WELLINGTON NOTES.

Otago Witness, Issue 3419, 26 September 1919, Page 49

WELLINGTON NOTES.

(Feom Oub Own Correspondent.) September 23.

The attendance at the Otaki meeting on Saturday and Monday was affected by the restricted train service. Mr K. XL. WKipwith made his reappearance as starter at the meeting, and the new Maori judge acted for the first time and got through without any trouble. Formerly the club had a Maori starter. , Koyal Exchango (King Rufus—Cornmoice) proved the best of the Maiden candidates. Sweet Memory, a full sister to Pretty Bobby, ran second in the Maiden, and was sent out a good favourite for the Trial on the second day, but was beaten by Idleness (Bezonian—Peace), whose first success it was. Both horses are trained at lrentnam, Royal Commerce by J. Lowe and Idleness by 11. Telford. ' . _ . Want won the Steeplechase on the first day when he carried three times as much money as First Line. The latter was best backed on the second day, and scored. Want fell about six furlongs from iome, but it is doubtful if he would have beaten First Line. ~ In the Memorial Stakes on the opening d.ny Rosa Pink scored in good style from Mascot, who will improve with the racing. Rose Pink has incurred 51b penalty in the New Zealand Cup, and his owner does not want to put up more if he can avoid it. She has been accepted for at Wanganui, but is not making the journey there. She has also incurred 101 b penalty in the principal event at Kurow. and will probably be found competing at the southern meetings belore racing at Riccarton. Mascot failed on tlie second day, but will probably improve with racing. The only other Cup candidate to compete was Swe't Tipperary. Chaeronia (Demosthenes— Formality) a stable mate of Mascot got the verdict in the Stewards'' Hack Handicap on the first day, but most people on the course thought that Printemps had got up. The latter is under orders for Dunedin to compete m the GSuineas. . The Trentham trainers had quite an innings, W. Smart being the only local owner that did not win. Matatua (Birkenhead— Sunbor.net) scored a lucky win m the i< lying Handicap on the first day, when Astinome did not show up well. \N itn a change of riders the latter scored on the second day. Sacramento and Old bold, who were successful at the same course in June/ won on the first day. Old Gold (Hymettus-Florigold) also won. on the second day. He looks like making good, as he does not pull like most of the tribe. Arch Lassie (Marble Arch—Lassie Doon), who scored on the second day, has greatly improved, and will win again. Dick and Tyne scored their first wins on tho second day. They were both ridden by. C. Emerson. Tvne. by Danube —Lady Reina, paid a double-figure dividend. RACING IN NEW ZEALAND. OTAKI RACES. OTAKI, September 2% Tho Otaki races were held in fin© weathor. but there was only a moderate attendaac© The. amount put through the totahsator v-as £14,075, as against £26,366 last September. Results: MAIDED PLATE—I Royal Exchange 1; 5 Sweet Memory, 2; 2 Haeremona, 3. A.so started: 6 Oharere, 7 Preface, 4 Sunburst, d Stolen Triumph, 3 Idleness. Won easily by three lengths, a length separating second «wl third. Time, lmin 4sec. OTAKI HACK HANDICAP, of 150sovs. One mile.—4 Maymorn, 8.1, 1; 1 Olyntlrus, 8.3, 2; 2 Consultation, 8.6, 3. Also started: 3 Utuwai 9.0, 6 Railand 8.10, 5 Manu 8.2 7 Pervolo 7.9. Manu got the worst of the start, and was last all the way. Won by a length, with half a length between the second and third Time, lmin 45sec. TATTMI STEEPLECHASE, of 200sovs. About two miles and a-quarter.—l Want, 11.3, 1; 4 Pawerewere, 10.11, 2; 5 First Line, 10.13, 3. Also started: 3 Kurapai 10.12, 2 Stetson 10.8, 7 Deeside 10.1, 6 Goldstream 9.10, 9 Slumix 9.7-, 8 Tuke 97. Slumix andl Coldstream struck a hurdle heavily, unseating Tricklebank and Packer. Later Tuke unseated! Hunt. Won comfortably, a length separating second and third. Time, 4min 32 2-ssec. MEMORIAL STAKES, of 400sovb On© milo and a-qitaTter.—l Rose Pink, 8.3, 1: 6 Mascot, 9.0, 2; 4 Pacific Slope, 7.12, 3. Also started: 3 Detroit 7.12, 4 Flash Lady 6.7, 2 Spanglo 6.10. Won nicely by a length, with half a length between second and third. Time, 2min 10 2-ssec. ? STEWARDS' HACK HANDICAP, of 120sovs. Six furlongs.—l Chaeronia, 7.7, 1; 8 Printemps, 7.4, 2; 5 Matty, 8.0, 3. Also started: 7 Red Signal 8.10, 5 March On 86, 6 Fulica 7.9, 3 Beloved 7.4, 2 Arch Lassie 7.3, 9 Som© Girl 7.1. After an exciting finish Chaeronia received the judge's verdict. Time, lmin 16 3-ssec.

FLYING of 200sovs. Six furlongs.—2 Matatua, 7.7, 1; 5 Moutoa I vail ova, 6.7, 2; 3 Trentham Rose, 6.7, 3. Also started: 1 Astinome 8.8, 3 Birkenvale 8.6, 4 Gold Problem 6.7. A good, race resulted! in half a length separating the placed horses Time, lmtn 15 2 ssee.

WELTER HACK HANDICAP, of lOOsovs. Six furlorig3.—i Sacramento, 10.1., 1; 5 Dick, 8.7, 2, S Manu, 9.4, 3. Also started: 2 Master Boris 8.13, 7 Restful 8.11, 8 Russet 8.9, 8 Do Chat 8.7, 5 Moutoa Boy 8.7. Won by a length, two lengths separating the second and third. Time, lniin 13 l-ssec. KEREIHI ROERA WELTER, of 200sovs. Seven furlongs—l Old Cold, 9.1, 1; 2 Ahika, 810, 2; 6 Sir Wallace, 8.7, 3. Also started--3 Sweet Tipperarv 9.6. 5 Prince Delaware 8.13, 4 Tyne 87. Won by a length, the same distance separating the second and third. Time, lmin SOsec. OTAKI, September 22. The Otaki meeting was continued in dull weather, and rain fell during the afternoon. There was again a marked decrease in the attendance, as well as tho totalisaicr receipts, which, amounted to JE14,161. Results: TRIAD HANDICAP—3 Idleness, 7.9, 1; Moutoa Boy, 7.9, 2; 1 Sweet Memory, 8.13, 3. Also started. 2 Haeremoana 8.7, 4 Sunburst 8.4, 8 Stolen Triumph 7.9, 7 Preface 7.9. Won by two lengths, with a length between second and third. Time, lmin 3 2-ssec.

DOMINION HACK HANDICAP.—2 Royal Exchange, 83, 1; 7 Beloved, 7.1, 2; 5 Utuwai, 8.10, 8. Also started: 1 Sacramento 9.8, 4 MJa-ymorn 8.9, 7 March On 8.7, 3 Consultation 8.6, 6 Russet 7.0. Won comfortably by two lengths. Time, lmin 29 2-ssec.

STEEPLECHASE.—I First Line, 11.8, 1; 8 Pawerewere, 11.4, 2; 4 Goldstream, 9.9, 3. Also started: Want 12.5. Want fell after traversing a mile- Won easily. Time, Bmin 54 3-ssec.

PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP.—3 Old Gold, 7.11, 1; 4 Pacifio Slope, 8.3, 2; 2 Moutoa iY&nQva, 7.4 4 8. Also started: 1 Mascot 9.5, 6

Detroit 7.13, 6 Spangle 6.9. Won by a length, with Moutoa Ivanova close up. Time, lmin 46sec. ELECTRIC HACK HANDICAP.—I Arch Lassie, 7.0, 1; 2 Rod Signal, 8.11, 2; 9 Restful 74, 3. Also started: 6 Samarang 9.6, 4 Wonder 8.7, 3 Chaeronia 8.3, 8 Matty 8.2, 7 Printemps 7.11, 5 American Beauty 7.2. Won by a length. Time, lmin 2 l-ssec. RAILWAY HANDICAP.—I Astinome, 9.0, 1; 4 Trentham Rose, 7.7, 2; 2 Matatua, 8.12, 3. Also started: 3 Birkenvale 8.12. Won by three-quarfers of a length, after a good finish. Time, lmin 1 l-ssec. RAHUI WELTER.—2 Dick, 8.8, 1; Railand, 9.4, 2; 5 Pervola, 8.3, 3. Also started: 1 Manu 8.13, 4 Master Boris 8.6.. Won by two lengths, with a neck between second) and third. Time, lmin 44 3-ssec.

WAITOHU WELTER.—S Tyne, 8.0, 1; 4 Sweet Tipperary, 94, 2; 1 Thika, 8.9, 3. Also started: 6 Prince Delaware 8.8, 2 Flash Eady 8.0, 3 Sir Wallace 8.0. Won by two lengths, with a neck between second and third 1 .

BIRCHWOOD HUNT CLUB. (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) > INVERCARGILL, September 22. Good weather was experienced for the Birchwood Hunt Club's steeplechase fixture, bright sunshine prevailing throughout. Despite the curtailed railway service the attendance was good, the gate receipts and the totalisatoi figures constituting a record for hunting meetings in Southland. The track was somewhat soft after the recent rains, but it was very suitable for cross-country racing. The totalisator figures were £5202 10s. Results:

HUNTERS' HURDLES.—I Bunmuxe, 10.7 (G. Fielding), 1; 2 Prairie Fire, 11.12, 2; 3 Caseshot, 11.0, 3. Also started: 5 St. Pedro 10.8, 4 Walrus 10.8. Walrus ran off. Won by two lengths. Time, 3rn;in 2 2-ssec. WALLACE HACK HANDICAP.—2 Orderdown, 8.13 (A M'Kay), 1; 3 Glenwood, 9.0, 2; 4 Flag Lieutenant, 8.4, 3. Also started: 1 Red Eagle. Won by nearly three lengths. Time, lmin 32 3-ssec.

TUEI HACK STEEPLECHASE.—2 Glenisla, 10.0 (E. J. Ellis), 1; 3 Miss Western, 10.0, 2; 5 Captain French, 10.0, 3. Also started: 1 Marvelite 11.7, 7 Denial 10.9, 4 Golden Wave 10.9, 8 Skyrocket 10.9, 6 Gold Patch 10.0 Golden Wave. fell. The favourite ran round a. fence in the early stages. Won easing up by 50 yards. Time, smin 41sec. GARDNER MEMORIAL.—I Glenshhie, 8.0 (W. Robinson), 1; 2 Jock, 7.7, 2. The only starters. Won easily by three-quarters of a length. Time, lmin 48sec. HUNT CUP—I Marvelite, 12.0 (G. Fielding), 1; 3 Gleiiisla, 10.9, 2; 4 Prairie Fire, 12.2, 3. Also started: 6 Cassshot 117, 7 Captain French 10.9, 2 Lifebuoy 10.9, 5 Walrus 10.9. Won easily by 30 yards. Walrus ran off. Time, 6m in 12sec. OTAUTAU HACK. HANDICAP.r-2 Adelina, 7.10, 1; 5 Flag Lieutenant, 8.4, 2; 1 Glenwood, 9.0, 3. Also started: 3 Red Eagle 8.8, 4 Marenza 7.10, 6 Wild Shot 7.10. Won by a. neck Time, lmin 19 2-ssec.

DOMINION HANDICAP.—I Buller, 9.7 (F. Murray), 1; 2 Orderdown, 7.13. 2; 3 Miss Finland, 7.4, 3. Won nicely Joy three-quarters of a, length. Time, lmin 32 2-ssec. LADIES' BRACELET.—I Jock, 11.12 (Mr J. Armour), 1; 2 Drmmure, 10.12, 2; 3 Lifebuoy, 10.12, 3. Also started: 4 St. Pedro 10.12. Won comfortably by two lengths. Time, 2min 22 l-ssec RACING I I-s AUSTRALIA. ROSEHILL MEETING. SYDNEY, September 21 The following are the results of tho principal events of the Rcsehill meeting: SPBING STAKES.—Gloaming 1, Wolaroi 2, Prince Virid'is 3. Gloaming and Wolaroi mado a great race. Tho former went ahead at the half-distance, and won by a length. Cetigno ran fourth, and Spanner finished in the ruck. Time, lmin 40£sec. GUINEAS.—Elfacre 1, Golden Bubble 2, Artilleryman 3. Fifteen horses started, including Rossini. Won by a head. Time, lmin 53Jsec.

Biplane .and Bimeter ran unplaced in the Carnelia Stakes, and Finmark in tha Ecsehill Handicap.

V.R.C. SCRATCHINGS. MELBOURNE, September 22. .The following ecratchinga have been made: OaulfielcU Cup.—Gloaming, Afterglow, Karo, and Rossini. Melbourne Cup.—Karo. WEIGHTS, ACCEPTANCES, ETC. D.J.C. SPRING MEETING The following nominations have been received for the meeting on October 10 and. 11: Spring Hurdle Handicap, of 250sovs. One mile and three-quarters.— Blazeaway, Compulsion, Hylana, Jock, Kimb.olton, Lawsuit, Pcrvolo, "Wild Pilgrim. Mamigatua Handicap, of 200sovs. Seven furlongs.—Black Mountain, Barley Rigs, Culauria, Cannie Jack, Golden Crozier, Mustard Pot, Primum, Preface, Red Tape, Red Eagle, Sunart, St. Winnow, Stray Shot. Mosgiel Handicap, of 350sovs. One mile and a-quarter. —Elens, Glenshir.e, Heathercoto John Barleycorn, Kilmoon, Linden, Marianne, Marsa, Paraoa, Rose Pink, Starland, Sedd-el-Bahr, Wardancer. Electric Handicap of 300sovs. Six furlongs. —Almoner, Bon Spec, Braid, Borodino, Benefit, Buller, Elena, Elocution, Gay Lad, Hot Air, Killowcn, Kilbrogan, Kilkee, Link Up, Melee, Marjsry, Michaela, Marsa, Moorabbe, Mortham, Post Haste, Royal Slag, Radial, Rokelaine, Eedshire, Sundance, Stray Shot, Trcmcna, Wrestler. Taioma Handicar), cf 200sovs. Six furlongs. —All' British, Anton, Adjustment, Belair, Barley Rigs, Call Bird, Don Pacifieo, Etta, Fleetham, Grand Duchy, Golliwog, g by Glenapp—Red Cross, g. by Glenapp—Ecarte, Indus, Kilbarry, Link Up, Larissa, Lady Links, Marjery, Moncymnsk, Orange Bitters, Once More, Printeniaus, Revolution, Russet, Stcepholm, Sunart, Tho Boms, War March. October Welter Handicap, of 250sovs. One mile.—Borodino, Bellshire, Claverhouse, Comment, Don Pacifieo, Glenshine, Helicon, Hot Air, Jock, Killowen, Kilkee, Multiplication, Melee, Partisan, Russet, Sedd-el-Bahr, Thaddeus.

Wakari Hurdle Handicap, of 22550v3. Ono mile and a-half.—Achilledes, Bontave, Blazeaway, Compulsion, Handsome Boy, Hylans, Jock, Kimbolton, Lawsuit, Pervolo, Solicitor, Tako Down, Wild Pilgrim. Ranfurly Handicap, of 300sovs. One mile.—■ Braid, Duller, Comment, Don Pacifico, Eleus, Gay Lad, Hot Air, Heathercote, Indus, John Barleycorn, Kilkee, Kilmoon, Killowen, Lindon, Marianne, Paraoa, Rose Pink, Starland, Sedd-el-Bahr, St. Winnow, Wpardancer. Dominion Handicap, of 250sovs. Four furlongs.—Bcbehcad, Countorstroko, Glenluke, g. by Solferino—Eager Eyes, Hallucination, Jazz, Mantua, Martial Dance, Night Lily, Orange Mart, Raconteui-, Ruena, Sagacity, Sxvnny Corner, Winter Wind, Windermere. Kaikorai Handicap, of 200sovs. Seven furlongs.—Black Mountain, Bright Spot, Barley Rigs, Blue Admiral, Calauria, Cannie Jack,

Fabianus, Glenehine, Golden Crozier, g by Gleno-pp—Red Cross, Larissa, Moneymusk, Mustard Pot, Preface, Primum, Red Tape, Bed Eagle, Starlaad, St. Winnow, Stray Shot. Shorts Handicap, of 250sovs. Six furlong\s. —Almoner, Bonnetter, Bon Spec, Braid, Borodino, Benefit, Bv.ller, Elocution, Helicon, Killowan, Kilbrogan, Kilbarry, Kilkee, Melee, Marjory, Michaela, Marsa, Moorabbe, Mortbaru, Poist Haste, Pyjama, Radial, Rokelaine, Redchire, Sundance, Stray Shot, Trcmena, Wrestler.

Telegraph Welter Handicap, of 225sovs. Ono mile. —Borodino, Bellshire, Claverhouse, Comment, Glenshine, Helicon, Hot Air, John Barleycorn, Linden, Melee, Multiplication, Paraoa, Primum, Partisan, Bed Tape, Sedd-el-Bahr, Tbaddeus. Clarendon Handicap, of SOOsovs. Six furlongs.—All British, Anton, Adjustment, Adeline, Belair, Barley Bigs, Blue Admiral, Catalain, Calauria, Call Bud, Dilatory, Don Paeifico, Etta, Fleetham, Fabianus. Grand "Duchy, Golliwog, g. by Glenapp-Red Cross, g. by Glercapp-Ecarte, Hervert, Indus, Kawatiri, Kilbarry, Link Up, Lady Links, Larissa, Marjery, Moneymusk, Onco More, Pax, Printenians, Roniform, Revolution, Russet, Red Eagle, Stcepform, Starland, Solicitor, The Boss, "War March. After declaration of forfeits the following remain in:

M'Lcan Stakes, of 500sovs. Four furlongs. —W. Stone's b g Martial Dance, by Martian— Two Step; R. Rewcastle's ch f Euena, by Solferino—Reunalfs Daughter; G L. Stead's b f Glenlake, by Sunny Lake—Rosyth, Sir G. Clifford's br c Winter Wind, by Antagonist —Windwhistle; Sir G. Clifford's br c Counterstroke, by Antagonist—Countermine; H. H. Fisher's b f Bebehead, by C. G. Dalge!y's ch g Jazz, by Soiferiuo — Stardancer; L. G. D. Acland's oh f Orange Mart, by Nassau —Martine; F. D. Jones's b f Mantua, by Solferino—Rose Saltern*; G Hazlett's b g Windermere, by Sunny Lake — Angele; H. Whitney's b f Hallucination, by Nassau—Bonny Dream; H. Whitney's b g Sagacity, by Treadmill—Saga; W. Crossan's br o Kacontcur, by Kilbroney—Parable; E. Bussell's b g. by Solferino—-Eager Eyes. D-unedin Guineas, of 400sovs. One mile A. Murdoch's eh g All British, by Solferino— Mart a; G. B. Starky's ch g Mustard Pot, by General La-tour —Prudish; J. B. Beid's br g Sumart, by Sunny Lake —Lacchet; Sir G. Clifford's br c Royal Stag, by Autumnus — Kirriemuir; Sir G. Clifford's b f Miss Mimic, by Sanquhar—Counterfeit; W. Swale's b g Oalauria, by Demosthenes—S tress a ; C. G. Dalgety'a b f Warlove, by Martian—Stepdancer ; G. L. Stead's br g Starland, by Nassau—Stardancer; W. Stone's ch g Primum, by Nassau —Prim; G. A. Sara's b c, by Varco—Ninon; D. J. StcokweU's b f Link Up. by Birkenhead —Secret Link; H Whitney's b c Russet, by Autumnus—Aema; G. L. Stead's b o Orange Bitters, by Nassau— Ornrulu; A. Goodman's b c Prmtemps, by Autumnus—Rene; F. A. and V. N. Price's ch c Wild Shot, by Calibre—Wild Oats. WANGANUI ACCEPTANCES. Flying Handicap, of 250sovs. Six furlongs. --Volo 9.9, Demo-3 8.8, Maioba 8.5, All Over 8.1, Solfanello 7.12, Kipling 7.12, Inah 7 11, Ermino 7.11, Bonny Briar 7.10, Jutland 7.6, Carmel Arch 6.12, Oratress 6.10. Okahu Hurdles, of 200sovs. One mile and three-quarters. —Movement 11.7, Yankee Jack 10.12, Papanui 9.13, Play Off 9.11, Combustion 9.2, Signorella 9.0, Cyra 9.0 Hack and Hunters' Steeplechase, of 200sovs. About two miles and) a-half. —Kurapai 10.13, Mattock 10.11, Bollia 10.7, Khartoum 10.1, Onepoto 9.11, Nefische 9.7, Tigerland 9.7, Mode. 9.7..

Spring Handicap, of 300sovs. One mile and 110'yards.—Nobleman 8 10, Client . 8.10, All Over 8.4, Rose Pink 8.1, Maioha 8.1, Zola 7 7, Hurry Up 7.5, Hushman 7.1, Garniel Arcli 6.12, Bingham 6.7. Putiki Hack Handicap, cf ISOsovs. One mile and 110 yards.—Sir Fanciful 9.1, Seasprito 8.12, Engari 8.3, Papanui 8.1, Probity 7.12, White Hanger 7.10, 'Marshal Neil 79, Simon 7.6, Zela 7.3, Bayberry 7.2, War Star 7.0, Pomeroy 7.0, Cheer Up 7.0. Durio Hack Handicap, of ISOsovs. Six furlongs.—Perfect Day 9.2, Sir Fanciful 8.13, Vance 8.7, Eose Wreath 8.2, Egmont ParS 8.2, Euddy 8.1, Probity 7.10, Farce 7.7, Nemaline 7.6, Zela 7.4, Halcyon 7.2, Mannish 7.0, Bold Boy 7.0, Kerry Knob 7.0. NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP. The following remain, in after-payments' made at noon Wednesday:—New Zealand Trotting Cup (in harness), cf 250t>3ovs. Two miles.— Author Billon scratch, Matchlight 2 seconds, Albert Cling 5,' Trix Pointer 6, Don Csesar 6, Sherwood 6. John Dillon 6, Agathos 6, Willie Lincoln 7, Erin's Queen 8, Oinako 9, Moneymaker 9, Mint son 9. KUROW ACCEPTANCES. Hakataramea Handicap.—Kilbarry 8.9, Link Up 8.3, Barley Eigs 8.1, Canaie Jack 8.0, Revolution 7.11, Bouny Mac 7.7, War March 7.7, Rapid Eiver 7.5, Bvusaefc 7.3, The Bcsa 7.2 gelding by Glenapp—Red Cross 7.0. Pe'nola'7.o, Onee More 7 0, Lady Winston 7.0, Dina Bold 7.0, Darky Sam 7.0. Kurow Handicap.—Kilmcon 9.0, Bon Spec 8 3 Mortharn 8.2, Bellshire 7.13, Linden 7.9, Indus 7.9, Braid 7.8, Kilkee 7.8, Sedd-el-Bahr 7.7, Marianne 7.2, Borodino 7.0, All Ready 6.10, Mustard Pot G. 7 Waitangi Steeplechase.—San Sebastian 11.13, Graftolla 11.13, Dardanelles 11.10, Handsome Uoy 10.7, Marvelite 10.3, G-ay Light 10.2, Take Down 9.9, Rolling Tide 9.7, Traditor 9.7, John Rciily 9.7, Milton 9.7, Frog 9.7. Welter Hack Handicap.—Snnart 9.4, Glenshino 9 2.-San Sebastian 8.9, Hykno 8.9, Leaping Burii 8.2, Kimbolton 7.13, Gay Light 7.13, Jack Synwna 7.9, Grar.d Duchy 7.7, Milton 7.7, Preface 7.7, General Petain 7.7, Dina Bold 7.7.

Behield Handicap.—Kilbrogan 9.13, Radial 0.6, Mortham 9.2, Bon Spec 93, Indus 8.9, Braid! 8.7, Sundance 8.5, Kilkce 7.13, Redshire 7.12, Trentham Rose 7.9, Pyjaina, 7.9, Bellshire 7.5, Post Haste 7.5, Stray Shot G. 7, The Boss 6.7.

Trial Plato—Penola 8.10, Darky Sam 8.10, Lady Birkenhead 8.10, Lady Winston S.lO, Golliwog- 8.10, Adelina 8.10, Boiiiforrm 8.10, Semhiic 310, Call Bird 8.10, Sunlit 8.10, Glen-app—Ecart-5 gelding 8.10, Miss Camouflage 8.10, All British 8.10, Lady Phoenix 8.10, My Hope 8.10. Night Lily 7.10, Mantua. 7.10, Rueua 7.10, Hallucination 7.10, Windermere 7.10.

Waitaki Trot.—Favonhvs 2 seconds, Stanley Direct 4. Orari 5, Wood vale 5, Tidewater 6, Lowis M'Kinney G, Gentle Mac 6, Ribbon Maid 6.

Dash Trot.—Vera K. scratch, Calliope 3 seconds, Scenery 4, Etheldonna 4, Favonius 6, Stanley Direct 7, Van Director 8, Glado 8, Orari 8, Dixie Wood 8, Tidewater 9, Frankton 9, Lewis M'Kinney 9, Ribbon Maid 9. D.J.G. COMMITTEE. The monthly meeting of the committee- was held oil the 18th inst. Mr A. 0. Hanlon occupied the chair. An application was received frorni the Taderi Agricultural Society for the use of WingWrtui

grounds for its show on November 22. — Granted.

The Chairman reported the eteps taken with regard to a, train and steamer service for the spring meeting.—Approved, and tho matter was referred to the executive to attend to.

Messrs Miller, Elliott, Cook, Myers, and Christie were appointed the Judicial Committee.

The architect submitted, sketch plans for proposed alterations to tea rooms and lavatory accommodation, this matter having been delayed on account of tho difficulty in obtaining material through the curtailed train service.—Consideration adjourned for further particulars.

A petition was received from the trainers at Wingatui asking the committee to consider the question of a winter track. —It was resolved to refer fho matter to the Works Committee, to confer with the trainers and! engineer, and report Eight new members were elected.