DEATHS.

Alington.— On March 22, at Halton, Lincolnshire, England, Charlotte Sophia, youngest surviving daughter of the late Sir Henry Bellingham Barb, of Castle Bellingham, Ireland, and widow of the late Rev. John Alington, Boot or of Candlesby and Croxby, Lincolnshire. Aged 85. Mother of Herbert, Charles, and George Alington, of this county. Habdy.— On April 9, at Ashburton, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs Herbert Alington, Ann Helen, widow of the late John Hardy, C.E. of Helensbrook and Oatnaru, Otago, and only daughter of the late Henry Akerman and Lady Christina Graham Kuox, of Uxbridge, England.

Auction Sales—To-morrow.

Friedlander Bros., Ltd, ab West Street Mart—Draught Mares and Geldings, ab 3.2 o'clock j suburban properby, {Allenton; 7 acree, Tinwald ; 191 aores, Lismore, ab 1 o'clock. David Thomas, ab the Arcade—Horseß ab 12 o'clock. T. Bullock, abthe Arcade—Town property ab 11.30; 2£ acres, wibh dwelling house, etc., Tinwald, ab 11.30; 405 aoreß in Chertßey diibriob; farm of 170 aores ab Alford Forest; ab 11.30. H. Stephenson, ab Havelook Street rooms —Sale of furnibure.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, MAY 6, 1898. Local and General.

* Bobough Valuation. —No objections were beard against the Borough Assessment at the Court to day. Thanks —Ou behalf of the Hospital patients, the matron tenders sincere thanks to the following donors of periodicals, etc: — Mr C. J. Harper, copies of the Graphic, Miss Bishop, Canterbury Times ; Mrs W . H. Collins, flowers. Hospital Returns. — During the month of April, twenty -two cases were treated at the Hospital. The following is the return : — In hospital on April 1, 11 ; received during the month, 11 ; deaths, 3 ; discharged, 8 ; number in hospital on April 30, 11. CoubsinQi— The second coursing meeting of the season under the auspices of the Ashburton Club takes place on the Long beach Estate by kind permission of Mr Grigg on the Queen's birthday, and promises to be a mo3t successful aff iir. The ground is well known to be about the best in the colony for coursing, and hares are plentiful. Oddfellows' Hall, Tonight. — Th e Australian Vaudeville Company make thei r nrsb appearance in the Oddfellows' Hall this evening. We observe that some of our exchanges have given them favorable notices, the comic eonga being especially commended and a skating exhibition by Professor Norria is said to be well worth seeing. More Amusements. — Mr Ben Fuller, the advance representative' of Mr John Fuller's Myriorama Company now appearing with such great success in Christohurch Theatre Royal, arrived in town to-day, and has made arrangements for the appearance of his company at the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday and Thursday next.

Tub Springburk Ardent.— Mr James King, vho was some days ago brought) from Spriugburn with his leg broken, &c, died in the Hoßpital last night. It was found necessary to amputate the shattered limb, and though the operation was successful, the poor fellow passed away during the night, having no doubt received internal injuries as well as a fractured limb, Football.— On Thursday last a i#afcoh was played between teams representing the High and Borough schools. After a closely contested game the High and Borough schools. After a jrfosaly contested game the High School won by three jfcriea to nil. On the winning side T, Stephen's at three queers, and J. Gudsell among the forwards were in ""^eHent form. F, Pilbrow and B. Hodgson plavT. 4 w ? 11 for tbe Borough. Hockey:- A scratch matc^T WM P la^ * n the Domain on Thursday afternoon, e being a large attendance. Sides were chosen by Messrs W. Mellor and L. F. Andrewes, and after a fast game the latter's side won. Improvement was shown in the play, although a few of the players were rather selfish in keeping the ball too much to them selves, and neglecting to pass. Mr Clark, from Tinwald, acted as referee. Confirmation SBKriOß.—Biahop Juliu attended on Wednesday evening ab the Mount Somers schoolroom to administer the rites oi confirmation. There were fifteen candidates (four males and eleven females) presented by the Rev H. Purohas, vicar of

line metrics, xne schoolroom was crowded, and the audience were greatly impressed by the remarks made by His Lordship, who took for his subjeot " Loyalty," and treated it in his usual eloquent and earnest manner. The Tabbbnacle. —A very pleasant even ing was spent at the Tabernacle on Wednesday, when some sixty members of the church and congregation accepted an invitation from the deacons to asocial gather ing. Mr W Greenslade occupied the ohair and after devotions Miss Gates, Mrs Olaridge, and Rev. A. Ager contributed solos, Master Arthur Olaridge a violin solo, and Miss Ager and Mies Addis reoitations! The Becond part of the programme oonsiated of the reading of the annual reports of the year's work in connection with the church, both secretary and treasurer giving gratify ing accounts of the spiritual and financial work. After a short time spent in conversa tion and social intercourse, refreshments were handed round, provided by the Deacon's Wives. A vote of thanks was carried by acclamation to the Church officers and their Sropd wiveß for the very pleasant evening's enjoyment they had provided.

FOOTBALL.

A Bpecial meeting of the Excelsior Foot ■ ball Club was held in St. Stephen's school -1 room last evening. About forty members were present, and Mr Ferriman was voted to the chair. The secretary read the minutes of the lasb meeting, which were confirmed; On the motion of the chairman it waa deoided to make the present one a general meeting, the former one being con sidered void owing to the small attendance of members. The following officers were eleefced for the ensuing year : — President— Mr G. A. U. Buokley. yioe-Presidents— Reva. Father O'Donnell and T. A. Hamik ton, and Mr John ftrigg. Captain— M. Baker. Vice-captain— R. Anderson. Sec retary—D. Revell. Treasurer— Mr F. Fern man. Committee— o. Willie, B. «Moriarty, A, MoPheraon, B. Willis, 0. Aloorn, R. Min,nis, ft. Kerr, W. Anderßom It was decided to change the name of the Club to the Ashburton Junior Football Club. It was also agreed to keep the same dolors and subscription fees. An ambulance fund of £5 was handed over to the Club by the Treasurer. After a Ijttle discussion the rules were adopted, and j>he meeting adjourned, j

CABLE NEWS.

Horns and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph — I Copyrighb <

Discovery of A Coalfield.

London, May 4 An excellent coalfield has teen dis covered in the County of Antrim, in Ireland. It is estimated that the coal-, bearing area will yield two and a half million tons. Trouble in Sierra Leone. May 5. The Sierra Leone rebels threaten Freetown, the capital of the territory, and Sherboro, an island off the Sierra Leone coast.

Australian.

Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph- Copyright. British New Guinea. Brisbane, May 5 A British syndicate has entered into an agreement to acquire a quarter of a million acres of British New Guinea at a cost of 2s per acre. They propose to cultivate the rubber plant and other produce, develop the mineral resources, and otherwise promote British immi gration. South Sea Islands] Expedition. Sydney, May 5 The barquentine Sydney Belle has sailed for Wellington, where she em barks the members of Miss Hastie's scientific expedition to the South Sea Islands. The Raweue Trouble. Melbourne, May 5 The Argus, commenting on the Maori difficulty, says if the impost is necessary the authorities were right in crushing resistance. At anyrate de s tnonstratione menacing and frightening settlers from their homesteads must be encountered with a firm hand. The Smallpox Outbreak. Mrs Neill, mother of the previous smallpox patient by the Oriziba, has developed the disease.

THE WEATHER.

Storms Predicted. Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright. Sydney, May 5 The winter rains have fairly com menced. The rain is very heavy in the coastal districts, and is extending inland. A stiff gale and a high sea prevails off the coast. Mr Wragge predicts stormy weather on the south-west coast ■of New Zea land, under the influence of the dis turbance Asat, He has issued a special warning to shipping, that heavy weather is certain over the Tasman sea, especially the western portion.

BREAD RIOTS IN ITALY.

Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph- Copyright. Roaie, May 4 Owing to the disturbance the Italian Government has decided to suspend the cerea! duties cmtil July, and has directed that the disturbed districts shall be placed under military control. May 5 Three persons have been killed in con neotion with th bread riots. Forty thonsaad troogs have been placed under arms to suppress the riots in the different districts. Paris, May 4 The French Government has suspended the import duties on cereals until July.

CORRESPONDENCE.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, — "Justice" has received, first, from you a stinging rebuke for exaggeration, which! rebuke is seconded in your last issue by your two correspondents, who put "Juetice"up — or down,— a notch in the uncommon accomplishments, viz , fertility of imagination. lam not in a position to say anything rg the weight of bread ; but, I thinp it is only just to your correspondent ••Justice" to say that in February lasb I ordered a sack of flour, carted it myself— 1 at least a carrier did— and was charged 245, ' ' - -soeipt for whioh (least J, too, should be j i!: jv t ■"**•* to y° u ' ''Justice'' may doubted), la . *  defend himself, or may not be able to - — >«aman However, it is hardly fair to oonaeu.-. before asking him to prove his assertions.— I am, etc., Symon Goodboy. [[fc is only fair to our correopondeats whoße letters appeared in yesterday's issue to state that the receipt enolosed was from the Aahburton branch of the N.Z. Farmer's Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd,, and is for " 1 bag flour, 24s."— Ed.J

I (We do npt hold ourselves responsib'e for the opinions expressed by oar correspondents)

THE PRICE OF BREAD.

PUBLIC LIBRARY.

TO THE EDITOH. Sir, — The reference to the Public Library in " Jaques' " notes in Saturday last is both timely and necesaary. I think, with many others, that the Library is a serious loss to the ratepayers, and if they knew what that loss has been since the Library was taken over by the Council, I fancy they would want the Library done away with and their money put to a better use. It should either be open to all ratepayers free of charge, or else closed up, and the reading room made more comfortable and better supplied with magazines, papers, etc. I understand the subscription to the Library is leas than half that charged for the Christchurch Public Library — that is to say, a subscriber gets two works here at a time and magazines thrown in, as against one work at a time from the Christchurch Library— which is (imply absurd. If the Library is to be run by the Borough Council at all, it should be run on business lines; Hoping some of the City Fathers will see that the loss in this matter is stopped.— l »m, etc., Ratepayer No. 2.

TEE NATIVE TROUBLE AT RAWENE.

Press Association telegrams state that the Government force under Captain Coyle has reached Waima. As the men were passing through some bush near Waima, two shots were fired at them but no damage was done. No further demonstration was made, and the force encamped at Waima. It is expected the ringleaders will be arrested to-day.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph. Wellington, May 6. Government has received a telegram from the officials at Rawene, asking if the time granted to the natives to surrender can be [ extended. Ministers however are firm on the subjeot and have Bent instructions that no grace ia to be granted after noon to-day, ' and if the malcontents have not yielded by ' then the warrants are to be executed by .' force.

WAR NEWS.

»■■■ AMERICA AND SPAIN. — » Attacks on English Yacht. An Oiler from Hawaii. The Spanish Squadrons. Presß Association — By Electric Telegaph— Copyright. Washington, May 5 Mr S. B. Dole, President of the Hawaiian Republic, has offered to ransfer Hawaii to America for the purposes of war, and also offers to furnish coal and ammunition to the A mericans. Six of the fastest warships belong ing to Commodore Sampson's squadron coaled at E~ey West and sailed to unite with the squadron in Hampton Koads. The combined squadrons sailed from the roads together. They comprise fout battleships, two armoured, three pro tected cruisers, and five fast scout ships, It is believed their destination is Puerto Rico, The American warship Oregon, | which recently arrived at Rio de Janeiro, has again left, in company with the cruiser Marietta. j America has purchased the steamer City of Peking at San Francisco to* convey coal and troops to Manilla. Madrid, May 4. In the mob which Burrounded Senor Sagasta'a house were a number of military officers in ordinary dress, who joined the Republicans in de nouncing the monarchy. Several English yachts at Malaga have been mobbed by roughs. May 5 The Cortes has adopted the Address to the Throne, and is now discussing a motion of censure on the Govern ment. The Spanish Cape Verde squadron has arrived at Cadiz, and will be joined by the armoured ship Pelayo and three cruisers before crossing the Atlantic. Berlin, May 5 The Berlin newspapers state that if England obtains the Philippine Islands Germany will claim Samoa.

Internal Turmoil in Spain.

Received Wakapuaka May 6, 9 a.m. Guaedian Office, 9.47 a.m. Madrid, May 5 Widespread dissatisfaction prevails in Spain. Martial law has been pro claimed in Oveido, in the northwest. The revolutionary movement in Madrid is less pronounced to-day, and the city is quieter. The Spanish Chamber has suspended the duties on cereate and the Budget Committee has suppressed the clause in its report requiring an advance of a years taxation, and in its place has substiuted a surcharge of twenty per cent on present taxes.

IMPERIAL POLITICS

# EK GLANDS POSITION IN THE EAST. SPEECH BY LORD SALISBURY. Press Association— By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. London, May 5 A great Primrose League demon stration has been held in the Albert Hall. Lord Salisbury, who was given an ovation, said, in the coarse of his speech on the occasion, that the integrity of the Empire was much safer than in 1884. The breakers had been shattered. He was confident the House of Lords would remain unaltered and unimproved for many years, for it was impossible to strengthen it without weakening it. Wel-hai-wei, he said, would be of enor mous advantage to Great Britain. It was . easily defended, while Port Arthur would | have been useless to Great Britain. It) was a great mistake for Russia to take , Port Arthur. Its possession had not added to her influence at Pek ln. Despite i the jargon as' to her isolation, Great . Britain was amply competent to hold her - own. Her influence in China had been enhanced. Firile nations were every | where absorbing depadent nations. Although the seeds of confl'cfc were apparent in many directions, Great Britain faced the futnre without disquiet *»*« would not allow herself to be ude. v>~. , taken at a disadvantage. . . Lord Saliabury said the Housb Commons contained splendid material. The fiscal position of the country was unequalled in the world's history. The Chinese question, he remarked, was a diplomatic cracker with many detonators.

PIGEON NOTES.

[By Homer.] Local flyers are requested to pub their birds in training in anticipation of a race being arranged in connection with the Poultry Society's show, which I understand is under consideration. A race for trials of new birds, etc., has been, arranged, Springburn to Aahburton, for Sunday morning next; birds to go to Springburn Saturday night. Guard J. Smith has kindly consented to liberate them at 8 o'clock sharp on Sunday morning. Good times should be the result. Messrs Willis, White, Saunders, Thiele, and Shearman are sending birds. | Mr White, one of the local flyers, sent a hamper to Dunedin this week. I have not yet heard results. Birds should home this day -5/5/98. Mr Thiele has presented the same flyer a pair of young birds as an infusion of new blood in Mr White's cot. The blue cock should distinguish itself after a little further development. Mr C. Willis has his birds in very forward condition, the result of thorough training, I believe they are doing very good times.

Holloway's Ointment and Pills.— Counsel for the Delicate. — Those to whom seasons of changeable temperatures are protracted periods of trial should seek the earliest opportunity of removing all' obstacles to good health. This cooling Ointment, porsevereingly rubbed upon the skin, is the moat reliable remedy for overcoming all diseases of throat and chest. Quinsey, relaxed tonsils, sore throat, swollen glands, ordinary catarrh, and bronchitis, usually prevailing at this season, may be arrested as soon as discovered, and every symptom banished by Holloway's simple and effeotive treatment. The Oint ment and Pills are highly commended for the faoility with which they successfully oonquer influenza : they allay in an incredibly short time the distressing fever and teasing cough. On cricket field, in many a test, Australian boys have got the best Of England's crack, selected men. And this, they'll often do again, If but their syßtems they inure By ueipg Woodß' Great Peppermint OVjB

COUNTY COUNCIL.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Ash burton County Council was held to-day. Present— All the members, the chairman, Mr E. G. Wright, M.H.K., presiding. chairman's statement. j The Chairman's usual statement), sum- ' marisiog the business to *come before the meeting, was read. engineer's report. The engineer's report was read as under : Irrigation : Ashburton-Rakaia. — I have taken levels over the proposed line of main from Ashburton river at Winchmore towards i Somerton, as shown on the map. On to a point about four miles south of Rakaia river the land is well adapted for irrigation, and the ground all the way down to the sea, for a width of four to five miles back from the river is very broken and undulating. For this and other reasons the Dorie settlers now propose to have a separate district, and irrigation only on a small scale. Under all the circumstances it seems advisable to curtail the boundaries of No. 1 (Kyle- Seafield) district to the limits now shown on the map, with Kyle, Dobbin's Ford, and Mainwaring'B roads as its eastern boundary, leaving an area of about 47,000 acres within that district instead of 72,000 acres as formerly, which included 25,000 acres of uneven ground in Dorie district now pro posed to be detached and formed into a separate district, or added to No. 1 later on. Similarly, leaving oub all the rough ground to the eaab of the dotted blue line in No. 2 (Chertsey-Dromore) diatriot, the area of it would be 67,000 acres instead of 76,000 as formerly proposed. Should this^arrange menb meet the approval of the Council, special orders for one or more of those districts might be prepared without delay. I annex written descriptions of the boundaries of each of the proposed distrirte. Of course, this proposed arrangement leaves Lavington out of view as a souroe of supply, but the members having recently visited that locality, will now be in a better position to judge as to whether they can confirm the > I remarks previously made as to the costs and

risks attendant on that scheme. Irrigation : AHenton. — The area within the AHenton ward is about 900 acres, of which an area of fully 300 acres is situate to the north of the oreek. This latter portion from its position and configuration ° would naturally be included in No. 2 dis trict, and the promoters wish the present scheme to apply to the 600 acres or so situate batween the creek and the North Ashburton river. The rate of supply I propose is 2000 gallons per minute, and the lines of mains are approximately as indicated by blue lines on accompanying map, with initial main along Alford Forest Road from ground acquired by the Council for a new intake, This channel would also have to contain supply for present races in Netuerby, with provision for extension races through Hampsfcead, for water supply or irrigation, as I understand the residents there wish to be on the same footing as those of AHenton. The supply for Upper Wakanui would also have to be secured from this poinb. In all, the initial main should be of such capacity as to contain about half of the normal supply of the Wakanui Creek. In this connection it should be borne in mind that all the water that can be spared from the South Ashburton river during Bummer and autumn is not more than sufficient to keep up the mill supply. I estimate the cosb of AHenton irrigation scheme at £470, including earthworks, flumes, fordt, junctions, etc.', and one-fourth cost of headwork and initial main ; interest and sinking fund on loan, aay £25, mainten- . ance, £50=£75 — equal to a rate of 23 6d per I acre per annum. For small sections a minimum charge will have to be fixed, and present water rateß would have to be adjusted. Ashburton-Rskaia Water Supply.— The weather still continues too dry for the shutting off the water for cleaning purposes. Many farmers are clearing their races partially with the water in them. The tarring of flumes on mains cannot be done with water in them, nor can the mains be efficiently cleared. The best than can be done probably on this occasion, will be to shub off the water during the day and let it on at night, if web weather does nob come soon. Several culverts have been replaced by fordp, and all necessary works at intakes have been undertaken to keep up the supplies. Aahburton-Rapgitata Water Supply. — The clearing of mains haß been partially done.- I will call tenders for nexb month for the enlarging of portions of races N and P. Poisoned Ground— This is now in course of preparation, and additional platforms have been erected, as flow spaoe was insufficient. Sand Drift, Acton. — A small additional expenditure was incurred during last month. The Council having visited the district will now decide as to how this question is to be further dealb with. County Plantations. — I presume the Com mittee will consider my estimate of works to-day, and tenders could be called for shortly. It would be desirable to consider the question of exchange of that portion of Mount Somers tramway reserve allocated for planting, as in its present position, lying norbh-wgsb and south-west, it would, if planted,' give no shelter from the prevailing winds.

. ALLENTON IRRIGATION, Considerable discussion took place on the subject of the proposed scheme of irrigation for Allenton. It was pointed out that though a petition had come in from Hampstead, it was not in such form as would warrant it being accepted as a petition in proper and complete ''form for irrigation. The Allenton petition was in form, and five settlers there now wrote guaranteeing the preliminary expense in taking a poll. The engineer's plan was comprehensive enough to supply water to Allenton, Hampstead, and the portion of Wakanui just' below Hampatead, and it was thought that it would be advisable to have all three localities Joined in one district, and a motion by the Chairman seoonded by Mr Harper, was -'--> *« follows ;— " That £a speoial order cam*-.. :•-••*"«• Allentoa ward for an irrigation distriou ..- * a - l ""»vv« yy»iu be prepared, and that intimation be given , to the Hampstead settlers and others that if they wish to come in they should apply to the County Council before next) meeting," GLEANING EAOES. The engineer's recommendation regarding clearing the races in the Ashburbon-IJakaia water supply system was approved, as well as that affecting the N. & P. races. ACTON SAND DRIFT. It was resolved' to plant with lupins and fence the reserve between tho terrace and Acton, intake. Mi ANTING. It was decided to ask the Loan and Mer cantile Agency Company to exchange part of their property for the tramway reserve which was adjoining! THE CAMEBON— MORGAN WATEB BACH QUESTION, The Committee to whom tha question of the Cameron— Morgan water raoe was re mitted submitted their report. They found that the concessions granted to Mr Cameron by the Council under deed were out of pro portion to the value received by the Council, and suggested that immediate steps be taken by the Council to give the settlers now de pendent on the races on Mr Cameron's pro perty supplied from the one-tenth proportion of Council's main, a county water supply subject to rates and others conditions. A long discussion took place on this sub ject.

The Chairman said the work of the Com mittee had been only half done. Everybody knew about the deed under whioh Mr Cameron held his concessions, and that it could not be got behind. The thing was done, and could not be altered. Ic would be better if the report were referred back to the Committee for a suggestion aa to how the settlers complaining were to be supplied. Mr Harper said that the reference to the concessions was only an expression of opinion. The Committee knew that the deed could not be got behind, but it would be necessary to take the Council's authority to visit the ground and see what could be done in the matter. (Lefc Sitting.)

SPORTING.

«, . ASHBURTON RACING OLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. FIRST DAY. The weather though cloudy was fine for the races on Thursday. A heavy fog hung round the course till about 12.30, when it lifted, and althongh a little oold ib was pleasant for spectators. The attendance, although not large, was up to the average. The track was very hard, and no doubt would have been improved with a good shower. The arrangements for the meeting was all tbat could be desired. Mr Connolly had charge of the publican's booth outside, while Mr R Alexander had oharge inside. Mrs E. Thomas supplied the luncheon outside, and great praise is due to her for the sumptuous spread she supplied, as there was everything that a hußgry person could wish for to satisfy his wants. Mrs Primmer had charge of the luncheon booth inside, and the spread was an excellent one. The licensed bookmakers made things pretty lively during the day, and it gave one the impression that he was on a Metropolitan course, to hear them calling oub the odds. Mr H. Piper was in charge of the flag, and it is needless to say that he fulfilled his office to general satisfaction. The sum of £1292 passed through the totalisator. A sad acoident happened daring the preliminary of the Flying Handicap, the rider of Navigator (H. McNeill) receiving injuries which caused his death. A gats jusb past the stand having been left open, the horse tried to run through, bub instead ran into the fence, and falling, rolled over the lad. He was attended by Dr Leahy, bub Binall hopes of his recovery were enter tertained from the first. He was taken to the hospital, bub died almost immediately after his admission. The lad was a very quiet and much respected boy, and promised to become one of our best horsemen. He was in the employ of Mr E« Cuttß, the well-known Ricoarton trainer* Following are results :— Netherby Hi«tH Weight Handicap, o 25 8ovs ; second horse 3 sovs from the Btake ; seven furlongs. 15 Mr T Sheenan's oh m Aloestia, by Master George— Pbysche, 6yrß, Bst 31b .. .. .. (Donovan) 1 52 Mr A Sefton's b h Marino, syrs, 9at9lb (Fairbrother) 2 7 Mr Victor Harris' oh g Crescent, 6yrs, Bitl2lb ... .„ (Jackson) 3 21 Mr J J Lewis' oh g Paladin, 3yrs, 83t 71b (O. Cochrane) 0 6 Mr H Friedlander'a br g Annoyance, 4yrs, Bat 51b (Derrett) 0 7 Mr D M Heffernan's ch h Liberty, 4yrs, Bsb ... .. (Buddicombe) 0 0 Mr J Griffin'B b g Oarsman, 4yrs, Sat (TW Cotton) 0 From a good start Alcestis was the first to show in front, and keeping her lead all the way won a good race by half a length. Time— l.29. Dividend— £6 9s.

Laqhmor (Trot Handicap, of 25 bovb. oecoDd horse 3 aova from the stake * two miles. 13 Mr J J Stewart's cb g Ccsmo, 6yrs, byCelb, 39aec .. .. (Owner) I 19 Mr A McOormick'a blk g Scottie, aged, 43aec . .  (Compton) 2 44 Mr P Devane's b g Arahura, aged, 40aec (0 Harold) 3 13 Mr A G Holmes' Stockholm, 12sec (N Price) 0 1 Mr John indoor head' a b m Micro, aged, 12seo ... .. (Br&nkin) 0 5 Mr John Shearer's br g Toby, aged, 23secs (Shearer) 0 13 Mr D McLean's ch m Tracy Belle, 4yrs, 278ec . t . . (Morrison) 0. 0 Mr G Grice'a rn g Sam, aged, 29aec, (Skiffingfcon) 0 8 Mr R. McConochie's g g Wharfdale, 32sec .. .. .. (Owner) Q 2 Mr T Rollinaon'a b g Big Mick, aged; 453e0 .. . . .. (Hickmanj Q 20 Mr 3 Smith's ch g Wildboy, aged, 45aeff .. .. .. (Qwner) Q IMr J Begg'ag b Toronto, 6yrs, 45seo, (Oottoo) 0 3 Mr W Smith's blk h Abdallah Shalea, 6yrs, 48sec (Owner) 0 Toronto led for a mile, when Arahura, Scobtie and Cosmo took command, Wharf dale going up ; bub all breaking at the home turn, Wharfdale recovered first, but Cosmo coming on again won easily by fifteen yarda. Time— s.29. Dividend— £9 16s. Autumn Handicap, of 40 sovb; second horse 5 sovs from the stake ; one mile and a quarter. 22 Mr H A Knight's rn g Bimetallist, 4yrs, by Apremont— Silver Queen, J 6sb fib (T W Cotton) I 104 Mr E S Roden's b g Raagefinder; '" 6yrs, 7sb 51b .. .. (McNeill) 3 38 Mr Victor Harris' br c Epanlet, 4yrs 9abslb .. ... (W Brown) 3 58 Mr H Lunn's br h Skirmisher, 6yrs, Bsb 131b ... _ ... (Clarke) 0 Bimetallist jumped off with the lead, and not afterwards being headed won a good race by a head. Time— 2.l2. Dividend— £? lw ■ •

Melrosb Pony Handicap, of 20 boys ; second pony 2 sovs from the stake; four furlongs. 33 Mr J Armstrong's b m Topsy, by Perkin Warbeok ll— aged, 7at 101b (WDavey) I 92 Mr G Murray-Aynsley'a b m Dob, ' i ? syrs, Bst 131b ... ... (Davis) 2 50 Mr (P Twomey's br m Botfly, Byrs, " 93t71b ... .., (T Cotton) 5 17 MrS Brown's br m Phyllis, aged; 7stslb ... .« (MoNeill) Q 7 Mr J Beltfs b h Vicar, 3yr«, 7sb 3ib ' (B Mason j 0 A number of the ponies entered for thii raoe were above the standard and had to be counted out, only five out of thirteen going to the poafc. From a good starts ia whioH Topsy was quickest away and Vicar was left, Topsy made every post a winning post, and won easily bj font lengths, Time—* slßec. Dividend— £s Ba. NovEti Eace, of 25 sovbj five furionga* The winner to be sold by auction imme diately after the race, and the whole of the proqeeds to go to fchV funds of tb& Club. Weight, 8 atone. n 61 Mr G Murray- Aynsley 'a oh f Cherry stone. Ruby— Cherry, 3yrs, (A McDonald) I 31 Mr R Alexander's ch m The Orphan, aged, ... (T Buddicombe) 2 25 Mr S Brown's b m Mlsb Lochiel, aged, (MoNeill) 3 12 Mr S Brown's b h Warringtion, «ged, (Davey) 0 20 Mr A Sef ton's blk h Qailtiri, aged; (Fairbrother) Q 18 Mr B Campball'a blk g Saladin, 6yrs ... ... (Derret) Q

Of a fair start The Orphan had if any the advantage, and making use of it looked all over a winner a furlong from home ; but tiring towards the finish, Cherrystone caught her 6fby yards from the post and a good race resulted, Cherrystone being de clared the winner by a length and a half, Miss Lochiel a good third. Time— l,2^, Dividend— £2 9s. The winner was submitted to auction im* mediately after the race, Mr H. Goodman becoming the purchaser at £2s. Grove Farm Handicap- of 30 aova second horse 3 bovb from the Btakef seven furlongs. 33 Mr V Harris' b g Seabrook, 6yra, by. Johnny Faulkner— Viper, Bat 7lb (Brown) I 35 Mr A Sef ton's b h Marino, aged, Bab 81b „, „. (Fairbrother) 2 60 Mr G Murray. Aynsley's br g Belli? gereab, syre, 7sti6lb (McDonald) 3 21 Mr H Friedlander's blk o Doable Event, 4yrs, 9at slb (C Cochrane) <| 27^Mr R Alexander's b g Mount Clair. 4yr&, 6stl2lb (Davey) 0 Seabrook was first away, closely followed by Belligerent, and the two ran together till the straight was reached, where the whips were out on all except Seabrook, who won easily by three lengths ; Marino, who oanje very fast at the finish, juab beating Belligerent for second place. Time— l.3B, Dividend — JB4 16s. A protest against the winner for inconsistent running was entered. The Stewards decided to pay out the dividend on Seabrook, but to hold over the stakes, pending an enquiry by the North Canterbury Jockey Club Btewardß, where i6 w»s alleged Seabrook had v been guilty p| jnooniMttat r»aqUig f <!

THE ASfIBUEI'OA OOABDIAN : FRIDAY, MAY 6, "1898.



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