SPORTING NEWS.

Auckland Star, Volume XXII, Issue 143, 18 June 1891, Page 12

SPORTING NEWS.

V.R.C. WINTER MEETING.

(J!T CAME. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Melbourne, this day. Jitpitkr has been allotted 9.st in the V.X.C, Grand National Hurdle Race mid 1 Out in the Grand National Steeplechase. The Douglas named in the cablegram on Monday was Jupiter's owner.

The two patients, Wright and Cook, who were inoculated tome time ago with Koch's tuberculine with a view to curing consumption, aro still in tha Hospital. Upon making inquiry to-day as to their condition, wo were informed that both patients are doing well.

Tho following is tho result of the final seventh fsgSjs&r'-d handicap ran last night.:— Bailey 1; I'urdy (3£yde), 2; Keenhan (<U-yi.ls), 3 ; Mcßennots ISAyds), 4. Won aitor a close finish, not a yard between" first nnd last man. The rinal of tho consolation wae : Lnxon, 1 ; Frost, 2 ; Goldsbury, 5; Wilson, 4 ; a. close rhush.

Captain G. Reid and Lieutenant Webster of the "O" Battery have both resigned their positions in the corps. Mr Webster ut-ites that he has not time to devote to the

affairs of the company, It-, is understood in town that the resignations are not unconnected wkli fche strictures passed on tho "O" Battery in coni.ection with the recent sham fight.

John George Smith, bush contractor, of Hikutaia, Thames, to-day did petition to be adjured bankrupt. The liabilities are £108 and tho assets £54.

The Auckland Provincial Agricultural Association, foimed the other day, have a:> important meeting tomorrow. There is to be a discussion on the proposal to license and tax entire horB3S, and us there are very pronounced opinions for and against the proposal, the discussion should bs an animated cno. The selection of a secretary is also to be made to-morrow, and as much of the success of tho Association depends on tho character of the gentleman appointed to the position, the members will doubtless £■■>•> rory carnitti <,?on3idjrition to the apJ jjiioeticDß eeaiit;