COUNTRY NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9164, 20 September 1888, Page 6

COUNTRY NEWS.

[FROM OUK OWN CORRESPONDENTS.] Ohaupo, Wednesday. Yesterday was wet and windy, but nevertheless there was a large attendance of settlers at the horse parade. The show of horses, however, was more remarkable for its merit than its numbers, only eight animals putting in an appearance—namely, Capapie and Ingomar owned by the Stud Co., Lowden Tam, and Merrilegs by Mr. J. Hill, Merriman by Mr. Grice, Lord Raglan by Mr. Hunt, together with Rantin Robin and Parthenopeous. Lord Raglan is a new horse, with big frame and good quarters, very like but not so large as old Prince, and should make his mark in the district. Lowden Tam, however, who was in grand condition, appeared to be the general favourite amongst heavy sires, as Merrilegs undoubtedly is above all roadsters in the district. He took his jumps at the hurdles yesterday very gamely, and is full of life. Action too, whether breeding for India or the Australian colonies, is one of the first requisites, and Merrylegs can give points on this score to any horse that has ever travelled the district, and it will be much to be regretted if after this season he should again be returned to Sydney, where he is a great favourite, and where his stock realise high prices. Between Ingomar and Cap-a-pie public favour seemed to be much divided, but for symmetry it would be hard to beat the latter, and hie crock have always proved themselves worthy of their sire. Parthenopeous did not appear to advantage. Merriman, a chestnut, by Merrylegs out of a blood mare, has some good points about him, though many object to white stockings. Duke of Albany and Master Agnes did not show up. Te Awamutu, Wednesday. At the Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday the only caee of interest was that adjourned from last sitting against Mr. Charles Innes, brewer, of Te Awamutu, who was charged with selling beer at Te Kuiti. Defendant conducted his own case, and put evidence in to prove that the beer sent to Tβ Kuiti was not malt liquor, but hop beer, indeed the cases seized showed the hop beer brand upon them. The Bench, however, considered the case proved, and inflicted a fine of £5, and costs £1 6s, allowing a fortnight for paying the same.