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Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1245, 29 September 1911, Page 8

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9 : — WANGANUI RACESGUINEAS WON BY COUNTERFEIT. GOODWIN PAIUC SUCCESSFUL. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Wanganui, September 28. The Wanganui Jockey Chib's spring meeting opened to-day in tiue, though rather cold, weather. There was a good attendance, and the totalisator handled .£13,710, against ,CS37S for the corresponding day last year. Jiesults:— FLYING HANDICAP, of 150 .sovs. Six furlongs. 5 Mr. J. Smith's ch. g. Master Sylvia, by Sylvia Park—Gipsy King mare, iyrs., 7st (J. Conquest) 1 i Mr. W. Smart's Merrie Frank, list. 71b (C. Emerson) 2 1 Mr. Highden's Boanerges, Ost. (A. Oliver) 3

Also started: 9 Gladiole, flst. 'lib. (E. Lowe); 2 Faunus, 9st. lib. (F. D. Jones); 3 St. Toney, Sst. 71b. (W. Ayro); G Countermine, 7st. !)lb. (F. E. Jones); 7 True Shot, 7st. 71b. (F. Meagher); S Kauroa, 7st. Gib. (B. Deeley). From a good start Boanerges was the first to show in front, and was followed by Faunus with True Shot on the rails. Boanerges led round the bend, being half a length ahead of Faunus, with True Shot aud St. Toney handy. As they turned into the straight, Boanerges, Faunus, and Master Sylvia wore buneh«l. At the distance Merrie Frank took the lead, and looked a winner, but Master Sylvia, came with a rattle over the last hundred yards, and just got the verdict ou the pest by a head, witlr Boanerges half a length away third Time, lmin. 15 3-ssec. MAIDEN HACK RACE, of 100 sovs. ' Six furlongs. 1 Mr. E. J. Watt's b. c. Ireland, by Kileliieran—Stivanah, 3yns., 7st. 71b (C. Emerson) 1 3 Mr. M. J. Goodson's Jargon, Ssl. 2!b (F. Meagher) 2 5 Mr. D. J. Goodwin's Topic, 7st. 71b. (A. Goodwin) 3 Also started: 12 Seawind, Sst. 21b. (W. Price); 9 Mulster, Sst. 21b. (Alf. Oliver); 10 Paramount, Sst. 21b. (C. Jenkins); 11 Marsuma, Sst. 21b. (W. Ayre); G Lady Van, Sst. 21b. (W. Griffiths); 4 Pracfectus, Sst. 21b. (A. Oliver); 8 Lady Jean, 7st. 71b. (C. Monk); 7 Taware, 7st. 71b. (A. W. Mullen); 2 Blakeney, 7st. 71b. (B. Deeley). After some difficulty a beautiful start was effected, the horses breaking away in i line. Ireland presently shot to the front, and was followed by PraefeCtus. Coming into tile straight, Ireland still held the lead, being followed by Jargon aud Topic. This order was not altered when the post was passed, Ireland getting the verdict by nearly two lengths. Topic was a head away. Time, lrain. 1G 2-ssec. WANGANUI GUINEAS, of 10 sovs., with 400 sovs. added. For three-year-olds. One mile. 4 Sir Geo. Clifford's h. f. Counterfeit, by Treadmill—Delusive, Sst. 51b.

(F. E. .Tones) 1 2 Hon. .T. D. Ormond's I), c. Miscount, by Birkenhead—Miss Never, Bst. lUlb (F. D. Jones', 2 1 Mr. E. J. Watt's br. c. Royal Scotch, by Royal Artillery—Barley Bree, Bst. 101b (C. Jenkins) 3 Also started: 5 I'angiatua, Sst. 101b. (R. Hatch); 3 Labour flay, Sst. 51b. (B. Deeley); 0 Bronze, Sst. 51b'. (A. Oliver). Labour Day got the worst of a good start, and Miscount a«d Royal Scotch shot to the front, and led practically the whole At tho four furlongs, Counterfeit came up lo the leaders, and, on entering the straight, had supplanted Royal Scotch for sccond place. A great finish resulted in Counterfeit wearing down Miscount and winning by a head. Ko.val Scotch was three lengths away third. Bronze was fourth, liangiatua fifth, and Labour Day last. Time, liu-u. ■11 2-ssec. OKEIII." HANDICAP HURDLES, of 150 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. 2 Mr. W. J. Douglas's br. h. Espartero, bv Torpedo—Espaniola, aged, lOst. 121b : (J. O'Connell) 1 1 Mr. J.'Bruce's Waiputere, 9st. 91b. (W. Young) 2 3 Mr. A. R. Maltby's Gaelic, 9st. slb. (C. I'rice) 3 Also started: 4 Compass, 10-t. 13lb. (C. Cress); 5 Windage (11. Fulchcr); 7 Gold Bird, 9st. 13lb. (T. I'ritchard); G Lco'lanter, 9st. lib. (F. Coleman).

A fair start was effected. Espartero and Windage led the field past the stand. Waiputere, lying about three lengths behind. Waiputere then made an effort, and. half a mile from home, had displaced Windage. Espartero, however, was not pushed, and, though Waiputere made a determined challenge, he won by about a length. Gaclic, who had been with the back division till nearing the entrance to tho straight, was five lengths away third. Time, 3min. 16 -i-osec. GONYILLE HURDLE HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile and five furlongs. 2 Mr. J. G. Wilson's br. g. Hawick, by Phaeton—Hempie, aged, list. lib. (L. Hill) 1 I Mr. C. C. Hammond's Captain Bell, 10=t. 101b (W. Young) 2 5 Mr. H. Eva's Higliden, Ost. lib. (F. Coleman) 3 Also started: 3 Merrv Lawn, lOst. 91b. (C. Cress); i Tina Toa, 9st. 21b. (S. Brown); G Jlitehau, 9st. (R. Home). From a good start Captain Hell leaped out, and was soon a length ahead of Hawick, but lie lost _ ground at the first fence. Hawick coming up lovol, the pair ran Tiwav from the remainder of tho i field, and fought out tho race between' themselves, Hawick winning by a length'. Higliden was ten lengths away, third. Time, 3min. 5 l-ssee. PUTIIiI HACK HANDICAP, of 100 savs. Six furlongs. G Mr. J. Foreman's b. c. Patriotic, bv l'atronus—Pauline, tvrs.. 7st. 131b (B. Declcy) 1 7 Mr. T. O'Neill's Monologue, 7st. 131b. (E. Lowe) 2 12 Mr. G. Clarebut's Minora, 7st. lib. (.1. Conquest) 3 Also started: 9 Sandy Paul, Ost. Olb. (R. Hatch); 3 Gold Battery, Ost. Olb. (A. Oliver); 2 Miscal, Sst. 101b. (H. Batten); 1.3 Allurement, Sst. 51b. (R. Nordloil); 1 Brilliancv, Sst. lib. (W. Price); 8 Fleetweek, 7str. lib. (11. Griffiths); 5 Katua, 7st. 101b. (O. M'Carten); 1 Big Blast, 7st. fllb. (C. Emerson); 9 Ebonite, _ 7st. !)lb.. ineluding 131b. penalty (C. Jenkins); II Mortite. 7st. lib. (A. M'Millen); 10 Bonny Lass, 7st\ (F. Meagher). Front a. fair start, Monologue went to the front with Gold Battery and .Ebonite ou his Hanks. Coming round to the straight Monologue held a lead of a length, but Patriotic, coining with a great run, supplanted him, and won by a clear length, inches separating the second and third horses. Time, lmin. 10 •l-sscc. SPRING HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. One mile. 9 Mr. A. Alexander's b. g. Goodwin Park, bv Sylvia Park—Vivat, Gvrs., 7st (O. M'Mullon) 1 1 Mr. G. Clarebutt's Ladv Monschikoff, Ost. 121b (L. Wilson) 2 12 Mr. A. Jackson's Coromaudel, Ost. 121b (C. Carmont) 3 Also started: S Merrivonia, Ost. lib. (A. Oliver); 5 Iranni. Sst. 111b. (R. Hatch); 10 Sandsi'ream, Sst. 81b. (It. Griffiths); 1 The Rover. Sst. Sib. (C. Price); 2 Mulga Bill, Sst. 41b. (E. Lowe); 3 Smilax, 7si. lllb. (O. M'Carlen); 7 Montiform, 7st. 41b. (F. Meagher); G Deploy. 7st. 2!b. (C. Emerson); 11 Shuja, Gst. 101b. (C. Monk). Merrivonia got the advantage of a good start, and shot' to the front but, after two furlongs, ho was supplanted by .Smilax who. ill turn, gave way to Coromandel at the half distance. A good finish saw Goodwin Park get the judge's verdict by three-quarters of a length. Coromandel was half a length away third, The Rover was fourth, and Shuja fifth. Time, lmin. 15 l-ssec. NOTES ON THE RACING. (3y TclcjrrapU.—Snecial Correspondent.) Wanganui, September 25. Fine weather mis experienced for "Guineas Day" at Wanganui, ami tho going was splendid. The attendance, however, dill not appear to be up to the standard, but speculation was brisk, Gwnl racing was seen in all the events, but backers fatal badly, e.s only one favourite got his head in front all day. Excellent racing was witnessed in the opening event, and the enthusiasm of tho crowd was raised by tho great contest wliicli ensued as tlio result of tho handi-

capper's adjustments. Boanerges, however, finished up a slightly heller favourite than Faunus. Both horses stripped in perfect order, anil their connections were very sanguine of their ability to will. At the start True Shot led olf. and Kauroa was loft at the post. Passing the fourfurlung p-.isl, the order was: True Shot, .Master, Sylvia, Faunus. Boanerges and Gladiole. Across the bottom the lavourites moved up on the outside, and Merry Frank came verv iasi - . Vnuiius, Boanerges. anil Merry Frank had their names called in fhe run down the straight, but Master Sylvia was not noticed on the rails, and, in a fine linisli. he Avon by a lieck. Boanerges was a length away, and then eame Faunus, a similar distance (.behind.

St. Luap and King Simon wero withdrawn from the Maiden Handicap, ing a dozen runners. Despite tlio lact that he had not had a race lor many months, the Kilcheran colt, Ireland, who does not secin to have t'lirnislicd as well as might be expected, was made a roaring favourite. He went out smartly alter the lift of the barrier, and had Praefectus a.s company for half the distance, ■'■"en he came away, and was not again headed. Topic and Jargon had a great race for second place, victory eventually going to the latter. Blackeney, who got oil badi>, was fourth, aud Tauri fifth. The Guineas field attracted considerable attention, and the two favourites passed their "examination" very well. Miscount appeared a perfect picture, aiul so did I'oval Scotch, except perhaps that, he was a trifle on the big side, ilangiatua and Labour Dav looked well, and Couiuerieit bore evidence of having done a very so.id preparation. Bronze looked empty, and was reported to be doing badly, -uiscount and Koyal Scotch were quickest awav. but the forcer, on the fence, led round the bend. Down the back he was out in front with Rangiat.ua alongside, Royal Scotch and Counterieit whippin D the field across the bottom, lho .race appeared to V>e OVCT , lien> \. but then Counterfeit put in an extraordinary run, and, under the whip, overhauled all but the leader. In the straight she had a length to make up, but her guns, and, in the last fiftv y-id.., she got on to Miscount's girihs. Ihc paii were now hard at it, and a terrific stmgglc ensued. Jones put his stick, awa, but his confrere drew Ills, and, ill tlio last few lengths, the pair were love., and dashed past the post locked togethei. The indie's verdict we,at to Counterfeit bv a head. Ho.val Scotch was three lengths away,' third, and Eangiatua fourth. . . "Waiputere was a strong favourite \a Open Hurdles, but Espartero brouglit oft a surprises by taking charge at the ilagfall, and leading throughout. The loipedo horse, who looks as lie never looked before, outjumped his he d at the iusi. fence, and was not again headed. With half a mile goue, Windage was alongside him, but was being ridden to keep Ins position. Waiputere was. ten lengths further back, and the remainder, tailed off. With six furlongs to go, V aipulere closed up, and "Windage retired. At the next fence Espartero gained a eoup.e ot lengths, and the race was then all over. The leader was steadied in the run from the last fence, and Waiputere momentarily showed up, but O'Connell turned round in the saddle and smiled, and then gave his mount a reminder, and lie can:o away again. Gaelic was a poor third, while Gold'oird and I.eolanter were tailed

off. Another pronounced favourite went, under in the Hack Hurdles when Captain Bell was defeated by Ilawick. Ihc panwere out in front the whole way, bin at no sta"e did Ilawick let tho Fcildmg horse away, and as he was the superior juniper he won comfortably. Prior to the start of the race, Merry Lawn, who always hangs out badly, ran into the trees with 11. Telford, whom he dislodged and rolled on. The horso was brought back t'i the paddock, and C. Cress was put uj). Telford's injuries, however, were not serious. The Putilci ITaek Race was a good betting event, several horses belli!? well backed. Monologue was fir.=t out, but was immcdiatoly joined by Gold Isattery, and the rair led "to the turn, where Patriotic joined in. and, settling the leaders, he won comfortably by a length. Monologue was a head in'front of Minora, who finished very fast, and then came Katua and Gold Uatterv. Merry Frank, the favourite, was badly 'left, and was in the rear the whole way. Elwnite, who pat un Gib. overweight in order to j.rcuro Jenkins's services, was prominent to the tuni, where ho faded out.

A good fast gallop was put up by Goodwin Park in tho Spring Handicap, when she defeated Lady Menicliikoff by a head, with Coronuandel the same distance away. Equitas was the only withdrawal, thus leaving twelve runners. The Rover and Mulga Bill were almo.'t equal favourites, wit.il Smiiax ako heavily supported. The later was soon in front, .and the and Coromandel drew out from tho field, v.-hich bunched at the turn. Then Goodwin Park (under the whip! singled himself out. The I'ovr was unlucky, and may hf.vo won but for being stopped twice in tho race. SECOND DAY'S ACCEPTANCES. (By Telesrnnh.—Press Association.) Wanganui, September 28. The following acceptances have been received for the second day (to-morrow) of the spring meeting of tho Wanganui Jockey Club:— OWEN HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs. —Faunus, Sst. 131b.; St. Toney, Sst. 51b.; Royal Sst. 21b.; Master Sylvia, 7st. 12!b.; True Shot, 7st. 51b.; Deploy, 7si. 5!b.; Gold Battery, 7st. 31b ; Merrie Frank, 7st.

HIGGIE HAND]CAP, of 250 sova. One mile awl a quarter.—Tho Hover, Ost.; Pandsfream, Sst ; 121b.; Mcndip, Sst. 101b.; Lady Men.sehikotr, Sst. 9!l).; Boanerges, Rsi. Sib.; Goodwin Park, Bst. 31b.; Montifirm, 7st. Olb.: Epsom Lass, 7st. 71b.; Kaiiroa, 7st. 51b.; Kilosteri. 7st. 3ib.; Saiidy Paul, 7st. 21b.; Shuja, Gst. 131b. MOUTOA HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile.—Otalw. Bst. 131b.; Labour Day, fist. 61b.; Melologue, Bst. 51b.; Fleetweek, 7st. 101b.; Jargon, 7st. Sib.; Midian, 7st. 61b.; Minora, 7st. 21b.; Bonnie Lass, 7st. RAILWAY HACK HANDICAP, of. 100 sovs. Six furlongs.—Patriotic, Sst. 121b.; Taft, Sst. Sib.; Labour Hay, Sst. Sib.; Irolaiul, Sst. 71b.; Monologue, Sst. lib.; Brilliancy. 7st. Olb.; Katua, 7st. filb.; Topic. 7st. 31b.; Morlite, 7st. lib.; Lady Van, 7st.; Lady Joan, 7st.; Tiwari, 7st.; Jlarsuma, 7st. Blakeney, 7st. BRUNSWICK HANDICAP HURDLES, of 150 sovs. About one mile and a half. —Espartero, list. 131b.; Reumac, llj-t. 101b.; Windage, lOst. 31b.; Waiputere, lOst. lib.; Gaelic, 9st. 71b.; Leolanter, Ost.

ARAMOIIO HACK HURDLES, of 100 sovs. About one mile and a half.—Hawick, 12?t. 21b.; Captain Bell, list. 21b.; Merry Lawn, lOst. fill).? Waipaku, lOst. Gib. ;'Higliden, Ost. 21b.; Ambergris, 9st. lib.; Mitehaii, fist. MARANGAI HANDICAP, of 125 sovs. One. mile.—Equitas, Ost. Mb.; Merrivonia, Ost.; Jranui, Sst. lib.; Mulga Bill, Sst. lib.; Smilax, 7st. olb.; To Roti, 7st. lib.; Countermine, 7st. lib.; Coromaudel, Gst. 111b.; Miscal, Gst. 31b.; St. Lumsden, 6st. 71b. FORM AT HASTINGS. (By Tclecraph.—Press Association.) Hastings, September 28. 'ITio weather was fine, but a slight hare buns over the course this morning. The (rack was in good order. San Pluie took Imin. 20 l-osec. to run six furlongs ou tho plough. Winning Post, did the same in lmin. 22;U»e. Goldfinder and Arioni took lmin. 16 3-sscc. to cover a inilo ou the course proper, the former going better. Marble llcad and Mauupai finished together at tho end of five furlongs. Stellaris, Seraphic, and Pipe Clay was the order at the end of four furlongs on tho plough, covered in 52! sec.

To Puia, Esuicli, and Bandolero was the order at the end of six furlongs on the plough in lmin. 21 2-ssoc. Separator galloped a mile on the course proper in lmin. I'Jsec. Gnome sprinted down tho straight in an attractive manner. Elevator and tho Mystification—Searchlight (illy did three furlongs on the course proper in Iflsee. The latter finished in front, although she got tho worst of the start. Castleside and Ngaruhoe did four furlongs on the course proper in 51see„ the former being in front. Remissness was much too good for Tho Nut over six furlongs on the course proper in lmin. 20sec. Ngakau and Meromoro finished together over live furlongs in lmin. Isec. Waipureka did four furlongs on tho plough iu 53scc.

Yi sprinted five furlongs by herself on the grass in lmin. asce. Others out were Sea Eagle, Cheddar, Composed, Bliss, Our Queen, Merrie Valet, Erin, llangipoa. Smoogo, Voetgang, Donzel, Dazzling, Kind's Favourite. A.J.C. MEETING. FINAL ACCEPTORS. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Hoe. Seplember 28, 10.10 11.111.) Sydney, September 28. The following are the tinal acceptors for (he ])rincipal events at the A.J.C. spring meeting, which opens en Saturday:— A.J.C* DERBY. For 3-year-olds. Olio mile and a ludf. St. lb. lion. A. Wynne's 1). c. Mashl'uu, by Maltstei —Contrivance 8 10 Mr. 0. T. Osborne's b. g. Bunbury, by Newhavon—Oreillet 8 10 llr. 1). I. Watts' br. c. Cisco, by San Francisco (imp.)— Lady Wallace 8 10 Messrs. J. and I'. Brim's br. c. Ladies' Man, by Simmer (imp.)— Saida 8 10 Mr. H. li. Denison's br. c. Posadas, by Positauo (imp.)—Etra Weenie 8 10 Messrs. W. and F. A. Moses's b. c. Jacamar, by Positano (imp.)— Jacinth 8 10 Messrs. W. and F. A. Moses's b. g. St. Medoc, by St, Alwynne (imp.) —iiirida 8 10 Mr. I. 11. Andrews's' b. c. Pontan'o, Positano (imp.)—Mora 8 10 Mr. "J. Northern's" br. c. Alurcd, by Flavus (imp.)—Alino 8 10 Mr. llugh Macneil's ch. e. Ocean Blue, by True Blue —The Acorn .8 l n Mr. I?. W. Clancy's br. c. Woolerina, by MaltMer—Suivro 8 10 Mr. "A. Mansfield's" b. c. Posio, by Positano (imp.)— Diffidence 8 10 Mr. 11. Power's eh. c. Philio, by Andria (imp.)—Phyllis 8 10 Mr. H. Power's b. f. Wilari, by Wallace—.Murua 8 5 Mr. J. M. M'Master's br. f. Gidgiel, bv Challenger (imp.)—Wigelmar 8 5 Mr. D. O'Brien's b. f. Respect, by Multiform—Ueriot 8 5 EPa'OM HANDICAP. One Jlile.-I.os Angeles, Ost. 8lb.; Flavinius, 9st. 61b.; Broadsword, Ost. 'lib.; Bright. Laddie, Sst. 131b.; Lady Medallist, Sst. 121b.; Blairgour, Sst'. 1211).; Gigandra, Sst. 71b.; Manchester, Sst. (ill).; Lager, Sst.; Woad, 7st. 121b.; Smilike, 7st. 101b.; Sequarious, 7st. Sib.; Mundoie, 7st. 71b.; Chaste, 7st. 71b.; Baiulon Lad, 7st. Gib.; Grist, 7st. Gib.; I'tah, 7st. Gib.; Didus, "st. alb.; HarWell,. 7st. Jib.; Dorambil, 7st. 31b.; Duke Foote, 7st. 21b.; Miss- Corelli, 7st. 21b.; Volsleane, 7st. 21b.; Full Sail, 7st. 21b.; Georgo Gunn, 7st.; Indiscreet, 7st.;.Kurnell, 7st.; Flnnien, Gst'. 121b.; Nari, Gst. 71b. SECOND DAT. METROPOLITAN HANDICAP. One mile and a half.'—Los Angeles, Ost. 51b.; Flavinius, Ost. 21b.; Malt King, 9=t. lib.; Cadonia, Sst'. 121b.; Lady Medallist, Sst. 91b:; Bridge, Sst. Sib.; Britain, Sst. 71b.; Lady Luev, Sst.; Blairgour, Sst.; Flava. 7s!. 101b.; King Bee, 7sl\ 01b.; Woad, 7st. 01b.; Vice-Admiral, 7st. Sib.; Posadas, 7st. 71b.; Philio, 7st. Gib.; Saudbath, 7st. Gib.; Sequarious, 7st. Gib.; Sunlike, 7st'. Sib.; Didus, 7st. 21b.; Cisco, 7st. lib.; Hnrtfell, 7st.; Dorambil, 7st.; Duke Foote. Gs'i'. 13!b.; Gidgiel, Gbl. 101b.; Salvator I'osa, Ost. 101b.; Flamen, Ost. 101b.; Piastre, Gst. Mb.; Nari, Gst. 71b. NOTES AND COMMENTS. (Br Gi.f.vcok.l Nominations for several events at the spring ami summer lnocl'ings of the Auckland liacing Club, close to-night with the club's secretary, Mr. J. F. ilartlnnd.

Nominations for the Wellington Racing Club's spring meeting close on Monday nest, with the secretary, Mr. A. U. Wlivte. In connection with the Canterbury Jockey Club's Metropolitan meeting, owners aro notified, by advertisement in this issue, that nominations for the Stewards' Handicap and several other events close at 8 o'clock t'a-night, with the secretary, Mr. W. 11. E. Wanklyn, Christchurch. Gossip (dam of Bobrikoff) recently foaled a filly to Royal Fusilier. After a lengthy spell, during which time he has put on a lot. of condition, the Obligado gelding Ash by has been taken in hand again by F. M'Maneniin at' Ellerslie. Mr. B. C. M'Cormick, of Hastings, has leased Manupai from her breeder, Mr. J. Robson, and the full sister to Pink 'Un will sport her new lessee's colours at the Hawlse's Bay meeting. Chatmnss (Birkenhead—Mobility) is tho latest addition to S. Waddcll's team at Hastings. Word from Auckland states that the Birkenhead gelding North Head died last Sunday from an attack of inflammation. North Head was being exercised at the Tamaki, and was shortly to join C. Coleman's stable. When purchased from the Hon. J. D. Ormond North Head cost SOOgns. J. M. Camercn is now training Merrie Lad and Slollaris. FIXTURES. September 28 and "29.—Wanganui J.C. Spring. September 2S and 29.—Geraldino R.C. Spring. October •[.—-ITawke's Bay J.C. Spring. October 11 and 12.—Marlborough R.C. Spring. October 11 and 14.—Duuedin J.C. Sprin<*. October 11.—Napier Park R.C. Spring. October 21 and 23.—Wellington R.C. Spring. ' October 23.—Waverlcy-Waitotara R.C. Annual. October 21 and 26.—Grey mouth J.C. Spring. October 20 and 27.—Poverty Bay T.C. Spring. November 1 and 4.—Auckland R.C. Spring. November 1, G, S, and 11.—Canterbury J.C. Metropolitan. December 2G and 29. and January 1 and 2. —Auckland R.C. Summer.