WAIPAPAKAURI.

Northern Advocate, 22 January 1915, Page 2

WAIPAPAKAURI.

Own Correspondent)

•The annual meeting of the Waipapakauvi Racing Club he'id on Boxing Day has proved beyond the shadow of a doubt that racing is on a linn 'footing in every way in the Far North. It also proves that this •district U undoubtedly clearly en.-

titled io v totalizator permit and it will be a burning injustice it" the Far North is deprived of this right. The club this year paid away £150 in prize money, or £25 more than the Kawakawa Racing Club , advertises this year. As far as the attendance is concerned, irrespective of" the members of the club, there were approximately 200 more on the course on race day than attended the recent meeting of the Northern Wairoa Racing Club. As to the sport the average number of starters-in each race, compared with the figures of the recent meeting of the Whangarei Raxing Club is decidedly in favour of th_ Northern Club. Also the course itsel' is escond to none. At a special meeting of the club it was decided to pursue a progressive policy. Some money will be spent to provide conveniences for the public and in", addition the course will be fenced and the straight will be fenced on both sides. ' if this club gets its rights in the way of a permit it will go ahead by leaps and bounds and the Boxing Day meeting will assume formidable proportions. A locally trained horse, Mr E. Cronin's "Othello," earned distinction for himself at the Whangarei meeting, his record being a first, and two seconds. The Waipapak'auri Cup winner will next figure at the annual meeting of the Kawakawa Racing ..Chih and local sports look with confidence c:i the chestnut to add to' his lie.t of wins. Mr T. J. Fleming had Lv-pc-rin at the. Whangarei meeting but his enterprise was not rewarded with a win. Both Luperin and Freemantie will also figuer at the Kawakawa meeting co the North will ba well represented. Trout fishing continues to be a popular pastime in the district, and spxrts.'i:ou appear to be rewarded by good catches at almost every attempt. Tourists who arc disciples of Isaak Walton can rest assured that a visit to Lake Ngatu will amply repay their efforts; the fishing to be obtained there is second to none. Preparations for the forthcoming annual show of the Great Northern Agricultural Association are wcl! forward and the schedule will be issued at an early date. No inside show '•viii be held this year, it will be purely an agricultural one. A party of judges, consisting of Mr Appleton, Mr Arthur Close and Mr McNicol, will mako the journey from Ohaeawai. The

association is exceptionally fortunate in securing the services of these gentlemen. A popular feature of last year's show which is to be repeated is the big £l"> chop. This event was an unqualified success last year, and good entries are sure to be forthcoming as-ain this year. Mr Walter Masters has been appointed handicapper and entries close with the secretary on February IS.