THE TURF. SPORTING NOTES. OUR SPORTING CALENDAR. ENGLISH SPORTING TOTES. WAIRARAPA SPORTING NOTES. RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1170, 3 August 1894, Page 22

THE TURF.

SPORTING NOTES.

OUR SPORTING CALENDAR.

ENGLISH SPORTING TOTES.

WAIRARAPA SPORTING NOTES.

RACING IN NEW ZEALAND.

RACING CALENDAR. FIXTURES. NEW ZEALAND. August 9 and 11—N.Z. Grand National Meeting.

Mr W. H. Keith, who took Omaha, Tayforth, Tongariro, &c., to Melbourne, has returned to New Zealand, and has been getting a few horses together up the Wanganui Coast, and in conversation with him last week he informed me the horses he had purchased were the hurdle gelding Bradshaw, by Castoff ; Dart, a four-year-old bay gelding, by Gipsy King—Docility’s dam ; Vagrant, three-year-old chestnut gelding, by Gipsy King—Hailstone’s dam; besides two unnamed young ones, a three-year-old gelding by Gipsy King Barbarian mare, and a three-year-old full sister to Docility (Foulshot— Treason mare). All the horses are well known to me, and the Gipsy King’s are especially a useful lot. Dart is a big raking young horse, that has already shown his ability to jump, while Vagrant’s half-brother, Hailstone, was a smart hack hurdle horse, and some few seasons ago won two or three hurdle races in the Auckland district. Mr Keith will probably locate his team at LVanganui for a time, but they will eventually find their way to Melbourne.

As Percy Johnston is engaged to ride Belle in the National Steeplechase, James Hickey will have the mount on Booties in that race.

Mr Robert Ross, of Wanganui, the former owner of the well-known sire Natator, has left on a trip to Victoria, for the purpose of purchasing a thoroughbred stallion to take Natator’s place during the ensuing season. The Wanganui breeders would like to get hold of another Painter, but there is no such luck for them, as I made enquiries in that direction when on a visit to Melbourne in “ Glenloth’s Cup ” year, but found that Grand Prix, the fullbrother to The Painter, being defunct, that the only one of Art Union’s progeny left was a mare named Melanie (a full-sister to The Painter), who is now at Mrs James White’s “ Kirkham ” stud, in New South Wales. I traced one of Melanie’s progeny, a colt by Martini-Henry, to James Redfern’s stable at Caulfield, but learnt that the colt had been gelded after leaving the Kirkham stud, and named Marco.

The many friends of Harry Pell, the erstwhile steeplechase rider, will be glad to learn that the Mar ton Jockey Club have re-appointed him starter, a sure sig'n that he gave the executive of the Club satisfaction.

When passing through Palmerston North the other day, I noticed old Faugh-a-Ballagh, the winner of the Grand National Steeplechase of 3887, being driven in a buggy. His owner, Mr R. Rutherford, who has lately arrived from Canterbury and taken up his residence at Longburn, is evidently as fond and as proud of the old ’chaser now as he was when he won his first National.

A Wanganui friend informs me that Mr J. Belcher will leave Wanganui for Christchurch during the week, taking with him the Grand National Steeplechaser and Hurdle candidates Nanakia and Goodwood, also Rags (Ascot—Leonessa) for the Ladies’ Bracelet. The latter is a big, strong gelding, full-brother to the once smart Cretonne. Rags is not one of the “ handsome-as-paint ” sort, as he has a hip down, which does not improve his appearance. He can have little chance with Leontine, I should say. George Laing will go South to ride Nanakia, and I daresay will have, the mount on Goodwood in the National Hurdles.

Our old friend “Billy” Butler, as lie is familiarly known, will have a representative from his stable at Wanganui for the cross country events in Amalgam (by Natator), but I have not learnt who will go down in charge of the compactly-built roan.

An invention, c riled the “ Hippometer,” to record the number of a horse’s paces and

the distance he has travelled, has been patented by an officer of the French army.

The trotting gelding Le Corbeau, who was disqualified for two years by the Normanby Trotting Club at their meeting on May 24-th last, is now at Palmerston North. The disqualification so far has not been endorsed by the Auckland Trotting Association, with which the Normanby Club is affiliated.

The hurdle mare Kai Iwi Lady (by Natator) has been turned out for a spell and null not be taken up till about the end of the present year.

D. Wilkinson, who has been in the employ of Mr “Josh” Prosser at Porirua for some time, riding principally in hurdle events, has accepted an appointment with J. E. Pilbrow at Masterton.

The commission worked last week in favour of the Castor —Vivandiere three-year-old colt Three Star, for the Now Zealand Cup, came somewhat as a surprise, but punters generally appear to be chary of touching the colt until they have some idea whether he is likely to be sent across from Sydney to compete at Christchurch in November. Several local punters have a lively recollection of Response, for last year’s Cup. Tt. is stated that nearly j>Boob was booked to the commissioner, whom it is stated is acting for the stable. One of our local metallicians during the week laid 300 to 14 against Mr L. D. Nathan’s roan colt. The best price obtainable about Three Star at present, as far as I can ascertain, is 100 to 6 to 100 to 8.

During the week the betting market was not very brisk, save the commission for Three Star. The near approach of the Grand National Meeting is causing a little interest to be taken in the two chief races, Norton and Melinite having been supported at 150 to 9, and Bombardier and Melinite at 100 to 5. But more business seems to have been transacted in the double—New Zealand and Melbourne Cups. The quotations for the New Zealand Cup, straight out, are —Beadonwell, Three Star and Au Revoir 100 to 6, Lottie 100 to 5, 100 to 4 Westmere, Lakeshell and Liberator.

The Grand National Steeplechase candidate Despised, list 31b, has arrived at Riccarton in charge of F. Collins, who will have the mount on the Auckland representative. Should Despised strip fit he must have a real good chance, while his handy impost of lOst 101 b in the Hurdle Race should not pirt him out of court, but the Feilding horse, Musket, lOst 91b, must hold one or two safe, and Liberator, 12st 61b, is such a stayer, and endowed with so much pace, that he will be pretty handy at the finish. As far as the Southern writers know at present, Mr Gollan has not definitely decided whether he will ride Norton or not yet. Norton’s present weight is 12st 81b, and if 71b be added to this, to make allowance for the non-professional horseman, it really amounts to Ascot’s son carrying about 13st. An amateur horseman has to be pretty good to be as good as a professional, although I am aware that Mr Gollan has been doing a lot of riding on the tracks to fit him for the task he contemplates setting himself.

T. Connop, who rode Bluefire in the last C.J.C. Challenge Stakes, is at the head of the list of winning jockeys during the past season.

The Foxton Racing Club have decided upon the following definition of a “ hack ” for their future meetings : —“ That a hack shall mean a horse that has never won an advertised race exceeding the sum of 40 sovs at time of start, hack and hunter races excepted.” I do not anticipate that the Foxton Club will receive such large nominations as they have formerly with the previous definition. Nominators of legitimate “hacks” will be expecting to meet unplaced N.Z. Cup horses. Supposing a horse is beaten a head for third place in the N.Z. Cup, what is to prevent the same horse competing at Foxton ?

Trainers, jockeys and apprentices are reminded that it is necessary for them to have their licenses renewed for the 3.893-94 season.

The following officers have been elected by the Wanganui Jockey Club for the ensuing year:— President, Dr Earle (reelected) ; vice-president, Mr 11. N. Harrison (re-elected); judge, Dr Earle (reelected) ; clerk of the scales, Mr E. A. Campbell (re-elected); timekeeper, Mr C. H. Chavannes; clerk of course, Mr M. Higgie; hon. surgeon, Dr Tripe (re-elected); hon"veterinary surgeon, Mr Hawke; treasurer, Mr F. R. Jackson; stewards, Messrs W. Alexander, A. J. Parsons, A. Higgie, 11. N. Harrison, Dr Connolly, R. Higgie and J. H. Nixon ; auditor, Mr Couchman. Messrs Alexander, Anderson, Higgie and Parsons were elected to fill the annual vacancies on the committee. At the annual meeting of the Wanganui Jockey Club the Chairman (Dr Earle) on behalf of the Club presented to Mr C. H. Chavannes a handsome pair of field glasses in recognition of his services as honorary starter since the death of the late Mr Sam Powell. The case boro the inscription on a nicely worked silver tablet “ Souvenir from the Wanganui Jockey Club,” and the glasses themselves boro the lettering in gold “ C.H.C., from the W.J.C., 27/7/94.” Dunedin, July 20. ; For the coursing meeting 26 nominations I have been received for the Champion - Stakes, and 60 for the Trial Stakes. Secretaries of racing clubs are reminded that illustrated cards and programmes can be printed at the New Zealand Times office at two hours notice. Customers will find it the ; .cheapest printing office in the Colony.

With this week’s issue wo publish our annual Sporting Calendar, this being the third year of its publication. The winners of the principal races in the Colony, Australia and England ; results of football, cricket and rowing contests, in fact, all the leading sporting events of the year are given in the calendar. In addition there are lists of the winners of all the principal races of New Zealand and Australia. Considerable attention has also been devoted to football, cricket and other branches of sport. The complete performances of Wellington football and cricket representative teams are given, as well as the list of athletic, rowing championships and cycling records. The Mail Sporting Calendar is the only one published in the Colony, and our subscribers should find it of great value as a record of the sporting events of the year.

From Our Special Correspondent. London, June Id. Australia was to the fore at Epsom on Tuesday when Mr Dan Cooper's Saintly beat a respectable field for the Woodcocc Stakes even more easily than Ladas did in 1893. The victory was not altogether satisfactory, as the filly, who came out with a big reputation at the beginning of the season, has run very eratically. Only a fortnight ago she was badly beaten at hew market by a plater called Chat Moss. To back her for a Woodcote after that seemed madness, and in a field of 9 Saintly started at 100 to 8. She made all the running and won by 4 lengths. Saintly was bred by the late Lord Calthorpe, and is by St. Simon out of the Oaks winner Lonely (by Hermit—Anonyma). Mr Cooper gave 2000 guineas for her as a yearling, and she has numerous valuable engagements, including the Coventry Stakes and the New Stakes at Ascot, the Richmond at Goodwood, the Champagne at Doncaster, and the Buckenham at Newmarket. Next year she is in Oaks, Leger, Eclipse Stakes, and Grand Prize of Paris. There are several relatives of Ladas in Australia and New’ Zealand, the nearest, perhaps being Major Nelson George s Agnes, who is, like llluminata, Ladas dam, by Rosicrucian. THE LIVERPOOL CUP. London, July 25. The following is the result of the race for the Liverpool Cup : Son-of-a-Gun ... ••• ••• 3. Bushy Park ... ••• ••• 2 Newcourt ... ••• ••• 3 THE LEICESTER MEETING. London, July 26. The following is the result of the Prince of Wales Handicap at the Leicester Meeting:— Profit ... ••• 1 Lady Halle ... ••• ••• 2 Princess Helena 3 London, July 31. The following is the result of the race for the Stewards’ Cup at Goodwood : Gangway... ... ••• ••• 1 Worcester .. ••• ••• 2 Court Ball ... ••• ••• 3

Six meetings will have to be abolished in the Wellington metropolitan district in consequence of recent legislation. they are the Porirua, United Hunt Steeplechase, Wairarapa Steeplechase, Akura, one of the Masterton-Opaki meetings, and either the Pahiatua or Martinborough fixture. Captain Boison took part in the hunt on Saturday. He was on the big side, but looked and jumped well. Mr Buick’s Kelpie, a three-year-old, by Piscatoinous, made his debut at the hunt on Saturday. He is a powerful animal, and a racer every inch. He was very green, and new to the jumping business, and came down in the first run.

The meeting of the Taratahi-Carterton Hack Racing Club, held on Saturday, was attended by between sixty and seventy members. Mr Grace, delegate to the recent Conference, submitted a report. The secretary reported a credit balance of £155, and said the club was now 175 strong. The word hack” was eliminated from the name of the Club, an amendment that the Club be called the Centra! Wairarapa Racing Club being lost by one vote. The chairman moved, and Mr A. G. Pilmer seconded, that a race be placed oil the programme for 1895 to be called the Wairarapa Hack Guineas of 50 sovs., 1 mile, for three-year-olds, nomination 10s Gel acceptance £1 .Is, to be confined to hacks at time of starting ; the Programme Committee to draw up conditions, etc. Carried. Messrs Stevens, Grace, Pilmer, Bright, Deller, and the secretary were appointed to draft the programme, the amount of stakes being fixed at £2OO. Mr R. Bright moved, and Mr G. Tully seconded, that nominations be invited for a similar race for 1895. Carried. Mr R. Roake moved, that the definition of a hunter be a “ horse that has not started for other than hunter races.” Seconded by Mr Harold Welch and carried. Mr G. Tully moved, and Mr C. Kemble seconded, that the foregoing definition shall not come into force until the season 1895-96. Carried. The chairman moved, that the definition of a hack be “a horse that has never won a race exceeding £4O in value (hack and hunter races excepted) and is not at the time of starting nominated for other than hack or hunter races.” Seconded by Mr Buick and carried. On the motion of Mr G. W. Deller, seconded by Mr A. G. Pilmer, it was resolved that, in view of the great outlay the Club had made on the course and appointments, a charge be made at the gates, the tariff to be left to the Programme Committee. The drafting of by-la.ws ior the Club and rules for training permits was 1 left in the hands pf tin? stewards,

The following oflicers were elected for the ensuing year Patron, Mr W. C. Buchanan, M, 11. R.; president, Mr N. Grace; vicepresidents, Messrs E. W. Dorset and F. Pearce ; treasurer, Mr G. W. Deller ; judge, Mr C. F. Vallance; timekeeper, Mr U. Morison ; starter, Mr It. Roake ; stewards, Messrs Jas. Stevens, R. Bright, IT. Morison, A. Walker, C. B. Pharazyn, G. Tally, W. Axup, W. McKenzie (Masterton), C. J. Kemble, 11. S. Izard, H. H. Wolters, A. G. Pilmer, Harold Welch, Jas. Hoddor, R. G. Kemble ; handicapper, Mr A. R. MacFarlanc; clerk of scales, Mr C. Kemble ; clerk of course, Mr Herbert Welch ; hon. secretary, Mr W. McKenzie. Our Carterton correspondent sends the following notes :—“ The annual meeting of the Wairarapa Racing Club is to take place at Greytown on the 23rd prox.” A meeting of the stewards of the Waira*— - rapa Racing Club, the Taratahi-Carterton Racing Club, and horse-owners is to be held shortly to draw up a schedule of training regulations to be issued with permits. At the Greytown Police Court on Wednesday a jockey named Pilbrow recovered from W. Ilutana, owner, £l7, and £4 costs, for his services during last season.

GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. By Telegraph . —Press Associat ion. Christchurch, July 26. The following handicaps have been declared :—- Hunters 5 Hurdles, of 50 sovs; once round and a distance. —Pumau, 12st71b ; Stockfish, 12st 31b ; Gillie and Solomon, 12st; Houp-la, list 81b; Hero and Beach, list 71b ; Golden Fairy and Piccadilly, list 61b; Nenthorn, list 51b ; Awarua, list -lib; Redwood, list 31b; Waverley, Joker and Saxon, list 21b ; Laurence, Sir John and Ballyhooly, list. Winter Handicap, of 115 sovs ; one mile and a quarter. Musket, list 91b; Magazine, list 31b; Warrington, list 21b ; Harlcaway, list lib ; King John, list; Awarua Rose and Speculator, lOst 121 b; Reflector, lOst 111 b ; Mariner, lOst 101 b ; Clarence and Hybrid, lOst 91b; Maribyrnong, lOst 81b; Goodwood, lOst 71b; War Dance, lOst 61b; Jacob Faithful, lOst 31b ; Starling, lOst 21b; Busybody, lOst lib; Manilla and Black Hawk, lOst. Enfield Steeplechase, of 75 sovs ; two miles and a half. —Tiritea, list 81b ; Cajolery, list 71b; Robin, list; Erin-go-Bragh, lOst 81b; Dainty, lOst 51b; Roscius and Austral, lOst 31b; Rambler, lOst; Lord John, 9st 121 b; Glen, 9st 111 b; Joker, 9st 71b. Maiden Hurdles, of 80 sovs; one mile and three-quarters. —Musket, list 31b ; Barnardo, lOst 71b ; Goodwood, lOst 51b; Jacob Faithful, lOst 31b ; Lady Sockburn, 9st. PALMERSTON TROTTING CLUB. Palmerston North, August 1. The following are the results of the meeting:— Maiden Handicap Trot (in saddle), of 20 sovs ; for horses that have never won an advertised trot, either in saddle or harness; two miles. —Kentucky Wilks, 1; The Duke, 2; Councillor, 3. Dividend, .£lO 2s. Handicap Pony Trot (in harness), of 15 sovs; second horse to receive 3 sovs from the stakes; height, 14.2 and under; two miles. —Frisk, 1 ; Lulu, 2 ; Sultan, 3. Dividend, £2 15s. Metropolitan Handicap (in saddle), of 45 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes ; three miles. —Othello, 1; Kentucky Wilks, 2 ; Invictus, 3. Dividend, £3 6s. Maiden Handicap Trot (in harness), of 15 sovs; for horses that have never won an advertised trot, either in saddle or harness; two miles. Pakowhai, 1; Councillor, 2. Dividend, £1 13s. Handicap Pony Trot (in saddle), of 15 sovs; second horse to receive 3 sovs from the stakes; height, 14.2 and under; two miles. — Lulu, 1; Topsy, 2. Dividend, £9 14s. Winter Handicap Trot (in harness), of 35 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes; three miles.—Oily, 1 ; J.H., 2 ; Invictus, 3. Dividend, £2 15s. Electric Stakes (in saddle), of 10 sovs ; for horses that have never won an advertised trot of any description, and have not been entered for any race at this meeting; one mile and a quarter. —Waiwaiwai, 1; Sally, 2. Dividend, £4 15s. The last race was run in the dusk and proved a perfect fiasco. Nearly all the horses galloped. The payment of a dividend has been held over pending consideration of the matter by the stewards. Later. The stewards have decided to return all the money invested on the last race. THE RACING CONFERENCE. The Racing Conference concluded yesterday week. It was resolved tliat the year 1892-93 shall be the basis in each metropolitan district for the reduction of the number of licenses to 133. Mr J. Maginnity moved, “ That this Conference is of opinion that the establishment of a New Zealand Jockey Club in the near future will be absolutely necessary, in consequence of the legislation referring to the gaming laws of the Colony, and remits the question to the consideration of the various racing clubs throughout the Colony. 55 In the absence of Mr McLean, Mr G. W. ! Bell said he was requested to record the ; opposition of the metropolitan and country ; clubs of Otago. r Tiie motion was carried, the Otago repre--3 sentative dissenting. The following was ap-

pointed to draw up a circular pointing out to the various clubs the reasons for the establishment of a New Zealand Jockey Club Captain Russell, Dr Newman, Hons J. D. Ormond and G. McLean, and Messrs H. D. Bell, J. G. Wilson, L. Walker and Maginnity. The following condition was added to rule 167 a:—Wdien an application for a license is refused, notice of such refusal shall be immediately forwarded to all the other metropolitan clubs. RANGITIKEI RACING CLUB. The annual meeting of the Rangitikei Racing Club was held on Monday last at Bulls, Colonel Gorton in the chair. The following officers were elected : President, Colonel Gorton; vice-president, Mr J. G. Wilson, M.H.R.; judge, Mr D. Fraser; clerk of scales, Mr T. King (with a salary of 2.} guineas per day) ; starter, Mr E. Woods (at =£s per day) ; handicappet, Mr J. Henry (£ls per day) ; clerk of course, Mr McDonell; time-keeper, Mr R. G. Edwards. The following g’entlomen will compose the committee :—Messrs T. King, J. A. Bailey, D. Coughlin, D. Scott, D. Fraser, D. Campion, E. F. Blundell, J. Stevens, M.H.R., and D. Bennett. The stewards w r ill be as follows: Messrs D. Scott, D. Coughlin, J. A. Bailey, R. G. Edwards, T. Surman, E. F. Blundell, J. G. Wilson, M.H.R., J. Stevens, M.H.R., W. A. Keiller, A. E. McDonell, Col. Gorton and Dr Bennett. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr Daniell, seconded by Mr Blundell, that a Spring Meeting be held on Wednesday, 26th September, and the Summer Meeting on Ist and 2nd January. Mr C. W. Maclean moved, “ That this Club is not satisfied with the proposed apportionment of racing days as disclosed by its representative at the Conference, whereby it would be restricted to one meeting during the year, for the following reasons : That during the season 1893-4 this Club raced very successfully during the spring, a fact which was not disclosed to the Conference on account of their adopting the season 1892-3 as a basis, which probably made them unaware that they were defrauding this Club of a day; that this Club is the oldest club racing on this coast; that it has spent some £I2OO in providing good tracks, stands and accommodation, and is as well equipped as any Club on the coast; that last season’s figures show this Club stands 16th on the list of the Colony for amount of stakes given, and 13th for totalisator investments, a strong proof of its popularity, and ask that the distribution be so arranged that we be left undisturbed as Wanganui and Palmerston have been, and we would suggest that this might be effected by striking off two of the clubs who have not expended any money in improvements; that with the above exception this Club approves of Mr Wilson’s proposed alterations as set out in his recent circular.

Seconded by Mr D. Scott and carried unanimously. A vote of thanks was recorded to the outgoing committee. The committee then met and drew up the programme for the Spring and Summer Meetings, which are the same as last year, excepting that at the Spring Meeting there is the addition of a Hunters’ Race of £3O, and at the Summer Meeting the Consolation is doubled from £25 to £SO. A vote of thanks to the chair brought the meeting to a close. (Condensed from Advocate report.) WANGANUI JOCKEY CLUB. The annual meeting of the Wanganui Jockey Club was held at the Rutland Hotel last Friday evening, there being present Dr Earle (in the chair), Dr Saunders, Dr Connolly, Messrs A. J. Parsons, P. Hogg, A. Hatrick, Abbott, H. H. Harper, Chavannes, R. and A. Higgle, Nixon, Cutfield, H. N. Harrison, R. Anderson, Ringwood, Foster, McCarthy, W. Alexander, D. Hogg, Morrow, and the secretary, Mr F. R. Jackson. The minutes of last meeting having been read and confirmed, the report was read (as published), also the balance-sheet, both being adopted on the resolution of the chairman, seconded by Mr Hogg. The election of office-bearers then ensued as follows: —President, Dr Earle ; vicepresident, Mr H. N. Harrison; judge, Dr Earle ; clerk of the scales, Mr E. A. Campbell ; timekeeper, Mr Chavannes; clerk of the course, Mr M. Higgie ; honorary surgeon, Dr Tripe ; veterinary surgeon (honorary), Mr Hawke; treasurer, Mr F. R. Jackson ; stewards, Dr Connolly, Messrs Parsons, W. Alexander, A. Higgie, H. Harrison, R. Higgie, Nixon—the above were elected after a ballot, eleven being nominated ; committee, the four retiring members were Dr Earle, Messrs A. J. Parsons, .A • Higgie, and H. N. Harrison. It was explained that Dr Earle was an ex officio member of committee, by virtue of his position as judge, therefore an error had occurred in the report, and four others would have to be elected, it being further mentioned that Mr W. Wilson had been elected at last meeting, but had later on resigned. Those remaining on the list were Mr H. N. Harrison, Dr Saunders, Dr Connolly, Messrs C. H. Chavannes, R. Higgie, E. E. Fletcher, J. H. Nixon, P. D. Hogg and A. Hatrick. Six members were nominated, and on a ballot being taken the following were added: —Messrs W. Alexander, R. Anderson, A. Higgie and Parsons, the latter after a tie with Mr H. N. Harrison, who retired. Auditor, Mr John Couchman. Dr Earle then said that before concluding the meeting he had a very pleasing duty to perform, and that was the presentation of a souvenir to Mr Chavannes for the appreciable manner in which he had carried out his duties as starter as successor to the late Mr Sam Powell. Mr Chavannes, in thanking the members for such a handsome present, said that when ho took the position he did so without any hope of reward, Mr Chavannes was

heartily applauded. The presentation took the form cf a very handsome pair of field glasses, inscribed “ C.H.C.,from the W.J.C., 27/7/94,” and on the lid of the case on a very neatly engraved silver plate “ Souvenir from the W.J.C.” . . Mr Anderson then suggested, in view of the success attendant on the race club ball held during the late visit of the Polo Club, that the fixture be an annual one, this being supported by Mr I'. Hogg. Mr Abbott took occasion, the first that presented itself, of thanking the members of the W.J.C. for the excellent hospitality extended to the visitors. A discussion ensued, but eventually it was decided, on the resolution of Mr Hatrick, seconded by Mr Nixon, that the matter be left in the hands of the Committee, it being a recommendation to them to place it before members to vote on by circular, and to be decided by the majority. A resolution was moved by Mr D. Hogg that it be a recommendation to the Committee not to disburse the funds of the Club other than for racing purposes without the consent of a majority of the liiemb w S , but this, after being seconded by Dr baunders and discussed, was put to the meeting and The meeting then adjourned with _ the customary vote of thanks to the chair. Wanganui Herald.

By Telegraph —Press Association. Sydney, August 1. Mr Gannon, owner of many well-known racehorses, is dead.

Auckland, August 1. The annual general meeting of the Auckland Tattersall’s Club was held tonight. The report stated that the finances of the Club were satisfactory. A liberal amount was written off for depreciation. The balance-sheet showed a credit of £329, with no liabilities. The receipts were £233, and the expenditure £174, leaving the cash in bank £SB. No fresh nominations being received, the retiring committee were left in power.