RACES AT SHOWS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23055, 4 June 1938, Page 16

RACES AT SHOWS

SUGGESTION FAVOURED REQUEST FOR PERMITS AGRICULTURAL CONFERENCE A remit that the Racing Conference should be requested to amend the rules of racing to permit hack racing of unregistered horses and riders at agricultural shows caused considerable dis* mission at the annual conference of Agricultural and Pastoral Associations of the Auckland Province yesterday. ; The chairman, Mr. S. Austin Carr, pre- | sided. The suggestion was made by Mr. C. i P. Butler, representing the Whangarei i'association, who said that one of the main objects of an agricultural show ! was to foster the spirit of sportsmanship and the breeding of good horses. He pointed out that sports bodies were able to hold races of this nature, whilo unregistered • trotting horses were allowed to compete in races. Several members expressed opinions that rough and inexperienced riders would take part in such races and there was a strong possibility of numerous accidents. It was suggested that bookmakers and other undesirable characters would frequent the shows, and the competition of disqualified horses and jockeys could not be stopped. " If this remit is carried, it will not convert every show into a race meeting, ns is suggested," Mr, Butler stated. " Permits will bo granted only to associations with good reputations." The remit was carried with a few dissentients. Dates for shows throughout the Auckland Province during 1938 and 19.39 were fixed. Reference was made to the Waikato Royal Show, to be held on October 27, 28 and 29, and a motion by the chairman that the meeting should convey to the Waikato Agricultural and Pastoral Association its heartiest support and should pledge itself to make the show the finest in New Zealand, was carried. NORTHERN COUNCIL ANNUAL CONFERENCE HELD The shows in the province had experienced favourable conditions during the past year, according to the annual report of the northern district council of the Royal Agricultural Society, which was presented by the chairman, Mr. S. Austin Carr, at the annual ijonference yesterday. He appealed for the support of affiliated associations to the Waikato association's Royal Show, and a donation of £35 was made* A postal ballot for the election of four members of the council resulted ia the return of Messrs. S. Austin Carr, W. H. Miers, C. P. Butler and W. F. O'Donneil. Mr. Austin Carr was elected chairman and Mr A Miers and Dr. George Walker vice-chairmen. Five members elected to represent the northern district 011 the New Zealand Royal Show executive were Messrs. Austin Carr, O'Donneil, W. S. Ross, W. L< Ranstead and U. S. Leggett.