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Southland Times, Issue 21657, 19 March 1932, Page 8

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NOTES BY SIR MODRED. Otautau Racing Club’s Annual fixture will be held to day, with the first race at 1 p.iu. Wellington Racing Club’s Autumn meeting will bo concluded at Trentham track this afternoon. A number of Maorilanders will race at the Bridge Opening meeting at Randwick course to-day. Phar Lap is to make his first appearance in public on American soil in Mexico tomorrow. It is officially announced that Red Sea is held under lease by the local trainer, F. W. Ellis. North Island Challenge Stakes, for all ages, w.f.a., with penalties (7f.) will bo decided to day. The totalisator returns at Waimate R.C. meeting on Thursday displayed a decrease of over £3OOB. Thompson Handicap winner, Gay Crest, easily ranks as the best handicap performer in Maoriland. The Southland cross-country season opens with the Otautau Steeplechase Handicap (24m.) to-day. Reremoana won his second Thompson Handicap (Im.) in 1927 under the welter weight of 9.8, in 1.37 J. Gay Crest’s Thompson Handicap success under 9.8 in 1.371 was notable under misty rain conditions. Pavilion (7.10) holds the Australasian one mile record of 1.36, accomplished at Randwick (Syd.) in 1930. The totalisator returns on the opening day of the Wellington R.C. meeting were down by nearly £14,000. The Crown Stakes, for non-totalisator meeting winners (Gf.) should be interesting at Otautau races to-day. With the weather apparently settled, Enwood and Thornton will probably compete at Otautau meeting to-day. Ex-Southlander, F. T. Hogan, has two novices engaged at the Otautau and Riverton R.C.’s current meetings. Off the scene for 'some time, Ringing Cheer may race well at Westport to-day and again on Monday next. Ridden by an unknown 6.7 apprentice (F. F.glil, allowed 71b, Chide (9.1) easily won Rosehill Handicap (Im. 3f.). The connections of Chide secured a nice price and big money when the Maorilander won stoutly at Rosehill track. Three coupled brethren ’chasers and two brother jockeys will be unique in the Otautau Steeplechase contest to-day. Second on Thursday piloting Cricket Bat, A. E. Ellis won this event last season on the Taranaki Silvermine. The promise of fine weather at Otautau to-day means better fields than would otherwise have been the case. Backed and beaten at Trentham on Thursdav. Merry Peel (Hunting SongMerry Roe) 4yrs, is trained by E. J. Ellis. Riccarton-trained hack, The Quorn, who ran fourth at Trentham on Thursday, may do better to-day under 9.0. Several promising light harness novices will be strapped in the Otautau Racing Club’s events this afternoon. Hopes are entertained that Johnnie Jason will yet prove to be Australia’s best staying juvenile of the current season. Telling us that Phar Lap ran a mile in 1.45 is not illuminating in the absence of details as to the track used. The form displayed by Normandy and Red Sun at Trentham concerns local backers awaiting Riverton meeting. The Southern Champion Hack Handicap, £3OO (Im.) will be one of the most attractive events at Riverton on Easter Monday. His party have made a good selection in securing T. Webster for Admiral Drake in the Sydney Cup on March 28. Provided his connections are satisfied as to his condition, Phar Lap should run a merry ten furlongs to-morrow afternoon. Galloping fixtures will be in progress under Otautau, Wellington, Ohinemuri, and Westport control this (Saturday). afternoon. F. J. McKay and W. Dawson have been busy this week cantering yearlings by Chief Ruler, Night Raid and Grand Knight. Trotting mentor C. S. Donald won the, Waitaki Hack Handicap at Waimate meeting with Crash, by Kilbroney from Anthem. Local apprentice jockey, W. Austin, has a full book at the Otautau Racing Club’s Annual fixture this afternoon. Tlie minimum weight in Phar Lap’s (9.3) mission to-morrow, Agua Caliente Handicap (one mile and a-quarter) is set at 6st Gib. Our Winton correspondent points out that smart pacer, Blue Mountain, was gaited in W. Cosgrove’s stable thereabouts. It is reported that veteran North Island cross-country horseman, A. McDonald, proposes to ride over fences -again during the winter. During the past week, Red Sea has been kept up to the collar for her engagements at the Canterbury Jockey Club’s Easter meeting. The Liverpool Grand National Steeplechase, decided at Aintree (Eng.) yesterday would include thirty leaps over about four miles and 850 yards. The only colonial-bred horse ever successful in the Liverpool G.N. Steeplechase was the Hawkes Bay-foaled gelding Moifaa, owned by Mr S. 11. Gollan. The local geldings, The Smuggler, Rioter and Signaller, are descended from the stud where Moifaa was educated to gain fame in distant England. Moifaa, winner of the world's greatest steeplechase for Maoriland, was bred by Mr M. J. Baird, of Taranaki, as by Natator from Denbigh, by The Painter. Denbigh, who foaled Maoriland’s crack ’chaser, Moifaa, was secured by the latter’s breeder for ten old cows, worth at that time round about £2O. Mr S. H. Gollan (Hawkes Bay) won the New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase with Norton and the Liverpool Grand National with Moifaa, a unique double. Giving American horsemen all they know in Australasian experts will be satisfied that colonial W. Elliott will be in Phar Lap’s saddle in Mexico to-morrow. Forty-seven horses survived the first acceptance for the Liverpool Grand National, and twenty of that number raced in last year’s field of forty-two starters. <

When the last mail to hand left England Gregalack and Grakle were the ruling favourites, as successive previous winners, for the Liverpool G.N. Steeplechase. During the current week King Balboa has been standing up to his trainer's demands, but the son of Balboa is, somewhat on the lusty side, although well. P. T. Hogan’s visiting maiden pupil, Night Moth, was bred by her owner Mr R. Acton-Adams, as by Night Raid from Luthy, by Lucullus from Lisp, by Demosthenes. The running of Channelise at the Westport fixture will provide interest, as she figures in the C.J.C. Great Easter Handicap with 7.12, which she won last season carrying 7.1. The enterprise of the Riverton R.C., in keeping the Southern Champion Hack Handicap up to £3OO in value, is more than likely to be rewarded by a strong field on Easter Monday. With three days’ stern cross,-country competition ahead at Riverton, the Otautau Steeplechase will create additional interest, in a well-known hunting district this after noon. Despite her very awkward action, the sturdy Night Raid 'mare, Night Rose, who can get the distance, should run a good race in the Otautau Cup Handicap today. ' N.Z: St. Leger winner, Peter Jackson, by Nigger Minstrel (brother to Desert Gold) from Left, by Martian (imp.)—Lovelorn (imp.) by Melton—Hebrew Maid, represents very stout families Recognized as Australia’s great-finishing jockey, J. Pike is stated to have been outridden by ex-Maorilander, M. McCarten, when the latter, on Kuvera, beat Vauntry in the V.R.C. Sires’ Produce Stakes. Wanganui youngster, Midinette, who won the Pacific Handicap at Trentham on Thursday very brilliantly, is a daughter of Limond —Motley, by Absurd (imp.), one of the greatest sires of speed of late years in Maoriland. The youthful colt, Gaine Carrington, who ran second to Midinette, at Wellington, is a half-brother to Peter Jackson, and is returned as a very promising son of Hunting Cry (imp.) from Left, by Martian. The chestnut, youngster by Songbird— Camieau, by Downshire —Camille, in T. E. Pankhurst’s stable, is a very promising Ideal galloper, and may furnish into a valuable racehorse next season. The Winton correspondent of this paper points out that the novice pacer, Black Shadow, engaged at Otautau from A. McLellan’s Invercargill stable, is well-bred. Although not the direct descendant of registered performers, she is by a well-bred Sungod colt from an equally well-bred dam by Coldstream Bells. She was educated in the Winton district. local trainer R. McLellan has been devoting a considerable amount of attention to tho galloping mare Some Queen of late and without doubt the well-bred descendant of Some Boy IT.—Golden Queen (dam of King Balboa) is looking well and moving attractively. However, she has hitherto failed to race generously and her ownertrainer may have trouble ahead in tho event of an intended Beaumont venture at Easter time. Should Some Queen decide to give of her best in Central Otago, she may get nn the winning-list, but it will be a question of moods, not the lack of galloping ability. As has been remarked on a previous occasion by the Winton correspondent of this journal, the descendants of that proved performer Blue Mountain King are thought a great deal of in the Western District, following on tho success of one of his descendants, Blue Mountain. A handsom" three-year-old colt by Blue Mountain King out of Fortune Chimes is the proud possession of the Winton enthusiast, W. Cosgrove. Although this youngster is turned out at the present time, he showed distinct promise when he was being gaited and his success next season has encouraged great, hopes. It will be no fault of the Winton ment-v should this youngster fail to follow in the footsteps of his sire, as Cosgrove’s work with youngsters is second to none. It was at this stable that. Blue Mountain was gaited. OTAUTAU RACING CLUB. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. The following acceptances have been received for the Otautau Racing Club’s annual meeting on March 19: — CROWN STAKES, £4O. Six furlongs.

THE AVONDALE MEETING. ALL AGED STAKES. (Per United Press Association.) Auckland, March 18. First forfeits for the Avondale All Aged Stakes, £5OO, weight-for-age. (Six furlongs).—Cadland 9.3; Lady Quex 9.1; Golden Wings 9.1; Easter Time 8.9; Tea Trader 7.9; Grand Sport 6.11.

OHINEMURI JOCKEY CLUB. FIRST DAY’S RESULTS. PURIRI PARK WINS THE CUP. . (Per United Press Association.) Paeroa, March 17. The Ohinemuri Jockey Club's annual meeting was opened in fine weather before a large attendance. The totalisator handled £15,458 10/-, against .£lB,llO 10/- last year. Results: — HANDICAP HURDLES, £l5O. One mile and a half. 3 Luminary 10.4 (W. Rennie) 1 4 Biform 9.9 (W. Preston) 2 1 Te Homai 9.(> (J. Mcßae) 3 Also started: 2 Standfast 10.4, 6 Principal 9.6, 7 Full Measure, 8 Homelight, 8 West Abbey, 10 Trowbridge, 5 High Finance 9.0. ... Won by two lengths and a half, with one length and a quarter between second and third. Standfast was fourth. Time, 2min 55 4-ssec. KARANGAHAKE HANDICAP, £l5O. About five furlongs and a half. 4 Miss Lorraine 8.0 (N. R. McKenzie) 1 3 Greek Gold 7.2 (A. G. Murray) 2 6 Jonathan 7.2 (W. Brown) 3 Also started: 1 Foreign Money 8.0, 2 Master Brierly 7.12 (coupled with Master Musk 70) 5 Welcome Lu 7.9, 3 Holly Lu 7.0 (coupled with Greek Gold), 9 Safe Bank. 8 Ornamental, 8 Confuoco, 7 Erination 7.0. Won by a length and a half, with a head between second and third. Master Brierly was fourth. Time, Imin 8 3-ssec. NOVICE HANDICAP, £lOO. About five furlongs and a half. 5 Lapstond 7.7 (A. G. Parsons) 1 4 Kanapa 8.2 (L. Dulieu) 2 2 Dark Marble 8.10 (R. McTavish) 3 Also started: 3 Chateau 9.0, 10 Brooklaw 7.10, 1 Reviver 7.9. 8 Momenatunui, 10 Free Air, 12 Rangi King, 11 Phenomenon, 6 Puss Moth, 14 Clan Ronald, 13 Immerse, 7 Lady Noreen. Won by a length, with a length and a half between second and third. Chateau was fourth. Time, Imin 8 3-ssec. OHINEMURI CUP HANDICAP, £4OO. One mile and a quarter and 20 yards. 7 F. Gilchrist’s Puriri Park 7.11 (A. G. Parsons) 1 4 J. H. Wallace’s Antique 9.9 (E. Manson) 2 9 G. Paul’s King’s Knave 7.0 (A. Baker) 3 Also started: 6 Paganelli 8.12, 1 Chief Joy 8 8,2 Roval Doulton 8.6, 5 Royal Artist 7.9. 10 Sir Mond 7.7, 3 King’s Archer 7.3, 11 Limeen, 8 Grand Talk 7.0. Won by half a length, with a head between second and third. Royal Doulton was fourth. Time, 2min 8 2-ssec. KOMATA HANDICAP, £2OO. About seven furlongs. 10 .Hiata 7.9 (W. Reid) 1 11 King Win 7.11 (F. Fergus) 2 5 Exaggeration 8.1 (A. G. Parsons) 3 Also started: 2 Karangapai 9.0, 8 Great Emblem 8.11, 3 Imamint 8.7, 9 Welcome Bov 8.0, 16 Royal Survey 7.13, 13 Glenrata 7.11, 4 Alpina 7.10, 12 Luval 7.9, 17 Indolent 7.7, 6 Attentive 7.5, 14 Searcher 7 4. 1 Woodful 7.3. 7 Snow Lap 7.2 (coupled with Don’t Lap 7.0), 14 Marmorate 7.0. Won by a neck each way. Woodful was fourth. Time, Imin 25 2-ssec. ST. PATRICK’S HANDICAP, £250. Six furlongs. 5 Tea Chat 7.6 (A. G. Parsons) 1 3 Orapai 8.0 (O. Mclnally) 2 6 Leitrim 9.0 (E. Keesing) 3 Ako started: 4 High Comedy 8.11, 2 Gay Lap 8.7, 1 Manawhenua 8.2, 7 Twarere 8.0 (coupled with Marechai 7.9), 9 Lucky Alice 7.1, 8 Hampton Park, 10 Lord Vai ‘ Won by a length, with half a head between second ami third. Lucky Alice was fourth. Time, Imin 13 4-ssec. MAGUIRE MEMORIAL STEEPLECHASE • HANDICAP, £175. About two miles and a half. 4 Pangolin 9.6 (R. Miles) 1 4 Spalpiko 9.9 (F. Thomson) 2 1 Wiltshire 11.8 (W. Rennie) 3 Also started: 9 Star of East 9.9, 3 Nassock 9.9, 10 Wako King 9.6, 2 Airtight 9.6, 6 Foxhound 9.6, 8 Slump 9.0, 7 Tom Beauty 9.0. Won by half a length, with threequarters of a length between second and third. Slump was fourth. NETHERTON HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, £l5O. Eight furlongs and a half. 3 Imperial Prince 8.0 (R. McTavish) 1 6 Holly Holm 8.0 (E. Manson) 2 1 Gay Idea 8.0 (O. Mclnally) 3 Also started: 2 Alloy' 8.10, 4 Cruachan 8.9, 5 Trishna 8.0. Won by half a length each way. ( Time, Imin 48 4-ssec. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. (Per United Press Association.) Paeroa, March 17. The following are the acceptances for the second day of the Ohinemuri Jockey Club’s meeting:— Second Handicap Hurdles, £l5O. One mile and three-quarters) .—Simeon, Standfast 10.4, Quinsilia 10.1, Te Homai 9.9, Principal 9.5, Full Measure, High Finance, Trowbridge 9.0. Waitekauri Handicap, £l5O. Six furlongs) .—Master Brierly 7.12, Welcome Lu 7.8, Green Gold, Jonathan 7.7, Ornamental, Confuco, Erination, Holly Lu 7.0. Hack Cup, £250. (One mile and 110 yards) .—L’Allegro 9.0, Karangapai. Bronze Tray 8.13, Great Emblem 8.10, Holly Holm 8.8, Imamint, Gay Idea 8.5, Exaggeration, Hiata 8.4, Trishna 8.3, Grand Talk 8.1, Welcome Boy 7.13, Royal Survey 7.12, Glenrata 7.10, Indolent, Teels 7.6, Lady Musk. Attentive, Pateena 7.4, Snow Lap 7.1, Free Air, Don't Lap 7.0. Shaw Memorial Handicap, of £3OO (One mile and 110 yards).—Taneriri 9.0, Leitrim 8.13, Gay Lap 8.4, Orapai 8.1, Sir Mond 7.7, King’s Knave 7.5, King's Archer 7.2, Lucky Alice, Grand Talk, Chief Jewel 7.0. Waihi Handicap, £lOO. (About seven furlongs).—Hiata 10.0, Woodfull 9.2, Searcher, Limex, Chateau 9.0, Dark Marble 8.12, London 8.8, Marmorate 8.8, Lapstone 8.5, Book Law, Reviver, Phenomenon 7.7. Paeroa Handicap, £2OO. (Six furlongs). -—Leitrim 9.2, Orapai 8.4, Tea Chat 8.3, Manawhenua 8.1, Marechai 7.8, Soloist 7.6, Lucky Alice 7.1, Hampton Park, King Ford, Lord Vai, Alpina 7.0. Hauraki Plains Steeplechase, £175. (About three miles). —Wiltshire 11.10, Pangolin 10.3, Spalpiko 10.1, Star of the East, Nassock 9.8, Airtight, Foxhound 9.5, Slump 9.0. AVaikino High-weight Handicap, £l5O. (About seven furlongs)—Bronze Tray, Imperial Prince 8.10, Alloy 8.9, Cruachan 8.8, Werata 8.6, Lucky Rose 8.5, Gay Idea 8.2. RACING IN ENGLAND. LIVERPOOL SPRING CUP. (United Press Assn.—By Telegraph—Copyright.) London, March 17. The Liverpool Spring Cup, one and aquarter miles, resulted: — Lieut.-Col. W. Guineas’ Estate Duty 7.10 1 H. Eves’s Venturer 8.3 2 Boyd Davis’s Potchim 6.7 3 Thirteen started. Won by a length, with a head between second and third. .

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB. TO-DAY’S FIELDS. O’er United Preus Association.) Wellington, March 18. Following are the acceptances for the second day of the Wellington Racing Club's Autumn meeting: — •NGAIO HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, £l6O. One mile.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. ACCEPTANCES FOR FIRST DAY. (Pcr United Press Association.) Auckland, March 18. The following are the acceptances for the first day of the Auckland Racing Club’s Autumn meeting on March 26 and 28: — PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, £350. One and a-quarter miles.

GREAT NORTHERN OAKS, £7OO. For three-year-olds. Weight 8.10. One mile and a-half. Mahkill Exaggeration Flower Lady Musk Fast Passage Limeen Speedmint Gold Pit Princess Bedo Grand Review Barbacan In Vain

GRE\\T NORTHERN CHAMPAGNE STAKES, £750. For two-year-olds. Seven furlongs. Inflation Tea Trader Master Briefly Gaine Carrington Sea Ruler La Moderne Jonathan Midinette

Second Day. GREAT NORTHERN ST. LEGER STAKES £750. For three-year-olds. One and three-quarter miles. Psychologist 810 Royal Artist 810 Chief Jewel 8 10 Peter Jackson 8 10 View Halloo 8 10 Flower 8 7 Gibraltar 8 10 Barbacan 8 7 WESTPORT JOCKEY CLUB. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. (Per United Press Association.) Westport, March 14. The following acceptances have been received for the first day of the Westport Jockey Club’s meeting on Saturday:— TRIAL HACK HANDICAP, £65. Six fur. longs.—Projection 8.4, Full Crop 8.4, Foralice 7.10, Revision 7.9, BrigHt Spear 7.8, Lady Valkyrie 7*5, Gold Well 7.5, Invite 7.5, Fair Go 7.5. BULLER HANDICAP TROT, £BO. One mile.—Dark Denver 12, Bombay Kate 12, Cling Clang 12, Betty Axworthy 12, Salute 12, Devon Child 12, Silver Bird 12, Logan Prince ,12, Dawn Sonoma 12, Ignite 12, Bonny Wrack 12, Allanora 24, Dillon Chimes 36, Red Cent 36, Warchance 48, Skillicorn 60, Alpine Melody 60, August Pointer 72.

MORLEY HANDICAP, £135 and a silver cup. One mile. —Taku Tama 8.9, Giggleswick 8.8, Wise Choice 8.5, Noteworthy 8.4, Royal Game 8.4, Imateagirl 8.0, King Midas 8.0, Thursby 7.13, Ravine 7.10, Monastic 7.6, Earthquake 7.5, Arch Arrow 7.4, Miss Mercia 7.0, Gold Bag 7.0.

ELECTRIC HANDICAP, £BO. Five furlongs.—Quantum 9.11, Ringing Cheer 8.7, Awamutu 8.2, Portray 8.0, Full Crop 7.13, Johneen 7.6, Royal Stanley 7.0. GRANITY HANDICAP TROT, £BO. One mile and a-half.I—Dark 1 —Dark Denver sen, Lariukie scr., Henora scr., Bonny Wrack scr., Bonny Audubon scr., Silver Bird scr., Logan Prince scr., Fernbrook Lass scr., Ignite scr., Allanora 12, Major Brent 24, Dillon Chimes 24, Indian Author 36, Warchance 48, Skillicorn 60, Alpine Melody 60, Travis Thorn 72. SCANLON HANDICAP, £95. Seven furlongs.—Charmeuse 9.11, Taku Tama 9.9, King Midas 9.0, Thursby 8.13, Appledore 8.10, Smithereens 8.9, Booster 8.9, Coll 8.4, Arch, Arrow 8.4, Black Mint 8.4, Rich Harvest 8.0, Miss Mercia 8.0, New Boy 8.0. ORAWAITI HACK HANDICAP, £BO. Six furlongs.—Ringing Cheer 8.12, Projection 8.8, White Doe 7.13, Fortalice 7.10, Revision 7.9, Jael 7.8, Camp 7.5. KARAMEA HANDICAP, £B5. Six furlongs.—Charmeuse 9.12, Quantum 9.11, Wise Choice 8.8, Dainty Ways 8.6, Portray 8.0, Ravine 7.13, Johneen 7.6, Coomassie 7.2. BEAUMONT RACING CLUB. 1 FIRST DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. (Per United Press Association.) Dunedin, March 18. The following are the acceptances for the first day of the Beaumont Racing Club’s meeting to be held on March 26 and 28: — TRIAL STAKES, £5O? Weight-for age. (Five furlongs).—Dodge 8.8, Reminder 8.8, Flying Amy 8.5, Shock 6.13. PUBLICANS’ HANDICAP, £9O. (One mile). —Al Jolson 9.5, John Bradbury 8.6, Glenrowan 8.5, Evening 8.2, Rameses 7.13, Attractive Lady 7.7. TUAPEKA HANDICAP, £6O. (Six furlongs) .—Meadow Lark 9.8, Captivate 8.1, Hot Tea 7.11, Terra Firma 7.7, Some Queen 7.7. STEWARDS’ HACK HANDICAP, £6O. (Seven furlongs).—Kerbside 9.1, Bulolo 8.11, Genteel 8.9, Academy 8.6, Solanum 8.5, Attractive Lady 7.12, Seagrave 7.11, Reminder 7.7. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, £6O. (Six furlongs).—Meadow Lark 9.8, Master Anomaly 8.11, Al Jolson 8.11, Captivate 8.1, Hot Tea 7.11, Some Queen 7.7. LAWRENCE HANDICAP TROT (saddle) £6O. Class 2.26. (One mile) .—Camper scr, Doreen Derby scr, Eric’s Own scr, Joy Chimes scr, Kenny Direct scr, Shirley Bingen scr, Slipalong scr, Sonneth scr, Wyndale scr, Young Jess scr, Anthem 12yds bhd, Erin’s Chance 24yds, John Appear 24yds, Real Home 24yds,‘ Grey Girl 36yds, Jolly Queen 48yds. GOLDFIELDS HANDICAP TROT (saddle),. £6O. Class 3.39. (11 miles).— Bonny View scr, Chiming Lou scr, Druid’s Child scr, Dusky scr, Eric’s Own scr, Joy Chimes scr, Mitehie Chimes scr, Wyndale scr, Erin’s Chance 12yds behind, John Appear 12yds, Jolly Queen 48yus. THE ANTIQUE CASE. APPEAL JUDGES TO MAKE DECISION. (Per United Press Association.) Wellington, March IS. The executive of the N.Z. Racing Conference met at Wellington to-day to consider the application of Mr A. P. Wilson, Chief Stipendiary Steward, that the decision of the Auckland District Committee in regard to Hector Gray’s appeal in the Antique case at Te Aroha, should be reviewed. The committee decided that the case be directed to the appeal judges of the conference. RUGBY FOOTBALL. STAR CLUB. . ANNUAL MEETING. The Star Rugby Football Club held its annual general meeting on Tuesday. There was a large and enthusiastic gathering of members presided over by Mr Harold Strang, who, in moving the adoption of the annual report and balance-sheet (as published) referred to the marked improvement shown in the club's junior football last, season and paid a tribute to the valuable work carried out by the coaches, Messrs Stead, McNie, J. S. Ought on, G. Oughton, and J. Lilley. These : old players had given unsparingly of their , time, he said, and the result was very I apparent in the performances of the club’s junior teams. | The motion was seconded by Mr B. 1 Leggatt and carried. Mr J. A. Doig also spoke on the motion congratulating mem- . bers on the club’s satisfactory state. The result of the election of office- 1 bearers was as follows: President, Mr Harold Strang (re-elected unopposed); vice-presidents, Messrs J. Clarkson, J. A. I Doig, N. R. Brown, B. Leggatt, P. Donnelley and Dr Ritchie Crawford; club cap- I tain, Mr T. Riddell; secretary and treasurer, Mr I. W. Campbell (re-elected); assistant secretary, Mr H. Giller; hon. auditors, Messrs B. Leggatt and R. M. Strang (reelected) ; general committee, Messrs Mahoney, J. Lilley, J. Clarkson, R. Donnelley, Stephens, McCall, J. Sievright and L. Stubbs; delegates to S.R.F.U., Messrs N. R. Brown, H. S. Strang, and J. R. Bell; coaches, Messrs A. McNie, J. W. Stead, G. Oughton, J. S. Oughton and J. Lilley; selectors, Messrs Strang, Stead and Riddell. Six new members were elected. The opening day was left in the hands of the incoming committee. REFEREES’ ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL REPORT, The annual report of the Southland Rugby Referees’ Association: The committee has much pleasure in expressing its thanks to the members for the Splendid support accorded the association during the year. The membership at the end of the season was 35 active and 9 non-active members, a total of 44. The universal half-holiday, which was in force during the season, made for some good football, and members controlled matches for five grades on Saturdays, and also the sixth grade inter-school matches on Wednesdays. In these grades 46 teams took part, and the task of the Appointment Board was no light one, particularly in the event of a referee not being available. The members of the board did yeoman service for the association, and thanks are directed to them for their work. The association held 23 meetings during the season, and the attendances were excellent, members displaying great keenness in following the activities of their association. The average attendance at these meetings was 26, a decided improvement on that of last year, which was 23. In addition three committee meetings were held, all being fully attended. It is a matter for regret that the. association was not represented at the annual conference of the New Zealand Rugby Referees’ Association, held at Hamilton, as this is the most important method whereby the association is kept in touch with modern rulings and interpretations. It is to be hoped that the matter will be rectified this season, as with the pending alteration in the scrum formation, and the adaption of new rulings, it is vital that our referees should be kept fully informed as to the latest methods of rulings and decisions.

Giving to the financial depression it was unfortunately found to be impossible to play the annual match with the Otago referees. The shield therefore remains in their hands until the coming season, when it is hoped an endeavour will be made to lift it. The thanks of the association are expressed to those members who travelled to the country districts to

officiate, and also to the union for its financial assistance and for the use of the committee room at Rugby Park in which meetings are held. It is with deep regret that we have to record the passing of one of our members, Mr A. Falconer, who succumbed after a short illness. The sympathy of members was conveyed to the parents in their severe loss. Messrs G. Withers and M. Neave severed their connection with the ! association, being transferred north to other positions, and the good wishes of the members will go with them. Nine representative matches were played, only three of which, however, were seen here, the balance being played on tour. Against Otago Mr E. Budd refereed, whilst Mr J. L. Oughton took the game against- Wairarapa. For the match with the Australian touring team Mr A. B. Rowlands was appointed and members were afforded a good display with the whistle by him. The season’s activities were brought to a fitting close with a social which was well attended by members, representatives of the Press and Rugby Union also being present. AU indications point to the coming season being a very heavy one and we trust that members will continue their support to the association as heartily as in the past. We wish to extend to those players who are retiring from club footbaU a cordial invitation to join up with the association and help further the progress of the game locally. THE THREE-TWO-THREE SCRUM. Wanganui, March 18. The Wanganui Rugby Union has not definitely tied their delegates’ hands in the matter of the three-two-three scrum change, but has instructed them to support anything to bring about unifirmity of rulings throughout the Empire. It is consjdered imperative that New Zealand be represented on the International Board.

st lb st , lb Glenham Lark 8 7 Brown Pearl 8 0 Lady Topsy 8 0 Night Moth 8 0 Some Breeze 8 0 Talkie 8 0 Signaller 8 0 Boa Lassie 8 0 Jovial Friar 8 0 Sonance 8 0 Adorn 8 0 Acla 8 0 Miss Winston 8 0 Trooper North 8 0 WALLACE HARNESS TROT, £50. Class 3.45. One and a-half miles. Lindrum Lt Azure Lt Fair Noreen Lt Vologda Lt Black Shadow Lt yds bhd Playmate Lt Sunny Gold 36 Hard Times Lt Sergeant Dallas 48 Goldwyn Lt Weary Voyage 48 Dark Voyage Lt OTAUTAU CUP, £80. One and a-quarter miles. King Balboa 9 0 Money Mine 7 2 Smuggler 8 11 Night Maid 7 2 First Money 8 3 Ohai 7 0 Night Rose 7 6 RINGWAY HACK HANDICAP, £40. Five furlongs. Royal Sceptre 9 3 Slaemish 7 8 Crubenmore 9 0 Milliner 7 4 Steeton 8 2 Some Queen 7 2 Miss Redowa 8 1 Glenham Lark 7 0 Insolvency 7 9 Miss Winston 7 0 Palada 7 8 Sonance 7 0 OTAUTAU STEEPLECHASE, £65. Two and a-half miles. Paris 11 11 Ngahue 9 0 Matu 10 8 French Fleet 9 0 Overhaul 10 1 Calham 9 0 Tunamoe 10 1 Glenboa 9 0 Taramoa 9 12 Balvasco 9 0 Apache 9 9 BAYSWATER SADDLE TROT, £48. Class 3.45. One and a-half miles. Camper Lt Sea Wave Lt Chimeaway Lt Dark Voyage Lt Playmate Lt North Chimes Lt Goldwyn Lt yds bhd Young Frank Lt Sunny Gold 36 Chiming Lou Lt Man o’ Franz 48 STRATHMORE 3 HACK HANDICAP, £40. Six furlongs. Royal Sceptre 9 2 Rioter 7 8 Enwood 9 2 Palada 7 6 Totolomai 8 13 Broughshane 7 6 Steeton 8 1 Milliner 7 2 Memories i 12 Takaka 7 0 WAIKOURA HANDICAP, £60. Seven furlongs. Inevitable 9 3 Leading Boy 7 12 First Money 9 1 Filosol 7 10 Red Boa 8 8 Thornton 7 7 Royal Duke 8 4 Consono 7 7

st lb st lb Make Up 10 13 Morrath 9 0 Blacksmith 10 13 MtSs Hastings 9 0 Sailor’s Love 9 11 PLUNKET NURSERY HANDICAP, £160. Five : furlongs. Tout le Mond 8 3 Topthorn 7 5 Chief Clangor 7 4 Marionette 8 3 Arena 7 4 Might 7 10 Cockpen 7 0 Wasteland 7 10 Colossical 7 0 Late Jest 7 7 Traymela 7 0 Sir Pombal 7 5 MURITAI HANDICAP, £160. One mile. Winsome Hind 9 0 Flower 7 8 Land Mark 8 9 Fairway 7 7 Azalia 8 1 Thrasher 7 4 Lyrical 8 1 Kalmuk 7 2 Red Sun 7 11 Capetown 7 0 AUTUMN HANDICAP, £400. One mile and three furlongs. Gay Crest 9 13 King Colossus 7 7 Star Stranger 8 10 Joie de Vai 7 5 Jaloux 8 2 Shatter 7 0 Arikira 7 12 Jayson 7 0 Grand Jury 7 10 Earthquake 7 0 High Falutin 7 8 HUTT HANDICAP, £200. One mile. Arrow Lad 9 5 Fiji 8 2 Awaken 8 8 Fast Passage 8 0 Pomp 8 3 Marjoram 8 0 SUBURBAN HANDICAP, £250. Six furlongs. Autopay 8 12 Grecian Prince 7 2 Great Charter 8 3 All Humbug y 0 Arvada 7 6 The Quorn 7 0 BELMONT : HANDICAP, £100. Six furlongs. . The Quorn 9 0 The Mirror 7 7 Eminent 8 2 Merry Peel 7 7 Miladi 7 13 Waratah 7 0 Gold Sand 7 13 Mullaboden 7 0 Royal Bengal 7 13 Pass On 7 0 Normanby 7 12 Sailing 7 0 Weatherstep 7 10

st lb . st lb Antique 9 9 Spring Abbey 7 0 Taneriri 9 0 Cruachan 7 0 Star Stranger 8 12 Gay Cockade 7 0 Peter Jackson 8 12 Te Money 7 0 Chief Joy 8 8 King’s Knave 7 0. Royal Doulton 8 6 Imperial Prince Val 8 5 Prince 7 0 Awaken 7 12 Jaeldy Karo 7 0 Royal Artist 7 9 Great Emblem 7 0 Gibraltar 7 4 Llanore 7 0 King’s Archer 7 3 Catoma 7 0 Autumn Sun 7 3 Alloy 7 0 Mosque 7 0

BRIGHTON HURDLES HANDICAP, £400. Two miles. Prince Lu 11 7 Kairuri 9 12 Wiltshire 10 13 Luminary 9 9 Master Lu 10 4 Biform 9 5 Claremore 10 4 Kinsel 9 1 Lucess 10 0 Copey 9 1 Simeon 10 0 Catimes 9 0 Russet Moor 10 0 Patutahi 9 0 Kawainga 9 13 Spalpiko 9 0 Standfast 9 12 Te Homai 9 0 EASTER HANDICAP, £900. One mile. Pegaway 9 3 Puriri Park 7 9 Hunting Cry 9 3 Manawhenua 7 7 Paganelli 8 10 Orapai 7 5 Silvermine 8 10 Pomp 7 1 Autopay 8 9 Chief Jewel 7 0 Lady Quex 8 9 Chromadyne 7 0 Leitrim 8 5 Fiji 7 0 Arisus 8 3 King's Archer 7 0 Golden Wings 8 3 Lucky Alice 7 0 Chrysology 8 3 Persham 0 High Comedy 8 2 Sunny Sky 7 0 Great Star 8 0 White Wings 7 0 Huntingdon 7 10

MANGERE STEEPLECHASE, £250. About two and a-half miles. King’s Town Beauty 9 9 Counsel 11 2 Arapawa 9 0 Nassock 10 5 Dominican 9 0 Neil 10 2 ONSLOW STAKES, £250. For two-year-olds. Six furlongs. Chief Holly Lu 7 0 Marionette 9 2 Hispania 7 0 Courtyard 8 13 Kiltowyn 7 0 Miss Lorraine 8 0 Impudent 7 0 Welcome Lu 7 9 Ornamental 7 0 Hauwiri 7 2 Roman Mascot 7 0 Greek Gold 7 2 Senorita 7 0 Directory 7 0 Whirlalong 7 0 EDEN HANDICAP, £250. One mile. Monarchy 9 0 Psychologist 7 3 L’Allegro 9 0 Pateena 7 3 Lord Vai 9 0 Grand Review 7 3 Karangapai 8 13 Limex 7 3 Great Emblem 8 10 Escalus 7 2 Grand Spirit 8 8 Camp Princess 7 2 Hit The Deck 8 8 Arch Eagle 7 0 Imainint 8 6 Golondrina 7 0 Holly Holm 8 5 Lady Winifred 7 0 Ruby Dawn 7 11 Paper Dart 7 0 Hiata 7 8 Rose Latour 7 0 Teels 7 6 Roxy 7 0 Good Idea 7 4 Vilma 7 0 Desert Star 7 4