SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 20524, 28 June 1928, Page 10

SPORTING

NOTES BY SIR MODRED. Entries for the Winter Cup, G.N. Hurdles and Steeplechase and other races close tomorrow night. Home Made is another promising jumper by the defunct English stallion Thurnham (John o’Gaunt). The New Brighton Trotting Club contemplates holding four one-day meetings during the incoming season. Dalmeny, winner of the principal event at Auckland yesterday, was bred by Messrs Stevenson and McMath (Riversdale). Doubts are now expressed as to L. Wilson’s trip to Sydney with Rassay and Gesto for spring racing being carried out. It must be anticipated that Civility will return to her best form as she has been engaged in classic company for next season. A northern writer ventures the opinion that Tuki has never been seen at his best over Trentham fences owing to the sticky going. Despot, who may represent J. McCombe at Trentham, finished second to Carinthia in the Domain Handicap (6f.) at the Dunedin J.C. Winter meeting. The striking form displayed by Gold Mint at the Dunedin J.C. Winter meeting is attributed by a keen judge to his love of a muddy track. R. C. Keeper may produce two honest half-brother jumpers at Trentham in Mainspring (Calibre, and The Babe (Cron<tadt‘, sons of Fairlie. The ex-sprinter. Peneus, has displayed slow but steady improvement as a hurdler since August last and he may be in the first flight at Trentham and Riccarton. As Maorilander Satrap, now owned in Queensland, has been engaged in the Melbourne Cup. it will be interesting to watch the running of this stayer till November. The appeal of the cross-country horseman. W. Rennie, against his twelve months disqualification at Rotorua, will come before the Auckland authorities to-day. Royal Tea, who is reported to have arrived safely in New Wales, will join the team trained by G. Price. The son of Tea Tray previously raced successfully in Sydney. The one-time Hawkes Bay sportsman, Mr E. J. Watt, sent a team of four horses to the recent meetings in Brisbane, but they •ailed dismally and did not even get into the money. The Manriland gelding Covent Garden, by Absurd —Cherry Mart, is to race at the pony fixtures in Sydney, but will have to be picked up under the new racing name of Southern Cross. Australian advice states that Winalot is most in demand for Melbourne Cup, then comes Fourth Hand (imp.’, followed by a bunch including Maple (imp- . Murillo, Rapier (N.Z.>, Star d’Or, and Satrap (N.Z.) Setaba, who is claimed to be the fastest pony pacing stallion in Great Britain, stands 14 hands, and holds a mile record of 2.185. He is also a successful sire with over fifty winning representatives. Hawke’s Bay trainer. V. Colello, has a very promising hurdler in hand in Good Sport, by Polydamon—Amusement, and the promoted flat racer ’is expected to be ready for Trentham and Riccarton. The aged gelding Patuki, by Solferino — Mazurka, who recently won over the battens at Hastings, was a good flat racer in his day, as he accounted for the Parliamentary Handicap at Trentham in 1923. Koro Peter, who won the Two-year-old Trotting Challenge Stakes yesterday, beating First Wrack, had only started once previously, winning over a mile and a-half at Cambridge, on a slow track, in 3.45 8-5. He is a son of Peter Mako (2.5) by Peter the Great.

The Koro Peter-First Wrack event at the Auckland T.C. meeting yesterday was arranged as from a barrier start, and the one mile and a quarter distance was selected as it afforded a straight run down the back of the course, thus affording the youngsters every chance to get balanced early for their exciting journey.

Is Glendowie the makings of a champion? His performances certainly point to his attaining that honour, says the Taranaki writer “Historicus.” In the past many of our best steeplechasers have come

fro mthe ranks of the hunter class, and one is safe in stating that no “chaser” of the past had bettered, while very few have equalled, in a limited time that accomplished by Glendowie. A fine, clever jumper, endowed with more pace than the average steeplechaser, favoured with great courage, Glendowie should be capable of emulating the deeds of Coalition, for, although not built on the massive (or “carty” > lines of that great chaser, Glendowie has plenty of size.

Trotting trainers and horsemen, who desire licenses for the 1928-29 season should bear in mind that applications for same and renewals of old licenses (together with old season’s licenses’, must be in the hands of Mr J. B. Norris, secretary N.Z. Trotting Association, Christchurch, not later than Saturday next (June 30). Each new applicant must furnish a certificate of ability to ride, drive, and train. Applications for any person in arrears for fees, fines, etc., will not be entertained.

The present Rules of Racing state that no jockey’s license shall be granted to anyone who has not either previously held one in New Zealand or elsewhere, or served as an apprentice for at least three years. It is proposed to make the apprenticeship term four years.

The Waikato correspondent of the N.Z. Sporting Review remarks:—“Although rumours are being freely circulated in connection with the disposal of the Labour Day permit for the new season, it can be set out as reliable that there will be no furthei* official move in the matter until the Dates Committee assemble in Wellington on July 9. Last year the Dates Committee supported the District Committee, which has again this season given its voice in favour of the racing club. The Conference itself acted similarly. Whatever aspect the subject is viewed from there appears little prospect of the dispute being kept away from the door of the House. When it gets that far the display of ‘fireworks’ will be even more active than last year.”

The New Zealand Trotting Association will again endeavour, when the conference meets next month, to make it compulsory for all owners to register colours and race in those colours. The idea is quite good in theory (says Christchurch Star), but the present system is found to be more workable and there does not seem to be any necessity for a change. Certainly the present system is much appreciated by trainers, who are usually busy men on race days, and the compulsory use of fresh colours for each owner would add to their troubles.

One of the remits to come before the annual Racing Conference in July proposes that whenever a horse is sold subject to the payment of a contingency a joint interest shall be constituted between the seller and the purchaser. In the event of the purchaser selling the horse before the contingency has been fulfilled, or has expired, or has been cancelled in writing by the parties, such contingency shall follow the horse and a further joint interest constituted between all the parties interested.

Some few months ago in Tasmania the New Zealand-bred mare Ruby Carbine fell, causing the death of her owner. A Tasmanian contemporary refers to the incident as follows: The fatality at Elphin some months ago when T. Allender, rider and owner of Ruby Carbine, was killed, is still engaging the attention of the Northern Tasmanian Trotting Association and the Danbury Park Club, as a-consequence of a claim that is being made by the Public Trustee, who is administering the estate on behalf of Mrs Allender. This month the Public Trustee has made a definite claim. He states that he considers the association contracted to insure all riders and drivers against accident irrespective of whether they were riding or driving their own horses, and that the association is liable even though it was unprotected under ihe policy it took out. He also contends that the Danbury Park Club is liable for negligence or default, apart from the insurance. The Public Trustee has offered to accept £4OO in satisfaction of the claims against the association and the club. The matter will probably be dealt with by the association at its next meeting.

Like many other good winners of valuable long distance races during the last fifteen or sixteen years, Dalmeny (full brother to Dalnahine), winner of the Prince of Wales Handicap (harness) £lOOO (2m.) at the Auckland T.C.’s meeting yesterday was bred in Southland at the property known as Willowbank Stud, Riversdale, where Messrs Stevenson and light harness novices are born and reared. Dalmeny was sired by Brent Locanda (imp.) from Pleasant Drive, by King Cole- Queen's Drive, by General Pet—Harold’s Resf, by King Harold Polly, by Robin Hood—Quicksilver mare, hence he can be said to be bred in the purple. He comes of a great and prolific family on his dam's side of the house, as his granddam, Queen’s Drive, was a halfsister to Queen V., Nellie V., Ephah, Chatton, Harold Patchen, Harold Rothschild, Queen's Pet (sister), Queen’s Lane, etc. Speed and stoutness are represented in Dalmeny*s make-up, while he has performed very consistently during his racing career, and it was really up to a somewhat unlucky performer in the way of second placings, to score in a first-class race yesterday. Dalnahine and Dalmeny were purchased as almost unknown performers from their breeders by Mr H. Jarden, of Christchurch, who in turn passed the pair on to other sportsmen after they had proved their racing worth, Dalmeny going to Mr G. J. Barton, of Dunedin. A very good proposal will be introduced at the Trotting Conference by the president, on behalf of the executive, to try and improve the quality of riders and drivers by placing restrictions on applicants. The indiscriminate licensing of riders and drivers has caused a lot of trouble in the past and there is much to commend the proposal that all applicants after July 31, 1929, shall have at least spent two years in a licensed trainer s stable and also satisfied the Licensing Committee by certificates from w’ellknown trainers or bv other means. This is to apply to professional licenses only. This, however, will not thoroughly deal with the difficulty, as an amateur holder of a license may be a most incompetent reinsman or rider. LIMERICK IN WINTER QUARTERS. F. D. JONES’S STRING OF TEN. MAORILANDERS AND ’AUSSIES. LIMERICK’S YOUNGER BROTHER. A THOROUGHBRED ORPHAN. (Written specially for Southland Times.) The stable that shelters the champion, Limerick, is no doubt of interest to all sportsmen throughout New Zealand and Australia and when an invitation to look over the establishment was given to a wellknown southern sportsman, who is a friend of the successful mentor, F. D. Jones, the opportunity was gladly availed of last week. Of course, the main attraction was the wonderful performer, Limerick. When the Limond—Medley gelding was stripped for inspection it was indeed hard to realize that the somewhat one-time lanky two-year-old could have grown into such a magnificent type of thoroughbred. He is every inch a racehorse and when in his presence one feels somehow or other that he is looking upon a champion. The very way that he carries himself gives one the impression that he knows that he is superior to the ordinary racehorse. At the present time Limerick is carrying plenty of condition and is full of life, anxious no doubt to stretch his legs over the sward at Randwick once more. Indeed he is in much better condition at this time of the year than in any previous season to commence his preparation for a spring campaign. The story of Limerick’s birth is somewhat interesting. While on a visit to the North Island a few years ago F. D. Jones was invited to visit Mr Currie’s stud with a view to looking over the successful sire, Absurd, whose descendants were so much in demand. No doubt a suitable mate for Medley was being sought after. When Absurd had been inspected the new arrival, Limond, was led out, and so taken was F. D. Jones with this sire, that on his own account he booked two mares to him right away. When he learned the fee that was to be charged for the new sire he was somewhat disturbed in mind, but his patron, Mr H. A. Knight, confirmed the visit of Medley to the Wanganui Stud, with, we all know, what happy results. In the next box to Limerick is to be found his half-brother, Roscrea. This son of Rossendale—Medley has as yet no successful performances to set against his name; but this fact is the outcome of a doubtful pair of legs. However, he is a nicely proportioned colt and at the present time shows evidence of having done plenty of work. Indeed he is carrying so much muscle as to lead one to think that his men tor is fairly certain that his legs will stand the strain of a successful Australian campaign. If so, then this th roe-year-old will not disgrace the illustrious family to which he belongs.

On the other side of the champion is stabled the Paladin gelding, Arikiwai, and it merely requires a glance to decide that the son of Waterspray is above the ordinary. Most of Paladin’s stock show signs of requiring time to mature, and sb it will occasion great surprise if Arikiwai does not perform well in some of the handicaps at the A.J.C. Spring meeting. At any rate he lacks nothing on the score of condition at the present time, and in common with all F. D. Jones's team, has wintered well. The fourth member of the team for Sydney was stripped next and here the successful Sockburn trainer’s eye fojr a good batten performer is evidenced. This bay gelding is a four-year-old son of Madrid by the successful sire of jumpers, Thurnham, alas now defunct. If this big horse fails to perform well on the flat he will assuredly on looks - make amends over the little sticks. When stripped for the fray he will be known as Paquito. Following on the elder horses named and Roscrea came two well-known performers in First Sight, by Gay Lad—Snapshot, by Calibre—First Glance (imp.), a very promising gelding who has just been taken in hand again after a spell, and the aged mare Zaragoza, by Nassau—Madrid, a feminine racer, who may get on the winning list during the next few weeks, but who does not aspire to high-class company. To many people the young horses in a racing stable form the principal attraction by reason of the fascination that attaches to their future careers, and in this connec tion the famous Riccarton establishment can produce a number of rising two and three-year-olds, all practically untried, with Australian-bred thoroughbreds predominating. The elder ’Aussies comprise two geldings and a colt, the first of the number being a gelding who will race as Gay Crest, and who may go across to Sydney to assist in the preparation of Limerick on the lead on the roads and as a pick-up in track tasks. Gay Crest is a son of imported Shiilinglee (Llangibby—William’s Pride, by William the Third) from Hoopol,

by Achilles—Bulbul, by Sir Lancelot — Orientale. It is easy to imagine that Jones selected this fellow by reason of his William the Third blood on his sire’s side, allied to the families of his all-New Zealand dam. Next in order came a bay gelding called Tariff, by imported Polymestor (Polymelus —Lady Flo, by Florizel II.) from Protection (half-sister to Fleetfoot, Stronghold and Broadsword), by Gravitation —Safeguard, by Maxim (Musket) —Teredo, by Apremont —N aut ilus —Traducer —Water wit ch. When raced in England, Polymestor was a very smart galloper, and as Tariff descends on his dam’s side from several of the most enduring families in Maoriland, F.D.J. would be on very familiar ground from a breeding point of view when he secured him. A brown colt by imported Redfern (St. Denis —daughter of Ladas —Redwing) from Ulva’s Daughter, by Ulva’s Isle —Estafette, is a useful sort who will not be seen at his best for some time.

The rising two-year-olds were represented by two very nice fillies and Loot at once caught the visitor’s fancy. She is a New Zealander and was got by imported Night Raid from Currency, by Paper Money —Kilroy, by Kilbroney—Orange Pippin (imp.), by William the Third. The other filly is an Australian-bred youngster, and she, too, is good to look upon. She will race as Beclaire. She is a descendant of imported Treclare (Tredennis —Clare, by Desmond) from Bhanavar (John o’ Gaunt, by Isinglass —La Fleche) from Royal Ward. When raced in England, Bhanavar proved herself to be a winner, and her sire, John o’ Gaunt, was also the sire of Swynford. This filly’s sire, Treclare, won in England in first"class company, while he was got by Tredennis, by Kendal —St. Marguerite, by Hermit, a horse whose records show progeny having won 357 races.

Last, but not least, came a baby aristocrat who will attract attention in many lands when his time comes to race. This is a full-brother to Limerick, a gay little fellow, who has progressed and prospered despite the troubles that would have stunted some youngsters altogether. His dam, Medley, died soon after his birth and the brother to a great one was placed with Comely to nurse and rear, this mare having lost her own foal. One of the sourest of the sour, Comely treated her foster son badly and he had to be partly raised by hand. However, the son of Limond is a miniature representation of Limerick and it is sincerely to be hoped that he will develop and grow to prove a worthy son of his family in spite of his early hardships. AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB. CONCLUSION OF WINTER RACES. A SOUTHLAND PACER SUCCESSFUL. LARGE TOTALISATOR DEFICIT. (Per United Press Association.) Auckland, June 27. The Auckland Trotting Club’s Winter meeting concluded to-day when steady rain fell, making the track heavy. The attendance was much reduced. The totalisator investments amounted to £24,862, as compared with £44,321 10/last year, making a total for the meeting of £65,956 10/-, as compared with £89,890 10/- the previous season, a decrease of £23,934. Results:— MANUKAU HANDICAP (harness) £3OO. Limit 3.281. One and a-half miles. 5 J. McCabe and J. Lloyd’s br g Uramic, by Van Coronado—Mollie Chimes, aged, limit (W. Willetts) 1 2 T. J. Grimmond’s Master Huia, limit (Broughton) 2 1 R. Ward’s Harvest Child, 12 yds. (M. Holmes) 3 Also started: 3 Admiral Lock, 9 Beatty It., 11 Concertina ’ It., 10 Gold Sound It., 12 Hohoro It., 6 Mars It., 7 Master Councillor It., 15 Peter Grattan It., 13 Red Star It., 14 Cute Lad 12 yds., 8 Scandal 12 yds., 4 Uncle Bert 36 yds.

Won by one and a-half lengths, half a length between second and third, Mars was fourth. Time, 3 min. 40 secs.

ROYAL HANDICAP (harness) £3OO. Trotters only. Limit 4.54. Two miles. 6 S. G. Larcom’s br g Kolmar, by Nelson Bingen—Rothschild mare, aged, 24 yds. (W. Willetts) . . 1 13 G. T. Mitchell, Jun.’s Sebisca, 72 yds. (G. T. Mitchell) ... 2 5 F. J. Docherty’s Etta Cole, limit, (W. J. Tomkinson) 3

Also started —9 Colonel Thorpe It., 11 Roez It. and Gold Sovereign 72 yds. (bracketed), 2 Call Boy 12 yds., 7 Repute 12 yds., 8 Golden Gate 24 yds., 4 Bingen Starr 36 yds., 12 Roma Bingen 48 yds., 10 Anseline 84 yds., 3 Maxegin 84 yds., 14 King Capitalist 96 yds., 1 Raima 120 yds. Won by two and a-half lengths, three lengths between second and third, Colonel Thorpe was fourth. Time, 5 min. 11 2-5 secs.

PRINCE OF WALES HANDICAP (harness), £l,OOO. Second £2OO, third £lOO, fourth £5O. Limit 4.31. Two miles. 3 G. J. Barton’s blk g Dalmeny, by Brent Locanda—Pleasant Drive, aged, limit (W. J. Tomkinson) 1 2 R. C. Fisken’s Peterwah, 36 yds. (Fisken) 2 4 C. E. Lindsay’s Talaro, 60 yds. (M. B. Holmes) 3 9 J. A. Mitchell’s Loch Moigh, limit, (W. Hughes) 4 (Winner trained by W. J. Tomkinson, Christchurch). Also started—6 Lady Dunmore It., 11 Native Prince It., 10 Talent 12 yds., 1 Gold Jacket 24 yds., 5 Peter Swift 24 yds., 4 Logan Chief 48 yds., 8 Quality 36 yds., 12 Sea Pearl 48 yds., 7 Imprint 78 yds. Dalmeny made the pace throughout from Logan Chief who dropped back in the later stages. Peterwah challenged the leader near the straight but then broke twice. Won by two and a-half lengths, six lengths between second and third, with the fourth horse two lengths away. Time, 5 min. 5 4-5 secs. ADAMS CUP MEMORIAL HANDICAP (harness) £5OO and Gold Cup valued at £lOO. Two miles. 6 C. Johnstone’s gr g Taipare, by Our Thorpe—Uniform, aged, limit (R. A. McMillan) . . . . 1 1 R. A. Armstrong and A. L. Johnson’s Pageant, 12 yds 2 9 Mrs E. A. Nicholl’s Nelson Tasker, limit 3

Also started—B Gold Dial It., 10 Hughie Wallace It., Lord Nepean It., 2 Luvan It., 1 Lingfield It., 5 Uncle Bert It., and Western King 48 yds. (bracketed), 4 Bing Boy 12 yds., 12 Harry Audubon 36 yds., 3 Jackie Audubon 48 yds., 7 Harold Thorpe 60 yds. Won by three lengths, four lengths between second and third, Uncle Bert was fourth. Time, 5 min. 15 secs. TWO-YEAR-OLD TROTTING CHALLENGE STAKES (harness) £175. Standing start. One and a-quarter miles. 1 Mrs J. E. Sweet apple’s Koro Peter, by Peter Moko (J. Shaw) . . . 1 2 H. J. Nicoll’s First Wrack, by Wrack (D. Warren) 2

Breaking at the start, First Wrack lost considerable ground but overtook Koro Peter with a splendid run. The latter outstayed the southern filly and won by two and a-half lengths. Times: 3 min 34 2-5 secs.; 3 min. 35 3-5 secs. MEMBERS’ TROT HANDICAP (harness). £5OO. Trotters only. Limit 4.40. Two miles. 2 C. and W. Johnstone’s b m Rose Bingen, by Nelson Bingen—Rose Elect, aged, 48 yds. (A. W. Broughton) 1 3 A. E. Bussell’s b g Tammerlane, by Petereta—Miss Hugo, aged, 24 yds bhd. (H. Frost) .... 2 1 G. J. Barton and M. O’Brien’s br g Young Blake, by Wildwood Jun.—Daphne Dillon, aged, 120 yds bhd. (W. J. Tomkinson) . 3 Also started—7 Great Change It., 8 The Tartan It., 9 Tiger Salve It., 10 Tradesman 12 yds. bhd., 5 Real the Great 12 yds., x 6 Petroleuse 24 yds., 4 Sister Beatrice.

Won by two lengths, third six lengths away. Time 5 min. 25 3-5 secs. LIVERPOOL HANDICAP (harness). £3OO. Limit 2.515. One and a-quarter miles. 1 J. R. Corrigan’s ch g Dillon Huon, by Harold Dillon—Elsie Huon, 6 years, limit (A. J. Corrigan) 1 3 C. Johnstone’s ch g Daytime, by Nelson Bingen—Olivewood, 6 yrs., limit (McMillan) ...... 2 2 R. A. Armstrong and A. L. Johnson’s br g Pageant, by Logan Pointer —Agnes W., 4 yrs., 24 yds. bhd 3

Also started—4 Lady Joan It., 10 Cora Tacks It., 12 Haerangi Pai It., 6 Harvest Child It., 17 Hohoro It., 8 Mars It., 14 Ursuline It., 1 Free Advice 12 yds. and Parkwood 24 yds. (bracketed), 16 Gold Dial 12 yds., 13 Hughie Wallace 12 yds., 11 Van Rich 12 yds., 9 Bing Boy 24 yds., 7 Great Actress 24 yds., 15 Lord Nepean 24 yds., 5 Loch Moigh 36 yds. Won by five lengths, third three lengths away. Harvest Child was fourth. Time 3 min. 18 2-5 secs.

AU REVOIR HANDICAP (harness). £5OO. Limit 2.46}. One and a-quarter miles. 2 A. Hendrikson’s b g Cardinal Logan, by Logan Pointer —Lady Superior, aged, 24 yds. bhd. (A. Hendrikson) 1 8 W. F. Magson’s blk g Talent, by Calm—Betty Martin, aged, limit (H. Frost) 2 7 T. B. Louisson’s br g Imprint, by Denver Huon —Prince Imperial mare, 6 yrs., 24 yds. bhd. (F. Beckett) 3

Also started—4 Jewel Pointer 60 yds. bhd., 6 All Bell 12 yds., 3 Dalmeny 12 yds., 1 Tom Thumb 24 yds., Talaro 24 yds. and Logan Chief 48 yds. (bracketed), 5 Peter Bingen 36 yds. Won by a nose, third five lengths away. Tom Thumb was fourth. Time, 3 min. 14 3-5 secs. COMMENT ON THE RACING. (Special to the Times.) Auckland, June 27. The Auckland Trotting Club’s Winter meeting concluded to-day under most unpleasant conditions. Although Uramic did not get off the mark smartly, he was up handy setting out on the final circuit, and took charge crossing the top, going on to win comfortably by a length and a-half from Master Huia, who made the pace with Mars. The latter tired badly and finished fourth. The favourite, Harvest Child, finished strongly half a length behind Master Huia. Raima, a firm favourite in the Royal Handicap, failed to make up any of his handicap over the first mile, and although sixth at the end was well beaten. Kolmar and Call Boy were always prominent till entering the final round when Kolmar went awav finally beating the little fancied Sebisca by nearly three lengths. Etta Cole, Colonel Thorpe and Repute, who broke several times, were at three length intervals. The Prince of Wales Handicap was remarkable for the number of mistakes made by prominent performers. Gold Jacket got up three times in the first circuit, and with Native Prince was pulled up. Dalmeny was in charge after going half a mile and never afterwards bothered although he might have been beaten if Peterwah had not got up twice in the final three furlongs. With half the journey covered Dalmeny held command from Logan Chief, Peterwah, Talent, Loch Moigh, Talaro, Lady Dunmore and Imprint and along the back the last time Dalmeny was three lengths ahead of Logan Chief and Peterwah with Talent and Talaro heading the others some distance back. There was little between the first three as they started to come across the top, where Peterwah got up and again on the turn when with the leaders again and then Logan Chief ruined his chance of being second by breaking badly. Dalmeny went on to win with little difficulty by two and a-half lengths from Peterwah, with Talaro half a dozen lengths- away. Loch Moigh was a good fourth and then came Talent, Lady Dunmore, Imprint, Peter Swift and Logan Chief.

The Adams Memorial Cup was a fine race until half a mile from home, where the field was well bunched. There Taipare drew out and gave nothing else a chance, winning easily by three lengths from the consistent Pageant who got up crossing the top, quickly settling down. Nelson Tasker, always prominent, was four lengths back third with Uncle Bert at the head of the others. Harold Thorpe had every chance but weakened in the final lap.

Only £79 10/- was invested on the match between Koro Peter and First Wrack, and they were evenly backed. They got off together but inside fifty yards the southerner broke and took a long time to settle down. At the end of three furlongs the local youngster was twelve lengths ahead then he broke, enabling First Wrack to reach him. Along the back the southerner had a small advantage, but turning for home they were on terms, the local representative coming on to win an interesting contest by nearly three lengths. With a lap to go in the Members’ Trot, Tamerlane and Rose Bingen who made up her handicap smartly, left the field and had an interesting tussle, the former weakening in the last forty yards and Rose Bingen winning by two lengths. Young Blake who had a hard task was six lengths back third, then Real the Great who turned round at the start.

Dillon Huon who was coupled with Free Advice and Parkwood took charge half a mile from home in the Liverpool Handicap and he won easily by five lengths from Daytime with the consistant Pageant three lengths back and Harnest Child and Hughie Wallace close up. A wretched day closed with the Au Revoir Handicap. Talent led practically all the way and it was only in the last stride that Cardinal Logan got up to win by a head. Imprint was a good third with Tom Thumb who weakened in the straight, close up. GOLF INVERCARGILL LADIES’ CLUB. The following is the draw for the eclectic match to be played at 1 p.m.:— Ist tee: —Miss Pilcher plays Mrs Barclay; Mrs Carr plays Mrs Israel; Mrs HallJones plays Mrs C. F. A. Jones; Mrs Pottinger plays Miss Oughton; Mrs Tansley plays Miss McQueen; Mrs Gilmour plays Miss Stout; Mrs Handyside plays Miss Perrin. 14th tee: —Mrs Spencer plays Miss Gilkison; Mrs Tomlinson plays Mrs D. Pottinger; Mrs T. F. Macdonald plays Mrs Chilwell; Mrs Cruickshank plays Mrs Dixon; Mrs Palmer plays Miss Vowles; Mrs Garrett plays Miss Hamilton. 11th tee:—Mrs J. D. Mitchell plays Mrs A. S. Gilkison; Miss Anderson plays Miss M. Pilcher; Mrs Cuthbertson plays Mrs Hewat; Mrs Ford plays Miss Bews; Miss Todd plays Miss K. Wilson; Miss Hogg plays Miss Lawrence. RUGBY THE SOUTHERN SUB-UNION. The monthly meeting of the Southern Sub-Union was held at Fortrose on Monday June 25. The following were present:—Dr. E. K. Edie (in the chair), G. McCurdy, G. Henderson, H. L. Brown, H. Anderson, W. A. Diack. J. Lewis, J. Chisholm, H. Golden and K. McKenzie.

A letter was received from the Southland Rugby Union with regards to the Town v. Country match on July 7.—After a lengthy discussion the following resolution was passed: That the Southland Rugby Union’s attention be drawn to the fact that this match gives only 15 men a chance for representative honours and that this subunion suggests that two country teams be given a game instead, or failing that, that the country team be selected from Northern Western, Wakatipu and Southern SubUnions as the sole selector will have seen Central and Eastern in action.

The secretary -was instructed to write to the Southland Rugby Union asking it to approach the Railway Department with re-

gard to delaying the trains on the Seaward Bush line for the representative matches, especially those played on Saturdays. A transfer was granted to A. Dodds from the Edendale Club to the Gorge Road Club and W. O’Fee from the Palmerston Club to Gorge Road Club. It was resolved to play four rounds in the shield competition. FIXTURES. The following fixtures are set down for Saturday:—Gorge Road v. Waimahaka at Waimahaka; Fortrose v. Tokanui at Tokanui; Fortrose v. Waimahaka at Fortrose ; Gorge Road v. Tokanui at Gorge Road; Fortrose v. Gorge Road at Gorge Road; Tokanui v. Waimahaka at Waimahaka. The results of last Saturday’s games are as follows: Tokanui 9 v. Waimahaka 3; referee, Dr. Edie. Gorge Road 11 v. Fortrose 3; referee, J. Chisholm. Shield points have been gained as follows: Gorge Road 10 points, Tokanui 9, Fortrose 3, Waimahaka 2. RESULTS OF COMPETITION. The following tables show the positions of teams competing in the primary schools’ competitions:—

SENIOR GRADE. DRAW FOR SECOND ROUND. Friday, June 29, at 3.30 p.m.:— High A v. Middle, High School. High B v. South, Eastern Reserve. Marist v. St. George, Tweed street. Tuesday, July 3, at 3.30 p.m.:— South v. Middle, Eastern Reserve. Marist v. High A, High School. High B v. St. George, Tweed street. Friday, July 6, at 3.30 p.m.:— St. George v. Middle, Tweed street. South v. High A, Eastern Reserve. Marist v. High B, High School. Tuesday, July 10, at 3.30 p.m.:— High B v. Middle, Eastern Reserve. St. George v. High A, Tweed street. South v. Marist, Biggar street. Friday, July 13, at 3.30 p.m.:— Marist v. Middle, Eastern Reserve. High B v. High A, High School. South v. St. George, Tweed street. BUSH DEFEATS DANNEVIRKE. Pahiatua, June 27. In the return Rugby game, Bush beat Dannevirke by three to nil. The ground was heavy. The Bush forwards carried the day. COLLEGIATE MATCH. WANGANUI DEFEATS TE AUTE. Wanganui, June 27. In the annual Rugby match to-day, Wanganui Collegiate School defeated Te Aute College by 14 points to 6. SOCCER. FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION’S TROPHY. Auckland, June 27. The New Zealand Soccer Council is to be informed that Auckland is agreeable to an alteration of the rules governing the English Football Association trophy and providing for the conduct of the competition on a challenge system. Although no decision has yet been received from England regarding the rightful holders of the trophy, Otago has already challenged Auckland, and it was reported at last night’s meeting of the Auckland Football Association that Wellington is likely to challenge.

CRICKET. PLUNKET SHIELD RULES. Christchurch, June 27. At a meeting of delegatee to the New Zealand Cricket Council formal effect was given to the decision of the Cricket Conference in altering certain rules affecting Plunket Shield matches permitting the inclusion of professionals and the appointment of New Zealand selectors. ENGLISH COUNTY MATCHES. NOTTS COMPILES HUGE SCORE. London, June 26. Rain generally interfered with the cricket in a number of places. Yorkshire in the first innings made 242 (Mitchell 123). Wright 4 for 59 and in the second innings 283 for 9 declared (Holmes 59, Wood 50). Woolley 4 for 46. Kent, in the first innings made 272 (Ashdown 64, Woolley 85, Hardinge 62). Macaulay 5 for 107 and in the second innings 65 for 3. Kent won on the first innings. Surrey in the first innings made 313. Hill 5 for 85, and in the second innings 188 for 4, declared (Sandham 51, Daily 57). Somerset in the first innings made 232 (Rippon 51, Ingle 55). Fenley 5 for 94 and in the second innings 74 for 1. Surrey won on the first innings. Middlesex in the first innings scored 201, and in the second 163. Newman 5 for 58. Hampshire, made a first innings total of 369 (Hosie 132). Hants won by an innings and five runs.

Cambridge University scored in the first innings 332 (Duleepsinhje 54, Killick 161), and in the second innings 311 for 8, declared (Seabrook 71, Morgan, not out, 58). Sussex in the first innings scored 256 (Wensley 85), and in the second innings 316. Robins 4 for 60. Cambridge won by seventy-one runs.

Essex in the first innings made 316 (O’Connor 157, Perrin 51) and in the second innings, 177 for one (Pope not out 75, O’Connor not out 65). Oxford University in the second innings scored 337 (Crawley 167, Hillwood 62). O’Connor 5 for 67. The game was drawn. Lancashire in the first innings made 268 (Halliday not out 64). Sinfield 4 for 67. Gloucestershire in the first innings made 114 for 9. McDonald 6 for 40. The match was drawn. Notts scored 653 for 3 and declared (Gunn 148, Whysall 132, Walker not out 146, Carr 58, Barratt not out 139). Warwickshire in the first innings made 371 for 9 (Smith 108, Wyatt, in, 134). A drawn game. For Leicestershire against Glamorgan Barry made 67 and Bradshaw 73, while for Glamorgan Bell scored 138. Leicester won. For Derbyshire against Worcestershire Worthington made 75 and Slater 74. Slater took 7 for 40. Derby won.—United Service. ENGLAND DEFEATS WEST INDIES. London, June 26. England won the test match by an innings and 58 runs. The scores were:— England first innings 401. West Indies first innings 177; second innings 166. Small 52 and Browne 44 were the top scorers. Freeman captured four wickets for 37 runs.—Australian Press Association. BOWLS. SALARIED TESTING OFFICIAL OPPOSED BY AUCKLAND. Auckland, June 27. At the annual meeting of the Auckland Centre of the Dominion Bowling Association it was resolved to request the delegates to the Dominion Council to strenuously oppose the notice of motion proposing the appointment of a salaried bowl testing official. NEW ZEALAND TEAM. London, June 26. The New Zealand bowlers in their last match in Ireland were defeated by the Lame Clubs by 129 to 104. The New Zealand skips’ scores were:—Hill 20, Carson 19, Parker 8, Grant 18, Hutchinson 17 and Moffatt 22. The Lame skips’ scores were respectively 22, 14, 27, 19, 26 and 21. —Australian Press Association. COURSING. BETTING EMBARGO. Sydney, June 27. The Greyhound Coursing Association intends to carry on, despite the betting embargo, but the bookmakers will be prohibited. —Australian Press Association. RUGBY LEAGUE. WIN FOR ENGLISH TEAM. Rockhampton, June 27. England defeated Central Queensland by 27 to 11 in an erratic wind. England played only six test men.—Australian Press Association.

SENIORS. South .. .. Pl. .. 5 Won Lost. Dr. Pts. 10 5 0 0 Marist .. . . .. 4 4 0 0 8 Middle .. .. , .. 6 3 2 1 7 St. George ., . .. 5 3 2 0 6 Waihopai .. .. 4 1 2 1 3 Waikiwi .. . . .. 6 1 5 0 2 North .. .. ..6 0 JUNIORS. 6 0 0 Pl. Won Lost Dr. Pts. South .. .. .. 6 6 0 0 12 Marist .. .. .. 6 1 2 3 5 North .. .. .. 6 1 9 3 4 Middle .. .. ..6 1 MIDGETS. 4 1 3 Pl. Won Lost Dr. Pts. Middle A .. .. 5 5 0 0 10 South A .. .. . 4 4 0 0 8 Waihopai .. .. . 4 2 0 0 4 St. George .. . .. 5 1 4 0 2 Middle B .. .. 4 1 3 0 2 South B .. • 4 1 3 0 2 North .. .. .. 4 1 3 0 2