D.J.C. COMMITTED.

Otago Witness, Issue 2399, 22 February 1900, Page 43

D.J.C. COMMITTED.

The monthly meeting of committee, held last Thursday, was attended by the Hon. G. M'Lean (in the chaisj. Uessrs Vigors, Thomson, Solomon, KazleK. Myers, and Tagtrart Apologies were received from Messrs Carr. Dawaon, Miller, Coughlan, and Grindley. For the foi incoming Cup meeting in March, it was decided to hare one inside and two outside booths, one fruit stall and right to supply oysters; to be sold by auction on Saturday, 10th March. That the catering for the grand stand luncheon booth be again relet to Miss Murray, she haying given entire satisfaction at previous meetings. That bookmakers or tote bettors be not admitted to the course. That a band be engaged for the three daya, the Band Committee to arrange same. That the races start each day at 12.30. That the two totalisators (inside and outside) be worked at £1 tickets, and that the machines be combined and one dividend paid, instead of. as formerly, paying separate dividends. Mr Grindley was appointed starter for the balance of the racing season. The Chairman, on behalf of the subcommittee, reported that they had interviewed the railway traffic manager, and submitted to him the time table suggested by the club, and also pointed out that the committee wished him to give more earringe accommodation for the trains to and from the course, and suggested the advisability of reserving first-class carriages for ladies on the first two trains returning from the course after the last race. Mr Arthur took a note of the suggestioiiH made, and promised to assist the club as much as possible in the manner indicated, and notified the subcommittee that he would shortly forward his reply in writing. The Works Committee reported that they had decided to continue the fence in the straight on the main course round the corner to the one and a-half mile starting post, being a distance of seven chains. —Adopted. It was^ resolved that the president and Mesu-d Hazlett and Myers wait upon the Retailers' Association asking them to observe the usual half-holiday on Cup day, 21% l March. It was reported thai a further sale of building sites at Wingatui had been made, and that a number of loose boxes will be erected in time for Cup meeting. Seventeen new members were elected, and several others proposed for next meeting. It was decided to vote J. Bamber and W. Higgins £5 each from the iockeys' fund account for injuries sustained while riding. The Secretary submitted the list of trainers and jockeys' licenses issued since last meetinsc.^—The li&t was approved. The Secretary reported that the fines imposed on jockeys had been forwarded, in accordance with the rules, from the North Otago, Kurow, Gore, and Waikouaiti clubs. The Waikouaiti Club reported that T. Budclicomb, who was fined at their last meeting, had not yet paid the same, and it was decided that Buddiconib's license be suspended until the amount is paid.

A Hastings solicitor states that he has recently made out no less than five wills, the testators being Rough Riders goinsr away. The property involved is of considerable value, a fact which alone speaks highly of the patriotism of the volunteers. At Hurunuiorangi recently a very brave act was performed by a little Maori girl, 10 years of age, named Pani Mita, says the Standard. _ It appears that a number of Native children were bathing in the river, when another, Lucy Aporo, when running along the bank, slipped, and was precipitated into a deep hole. Not being able to swim, she was in an unfortunate predicament, but without loss of time Pani dived in, and succeeded in rescuing her companion after a very hard struggle, both being in a very exhausted condition. Little Pani undoubtedly deserves great praise for her plucky action, which is deserving of recognition by the Humane Society. TuGsicura, for coughs and colds; no house should bo without it. —Wholesale agents, Kempthornej Prosserj P. Hayman and Co.