ST. ANDREW HARRIERS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 12618, 23 March 1903, Page 3

ST. ANDREW HARRIERS.

The following ere the main points in the second annual report of the St. Andrew Harriers (Wednesday half-holiday) to be presented at the annual meeting on Friday next: — "The committee congratulate members on the increased prosperity of the club, and it is with pleasure that they note the evidence of increased popularity during the coming season. The number of a-otivo members for the season 1902 totals 23, with an average attendance of 14. This average would have been higher had rf not been for the fact that eeveral of the members who are chemists' assistants attended botany classes on Wednesday afternoons during the season. , The club has visited the following places:— Normanby, Port Chalmers, Kaikora-i Valley, Woodhaugh, Halfway Bush, Rftvcnsbourae, St. Clair, Industrial School, Anderson's Bay, arid Ifosgiel; and best thanks are due to patron:, of the eport at most of these places. The- first race of tlie season was a sealed handicap of one mile and a-half, held on May 28 at Forbury Park, the winners being W. Talboye first and P, Harris second. Tlie second race, on July 23 at Tahuna Park, took ihe form of a Novice Hace. Eleven competitors entered, the winner turning up in Jf, Shand, with A. Clark second. Tlie Three-mile Championship and Sealed Handicap (combined) took place at Forbury Park on September 24, undei most adverse circumstances, the weather being exceedingly stormy. Notwithstanding, seven competitors pluckily faced the starter, and a fairly good race ensued, tho winner turning up in 1. Gordon. In the handicap B Wright was Brst and W; Rudlrin second. One of the most enjoyable outings of the season was the final one at Mosgiel, where a very pleasant afternoon was spent. In conjunction with the Dunedin H»Triers, tho St. Andrew Harriers took part in a combined supper and presentation of prizes. The function was a complete success, and tin best of good fellowship prevailed. Unfortunately two of our best members have left the'club-viz., M, F. Harris, who went to Timaru, and Mi J. Dickson, deputy-captain, who has .recently • taken his departure for England, Thanks are recorded to Mr W. L. Hooper for donation, interest, and advice; to the vice-presidents; and also to Messrs G. M. Burlinson, and James Jeffery. Finally, the club is fortunate in having in .its ranks Mr W. Talboys, who secured second pl«ce in the Port Chalmers-Pelichet Bay Eoad Ewe on September 6."