SPORTING

Otago Daily Times, Issue 15825, 25 July 1913, Page 8

SPORTING

D.JT.C. COMMITTEE. A meeting of the Dunedin Jockey Club Committee was held yesterday afternoon. Present: Sir George M'Lean (in tho chair), 'Messrs G. B. Bullock, L. C. Hazlett, J. Gow, T. Elliott, P. Miller, J. W. Thomson, and E. 11, Lough. The following officers were appointed: Handicapper, Mr J. E. Henrys; 6tarter, Mr 11. Piper; judge, Mr R. 0. Duncan; treasurer, Mr P. Miller; time-keeper, Mr J. A. Sligo; clerk of course, Mr J. Jeffs; clerk of scales, Mr C. R. Caffin The following sub-committees were appointed: Finance—Messrs J. Hazlett, E. H. Lough, J. W. Thomson, P.. Miller; WorksMessrs J. Gow, I;. C. Hazlett, W. J. Gore, P. Miller; totalisator—Messrs S. Myers, J. Smith E. H. Lough T. Elliott;' lunch— Messrs S. Myer6 J. W. Thomson W. Charters, T. Elliott; programme—Messrs L. C. Hazlett W. J. Gore A. S. Orbell J. Gow.

Mr W. F. James was appointor! to work the totalisators on the same terms 36 last 6cason,

The report of the works committee recommending the erection of a new stand l(Mft long by 40ft' wide for tho outside enclosure, to seat 770 people, at an estimated cost of £3500 was road and adopted. Tenders are. to lie called for immediately. It iyas decider! that tenders be called for the privileges for the year, It was resolved that the programme committee prepare a draft programme for tho season, adding about £1000 to the stakes.

It was decided to add £50 to the Dunedin Guineas for 1915, and that classio races bo advertised at once.

COURSING (Per United Press Association.) AUCKLAND, July 24, The Groat Northern Coursing Chib'6 Julv carnival was concluded at Stamford Park to-day. Results PRESIDENT'S ALL-AGED STAKES. First Round—Miss Waterford beat Wild Night, Soltano beat Mcsquito, Lady Fordo beat Antarctic, Kowhai a bye. First Ties—Soltano beat Miss Waterford, Lady Fordo boat Kowhai. Final—Soltano beat Lady Forde and won the stake. LIVERPOOL MAIDEN STAKE Second Tics—Waterfall" beat Soultline, King Billy beat Gambler's Gold. Final—King Billy beat Waterfall and won the stake. ' SUPPLEMENTARY STAKES. First Round—The Native beat Aurofodina, Van Tromp beat Bgmont, -Night Watch a bye. Final—Night Watch was withdrawn, and The Native beat Van Tromp and won. the stake. HARRIERS. Tho St. Andrew Harriers held their weekly run on Wednesday from the Wakari scliooi. 'The trial led down the hill for a start, then up and round tlie slopes of Flagstaff. 'flic pack had a fast run home on tho North Taieri road. o,wing to the difficulty of some members of the club's team getting off work on Saturday, it is uncertain whether the club will bo represented in tho inter-club race Acceptances for tho Winter Cup, Grand National Steeplechase, and Grand National Hurdles in connection with tlie Grand National meeting at Christchurch will closo tonight at 8 o'clock, as also will the general entries.