SPORTING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19963, 3 December 1926, Page 7

SPORTING.

RACING AND TROTTING. fixtures.. December 4. —Methven Racing Club. December 4.—Tauroaranui Racing Club. December 8, 11.—Wellington Trotting Club. December 8, o- —Woodville Jockey Club December 10, 11.—South Canterbury Jockey Club. December 11 —Waipa Racing Club. December 16 IS. —New Brighton Trotting Club. ’ . . December 16, 18.—Dargaville Racing Club. December 27.—Gore Trotting Club. December 27, 28. —Westport Trotting Club. December 27, 23.—South Wairarapa Trotting Club December 27, 28.—Dunedin Jockey Club. December 27, 28. —Westport I.C midsummer, December 27, 28. —Taranaki Racing Club. December 27 . 29. January 1, 4. —Auckland R.C summer. December 27, 28, 30.—Manawatu Racing Club. December 28. 30, 51.—Auckland Trotting Club. January 1, 3. —Stratford R.C. annual. January 1. —Waikouaiti R.C. annual. January 1. —Wyndham R.C. annual. January 3, 4.—Southland R.C. Nominations for the D.J.C. summer meeting are due to-day. Acceptances for the Wellington trotting meeting and nominations for the Gore trotting meeting aro due to-day. Scrip is shaping well on the track and promises to take a prominent part in sprint races at holiday time. Zarisce has settled down in her new home at Trentham, and put up a good gallop last Saturday morning. Countersign is moving along well m her work at Riccarton, and will be raced ai the Dunedin and Southland fixtures. Laughing Prince, the winner of the Auckland Welcome Stakes, is being kept going in view of his meeting with Cimabue in Auckland at holiday time. He has been reeling olf soma smart sprints. Kilris has been galloping well in her recent, work, following on an attractive performance at the recent Gup meeting. Sho will not lack supporters next time out —probably in the Methven Oup on Saturday. It is understood that the Southland trotting mentor, S. Todd, is likely to come further north and take over a team for a Well-known local owner. The Dunedin-owned Bon Skirl gave an inglorious display when tried oyer a hurole at Kiccarton on Tuesday morning. The ex-Riccarton horseman, B. H. Burns, is now living at Invercargill. While out shooting recently lie met with an injury which necessitated his removal to bosLiapier will line up with the Tesohemaker Handicap held at Timaru next week, and may give some guide as to his prospects in the Manawatu Cup at Christmas. Radiac has been eased in his work as a result oi wreuenmg a snoulaer last week. Aiarguret isirney, one of the favoured candidates for next Saturday e Methven Cup, das rccponsiole lor a serviceaole gianup on Tuesday, covering nine turiongs in Imin 57 2-ssec. 11. and A. Cutis have a strong team m work at Kiccarton, including tuentrepiece, Front Rank, Wild Work. Card Trick. Serotina, and Dark Spot, anc the otaDie will be u ell represented at the Dunedin and Southland summer fixtures. The Southland-bred Cay Gauntlet is in work on the West Coast, and will contest both fiat and hurdle races. Mr J. Faulks’a Blue Dragoon will probably occupy a box in one of the Wanganui staples feoua. ’lae fcoluiera Chorus gelding is a useful galloper. Paper Boy is only oeing pottered about at present, - and may not be put into serious training until late autumn. .uOuCaiioii lias ue&n taken up and looks well after his spell. fie is getting on in years, and possibly the best has been seen of the Demosthenes gelding. ihe Southland-owned pacer Sunstorm has been sent home bv R. E. Mills. After a spell he will be taken up again, and should win races. . „ . . A. M‘Aulay has Sir and Sagittanous looking in good order at present. Ihey are getting through useful tasks in view of holiday racing, which will probably be done at the Dunedin and Southland meetings. , David (by Baverstock—Linotype) proved himself a fine stayer and a horse of very hardy constitution, but, according to a Sydney writer, he is likelv to have a hard task to make anything like a name for himself as a sire, for he is not receiving anything like the proper opportunities to distinguish himself. _ One of the smartest fillies—if not actually the smartest —seen out on the English turf this year is Crosta Run, whose latest victory was registered in the Imperial Produce Stakes at Kernpton Park. Gresta Bun carried 9.3 and she defeated a held of 11. Cresta Run. who was bred by her owner, Lieutenant-colonel G. Loder, is a daughter of Hurry On, and on the dam s side she claims a strain of Carbine blood through her grand-dam, Mountain Maid (a daughter of Spearmint). DARGAVILLE HANDICAPS. (Peb United Press Association.) AUCKLAND, December 2. The following handicaps have been declared for the Dargaville Racing Club’s meeting:— , Maiden Handicap, of 60sovs. Six furlongs—Wee Marble. St. Lucas 9.0, Queen Rew a , Alonsoa, Tapuhi, Master Arch, Tar kuranga, Waiau Lad, Bright Dawn, Conmax. Edifice, Creation 8.10. Stella Tour 8.5. Tokatoka Handicap, of 65sovs. Six furlogs.—Passionate 9.6, Namutere 9.4, Thursby 8.6, Festina Lente 8.2, Hangar 7.6 Arch Queen 7.4, Adjuster 7.1, Shortland. Tapuhi, Lady Spalpeen, Marble Mount, Quaestor 7.0. Awakino Hack Handicap, of _ 60sovs. About seven furlongs.—Golden Krist 9.10, Festina Lente 9.4, Clockwork, Marblo Mount 8.1, Scot Free 7.5, Wee Marble 7.4, Alonsoa, Corinax, Bright Dawn, Edifice, Queen Rewa, Creation 7.0. Hobson Handicap, of 60sovs. One mile. —Passionate 9.13 Just Quietly 8.9, Illingar, Comet King, Mahgoloire 7.13, Mamahera, Dead Sweet, Scottish Knight, Shortland 7.6, Thurnrosae 7.3, Waning Light, Turn, Lady Arch 7.0. Kaihu Hack Hurdles, of 120sovs. One mile five furlongs.—Mahgoloire 10.10, Nga hinepouri, Karamu 10.4. Scottish Knight 9.10, Queen Emerald, Comet King 9.4, Clockwork, Star Comet, Turn, Tapuhi, Waiau Lad. Scot Free. Dead Sweet 9.0._ Dargaville Cup, of 2Cosovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Princess n 9.4, Archibald 8.9. Passionate 8.8, Delighfmqnt 8.6, Right and Left 8.1, Queen Arch 7.10, Golden Krist 7.8, Thursby 7.6, Festina Lento 7.2, Thurnrosae 7.0. Avoca Handicap, of lOOsovs. Six furlongs.—Hoariri 9.0, Archibald 8.12, Passionate, Delightment 8.9, Namutere 8.8 Queen Arch 8.3, White Bird 7.13. Lady Lois 7.9, King Multifid, Arch Queen, Miss Lucullus 7,0. Settlers’ Handicap, of 60sovs. Five furlongs.—Lady Lois, Just Quietly 9.13, Scrap o’ Paper 9.10, Illingar 9.3, Adjuster 812. King Multifid, Trepsor 8.11, Waning Light 7.9, Miss Lucullus 7.8, St. Lucas 7.4, Double Mint. Adjure, Tapuhi. Sunny Morn 7.0. AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB. (Peb United Press Association.) AUCKLAND, December 2. The following handicaps have been dedared for the Auckland Trotting Club s meeting:— . Introductory Handican of 400sovs. . One mile and a-half.—Mat Audubon,. Victor Bell, Don Zolock, Peter Valais, Brian Bingen, Wi Taka, Trampcrisp, Elzear Colonel Thorpe, Royal Bob, Roma Bingen, Reta Huon, Cool King, Tamerline, Molly Audubon scr, Kempton, Sea Queen, Bridget Galindo, Lady Stepney 12 yards behind, Peter Eyre, Sweet Memory. Lord Roberts 24, Direct Action, Peter M'Donald 36 Nelson Boy, Katute, Fairlight 48, Marble Star, Amberite 60, Sister Beatrice, Angelina, Golden Gate 84, Sebisca, Rio Alto, Tim Wood 108. Mutu 150. December Handicap, of 400sovs. One mile and a-half. —Amaris, Rey Logan, Hoon Hay, Lady Barrington, Zola, Buz Buz, Richore, Scandal, Bingen Starr. Dillon Huon, Grattan Thorpe, Bingen King, Uncle Bert. Gold Flake, Logan Rothschild scr, Jean Darling, Brendo, Woodvale, Luvan, Rock Hinton, Stanmoor, Kotuku Jack 12 yards behind, Nelson Tasker; Master Coucillor, Jewel Pointer, Diamond Child, Rockburn, Holly Boy 24, Cute Lad 30. Anselm, D : rect Morning, . Menember 48, Taurekareka, Goldman, Nelson Fame 60. Auckland Trotting Cup. of 2200sovs. v Two miles. —Whispering Willie. Sea Pearl, Glandore, Peterwah, Doctor Dillon, Cardinal Logan, Dillon Wilkes, Locanda Mac, gieen’s Own scr. Kohara, Jewel, Talaro yards behind, Logan Chief, Nelson Derby

24, Jack Potts, Acron 36, Imprint 48, Ahuriri, Sheik 72, Prince Pointer 84, Great Bingen 96. _ Parnell Handicap, of SOOaoys. Two miles. —Elzear, Golden Gate, Maid of the Mountains, Sebisca, Trampfast, Tiger Salve scr, Maggie Pronto, Una Dillon, Real the Great 12 yards behind, Gold Sovereign 24, Some Jazz, Nelson M'Kinney, Wild Nut 36, The Tartar, Wimmera King 48, Toll Chimes. A 1 Mack 60, Happy Rosa 72, Ngatiro, Tradesman 84, Young Blake 144, Wallroon 156. Grand Stand Handicap, of SOOsqvs. Two miles.—Amaris, Ayr, Hoon Hay, Billy Whizz, Transport, Bingen King, Rua Pere, Gold Jacket, Festive Morn scr. Reliance, Marshal Neil, Don Douglas, Scandal, Respect, Kotuku Jack 12 yards_ behind, Rock Hinton, Colehill, Jewel Pointer, Nimble Direct, Bawldy Locanda, Lord Nepean, Machine Gun 36, Direct Morning 60, Auto Machine 96. _ Rowe Handicap, of lOOOsovs. Two miles. —Betty Moko Le Todd, Peter Swift, Tradesman, Bonny Spec, Pete Peter, A 1 Mack, Peter Dean, Charles Dixie scr. Rose Bingen 12 yards behind. Escapade, icmng Blake, Pyramus, Waikaha 24, Judge Hancock 36, Money Spider, Napland, Whispering Willie 60. . „ „ _ St. Heliers . andicap, ot 500sovs. One mile and a-quarter.—Nantwich, Woodyale, Nelson Tasker, Master Councillor, Holly Boy, Blair Audubon, Diamond Child, Rose Pointer, Brendo, Huon Grattan scr, Cute Lad, Maiwhariti, Glandore 12 yards behind, Wallroon, Ben Lomond, Dick Dillon 24, Nelson Fame, Taurekareka, Oakhampton. Hypo 36, Queen’s Own, Golden Devon 48, Kohara, Black Lila 60, Bonny Logan 72. SOUTH CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. (Peb United Press Association.) TIMARU, December 2. The following are the acceptances for the first day of the South Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting:— Otaio Hurdles Handicap, of ISOsovs. One mile and a-half. —Sayonara, Dubious 10.9, Sunny Loch 10.6, Guncase 9.8, King Abbey 9.5, Kaikahu 0.3, Rangi Chiel 9.0. Spring Stakes, of 120sovs. Five furlongs. —All Colours, Moratorium, Motor Smash, Royal Despatch, Tholomqn, Thorndale 8.8, Couleur de Rose, Bloodshed, Lady Dilatory, Queen’s Bounty, Violet II 8.5, Marco Polo, Money Peer, Zelanian 7.9. Teschemaker Handicap, of 400sovs. One mile and a-quarter. —Baldowa 8.9, Battlement, Rapier 8.5, Vaward 7.9, Pink Terrace, Set Sail, Mountain Lion 7.6, Heather Lad 7.2, Front Rank, Margaret Birney 7.0. Tycho Hack Handicap, of ISOsovs. Six furlongs.—Celerity II 9.3, Precious 8.11, Solrose 8.1, Mime, Sagittarius, Serotina 8.5, Beau Geste 7.6, Some Abbey 7.5, Gay Sonnet 7.2, Solfello, Gay Bird, Assurance, Brocart, Chivalry 7.0. President’s Handicap, of 200sovs. One mile.—Pink Note 9.3, Mountain Lion, Economist 8.13, Warhaven 8.11,_ John Bradbury 8.5, Receipt 8.3, Corn Rigs 8.2, Monoxide 7.12, Gold Brick 7.11, Sweet Melody, Gay Juliet 7.10, Goldtown, Ophir, Sartolite 7.7. Maiden Plate, of I2osovs. Six furlongs (all 8.10) .—Battle Colours, Chivalry, Couleur de Hose, Clarenson. Credit, Crossbow, Gay Jim, Master Clarence, Pleasant Rose, Princess Mafalda, Prophet’s Mark. Royal Saxon, Spearman, St. Nicholas, Takaka, The Atom. Kerrytown Handicap, of 140sovs. Seven furlongs.—Mime 8.13, Gold Mint, Coch-y-Bondhu 8.10, Overhaul 8,8, Sir Roy, Gay Queen 8.6, Shandre 7.13, Fairy Tidings, Waterlow, Flaming Ray, Lancer, Prophet’s Mark 7.12, Royal Head, Kilbox, Clarenson, Markby, Saxette 7.11. Flying Handicap, of 230sovs. Six furlongs.—Baldowa 9.0, Booster, Nincompoop 8.11, Corn Money 8.9, Moorland 8.8, Volant 8.7, Arpent 8.5, Lava 8.4, Eaton Bells 7.11, Clontarf 7.9, Finora 7.8, Dancing Days 7.3 Paperchase 7.3, Receipt, Bloom, Arrowmir 7.0. EDUCATION. ADDRESS BY MR J. WALLACE. At last night’s meeting of the Dunedin and Suburban School Committees’ Association Mr J. Wallace (chairman of the Otago Education Board), and a life member of the assuciation, was present by invitation, and delivered an address on educational matters. He first of all pointed out that meetings of Education Boards were open to the public. Boards were not allowed to have an overdraft, although a committee could have such accomodation. The board, too, was not allowed to have a debit balance in any of its funds at the end of the financial year. On one occasion the Otago Education Board had a small debit balance, and the balance sheet was tagged; this in spite of the fact that the board at that time had some £6OOO in war bonds. As far as the board’s administration _ account was concerned the board received from the department a sum of £750 annually, in addition to a grant of 3s 6d for each unit; of average attendance. There was an adjustment deduction of £230, which he thought was most unjust. The board’s administration account was genor ally in credit, and for the past three years the average annual balance wae £4033. Unfortunately the Otago Board was showing a falling attendance, which meant that their administration fund would assuredly fall. The boad also had a maintenance grant from the department. He was not sure how this maintenance grant was made up, but he had an idea that it was based on the floor space of the various schools. The year was generally more than half-way through before the grant was made. Last year the Otago Board’s share was £13,000. No education board could allow a debit balance to exist in one of its accounts and make it up during the next financial year. It was because of this that the board had had to dispense with some half a dozen workmen in order to make good a debit balance. With regard to shelter sheds, the board endeavoured to supply these, but he had visited a school recently where there was no shelter shed, but the board undertook to supply one, and the committee cleared the site. _ The Otago Education Board was doing its best to spread its funds over all the schools over which it had jurisdiction. He had had the honour of being chairman for a period of nine years, and it had been an eyeopener to him to see the interest that some committees took in the schools under their charge. He was strongly of opinion that the general administration fund of the board should be largely increased. It stag, gered him to find high and other schools having money lavished on them, while the primary schools were being starved. He was quite sure that influences were at work to bring this about. When the board wanted a grant for a new school or to have a school shifted, the department generally succeeded in cutting down the amount ot the grant—sometimes by £IOO. The department only pave the actual amount spent on the job. If a saving were made the board did not benefit. On the other hand, he remembered the board spent £2OOO more than the sum granted, and the department made up £ISOO of this, which he, the speaker, thought was very fair. _At one time the Otago Board had a building fund of £16,000, but the department had “collared” this sum. The board of recent years had really gone back at the rate ot £IOOO a year. This. was a matter which the Association of Education Boards wgs taking up and they had hopes of having matters remedied. With regard to pen and ink money some committees still collected it, but it could not be demanded and a parent was within his legal rights in refusing to pay the demand. The money collected in this way was, however, not subsidised by either the board or the department. With regard to school libraries the board did everything within its power to encourage these and voluntary contributions for this purpose were liberally subsidised both by the board and the department. For instance, 16s subscribed would, with subsidies. mean 48s to the school collecting it. The board supplied cupboards for libraries and subsidised amounts collected for the purchase of pictures to be hung on the school walls.- Only candidates for parlia mentary honours and returning officers for elections could demand the free use ot •chools, but that was only in cases where a suitable hall was not available. The Otago Board carried it own insurance as far as accidents to children were concerned, and it had been very fortunate in this respect. Mr J. W. Patton moved that, a hearty vote of thanks be accorded Mr Wallace for his interesting address. This was seconded by the Hon. M. Cohen, M.L.C., and carried by acclamation. ____________