NOTES BY MASTER M'GRATH.

Otago Witness, Issue 1987, 24 March 1892, Page 30

NOTES BY MASTER M'GRATH.

The secretary of the National Coursing Club (Mr G. W. Williams) informs me that the Auckland, Christchurch, and Reefton clubs have affiliated with that body.

The D.J.C. has voted L3O as added money to the National Coursing Club's programmes for the season.

The annual meeting of the Oamaru Coursing Club took place at the Globe Hotel on the 19th inst., when the following members were present: — Messrs G. Bruce, J. Cameron, J. Hunter, S, Barton, W. Gardiner, G. Grimshaw, J. Lawrence, J. Dalgleish, Thomas Johnston, A. Walker, R. Stewart, and O. R. Wise (secretary). Mr Thomas Johnston was voted to the chair, and called upon the secretary to read the minutes of the last annual meeting, which were, on the motion of Mr Grimshaw, seconded by Mr Gardiner, confirmed. The secretary, in the absence of the treasurer, submitted thejmlance sheet, whiph showed the club to be in a sound position with a credit balance of L 6 10s, there being still some subscriptions in arrears. The secretary reported that Messrs W. Fox and A. Hamill, of Christchurch, were in arrears for nomination "moneys for the last Champion Stake, and it was decided to give them both notice that unless same be paid at once their names will be forwarded to the Dunedin and Christchurch Clubs as defaulters. The election of 'officers then took place, with the following results : — Prejident, Mr J. Cameron (Papakaio) ;.. vice-presidents, Messrs W. Gardiner (Papakaio) and Thos. Johnston ; hon. treasurer, Mr J. R. Sewell (re-elected) ; hon. secretary, Mr S. Barton ; general committee — Messrs J. Huntec, G. Bruce, O. R. Wise, H. Schluter, J.- Johnston, W. S. Martin, J. Dalgleish, J. Lawrence, C. C. Probert, J. Moss, W. Ricketts, -R. Stewart, P. Corcoran, and John Wilson. After discussion, on the motion of Mr Gardiner, seconded by Mr Dalgleish, it was decided to hold the opening meeting on Easter Monday, 18th April, and that the stakes be an All-aged Stake at Ji2 2s each, and a Puppy Stake, at L 2 2s each, both open to members only. It was decided that the nominations and draw take place at the Globe Hotel at 9 p.m. on April 14. It was also resolved that the committee meet on the 28th inst. to draw up a programme for the remainder of the season. A ■ vote of thanks to the retiring officers and the chair brought the meeting to a close.

The sweepstake to be run for in Christchurch during Easter week is now engaging the attention' of some owners. I recently dropped in to have a look at Mr Myers' kennel in the NorthEast Valley, Mr Madden, the trainer ,having started a fortnight ago to get some work into ,ths dogs. Stormy Night (by White SquallIrish Girl)'had a litter of purs last November, butis looking remarkably well, and I am told has lost none of her 1 foot, and may make another clpse bid "for" the Oamaru Champion, a stake she has won -twice in succession. Biddy Alone (Red 'Pine — Effie Deans) is fast getting into condition, and ought to win a stake during the season: Hfir full brother, Bostall, who is ratper a hard dog to train, is also getting f airly , fit, "A most wonderfully improved dog is Jack Tar"' (Welcome Jack — Meteor), weighing oyej 701b, with his jet black coat shining like silk. There is no doubt he's fast, and if he has only got the • pluck of Biddy Alone will be a dangerous dog to meet. Stormy Night's pups by- The Brewer are under the charge of Harry Thomson, the groom, and he evidently gives ttiejn a lot . of attention. They are full of life and look the picture of health, careful feeding and thorough cleanliness being strictly carried out. A pup- by 'Red Pine — Plymouth Rock is also in this kennel. Mr Myers has the kennels well washed frequently with lime and carbolic acid, and for bedding uses grass hay with plenty of bluegum leaves. "Contango," in Sporting Review, says: — " In answer to a question which of the following greyhounds have the best record — namely, Fullerton, Master M'Grath, or Bab-at-the-Bowster, I append the following performances of each as far as I know : — Fullerton was submitted to auction in December 1888, and was purchased by Colonel North at Rymills' Barbican Repository, London, for the sensational sum of L'Bso, and has proved a cheap purchase. His first performance for Colonel North was at the Waterloo meeting of 1889, at Altcar Plains, Earl of Sefton's, Crossby, near Liverpool." 1 Fullarton— lßßß-89. £ Ran up to Greengage for Haydock Derby ... 50 Divided Waterloo Cup with his kennel comKpanion Troughend 350 Won Waterloo Cup 500 500 „ „ 500 Total £1900 „ Master M'Grath— lß67-68. Won Visitors' Cup at Lurgan 60 Divided Money-glass Purse at Creagh ... 40 Won Waterloo Cup -500 \ 1868-69. Divided Brownlow Cup at Lurgan 50 Won Waterloo Cup 500 1870-71. Won Brownlow Cup at Lurgan 100 Won Waterloo Cup 500 Total £1750 (Value of plate and cups not included.) Bab-at-the-Bowster— lß67-68. Divided Scotch National St. Leger 75 Divided Oroseteth Stake at Altcar 65 Won two courses in Waterloo Cup 25 Won Scarisbrick Cup at Southport 350 Won Douglas Cup at Scottish National . . . 180 1868-69. Won Altcar Cup 60 Divided Elsham Cup at Brigg 105 Second for Waterloo Cup 200 Won Scarisbrick Cup 300 Divided Biggar Stakes. .. 05 1869-70. Won Douglas Cup at Scottish National ... 60 Won three courses Waterloo Cap 30 Divided Clifton Cup at Altcar 25 Total £1540