Telegraphic News.

Waikato Times, Volume XI, Issue 891, 9 March 1878, Page 2

Telegraphic News.

SPECIAL Ti<] LUG RAMS. [press agency.] AUCKLAND, last night. Colonel Whiimore is inspecting the East Coast stations of the A.O. Force, and will afterwards inspect one Waikato posts. A deputation waited on the Hon. Mr Sheel.an, from, the Thames, presmg on the Government the necessity of hastening the purchase of native lands m the Oninemuri district. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTIONS. The election of members to the Education .Board resulted iv the return of the following candidates : — D. M. Luckie 109, J. L, Campoeil, 96, Joseph May <J3, T. M. Haultuiu 87, W. P. Moat 76, H. H. Lusk 6(3, G. M. O'Rorke 66, J. M. Dargavilie, 53, J. L. Prime 51. There were thirty six other candidates. RIVERTON, last night. The insurance losses by the fire are: South British, L 2,700; New Zealand, L 1,300 ; and Norwich Union, Ll,ooo. OAMARU, last night. Several large parcels of wheat realised 4s 3d; oats, 3s 3J. The weather is more favorable for harvesting. TIMARU, last night. The following weights ate declared for the handicaps at the Timaru rases : — S. C. Handicap : Templeton, 9st 121bs; Ariel, 9st 51b3; Punga, 7st 121bs; Titauia, 7st lllbs; Jtlippocainpua, 7sd 71bs; Longlands, 7s t Olos; Biue-a-wee, 7sfc 3ibs ; Jang-ler, 7st; Mirelle, 7st; Cloth of Gold, b'st lOibs ; Deceiver, 6st 41bs ; Cnancellor, 6.3 fc. Flying Handicap.— Templeton, •Jab 7ibs ; Punga, 9at ; Isaac Walton Sst 2!bs; Titania '/at 11; iStoefel, 7st7lbs; Mirelle, 7st 51bs; Chan- i cellor, 7sfc; Oberon, 6st 12ibs; Luna, 6dt ?lbs ! Manilla, 6sb 7ibs ; Cornelius, 6it 71bs ; Maori Boy, 6st 7lbs. Timaru Cui' : Templeton, 9si 121bs ; Ariel, 9st 51bs ; Punga. 7st 12ibs; Titania, 7st lOlbs ; Hippocampus, 7sc 6Lbs ; Longlands, 7st Olbs ; i3ide-a-wee, 7st 2lbs ; Jangler, 7st j Mirelle, 6st 12ibs ; C.ofch oi Gold, 6 d t Olbs; Undiue, .6at 81ba ; t\lantana, 6st 51bs; Deceiver, 6st 4lbs ; Cornelia, 6st 4ibs ; Chancelioj, 6st ; Oberon, 6st ; Luna, 6st. DUNE DIN. Wednesday. Appended are the nominations for the Champagne Stakes of 1878, for two year-olds, with a sweepstake of lOsovs each, with lOOsovs added. Colts, Sat 101' os; fillies, Ist ?lbs. No allowance for geldings. Six furlongs :— D. O'Brien's b t Fenella, by Flying Dutchnan — Novice : W. VVaiters's br c, by Izaak Walton — Slander; W. Walters's br c by Traducer — Yatterina ; W. C. Delamain's br c by Blue Boy — Miss Flat; Henry Goodman's br c by Traducer — Gazelle ; Nos worthy's br ; c by Traducer — Penseroso ; D. O. V^obb's eh c by Knottingly — -Tantrum ; D. 0. Webb's eh -i by Traducer —Ada ;D. 0. Webb's br f by Tradacer— Bell of the Isle; W. F. Kitch ing's V f by Traducer — Gilda ; J. Stephenson's eh c Measingham, Cassiolauus — Envyj W. Seebright's b c Blue Gown, by Butcher Boy — Chatter; L. Ft. Thomas Pollock's b c by Both well — Longback ; Thos. .Pollock's b c b\r Traducer — Lady Ellen ; J. W. Mallock's be by Bine Boy— Spritsail ; J. M. Mallock's b f by Al bony —Gossip j H. J. Lance's b f by Traducer — Marie Theresa ; D. Corran's eh g by Stormbird — Frolic. Mr Reynolds has sent m his resignation as a member of the House of Representatives. The libel case, Whi taker v. Geo. Jones, comes on for hearing on Monday week. Among the witnesses will be Dv Pollen, Mr Brissenden, Mr Janv!S Mackay, MiClarke, Secretary of Native Di-parc-menfc. Mr Ptees is at Oamaru consulting- with Mr Jones. The case is looked forward to with great interest here. WAJNGANUI AUTUMN RACE MEETING. [by electric telegraph.] [PEESS AGENCY.] WANGANUI, Thursday. A.t this, the first day of the meeting, there was a large attendj ance. The weather was showery. Many improvements have been made on the course, making it, m the opinion of Southern visitors, equal to any m the colony. Hurdle Race— 2£ miles. Weight' for age. j Te VV ban mamma ... ... 1 Gazelle ... ... ... _ # 2 Victor ... ... rM Bdbtiag, 6 to i on winner. j

Wanganui J*erby3ioOsovs. TT~ miles. M v O wen's Foam 1 Mr ttovve's fcJky Blue "] "" 2 ' Mr Hamson's Poup o'day ... 3* Six starters. Betting even against -boaui; 2 to 1 against Chandler; 3to X against 6ky Blue A very pretty race between first and second, bat Foam won easily at the finish. Time: 2 rain. 52sec. Wanganw Sapling Stakes, for two year olds, 50 soys; Derby weights. Mr Newland's. Gladys, by Gladiator ... ... ... 1 Mr Higgins's P or fc- wine-hot, by Golden Grape ... ... 2 Mr Paul's Chanticleer 3 There were thirteen starters, al] uniried, and great interest was felt. After various false starts, Port-wine-hot got away with the lead, but after a quarter of a mile Gladys jumped ahead, and an exciting- struggle ensued. But Gladys had the speed, and sailed m an easy winner. Port-wine-hot and Chanticleer ran a hot race for second pl«ce, but Chanticleer swerving, lost by short head. Time : lrniu 24secs. Wanganui Stakes, two miles; 50sovs ; weight fur age. Resolution ... ... ... 1 Mufti ... ... "" '*' 2 Danebury and Laura were scratched leaving the race beuween Opawa Resolution aud Mufti v the last named was backed even against the field. At the start the' boy ridingMufti cut across the other two, amid, criss of " Cross ! Cross ! " and ' led by a length, the other two for a mile running- neck-and-neck. About a mile from home Opawa- stopped, and Resolution rac^d with Mufti. Coming up the straight they were running well together, bat Mufti got the place by half a length. A protest was immediately entered againgt Mufti for a cross, and al- ! lowed by the stewards, and the stakes were awarded to Resolution. Time : 3min oOsecrf. j Ladies' Purse 30 soys. ; welter weights for age ; l^miles. Mr Wheeler's Expectation ... i Kikapo ... ... ... 2 Tamata 3 There were four starters. Kakapo made it hot for the favorite. Expectation and Kah'.po made the running together, the others we/c not m it. After ;t n exciting contest Expectation won by halt' a length. A protest wad made against the winner for a cross, but was not allowed. Tin>e, 2 mm. 54 sec. FLYrnG Handicap of 30 soys. ; 1-| milesMay Moon 1 Haphazard ... 2 Bully-for-you ... ... 3 Eight starters. The bettiug- was m favour of Ouida and Stauley. May Moon jumped away with a lead, and was never headed, winning easily m 2min. 21sec. A greater attendance is expected next day, when the big handicap is coming off. Danebury and Chokebore have been scratched for all engagements.