FIERCE GALES AT HOME.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 11027, 16 March 1914, Page 5

FIERCE GALES AT HOME.

DAMAGE AT QBEERSTOWN. .SSHSBED HOUSES UNROOFED. By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright. (Received March 16, 9.10 a.m.) LONDON, March 15. Violent gales are raging in the west and south of England. One hundred houses were unroofed at Queenstown.

lenae Stakes, while three flays later she-failed by half a length to concede 101b to Mira in the Autumn Handicap. Then she went on to Hastings, where two light-weights, -Lady Moutoa and Ariom, heat her in the Hawkes Bay Cup Her early form this season was disappointing, hut there was .no need for special concern over this, as all her best efforts ever since she was a two-year-old have been reserved tor the autumn. She showed up prominently in the Manawatu Cup on 'Dav, and last mouth she was thought unlucky to lose tho Lgmont Cup, in which Emporador beat her i>y half a length. On the strength of that performance she was fancied on the second day but failed and when she a wain ran badly in the Wangamu Cup she lost many of her admirers, more of whom deserted her after hei fall in the Wangamu Stakes. The result was that she was allowed to pay a biff'dividend when she won -.last week? Having struck form, it is probable that Bronze will now'come into favour again for other events, tins season, and we may have her in the Great Autumn field next month. Her weight, Bst 101b, is 21b more than she carried into second place last year, hut she is still left with a chance.

Latest papers from Australia, contain details of the race for the Melbourne Trotting Derby. Describing the pacing section, a Melbourne report said:— As thev passed the grandstand the hrst time Lucap profited by a slight blunder Se bv Maori Land, and took charge from Derby Chimes and Maori Land whilst Marvin's Heir was also in dose attendance. Rounding the home turn Maori Land passed Derby Chimes, and commenced to overhaul Lucap. He mad* another slight blunder, but ouicklv recovered and set sail again ■ sifter the leader. A great finish saw Maori Land respond gamely to the whip, but he failed to catch Lucap, who won bv six yards. Derby Chimes was nine Yards away third, and Marvin's Heir, twenty-five yards_ away, fourth. The time was 2min lojsec, so that Derby Chimes must have done under 2min 17sec. When the flag feu for the trotting section, three or the eight starters were out of line behind the first division, and consequentlv were at a disadvantage. This trio included Lucid. Hoiueleigh Dick promptly assumed command from Olive L., who'broke, and gave place to Oneiiunga. Turning into the straight the first time Lucid passed Onehunga, and ■went after the favourite, who led past tho-stand, followed by Lucid, Onehunca, Olive L., Hardy Wilkes, Jewell Patchon and Melody, with Lady M. i bringing up the rear. Racing down the back stretch the second tun©Homeleigh Dick blundered badly, and was immediately headed by Lucid. The favourite, however, quickly recovered his -'ait. 'and again assumed command. Rounding the turn for home Lucid and the favourite were disputing *l>o;lead. Homeleigh Dick then broke again, 'and Lucid forged ahead. An exciting finish resulted in the favourite fading to overhaul Lucid by a yard. Onehunga was a down yards away third. Olive L was fifteen yards further back, whilst the last to finish were Hardy. Wilkes Jewell Patcheu and Lady Mi r|'| l( , time of the winner was 2mm 2oisec.