Late Sporting.

Taranaki Herald, Volume L, Issue 12117, 7 November 1902, Page 5

Late Sporting.

THIS MORNING'S GALLOPS ATI RICCARTOJSf. ! (.Special to Herald). \ Christchurch, November 7 [ It was a fine morning and some useful work was done. Cannio Chi el and Glenaladale worked over a mile and three quarters at a good pace. Dwndas ran naif a mile in 50sec. Halberdier did two rounds on the plough doing the last four furlongs in 'A) sec, finishing well. Pallas did a nice gallop over four furlongs, in 50soc. Porirua and Tortudla did a good gallop over a mile and a quarter in 2min 13^ sec, the first six furlongs in lmin 19^sec. Porirua finished excellently, making a favourable impression. Welbeck Tseat Canteen over half a miie in 49^ sec., both travelling well. Achilles easily held Ghoorka at the end of six furlongs, run in lmin 16sec. Tsaritza and Petrovna moved well over -5 furlongs, the last four taking 50sec. Siege Gun is holding his place in the betting firmly, the best offer bo- ; ing sto 2 but there is very little money available. Jle is sure to start a good favourite. He is very well. Halberdier, , Welbgfik, Porirua, and Glonaladale are likely -to make the race interesting. In the hurdles Bellman and Evening Wonder have a chance ; Starshoot and King Log- in the Welcome ; Exmoor in the Maidpn; Bayonet in the Sapling : Rosemore and Oingo in the Welter, Magnificent and Clanburn in the Ladies Purse ; Lady Lillian^ Ghoorka, Red Gauntlet, and Pallas in the Stewards.

v For the closing day of the Ngarrotu Club on Monday next, members will be "At Home " to their friends during the afternoon. Messrs Callaghan and Co. notify thai they will havo a few plans to distribute of the Harbour Town at their office to night. Plans will also be circulated through ihe Herald aad Budget during the next few days. Mes3rs Watt, Laing, and Wright, auc tioneers, advertise for sale by public auction ou Saturday, 22nd November, at their rooms, Egmont Street, Mr. T. L. Wjir'p 52 acre freehold property at Lepperton. Mr Newton King reports the sata of Mr J. W. Oliver's dairy farm of 101 acres, situated on thr Mangorie Ro u3, NTew Plymouth, to Mr N. Stephenson, of Xew Plymouth, at a satisfactory figure. In this issue Mr C. O, Hawke announces the arrival of over £1000 worth of Xmas Goods. A glance at his advertisement will show there are still further 'large shipments to arrive. • An auctioneer's license has bsen gran ted to Mr Edgar Watt, wha will conduct ;>ll sales on behalf of his firm — Messrs Walt, Laing, aud Wright. The firm hold their first sale at Strandon Estate, Heuui, on Thursday, November 20th. Particulars will be advertised in a fow days. There were four steamers berthed at the wharf this morning at the same time, viz., the Mapounka (Captain Worro.l'), tomporarily relieving the R'jtoiti, the Tak.ipuna, the Orati, from Cxreymoucu, and the Gertie, from Westporfc. The dredge, Thomas King, is doing splendid work now. On Thur? day she took oui 17 loads of spoil, her previous record for the time being 13 loads. At this rate the slight accumulation caLsed during the time she was laid up will soon be removed. The Finance Committee of the Education Board met this morning. It is understood that Mr Spencer has agreed to continue on as Chief Inspector, and the Committee then decided to advertise for applications for the position of second inspector. In the Police Court on Friday morning J. Douglas was fined 20s and costs, in default 7 days, on a charge of insobriety. A prohibition order was issued against Douglas, also one against a man namod Tickner. Boy labour, we understand, is to be dispensed with in the local telephone exchange, young ladies being substituted. Miss Bell, whose prompt attentioirto calls has pleased subscribers so niuoh, leaves next week for Timaru, M:sb ! Bertha Thoxsdn returning here. Two additional cadettes have been appointed, Miss Day and Miss Flynn, «f Hawer.-:. The Social in the old Freemason's El.ill on Thursday night in aid of the funds of St. Joseph's School was a most successful affair. The attendance was good. Miss Dixnn annnlted the music for the dancing.

Cornwall's Estudiantinaßand kindly gave their services, and contributed several pleasing numbers. Mr |Collier also assisted by giving a ventriloquial entertainment. The ladies who provided the supper catered well for tno patrons of the social.