will be Colonial Secretary, with either the department of Justice or Defence added. Later. Mr Hislop was sworn in as a member of the Executive Council this morning, The re-arrangement of portfolios will not bo finally decided until the arrival of Captain Hussell, who is expected on Monday night. Wool. Cnnisicuuncji, Octocerll, The first consignment of this season's wool arrived in Christclmrch to-day from the Peninsula. It is said to be light, though woll grown and clean. Breach of Customs. O amaru, October 11. Thomas W, Ward, brewer, was to-day lined £SO and 7s cosis by the Resident Manistrate, who ordered the confiscation of all the beer and plant found on the premises, The charge was of failing to keep a correct record of tho beer brewed, The ease was brought by Mr Thompson, Collector of Customs,

The Waipa Seat.

Auokland, October 11,

A notification of the vacancy for the Waipa seat in tho House of representatives was sent to Wellinton on Tuesday last for publication in tho Government Gazette. Ton days after the appearance of this notice the Speaker's warrant for tho new writ will be issued,

The Governor at Nelson.

Nelson, October 11,

His Excellency paid an official visit to the Hoys' and Girls' Colleges to-day, being accompanied by the Countess. Tho boys presented an address, and the College cadets formed a guard of honour. His Excellency expressed bis gratification at the visit, referring to tho Volunteer corps, of which ho spoko in high terms. His Excellency also performed the ceremony of opening the Presbytonan Church Bazaar.

Cruelly 111-treating.

CiißisiCHUitcii, Octoborll

The Supreme Court was again engaged all day bearing the charge nsjairist Abbott and wife for cruelly illtreating Esther Powditcb. The case for thedefenooclosed this evening, Counseil on both sides will address the Court to-morrow. Sale of the KoranuiWelungtok,'Saturday, l'he Koranui wreck was sold today for £25, the Union Shipping Co. being the purchasers. Young's' Cars. Dunedin, October 11, The City and Suburban Tramway Campany have bought Young's palaco cars and patent right, the the latter at a nominal figure. Four of the cars have been sold to the Canterbury Tramway. Now that they are freo of opposition the Tramway Company intend running penny sections.