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Southland Times, Issue 21660, 23 March 1932, Page 10

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NOTES BY SIR MODRED. O.J.C. Great Easter and Great Autumn final payments close at 8 o’clock this evening. Wairarapa R.C. first day Easter meeting acceptances are very poor and reflect the N.Z. turf state. N.Z. Metropolitan Trotting Club’s Easter meeting opens on Saturday and extends over Wednesday, March, 30. Combination wagering on Riverton R.C. meeting is more rife than for very many years in the .south. Lightweight horseman, L. J. Ellis, was piloting working horses on the Southland R. tracks yesterday morning. Recent stiff contests should season Ammon Ra for an attempt to win the Australian J.C.’s St. Leger Stakes. Phar Lap’s fast ten furlongs in Mexico (2.2 4-5 has not impressed colonials aware of the special dirt track conditions. The Australasian record set by Phar Lap (9.1) at 2.24 for ten furlongs was recorded on A.J.C.’s Randwick grass track. Prospects for the Riverton R.C. meeting have been attracting attention in Canterbury and in the distant North Island. People interested in the C.J.C. Easter fixture will note that Ringing Cheer (9.1) and Charmeuse (9.8) won at Westport. Had he remained sound, Ringing Cheer (Hunting Song) would have raced well in open company early this year. According to a Sydney writer Spoon did not create a favourable impression when first at Randwick. Wait awhile! A speedy galloper and good to look upon youngster, Pacify has been a disappointment to her many admirers. It is claimed in the north that Manoeuvre was unlucky in the leading trot at Wyndham—Erin’s Advance won well. Peter Jackson carried more than half the money in the machine when he walked in as the N.Z. St. Leger winner. Local trainer, A. S. Ellis, will leave for Riverton on Friday with The Smuggler, Young Sentinel and other horses. France is likely to be strongly represented in the coveted English Ascot Gold Cup (21m.) contest, there on June IG. It is reported from Wellington that Jaloux was never prominent in the Thompson Handicap and raced badly. The Durbar Lodge dispersal sale of light harnc.'S stock, owned by Mr 11. F. Nicoll, is due at Ashburton to-morrow. Southland trotting blood is very prominent in the catalogue for Mr R. M. Morton's unreserved sale on Tuesday in Christchurch. Although he has sired a number of winners, Nigger Minstrel claims his first classic scorer in St. Leger juvenile, Peter Jackson. Scottish reinsman, J. Bryce, is reported to have three smart pacing candidates for the N.Z. Sapling Stakes (two-year-olds). When galloping on the local tracks yesterday, King Balboa did not display any symptoms of his Otautau Cup troubles. At latest advice from Riccarton, F. D. Jones’s smart youngster, Hilary, was suffering from a cold, which kept him from Trentham. Local cross-country horseman, E. Mackie, sustained a bad collarbone injury when French Fleet fell with him at Otautau on Saturday last. Phar Lap’s success was witnessed by 15,000 onlookers, while Gloaming and Beauford met at Randwick before an audience of over 80,000 turnstile spectators. Training notes from the light-harness centre of Addington convey the information that the recent southern visitor, Gold Country, is undergoing barrier practice. 'When he won the Rimu Highweight Handicap at Trentham on Blacksmith last week, A. McDonald was making his first appearance since his fall at the last National meeting. Black Duke (9.5) and Red Racer (8.5) both ran indifferently in the Waimate Cup, although the latter was only beaten a head for third place by Night Effort. As compared with their Waimate Cup weights, Black Duke has 8.10 in the Riverton Cup, and Red Racer (7.10), differences that should help the pair on their way. It is safe to say that American mentors will note that Phar Lap is not continuously speeded up in training, as appears to be the custom in the country' of “world’s wonders.’’ Christchurch Star states that Red Racer was in the picture all the way in the Waimatc Cup, but ho failed over the final furlong. A mishap at Dunedin stopped his work. The St. Leger contest, won by Peter Jackson at Trentham last week, was the slowest. for six years, but this does not get away from the fact that Nigger Minstrel’s son can stay. The report that America's record-break-ing youngster, Top Flight, will run in the Kentucky Derby, recalls the fact that only one filly, Regret, has won the famous event. Regret scored in 1915. The Smuggler’s threequarter brother, » Signaller, worked quietly on an inside S. track yesterday, but, although on the improve, the son of Balboa is still suffering from his shins. Foaled in 1918, Night Raid, sire of Phar Lap and Night March, and descendant of Musket on both sides of his house, will come under the hammer in Christchurch on Monday. The Auckland light harness pacer, Auto Machine, will command a northern following in the event of his being sent down to Addington to race there during the Easter gathering. The Southland-bred pacer, Country King, who failed when first taken to Christchurch, has been working in improved shape of late with W. J. Tomkinson’s team. 1 Fed on Australian and New Zealand (oats), fodder, Phar Lap was treated in the liquid line to specially distilled water bought in San Diego, nt a cost of quarter of a dollar for a gallon jar. When G. S. Smith returned to Christchurch after the Invercargill T.C. meeting, he left the pacer, Chimer, behind him. He is now working the Lee Norris trotter, Lee Pal, as a hoppled novice performer. When Some Breeze finished second to Strong Light in the Lilburn Handicap and Ohai acted as runner-up to Attractive Lady (won by a head) in the Fowle Memorial Cup, at Clifden, the Otautau successes of the pair were anticipated. As a result of his win in the Thompson Handicap, Gay Crest has been rehandicapped to carry 9.4 in the Great Eastern Han-,

dicap (7f.), and 10.1 in the Great Autumn Handicap (one mile and a half) at the C.J.C. Autumn meeting.

Tout-le-Mond, winner of the I’lunket Nursery Handicap on Saturday, is a bay colt, by Liniond—Aspic (imp.), by Polymetus from Jelly, by Isinglass from Lady Ailsa, by Ayrshire, a parentage to attract attention the world over. In a work-out (2m.) at Addington on Sat-, urday, Red Shadow gave a star to Ayrmont Chimes and Rollo. The last-named put up a good fight, but Red Shadow won nicely in 4.24 4-5, Ayrmont Chimes (very useful) was two lengths away. Trained in company with Gay Crest at Riccarton under the supervision of T. Lloyd, the Trentham winner, Tout-le-Mond, cost Dr. Louisson, of Christchurch, top price of 800 guineas at Trentham sales last season. The sum of £2250 will be distributed in stakes at the Forbury Park Trotting Club’s Winter fixture, on May 5 and 7. The principal events each day are worth £2OO net to the winner, with the least prize on offer scheduled at £lOO. At the annual meeting of the Onkaparinga R.C. recently, the chairman*said that the doubles totalisator, which the Club had first introduced into South Australia twelve months ago, had proved successful beyond all expectations. On the Addington light harness track, on Saturday, Southland-bred Logan Chief paced a mile easily in 2.13 3-5. It is almost safe to say that the Winton-bred gelding has covered more ground in training efforts than any other galloping or trotting 'racehorse in New Zealand. At a recent Melbourne meeting, a jockey was fined £2O for failing to weigh in on a horse which finished third. The neglect of the rider cost the backers of the horse a dividend on the totalisator, so the decision of the stewards was popular. The South Canterbury Jockey Club was originally granted Thursday and Saturday, April 21 and 23, for an Autumn meeting, but. it has been deemed inadvisable to hold a two-days meeting. The present arrangement is to race on two Saturdays (April 23 and May 28), with a Winter meeting on Saturday, June 18. Quite a number of writers the world over have become blind to the fact that Phar Lap is not the only good horse sired by imported Night Raid, they have overlooked the performances of another son of the Radium stallion, viz., Night March, who won the Melbourne Cup under 9.2, in 1929. The very wise, if delayed policy, is to be pursued of treating the local galloper, Rioter, to a lengthy spell. The son of Shambles is one of the most commanding three-year-olds produced in Southland foi some time past, and, as a juvenile inclined to be heavy on top, recent racing hits exacted its toll. Trestled well out on the Southland R.C.’s course proper yesterday morning, the Riverton Cup candidate, The Smuggler, who, by the way, has been clipped saddle-high, was galloped over ten furlongs. Ridden by a lightweight, the big gelding was not hurried over the first quarter to the mile post, where Sailing Home (featherweight), who was to join in, made a slow pick-up. As a result, Sailing Home was under pressure to catch his chestnut rival at the five furlong peg, and registered a useful halfmile in the effort. The Smuggler always held his own to the straight and held an advantage at the finish, when the watch showed 2min 14 2-ssec for the journey. Sailing Home, who will probably benefit by his outing, covered his eight furlong trip in Imin 4G 4-5, an encouraging gallop from an almost flat-footed start. The Smuggler completed his task travelling freely and pulled up in a satisfactory fashion, although sweating freely like Sailing Home, the atmosphere being close and trying at the hour selected. Another interesting gallop witnessed on the S.R.C. track yesterday was that in which the Great Autumn Handicap candidate, Red Sea, played the leading role, with L. J. Ellis as her guide. Looking bright and moving freely the Valkyrian mare reached the mile post in 27 3-ssecs, where Jack a’-Dandy (W. Austin) picked her up smartly and the. pair were speeding through the dip to top the rise at the back and run on down for the first four furlongs of the last mile (1.46 3-5) at a swift clip. Jack a’ Dandy galloped in well, as Red Sea led him to the ..-winning line in 2min 14 l-ssec. The latter could have improved on this display had it been necessary, and it was satisfactory to note that she cooled out well afterwards. Anticipating the start of a projected six furlongs spin yesterdav. Red Sunset got away from Young Sentinel, Some Queen and The Rector and ran down five furlongs in 1.5 2-5. Other useful tasks on the home course proper on Tuesday morning were as follows: Thornton was with Cough at the end of seven furlongs, covered in 1.35 1-5; Miss Redowa headed Lady Topsy over five furlongs in 1.4 3-5; Glenham Lark was first to pass the post from Red Boa, Attractive Lady and Cupid’s Dart in close order in a scrambling effort from beyond the six furlong mark; Tea Party was paced 'by her brother, Clatter, over the last six furlongs of a mile, the former slowing home in 1.48; King Balboa recorded a mile in 1.50 1-5, with Jovial Friar chiming in for the final threequarters. The track was in perfect order and conducive to speedy garloping. CANTERBURY NEWS. TRACKS IN GOOD ORDER. G. MURRAY AYNSLEY’S TEAM WELL. THE TRENTHAM CANDIDATES. (Special to the Times.) Christchurch, March 19 We have had a few showers lately and it is surprising how the tracks and even the whole centre of the course have freshened up. The grass gallops are now in good order, while the plough is perfect. Silver Scorn was always a good looking filly, but now that she is doing strong work and plenty of it, she is developing into something particularly good to look at. Level headed her work is not worrying her and as for her speed it grows greater every week. She and Berate were allowed to do something approaching Berate’s best (but not Silver Scorn’s) on two occasions this week and the watches that were used to time them showed something good. Berate is still one of the lazy division; nothing disturbs her, but she is working more freely than formerly. The two races this filly has had have done her a lot of good. She will finish her racing for this season when the C.J.C. Autumn meeting concludes and her career as a three-year-old is likely to be a brilliant one. Never in her career has Muff galloped better than at present. She was never out of trouble all the days of her youth and most owners would have grown tired and dropped her, but her breeder was always confident that the mare would make good, and evidently his confidence was not misplaced. From the way this mare is shaping when pitted against Meprisant and the times she is registering it won’t be long before she adds some winning brackets to her record.

Meprisant with A. Eastwood up will be well supported when stripped for the Great Easter Handicap. A brilliant gelding, he is somewhat soft in colour, and the old adage of never buy a soft coloured horse holds good in his" case. Possessed of great brilliancy he has looked a certain winner at the distance in many races only to get beaten in the run home. Kakara is one of the tough sort, and she is. a really good weight carrier. So much is this the case that when ridden by a welterweight, she records almost as

good time in her gallops as when ridden by a faitherweight. At present she is not only looking well, but she is galloping better than usual.

The Champagne Stakes looks to be the easiest of things for Silver Ring. He has already shown that he has a great burst of speed and if he is fortunate enough to have stamina as well he will be a smashing good three-year-old. This youngster’s sire Silverado had a short career in New Zealand before returning to Australia, and the loss was ours for with limited opportunities such as he had he did well to leave such a brilliant pair as Silver Scorn and Silver Light. Before Gay Crest left for Trentham and Charmeuse went to the West Coast, to carry out their respective engagements the pair were tried out over six furlongs on the course proper with featherweights up. Gay Crest got a break on his opponent on jumping away, in fact it was a bad start, but at the end. of two furlongs the mare was with him and from then to the winning post she was always a winner. On Gay Crest’s Wellington form it looks as if Charmeuse will win a race or two before long. Like all his breed Ringing Cheer is nota sound horse, but like them he can gallop fast. Were he a sound animal, one that would stand up to solid work, 1» would do more than hold his own if pitted against good class horses up to a mile. Lately he has been keeping sounder than usual.

Taku Tama and Monastic are due buck from the West Coast on Wednesday. When they left here for the coast they were at the peak of their form."'’ Monastic may possess a little bit more pace than his stablemate, but from five furlongs onward he would not have any chance with him. Monastic is a brute to bang himself when going at any pace. On hard ground he is not. so bad, but in something soft he hits himself all round.

Grecian Prince’s good showing at Trentham are sure to bring him into the market for the Great Easter Handicap. He has plenty of speed but is short of stamina. Before they departed for Trentham Grecian Prince and Moorbird were matched over five furlongs on the plough with featherweights up. They got away together and Moorbird, a great galloper on the plough, had the colt tied up before going half a mile. She was to have raced at Trentham to-day, but something must have gone wrong with her as she was not accepted for.

Fast Passage raced well at Trentham and the outings should do her a world of good. When this filly left here for Trentham it was understood that should she get through the Wellington meeting’ without a return of her almost habitual soreness that she would go on from there to Ellerslie to contest the Great Northern Oaks. Possessed of speed, and better still of stamina, she will be very hard to beat in the Oaks if a solid pace is set. Before F. D. Jones took Hilary up to Trentham for the Two-year-old Handicap that gelding worked well. He was solidly supported by stay at home bettors, but he did not run. He may have hurt himself on the trip to Trentham, but it is more probable that he went off his feed as he is always a light feeder, and indeed he looks it. Tout le Mondh success to-day suggests that Hilary must have been very hard to beat had he run, for the last gallop given them was on the morning of the day of departure, and Hilary held Tout le Mond rather easily over half a mile in good time. Some horses do not appear to be capable of winning races no matter how well they perform in private. High Tor is one of these. This mare has again and again galloped really well '-rior to a meeting only to get well beaten in her race. It is true that nine times out of ten she is tailing the field when it has gone a furlong. Locksley and Hystride were tried out over a mile on Thursday morning, just to see how Hystride would see out the distance. It was not a good morning for a trial of any description as light boys were not available, and a strong sou’ wester was blowing. The time for the mile was 1.47 the first half being done in 52, but Hystride demonstrated that he could see out a mile rather well, even when carrying a welter weight. Azalea is game and she can run out a solid mile, but she is not a genuine stayer. She does her best to reach the winning post first, but nature refuses to let her carry on. As a four-year-old she will do better, but now six and seven furlong courses would suit her best for she is a very smart beginner. Winsome Hind has for once repeated her track form, or at least she has confirmed it. Her victory at Trentham was gained very comfortably, and so it should have been when one considers that she can practically hold her own with Cricket Bat at even weights. The lot that Nightguard beat at Waimate must have been of poor calibre, for the brother to Phar Lap has never shown himself to be possessed of much speed, besides which he is now a roarer.

Ranelagh ran nearly up to his track form when. he finished second to Ramo in the Waimate Cup. Had he done his absolute best Ramo would have got second money. Superior courage enabled Ramo to beat Ranelagh in the Waimate Cup, and the same blessing will make him a dangerous opponent in the Great Autumn Handicap. His wins at Motukarara and Waimate do not cause him to be penalized for the Great Autumn. It will of course cause his weight on the first day to be excessive. He is only a little chap and a few extra pounds must stop him. , F. E. Jones must be pleased with the way Weatherly is doing. Now that his hoof is sound the Weathervane gelding is hit ting out freely in his work and is galloping rather faster than he used to do. This fellow will be decidedly useful later on if he does not get troubled again with seedy toe. , Thurina is hitting out freely in the pace work he is being allotted every way. He has grown and thickened out well during his six months spell, and if he has learned to be a little bit more careful at each fence he will do well at the steeplechasing game during the coming winter. The latest news about that perfect chaser Lord Ranold is not reassuring. A representative of T. H. Gillett’s stable went out to see Lord Ranold on his owner’s farm a few weeks ago. He reported on his return that although the bad hock had been blis-’ tered and fired it was still giving trouble. N.Z. METROPOLITAN TROTTING CLUB. ACCEPTANCES FOR FIRST DAY. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, March 22. Following are the acceptances for the first day of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club’s Easter meeting, to be held on Saturday, March 26 PRELIMINARY HANDICAP, £2OO. For unhoppled trotters. Class 3.32. One mile and a-half. Dark McKinney scr St. Petrox 24 Great Amazon scr Audominion 36 Merce Bingen scr Great Nelson 36 Repute scr Great Way 36 yds bhd White Satin 60 Valloden 12 Duke Bingen 72 All Peters 24 Nelson’s Boy 84 Lady Fan 24 Stanley T. 120 Nelson Ata 24 FENDALTON HANDICAP (saddle), £2OO. Class 2.14. One mile. Aleron scr Wild Voyage scr Great Triumph scr yds bhd Mignonne scr Harvest Child 12 Nor’-wester scr Lily Bingen 12 Pearl Logan scr Real Girl 12 Peter Daunt scr Sunchild 12 Princess ' Wrackeen 12 Mauritius scr Colonial Boy 24 St. George scr Pageant 24 Somerby scr Royal Comrade 24 Tactless scr Wilma Dillon 24 EASTER HANDICAP, £550. Class 4.29. Two miles. Golden Pedro scr Linkman 12 Muriel de Oro scr Warplane > 12 Pluto scr The Abbey 24 Red Shadow scr Kingcraft 36 Hollo scr King Pointer 36

WAIRARAPA MEETING. REIIANDICAPS DECLARED. (Per United Press Association.) Masterton, March 22. Hollyholm 8.7 was omitted from the acceptances in the Mokai Hack Handicap at the Wairarapa meeting. Rehandicaps are:-— EASTER HANDlCAP.—lmateagirl 7.5. MARTINBOROUGH HANDlCAP.—lmateagirl 8.5. TAHUTARATA HACK HANDICAP.— Johneen 8.6. MOKAI HACK HANDlCAP.—Projection 7.13, Revision 7.5.

GREYMOUTH JOCKEY CLUB. HANDICAPS FOR FIRST DAY.' (Per United Press Association.) Greymouth, March 22. The following are the handicaps for the first day of the Greymouth Jockey Club meeting on March 26 and April 2:— NOVICE STAKES,’ £7O. (sJflgs.),—Verdun 8.10, King Musket 8.10, Camp 8.10, Lochard 8.10, Dianthus 8.5, Lady Valkyrie 8.5, Dutch Prince 8.5, Arrowmaid 8.5, Waraloon 8.5, Invite 8.5. STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, £BO. (6J figs.).—Taku Tama 9.0, Pakitere 8.7, Noteworthy 8.6, Subdivision 8.4, Dainty Ways 8.3, Portray 8.2, Miss Mercia 7.8, Jael 7.5, Arch Arrow 7.4, Coomassie 7.2, Grattan 7.0, Gold Well 7.0, Quinola 7.0. MAWHERA TROT, £BO. Class 3.21. (1 mile and 39 furlongs).—Lemoro scr, Dawn Sonoma scr, La Rinkie scr, Guy Pointer scr, Myrtle Dillon scr, Olson scr, Indian Author scr, Dillonettic scr, Le Fashion 12 yds, Chancellor Boy 24yds, Travis Ihom 36yds, Binscarth 48yd.s, Vican 48yds, Vestas 96yds. HANNAN MEMORIAL, £l2O. (lj miles). —Desert Song 9.2, Giggleswick 8.8, King Midas 8.8, Ravine 8.3, Royal Game 8.0, Thursby 7.10, Earthquake 7.4, Gold Bag 7.4, Arch Arrow 7.3, Miss Mercia 7.2, Fairy Tidings 7.0, Rich Harvest 7.0, Volthea 7.0. FLYING HANDICAP, £BO. (54flgs.).— Quantum 9.7, Limited 8.9, Mataa 8.7, Smithereen 8.6, Solver 8.5, Full Crop 8.4, Portray 8.4, Awamutu 8.3, Saggitarius 8.3, Pari 7.4, Atone 7.0, Quinola 7.0.

METROPOLITAN HACK HANDICAP, £BO (7flgs.).—Grand Acre 9.0, Solvcar 8.13, Lady Rene 8.9 Knockalong 8.8, White Doe 8.7, Jael 8J), Co'.l 7.13, Fortalice 7.9, Lady' Valkvrie 7.8, Eaton Hall 7.8, Flowing Gold 7.8, Gold Well 7.8, Lochard 7.8, Waraloon 7.8, Bright Spear 7.8. KAIATA TROT, £BO. Class 2.26. (1 mile).—Lemoro scr, La Rinkie str, Dawn Sonoma scr, Guy Pointer scr, nillon scr, Dillonettic scr, Loch Bank 12yds, Le Fashion 24yds, Chancellor Boy 36yds, August Pointer 48yds Vestas'B4yds. OTIRA HIGHWEIGHT HANDICAP, £BO. (7flgs).—Taku Tama 9.10, King Midas 9.8, Pakitere 9.7, Giggleswick 9.6, Smithereens 9.5, Tip Tree 9.1, Dainty Ways 9.0, Thursbv 8.10, Animated 8.10, Booster 8.7, Coll 8.5, Pari 8.4, Black Mint 8.2, Coomassie 8.2, Fortalice 8.1, Eaton Hall 8.0, Rich Harvest 8.0, Marfich 8.0, Fel'uce 8.0, Polthea 8.0. FEILDING JOCKEY CLUB. FIRST DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. (Per United Press Association.) Feilding, March 21. The following are the acceptances for the first day of the Feilding Jockey Club's meeting:—■ KAWAKAWA HURDLES, £IOO (About one mile and a-half and 130 yards).— Arrowhead 10.9, Just an Idea 10.8, Caliapat 9.9, Balloon 9.9, Banbridge 9.5, Henry of Navarre 9.7, Rash 9.0. ONGA HACK HANDICAP, £IOO. (Six furlongs).—Tigerism 8.13, Taiao 8.12, Haul-

bowline 8.10, Chief Savage 8.3, False Scent 7.9) Alpinist 7.9, Paioneone 7.8, Gran Chaco 7.7, Fancy Girl 7.3, Lady Court 7.0. MANCHESTER HANDICAP, £3OO. (One mile and a-quarter).—- Arrow Lad 9.2, Grand Jury 8.8, Habit 8.8, High Falutin 8.7, King Colossus 8.6, Esteem 7.13, Shrfewd 7.8, Malahat 7.6, Korokio 7.4, Gold Dawn 7.0, Calamine 7.0, Mount Shannon 7.0, Billion 7.0. MAIDEN STAKES, £9O. All 8.0. (Six furlongs).—Gasform, Koreroa, Sea Scout, Beaconsfield, Park Acre, Thomist, Pukepapa, Amyril, Goy, Riotous, Master Arausio, Farmer, Midnight Echo. TAONUI HACK HANDICAP, £IOO. (Seven furlongs)-.—Seneschal 8.9, Air Laddie 8.4, Miss Shef 8.4, Fairway In Vain 8.3, The Mirror 8.3, lago 8.2, Captain Dan 7.12. Chief Clerk 7.11, Pass On 7.11, Baskier 7.11. MANGAONE HANDICAP, £l7O. (Six furlongs).—Consent 9.9, Aston 9.3, Souchong 8.6, Korokio 7.12, Ferndcn 7.11, Accra 7.0, Hani[xlen 7.0. CNEPUHI HACK HANDICAP, £llO. (One mile and a distance). —Constant Sun 8.3, Manawatu 8.0, Auctioneer 8.0, Davidstock 7.13, Saltpot 7.12, Invictus 7.7, Attentive 7.6, Decree Nisi 7.5, Tentcall 7.0. Gueress 7.0. HALCOMBE HANDICAP, £l3O. (Seven furlongs).—Aston 9.6, Green Linnet 8.11, Richfield 8.10, Ferndcn S.G, Korokio 8.6, Chief Cook 8.3, Nightmare 8.3, Calamine 7.11, Juggle 7.11, Acora 7.11, Patearoa 7.11.

RUGBY FOOTBALL. THE WAI KIWI CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Waikiwi Football Club held in the Waikiwi Hall last evening was attended by a large number of members over whom, in the unavoidable absence of the president /Mr A. W. Dallas) Mr W. Carswell presided. In forwarding a written apology for his non-attendance, Mr Dallas stated that he would not be eligible lor re-election as president owing to his state of health. “I can assure you it is only that fact and the chance 1 may be away for a few months during the season which prevents me from seeking re-election,” he continued. “I feel that in the circumstances 1 cannot do justice to the club in that position. So far as keenness goes amt interest in the -club doings I may say I hm just as keen as when 1 first joined as a member some 20 years ago. I will continue to take a very great interest wherever 1 may be, and can assure you that, if elected a vice-president 1 will always be a financial one. 1 wish to thank all members lor their support accorded tnrougnout the year, particularly Mr G. Stephens as secretary, and conclude by wishing the old club success in the 1932 season. If in Southland 1 will be willing to help in any capacity at any time.'’ Mr Oarswell expressed appreciation of Mr Dallas’s splendid work and said all members would be glad to see him speedily -restored to good health. In moving the adoption 'of the annual report (previously published) the chairman said that the past year had been one of the most eventful in the ciub’s history in view of its struggle to gain emry to the senior competition. Personally, he considered for a young team the club’s representatives had done well and it would only be a matter of a season or two beiore ihey rose to the top of the tree. He concluded by urging members to take a continued interest in club affairs, stating that the large attendance that evening was a happy augury in this respect. Mr J. F. Forde paid a tribute to the work of Mr Carswell and of the coaches, Messrs H. Agnew, W. Pay and L. Lyall. After further discussion the motion was carried. The following were elected new members: H. Crowe, G. Templet, R. Shiels, A. Todd, L. Payne, R. and A. Flynn, A. Sutherland, A. Mclntosh C. McDougall W. Dawson, D. Dyer, L. Butts and K. Woodfield. Office-bearers were elected as follows for the ensuing year: Patron, Mr R. A. Anderson, C.M.G.; president, Mr W. Carswell; vice-presidents, Messrs J. Robertson, D. M. Greig, J. F. Forde, W. Harris, J. 0 Kane, G. Fraser, A. McNeece, E. V. Mills, I*. Daubney. A. Waters, R. Harris, L. Lyall, H. Agnew and A. W. Dallas (the last mentioned in an honorary capacity for life in view of his valued services to the club) ; club captain .Mr R. Murray; honorary secretary, Mr A. Todd; honorary treasurer, Mr J. F. Forde; honorar auditor, Mr E. P. Royds; coaches, Messrs H. Agnew, L. Lyall and R. Murray; del.gates to Southland Rugby Football Union, Messrs F. Daubney H. R. Willcox and W. Carswell; general committee, Messrs B. W. Mitchell, F. Woodfield, I. Smith, G. R. Stephens, L. Smith, C. Myers, F. Fox, F. Watson, J. Forde and R. Challis. The secretary of the Star Club (Mr I. W. Campbell) wrote stating that at tonight’s annual general meeting of the Rugby Union it was the intention of his club’s delegates to move the following motion: ‘‘That the Rugby Union so amend its constitution to provide that only bona fide delegates of clubs arid of sub-unions shall be eligible for election to the Management Committee of the Southland Rugby Football Union. The writer sought the support of the Waikiwi Club in this matter which was considered one of much importance to players in general. On the motion of Mr R. Murray the meeting decided to instruct its delegates to support the remit, amended if possible to permit of the continued representation of the Southland Referees’ Association. The club's delegates were also instructed to favour the admission of an unrestricted number of teams to the senior competition. The subscription was fixed at the same rates as last year—seniors 10/-, second grade 6/-, third 3/6, fourth 2/6. Entries for the Rugby Union’s competitions ,were left in the- hands of the incoming committee. April 2 was the date selected for opening day, to be marked if possible by friendly games with other clubs. SOUTHERN DISTRICT CLUBS. ANNUAL MEETINGS. The annual meeting of the Gorge Road Football Club was held last Saturday evening, March 12, Mr J. L. Lewis being in the chair. The balance-sheet showed a credit of £B. It was decided to reduce subscriptions for the coming year from 5/- to 3/6, and that all unfinancial members be stood down. A. Meredith was granted his clearance to play for another club. The following officials were appointed: Patrons, Messrs D. McDougall and P. A. de la Perrelle M.P’s; president, Mr J. L. Lewis; vice-presidents, Messrs R. Staples, J. R. Smith, A. C. Williamson, W. Murchland, 11. Shand, A. McCallum P. Ryan, J. Baxter, T. P. Beck, L. A. Niederer, C. Evans, 0. Niederer, D. Stewart, H. Houston, Thomas and D. Sellars; secretary, Mr J. Shand; treasurer, Mr M, McCallum; sole selector, Mr J. L. Lewis; delegates to subunion, Messrs V. Freeman and J. Shand. The annual meeting of the Waimahaka Club was presided over by Mr R. Welsh, twelve members being present. The club experienced a fairly successful season. The financial position of the club was not of the best, a number of subscriptions being in arrears. The following officials were appointed: Patron, Mr A. S. Holms; president, Mr A. Ellis; secretary, Mr C. Carlaw; delegates to sub-union, Messrs D. Frazer and Mr C. Carlaw; coach, Mr A. Mitchell; auditor, Mr L. L. Mclntosh. The election of selectors, captain and vice-captain was held over in the meantime. A vote of thanks was accorded the last secretary (Mr C. Lavery), who is leaving the district, for his services to the club. LADIES’ HOCKEY SOUTHLAND ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Southland Ladies’ Hockey Association was held last evening when Mr D. Burrell presided over a good- attendance. The annual report was as follows:— ‘‘lncreased interest in ladies’ hockey was shown and was particularly noticeable not only in the city, but also in the country districts and augurs well for the coming season. Dealing with the general activities, the executive reports that the standard of play was especially good. It was gratifying to note the large addition of enthusiasts and teams from both the Southland Girls' High School and Technical College, the players of which gave creditable displays. Five teams competed in the Wednesday competition, viz., Collegiate (one), Union (one), Girls’ High School . (two), Technical College (one). Collegiate are to be congratulated on winning the ■ competition. During the first portion of the competition, four teams competed before the change-over to the Saturday half-holi-day. After the change, eight teams entered for the competition: Collegiate (two), Union (two), Thornbury (one), Girls’ High School (two) and Technical College (one). Union Club A team are to be congratulated on winning the competition, but nevertheless they frequently encountered formidable opponents, and it cannot be gainsaid that this season’s strugglers on' the field should be productive of some bright and even brilliant displays. The various playing areas were in fair condition and the pavilion and materials are in good order. The association was represented at the championship tourney at Auckland the team being under the management of Mr F. Hinton with Mrs W. R. Ronald as chaperone, and the association

wish us; to congratulate them and the whole team on their splendid record, both oir and off the field, while away from home. During the year various clubs were represented at Gore on June 3 at their seven-a-side tourney, and on August 8 a seven-a-side tourney was held in Queen’s Park. ' Eleven teams entered, the games were all well contested and in the final Waikaia were returned as winners. The consolation was won by Collegiate A team. This tournament being such a success, it is recommended that another be staged again this season. Union A team, being the win ners of (he Saturday competition, played off with Otara for the Dey Cup and, after a very keen game emerged victorious. The Southern • Sub-Association is to be congratulated on the number of members chosen for representative honours, also for the splendid response for financial assistance towards the expenses of sending a representative team to the New Zealand championship tournament. Collegiate and Thornbury clubs are also to be thanked for their generous donations for the same purpose. Tlie thanks of the association are due to the secretary (Miss P. Guest), and the treasurer (Mr E. J. Greenwood), who have carried out the duties in an able and satisfactory manner; to Mr F. J. Twiss for auditing the brooks’ and balancesheet; and to the outgoing officers and referees. ' In conclusion, the executive would like to impress officers and players that co-operation on the part of all must be forthcoming if the present season is to be a bright and flourishing one in the realm of ladies’ hockey in 1932.” The annual report, and balance-sheet were adopted without discussion. The following office-bearers were elected:—Patron, Mr J. D. Campbell; president, Mr D. Burrell; vice-presidents, Mesdames Olsen and J. H. Tattersfield and Messrs W. J. Hamilton, H. S. Cordery, and L. Holmes; hon. secretary, Miss P. Guest; hon. treasurer, Mr E. J. Greenwood; hon. auditor, Mr F. J. Twiss; executive, the above officials and the delegates appointed by the clubs. The president and Messrs J. Holland and F. Hinton were appointed a grounds comn Ittee. On the motion of Mr Hinton, it was decided to place on record appreciation of the services of Mr D. Burrell, as president during the past season. . Warm tributes were paid to the capable manner in which Miss Guest (hon. secretary), Mr. Greenwood (hon. treasurer), who had each been re-elected to the respective offices, had carried out their duties during the past 12 months, a hearty vote of thanks being passed to them. An application by the recently-formed Ex-High Club for affiliation was granted. The rules of the revised constitution were read and adopted. It was decided to hold the opening of the season on April 23. It was resolved that entries of teams must be in the hands MEN'S HOCKEY SOUTHLAND ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL MEETING. ' The annual meeting of the Southland Men's Hockey Association was held last evening when Mr .1. A. Doig presided over Messrs H. S. Cordery, J. D. Gregg, R. Boyd, P. A. Anderson, S. Smith, G. A. Hughes, G. D. Anderson, J. M. Davies, C. A. Darracott and D. Deacon. In moving the adoption of the annual report and balance-sheet (already publish edt, Mr Doig said it was gratifying to find that the sport of men’s hockey was now coming into its own. Considerable improvement, in form had taken place both in the case of the senior and junior players. He congratulated High School on winning the competition after creditable performances and referred to the satisfactory' financial position of the association. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. Mr Gregg, in speaking to the report, paid a tribute to the good work carried out by the. secretary, by Mr T. Arnold (who has now left Invercargill) and said his successor, Mr Darracott, had proved as energetic and efficient. The following office-bearers were elected: Patron, Mr J. S. Brass; president, Mr J. A. Doig; vice-presidents, Messrs R. M. Strang, J. D. Gregg, 11. S. Cordery, F. Hinton and Dr J. H. Baird (Wyndham) ; hon. secretary and treasurer, Mr *C. A. Darracott; hon. auditor, Mr 11. S. Cordery; delegates to Primary Schools’ Hockey Association, Messrs Cordery and Hughes. Messrs Doig and Brass were appointed the postponement committee, and Messrs Doig and Darracott the draw committee. It was resolved to adopt the revised constitution. A letter was received from the secret ary of the New Zealand Men’s Hockey Association advising that there was little likelihood of the Indian hockey team, visiting the Dominion this year. Mr D. C. Deacon was appointed as the association’s coach to the Technical College team. It. was resolved that the next meeting of the executive should be on -W ednesday, March 30. ATHLETICS INTER-VARSITY SPORTS. Dunedin, March 22. Otago University will now be represented at the inter-University tournament at Wellington in all branches of sport.

BOWLS. RINKS TOURNAMENT AT OTAUTAU. (From Our Correspondent.) ' Twenty-two rinks have entered for the tournament at Otautau on Good Friday, and in order that all may have a game, the Riverton Club has kindly placed its green at the disposal of the Otautau club. Following is the draw: Otautau Gre«n. First, round: Bell (Woodlands) v. (Central, Winton), Sice (Nightcaps) v. J. Scatter (Otautau), Irvine (Woodlands) v. O’Toole (Northend), Papps (Edendale) v. Service (Northend), Mcßobie (Southland) v. Castle (Invercargill), Sinclair (Otautau) v. Boyle (Nightcaps), Pierce (Central, Winton) v. Shaw (Te Rangi). Second Round: Bell v. O’Toole, Sice v. Service, J. Seat ter v. Mcßobie, Sinclair v. Shaw, Papps v. Castle, Boyle v. Pierce, (Central, Winton) v. Irvine. Third Round: J. Scatter v. Castle, Irvine v. Service, — (Central; Winton) v. Shaw, Sinclair v. Papps, Bell v. Mcßobie, Sice v. Pierce, Boyle v. O’Toole. Riverton Green. First Round: Saxelby (Otautau) v. Scandrett (Northend), Lyng (Riverton) v. Russell (Waihopai), Patrick (Riverton) v. Kissell (Te Rangi), Eccleton (Aparima v. Turnbull (Waihopai). Second Round: Saxelby •• Russell, Lyng v. Scandrett, Kissell v. Eccleton, Turnbull v. Patrick. Third Round: Lyng v. Eccleton, Saxelby v. Patrick, Turnbull v. Kissell, Russell v. Scandrett. Owing to the large number of entries, the executive has decided to increase the prize money as follows: first prize £6; second £3. TENNIS. WINTON CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS. MRS O. JAMIESON WINS SINGLES. G. 'LINDSAY AGAIN UNBEATEN. (From Our Correspondent.) Last week the finals of both, the men’s and ladies’ championships of the Winton Tennis Club were decided when Mrs O. Jamieson won the ladies’ division and G. Lindsay retained his position as champion of the men’s section. This is the twelfth season that Lindsay has gained this honour, eight of which have been in succession. The surprise in the men’s singles’ championship came when O. A'. B. Smith accounted for W. Henderson in the semifinal. Although Smith has not taken the game seriously for the past, few seasons he played well to win by 2—6, 6—4, 6 —3. Henderson did not display his usual form, and although he won the first set it was through the mistakes of his opponent. By winning the final from Smith, Lindsay added to his fine record. Since 1921 he has held the men’s premiership with the exception of one season —that- being 1924. Lindsay by no means had a walk-over from Smith and although he won 6—2, 6—3, 6 —l the games were interesting throughout. Ladies’ Championship. No little interest was evinced in (he ladies’ championship, the finalists being Miss M. Martin and Mrs O. Jamieson. Miss Martin played steadily throughout, but her partner drove and placed exceptionally well to win 6 —5, 6 —3. Handicap Doubles. The men’s handicap doubles have now reached an interesting stage. J. Raymond and N. Pierce (rec 4) accounted for the scratch men, G. Lindsay and M. Branks (owe 20), by 50 to 34. In the semi-final the former pair defeated Hogg and Cam.eron (rec 7) by 50 —42, while Dobbie and Souness (rec 3) defeated Henderson and Eastlake. INTERNATIONAL MATCHES. (Rcc. 9.25 p.m.) New York, March 21. In international tennis teams matches today Gregory Mangin defeated Boussus (France) 7 —9, 6 —4, 6 —3, 6—4, and Borotra (France),, beat Frank Shields 6 —B, 6—l, 6—3, 6—2. HARDER BALLS PROPOSAL London, March 21. The Tennis Federation, meeting at Paris, has deferred for a year the proposal for a higher standard of ball compression to enable harder balls to be manufactured and thoroughly tested. BILLIARDS. McCONACHY WELL BEHIND. (United Prrra Assn.—By Telegraph—Copyright.) (Roc. 5.5 p.m.) London, March 21. The scores in the billiards championship are: Davis 16,342, including breaks of 629 and 539; McConachy 9106, including breaks of 373 and 364.

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