AN INFURIATED MOB.
London, September 20. Thousands of persons assembled at Lilliebridge grounds yesterday to witness a race which was announced to take place between the sprint runners Hutchen and Gent. For some unknown reason no race took place, and the crowd becoming furious, set fire to the grand stand and wrecked everything about the grounds. A body of police arrived, and the mob ultimately dispersed. (Received Saptember 21, 11 50 p.m.) HOME MARKETS. London, September 19. Consols have advanced to xoij4> New Zealand 4 per cent inscribed stock continues at 99 )-_.. The market rate of discount has declined to 3^, and is now % below the bank rate. Colonial breadstuffs and tallow are without any quotable change. At to-day's wool sale 1 1,600 bales was offered, and the market was firm.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1668, 21 September 1887, Page 2
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131AN INFURIATED MOB. Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1668, 21 September 1887, Page 2
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