NEWS BY CABLE.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 285, 28 December 1889, Page 2

NEWS BY CABLE.

ENGLISH.

London,' December 27, The Czar of Russia and-Kiug of Portugal are suffering from influenza. The Ozar has a bad attack, this being the second one, Twenty per cent of tholtaian Army.is affected. Trade in Vienna and some of the German towns has been partly paralysed and very many schools and universities have been closed. Those cases which have occured in England are doubtful and of a mild nature. Mr J. Jj. Toole, tho well-known comedian and his company will sail in the Britaunia for Australia,

f FOREIGN

London, December 27.

A Portugese corvette has been ordered to remain in Delagoaßay. Mr G, Glynn Petre, British Ambassador to Portugal, and Senor Gomoz, Minister oi Foreign Affairs, are conferring with a view to .bring about an amicable settlement of tho Zambesi difficulty. . • ' The Powers have offered tlioir friendly offices in the Zambesi dispute. It is hoped England and Portugal will agree to define limits of their respective spheres, the bounda : ries to be afterwards confirmed by a European conference. telSpaig New Zealand Rifle Association'

Wanoanui, December 27,

Captain Soraervilie wishes the members of the Now Zealand Eifle Association, who are going to Dimedin to know that this yoar the Railway Commissioners will only issue passes to those whose names arereceived from the officers commanding the distticts. In order to prevent any errors it will therefore be necessary for local secretaries to be appointed in all districts who will send in the names of competitors onto tho offioers commanding. If this is neglected the chances are that thero will be a. disappointment.

The County of Carnarvon.

Wanoanui, Deo 27,

Mr Pinyoi), a well-known resident here, found on the beach, two miles from the Heads yesterday, a corked bottle containing the following pencilled message; - " Sinn County of Carnarvon, September 8, 1889, Anyone who shall find this bottle! will earn the dying blessing of three j men who do not expect to live an hour, by letting' our Mends and, relations know- our late. We are sinking fast. All hands but us three were washed overboard last night, We were dismasted, and binnacle and everything washed away by oue sea, Every' sea washed over the deok, fore and aft I don't know where, we are, hut by the skipper's reckoning midday yesterday, we were about. 100 miles from Now, Zealand. We have been sinking fast ever since the squall struck us, May God help us. lor wo may sink at any ininute.-GKOROE WmoHT. The other men with me are Vincent Wallace and James King."

Commercial. Leary ami Co. report for the past week as follow?: -Potatoes, 20s to lOs.accordingtoquality; new potatoes 60s to 80s; onions 9d; oats 2s Id to 2s Id; pollard 75s to 8os; bran 70s to 755; oaten sheaf chaffßss to 100s; straw chaff 60s; Oatmeal Ll3; maize 8s io 8s -id, nominal; wheat 8s to 8s Bd: fowls wheat 2s (id; malting barley 8s to 8s Gd; beans 8s to 8s 7d; peas 8s; pearl barley, L 18; flour L!) 15s to L 10; bacon Oil; bamsßd: cheese B}d to 4d for large size; loaf cheese 5d to sjd; fresh butter 7d to 8d; salt ditto 7d; eggs Eld; turkeys 6s (id ; geeeso 6s; ducks 3s 9d; fowls 2s 9d to 8s per pair; oranges 9s to 12s 6d; lemons 20s, cocksfoot grass seed 2|d; ryo grass seod 2s Gd to 8s Od, '

SPORTING.

Masterton-Opaki Jockey Cmt

SUMMER MEETING.

SECOND DAY,

Presidont—Mr T, E, Chamberlain, Hon. Treasurer, Mr A. A, Elkius; Judge, Mr A. W. Give; Starter, Mr Nat Grace; Handicapper, Mr Nal Grace; Stewards, Messrs W. - K. Buiclf, K, Campbell, Joseph lorns, T. G. Mason, MrMoKenzie, James Boss, and 0, F, Vallance; Clerk of Scales, Mr J, Harding; Clerk of Course, Mr W. lorns; Timekeeper, Mr James Muir; Secretary, Mr R, J. Fittoii

! The second day of the MastertonOpaki Jockey Club's Summer meeting took place yesterday, and passed off most successfully in every respect. Thevo was some doubt in the morning whether the weather would ho

fine, as very heavy rain had fallen during.the night, .but the broken clouds in the sky, and the mild southerly wind that was blowing soon assured all pleasure seekers that the day would be exceptionally fine. And so it proved to be, for n mikler sum njor's (lay could scarcely bo imagined. The attendance on the course was about the same as on the preceding day, and there was this difference, that the rowdy element which had threatened to show itself was entirely absent. The racing qh the whole was pretty goqd, and the last event

proved to be so' close that the judge must have had considerable difficulty in placing first and second, as the two leading horses came along' close under the rails as if they were looked together. The 'tpfafeajor was well supported, but np sensational dividends were declared. The following are {be results of |he various events |—

Hack Hurdle Race, of 20' sovs, second horse 6 sovs, for horses that have never run iu an advertised raoe, other than a hack race for twelve months previous to the date of the

meeting. Once round the oourse. "f fist Mr F. Felling's Thui|derbq|t ... j Mr K, MpKeniiie's Halicofe ~', i} Mr W, B. Buiok's Commodore... 3

I Hftlioore took the lead and kept it steadily turn for.home. Thunderbolt ranrem^ I ?*} took his first jump k a style'»...■■ surprised everybody,., and gave the impression that nothing better had ever been seen m the Wairarapa, the one stride gaining fully two lengths for him. At the turn into the straight Commodore ran forward, but Thunderbolt immediately challenged him, and upon secured first place, winning rather easily by half a'leogth. Ijfelfc core was-second, and CottttMore

beaten off, third. Totalisato* X 192, Dividend £3l6s.

Mastertoh Handicap of 50 soys, second horse 10 sovs. 1 mile. MrF. Martin's Akatea, Bst 121b 1 MrJ, Ray junr's Count, 7at ~, 2 Mr P. F. Tancred's Orator, 7st7lb 8 This race was spoilt in the starting, lor when the flag tail Mermaid went off the wrong way, while Duke d'Amour was left at the post. Orator took command of the field, Wanderer lying last, Nearing tho turn for home, .Count,' who had held second place from the start, looked daugerous, but he had no sooner disposed of Orator than Akatea was at his girths, There was a short struggle, and then the black was ahead, winning by a short length, Orator a couple of lengths away, third, Totalisator 259, dividend £2 9s. Two ■ year old Stakes, of 40 soys, second horse 6 sovs. Colts 7st 101b, fillies 7st 01b. Six furlongs. Mr P. F. Tailored'* cli- f Noisette 1 Mr W, B. Buick'a b f Olive ... 2 These were' the only starters, Olive went away with the start, but bad to resign it a furlong from home, Noisette winning very easily by four lengths. Totalisator 127, dividend £llOB. Hack Race, for horses in actual use as backs, which have nevor run for other than hack races, One mile, Catch weights, Mr K. McKenzie's Deception ... 1 MrW.B.Buiok'sSlinter ... 2 Mr J. Macara's Brookfield ... 8

This race was won rather easily. Totalisator 104, diy &\ Bs, Jubilee Handicap of 50 sovs, second horse 10 sovs. \\ miles. Mr T. D. Thompson's Lancer Bst ' 21b ... 1 MrF. Martin's Retina 9st lib,.. 2 Mr P.P. Tancred's Orator 7st 81b 8 Duke D'Amour, 6st 101b, and Pilgrimage, 7st 7lb also started Duke D'Amour took a strong lead, followed by Orator and Eetina in the order named, Lnncer. being last. After the i first half uiilo Retina worked herself up .into a good position, and at the iturn for-home looked all over a winner. No sooner had she assumed the lead, however, than Lancer came up with a rush which nothing in the field could stall off, Mr Thompson's gelding winning by a couple of lengths. The win was a very popular ono, and owner and jockey were loudly cheerod. Diy £Bl2s. •

Hack Eace of 15 sovs, second horsi 8 soys. Same conditions as Had Hurdle lkce,' once round thi course, lOstup, This race proved unsatisfactory, ai two of the horses were left at thi post, (M-o'-the-Wallt actually goini the wrong way when tho flag fell The winner turned up in Dauphin Arab being second. Toklisa tor 200 div L 4 4s.

Consolation Handicap of 25 so< second horse 5 sovs. One mile.

Mr J. Driscoll's Wanderer 7st'lib 1 Mr J. Ray Junr.'a Comet 7st 101b 2 Mr P. F, Tanored'sOrator Bst 101b 8 Monnaid also started, but was left behind at the start, Orator- took command of the iield, but Mermaid went up with a rush and secured first place for a few chains when Wanderer displaced her, Orator nioanlime falling into last place. At the turn for home Comet came along next the rails, and challenged the leader,-and the two raced home neck and neck, Wanderer securing the judges verdict after the closest finish of the meeting, but few of the spectators being able to say which horse had really come in first. The owner of Comet entered a protest on the ground that Lis horse had been jammed on the rails, and that the rider had been.struck across the hands, but it was not entertained Totalisator 190, div. L2 lis. |

The total put through the machine wasLlßßo. ■

Maimccvjlle Athletic Club.

President-Mr Guilder. Gundersoil; Vice President, Mr J. F. Heckler; fecrotary, Mr George Franklin; Judges, Messrs H, Vile, F. Kum nior, James Cottiea, P. Neilson; Handicappers, Messrs J. F Heckler, G. Day, Guilder Guildersen, H.Kcene; Starter,-Mr fiobt. Franklin; Auditors, Messrs J, Bannister, and H. Keene, All members to form a General Comraittee. . The annual gathering of the Mauriceville Athletic Club came off on the sports ground on Friday December 27th. As usual everything passed off most pksautly. The attendance numbered fully 400, visitors coming from all parks of -tlio Bush and Masterton. It is to bo regretted the Railway Commissioners could not see their way to run a special on the occasion of those sports. That it would pay them there is not the least doubt, for in addition to those who find their way to the ground in vehicles' there are many who would only be too glad to avail themselves of a ride in the train to this delightful and social little settlement. The sports were got through to time, the principal events being carried off by Masterton competitors, although in several instances the local athletes came vory close, The Greytown Brass Band, under the leadership of Mr M, Varnham, was a treat in itself, and coupled with their handsome uniforms, attracted considerable attention. Mr 0. H. Osborne, of the Camp Hotel, bad a booth on the 1 ground, and did his share of business. Mrs Vile with a fruit and fancy stall had her time fully oooupied, whilst Meadames: MoGregor and Franklin were simply scurried at -the refreshment stall. There were one or two games of chance on the grounds, but the Mauriceville folk not being of a spaoulalive turn of mind, the profits from this source were not very remunerative to the broker. Those who were responsible for the general management of affairs are to be commended for such a successful gathering. So hard did the whole of the ofijeers work that to give any one individual credit would be invidious. In addition to the sports all kinds of outdoor amusements, were entered into, the b,u)k of the people not leaving the grounds until long after '' the programme of sports was finished, Appended we give the result of the competitions; Maidencflaoe (local)- 200 yds, first LI, second 10s. Nini, (Maori) 1, R. Carrol 2,0. Izaksen 8. Six started. Won easily. Throwing the .Jieayy Jjammer (open) first Lj, .second iis,' % Kuumier 83ft Uin 1, W. Dalton 78ft 2, G. Day 75ft 8. ■■■■• Mauriceville Handicap, consisting of three distances, 100,220 and 440 yards. Ti rat W' H third 10s. First.event 10? yards. E, Darley, 7yds, .1,0. Perry, syds, 2, B: Thompson, scratch,! Eight started A good start was effected, and the handicap being well proportioned a splendid race ensued, the winner managing to breast the tape' about two yards ahead, less than'a foot separating sW'tyd tip, ; 'tty

whole of the others coming tip,, in a bunch. <h- ' r -.

Hop Step and Jump (open) i firs Llj second 83, .R..Thorripson,.'Bßft 8iu t 1, Ninii 87ft llin, 2, Muui,;B7l 6in,'B, . '■■ •'■. ; ::" /

Handicap-Hurdle Race(bpeii) 220 yards, first Ll.second 10s.' R. Thompson, scratch, 1, C. Perry, 12yds, 2, N. Neilson, 15yds, 8. This appeared a gift to Perry, but orossiug-the,.last he landed heavily and spoilt Iris chance. The winner ran an excellent race and disposed of his opponents in fiue style. —--..---.•• ■■..-..

Handicap Walking Race, ljuiiles, first Ll, second 10s. ,'N. Neilsen, scratch, 1, R, Carroll, 40yds, Only three 'competitors entered one of them dropping out after the fourth round, Carroll made a capital stand against Neilsen and being a new chum in this line his performance ! was excellent. . • Mauriceville Handicap, second ovout 220yde. E. Darley 16yds, 1, B. [Thompson, scratch, 2,0. Poi'ty, Byds, 8. '■■ •~■ .:. .■■■ "•

The former getting tho benefit 61 the start went to the front, and came home an easy winner. . Running long jump' (open), first 153, seoond ss, For this there wore six entries,' .T. O'Dwyer and R, Thompson tied with a'jump of 17fl 7in; and deoided to divide first and second monies.

Wrestling Match, Cumberland style, first £2, second £l. Simeon (Maori) i, P. Knmmer2,'W. Daltou also competed. The contest after n, brief struggle was awarded to the redoubtable Simeon, wbese style and strength was repeatedly applauded. Neither Kummer nor Paiton were in anything like the form we have seen themi on previous occasions, Foresters Handicap, 220 yds, first £l, Becond 10s. E. Collier, Byds. 1, J. Gutither, soratch, 2, ,N, Neilsen, scratch, 8. Only five entered for this raoo, which was won after a hard Btruggle by a few inches. . Girls Eaoo, first 7s Od, second 2s 6d. Kate Carrol 1, Jennie Larsen 2. A regular array of blushing maidons came out for this event, dressed in all. colors imaginable. Miss Carrol converted first honors, after a smart race, Miss Larsen being a good second.

, Mauriceville Handicap, ' third event, 4ioyds. B. Thompson, scratch, 1, E.-Darley 2,0. Perry 8. These were the only starters for the final event, and as the result could not materially increase the individual points, the race was shorn of interest by tho first- named three quietly taking their time and comins? in as above.

Vaulting with a pole, first £l, seoond ss. Henui Oft lOJin 1, W, Daltou, 9ft Gin 2. Obstaole Race, first 10s, second ss. J, Peters 1, W. Waterson 2, H. J, Percy 8. Seven entries. This was the most amusing event ofthediy, The obstacles consisted of a brake, hurdles of different shapes and sizes, also sacks sewn and pegged in the ground. o'D,vycr was first away and managed everything very cleverly until he reached the sacks, where, instead of crawling through ho wriggled underneath. Although arriving home some time before Peters, he was disqualified on those grounds,

Half mile race, first £l, Becond 10s. A. Larsen, 80yds, 1; 0. Halberg, 25yds, 2. Five competed. Owing to Borne misunderstanding about the number of laps these were the only ones who passed the tape. Boys race, under 15 years, first 10s, second ss. H. Muir, 1; N. Olsen 2. The winner soon came to ■ the front and carried off the prize with easo Throwing the cricket ball, first 10s second ss. This was won by C, Perry, with a throw of 75yds 2ft Bin, J. O'Dwyer being second with 75yds. Old Men's race, over 45, 200 yds, first £[, Ole Oleson, 1; Johan Hansen, 2, This event only brought out three entries, Kronins, one of the trio foil, Olesen being much younger thanhis rivals managed to get well away and won easily. The Spinsters' Race of 10s was won by Mrs C. Hansen, Mrs AT. A, Carrol coming in second. Novel Race, 60yds forward, 60yds baokwards, and 60yds on all fours, flrstlOs, second,ss: G.H. Percy 1, F.Cooper 2, E.Yates 8. Tug of War, Mauriceville v Ekotabuna, first 20s. This resulted after a most exeiting tussle in a win for Eketahuna.

Consolation Race, 220 yds, first 20s, E, Yates, 12yds, 1; F. Coopor, sc, ii; W. G. Watorson, 7yda f 8, Five entries; won easily.

Testimonial to a Teacher. Recognising the benefits conferred on the school and district during the term Mr John JlcKeiwie lias held tie appointment of Head Master ,it Mauricerille the local School Coinmittee met on Christmas Ere, all the members being present when the following address was drawn up and signed by the Committee and presented to Mr MoKenzie. To Mr John MoKenzie, Headmaster Public Sc'tool,

Mauriceville, Now Zealaud. Dear-Sir.—Wo, 'the undersigned, wing members of" The Mauriceville

School Committee," wish to express our sincero regret tliafc you have resolved to take your departure from our midst, We fully appreciate the valuable services you hare rendered to our children during tin \ ■ r,.. ix , j OU have.sojourned amongst us,' and we recognise the groat loss tho children will sustain through your leaving the 6phool,and on behalf of your late pupils and ourselves we assure you that your name will for ever be rembercd by us for the lasting good you haro imparted to the children, by the goodjdiscipline. and order row observable in the School and with the result cf that good feeling which exists between you and the pupils, and we can assure you that the children when in ripe age" will bless you for the benefit tlioy have received through your able and good teaching, We can hardly expect that your placo wjll be filled by a teacher of your capability, but as we are informed

that the reason for your leading is the prospect of a better position wo will with good grace accept the inevitable, and wo trust that your good lady and family with yourself may long bo spared, and that yon all nay enjoy health and happiness in your new home.—We are etc, . Gunder Gundersen, Poder Larse'n, Lars Neilsen, M. Jensen, P, Anderson N. Nielsen, W, ■jessej), Mr Mclwngie, in a noiit littlo speech, thanked the Committee.for

the compliment and expressed bis pleasure at having worked in harmony with the Coratnitteo during his Stay in Mauriceville which was more than could be said of most other teachers in the Wair! rft p a .i The Committee then took their''leave,"'wishing' him a pleasant voyage-to San Francisco, whither he is going,, .

-A well-informed writer estimates.the cost of the Forth Bridge at about three millions sterling, ''