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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXI, Issue 5058, 8 March 1900, Page 3

St. Patrick's Day Kports—The Secretary informs ua that George Sutherland, who has been racing with much success in Australia, has entered for the Bports here on the Friday,~l6th, and will be a certain competitor. Entries have also been received from riders all over the colony, bo that a successful meeting can be looked forward to

Accident—Mr Walker, balser, while doii g his rouud this afternoon, about 2 o'clock, lout control of his horse, and while turning the oorner of Cameron Sbreet, opposite the railway station, he was thrown out of the trap on his head, receiving several cuts about his face and hands. Dr M-itide, who happened to be close at hand, had the unfortunate man conveyed to his home., where he is doing %s well as can be expected The Pacific Cable— At the Chamber of Commerce, Wellington, a communication was reoeived from the Queensland Chamber urging the immediate consl ruction of the Pocific cable. It was decided to bring the matter under the notice of the Government. Replying to the Chamber the PoitmaßterGeneral states he cannob at present; ccc his way (0 alter the inland rates for telegrams. — Ptbia Association telegram.