FOXTON RACING CLUB.

Manawatu Herald, Volume II, Issue 281, 17 September 1889, Page 3

FOXTON RACING CLUB.

«. A meeting of the stewards of the above Club took place at Whyte's Hotel on Saturday evening laflt. There were present— Messrs W, CJ. Bobinson, T. Purcell, F. (i. Andmvsv &• H. Davidson, .T. R. Rusriell, and X; Robinson. Mr Ilnssell.was toted to the chair. The secretary (Mr F. Andrews) read the minutes of the previous meeting, which were confirmed. He said a place of nieeeting -was necessary, and Mr Marley had kindly offered the use of his office for that purpose. On the motion of Mr T. Pnrcell, seconded by Mr J. Piobinson, Mr Mavley's offer was acceptd. A letter was read' from Messrs Luckie and Freeman, Hastings, asking if the Club would be agreeable to contribute toward a a New Zealand Turf Record, to be published by thenx. liv Davidson proposed, and Mr J.Purcell seconded, That the proposition of Messrs Liickie & Freeman be not veecived. Carried. Some conversation then took place relative to defaulted, but eventually the matter was allowed to. drop. The committee's report on the vacecenr.se was then read as follows : — Report of Committee appointed to report upon the condition of course proper and training trackIn accordance with resolution proposed by Mr Russell*' and seconded by Mr J. Purcell, a committee consisting of Messrs Davidson, Williams, T. Purcell, W. ii. llobinson, J. Robinson and the secretary *»»et an.d thoroughly inspected the course on 26th August. Your Committee report that it is desirable for the welfare of the young grass now coming away that no more fibre be allowed to be spread upon the course proper after Monday, t>th September. That considering that there will be a certain necessary expenditure before every race meeting in clearing up odd pieces of fibre, and the monetary value the course is to Mr Butherford, this committee is of opinion that £1 per week should be charged for the use of the course from the 9th of September. That considering the dry winter, and high winds whioh have prevailed, the young graßS sown last autumn is doing extremely well. We have also to report that the training course is in a very unsatisfactory condition, and owing to the summer coming on and dry weather setting in, it is undesirable to attempt to plough the course, as no seed would take before the autumn ; but if owners of horses care to train on it they be allowed ,to do bo, taking all risk and paying a small fee, to be decided by you, to be used in maintaining it. The Chairman brought under the notice of the meeting the want of a roller to keep the course in good order, and the secretary was asked to ascertain the cost of one as soon as possible. Three new merahers were proposed by the secretary as follows : — Messrs Rhodes, Peppin, and .' Collins, seconded by Mr Davidson and accepted. The Chairman proposed, That in view of the unsafe training track, trainers be allowed to use the outer edge of the course to the width of ten feet for the purpose of training.. •. ' Seconded by Mr T. Purcell. Proposed by Mr Davidson, as an amendment, seconded by Mr Andrews, That no training whatever be allowed on the course proper. His reason for putting the amendment was that people using the course wouls. cu.t it up, and the Club sutler in consequence.- • Tha Chairman said a track was urgently needed for people training, and some enoonragement should be given to owners. Mr T. Purcell was of the same opinion as th^' former, and thought the Club might very well allow trainers the use of the track. The secretary and Mr .1. Purcell spoke strongly in favour of the amendment, which was carried. For— Messrs Davidson, W. G. Robinson, J. H. Robinson, J. Puhiell, and the secretary. Against — Messrs Russell and T. Purcell. A draft programme was then considered. Mr 'Davidson thought the former programmes of the Club had one race too many, and said one race might, with advantage, be left out, and the amount of the race added- on to the hack races. The Chafrman, Mr T. Purcell, and the secretary also were of the same opinion, and it was decided to leave the Scurry race out of the programme. The following is the programme : — 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 50 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stakes. Two miles and a distance, over eight flights of hurdles, 3ft 6in high. Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 80s. To start at 11.30 a.m. 2. Handicap Hack Hurdle Race, of 20 soys. One mile and a distance, ovsr four hurdles, Open to all horses that , have never won public money of a stake not exceeding £20, or been nominated^ for an advertised race of same amount six months previous to date of meeting ; hack races excepted. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. To start at 12.15 p.m. 8. FOXTON RACING CLUB HANDICAP, of 110 soys ; second horse to receive 10 soys from the stakes. One mile and three-quarters. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 3 soys. The winner of any handicap of the value of 100 soys after • the 'declaration of weights, to carry 71bs penalty. To start at 1 p.m. 4. Stbwabds Stakes Handicap, of 65 soys; second horse to receive 5 toys from the stakes. One and a £ miles. Nomination, laov; acceptance, 2 s'ovs; Winner of -: F.R.G Handicap to carry 71b penalty. ,T6 start at 2,45 p.m. 5. Handicap Hack Flat Race, of 20 soys. Once round the coarse. Qualification same as Handicap Hack Hurdle Race. Nomination, 10a ; acceptance, 10s. To start at 3.30 p.m. 1. Flyino Stakes Handicap, of 50 soys; seoond horse to' receive 5 soys from the ' 'stalces. Distance, 2-mile. Nomination, 'lfiov; acceptance, 1 soy. To start at 4 p.m. 7. Forced Handicap, of 20 soys. Once round the course. Winning horses, 1 aov; Josing .horses, 10s. To .start at 4.45 ' p.m. After a few remarks a rather lengthj meeting terminated with a vote of thanki fo the chair,. ,

The Advocate reports that a fire occurred at' Httnson & Son's flaxmill, at Parewanui on Monday, which ft is thought had it origin in * spark from the engine shed. Flaxmilling is still the rage. It is n potted that a settler there, who has a larg atnfflmt bfmichiriejy, intends starting flattnill shortly.

NEW ZEALAND HEMP. — ».. . Ihe following is the market report of Mr 0. dated London August lOtli : — Eef-rring to my last report of 12th ultimo, our New Zealand hemp market almost immediately showed signs of weakness, and prices generally declined 10s to 15s per ton. During the past fortnight, however, a better feeling has prevailed, especially for go -d fair to good qualities, and these sorts have fully regained their va'ues, whilst in some instances an advauce of os to 10s has been obtained, our market beingstrong for good fair to good, £27 Ids to £28 ; and fully good, £29 l()s to £30 10s. The' demand for fme hemp during the month h>is been limited, and small sa'es have been effected at £38 10s to £35 for fine Wellington descriptions. Arrivals since 13th ultimo comprise 8547 bales flax and 80 bales tow. At the public auctions the quantities ex posed siuce 18th Ju'y have beeu 4129 bales flax, and 432 bales tow. Of the former fully two-thirds (at and since sales) have becD placed, "whilst of the latter nearly a'l have been disposed of. but at very low prices ; fair to goad, .£7 to £H ; common and ordinary , £5 ISs Od Having regard to the weak position of Manilla and Mauritius hemps Loth of which still show a declining ten dency, it is a matter of some surprise that New Zealand should relatively maintain its value ko persistency That New Zealand is forcing its w«y quickly to the front is prove t by the leavy weekly deliveries to the United Sta'es and to the Continent, tl.e former taking- heavy supplies df any really good and well cleaned fibre. It is much to be regretted, in consequence of so large a proportion ot badly cleaned fibre, that our stocks are likely to accumu'ate ; and it is not improbi able that some serious reaction in pr ces may set in later on, since im porters, tired of holding, may any day force low soi-ts on a very dull market, with the result of losses in lieu of profits which might have been made had these qualities been better cleaned and prepaired. It is not wi'hont some satisfaction that 'he writer begs to refer to a very important meeting convened by him on tho 31st ultimo on the subject of the absurdly high discounts at present allowed in London upon New Zea- ■ laud hemp as compared with all other colonial fibres. The wrifcor specially craves the attention of shippers and exporters to it, and is i vorv hoiiefnl that within a very few ; weeks the trade in London after due and proper consideration, will give way to the just and reasonable wishes of the New Zetland colonists, i Stocks of New Zealand hemp on Ist Augnst were — 1145) tons; deliveries in all Ju y were 784 tons. Hav.ng so frequently in previous reports drawn the attention of shippers to the extreme iinporuince of having Now Ze»land homp better c'eiined I and prepared, the writer would only take the liberty to refer to the remarks and suggestions contained in his issues of 21st February ;.nd Bth March last. Our market for New Zealaud hemp today cluses very firm for good fail to good; steady for good and fine ; whilst medium, common and very low, are difficult of sale,' particularly the latter.— N. Z. Times.