SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 9308, 18 September 1893, Page 6

SPORTING.

THE AUCKLAND RACING CLUB'S FIRST SPRING MEETING. President: Mr. William McT.aughlau; vice-presi-dent: Mr. L. D.Nathan; stewards: Messrs. A. Kidd, A. 1.. Edwards, H. O. Nolan, Thomas Motrin, .1. P. A. Philson, J. Russell, [I. T. Gorrie, Robert Garrett, A. Buckland, Bichard Duder, A. Clark. J. Kirkwood, 11. Thompson, Lieutenantt Colonel Dawson; hon. judge: Major Banks ; hon. treasurer; Mr. J. Dickey; starter: Mr. K. D. Halstead; clerk of scales: Mr. F. W. Marks|; clerk of coarse : Mr. T. A. Brown ; handicapper: Mr. J. O. Evett; secretary Mr. W. Percival. Thb racing season was inaugurated in Auckland on Saturday last when the Auckland Racing Club brought off their First Spring Meeting at Ellerslie. On the day previous matters did not look at all promising for fine weather; but the morning broke beautifully fine ; and though heavy clouds commenced to

>ank up in the eastward as the morning ad/anced no rain fell; and at times dining the ifternoon the sun came out strongly. The itteudance, which was scarcely so large as the mportance of the meeting merited, may be set iown at 1300 and 2000. The recent rains had eft the course and approaches in a very ieavy state, and its a consequence the lawn lid not bear that animated appearance that night be expected at a spring gathering. In ;he laudable endeavour to prevent a repetition of such a state of matters as that which existed at the winter meeting in July last, vhen the ground between the grand stand md the paddock to ' totalisator-liouse resembled a perfect sea of mud, the committee lave had a wide strip of asphalt laid down, ivhicli will prevent much discomfort. The leeretary (Mr. \V. Percival) and the other >fficers of the Club conducted the meeting ivith such punctuality that the last event was iver in good time, and the public were enabled to return to town before dark. The sum of £3212 was invested through the iotalisato.rs, which were worked with every satisfaction by Mr. W. Blomfield and his issistauts, the prompt manner in which the returns were made being* the subject of favourable comment. Impey's band was stationed on the lawn, md kept everybody in excellent spirits by its ively music. . Mr. T. McEwin, of the City Buffet, had charge of the catering, and left lothing to be desired on that score The racing opened with the Trial Handicap, for which race Stanmoor was the only withdrawal, and a fine field of twelve went :o the post. Yattenfeldt, a three-year-old ion of Nordenfcldt and Yattacy, was made favourite; but St. Kilda ran him close for ;he position. The race requires little description, for St. Kilda ana Gay Deceiver gaining the advantage of an unequal start, •.hey had the race throughout entirely to ;hemselves, and St. Kilda establishing a itrong lead after the first two furlongs had seen completed romped home a winner by six lengths. When the numbers for the Hurdle Race were hoisted, it was found that Deceiver, fka Vuka, and Bombardier were to be absentees from the contest; but as a ield of seven was left in, it was recognised that there was material tor an interesting race. Ingorina- was the one most eagerly sought for when the toilets were being adjusted ; and when it was found that Adam Byers had the son of Ingomar looking big and well, he was warmly supported. It was thought by some that the sinallness of Ingorina's feet would tell •gainst him in the heavy going; but nice again the extreme critics had their opinions exploded, for the son of Ingoinar performed quite freely in the mud; and j-oing to the front six furlongs from home, he lever afterwards gave his opponents a chance, eventually romping home six lengths :n front of Tattler. The winner, who was ;ot by imported Ingomar from the Hippocampus mure Hipporina, fenced throughout 11 capital style, and the aptitude that he iisplayed in this respect promises well for lis future prospects. Marquis of Tewkesjury, who made his appearance after the mishap that befel him last December, had an unfortunate experience, "or blundering at the first fence he ell, and the hopes of Ins party were ;hus early quenched. Fortunately John Rae, who had the mount on the son of St. Leger escaped without inquiry. As Stanmoor A-as the only one to be withdrawn from the Spring Handicap, nine out of the ten horses coloured on the card were left in to contest .he principal race of the afternoon. As the candidates were being saddled up, the neatest interest was manifested. Major jleorge's pair, Pegasus and Coalscuttle, were saddled in the open, and they undoubtedly md the largest levee. Pegasus seemed a ittle fretful, but when lie subsequently attled off his preliminary in a most deternined manner, it was on almost all hands •ecognised that the game little son of Nelson vould require a great ileal of beating, notwithstanding that he had somewhat the worst >f the handicap with Bst 21b opposite his lame. Lottie looked extremely well, and ler popular owner and trainer, Mr. J. Kean, vas very sanguine that his mare would be either first or second, inclining rather to the tinner than the bitter view. Tnlloch *-as another that looked well; and "the character of the work recorded by the Sword Dance horse was such as to inspire lis party with a strong ray of hope. Master Pat performed his preliminary callop in an extremely resolute manner. The ast to emerge from the paddock was His Worship. He seemed to have done plenty >f work, in fact, a little too much ; for he vas undoubtedly a bit on the light side. de handled himself well, and the habit of ioring, which characterised his three-year-)ld career, seems to have been eradicated. Annabel was the first away, and she carried m the running for the first three furlongs, at virion point she was joined by His Worship, md the two light weights, fighting out a big cattle for supremacy, established such a commanding lead as to lead to the impreslion that they would never be caught. Just beore the home turn was reached, however, the severity of the pace that the leaders had been naking commenced to tell its tale, and the •emainder of the field began to draw up •apidly. Annabel was beaten before the straight was entered upon, but as His Worship showed no signs of compounding his lame rang through the air as the probable vinner. A little further on, however, L,ottie and Pegasus each made a deternined challenge, and dashing up to the eadei. the trio fought out a sharp battle. iis Worship was the first to crack, and Pegasus shaking off Lottie, the sonof Nelson shot to the front and ran home a winner by a ength and a-half amid much cheering. Notling could have been more satisfactory than the nauncr in which Pegasus scored his victory, md Major George and his trainer, Henry Harrison, have good reason to look forward vith much hope to the* colt winning important honours for the Wapiti stable during ;he season just entered upon. Pegasus is engaged in the Hawke's Bay Guineas, to be run m the 3rd of October, and in order to allow it the colt fulfilling his engagement in that •ace he will be taken to Napier during the jreseut week. If the Spring Handicap was •egarded as the principal event of the afterloon, the September Stakes, absorbed quite is much attention ; and indeed the two-year-lid contest may be said to have been ;he "draw" of the afternoon. The toilet preparation of the youngsters as they were >eing fixed up to make their debut in public ,vas watched with much interest, and the preliminary canters more so. Major George ivas represented by a brace in Anniversary md Cleopatra. The first-named, who is a laughter of Nordenfeldt and the Rosicrucian nare Sister Agnes, is one of the finest-looking illies seen at Ellerslie for a long time past, md when she is fairly strung-up, will be equal to something first-class. The one that mdoubtedly took the palm, so far as looks ire concerned, was Grenadier, a very powerfully built colt by Brigadier from the Panic nare Bragela. He handles himself like a •acehorse, and if he does not turn out well nany will be woefully mistaken. Forme, a somewhat diminutive daughter of Nordenfeldt and Formo, was landed at the lost in splendid nick by her owner, Mr. i. Wright, and the bell was so persistently rung over her number thai she was made a strong favourite. Mr. Halstead appeared to experience considerable .rouble with the field, and the best part ol lalf an hour was spent at the post ere h( dipped them on their journey. Forme was the irst to commence when the flag fell, and, gal oping away from her opponents at once, she ,vas never headed, winning by a length and a mlf from the Australian importation, Lad} Marion, who finished up her task in a verj •esolute manner. Forme was bred by Mr, L\ Morrin at Wellington Park, and was pur chased at the sale in January last foi 230 guineas. The Steeplechase attracted e ield of five, and it gave rise to a mosl interesting contest. Despised and Parnel ,vere responsible for most of the run ling in the early part of the contest; and when they descended the hill for the lasi ;ime, and Despised was seen to have twe engths advantage, his victory was loudlj proclaimed. But it was all too soon; for it the stone wall, the Cap-a-pie geldinf blundered and came down. 'Puis mishaj eft Parnell with the lead, and the chestnui ooked like winning; but, half-way up tin straight, Long Roper, on whom Rae was making resolute calls, began to over haul his opponent, so that at tin last hurdle only a length separated them Once over the hurdle, Rao made a las' resolute effort on Long Roper, and the Dilke gelding responding right gamely won down his opponent, and after a most excit ing battle won by a head. As Rae brought his horse back to the paddock he was re ceived with a warm burst of cheering, whicl was renewed after he had been'successful!] weighed in. The winner, Long Roper, ii may be remarked, was purchased out of t selling race at the A.R.C. Winter Meeting it

July last, for the paltry sum of £23, so that the gentleman whose now. de course is Mr. C. Sexton has every reason to be pleased wish his purchase. The Flying Handicap attracted a field of ten, of which Lottie was made favourite, and the consistent little daughter of Muskapeer getting away well ran home a winner half a-length in front of His Worship, who came with a strong run in the last fifty yards. The Pony Handicap, won by Nannie, brought the programme to a conclusion. The following are the details of the racing : Trial Handicap of 50sots; the owner of the second horse to receive ssovs from the stakes.' For three-year-olds and upwards that have never won a race of 30sovs at time of starting. Seven furlongs. In. Out 34 24-Mr. A. E. Byers'bgSt. Hilda, by St. , I^eger—Matiikana, 4yrs, 7st 12lb (Fennel) .. .. .. .. '.. 1 3 4—Mr. J. Sutton's b h Gay Deceiver, 4yrs, 7stlolb(Say) 2 17 12—Major George's b g Nile, 4yrs, 6st 91b (Stewart) .. ~ „ 3 3 2—Specimen, 3yrs, 6st 71b (McPberson) m • 3 Resolute, 3yrs, est 7lb (Kva) M ■ . 2 V-Besolve. 6yrs, est 71b (Slater) . ~ . 13 14—Vivat, 4yrs, 7st 61b (Davis) . ~ .. . 42 Yattenfeldfc, 3yrs, 7st 21b (Quartertnan) • 16 B—Transit, syr*.7st (Wright).. .. „ . 4 (J—Abydos, 3yrs, 7st (Duff) .. .. _ . 5 I—Stanley, aged, 6st 121b (Creamer) «. . 3 Lady Nelson, 3yrs, tist 101b (Duggan) . - 148 108 After several breaks away, Mr. Halstead lowered the flag to an indifferent start, of which St. Kilda and Gay Deceiver ha.d the best. This pair immediately set out to make a strong pice, and at the end of the first furlong and a-half they were still racing side by side, the remainder of the Held straggling. A little further on St. Kilda shook himself free from his ;nponent, and as they swept past the half-mile post th« St. Leger geldiug had a two lengths advantage, Gay Deceiver being still second, with Transit next. Going along in great style St. Kilda had increased his lead to five lengths when the straight was reached ; and never giving bis opponents a chance romped home th« easiest of winners by six lengths, Gay Deceiver just lasting long enough to beat Nile by hilf a length for second honours. Time, lm. 435. Dividends: Inside, £3 18s : outside, £4 Is.

Handicap Hurdle Race of 70sovg; the owner of - the second horse. to receive ssovs from the stakes. Over seven flights of hurdles. One mile and threequarters. In. Out 63 52—air. S. Lyell's b h Ingorina, by Ingomar — Hinporina, aged, 9st 91b (Pennel) 1 13 16—Mr. R. W. Hay Chapman's ch g Tattler, aged, 9st 51b (Pyno) 2 68 62—Mr. J. Sutton's br g Despised, aged, last 71b (A. Williams) 3 12 21—Marquis of Tewkesbury, aged, list 101b (Rae) .. ... 12 JB-Fishmonger, aged, lost 101b (Wright) .. - 38 63 Belmont, aged, lOstlOlb (MeMaueman) . 3 3—Ben, aged, 9st.. •«.»»• 189 225 Ingorina. was the first on his legs when the flag fell, and as they ran into the cutting, the son of Ingoraar had a couple of lengths advantage of Fishmonger, after whom succeeded Marquis of Tewkesbury. At the hurdle opposite the half-mile post Ingorina was still in the van ; and at this obstacle Marquis of Tewkesbury fell, which threw him out of the race. As they ran across the top stretch, Pennel took a pull at tbe favourite and he fell back into third place. Tattler taking command of affairs, followed by Fishmonger, after whom succeeded Despised and Belmont. Turning into the straight. Fishmonger headed Tattler; but as they raced past the stand the latter again took comtumid, and so they went out of the straight. As they raced across the bottom stretch, Ingorina and Despised commenced to quicken their stride, and catching the leaders very rapidly, they were leading the field when "the seven furlong post was reached. There was very little to choose between Ingorina and Despised when the fifth hurdle was reached; but after negotiating that obstacle Ingorina commenced to draw rapidly away from his opponent, and by the time the six furlong post was | •eached, he had placed a gap of six lengths between himself and his opponent. Jumping in .faultless style, Ingorina continued to lead the field along at a strong face; and turning into the straight, the race was seen to be all over, for everything else was apparently in trouble, save the favourite, who came on and achieved a meritorious victory by eight lengths, Tattler defeating Despised by a couple of lengths for second honours. Belmont was fourth, and Hen fifth. Fishmonger and Marquis of Tewkesbury walked in with the. crowd. Time. 3m. 47Js. Dividends : Inside, £3 4s ; outside, £3 17s.

Spring Handicap of 120sovs ; the owner of the second horse to receive 20sots irom the stakes. For three-year-olds and upwards. One mile and a-quarter.

In. Out.

37 Major George's ch c Pegasus, by Nelson —Tenambra, 3yis, Sst 21b (Taylor) . . 1 '. 72 69— James Kean's bra Lottie, by Muskapeer—Ladybird, 4yrs, 7»t 121b (Smith) 2 9 Major George's ch m Coalscuttle, by King Florence, 6yrs, 7st 121b (Stewart) 3 15 11—Mr. J. Sutton's b f Eve, 3yrs, 7st 111b (Fletcher) 73 65— Mr. A. K. Byers' br h Tulloch, syrs, 7st Glb(KTa) - 22 20-Mr. A. Morgan's b h Master Pat, Cyrs, fist 121b (Wright) 24 30—Mr. K. Bourke's b f Annabel, 3vrs, 6st 121b (Davis) 1 ... 41 30—Mr. Godfrey 11. M. Baker's br h His Worship, 4yr->, list 101b (Creamer) .. . C 2—Mr. D. Cameron's ch c Yattenfeldt, 3yrs, Gst 101b (Quarterman) — «• » 347 343

Mr. Halstead had a deal of trouble with the field, and when ho lowered the flag, the effort was not quite satisfactory. Annabel, who was on the extreme outside, was the tir.it to commence, and her jockey at once making a bee line for the good going next the r uls, the daughter of Brigadier had command of the field as they swept past the .stand, leading Pegasus and His Worship a length, Tulloch being fourth, and than, after a gap of several lengths, came Eve, Master Fat, and Coalscuttle. Annabel showed the way out of the straight, at which point Pegasus fell back, and Ills Worship took his plaae, while Tulloch, who was third, was thus early lieing hunted along. As they raced along the bottom stretch His Worship commenced .■> draw up to the leader, and when they swept past the seven furlongs post he was at her girths, and continuing to creep up, he was on level terms with her when the back stretch was entered upon. The leaders cut out the pace at a great rate, and when the six furlongs post was reached they were tearing on, locked together, six lengths in front of Lottie, while the others, headed by Pegasus were running in Indian file. Half way across the top stretch Annabel began to again extricate herself from His Worship, while Lottie, Pegasus, and Coalscuttle could be distinguished rapidly reducing the gap separating them from the leaders. Just as they reached the home turn His Worship again got his head in front, and Annabel, falling away beaten, Lottie took second place, Pegasus being third. His Worship was still in front halt way to the Derby stand, but here Lottie and Pegasus challenged him, and the trio coming on for a few strides locked together, excitement ran high ; but before the lawn rails was reached Pegasus clearly demonstrated that he had his opponents at his mercy, and, drawing away, scored a most meritorious victory by a length and a-half from Lottie, who in turn was two lengths in front of Coalscuttle, the latter having caught His Worship in the last two strides, and secured third honours. Time, 2m. 29£s. Dividends : Inside, £3 lis ; outside, £2 103. SKPTEMDKR Stakes of 75sovs; the owner of the second horse to receive lOsovs from the- stakes. For two-year-olds. Colts, Sst ; fillies, 7st 91b. Four furlongs.

In. Out. 93 78—Mr. G. Wright's br f Forme", by Nordenfeldt—Kormo, 2yrs, 7st alb (Gallagher) 1 11 14—Mr. M. S. Laurie's ch f Lady Marion, by Malua—Wanda, 2yrs, 7st 91b (Davis) 2 15 10— Mr. E. V. Roche's ch f Lady Moth, by St. Titania, 2yw, 7st 91b (Duff) . 3 10 9—Lord Dunlace, 2yrs, Sst (Fletcher) .. - 41 2 —Grenadier, 2yrs, Bst (Wright) .. „ • 27 Adam, 2yrs, Sst (Hoaton) • 25 42— Anniversary, 2vrs, 7st 91b, nibs over (Taylor) .. _ . 17 Topsail, 2yrs, 7st 91b (Creamer) .. .. • 11 7— Cleovatra, 2yrs, 7st 91b (Stewart) .. . 15 B—Anita, 2yrs, 7st 91b (Moirigan) .. ... . 2SI 221

A tiresome dalay took place at the post, and fully a score of breaks away occurred before the Held was slipped. Forme" who had a good position near the rails, was the first on her feet when the flag fell, and the little daughter of Nordenfeldt at once setting a very brisk pace, she had a length's advantage when the home turn was reached, Lady Marion and Lady Moth being her nearest attendants. Half-way up the straight Lady Marlon seemed to be catching the favourite, but Gallagher had only to shake his whip to settle the question, and FornnS handling herself with great freedom in the heavy going, came on and won by a length and a-half, Lady Marion being a couple of lengths in advance of Lady Moth, a'ter whom came Adam ; Grenadier, who had got badly away, finishing last. Tune, 51s. Dividends : Inside, £1 lis; outside, £2 lis.

FORMK FOIIMO | NORDENFEI.DT "3 £ 1 O 2 E » I 5 p 5S | * ° i I I

Handicap Steeplechase, oi SOsovs ; the owner of the second horse to receive lOsovs out .of the stakes. About three miles.

In. Out. , 67 61—Mr. (J. S. xton's br g Long Roper, by Dilke—Waipuna, aged, 10st• »lb(Rae) 1 42 45—Mr. J. B. Williamson's cl\ g Parnell, by Corsair, aged, lOst 121b (Burns).. 2 62 76—Mr. H. Windsor's br in Yum Yum, by Kingfisher, aged, lOst 51b (Windsor) . 53 66-Mr. J. McHugh's b g Neli, by Poliokura, aged, lost (Collins) 63 47—Mr. J. Sutton's br g Despised, by Cap-a-pie—Mavis, aged, list 71b (Williams) .. .. .. .. .. • 287 295 Yum Yum was first away, and led three lengths in front of Parnell; after whom came Long Roper and Despised, while Neli was last. In this order they disappeared behind the trees. When they came in sight again Yum Ytira was still two lengths in front of Parnell. As they landed from the post and rails Parnell took command, Neli and Despised being three lengths from Yum Yum, while Long Roper, six lengths away, was last. . As they raced down the hill Yum" Yum again closed up to Parnell, and the pair raced almost locked together over the stone wall. Coming up through the rails Yum Yum drew away from Parnell and led by a length. At the sod wall Despised made a, bad jump and burst through. Williams cleverly recovered himself, and commenced to close up on the leaders. The water jump, Parnell and Yum Yum negotiated together. As they got into stride, Despised ran to the head of the field, and led by a length from Yum Yum and Parnell, then came Neli, Long Roper whipping in the field. The old water jump saw Despised still ahead of Parnell by two lengths, then came Yum Yum, Neli, and Long Uoper. As they ran on the fiat, Parnell came on terms with the leader, only again to give place to Despised,

who went on a length in front of his stable mate. Despised increased his lead up to the back stretch, and was five lengths in front of Parnell when they ascended the hill, Yum Yum ■■ being sis lengths behind, then Long Roper and Neli still last. J<ong Roper improved his position and came op to Yum Yum. Thus tliey disappeared behind the trues. On emerging it was seen that Parnell had crept up to within two lengths of Despised, while six lengths away came Long Roper, Neli and Yam Yum being last. The post and rails were cleared in safety by all, but Despised showed, the way down the hill. When the stone wall was reached the leader was still two clear lengths ahead of Parnell, and was going strong, but the latter was also jumping in splendid style. As they ran to the sod wall Parnell crept uo a little to Despised, then came Long Roper, Yum Yum, and Neli. The latter failed to negotiate the obstacle, and came down Despised approached the double at a great pace, and the quintette jumped the obstacle in proficient style. • The leader drew away rapidly, and at the old water jump was six clear lengths in front of Parnell. At an interval of three lengths came Long Roper and Yum Yum. The quintette ran in Indian tile up the hack stretch, about four lengths' interval between each. In the run up the hill Parnell began to draw upon Despised, and they were together on entering the plantation, Long Roper being six lengths away, and at an interval of eight lengths Yuiu Yum, who was showing signs of distress. When they came in sight from behind the trees it was seen that Parnell had closed upon Despised, while Long Roper had also slightly improved his position. On the run down the hill Despised again assumed command, while Rao on Long Roper was urging his steed to the front. So they approached the stone wall, which Despised failed to negotiate, and this mishap left Parnell with the lead, who ran into the straight three lengths in front of Long Roper. As they raced to the Derby stand Rae sat down desperately on Long Roper, and he lessened the gap to a length when the last obstacle came to be negotiated. Both horses got over in safety, and from thence home an exciting battle ensued. Long Roper crept up to his opponent inch by inch, and wearing him down in the last few strides, snatched a most meritorious victory by a head. The others did not finish. Time, 9m. 21s. Dividends: Inside, £3 17s; outside, £4 7s.

Flying Handicap of 60sovs; the owner of the second horse to receive ss<ivs from the stakes. For three-year-olds and upwards. Six furlongs. In. Out. S

105 93—Mr. James Kean's b m Lottie, by Muskapeer—Ladybird, 4yrs, Bst(Smith).. 1 21 17—Mr. Godfrey U. M. Baker's br h His Worship, 4yrs, 7st 51b (Creamer) .. 2 10 Mr. A. K. Byers" br h Tulloch, syrs, 7st 91b (Eva) .. .. '.. .. 3 25 34-St. Clements, svrs, 9st 81b (McManemin) • 14 10—Kve, 3yrs, Bst (Heaton) - 8 " B—Tingara, 3yrs, 7st 91b (Oliver) .. .. . IB 6—Master Pat, eyrs, 7st, 21b over (Wright) • 30 43—Lady Belle, syrs, 7st (Davis) .. ... - 1+ 9-Cupid, 6yrs, Ost 71b, 61b over (Duggan) -

243 227

At the fall of the flag Master Pat was the first to show in front, followed by Cupid and Tulloch. Master Pat carried on the running all round the top si retch. On entering the straight Lottie forced her way through and took command of the field, while Lady Belli* and Tulloch were her nearest attendants. Lottie shook herself clear of her opponents, having three lengths' lead of Tulloch. So they came on to the .Derby Stand where His Worship, responding to the vigorous calls of his rider, came with a rush on the outside and drew up to the leader, but Priest was undismayed by the run, and nursed Lottie so that she won by half a fcngth, Tulloch two lengths away being third. Time, lm. 245. Dividends : Inside, £3 If ; outside, £2 78.

Poxy Handicap of SOsovs; the owner of the second horse to receive ssovs from the stakes. For horses 14 hands 2 inches and under. For three-year-olds and upwards. In. Out.

72 65—Mr. W. J. Greenwood's ch f Nannie, by St. Leger—Kangi, 3yrs, 7st 121b « (Windsor) 1 In 6—Mr. J. Cumraings's blk m Topsv, Cyrs, 7st 41b (Davis) 2 7 s—Mr. J. Davis's gr g Robin, aged, Bst (Stewart) .. 3 2.3 '21—Cupid, fiyrs, 9st 121b (McManemin) _ . 17 B—Reil, 4yrs, 9st 71b (Morrigan) .. ... . 29 23—Rodney, aged, Bst Mb (Donovan) „. . 3 Isabel, syra, (Ist 91b (D. Wright).. .. . 6 6—Gladys, 4yrs, est 71b (l)uggan) 172 126 Topsy was the first to show in the front, Rodney and Robin being close up, while Nannie was on the outside. Thus "they raceit into the straight, where Nannie assumed command, and after an interesting run home won by a length from Topsy, who was the same distance away from Robin. Time, Ira. 325. Dividends : £2 3s and £2 Is.