The following acceptances have been re ceived for the Jockey Club Spring Meeting: —Spring Handicap—Libeller, 9st; Paramau, Bst 51b; Piscatorious, Bat 31 b; Hilarious, Bst; Sir Garrett, 7st 101b; Mavis, 7st9lb; Rewi, 7st 91b; Lavellook, 7st 91b; Marie Stewart, 7st 51b; Omega, 6at 121b; Never Miss, 6ab 51b; Transit, 6at 51b. The highest weight accepting being under 9st, the weights have been raised accordingly. Flying Han dicap—-Libeller, 9st ; Hilarious, Bst 51b ; Paramau, Bst; Sir Garrett, 7stl2lb; Mavis, 7st 10a; Florence, 7at 91b; Marie Stuart, 7st; Never Miss, 6jfc 71b; Omega, 6st 71b; Moanatairi, 6st. NEW PLYMOUTH, July 21. The Parihaka meeting passed off with the usual quietness. The' Natives who have returned are reticent respecting Te Whiti's counsel. Some say that they are determined to continue the fencing notwithstanding the arrests whioh have been made, and that they have no fear of the Government as Te Whiti will proteob them. WELLINGTON, July 21. The Rev. Father O'Reilly died to day, aged 72. He was one of the first priests in New Zealand, and was greatly respected by all classes. The Native will case still occupies the Supreme Court.
