MIKING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 14785, 18 March 1910, Page 6

MIKING.

■ Tli<> Mulyiicnx Uivor was lift 10in above the luirniiil mark at Alexandra yesterday inoiiiiiijj, ami tlio weather was fine. lne .UasUiion dredge having bet'ii closed down lor boiler inspection, the dredgereports thai lie will have it wash u■' I o-day. Jhe ti:;i-Ir of the \\ nilcui;! (hedge reports < that boiler inspection was iinished lust luesday, and lie Has washed up lor a return of 2hm Tdivl for 132 hours' dredging. The maMer of lho Sandy l'oint (hedge reports having dredged 140 horns last, week fiver a out four chains wide, and worked ahead 20ft. since starting. The average height of face above water level was 2blt, tin.' dee|ic.-l portion- of tho ground being' on the river sido of the cut. where it'was 31)11, while on the inside it. was 28ft. 'Ihe lace is si ill very line, with no seams shelving above Ihe water line, and in many places it is pure silt from top to bottom. The dredge had a good run dining Ihe week, bin the prcspects were poor for the amount of stull handled. The gold won was mostly very line, lie has plenty of stacking room at present owing to the high slate of the river. ■ \\ hen she was put out of commission nearly a year ago. the Ivura dredge was only able to average from 7oz to 1007, ov Ip.is per week for an average turnover of about 5000 cubic yards of .stull'. About, six months ago thin dredge was purchased by a private investor, whe at once doubled her buckct capacity, and we arc informed that since resuming operations at Waikain the dredge has not only doubled tho amount of spoil weekly, but has also doubled her weekly returns, which have averaged from 17oz to 20oz per week since resuming o)x?rations. In this case, a simple engineering expedient has turned an idle dredge into a money-making proposition, and if is proliable that this course will be adopted elsewhere where, similar conditions prevail. Tho following; cablegram was received yesterday from the master of the Stanley Furacalc dredge. Manila:—''Thirty-two ounces for three days 14 hours, to February 19. Have been obliged to shut down for repairs and through sieknese." Preachers, lecturers, singers, public speakers, and teachers should remeinlwr that TUSSICIiIiA is the best preventive of hoarfotiM; and laryngitis, because it keeps the breathing cr air-pa.ssn.2es in a dear and heathy condition, and fortifies them against the attacks uf (imi'li aud Cold. ... ■ , •

I li(-_ Ota go No. Z drciJgc was closed down liii-t Thursday for repairs lo the elevator, i'.., occupy about a fortnight. I lie No. 2 dredge had a full week's run, but the high state of Ihe river inierfcral will) operations and accounted for Ihe ""Kill return. _ A I'oporl from Mannocklmrn Male* thai: ii is ficely understood that- in all probability » large number of men will be put on the reef* at the Caledonian on Ihe Carriel; before the winter, wheie Mr lies hits been prospecting on an extensive scale for some considerable time. It in mi id thai, the blue quart-/,, which in the cariy days proved unpayable through not bain;,' abie lo save tin; gold, will, when treated in a proper manner, be highly payable. Should this be the case thoracis a chance o! the Carriel; oncc more booming- again, and I lie reefs worked down to far deeper levels. The Thames Advertiser stales thai after the recent fatality at the Waihi mine none of the jnen went to work in the morning. It is said that, this is practically Ihe result of a resolution passed hv the union, it, being considered a marl; of respect to their deceased mates, for all men in a mine where a fatality takes place to immediately knock off work till after (he funeral. It is staled tlmt. this-practice is in vogue in other mining centres. A largely attended meeting of Ihe miners was subsequently held, when st was resolved by a big majority that when a fatal accident occurs the men cease work in iJvat particular mine, and do not return to work till the victim has been interred. An amendment to the effect, that all men cease work during the shift in winch a, fatality occurs, ami also oil, the day of the funeral, was lost. Our Alexandra, correspondent informs us .that tho pumping plant belonging lo the Karaumti Dredging Company sank on the claim yesterday morning, and was washed aw'ay. 'Phi' plant is now lying on I lie rocks belov.- ihe bridge, only the highest portions being visible above water level. DUNEDIN STOCK EXCHANGE. Sales.—There were no sales reported yesterday beyond a parcel of Okl Haurakis at 3s 9d, with delivery 111 eight weeks. The market generally was dull, and quotations did not lead to sales, although in some instances a' tiarow margin separated buyer and seller. The following are yesterday's latest quotations, subject to the usual brokerage:— Dredging Stocks. Alexandra Eureka—Sellers 3s. Blackwater—Buyers 3s 9(1, sellers ss. Central Charlton—Buyers Is 9d, sellers Z's 611. Electric—Sellers 4s. Golden. Bed—Buyers ISs 6d, sellers £1. Koputui—Sfillers £1 6s. . . Manuhorikia— Sellers 10s. Mystery Flat—Sellers £1- Is. - Nelson Creek—Sellers 16s 6d. No Town Creek—Sellers 10s. Otago—Buveis 16s, sellers £1. l'actolus—Sellers 5s 6d. Rise and Shine—Buyers £2 4s 6d, sellers £2 6s. Rising Sun—Buyers £1 18s 611. Sailor's Bend—Sellers 10s. Stanley Paraeale—Sellers 19s. Minint, Stocks. Muddy Terrace—Buyers £1 4s. Nokomai Hydraulic—Buyers 16s, sellers £L Consolidated Goldlields—Buyers £1 2s, sellers £1 Zs Sd. New "Zealand Crown—Sellers Ss 4d. Old Hauraki—Buyers 4s, sellers 4e 2d. Talisman Consolidated—Buyers £2 12s 6d, sellers £2 ,13s 3d. Waihi—Sellers £9 14s 6d. Waihi Extended—Buyers 3s 2d, sellers Ja 6d. Waihi Grand Junction—Buyers £1 14s, sellers £1 14s 3d. Investment Stocks. Bank of Now Zealand—Buyers £9 12s. National Insurance—Sellers £1 9s. Standard Insurance—Buyers ill 2s 6d. Union Steam Ship Company—Buyers £1 Us 3d, sellers £1 lis 9d. Weslport Coal—Buyers £6 2s 6d. National Mortgage—Buyers £3. Mosgiel Woollen—Buyers £2 16s. New Zealand Drug (£2)— Buyers £2 7s. New Zealand Paper Mills—Buyers £1 is fcl. . New Zealand Portland Cement—Buyers £2. M'Leod's Soap—Buyers £13 10i. . • SPORTING. RACING IN AUSTRALIA. Press Association—l'.y ToMraph—'Jopyrijlit. ' SYDXEY. March 17. (Receved March'l7. al 3.5 p.m.) '. Al the Rosehill meeting Bobrikort won ihe Rawson Stakes, weiglrt for age, boating Hoax and Britain. The New Zealander won by a length, alter being ridden out to beat Hoax. Time, limn soscc. NAPIER PARK RAC 158. (Per Ukiteu Pkkss Assocu'riuN. 1 NAI'IEKj March 17. ! Slight showers fell before the (irst race at i the Napier Park Racing Club's autumn meeting:.to-day, but. (h'd not have any eflect j on the attendance, whicii was considerably | better than on, the lirst day. The course j was in good order. Nine bookmakers were j licensed—tliiec at £20 10s each and six at, j £10 10s. Tho sum of £11,533 was handled j at the machine, as against £10,713 for. the i autumn meeting last year. Results:— OMAIIU HACK HANDICAP lIURDLE RACE, Of 80sovs. One mile and a-lialf. Ml' W. J. Douglas's br m. Polyanthus, by Tho Possible—'Violet. aged, 12.2 (.J. O'Conneli) 1 Mr Deianey's Merrie lawn, 9.1 [carried 9.4] (W." Wood;) 2 Ml* lienuelt's Centaur, 9.4 (U. Thomson) 3 Also started: Forest 9.13, Uakley 9.4. Merrie Lawn was the lirst to show out, but Ills Hold had gone only two furlongs j wlien Polyanthus look command, and was i novel- beaded, winning easily by, one length; three lengths between second and third. Time,'2miu 50 2-ssee. 'TELEGRAPH HACK HANDICAP, Of 80so\v<. Six furlongs. Mr A. Pet era's br f Moree, by Merriwee —Sirephon mare, 3yrs. 8.0 (L. Wilson)' 1 Mr Parker's Fort, William, S.lO (F. Portor) 2 Mi- Harris's Niwaru, 7.5 (K. Crerar) 3 Also started: Toauga 9.5. Mayflower 8.3, Orlygia 8.2, Amaru 7.13. Lord Possible 7.11, Bandalero 7.6, Kildouan 7.3. Moutoa Girl 6.10.' Composed 6.7 (carried 7.2). Amaru was the first out, but was soon joined by Kort William. The latter led into the straight, with Moree bandy, Half-way down the sUaight, Moree took charge, and won by a length,- two lengths separating second and third.' Tims, lmin 16 4-feec. CLOSE MEMORIAL HANDICAP, Of ISOsove. One mile and a distance. Mr G. Castle's b c L'lmnora, by Sl. Clements—Ora, 4yrs, 7.7 [carried 21b over] (H. Gray) 1 Mr Kem])'s Parable, 8.5 (W. Kirk) ... 2 .Mr Watt's Bridge, 7.3 (E. Lowe) ... 3 Also started: Bolliu 8.1, lvopu 7.7, Lamsdorff 7.0. Separator 6.7. Parable and Clemora look up the running afler four furlongs had keen covered, and in a great finish Clcmora won by a head, the same distance between second and third. Time, lmin 55soc. ' KUAO HANDICAP, Of lOOsovs. Four furlongs and a-lialf. Hon. J. D. Ormond's br e Birkdale, by Birkenhead—Thame, 8.12 (F. D. Jones) 1 Mr La wry's Koliinoor, 9.10 (L. Wilson) 2 Mr Uigliden's Gloss. 7.6 |carricd 7.9J 111. Gray) 3 Also started: Virtue 7.8, Derelict 7.8, Monteone 7.5, Ngakau 6.7. The winner and Koliinoor were in front, all llfj way, Birkdalc winning bv two length?, while tho same distance separated second and third. Time, 56 2-oscc.' lIIGif-WEIGHT HANDICAP, Of OOsovs. Seven furlongs. Mr E. J. Watt's br g Wimniera, by Merrlwee—Mousqueterie. 4vrs. 10.0 ' (H. Gray) 1 .Mr Donnelly's Golden Water, 8.12 (W. Kirk) 2 Mr Uigliden's Perolina. 8.6 (A. OHiver) 3 Also started: Ballvheigh 8.13. Obscurity 8.8. Berengaria 8.0, Ballyhetty 8.0, Millenuial 8.0. The winner led all the way. and won comfortably by a length. There was a great race for seopm'. phufe. Time, lmin 29 4-ssco. MAIDEN HACK SCURRY, of 60sovs. Weight. 9.0.- Five furlongs.—Lady Moutoa 1, New Ideal 2, Harekoa 3. Also started: Appin, Red Seal, Remark. Lolita, Miss Pigeon, Legner, Perccler. Won by a nosa Time, lmin 5 l-ssee. ST. PATRICK'S HANDICAP. Of lOOsovs. Six furlongs. Mr E. J. Watt's br c Maori King, by Merriwoc—lndian Queen. 9.0 (A. Olliver) 1 Mr Rooney'i Mundic, 8.8 (H. Gray) ... 2 Hon. J. D. Ormond's Woodhcy, 3.13 (F. D. Jones) 3 Also started: Ambala 7.10. Glissade 7.5 (carrie<l 7.8).. Maori King just got up in lime to win. Woodhcy was three lengths further oil'. Time, lmin 15 l-fecc TV surest regulating tonic it VfOLFE'iJ SCHNAPPS,

i STEWARDS' STAKES HACK WELTER UANDIUAr. ! Of 70sov>. Seven furlongs. • Hon. J. D. Ormnnd s br g Idealism, • by Birkenhead—ldeal, 3yrs. 8.1 ! _ (I'. 1). JoiieS) 1 i Messrs T/itntnof ami M'Kay's Amato. 9.4 • Gray) 2 I -Mr Wilson's Kind's Prize, 9.13 (A. Olliver) 3 Also stiirteil: 13atuTiiloi'o 3.1. Karakatura 7.13. Poiyniecs 7.13, Moaiia 7.7, Stevens 7.7 (carrial 7.12). Idealism led all the way, and won easily by four lengths, a lenglh separating second and third. Time, lmin 31 4-ssec. WAIMATE RACES. (From On; Srreui, llEroHTKit.) WAIMATE, -March 17. Splendid wciiilier ami a largo attendance wcrs on hand for the Waimate Racing Club's annual meeting, and there was an interesting'(lay's racing. During the day £3886, or £4b above last year, was put through the totalizator, anil eight bookmakers were licensed at £20 each. Details: STUDHOLME STAKES, Of 75sovs; second horse lOsovs and 'third ssov«. Five furlongs. Mr J. M. Johnstone's br m Cute, by ■ Slepniak—Decoy, 6yrs, 8.9 (Humphries) 1 Mr Griffon's Silkwcb. 9.6 (V. Cotton) 2 Mr Buckley's Lund Rose. B.S (Van) ... 3 Also started: Federal 9.9, i.wiy Orizon 9.0, Gonitis 8.7, Bttsyland 7.10, Vesper Bell 6.7. Silkwcb was tho first to break iho line, and was soon joined by Land Rose ami Genius. The two landed in the straight together, with Cute a couple of lengths away. Inside the distance Cute put in her clam, and in a good finish beatSilkweb by a good half-length, while Land Rose was three-parts of ii length away. Time, lmin 2 2-ssec. TRIAL PLATE, Of 45sovs; second horse 7sovs and third 3sovs. Six furlongs. Mr J. W. Skinner's ch in Glenfcld, by Glenapp—Maid of Bellield, 4,vrs, 8.7 (E. Cotton) 1 Mr Emmcrson's Nightlight, 8.4 (11. Price) 2 Mr Maize's Lady Dirk, 8.4 (A. Trilford) 3 Also started: Merryweather 8.4, Molly Rhue 8.4, Red-whito-and-blue 8.0 (inc. 31b over), Fisticuff 8.4 (inc. 71b over), Miss Becky 7.11. Won by a long neck after a good finish. Lady Dirk was half a length away, and Red-whito-and-biue was close up fourth. Time, lmin 17 2-Seec. WAIMATE CUP, 01 160sovs (including cup valued at 40isovs); second horse 15sovs and third ssov«. One mile and a distance. Mr M. Kavanag'ii's b c- Cronstadi, by Stepniak—Madder, 3yrs, 8.6 (Donovan) 1 Mr Pync's Rose No,hie, 8.10 (M'Cluskj-) 2 Mr Buchanan's Lovelorn, 7.10 [Inc. lib over] 3 Also started: Boutade 8.7. Lovelorn. tinder a pull, showed the way past- the stand, with the others close up. Turning into the back stretch. Boutade took charge, and ran along closely attended by Lovelorn, with Rose Noble a length away, and Cronetadt bringing up ihe rear. At the home turn the Held closed up, and onto heads were ill line {or home Rose Noble took charge, but Cronstadl put in a challenge, and wearing down tho leader, won by over half a tength, with Lovelorn three lengths away tliiul. Time, lmin 57 2-ssec. MORVEN TROT, Of 40sovt=; H'cond horse- 7sovs and third 3suvs. One mile and a-ha!f. Mr A. Cooper's blk m Princess Mento, by Prince Imperial, syrs,_ 30sec 1 Mr M'Gradie's Shiela 11., *29=ee (Priiigle) 2 Mr Connelly's Opihi, Bsec. (Trilford) ... 3 Also started: Royal Colours 6se?, Pinewood 14see, Redmaid 17see. Shielarn 20see, Rothablooni 27sec. l'oihvilie 27<-:ec, Violet M. 30see, Miss Level 3'i-jc, Plain Tom 36sec, Lincoln Lass S6scs. Ooioswtia 2fecc, lAI Mount 36see, Cranio 36sec\ Limit Reek 36-ee, Eranard 38,ce, Karaka 30see, Dora M. 38sec. Princcss Mento look ch.-.rgc after going luilf a mile, and won by six lengths from Shiela M., who beat Opiiii by a similar distance. Royal Colours was just beaten for third place. Time. 4miu 3-ee. HARVEST HANDICAP, OMOOsovs; second hor.se lOsovs and third tkovs. Six furlongs. Mr J. JI. Joint-ton's br tit Cute, by Stepniak—Decoy, <;yrs, 3.0 [inc. 101b penalty] (Humphries) 1 Mi' ''Portland's Ail Otitis, 8.13 (.J. M'CUisk;.) 2 Mr Griffon's Silkwefc, 3.13 (V. Cotton) 3 Also started: Lady Oriaoin 3.13.; All Guns was the smartest to begin, and piloted tho way along ihe hack. In- j side the distance Cute put in a challenge, I and wearing down Ihe leader won by | three-parts of a length, with 'Silkweb a | bead away third. Time, iuun 16soc. \ PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, ! Of 40sovs: second horse 7sovs and third j o-.ovs. 1 J'our furlongs. I Mr C. Mevers's b t' Siepmaid, by Stepniak—Waimate Maid, oyrs, 7.11 (R. King) 1 Mr Knight's Visliuuft, 8.3 [inc. lOlh over] ; 2 .Messrs Kennedy and Carbon's Merryweather, 7.7 ' (Httmphries) ... _ 3 Also started: Greiifeld 9.5 (inc. 51b penalty), Oblige 8.9, Manchester 3.5, Nightiigiit 7.11. Laplander 3.2 (inc. 91b over), "l-leatherdew 7.12 (inc. 51b over), Brown Belly 8.0 (inc. 71b over), Molly Rhue 7.11 (iiic. 41b over). i Stepmaid was lirst into the straight, and stalling off Fisticuff won by half a length, with Merryweattier two lengths away.^ancl Nightlight and Glenliekl close up. Time, 50 1-Esee. . lIOOK TROT. Oi 40sovs; second 7-ovs and third 3sovs. One mile. Mr J. B. Fox's b in Ccntrewood, by Satinvvood, svre. 23sec (Sherwin) ... 1 Mr Deneh's Pinewootl. 9sec (Owner) 2 Mr Roberts's Bay Patchcn, 2£sec (A. Smith) 3 Also started: D.C.L. 9wc, Princess Mento 12sec (inc. Ssee penalty), Sheila'M. 13sec, King's Lynn 15ssc, Kerr.ynll lSsee. Gipsywood 18sec, Hothvillc ISsec, Dora M. 2osec, Plain Tom 24sse, Lincoln Lacs 24sec. All Mount 24soc, Uranic 24sec. Franz Alcna 2'lsec, Satinwood jun. 24scc. Rebate 25sec, Karaka 25sec, Eranard 25sec. Biiy Patchcn led until 50 yards Trum home, wliero Centrewcod' got tip and won b\J about three Jeng'.hs from Pinewowt, wlio beat Boy Patchcn by a little over' a length. Then came Princess Mento and Sheila M. Time, 2min 40 2-s.»;cc. STEWARDS' WELT EH. Of lOOsovs; second lOsovs and third ssovs. Seven furlongs. ilr J. Buckley's h c St. Aidati. by Birkenliead—Montdieud, 4yt's, 9.11 (Van) 1 Mr Uhcdes's Rrascnosc. 8.9 (L. G. King) 2 Mr Uarkm's Zetland, 9.12 (V. Cotton) 3 Also started: Lovelorn 9.2. lioinba-stes 3.3. Brasfliiose gol w'c-ll away, and ran along Ihe 'back about three lengths .clear of his Held. Bonibasles was tauten Ivt'ore reaching Ihe straight, ami in the run home .Sr. Aidan sliode up. and beat the leader nicely by a neck. Zetland was two lengths away. Time, lmin 31see. MASTERTOX 'AUTUMN* MEETING. Press Association—By Telegraph—Cepyri-lit MASTEIiTOX, March 17. The Masterton autumn meeting was opened to-day. The attendance was large, and the weather was line until the last race, when rain fell. Results:— HACK HURDLES. One mile and three(|iiarlers.—Gold Bird, 11.5. 1: Millpond. 9.0. 2; Pakau, 9.0. 3, Alto started: Slrahan. Garrison. Won easily by a length and a-half. Time. 3min ZOsec. XIAIICII HANDICAP. Six furlongsBallarat. 7.12, and Sunb:ni:et. 7.8 (dead heat), 1; Teroti. 6.13, 3. Also'Staiial: Nauinai 10.1, Taitoko 7.15. Tern 7.1. Time, lmin l&see. MAIDEN HACK HANDICAP. Five Sill. 1; British Maid, G. 13, 2: Bernardino. 8.11. 3. Al.-o started: Miss Peaty, Campaign. Maykoll', Gold Top, LeaIHiki. Won easily by two lengths. Time, lmin 3 2-ssec. MASTERTON • HACK HANDICAP. One -mile.—First • Battery, 7.3. 1; Afterthought, 7.13.'2; First Consul, 8.6. 3. Also started: Skye, Pitkewai, Merric Land, Rose Herald. Won by two lengths. Time, lmin 44see., WAIPIPI CUP.—Tranui,. 8.5. 1; Ililarian, 6.7, 2; Lawn Rose. 6.7. 3. Also started:! Swimming Belt, Riflcmaid. No Trumps, j Won by a len<rt-h" and a-half. Time. 2n'iin 10 2-ssec. LADIES' BRACELET. One mile and a-quarter.—Waione 12.2. 1: Golden Butterfly, 10.13, 2; Canadian. 10.7, 3. Al-o etariod: Castiglio.ne, Merire >3m«ra!<l. Hill Lii-s. Won by three lengths. Time, 2min 16sec. DASH HACK HANDICAP. Five furlongs— Hinekorangi, 7.0, 1; Curalov, 7.10, 2; Kir.a. 7.13. 3. Also startc-d: Royal Marine. Aimwell. ' Rongomai. Loahora, Kiltie Larss. Palestitie, Pr.nicer. Miss Sylvia, K'jljpso. Fiji. Wou -jj » sh'.rt ncek. 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OPAKI WELTER. Sev.-n furlongs.\\aiaia. 8.10. 1: Marengo, 8.3. 2; Kelso. 8.10, 3. Also started, Bally Shannon. Miscast. Gaelic, Laius. Wou by two lengths. Time, lmin 30 2-5-ec. 'Ihe following are ihe acceptances for the oiul day : — Hack Hurdles.. One mile and a-half.— Gold Bird 12.10, Kelso 10.0, Millpond 9.7, Pakau 9.4. j Telephone Handicap. Five furlongs.— Nauniai 10.0. Rallaral 8.6. Teuoli 7.0, Waiata 7.0. Aboriginal 7.0. Liza 6.7. High-wcichl, Handicap. One mile.—Aotoa, 11.12, Oolden J'uttciilv 11.3, Castiglione 10.10. Waiariki 10.10, Canadian 10.9. Autumn Handicap. One mile.—lranui 9.0. Swimming licit 5.3. Sunbonnet 7.11, Taitoko 7.10. Aberration 7.9. Ballard 7.7, Ritlemaid 7.0. Ililarian 6.13, Lawn Rose 6.10, Sieve 6.7. First Consul 6.7. i liaihv.'ty Hitch lliiiidicap. Six furlongs.— Laoe Collar 9.2. -Royal .Marine 8.12. Curator 8.0! Succession 3.0, First Battery 7.13, Aimwell 7.9, Merric. Land 7.9, lidtigomai 7.11, I.calu.ni 7.5. Embrocation 6.7. Final Welter. One mile.—llilarian 9,11, -Marengo 8.7, Mislast 8.5, Aboriginal '8.3. Gaelic 8.3. Laius 7.9. Tolegraph Hack Ilandiea.|). Five furlong.--. Lace Collar 9.5, Royal Marine 9.2, Ciua'cr 8.2. Kina 8.0, Knight Commander t'-A Hinekorangi 7.13, Aimwell 7.11, I'.ea'iora 7.7. Palestine 7.0. Miss Sylvia 7.0, Prar.cer 6.11, Tcutuatu 6.11, Fiji 6.7. WESTPORT RACES. (Pek 'l'iinss Association.) ' WESTPORT, March 17. The . Westport ' Jockey Club's autumn meeting was opened to-ctay in line weather, and there was a good attendance. Results :— FLYING HANDICAP, of 25sovs. Five !(.irlongs.—Bridesmaid, 7.10, 1; Contingent, 8.3, 2; Blue Sky, 7.0, S. Scratched: Amaitra. Time, lmin 4sec. STEWARDS' HANDICAP, of 20sovs. Six furlongs.—Balmy Breeze, 9.0, 1; Lady Wrealh, 9.0, 2; Bandsman. 9,7, 3. Scratched: and Silverine. ORAWAITI HANDICAP TROT, of 30sovs. One mile and a-half.—Maud Allor4oii, oOsec, 1; Diciiitoress. SOsee, 2; Miss Black. 24see, '3. . Serat<'hed: Rita 11., Princess 13ell, Merlin. Time, 4min 20 3-ssee. WESTPORT CUP. of 40sove. and a s-ilver cup presented by Mr F. R, Jones (Nelson). Nine fur!ongs.-.-Kii)g Try, 7.7, 1; Investment, 8.3. 2. Also started: First View, Freeland. Time, 2min 25sec. ADDISON'S HACK HANDICAP, of 30sovs. Seven furlongs.—Eyes Front, 9.10, 1;, Flintstone, 3.10, 2; Balmy Breeze, 9.5, 3. . . Eight others started. Time, lmin 40sec. BIRCHFIELD HANDICAP TROT, of 30sovs. Two miles.- Overland. 7sec, 1; Picaroon, 15see, 2; Judge Albert, 27sec, 3. Seven others started. Time, s:nin 27 3-s>;ee. RAILWAY PLATE HANDICAP.-Con-tingent, 7.9, 1; Investment, 8.7, 2; Wairarap.a, 9.5. 3. These were tho only starters. Time, lmin 21sec. TAIJJRI RACES. The following handicaps have been declared 'for the Taieri Amateur Club's race meeting to be held on Easter Monday, 28th:I Trial Handicap. Six furlongs.—Simon Pure 9.0, Adage 8.10, Merritaek 8.7, Peridot 8.3, Bouyangs 3.3, Glencoe 8.3, Peal:-8.3, Tilton 8.0, Pure Gold 8.0, Octagon 8.0, Yandirk 8.0. Flying Handicap. Six furlongs.—San Scvcro 9.5. Gapon 8.7, My Lawyer 8.7, Oflieious 8.1, Kostroma. 7.13; Red Morn 7-10, Redmond 7.3, President's Handicap. One mile.—King i Post 9.0, Slayboy 8.12, San Scvero 8.12, | Linda 8.7, My Lawyer 3.4. Pretty Face 7.13, Kliania 7.8, Speculate 7.8, lled-and-black 7.7, Siepaside 1.1. Hack Handicap. Five furlongs.—Redmond 9.12, Blue Bell 9.6, Ngawera 9.5. Cashier 9.5, Lody de Vcro 9.2. Simon Pure 8.12, Little Medallisl 8.5, Peak 8.4, Lupinette 8.3, Octimeforni 8.3, Tangi Boy 8.0, Tilton 8.0, Seagor 3.0. Easter . Handicap. Seven furlongs.— King Post 9.7, Staylwy 9.5, Linda 9.0, Redtiiorn 8.8, Pretty Face 8.5. Lord C'lutli.i 8.3, .Kliania 8.0, Speculate 8.0, Red-and-black 7.13, Stepaside 7.13, Blue Bell 7.13, Cashier 7.12, Fulmar 7.12, Ladv dc Vere' 7.10. Ada ire 7.7. Farewell Handicap. Four furlonsrs.— Octave 9.11, Officious 9.9, Erskine 9.2, Redmond 8.11. Blue Bell 8.6, Ngawera 8.4, Little Medallist 7.7. Tangi Boy 7.7, Pure Gold 7.7, Vandirk 7.7. Wingatui Trot. One- mile.—Bloomfontein scratch, Claremo'.tl.' 3 seconds, Bcllbird 3, Vieerov 5. lmn D. 5. Taimoa 6. Joe L. 12, Teddy 12, Frisco 12, Gladys M. 13, 'Bessie Tracey 13, Merrimac II 15, Stewardess 15. Norseman 15. The Urchin 15. Tiigela 18. Lauderacon 18, Arbitration 18. Ladv Nelson 18, Last Wood 20, Maid of Almont 20, Laviuia 20, Hespor 20. j. Vulcan 20. Lady Surprise 20. .Tinyny Camr-- | Ml 20, Sussana 20, Gcoraie Pateh'em 20, i Christina • Haiiiilton 20. Brown Tom 22,. I Toko 22. T.aurina 22, Mechanic 22, De- I fender 22. Lady Constance 22, Rhea 22, ; Duncan 22. Bowbell 22, Strathspey 22, ! ICaepsakc 22, Lady Baron 22, Nocturn 22. j General Gordon 22, Operator 22, Punch 22,. t Fos iH. i Mo.=.=i'iurn Trot Handicap. One mile and a-half.—Glaremcnt scratch. Bellbird scratch, Vioaroy 3 seconds, Inia D. 3, Experiment 3. Mantle 3, Major Taylor 4. Frisco 13, Gladvs M. 15, Bessie Tracey 15, j Merrimae II 17, Stewardess 17. Norseman I 17, Brighton 17. Robert J. 20, The Urchin j 20, Tngela 22. Arbitration 22. Lady Nelson j 22. .Vulcan ■ 25, .Hewer 25, . Cronje 25. Octave 25.' Lady - Surprise 25, Jimmy Campbell 25, Sussana 25. George Patch 25. Slow Hand 25, Christina Hamilton 25. Toko 28, Punch .28, Tanrina 28, Mechanic 28. Defender 28. Lady Constance 28, Rhea 28. Gusty 28. ' Glenfoot.' S3. Eldora 28. Floradale 28. Ininerial Duncan 23. Bow-bell 28. Ardlocltaii 28, SI rat h=-pey 28, Generosity 39. ' . . > , ■ : . MIDDLEMARCH RACES. The following acceptances have been received for the. Middlemarch races: — Maiden Plate.—Merribeck 9.7. Lupincite 9.5, Bonyangs 9.3, Peridot 9.3, 9.0, Kufpoiiifn 9.0, Cakewalk 9.0, \ tindirk 9.0. Kettledrum 9.0, Silver Star 9.0, Springs Open Hack Race.—Merribeck 10.5, Lupinetto 10.3, Pure Gold .10.3, Peridot 10.1, Rufpoinls 10.1.' C;ikew : alk 10.0, Tilton 10.0, Tangi Boy 10.0. Vandirk 10.0. ElpuUi 10.0, Slieelite 10.0, Kettledrum 10.0, Silver' Star 10.0. Middlemarch Cup.—Pretty Faco 10.7. Kliania 10.1, Stepaside 9.0, Roundabout 9.0. Smallshol 8.7. Mangonel 3.7. Flying Handicap.—Pretty Face 10.9, Cashier" 10.3, Kliania 10.3, Stepaside 9.2. Thi'lieiioivn 8.10, Smallshot 8.7, Mangonel 8.7. Oarthinyl Trot. One mile and a-half;— Vincent scratch. Major Taylor 9 seconds, Frisco lc, Seacliff 21, Norseman 22, Punch 30, Pearl M. 30, W. D. 33, Httkinga ois, NegleeU'il 35. Sntton Trot. One mile.—Yincent scratch, Major Taylor 6 seconds, Frisco 12, Teddy 32, Scacliif 14, Norseman 16. Punch 20. Lorua Doon 20, Pearl M. 22. Operator 22. W. D. 22, Ilitkiuga 22, Lady Baron 22, .Neglcded 23s utile J'nlcliem 22. Farewell Handicap.—Blue Bell 11.0. Ca=hier 10.12, Thistledown 9.5, Mangonel 9.2. Rufpoinls B,'i, Cakewalk 8.7, Tang; Boy 8.7, Tilton 8.7, Kettledrum 8.7, Elputa 8.7, Silver Star 8.7. LNVERCARGILL IRISH ATRETIC SOCIETY'S MEETING. The Dunedin eompolitors at the Invercargill Irish Atltletic Society's meeting, held on Wednesday, returned to Dunedin yesterday morning. They were Messrs Chalmers, M'Taggart. Henderson. Puddy. White, Dmiford. ai'.tl Holmes. Mr W. M ; Donald iieeonipaitic<l the team, Mr J. E. Johnson, of Masterton. also came north yosterdhy; and remained in Dunedin for a day. ■ tin goes north to-day. Wednesday was wet. in Invercargill, bin: for all that the public I ttrned out well, and over £1M was taken at the gates. Excellent arrangements had been made for the meeting, j Diiulord • won the Half-male Race, and Chalmers gol. second in the Sheffield ai;M second in Ihe 410 yards. He ran well in the' Sheffield, considering lie is a distance runnel'. Holmes was second in the Mile Race. Strang (Southland) won the Sheffield event, also the 220 yards. He is an excellent runner, though he only started a year ago. Southland also annexed the 75 yard* and the two amateur events. COURSING. (Pur. UsiiEn Press Association.) OAMARU. March 17. ■ The following is the list of dates al-lotn-,1 by the New Zealand Coursing Association: — C'.iristchurch.— April 29 and 50, June 9 and 11, August 4, 5, and 8. : Oaniaru.—July 28 and 29. Dunedin.—First week in June. Gore.—May 4 and 5, July 6 and 7. Invercargiil.— May 18 and 19, July 13 and Greymouth.—May 24 and S5. Reefton.—Jrnie 3. Gisborne.— Date; in April. May 23 and 24, August 25 and 26. Palmcvston North.—May 4 and 5. June 23, 24, and ;3 (Waterlco Cup), Julv 27 and a.