GOLFING YARNS

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 17 January 1925, Page 2

GOLFING YARNS

CANDID CADDIES

BY AIR MACDONALD

Air Ramsay MacDonald and Mr J. IT. Thomas turned out nr- golfers recently, when they both drove balls from Use first, tee at Princes Golf Club, Mitcham, in order to mark the formal ‘opening of the course to the public. Sir IT. Mallabv Deeley, who lias given the course to the public, has not only returned all members’ subscriptions for the part year ns well as entrance fees paid during the past two years, but he has cancelled ordinary shares in the chili, for which he pai f j £7OOO. and redeemer! debenture shares of the value of £IO,OOO.

Now anyone may play on the course for Is Gd a round of 2r. Gd a dav.

Mr Ramsay MacDonald, in accepting the trust deed on behalf of the public, mentioned that cure while playing over the course. Lord Balfour got into a ■bunker. He asked the caddie (a precocious youth) what club he should take. Being handed a niblick, he hit the ball out of the sand and it finished close to the Hag. Turning to the caddie he asked him what he thought about it.

“Yes. sir.” the hoy replied, “with thy length and my brains you vnrjF, make a. good golfer.’’ Mr MacDonald also fold of a- day’s golf at Glen eagle with Mr J. H. Thomas. Mr J. 11. Thomas was provided with the club’s best caddie, and. after driving off, he called for his bras.sic for tin' second shot.

The caddie, gave him a niblick, remarking. “You may have no reputation as a golfer, hut T have a reputation as a caddie. Mr Thomas took the niblick

Golf to-day in England, Mr MacDonald said, was far too dear. In his young days the game did not cost them more than 6d a year. The iron heads were made at ihe blacksmith's shop, and they tied them on to sticks with twine themselves, while they made their own halls.

NELSON JOCKEY CLUB

ANNUAL RACE MEETING To be held at RICHMOND PARK ON THURSDAY and SATURDAY 2511 t and 28th. February, 1925. OFFICERS: President: F. 0. Hamilton. Vice-President : F. \Y. Fairey. Stewards: Messrs 11. Baigent, G. Best, W. Runtfii, I'. G. Edwards, F. \V. Fairey, C. Haggitt. J. Hagen, E. F. llealy, A. Grant. F. 0. Hamilton, R. Hunter, J. A. Stringer, M. I*. Webster. Time-keepers: R. Hunter, J. F. Bartlett, N. Kerr. Judge: Ulie Shannon. Clerk of CiXrse: J. R. Gnukrodger. Clerk of Scales: ,G. W. Gaudin. Starter: A. Vincent. Hon. Treasurer: it. Hunter. Handieapper: J. E. Ilenrys . Ilaridicapper for Trots: J. Noble. Totalisator Proprietor: 11. D. James. Auditors: A. W. Clayden and A. E. Greenslade. Judicial Committee: F. O. Hamilton, M. P. Webster, 11. Baigent, J. A. Stringer, F. G. Edwards.

Secretary: E. R. Neale, P.O. Box 114. Nelson

PROGRAMME

First Day—Thursday, February 26, 1925 1. Novice Hack, of 110 sovs. ; second .horse 20 sovs., and third horse J.O sovs. from the stake. Two-year-olds 7.9, three year-olds and upwards 8.9, that have not won an advertised flat race pseeding SO sovs. in value at. time of starting. Entrance 40/-. Sis furlongs.

2. Richmond Trot (in Saddle), of 100 sovs. ; second horse 20 sovs., and third horse 10 sovs. from the stake. 5.16 or belter. For trotters only. Nomination 20 - ; acceptance 30/-. Two miles.

3. Nelson Cup (Open), of 500 sows, and Cup valued at 25 sovs. ; second horse 80 snvs., and third horse 40 sows, from the stake. Nomination 20/-; acceptance 70/-. One mile and a quarter.

4. Hope Hack Weller, of 145 sows; second horse. 25 sovs., and third horse 10 sovs. front the stake. Minimum weight, fist. 7!bs. Nomination 20/-; Acceptance 30/-. Seven furlongs. 5. Stewards’ Handicap (open) of 250 .sovs; second horse to receive 50 sovs., and third horse 25 sovs. from tiie stake. Nomination, 20/-; acceptance 50'-.. Six furlongs. 6. Wai-iti Trot (Harness), of .100 sovs. ; second horse 20 sows., and third horse 10 sovs. from the stake. 3.45 or better. Nomination 20/-; acceptance 30/-. One mile and a half.

7. Telegraph Hack Handicap, of 140 sovs.; second horse 25 sows., and third horse 10 sovs. from the stake. Nomination 20/-; acceptance 30.'-. Five furlongs.

8. Qlen Memorial Welter. (Open), of 220 sovs.; second horse 40 sovs., and third horse 20 sovs. from the stake. Minimum weight, 7.11. Nomination 20/-; uceptance 50/-. Seven furlongs.

Second Day—Saturday, February 28th

1. Trial Stakes, of 110 sovs.; second horse 20 sovs., and third horse 10 sovs. from the stake. Two-year-olds 7.11; three-year-olds and upwards 8.10; that have not won an advertised flat race exceeding 30 sovs. in value at time of starting. Entrance 40;-. F ive furlongs. in event ot horse becoming ineligible after nomination, entrance fee will be refunded. 2. Maitai Trot (Harness), of 10 sovs.; second horse 20' sovs. and third horse 10 -sovs. from the stake. 5.6 or better. Nomination 20/-; aceptance 30/-. Two miles. 3. Redwood Memorial (Open), of 325 sovs, secand horse 60 sovs., and third horse 30 sows, from the stake. Nome nation"2o/-; acceptance 60/-. One mile. 4. Tahuna Hack Welter, of 165 sovs. ; second horse 30 sovs., and third hoise 15 sovs. from the stake. Minimum weight, Bst, 71b. Nomination 20/-; acceptance 40/-. Seven furlongs. 5. Flying Handicap (Open), of 200 sovs; second horse 40 sovs.. and third horse 20 sovs. from the stake. Nomination 20/-; accordance 50/-. Six furlongs. 6. Wnkatu 1 rot (Harness), of 125 sovs.; second horse 25 sovs., and third horse 12 sows from the stake. 3.42 or hater. Nominnion 20.-; aceptance 30;'-. One mile and a half. 7. Stoke Hack Handicap, of 150 sovs.; second horse 30 sows., and third horse 15 sovs. from the stake. Nomination 20.-; aceptance. 30/-. Six furlongs. 8. Wairnea Welter (Open), of 230 sovs. ; second horse 40 sovs.. and third horse 20 sovs. from the stake. Minimum weight, 7.7. Nominat ion 20/-; acceptance 50/-. Seven furlongs.

NOMINATIONS, HANDICAPS, AND ACCEPTANCES Nominations for all events and Entrance for Novice Hack and Trial Stakes, Friday, February 6th, 1925. at 8 p-m. Handicaps for First Day’s Events declared on or about Friday February 13th, 1925. Acceptances for First Pav's Events, Friday, February 20th, at 6 p.m. Second Day’s Handicaps, Thursday February 26th, 1925 at 8 p.m. Acceptances for Second Pay: up to 9 p.m., on Thursday, February 26th, 1925.