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The Kentucky Futurity Stake, for foals of 1897, to be trotted in 1899 and 1900, closed March 16. Three hundred and nineteen entries had been received by the day of closing, and as many more were expected by the later mails. ,

Last year was the great season for the pacing brigade. John R. G-entry 2.00£, Robert J. 2.01£, Star Pointer 2.2|, were among the phenomenona, but the trotting record of Alix, 2.03 f, and stallion record of Directum, 2.05£, stands unapproached in 1896. A

The Canterbury Trotting Club’s May meeting (writes our Christchurch correspondent) will be the best trotting meeting held in New Zealand. Among the nominations are several of the best trotters in Australia. M. Edwards has arrived from Auckland with the trotters Albert Victor, Dictator, and Lusitania.

Henry R.. Rhone of Rhone, Mesa County, suggests the following remedy for the heaves : “ I had two horses which got the heaves from eating musty hay. One was very bad. I bought ten cents worth of powdered assafoetida and gave a teaspoonful every morning in their oats. When it was all gone the horses were well and have not had a sign of it since.” Major Jacob Downing, a prominent horse breeder of this city, says that two or three grains of aasafcetida taken each day in capsules will soon cure the worst case of grippe in the human family.

Twenty-one American 2.15 trotters are now owned in Europe : — Trevilian Bravado 2.10|, Robbie P. 2.10 J, Alvin 2,11, Mattie H. 2.11 J, Quartermarch Vic H. Azmon 2.12 J, Falkland Fovora 2.12|, Prince Herschal 2.13, Maggie Sherman 2.13|, Helen Leyburn 2.14, Honeywood 2.14 j, Monette 2.14 J, Corinne 2.14 J, Don Lowell 2.14 J, Ernsie Henrico 2.15. Quart er-stretch been bought for shipment: — Daily Wilkes 2.11 J, Moxie 2.12|, Lake Erie 2.13£, Vipsania 2.14 J. It is also reported that Fred S. Moody, 2.14, and Fred Kohl, 2.14 J, are destined for the Old Country. —American Breeder and Sportsman.

It is seldom that insanity in a horse is proved, but a case of this peculiar kind occurred in Suisun (U.S.A.) recently. A short time ago some hunters hired a rig and drove to the marshes. The horse was doubtless driven hard, and was allowed to stand in the cold for some hours. Although blanketed the animal caught a severe cold in the Head, which was indicated by his inflamed eyes and a swelling. The horse seemed to suffer great pain, and the treatment of the veterinary surgeon did not relieve it. Soon the animal commenced performing antics similar to those indulged in by a human beings when in a hopeless state of insanity. He was placed in a box stall, and in moments of extreme suffering became dangerous to approach. On succeeding days the horse became worse, and started to butt its head savagely against the sides of the stall, and in the course of continual wild rushes the head of the animal was battered to a jelly, which caused bis death. —Suisun Republican.

The Southland Trotting Club has a little trouble on hand (states the Otago Witness). The Times reports that as a meeting last week the question of handing over the stakes won by the horse Rasp at the recent meeting created considerable discussion, Me-srs. W. Jamieson and Thomas Wallace both claiming the stakes. It was stated that Mr Wallace was interested in the horse to the extent of three-fourths, and that Mr Jamieson had the other fourth, but that the former had entered the horse in the name of Mr Jamieson. Eventually the matter was referred to the South Island’ Trotting Association for decision. Mr Sinclair tendered his resignation as president, and also as a member of the club, stating in doing so that he regretted that ’he proceedings at the recent meeting were of such a nature as to compel him to take this action. The president's action brought up a long discussion, and it was ultimately decided, on Mr Sinclair’s motion, seconded by Mr William Hawke, that Messrs. Thomas Wallace, James Aitken, R. Foley, and William Mcßae be called before the stewards to answer charges of misbehaviour and riotous conduct at the meeting held on April 6th. Those present refused meanwhile to accept Mr Sinclair’s resignation.