Horse and Cheque

Manawatu Times, Volume 65, Issue 270, 2 November 1940, Page 9

Horse and Cheque

UNCLAIMED PRIZES Unclaimed prizes in raffles conducted on behalf of tho Sick, Wounded and Distress Fund, and now at tho disposal of the Canterbury Provincial Patriotic Council include the trotting horse Passport, which was given by Mr. J. R. McKenzie. At a meeting of the council the Mayor of Christchurch, Mr. R. M. Mac- | farlane, M.P., said these prizes would be | disposed of in further raffles or sales to assist the present appeal for £150,000 i in Canterbury. The Department of Internal Affairs j advised that, in addition to the trotter, a cheque for £SO, a set of golf clubs, a 51b. box of tea, a fur cape and a bicycle were unclaimed. The department asked to be advised when these were taken j over and whether they were to bo dis- 1 posed of by raffle or sale. Placed before the meeting, too, was ! a letter from Mr. McKenzie pointing out that he has kept the horse at his exponso for the la-»t five months and asking what the council propsed to do f with it, as he was not prepared to keep , the horse any longer. I Mr. Macfarlano said arrangements had been made for the council to take ( the horse. It would be available with ■ other unclaimed prizes for the .present appeal. He hoped everyone would keep their tickets and claim their prizes. I "Would you be over-weight for Carnival Week ?’ ’ Mr. W. S. Mac Gibbon ’ asked the Mayor. “1 am afraid so,*’ renlied Mr. Macfarlane, who added, "The horse has won a race or two, but I do not know whether it is a New Zealand Cup winner.' 9