——-— -4, . (by electric telegraph.) (per; tHEj.united tress association.) DUNEDIN, 'rEBRUAIIY 21. TUo Tasmauians boat South Canterbury by nine wickets. TUo Land Board decided tho Bonhwiek urn] Hcrtslet cases of alleged dumrayism yesterday in the licensees' favor. This was done on the casting Yotc of Mr llaitlaud. Mr Stout moved, first, the licenses bo cancelled, and afterwards, that the matter bo referred to the Supremo Court, but both were lost.:, A ra.m named Archibald M'Pherson was found dead at the Teviot yesterday, lying on tho road. Supposed cause of death, licart-disoasa. '^Z; The Minister of Public Works has telegraphed that a tender has been accepted for tho Nenthorn contract. A little g'.V. mime 1 Ecoa was killed at Goodwood on Tuesday, through being jammed between two rail way trucks, with which she and other children were playing. There aro still eleven horses left in tho Cup. The tipsters stick to .-ou'-wester, but last night Noesoiisc was i'reely backed and closed at 10 to 4. Lady Emma was next in demand at 6 to 1. The weather is threatening. _ 2 O'CLOCK. Tho races commenced to-dav. Tho Hurdlo Itaco was won by tlocket easily. Four horses ran; Latest. The Cup was won by Lady Emma, with July 2nd, and Sou'-wcster 3rd. Eleven ran.
THE LAND BOARD.
