AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXI, Issue 7223, 24 April 1884, Page 5

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

[Pee Press Association.] (Per s-s. Te Auau, via Auckland.) NEW SOUTH WALES. Sydney, April 18. The traffic returns for Easter were very large, especially on the tramways. The races were well attended. The victory of Favo in the Cup was a great surprise, as she was quite an outsider. Great sympathy was expressed for the Hon Mr White in the loss of his fine horse Morpeth. The accident occurred soon after the start. Both Mr White's horses were nearly last. Morpeth fell, and Martini-Henri fell over hin. The latter was uninjured. So far the Ring has had all the best of it. The rain has not yet reached the country, where it is almost impossible to form any conception of the state of things. At least 00 per cent of the stock is dead in most of the districts, and the price of beef is likely to reach a shilling a pound. In and around Sydney good rains have fallen.

A fatal prize fight took place at Randwick yesterday morning. A man named Agair was killed in the ring by a coloured man named Lawson. The men were very unequally matched.

The Assembly continues the discussion of the estimates. Efforts are being made to effect reductions, but to no purpose. It is probable that Government will propose a duty on newspapers. At a sale of yearlings yesterday very poor prices were obtained. A brown colt, brother to First ’Demon, brought 300 guineas. The Lady Kingston colt went at 1120 guineas to the Hon James White. The blood horse Scamp brought 1550 guineas, and goes to the Bylong stud. A brown colt, by Musket —Pungawerewere, fetched 100 guineas. Preparations are being made for the Bishop’s enthronement next week. A number of Bishops will take part. QUEENSLAND. Parliament has been further prorogued to June 3, The Hon J. F. Garrick, who has been appointed Agent-General, will retain his position as member of the Executive and Legislative Council. No arrangement has yet been made for the appointment of Mr Garrick’s successor as Postmaster-General. VICTORIA. The Maori Embassy has been entertained by the City Council. All the members rigidly adhere to Blue Eibbon principles. A shocking coach accident occurred between Momington and Manhuston, by which one lady was killed, and several persons injured. Miss Walsh, the Secretary of the suppressed Irish Ladies’ Land League, is at present on a visit to Victoria. The President of the Legislative Council declines to give any opinion in reference to Mr Sargood’a seat, as it ought to be decided by the Crown. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. TINWALD RACES. The annual meeting of the Tinwald Race Club was held yesterday (April 23) in Mr John Carter’s paddock, Graham’s road, just outside the Tinwald township. The weather, though fair, was cold and raw, and doubtless militated with other influences against the attendance, which was not large. The first event was a Trot for local horses, and nine local hacks entered for it. Mr E. Gates’ Kate was the favourite in this event, and won it easily, Mr Chisnall’s Slider being second. The second event was the Handicap Hurdle Race, of 15 sovs, over six flights of hurdles about 3ft Cin. Nominations, 10s; acceptances, 20s. Mr A. Frisby's Captain, lOst 71b ... (DemutU) 1 Mr P, Joumeaax’s Steel Dust, lOst 71b (Smith) 2 Cigarette and Our John also ran. The race was a good one, though it was almost wholly a contest between Captain and Steel Dust. At the second hurdle Our John baulked, and so did Steel Dust, the latter thus losing ground, but the fencing afterwards was excellent, and when the straight was reached Captain had only a few lengths lead from Steel Dust. This lead was steadily reduced right up to the winning post, where Captain won by a neck. Cigarette being a long way off third, and Our John nowhere. Tinwald Cup (handicap) of 25 sovs ; second horse saves stakes. Nomination 20s ; acceptance 20s. One mile and a half, Mr A. Hathorn’r Shepherdess, Bst ICib nr, , , , , (Mitchell) 1 ■Mr Appleton s Tramp, Bst {Elliott) 2 Roseneath (9st) also ran. The start was a good one, and Shepherdess came to the front at the offset, with Tramp well up at +v? r 5 S°° n after passing the stand on the first round Tramp was able to get on eventerma with the leader, and worked to the front, a position, however, which Shepherdess soon regained. Roseneath meanwhile was spent and out of it. To the turn Shepherdess kept the lead, but a neck and neck race down the straight raised the hopes of Tramp’s backers high. Those hopes were not realised, for Shepherdess was not passed, and won by a nose the closest finish, of the day. Maiden Plate, of 10 sovs. For hones that have never won public money previous to date of entry. Weight for age. Entrance, 1 sov. One mile? Mr J. Bland’s Camellia (Mitchell) 1 Mr F. Lewis’ Kitty (L T. ew i B { o Messrs Alexander Bros’ Olive Branch Kitty got the best of the Btartfcamelfia

being nest her. The throe ran in Indian file nntil entering the straight. In the run homo Camellia pulled in the slack daylight between her and the leader, and just won the money by a nock. Selling Hack Race, of 10 sovs. Winner to bo sold for 15 sovs, any surplus to go to the funds Bstup. Entrance, 1 sov. One mile. Seafiohl 1

Steel Dust won the Consolation. In the Hurry Scurry Our John was first past the post, but a protest wits afterwards entered. A totalisator was on the ground and did a fair business.

THE SYDNEY ST LEGER. (From the A r.jiif.) The St Legor was reduced to u match between Martini-Henry and Legrand, both of whom stripped in excellent condition. Lapmnd looked a little lighter than when hewon the Champion Stakes, but he was mellow and glossy in bis coat, and doubtless wpuld have been fancied just as much as his opponent, had ho not betrayed symptoms of soreness in his work. MartiniHenry’s frieujis, consequently, were brimful of confidence that the Champion Stakes form would bo reversed. Huxley, who rode the favourite, made tho pace very merry, for directly tho word was given, ho cut out the work, and led by a couple of lengths into the a Haight. O’Brien, with great judgment, never asked his horse to go near the loader, until they approached the distance, when he made his effort, and in a moment had the favourite in difficulties, Martini-Henry struggkdon gamely enough, but ho had met his master, and the public form of the son of Epigram was corroborated, amid one of the wildest scenes of excitement, the spectators treating Legrand to a great ovation, the cheering being repeated again and again when the colt returned to the enclosure. Mr Donald Wallace also mot with a round of applause, his straightforward conduct having made him the most popular sportsman on the Australian turf. It must have been doubly gratifying to him to have received such an ovation in New South Wales. The winner, os most of our readers are aware, was bred by the late Sir Joshua Bell, in Queensland, and is a son of Epigram and Legend.

SHEFFIELD COURSING CLUB. The Sheffield Coursing Club’s first meet of this season, was commenced on Tuesday morning, on the estate of Mr W. Minchin, and taking in and finishing for the day on Mr 6. Eutherford’s estate. The weather was all that could he desired. Although all hands met early, owing to one or two small things being overlooked it was rather late before sport began. In the first paddock hares got up very fast, the majority being lost through bad judgment. After this, and for the rest of the day, it was rather a treat to see a hare. Trial Stakes for, puppies of both sexes. Open to members of the Club only. Entrance fee, .£2 2s; first dog, 60 per cent; - second, 25 per cent; third, 15 per cent of stakes. Mr C. Campbell’s r and w d Abercorn by Champagne Charlie—Marigold, beat Mr John Armstrong’s blk and w b Snow Flake by SnowballNettle. Mr John Brown’s blk and w b Clio by JustinianSpeedy, beat Mr James Taylor’s f d Prince by Pluto -Ply. Mr Thomas M’Kie’s blk and wb Fly Light by Streak o’Ligiit—ldeliiah, beat Mr A. J. Warring’s blk and w b Isabel by Mike—Sprite. Mr Alexander’s blk and w b Forget-me-not by Spring—Bose, ran a bye. 11. Clio beat Abercorn Forget-me-not beat Fly Light. Malvern Plate, for all-aged greyhounds, open to members of any recognised Club. Entrance fee —2 2s. First dog, 60; second, 25; third, 15 per cent of stake. Mr G. Plaskett's w f b Fairy Queen, by Spring—- ■ Strike a Light, ran a hye Mr W. H. Porter’s w f b Pareora, by Crichope Linn—Lancashire Lass, heat Mr J. Taylor’s b w d Charles Peace, by Pluto—Fly Mr Charles Campbell's f b Bessie Bell, by Young Eidley—Eubiua, beat Sir W. H. Porter’s r w d Patience, by Balmoral— Ouida Mr G. W. M’Eae’s r w d Box, by Eichmond — Flora M’Donald, beat Mr J. Forward’s r w b Queen of Spain, by Bluey—Maritana Mr E. P. Hill’s f w d Burgundy, by Champagne Charlie —Eocket

For the Trial Stakes, from a very indifferent slip, Abercorn led Snow Flake, turned, and let the bitch in a couple, placed her again, and made most of the running until the hare was lost on the road. In a very short and smart course Clio beat Prince, the hare making through a gate. Under favour of the slip, Isabel led Fly Light to the hare. Fly Light then came in with two or three smart turns, gave place to Isabel, then gave her the go-by, turned and drove the hare through the fence. Forget ran a bye. In the second round Abercorn led Clio, but gave place to her when it came to work, the bitch being very handy, and finishing up with a very smart kill. Forget-me-not led Fly Light and let her in two or three times on suffrage. For the Malvern Plate Fairy Queen ran a bye. From a long slip Pareora led Charles Peace, then allowed the dog to come, but he proved very awkward, and let her in again. Here they were joined by a third, the judge deciding in favour of the slut. At the start it seemed that Patience would beat the old favourite Bessie Bell, but after the first two turns she got in, and held possession for some considerable time. The hare made through a fence. Here Patience gave up, the fawn following up and killing in the next paddock. Box, in a very short course, beat Queen of Spain* Box led, then gave place to the slut, came in again, and drove for some distance, the pair subsequently picking her out of the fence.

The second day’s coursing was commenced on Mr Mathias’ estate under rather unfavourable circumstances, for'it rained the best part of the morning and during the day at intervals. Otherwise the day proved to he good for sport and pleasure. Teial Stakes. Final Coubsk. Clio beat Forget-me-not. Malvebn Plate. 11. Parcora beat Fairy Queen Burgundy beat Beasie Bell Box ran a bye. 111. Bor beat Burgundy Pareora ran a bye. Final Coubse. Pareora beat Bor. The deciding course for the Trial Stakes was a /ery long one, winding up with a kill. The black spurted away with the lead, but going up the fence the white gave her the go-bye, and turned the hare before it could reach the plantation. After this the two kept well together, but the hare seemed to favour Clio, who kept her opponent on the outside running for the most part. In the second round of the Malvern Plate Pareora led Fairy Queen, scored half a dozen points, and gave place to the Queen, wko killed, thus putting herself out of all show. Burgundy and Bessie Bell were sent away from a long slip, and to a regular traveller. The dog took the lead through a gate (yid turned the hare back into the paddock, but neither dogs overtook it, both losing eight at the fence. Box and Burgundy ran two no courses, in the latter of which Burgundy struck a wire fence, but did not seem so seriously hurt as was expected. In the final Pareora gave Box very little show. The hare was a racer, very little being done with him save a turn and two or three wrenches, the dog only scoring one wrench, FOOTBALL. The First Fifteens of Canterbury and Christ’s Colleges met on the College ground yesterday, and, a very pleasant game resulted in a draw, both sides kicking a goal from the field. Montgomery kicked one from a mark, and Cotterill secured the goal for the boys. A match was played yesterday between the Boys’ High School and Second Fifteen of Christ’s College. The School, who played two men short, had the best of the game throughout, but, by a piece of luck.

the College obtained n try just before time, and won the game by 7 points to 5. THE SYDNEY TRIP. [Pee Press Association.] DUNEDIN, A rim. 23. The, Otago Rugby Union have chosen the following players as the Otago portion of the football team for Sydney Messrs James; Allon, 11, Kraddon, J. O’Donnell, Q. S. Robertson, and J. Taiaroa. The whole team moot at Wellington on May 10.

The following loams will represent East Christ' church in their matches on Saturday i

First Fifteen v. First Sydenham, on Bust Christchurch uroiuni, at 2.30 p.m. sharpW. Ct. A tack, F. Fuller (captain), J. Fuller, Fooks, Francis, Holmes, Haskell, Kostoven, Monntfort, Moorohouse, Buy nor, T. 1,. Smith, H. Sh and, It. J. Wilson, and G. H. Wilson. Second Fifteen v. Second Sydenham, on around of latter at Sydenham; tram leaves Cathedral fqwvro at 2,15 p.m.: - Atkinson, Barge, Edgar, Fishor, T. Fuller, Johnston, dagger, hough, Mould, Montgomery, Paul (captain), Phillips, M'Noil, J. W, Shaud, and West; emergency—W. Bouvkc.

Reserve Fifteen v. Sydenham Juniors, on ground of latter at Sydenham ; tram leaves Cathedral square at 2.15 sharpßalfour, Denham, Dow, J. Dunlop, D. Dunlop, Clmrlesworth. Hinge, Leaver, A. Louisson, P. Muter, Xtich, A. Hobbs, A. Price, Tait, audit. Wood; emergencies—S. Muter and D. Sutherland. The following will represent the first and second Fifteens of Sydenham against Bast Christchurch, on Saturday next, the former playing ou E.O.F.C. ground and the latter on the Sydenham ground:— First Fifteen. —Ogier, Boare, J. Fleming, M'Lean, lies (Captain), Allardyce, G. Fleming, J. Hohau, Jackson, Itraithwnite, Dobbs, Stevenson, Jeffreys, W«*kcs, and Marr. Second Fifteen. Petrie, Hulston, Washer, Mason, Smith, Wallace, Sutherland, Qarty, Lockwood (Captain), Perceval, Slater, Johnson, Bussell, George, and A. Lawrence; emergencies-Phillips, Atkinson, Pointiu, Hall, Pago, and H. Beore. Play to commence on both grounds at 2.45 p.m. ; players are requested to he Eunotual. A practice will he held on the Sydennm ground this evening nt 4.30, when every member is expected to turn up. Any member unable to play, please give notice to Selection Committee this evening. The following will represent the Sydenham Junior Football Club in their match with the Third Fifteen of the East Christchurch Club on Saturday next on tho ground of the former at 2.45 p.m.Messrs W. Cain, M'Sherry, Clarkson, M‘Leau, Maun, Comer, Donnelly, Lafferty, Fabian, Gordon, Dunham, Jack, T. Cain, Gcorgo, and Kohson j emergency, B. Gee. The following will represent the Merivale Football Club in their matches ou Saturday. First Fifteen v. Lincoln College, at LincolnA. Gapes, H. Evans, Halley, Parkins, Lowry, Smith, Garrard, Hoaro, Curtis, Scrimshaw, Hiddlestone, Gapes, W. Evans, Nuttull, Greenwood. Second Fifteen v. Richmond F.C., on the Merivale ground : —Pozzi (Captain), Mummery, Bull, Pope, Bennetts, Noil, De Mans, Ashby, F. Evans, Hobbs, Munday, Hawthorne, Reid, Crowley, R. Hill; emergencies— Scrimshaw, Woodard. The first fifteen will meet at M'Alpine's stables at 1 o’clock sharp. Any member unable to play will please let the Secretary know at once.

The following null represent Eichmond on Saturday next against Merivale Second Fifteen Ballantyne, MtDonnell, Empsou, Gourley, Prehhle, Gatherer, Anderson, Dearsley, Sorton, Williams (Captain), Hnydon, Turner, Butcher, Thomson, Bates ; emergencies—Bradford, Cotton, Burson, RIFLE MATCH. The Christ’s College Cadets have challenged the Christ’s College Eifles and the Wellington College Cadets to a rifle match on the following terms Ten competitors a side j seven shots each at 200, 300, and 400 yards, any military position ; regulation targets; weapons, rifles or carbines. The firing will take place on Wednesday next. The following will represent the challengers, subject to alterations: Captain Richards, Honorary Lieutenant Webb, Sergeant Eobison, Corporal Acland, Cadets Chisholm, A. Perry, E. Studholme, Williamson, Worthy, H. Stack. Emergencies— Sergeant Harper, Cadets F. Perry, J. Wright, H. Weston and Blakiston.

THE AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN AT HOME. The following is the programme of the Australian Eleven: — May 15: v. Oxford University, at Oxford May 19: v. Surrey, at Oval May 22 : v. M.C.C. and ground, at Lords May 26: v. Orleans Club, at Orleans May 29 : v. Gentlemen, at Lords June 2: v. All England, at Derby June 5: v. Lancashire, at Manchester June 9: v. Yorkshire, at Bradford June 12 : v. Notts, at Nottingham June 16: v. Players, at Sheffield June 19: v. North, at Manchester June 23: v. Gloucestershire, at Clifton June 26: v. Gentlemen, at Oval June 30: v. Notts, at Nottingham July 3: v. Midland Counties, at Birmingham ‘ July 7: v. Liverpool, at Liverpool July 10: v. All England, at Manchester July 14: v. Leicestershire, at Leicester July 17: v. Yorkshire, at Huddersfield July 21: v. England, at Lords July 24: v. Sussex, at Brighton July 28: v. Lord Sheffield’s Eleven, at Sheffield Park July 31: v. Players, at Oval August 4: v. Kent, at Canterbury August 7: v. Eleven of England, at Hastings August 11: v. All England, at Oval August 14: v. G loucestershire, at Clifton August 21: v. Notts, at Nottingham August 25 : v. Old and Present'Cantabs, at Cambridge August 28: v. South, at Oval Sept. 4: v. I Zingari.