WANGANUI. 6th January.

Evening Post, Volume XVII, Issue 313, 7 January 1879, Page 2

WANGANUI. 6th January.

Mr. F. Delamain writes to the Chronicle threatening proceedings because of certain strictures on his conduct in making it a condition of his running Maritana tor the big handicap at the Rangitikei races, that he should share in the proceeds with the holders of the favorite in tbe principal sweep. Mr. Delamaio objects to the term "shady" as applied to his conduct, and says he did nothing but what is commonly dene, and is considered perfectly legitimate in racing circles. If that be so, says the Chronicle, then all we can say is, so much the worse lor racing and alt connected with it. 7th January. An unsuccessful attempt was made yesterday morning to get the Arthur Wakefield off. She was then lightened, and the anchor placed farther out. There being not much sea last evening she was hove to the edge of the channel, and the Clyde then towed her inside the beads. The estimated value of the cargo is £2500 to £3000, which is insured in the South British. The schooner is also insured in the same office. She has. had a severe bumping, but as yet no material damage has been ascertained. It is stated that it will be a general average claim.