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SPORTING WELLINGTON TROTS. DAPHNE DE OEO WINS. WELLINGTON, This Day. The first trotting meeting of the season is being held by the Wellington Trotting Club today in line weather. Results: —■ Novice Handicap, of 125 sova; one mile and a half—(ls) Daphne de Oro, 48yds, 1; (2) Jean ’McElwyn, ser, 2; (8) Wakefield, 48yds, 3. Bonniewah, Petronius, Audience, Grace Logan, Neerson, Ajax and Abrudbanya is ere scratched. Won by half a length. Time—3.2B 1-5. Petone Handicap, of 175 s/vs; one mile and a half.—(lo) Little Johnnie, ser, 1; (6) Lady Fan, 36yds, 2; (1) Cannonball, 90yds, 3. Won by a length and a half. Time 3.28 4-5. BOLLARD MEMORIAL. Of 350 Sovs. Two Miles. I—MONEY1 —MONEY SPIDER, 72yds 1 4— MENEMBER, 48yds 2 3—MARSHAL NEIL, 24yds 3 Great Earl, Locando Child and Holly Boy were scratched. Won by a neck. Time —4.34. Borough Handicap. —(6) Kyana 1; (11) Dillon’s Pride 2; (2) Chimer 3. OTAGO HUNT CLUB FABRIANA WINS HURDLES. DUNEDIN, This Day. The Otago Hunt Club’s meeting is being held at Wingatui in fine weather, the course being in fair winter order and there is a good attendance. Results: —■ , Sea View Hurdles, of 125 sovs; one mile and a half—(2) Fabriana (J. Kerr), 9.7, 1; (1) The Babe, 11.9, 2; (3) Thistlecrown, 10.2, 3. Ahlka was scratched. Won by a length and a half, two lengths between second and third horses. Time —3.9 1-5. President’s Handicap, of 110 sovs; five furlongs. —(5) Flying Mist, 8.5, 1; (4) Credit, 8.5, 2; (1) Ronaki, 9.4, 3. Royal Head, Royal Asset and' Thurlow were scratched. Won by a length, five lengths between Credit and Ronaki. Time —1.5 Jockey Club Handicap, of 130 sovs; one mile. —'(2) Vaward 9.1 (W. Cooper) 1; (8) Hurdy Gurdy 7.8, 2; (3) Courtly Rose 7.13, 3. Wingatui, Soltoe, Black Duke and High Gear were scratched. Won by three lengths. Time —1.4 G.

Cup Steeples.—(l) Royal Fashion 1, (7) Decision 2, (4) Isla Bank 3. NOTED MISSIONARY LIFE IN KOREA. Adjutant Agatha Battersby, a Salvation Army Missionary Officer, arrived in Whangarei yesterday afternoon, and is spending four or five days in this town, during which she wili conduct several meetings. In addition do addressing three meetings tomorrow, the visitor will deliver a very interesting and entrancing lecture on “Korea: The Land of the Morning Calm,” on Monday evening, in the native costume worn in that land. Her lecture has been highly spoken of in other towns visited, and the opinion is expressed that it is peculiarly distinct from the usual missionary lectures that have been given on previous occasions. The Adjutant has had several years’ experience in Australian and New Zealand in maternity home work, and a good deal to do Avitli dispensary work whilst engaged in Korea. She is also arranging 1i speak at a special meeting frr ladies only, on Tuesday afternoon, commencing at 2.30 o’clock, when all ladies interested are invited to attend. PROPERTIES FOR SALE pARM pOB gALE pARM pOR gALE FARM OF 640 ACRES NEAR HOREKE, HOKIANGA GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY Also Block of 42 acres suitable for Dairying can be had with this if required. Particulars from E. J. C OOPEE OKAIHAU :: BAY OF ISLANDS 735 AT THE STUD rpcTsTAND THE "se ASON"in" THE WHANGAREI DISTRICT The Thoroughbred Stallion: SHEFFIELD (8) By Bright Steel (I) (Imp.)—Dam: Liana (8) (Imp.) Fee: 10 Guineas, payable Ist Jan., 1928. For further particulars see Cards, T. CARSON, C/o. Post Office, 453 Whangarei. (e BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS JJORTHEBN 9 9 TELEPHONE NUMBERS Subscribers and Advertisers please note that the “Advocate” Telephone Numbers are: — OFFICE, ADVERTISING AND PRINTING NO, 8 i EDITORIAL & REPORTERS 242