FORTY-FOUR YEARS AGO

Evening Star, Issue 17329, 17 April 1920, Page 3

FORTY-FOUR YEARS AGO

Civil war broke out in Samoa.. It was fomented by Colonel Steinbergor, who was captured and taken aboard H.M.S. Barracouta In a skirmish three British sailors were ki.led and three others wounded. The natives lost 11 killed and had 35 wounded. ******* The Great Autumn was a regular boil over. On the previous day against a solitary opponent Templeton was donkey-licked in the Trial Plate by Rob Roy, and consequently was forsaken. Before the start 10 to 1 against him was freely offered, but found no takers. Ariel carried a weight or Auckland money, but could only obtain second honors, the other situation being filled by Guy Fawkes. Templeton won by a length frxrtn Ariel after a punishing finish, in which Wattle displayed splendid horsemanship. Pegasus " in his report said; “ Turnim; into the straight. Cloth of Gold had a slight lead, but ran against a post, cannoning against Fishhook. Both horses fell. Cloth of Gold’s rider being severely hurt. But for that, Cloth of Gold would have gone near winning.” ******* Naturally the difference in Templeton’s on the two days gave rise to a deal of hostile comment. The difference in his form was attributed to the removal of his shoes for the later performance. Mr Delamain, Ids owner, won a lot of money, having backed him heavily and buying him in all the sweeps. In one instance Mr C. Coombs, who was his partner, bought, the winner in a £230 sweep for £lB. ******* The northern escort brought down 4,722 ounces. ******* Canterbury Provincial Government obtained an excess of nearly £60,000 beyond the estimate for the sale of Grown lands during the year. ******* At the Queen’s Theatre lima di Murska electrified the Dunedinites by her superb vocalisation. Supporting her were Signor Rosnati (most reliable of Italian tenors), Signor Susini (the finest basso ever heard in Australasia), and Signor Giammoni (prince of flautists). Assisting this incomparable quartet was Signor Ilia at the piano and a capable conductor.