VINCENT JOCKEY CLUB.

Otago Witness, Issue 2672, 31 May 1905, Page 53

VINCENT JOCKEY CLUB.

The annual meeting of the Vincent Jockey Club was held at Matakanui, and was attendee! by 25 members, Mr Laidlaw occupying the chair. The balance sheet, showing a credit balance of £485 9s 7d, was read and adopted. It was decided that the meeting be held on th-e Ist and 2nd of January, and that the amount of the stakes be £550. It was resolved that the president and secretary be empowered to secure Piper's starting gates. The following office-bearers were elected: — President, Mr William Laidlaw ; vice-presidents — Messrs T. Donnelly and W. Jack; judge, Mr "William Laidlaw ; starter. Mr R. M'Skirnrning ; timekeeper, Mr E. F. Gerkens ; treasurer, Mr T. C. Donnelly; stipendiary steward, Mr C. Huddleston ; handicapper, Mr J. Paget. It was resolved that it be a recommendation to the Programme Committee that two selling races be put on. The secretary was instructed to write to the traffic manage: of the railways with a view to getting a special train for tke meeting. It was resolved that it be a recommendation to the Programme Committee that the big trot be open, and optional saddle or harness.