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Acceptances for the Wyndham R.C. s fennual meeting close to-night at five o'clock. Acceptances for the Canterbury Park Trotting Club's meeting close on Wednesday next at noon. Th© meeting this 3"ear "will be held at the Metropolitan Club's grounds at Addington. Further riding engagements reported from Ellerslio are A. Oliver for Murihaupo in the Great Northern Foal Stakes, and the Taranaki apprentice, ,J. M. Simpson, for Glen Cluny in the Auckland Cup. Tho imported horse Callaghan has been thrown out of work, and it '=» understood that it is most probable that ho will not rac e again. The son of Fairy iving and i'enny Forieit nas been a disappointment as a racehorse. Danger Zone is to contest tho Shortland Plate at El]erslie on the' opening dav, and will then bo railed south to take his place in the Marton Cup field on New Year's Pay. Winning Hit has made a most favourable impression at Ellerslie, and it is a certainty that he will be one of the best backed horses on th© day. He is bowling along well in his -work, and Aucklanders are realising that on his three-year-old form he is the pick of tho handicap for the Auckland Cup. The following answer to a correspon dent to the Auckland "Star" is of interest: —Tho trainers of both King's Trumpeter and Danger Zone were quite within their rights in racing their charges in shoes at Te Awamutu, and their action is covered by Part XXV., Rule 6 of the rules, which reads as follows: —"If it be intonded to run a horse in shoes heavier than racing plates the owner or trainer of such horse must report the fact to the stewards prior to weighing out." In tne case you query such -was done, and a notice put up on the hoard drawing the attention of the public to the fact. Mr G. L. Stead had a bit of bad luck last week, his colt Sottana getting away and having a wild gallop on his own. He did not do himself any serious damage, but -was very sore afterwards, and is not likely to be seen out at tne A.R.C. Summer Meeting. Mr Stead arrived at Ellerslie on Thursday witn Tarleton, who is engaged in the handicap events at the big fixture. The news from Hamilton respecting the condition of B. Conway, who was injured during the progress of thb "Waikato Hunt Club's meeting, is not at all satisfactory, * and it is stated that it will be necessary to have the thigh reBet, writes "Whalebone." If this is so, it will be distinctly unfortunate for the injured horseman, who already has had a spell of about two months in bed. Kilreid, whq was taken to Western Australia a short time ago, had.Bis hrst race on December 2nd. He started at a forlorn price, yet with Bst ,121b was a good second to Salveo, 7st 61b. Kilreid did not get away very well, yet had the winner doing his best to score by a neck.

Mr McManemin did not consider the fcrrn shown by Epitaph in winning the Waimangu Handicap at To -invamutu last .Saturday warranted his putting any extra weight on her for tho Rail- ■ 4 • /way._ Handicap, and this stop seems justified, states an Auckland writer. I/pitaph won rfcely, although eh© may not) have .had as much to spare as was \ imagined, but the field she beat was I very moderate, and it was hardly a good trial for a race like the Railway Handicap. , The appeal lodged by A. E. Cox •gainst his disqualification by the ?• Racing .Club Committee,' ana which haa been endorsed by the Auckland District Committee, is to be heard by the judges appointed by the Conferenee m Auckland on December 27th. " +w Ug n ** cons 'der<ible doubt , yet that all tho twenty acceptors in the A*™ P ii ]1 start > is unlikely W- S?"V wlll h® more than three or Jour defections at most/.'The will carry the No. 1 saddle-cloth, and although ■& grfbd m front of km to give weight away to the rest of the fiefd eave ono. fie is seaso ? 6d » but tho task seems m ' Income,: on the' same, ; : ss, Fo<» Chow. has Isome very ua&fui performances to his credit in th© WlfcnS! the S £ ferin .? 'fiPMfog should fiSot « *°«t r two-mile course. Royal Star, fist 61b, is a proved staffer, avfi TOwS;? +^ y 6^ p a tettepon* at AUerslie than ho waa at Tliccarton. ■ fST+w i£ any A mi ? 6re > Respite the fact that the stable jockey, A. Reed .is toeteer Royal Box. Viththis pair to ' S pr<?s t nt , h,ra > Eric Riddiford appears to havej an excellent chance of A " C T land P U P ;to his New' Zealand Cup vioiory. Ignoring all form; j s u b«equ«nt to the New Zealand Cup,, • * that woe as a basis, either x v ?L the ? alr ma y *?<>"* at Ellerslie, but the preference is for Scion. Insurrection has been given every chance with ■ i ost lib,i and Trentham • track watchers >' SE? ©nthrasuistio about his prospects. . ■ Hit has now become nfi the: '"'fit' ?. th® most-talked-of 5 ot the South ftland candidates/ He has - a -luxurious weight, and it must be remembered that tli© Ellerslie two miles is , , not- such a trying oouirse as the same mstanoe at Riooarton. • Sir George >_ j has never yet won an Auckland? C\ip t but his prospects of opening his. i winning account in that rawi are indeed ; bright this year. Maioha figures also 1 in the Christmas Handicap, and there " ®, in eomo quarters to r ooubt hia ability to see out two miles: - With hia light weight in the Auckland Cup> he is entitled to ©very respect, for t ho comes from a stable who hnve Drought off big coups, in the past, and a horao capable of carrying 9 t 61b to the * front in first-class company over one , Wile and a half should do helped con-' '. ' ttderably over two miles with 211b off hisxback. Forest Gold, 7at 91b. is th*"

best of tlie Aucklanders engaged—at least in the opinion of the handicapper —but his exploits do not impress very considerably for a race of this kind. King's Trumpeter is reported a more or less uncertain starter, but "those who witnessed his stylish performance in tho C.J.C. Fendalton Handicap would not care to let him run looso if sent to the post fit and well. Boomerdsiy, on tho strength of his dual success last week, should have a. good measure* of support; indeed, a glance back at the records of tho last Summer Meeting at Ellerslie are decidedly in favour of the Quin Abbey £;o : <J.ng. Of thoso weighted below 7st, Murnahi will probably be tho best supported, and next to him Marble Slab and Archie rend best. As tl:o day of decision has approached, tho race, has, if anything, developed a more open .appearance. Tno bracketed pair. Royal Box and Scion, and Winning Hit must be mentioned, with Maioha a decided possibility. Tho Railway Handicap field is hardly as select as that which contested the stewards' Handicap, although little fault can bo found -with the trio at tho top —Solfanello, The Haw!;, and Gl'entru'm. With equaily good passages in tho race, it would be interesting to see which would finish in front, but racing 'round a turn causes luck to play much too big a part in big fields in sprint races. Both Glontrum and The Hawk should beat tho top-weight, but knowing how good The Hawk is, Olentruin will bo truly tested. Dovelet, Bst 91b, is now well up in the weights, and should be held' safe by a compatriot in Tho Welkin gelding Pavo. The- hitter seems kindly treated, and glancing ba*: at his record of weight -carrying, he seems a very dangerous candidate. Golden Bubble, Bst 41b, seems outclassed, and the news concerning Highland is not good, but the next three on the list, all of the gentler sex, Epitaph, Lady Ridicule, and Gold Light, are a formidable trio. Epitaph has not pleased the critics in tho North, but that will not prevent her from, starting ono of the best backed in tho race. Lady Ridicule is a most promising mare and/a brilliant beginner. Sho has had an interrupted preparation, but for which she would be a very prime fancy. Gold Light, if not th© equal of Enthusiasm, was so on Oaks day, and kli© must be very little her inferior at any time. Enthusiasm at 7st slb in the Railway Handioap would read particularly -well, so that, providing Gold Light! has gone on thei right way, sho must be given a .great chance. Prince Abbey is useful, but on past form not up to this company, and of the. light weights Royal Blood is the likely one. There is some doubt just how good is this four-year-old son. of Our King, and providing a capable light-weight can be found to ride him, ho should play a prominent part. The Stewards' Handicap was voted very open, yet Glentruin made no race of it, but it does not seem likely that the Railway -will be, won in so easy a fashion. The northerners should hold their own with Royal Blood, Lady Ridicule, and Pavo. To many people the race of the day will be the Great Northern Foal Stakes, and to the general racing public it should bo brimful of interest. Queen March and Bathos will probably dispute favouritism, with Tukia not far away, but South Island' sportsmen will not be surprised to find Murihaupo in the firing line at the finish. race at least should give a true line as to which is the best two-year-old, the only regrettable feature being that only one colt, in Sottana was left in the race, and he is practically ascertain non-starter. The minor races would gladden the hearts of some country executives if they had them on their programmes. Horses that have' some form to recommend them, and seem well placed are Danger Zone, Moorland, Fl'orent, Passenger, Laughingstock, Ares, and Lucius. . • Arrangements have been completed for a special train, "to leaye Christchurch on Wednesday conveying horses to Greymouth. Owners and trainers who wish to send horses by this train must book their space to-day. The Wellington Trotting Club's nominations .have exceeded anticipations, those for the Gold Cup including such top-notchers as Onyx, Great Hope, Alto Chimes, Latona, Ahuriri, and Childe Pointer. The remaining races do not suffer at all by comparison, and given fine weather, to judge by tlie present prospects, the meeting cannot nelp being all unqualified success. Bumper attendances are the rule at the Asiiburton Trotting dub's meeting on Boxing Day, and the gathering this year promises to be as popular aa ever. The fields are just the right size for interesting racing, and many .of the best-known performers of the light-' harness sport claim engagements. For the convenience of Christchurch residents there will be two special trains, to leave at 9.15 a.m. and 9.35 a.m. The first race is timed to start at U. 30 a.m. . At the monthly meeting of the Dunedin Jockey Club Committee, the secretary of the Jtf.Z. Racing Conference notified that the club's application to change the dates of the Cup Meeting from Bth and 10th to 7th, Bth and 10th February had been approved. The Mufister of Internal Affairs approveil of the club's decision to addya day to the Cup Meeting, the extra ope being for charitable objects, and forwarded the necessary totalisator licenses. The seoretary of the Racing Conference notified that'Mr G. Ifi. Curry would attend the summer meeting' as stipendiary steward arid Mr J. Torrance as raceCourse inspector. It was resolved that the secretary be instructed to write to Mrs A.. E. .Cohen expressing the sym- j pathy of the Dunedtn Jockey Club with her, and |i|r family in the loss they have sustained, and an assurance of the very sincere regard of this committee for the late Mr Cohen, and an acknowledgment of the many marks of his *riendlv"interest in t>>e club and "of hi* lifelong active and able support of all that is best in racing. 7 I ' An Auckland message saya that Infante Was withdrawn from the Christ-

mas Handicap at 10.30 a.m. yesterday, Miss June from the Robinson Handicap at 1.30 p.m., and Arifona Maid from the Shortland Plate at H p.m. MARTON J.C.'S SUMMER MEETING (PHBSS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) MARTON, December 12. The following acoeptaccw have been 10ceived: — IKIAL HACK RACE, of 150 bovs. Gf. at lb et lb Allmarimba ,i 9 0 d'Aubepinea ..9 0 Woletta. .. 9 0 ±tcd ouerry .• 9 0 Lotharinga ..9 0 Scotch Nell ..0 0 I'anim ..9 0 Fran - ■ 9 0 lss,potoa .. 9 0 Sensible 9 0 Margute .. 9 0 Lady Knox .. 9 0 Silver Sun .. 9 0 FIRST HACK HURDLES, of 225 bovs. 14m. Sir Fanciful ..11 7 Empyrean .. 9 2 Goldscene .. 10 10 Kaika. .. 9 0 Penniless .. 10 10 Otawa 9 0 Spring Tide .. 9 10 Tamarea, .. 9 0 Noble .. 9 2 Moulu .. # 9 0 JUYEXILE HANDICAP, of 225 .'sots. For two-year-olds. sf. Benmuro .. 8 0 Bright Eyes .. 7 7 Homage .. 713 Ora'a Delight 7 7 Civility .. 711 Mountain Bell 7 2 j Hallowmora .. 710 Enthuse* .. 7 0 MARTON CUP, of 700 sovs. lim, I Marqueteur .. 'J 7 Hyrax .. 7 2 | Admiral Mark Time .. 7 0 i Codrington 812 Dissertation ..7 0 Sunart .. 812 Danger Z:na .. 7 0 Kinsem .. 8 9 Sonnino .. 610 Bonnie Heather 8 7 Blackmail .. 610 Paoanui .. 7 7 HaUoivroz . ( G 9 Cold Steel .. 7 7 Bantl-er .. 6 7 Irapuka. .. 7 5 Pleasure ..07 Scotch Mixture 7 4 Classification .. 6 7 Cleasanta ... 7 4 Good Mark .. 6 7 Crucelle .. 7 3 DASH HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sow. 6f. Projector .. 9 0 Ala Boughal .. 7 12 All Ceriaa .. 811 Gold Star .. 7 11 Waipatu .. 811 Some Red .. 711 The Emperor 8 7 Velcciform .. 711 Wako Up ~8 6 Gaiety Girl ..7 9 Mark Over ... 8 6 Loyal Maid .. 7 8 Communicate 8 1 Yolande .. 7 8 BonilKOok .. 7 13 Fleeting .. 7 5 Princess 'Fran 713 *nppy Days .. 7 2 Aeriform .. 7 13 Eran .. 7 0 Atapo ... 713 Bonny Louisa 7 0 Regard .. 7 13 Sensible .. .7 0 RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 350 sovs. Gf. Civil form v .. 811 lutrsing Sister 7 6 Passionless .. 8 4 Miss Reno .. 7 0 Cleasanta .. 8 0 Island .. 6 7 Birkie '..18 NEW YEAR HACK HANDICAP, of 225 j ? sove. BJf. Kilbird .. 9 3 Tussore .. S 0 | All Ceris* .. 811 Mattulla. ..8 0 Pleasure 8 8 Merry Queen .. 713 Basso .. ft i Happy Days .. 710 Good" Mark .. 8 4 March On .. 7 9 Princess Fran 8 2 Sweet Song .. 7 7 Redlogue .. 8 2 Tfative Queen 7 7 Hautatro .." 8 1 ' Bonny Rill .. 7 7 Velociform ..81 STEWARDS', WELTER HANDICAP, o! 300 1 6UVS. 7f. Correspondent 813 Waipatu .. 8 0 Ruddy .. i 8 8 Helen Rufus .. 8 4 Railand .. 8 8 Bliesfulness 8 4 Sonnino .. 8 G Amerioau Beauty 8 3 Kilbird .. 8 S Kui?. -.8 2, WAIKOUAITI R.C.'S ANNUAL MEETING. The following acceptances have Ibeen received WAIKOUAITI CUP, of 800 sots. IJm. st. lb. st. lb. Red Gown .. 9 0 Miss Limelight .. 8 13 Camouflage 7 7 Radial .. 813 Nunrant '.. 7 0 Castellan. .. 812 Lomaeundi .. 7 0 Battle Scene 8 3 Kilbrm .. 7 0 Miraa ..77 NEW YEAR HANDICAP TROT (in harness), of 140 eovs. 11m. Forbrory ■ .. scr Charming Bello scr Royal Hop# .. eor Sunny Tue ... aor Ventura .. scr yc&bhd Snider .. scr Baymius .. 24 Princess Locanda bct Tipperary .. 24 Kelpie .. scr' St. Alwyn .. 36 Wallace Dillon scr Irish Whisper# 36 Prestissimo .. scr Onawa .. 48 Master Adonis .. ecr Mammon .. 60 Junior Girl ..ecr Honest Ned .. 84' Schoolmate " .. scr Red Prince .1 84 Pointalena ../scr van Director .. 108 Kenny Lou .. scr 'Rothschild Jun. 120 BRAY MEMORIAL HANDIOAP, of 160 .' SOTS. Of, st. lb. St. lb. Tatau Tatau 9 7 Bosker Boy.. 810 Palamon .. 9 6 Huena' ..713 Thestius .. 811 Denizot .. 7 7 welter Handicap, o£ 150* sots. im., Bt. lb. st. lb. Red Gown .. 10 12 Sherlock .. 8 6 , Mfcza .. 9 nl2 Bandy .. 8 6 Belgian King 911 C&nme Jack 8 6 Proceeder ... 9 1 Getaway .. 8 5 • Pitch Dark 8 11 HAWKSBURY HACK HANDICAP, of 125 SOTS. 6f. st. lb. < st. lb. Contempt .. 818 Hurdy Gurdy 7 9 Pilliewinkie .. 813 King Sol , . 7 9 Dancing Days 811 Rondeau .. 7 9 Ferino .. 8 4 Dollar Piece, 7 7 Reality .. 8 8 Brilliant Hope 7 7 Ravenna .. 8 8 Bonnie Olive 7 7 Paddy.s Hope 713 Golden Lock 7 7 Rarricon .. 711 Gay Life .. 7 7 High Mark .. 7 11 Picaninny .. 7 T Rex Silva ..79 DOMAIN HANDICAP TROT (in saddle), of . 140 so vs. lm. Tahaine .. scr Pointalena .. scr K*pu Kapu .. «or Leith Chimes ..ecr !• or bury ..scr Charming Belle scr Gold Chimes .. scr Orari .. 'scr Jnle , Wilkes ~ sor Sunny Vu« ~ scr Royal Hopo .. bct ydsbhd Don Locanda. .. scr Raymius ..12 Argyle ~Dero .. scr Liberty Loan ,12 Princess Locanda scr Irish Whispers .. 24 John Pointer .. sor Princess Hazel .. 24 Oreti Chimes ..sor Alwyn .. 24 Last Note .. Ocr Honest Ned .. 60 Red Chequer ..sor Red Prince .. GO' Junior Boy .. scr Rothschild Jim -84 ORBELL STAKES HANDIOAP, of 160 sots. 7f. . st. lb. "■ st. lb. Radial • .. 10 13 Pitch Dark .. 8 10 Batt(b- Scene 10 3 Ruena .. ■ 8 10 Bosker Boy .. 9 6 Oannie Jack 8 5 Oonten.pt .. 9 3 Kilbrin ..85 Lomagundi ~ 811 Rex Silva .. 8 5 | Nunrant .. 810 HXTRUNin TURF CLUB'S ANNUAL. MEETING. The following aoceptanjes* have been received: — ■ , . HURUNUI CUP. lim.—Varniah 12 7; Hands Off 12; Metcayte 12; Benefit' 12; Alleyna 9 7; # -«aßsina?®T) 7; Bohemia 9 7; Lloyd Gflorg© 9 7. . HAWARDEII OPEN HANDICAP TROT (Harness). 2in.—Honey wood sor; Wmgaitjui scr; Gentleman Wo;d 6s; Miss Loeanda 9s; Locanda Bell 17s; Bon Annie 22a; Woodford 275; Freddy Wood 27 s; Hillkea 273; Champagne 27s ; Pollywood 275. WAITOHI STAKES HANDIOAP. lm.— Varnish 12; Hands Off 11 10; Benefit 11 10; Bomb 10 10; Pepi>erpot 10; .Alleyne 9 1 7; Caco'.et 97; Bohemia 9 7., WAIKARI OPEN TROT (in saddle), IJm. —Honeywood ecr; Wingatui sor; Gentleman Wood 4s; Miss Locanda 7a; Mephistopheles fis; Locanda Bell 13s; Brent Boy 13s; Misß Wood 13s; Bl&ckwich 13s; Gold-Mark 19s; Nebuchadnezzar 20s v ; . Heatherwood 20s; Woodford-20s; Freddy Wood. 20s; Woody 203; Swannee 20s; Champagne 20s; Kingsmoor Queen 20s; Nancy Direct 20s; Lady Lorcne 20s; Maheno 20s. PUBLICANS' HANDICAP. Gf.—Hands OS 12 10; Benefit 12 10; Bomb 12; Helaze 11 10; Peppeiyot 11 7; Birthday Joy 11; loutaform 11; Bohemia 11. DISTRICT TROT (Saddle). 2m.—Mephistopheles sor; Blackwich 4s; Miss Woods '63; Bon Annie lis; Gold iM»rk 14s; Nebuchadnezzar 16s; Woodford-16s; Lady Lorene 16s; Woody 16a; Swaimee 16s; lam Colo 16s: ValeTa. 16; 'Kingsmoor Queen 16s; Nancy Direct 16a; ' Heatherwood 16s; Pollywood 16s. VINCENT J.C.'S. ANNUAL MEETING. The following handicaps have been declared: — DISTRICT HACK RACE, of S3 eovs; 6f Redghot 9; Silver Lining 8 10; "Winnipeg 8 9; Bonny Lock 8 7; Satorock 8 7; Topmark 8 7; Pride .0' Martian 8 7; Cartoon 8 7; Miss Ruby 87; Spain's mare S 7;Trumpeter—Caselta gelding 8 7. NEW YEAR TROT (in harness), of 55 bovs, and Dr. Harrison's cup; 11m—Heather Jock eor; Gentle Mac scr; John Patchem bct; Gay Girl 12yds bhd; Wallace Grove 12; Peter the Painter 12; Lady Daphne 12; Sunnyvale 12; Almont Babe 12; Margo Jl6; Daphnevale 60; Wee Daphne 84; Haere-Ra 86; Houi M. 132; La France 192; Onawa 192; Kilmarnock 228. MATAKANUI HANDICAP, of 70 eovs; 6f —Palamon 9 12; Lomagundi 8 8; Ruena. 7 13; Proceedor 7 8; Bandy 6 11. SPCTTIS HANDICAP, of 60 sovs; sf_ Dancing Days 9 12; Palladium 9 11; Lomagundi 99; Marwkk "Head 7 10; Gay Gauntlet 7 9; Huxdy Gurdy 7 8; Wilson's filly 78; Sartophane 7 7; Con White's geZding 77; Spain's gelding 77; Brilliant Hope 77; Obligio 7 7. VINCENT TROTTING STAKES (in saddle), of 60 eovs; lm—Sir Douglas scr; Bobby

Vanclcave eor; Purtrador sor: Angle lion acr; John Patchem scr; Billy Houi ecr; Peter the .Painter 13yds bhd; Gay Girl 12; Oreti Chimes 12; Eileen Allanah 12*; Abee 12; Silver Age 12; Wee Daphne 48; Mountain "Wood 48; Benmore 48; Maile 72; Gold Chimes 72; Edward Harwin 84; Kilmarnock 132. ■ , . OPHIR HANDICAP, of 05 soys; 7f-Pala-inoji 10 2; St. Easel 9 10; Lomagundi 8 3; Ruona 7 11; Proceedor 7 0; Winnipeg 6 7. OMAKAU HACK HANDICAP, of 60 eovs; 6f—Palladium 9 12; Lady Rupee 7 13; Barricon 7 11; Silver Lining 7 10; King Sol 7 8; Top Mark 7 7; Triumphator gelding 7 7; Pride o' Martian 7 -7; Cartoon 7 7; Satorock 7 7. - . WAIRARAPA R.C.'S SUMMER MEETING. (press ASSOCjATIOW telegram.) MASI'ERTON, December 22. The following acceptances have been received:— TRIAL HACK STAKES, of, 100 sovs; weight Bst; Sf—Bucephalus, Jonquil, lo Feu, Dominant, Sunny Valley, .Jolly Bruce, Expedite, Mentha, Debate, Cairn Odessar-.* Saracen filJy, Bay ana, Lady "Waimangu, Bimutaka, Boae de Tal, Puketoj, Treadwell, Bodeal, Merrimas, Believe. .. FEATHERSTON HACK WELTER. HANDICAP, of 130 sovs; 7f—Pink Rose 9 fl; Lady Fingers 9 5; Edendale 8 13; Rebuff 8.11; Refrigeration 8 11; Hour 8 8; Kilroe 85 ; Munchester 84 ; Lork Usk 82; Sponte 8; Password 8; Proclamation 8. FLYING HANDICAP, of 250 sovg; 6f~ Chimera 9 9; Ambitious 8 U ; Capping Day 8 8; Backsheesh 8 1; Astinome 8; Prince Hal 77; Rosa/of Athens 7 7.; Jackaroo 73; Mountain March. 8 3; Deroulede 7 2;. Ahi K« 6 7. . WAIRARAPA CUP, of%o sow;, ijm— Bonnie Henther 9; Dainty Step 0 10; Printemp3 8 8; Festivity 8 6: Bitters 8 3; Little River-7 10; Hyrasc 73; Zouave 72; Beloved 6 7. NURSERY HANDICAP,, of 130 sovs; for two-year-olds; sf—Suggestion 7 11; Pathfinder 7 11; Panorama 7 10; Idano 7 7; Bonlita 7 S; Axle 7 5; Blonde 7 2. RIMUTAKA, HACK HANDICAP, of 130' sovs • lm—Pink Rose 9; Parorangi 8 5; Te Kuri"B 3; Solrino 7 11; Zany 7 11; Glenropo 7. 4; Lord Usk T; Bonomel 7; Lady Witchet 7. WARDELL WELTER HANDICAP, of 170 sovs; 7f—Halifax 8 18; Daytime 8 11; Prince Hal 8 10; Barleycorn 8 8; Canyon 8 8; Kuia 7 13; Ahi Ka 7 11; Blackhead 7 10; Sir Agnes 7 10. TELEGRAPH HACK HANDICAP, of 150 sovs • Cf—Lady Fingers 8 9; Comio 8 8; Refrigeration 8 8; Five-Eighths 8 s;'Solrino 8 '2; Hytinus 7 11; Glenropo 7 9; Kilroe 7 j); Bourne Nurse 7 8: Entre Nous 7 8; Believe 7 3; Debate 7 2; Bonrino 8 2; Merrimas 7; Bonnie Gold 7; Tamarunui 7. WELLINGTON ■ T.CV'S ANNTJAL MEETING. The following nominations have been received : HUTT PARK TRIAL HANDICAP (in harness), of 100 sovs; 3.52 clas3. lim. Rejoice Excelsior Lady Aratum Rota Elect Percy Dillon Lucy Pointer Pain* Dilion Doris Dillon Change Surf Board Abundance • Prologue Cuto Lad Engagement Guiding Star Daisy Dilon Miss Babs Oakhampton , Rothschild) BOROUGH HANDICAP (in saddle), of 150 sors; 3.45 class./ lim. Master Ivy Audubon Drambui Councillor " Koolan Nita "Wood Taxation Jimmy Chimes Lady Logan Daisy Dillon Sedd-el-Bahr Ngahere St. Mihiel Imperial Boy Reta Elect Fireman Steel Wire Engagement) Lady Kathleen Pearl Coronado Wee Sam Bann Zolock Harena Kia Kia Revolia The Prince Logan Tree PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP TROT (in harness), of 200 sovs; for unhoppled trotters; 0.5 clasß. 2m. Rothmoor Lady Irvine Pete PeterMat Patch Lady Esma Peter McMillan Peter Dean Fairbairn Graoe Gratton Fairton Meritorious Lynx Nelson Bell Kelman Tvdewater White Lupin N.Z. TROTTING GOLD CUP (in harness), of 6CO sovs; 4/39 class. 2m. Hayseed Alto Chimes Tommy Direct Gold Girl Peter King Peter Mao Great Hope Tauhinu Pitaroa Taraire Elite Brown Wood Rorke's ©rift Prince Lyons Ahuriri Dolly Dillon Loca.nda DillonChilde Pointer " n >'? „ Ouimet Sympathy Gold Boy Latona Progress "W ELLINGTON HANDICAP (in harness), of 200 sovs; -smin class. 2m. Master Blair Audubon Change Councillor Lucy Pointer KenTracey Taxation Locanda Jack Zolock Palm Rescue Doris Dillon Harina •Timmy Chimes Flyaway King DiHon Waitarere La Meriel Miss Babs Pearl Coronado Rothschild Revolia Excelsior STEWARDS' HANDICAP (in saddle) of 150 sovs; 2.56 class, lm. ' Master Kcolan Lncetta Councillor Locanda Jack Macushli Miss Havoo Kingsmoor Jimmy Moon Drift Hal Joseph Richmond Fireman Nitbidard St. Mihiel . Kia Kia lisherion Calmnos.j Lady Logan Georpa Grafton Nita Wood Steel Wire Drambui Imperial Boy Ngahere Sedd-el-Bahr Underscrub PETONE HANDICAP (in saddle), of ISO sbvs; for unhoppled trotters; 3.56 class Ijm. Rothmoor Asia I. ady Eema, K1 Muntar Peter Dejn "White Lupir Grace Gratton Mat Patch Lucv Poin'e" Lynx Merit ori)U3 Kelman Blaok Palm May Retu Bobbie B Katiestona

ELECTRIC HANDICAP (in harness), of 250 soy?; 2.54 class, ljiri. Ben Lomond Ahuriri Rorke'a Drift N apner Ckilde Pointer Hancfcaome Lad Ouimet Dolly Dillon Undcrncrub Latona ' Progress Gold Girl Sympathy Pitaroa Queen's Chimes Olive Huon Jimmy Peter King Waitipopo Richmond Tauhinu Brownwood Taraire Elite ELLERSLIE TRAINING NOTES. (press association teligrau.) AUCKLAND, December 22. Tho weather was fine this morning, but heavy rain fell during the night, and" ilie work wa# not of an important character. Insurrection, Laughingstock,' Danger Zone, Zircon, The Hawk, Maioha, Mountain Lion, Viyella, Explorer, and Battle Song ara among the recent (jrrivals.