ST. ANDREW HARRIERS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 13861, 26 March 1907, Page 3

ST. ANDREW HARRIERS.

The annual meeting of ithe St. Andrew Harrier Chtb was held last night in the War&bdi Tea-rooms. Mr E. Rosoveare (president) occupying Hie chair. Between 20 and 30 members were present. Several apologies for nan-attendance were received. In the sixth annual report, the committee thank tho members for the great interest they manifested in the chtb, it being tile most successful season ever held from every point of view. During the season 20 runs were held, im increase of one on the previous year. At tho end of the season the number of aetivo members 011 the roll was 30, and tbii average attendance at runs was 23. ContraVy to the usual custom the attendance kept tip right throughout the season, and it is hoped that next season members will follow the same good example. Notwithstanding the greatly increased expenditure tho financial position is very gratifying. During the season 10 races were held and 22 prizes were given, which is a big inerea.se on previous years. On June 3 the club received a visit from. the Balelutha Harriers. The club instituted a special prize, to bo given to the member gaining tlio largest number of points in open events during the summer season. The members of the committee donated tho prize, which was won by A. Foster with 181 points, who put up some very fine performances for a- first- season's runner. Seeing that the olub is making Gitcli rapid strides, it, is the recommendation of the outgoing committee that the club hold an afternoon sports' meeting 011 a large sealo next year. The members have taken a considerable interest in open racing, and several members have been successful. Three members were successful in being selected to lepreseai-t Otago in the s steeplechase teams race, and rail very well, the team winning easily. A. Bone lwd the honour of being selected to represent Otago at the Xew Zealand championships, but could not get the necessary leave. Peter Scott, tho club's champion, was sent up -by the club. In the Three-mile Championship lie rail very well, and finished in fourth place. During the summer season, through tlie courtesy of the D.A.A.C., the club was able to twi three extra races (220 yds. Half-mile, and One-mile) in conjunction with the D.A.A.C. evening meeting sports. Excellent times were put tip in all three, and they proved of great assistance in keeping the club together. During the season the club had the misfortune to lose several prominent members. Mr Gardiner (deputy-captain), T. B. Carpenta' (ex-secretary), E. Ferkin, and 3. Robins. The club have held runs Ironi the following places during the season:—St. Clair, North-East Tallev, Kaikorai, llcslvn, Mornington, Woodhaugh, Green Island, Halfway Bush, Shiel Hill, Wingatui, Port Chalmers, St. Kikla. Royal terrace, and from Duuedin to Waitati. returning by train. The members thank the following kind friends for hospitality shown:— Messrs E. Hoseveare, J. Bromner, D. Ross, E. T. Clarke, A. St-ruthers, J.. Bunting, J. Clurkson, D. M'Curdy; also the following fcr donations and prizes—Messrs E. Rosoveare, J. Breiunor, D. Ross, J. Dreaver. Carpenter, T. K. Sidey, R. M'Glaslian, R. H. ilarryatt, A. C. Strutliers, W. M. Wilkinson, A. Rutherford, A. V. Thomson, H. Gill (Invercaigill), A, E. Clarke (Ashbtirion), and E. M'Kcch-nie (Wellington). The club also thank tie following:—O.R.F.U., Forburv Park Company, D.J.C. (for use of grounds), Railway Department, Mr Dryden, D.A.A.C., Otago Centre, and a number of others, also Mr E. Roscvearo for the use gf a room for coinsrittee meetings.

Tho Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and balance sbeat, said that this duty had fallen to him ou several occasions, but it had never given liini greater pleasure than it did at this meeting. As a club they had got beyond the initial stages. He noticed that tho report stated thero had been 20 runs, and that the average attendance was as good at tho end as at (jie beginning of the season. The report also spoke highly of tho return visit of the Balclulha Harriers. Ho hoped that the incoming committee would follow in the wake of its predecessors in this mailer of inviting country clubs lo the city. It had been recommended to the incoming committee that an afternoon sports' meeting should bo held this year, and he felt sure that if they took this meeting in hand they would make a success of it, but nevertheless lie would counsel Uicra in • regard to the financial aspect of the matter. "With respect t.o tho relay races held at Wingatui, he considered that the clnb held a very creditable position. Being a "Wednesday afternoon team they were more or less oil llicir own, and had not the advantages of Saturday teams. What had always struck him about tlia 'members was t'leir loyalty to tho club and to themselves. Ho hoped that this spirit would remain in the club. Mr A. Struthers seconded [he motion, which was carried. It was decided lo hold the opening run of the season on the first Wednesday after Easter, The following office-bearers were elected: — President, 111* E. Roseveare (re-elocted), vicepresidents—Messrs J. Dreaver, A, Struthers, T. K. Sidcy, M.H.E., A. R. Barclay M.R.R., J. Kcmnitz, F. Foster, 11. M'Kcchnie, N. H. Bell, J. Bunting, D. licss. J. Dick, E. T. Clarke, J. Brenmcr, D. il'Curdy; captain, Mr H. Kyan; deputycaptain, Mr T. Rosevearc; treasurer, Mr A. Struthers; secretary, llr A. V. Thomson; committee—Messrs Wilkinson, Bone, Scott, and Menzies; delegate to the Otago Centre, Mr J, Dreaver; General Committee—Messrs H. TJyan, H. E. Roseveare, A. C. Struthers, J. Dreaver, J. Menzies, W. M. Wilkinson, G. A. Scott, A. Bone, and A. V. Thomson; Handicapping Committee—Messrs J. Dreaver, W. M, Wilkinson, and A. V. Thomson. The opening run will take place from St. Clair on April 10. when the members will be the guests of Mr Roscveare (president). Tho following prizes were presented by tho president to the successful competitors during the summer season:—Special prize (most points), A. Foster; 220 yds Handicap—A. Kennedy 1, J. Clarkson 2; Milo Handicap—A, H. Bono 1, A. C. Struthers 2; Half-mile —G. A. Scott 1, A, V. Thomson 2; relay prizes, won at 'Milton—W. Kennedy, A. Rutherford, A. Foster', and A. V. Thomson; Ilalf-milo mid Milo (at Milton)—A Foster. Votes of thanks woro passed to kind friends, donors of prizes, and tho press/