SPORTING. WANGANUI RACES.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XXIV, Issue 2415, 31 May 1876, Page 2

SPORTING.

WANGANUI RACES.

The Wanganui races came off on Saturday last, the following is tfie result of the events : — Wanganui Grand National Steeplechase of 150 soys. ; secoud horse to receive 25 soys. out of the stakes ; over 3 miles of fair hunting couutry ; open to all horses; eutrance, £7 75.; weights 14lbs over weight for age. Mr. Carroll's Brigham Young, 4 yrs., by Traducer (Croft) .". ... 1 Mr. D. Scott's Adventure, 4 yrs., by Traducer (Higgie) ] 21bs over weight ... 2 Mr. Buller's Hardy, aged, (Champion) ... 3 Dorcas, Bully for You, Satellite, Medora, Comet, Ireland, and M.P.C. also ran. The race was a series of mistakes and mishaps. Supple Jack running well in fell over a made furze fence and broke his neck. Medora aud Ireland went the wrong course when leading. Satellite, Hardy, Sultan, Comet, St. Peter, and M.P.C. all fell after the mishap to Supple Jack. Medora led, but when she went wrong gave place to Adventure, who jumped well throughout. Adventure led till the second fence from home, when Croft scut Brigham Young after him and beat him by several 4engths. Hardy ran a good third. * Maiden Steeplechase of 50 soys., second horse to save hid stakes ; over the same course as the National ; open to all horses that have uever wou a steeplechase or hurdle race, hack hurdle race execpted ; eutrauce £3 35.: weights 14 lbs over weight for age; the winner of tho National Steeplechase to carry 71bs. penalty. Mr. Buckridge's M.P.C, aged, 1 Mr. Stent's Pet, aged, 2 Mr. Baker's Brilliant, 3 Meteor, Bully for You, St. Peter, St. Albans, Comet, Lotty, Blacking, and War Eagle started.

A New Tale. — We publish a. supplement with to-day's issue, containing the commencement of a novel by a very popular American writer, whose works are largely sought for at the libraries in England.

Passengers by the Coach.— Mr. C. B. Knorp, Superintending Engineer of Railways, and Mr. T. Rose, Inspector of Post-offices were passengers by Cobb's Coach last evening.

Midday Performance of Barlow's Circus. — We would remind parents, school teachers, and others that another midday performanoe will be given at Mr. Barlow's Circus ou Saturday uext, when they should give a treat to the children by taking them to sco to what perfection animals can be brought to by kindness.

The Juvekile Lodge 1.0. G.T. melon Friday evening last, in Economy Hall. After the initiatory and other services, the following Readings were well rendered: — "Willie Ardcn's Trial," by Brother Callaghan; "The Little Shoes," by Brother Bellringer; "Evils of Smoking," by Brother Woods; "The Drunkard's Inventory," by Brother Barnes ; " A Waterdrinker's Experience," by Brother Ford; "Lament of the Irish Emigrant," by Sister Bellringer ; " The Apple Tree, 1 ' by Brother McGay ; "Shamming," by Brother Howcll, sen. ; "The Irishman's Visit to London," by Brother Keviil. At this stage of the proceedings Brother Potts, represeutiug the Sports' Committee, paid over £2 14s. towards the support of the Lodge.

Mr. Barlow's Circus.— The Circus has been well patrouised siuce it has been opened, and all who have atteuded appeared exceedingly pleased with the performance. The boy Roma is exceedingly clever in his several acts showing both ability and pluck; aud, as a contortionist, bos not his equal for his ago. The dogs and monkeys arc good, and afford much amusement, aud seem to obey Mr. Barlow's instructions in a most surprising manner, Mr. Bernard is both an amusiug and original clown. His sayings are funny without being coarse, aud his wit is genuine. Altogether it is a very good outertainment, aud we arc glad to see it has been patronised as well ns it has been. The company will play Friday and Saturday, when persons should not lose tho opportunity of attending.

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