THE MELBOURNE CUP.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIX, Issue 6698, 5 October 1882, Page 3

THE MELBOURNE CUP.

The following graphic enumeration of the horses engaged in the Melbourne Cup has appeared in the “Otago Daily Times,” and emanated from the pen of a Dunedin consultationist.—Review of the Flying Squadron at Flemington, October, 1882. The following towns will be represented on the occasion : Bathurst, Creswick, Anglesey, Morpeth, Hereford Bay, Hobart, Essex. Under such auspices, and in such distinguished company,, are enrolled as patrons, Lord Burleigh; Lord Clyde," Lord Lisgar, Grand Duchess, Ring Quail, Bryan O’Lynn, Lady Hampden; King of the Vale, Lord Lbftus, The Czar, Thi Duke, William Frederick, Sir Oliver, His Highness, Baronet, Sir Joseph, The Queen; her Standard Bearer," and Fandango, the Aide-de-Camp—many of whom will arrive" by H.M.S. Vanguard, Hesperian, and Boswortb. The performances of the lesser contingent offer a {airfield, asja matter of course, for criticism, and the vagaries of such a motley assemblage afford room for much spoliation. Act I.—The Drummer from Waterloo will undoubtedly create a Commotion by inciting The Barber to Grip Bassanio, an enemy of Twelve Years’ standing. This Ironmaster attempted by Sunset in company with the Assyrian, Gloster, and Cetawayo, but was repulsed by a Stiiig he received in Spite of bis Prattle, thus leaving him and . bis cousin Little Jack in a Calma mood, having played up their Ace and won the Odd Trick. Sudden appearances of Saionara the Prima Donna, who causes a Sensation by singing the Canary song from Lohengrin. Act IL—Jim Tyson, Crazy Jane, The Hebrew, and Brunette are discovered at Annandale, seated at an Omelette Supper. The Footstep of Aliander is heard, and a Scandal averted, having Transferred themselves to the room of Follio the Attache, their friend and Liberator. On Guesswork , entering he was Mistaken for Santa Claus by Jessie the cook, who concluded that this Navigator bad come as a Saunterer with the object of Piracy. On discovering her Mistake she implores forgiveness and presents him with a Crystal, a Little Gem of the First Water, iu proof of her Borrow. —Lavinia suddenly appears, and seeing Ericthoneous, her late scullerymau, exclaims, “ You Dare-bin here 1 ” Act lll.—Arrival of the Coreena, with two Wizards and a Waxwork exhibitions on board. Sadden appearance of Kal Kal, Boolka, Paul, Phoreus, and the Mulatto. These brigands, in conjunction with Eva, enveloped in a 1 Flying Jib, awaited the appearance of Generals Savanaka, Wheatear, Marticdale, Suwarrow, and Venom, whose bodies were carried off at the point of the bayonet, consigned to the Salvage bunk, and afterwards interred by Sardonyx, Cunnamulla, Segenhoe, and Gudarz. Tremendous ' excitement ! The Brigands arrested by Policemen Nautilus, Sjlvanus, Harebell, Stookwell, Rupert, Westbury, Petrel, Prometheus, Proctor, and Euclid. Grand Finale-Escape of the Brigands. Act IV.—Discovers the whole of the conspirators assembled in the “Trial Scene,” when Winifred appears with her pet Golden Butterfly, having escaped the pursuit of Grosvenor, Kohinoor, Colatoun, Iris, 66stwick, Bagot, Gardenia, Sweet William, and Hilltop. Closing scene—representing' The Rainbow cave near Belmont, in Hecla, near the Cheviot Hills. Final .Tableau.—The Judge passing sentence, as the Squadron pass in array, to ' the tune of See, the Conquering Heroes come. . ' ■ !