SPORTING.

Evening Post, Volume LX, Issue 107, 2 November 1900, Page 6

SPORTING.

<9 , RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES. The final gallops of the Cup horses yesterday were watched by a large number of onlookers. The tracks were in firstrate order, Glenogle was the first out, and strode over a mile in lmin 51sec on the plough. Cannie Chicl and Somerled ran the lasl six furlongs of a mile and a- quarter in lmin 24£ sec, the latter appearing to finish the 'better of the pair. Advance and Tortulla registered a fast* mile on the grass, which occupied lmin 45J,sec, the pair finishing strongly and well. Nihilist traversed a similar distance in lmin 47 l-ssee. Torpina and Scottish Minstrel finished together over the same distance, run in lmin 48soc, while Dundas, moving freely, traversed a mile ond a quarter alone, the last" eight furlongs occupying lmin 46isec. Silzannah brushed over six furlongs in lmin 20£ sec, and Miss Delaval defeat * Ideal and Oavalierio over once round, run in 2min 314 sec, the latter two were, however, not iully extended. Malatua, Materoa, and Fulmen were associated in a working gallop over a, mile and a half. They were joined by Warbeck and Peerage, and all raced homcf together, ihe Cup horses finished i7i the order namei, but O'Biuen's representative was apparently going easy at the finish. The time for the full journey was 2min 46isec. Clytie was better than Sara over a mile, run in lmin 50 l-ssec, and Terrapin and Jabber were together at the end of a six furlong spin, run m hnin 21£ see. Boreas, who is very well, compassed a useful circuit, while B i'wr easily defeated .lupiter over a brilliant' iive furlongs run in lmin 3t}scc, and the last half-mile in GOsec. Rougemont and Garmoran ran the last half-mile of a sixfurlong sprint in 52^see. Military was (better than Cavalry over' a mile, the last seven furlongs of , which took ln\jn 34.J,sec. .Strathnairn ran the round in 2min 30* cc and the last mile and a quarter in 2min 17scc, and finished well. Mrst Blood and Chorus Girl brushed over four furlongs in 51sec. Casabianca, Heiress, and The Shannon finished together at the end of a, mile, run in lmin 50^sec, and Osliak easily defeated Sentry over half a mile in 50 l-ssec, Antigone and Battler leaving a similar distanco behind them in 50sec. Hermosa was better than Tsaritsa over six fuvlongs v run' in lmin 21£ sec, while Fashion and' Whitney galloped a mile, the last six furlongs taking lmin 22f-ec. Indian Queen and la ran the Welcome Slakes distance up the back in 514-ssec, and St. Ronald, Golden Rule, and Red.in brushed over five furlongs, finishing together. Transport and Cherrystone dashed over four furlongs in 51 3-ssec, wlnlo Long Tom took "53sec to complete the same distance. .Goldspur ran the same distance in 49isec — a fine performance — Derry came down in a. (schooling task, and gavo his rider (G. Wall) a severe fall, the muscles of his neck being strained. He was taken to the Hospital. The Spinner and Ilex ran a mile and a quarter the last mile occupying lmin 54sec. Goklenmere and Windwlristle brushed over five furlongs in lmi*L 7sec. Vanilla galloped six furlongs in lmin 21isec, while Margot defeated Melita over half a mile ran in 51scc.

Monday morning attendance at the Telegraph Office has been altered from 9.30 to 10 a.m. Four of Trooper Eyan's comrades in South Africa, acted as pall-bearers at his funeral yesterday — thejt were: Co.ourSergeant Neilson (Second Contingent), Farrier-Sergeant Wallace, Troopers Bould and Yoimg (First Contingent). v Immediately behind the boffin, came deceased's horse, with his aiding boots in the stirrup.? reversed, the mourners and public' following, and. a detachment of Heretaunga Mounted Rifles, and about forty Volunteers, brought up the rear. Altogether the procession'- was about three-quarters of a mile long. At the cemetery, where a lai'go crowd, chiefly Maoris, had assembled, the coffin was borne to the grave side by a detachment of the Heretaungas. The burial service was conducted by the Rev. Father Lane. Wreaths were sent by the Ministry, members of Parliament, the Heretaungas, and many others. One from Trooper Young's family, was in red, white, and blue colours, and represented a bayonet and cross belt. Captain Loveday, assisted by Sergeants-Major Bro.wn and Crispin, was in charge of the arrangements. The Hon. C. H Mills represented the Ministry, and Major Owen the Defence- Department. The "work of widening the main road between the Caledonian Hotel and Newtown Park is to be pushed on as rapidly as possible. The City Council has entrusted the necessary surveys to Messrs. Mason and Richmond and Mr. E. W. Scaton. latter is to take the section between the Caledonian Hotel and the New town School, while the survey of the remainder of the road is- to be surveyed by /Messrs. Mason and Richmond. Lyell Bay boach, which is one of the best in New Zealand, is a favourite resoit for picnic parties on public holidays, but hitherto there has been no suitable means of communication. This want has now been supplied, as a daily 'bus service has started running via Kilbirnie. The residents of Kilbirnie will al.«o benefit by a quicker conveyance than ihoy have had in tho past! The time-table is announced elsewhere. The monthly meeting of th s e Women's (Social and Political League was held at tho room, Oddfellow*' ITall, last evening. Mr. M'Lean gave an address oijj "Coal and Ciime." It was decided to urge the Uovernment to nationalise the coal mines, also the classification of prisoners and their employment on reproductive works, such as raid-making, tvec planting, etc. A voto of thanks to the lecturer closed the mooting. Sergeant Cull en, of Christchuwfti, recently promoted to that rank, has been transferred to Wellington and arrived hero yesterday. The following will represent tho Taihoa team v. Hovers B at Newt own tomorrow : — Bock, Summorhayes, Edwards, Eversleigh, Hickey, Hylton. Kitching Mitckin&on, jMurrell, Snoad, Wentherull ; emergencies, Tilsley, Eteveneaux.

Tho Dairy Commissioner (Mr. J. A. KinsiJla) propose-* to leave for the South ul. the beginning of next week. Ho ■n ill pay a visit to the Chrislchurch Show afterwards inspecting the factories on the Peninsula, and will probably return via the AVest Const. It is (Ik intention of the Upper Hutt Ritlo Club to celebrate its ' anniversary by a riiic mutch, on tho Princo oi Wales Birthday if it can obtain tho necessary weapons and ammunition from the Government. Mr. Fidd, M.H.8., is iising his efforts to induce the authorities to give the required assistance. The Commissioner of Police has raised Sub-Inspector Macdonnell, of Greymouth, formerly of Wellington, to the rank of Inspector, and he will remain in charge of \he Greymouth district. Sergeant Patrick Black, of Christ church, formerly of Napier, has been promoted to a Sublus'pcctorship. The sitting of the Court of Appeal will probably terminate next week. To-morrow morning, the Court will deliver the judgments in the following cases: — Wellington and Manawatu Rai 7 way Company v M'Lcod, Doughey and Brennan, M'Donald v. M'Farlane, Kebbell v. Ollivier, Jones v. New Zealand Trust and L"6an Company ; Commissioner of Stamps v. Bank of New Zealand, Staples v, Corby. Argument in the Karori-road tunnel case was concluded this morning. Their Honours reserved their decision. The cape of Moore v. the Public Trustee was then argued* The question to be decided is whether the registration under tho Land Transfer Act of a void document relating to the lease of native land in Taranaki validates the document. Dr. j Findlay was for the appellant- (Moore), and Mr. Stafford appeared for the Public Trustee. Judgment Avas reserved. As we go to press, argument is proceeding in the Danneviike ca.se of Matthews v. Dampney Bros., an appeal by Matthews against the judgment of the • Supreme Court of Wellington, relative to a transaction in sheep. The annual camp of the Petone Navals will break up to-morrow. During tho present week, the company has compel6d for the prizes offered by the Defence Department to the various garrison artillery companies for the best big gun shooting. The 6in guns at Ngahauranga Forts were used for the purpose, the target being towed past them b} r the torpedo launch. Lieut. -Colonel Messenger acted as umpire. The results of the competition throughout the colony will be known in a few' days. , The Secretary for Agriculture (Mr. J. D. Ritchie) will leave for Christchurch on Saturday. ' The Wellington Garrison Band visited Porirua Asylum last night, and played a capita! programme, which was much appreciated by the patients. At the Shamrock Hotel last night, Mr. R. D. Hanlon, the well-known chemist of Molesworlh-street, was entertained by a number of business men on the occasion of his approaching marriage, and presented Mith a memento of their esteem. Tho palo of tho entire stock of tho Sydney Cash Drapery Company goes on tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. on the premises, Cuba-street; £4800 worth of Block is to bo sold. Mceots. Fabian Bros, and Co. aro tho auctioneers. Mr. E. Penrco, of tho Boot Arcade, Cuba-street and Lambton-quoy, has just opened a special shipment of ladies and gent's American footwear, which ho will sell at popular prices. Under instructions from Mr. J. G. Griffiths, pawnbroker,' of Court enay-placo, Mowrp. Sidey and Co. will sell unredeemed pledges tat their rooms to-mcrrow afternoon, commencing at 2 o'clock. Mo^rs. A. and R. Mcech and Co. adverlipo a salo of fumituro and effects tomcrrow at their rooms, Manners-street, at 2 i).m. Special attention is direclod to tho electric light display which will bo made at Tho Now House this evening. Ladioa' Bailor hats, laco ties, and trimmed mil* linery will form prominent features. This week's Sportsman contains numerous portraits and illustrations of interest, including a Eerie? of members of tho Wanganui Operatic Society in the "Mikado," Ol 2. Mr. T. Shields notifies his customers that ho is now showing a choice- lot of tweeds. Ho guarantees tho fit aud quality of every SU'ifc. Tho steamer Duchess -Vill run to Day's Bay to-morrow and Sunday mornings and afternoons at tho usual hours. Tho return trip from, tho Bay to-morrow is fixed for 6 p.m. instead of 5 p.m. Mr. A. Lindsay advertises ihat in view of an enlargement about to bo made to his shop in Cuba-streot, ho has to make a speedy clearance, and ho will accordingly offer tho whole of his slock at bargain prices to-morrow and next week. Messrs. Loasby and Isaac, who have just opened their new shop at 45, Cuba-street, call attention to thoir well-assorted stock of JOnglish, French and American boots and shoos at prices to suit all classes. Old nnd new patrons are asked to note the new addres?.