SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 21822, 27 September 1932, Page 8

SPORTING

NOTES BY ROUNDABOUT.

South Canterbury entries close today.

Dunedin J.C. first day weights appear elsewhere.

Kurow Jockey Club races at Oamaru on Saturday.

The Methven Trotting Club will race next Saturday.

Wellington Spring meeting nominations are due Friday. '

A promising future is named for C. S. Donald’s pupil Iron Man.

First payment for the .lew Zealand Cup is called for Friday.

Avondale first day handicaps will be discussed on Thursday.

General entries for the N.Z. Cup gathering close next Friday.

Nominations for the New Zealand Trotting Cup close on Thursday.

E. Ludlow has been engaged to ride Minerval in the New Zealand Cup.

Acceptances for opening day of Napier Park meeting close to-morrow.

Pacer Coral Prince ricked himself recently and has been turned out for a spell.

Mr J. M. Samson’s imported mare Anne Shakespeare was bred to Iliad last week,

Acceptances for the first day of the Dunedin Jockey Club’s fixture will be taken on Friday.

J. A. Rowland’s well-bred pupil Balia Salla is a free worker and shows ability in her training essays.

Eureka Boy is likely to have a strong following in the mile and a quarter event at Methven on Saturday.

King Balboa has rejoined F. W. Ellis’s team looking in perfect condition to begin a serious preparation.

The trotter Great Nelson is creating a big impression among track watchers at New Brighton. He is working exceptionally well,

Thornton looks a bit light in condition for this time of the season and nothing of a serious nature has been asked of her yet.

Tea Party is standing up to strong work so far, but there is always a doubt about her. She hit out freely when asked to run along over half a mile on’ Saturday.

Vinegrove is likely to rejoin J. A. Rowland’s team in the near future and will do his future racing over hurdles. He has the size and substance to make good at the game.

Clatter disappointed his .connections on several occasions last season and different training methods are being tried with him. Plenty of long slow work appears to be agreeing with him. He has not been sprinted yet.

Enwood’s sister Linwood is very lazy on the tracks and rarely shows any speed in her work. It may be a different story shortly for J. A. Rowland will pilot her himself in her training. She is a good looking mare and should be able to gallop.

Swift and Sure, winner of the Maiden. Race at Wingatui on Thursday, is out of a sister to the A.J.C. Derby winner, Trivalve. The mare Chalae was purchased by the Westmere stud-master,-Mr J. Donald. Swift and Sure Was purchased at the Trentham sales by Mrs Haldane, of Hastings, in whose colours he runs.

It is probable that Cheap Money will be the first of the Riccarton two-year-olds to race this season, as she has an engagement in the novice event at the Kurow meeting this week. She is by Paper Money, from Tortrix, trained by S. Barr, and she will serve to introduce the colours of a new owner, Mr B. Savill, of Hamner. Cheap Money has shown some speed in her work and she looks like being a smart galloper.

Perhaps it is a sign of the' times but silver is popular for names of racehorses in New Zealand at present. Silver Ring, Silver Scorn, Silver Paper, Silver Streak, Silver Salver, Silver Sight, Silver Division, Silver Fern, Silver Light and Silvermine are all on the active list, with Silvern and Silvox for reinforcements. The responsibility is partly that of Silverado, but other sires represented are Valkyrian, Bisogne, Tractor, Catmint, Tea Tray and Paper Money. In two instances the dams Silverpatch and Silver Link suggest the origin of the names.

In order to meet the times American trainers are reducing their charges. Hitherto they must have been particularly well paid in that country, as it was stated that in New York State daily rates had been reduced from seven dollars to five, and that the cost of educating yearlings had been cut down to four dollars a day. In Kentuckey rates were lower. At the charges mentioned the ownership of racehorses must certainly be a luxury in New York. New Zealand’s best-known trainers would like a full stable at five dollars a day.

Kindly Light, a two-year-old filly by Chief Ruler—Razzle Dazzle, has been taken up again by F. J. McKay. She received some education- last season, but developed splint trouble and was turned. out for a good holiday. She has grown a good deal in the interim and is now a very handsome youngster with plenty of size to recommend her. She was cantered down the straight on Saturday and moved freely enough. In Sir Simper, Dazzling Raid and Kindly Light, Mr W. T. Hazlett has three racers in embvro that any owner would justifiably be proud of. particularly when bred by himself.

One of the best looking and most likely of the maiden runners at Wanganui was Mr G. M. Currie’s three-year-old Linoleum, says a northern writer. He is by Limond out of the imported mare Inlaid and he comes from one of the most successful staying English families. Linoleum looks as if he will take a bit of time, and he is only just beginning to take an interest in his business, being a lazy, looselybuilt customer. He did not show up In the race, which was his first, but he is a good actioned gelding, and Mr Currie has hopes that when his time comes he will be a really good stayer. ' .' .

Racing in the Dominion this week will be conducted by the Napier Park Racing Club at Greenmeadows and by the Kurow Jockey Club at Oamaru, both meetings being held on Saturday. On the same day there will be trotting at Methven. Two trotting events are provided on the Kurow programme. On Saturday also the New Zealand horses in Australia will step out in their most important Sydney mission, for the Australian Jockey Club’s Spring Meeting opens then. The items-in-chief on the first day of the A.J.C. Derby and the Epsom Handicap. The other events are the Hurdle Race, the Trial Stakes, one

mile and a quarter, the Spring Stakes, standard weight-for-age, one mile and a half, and the Kensington Handicap, seven furlongs. The Metropolitan, will be contested on the second day, Monday.

The three-year-old gelding Worship, who prevailed in a division dash at Geraldine on Thursday, has to be recognized as a racehorse foaled from very select circles, in addition to ranking as something of a speed merchant. Owned by his trainer, S. G. Ware, Worship is by imported Pombal (halfbrother to Limond and a son of Pommem, a' stallion quoted recently in England at a 400-guinea fee), and a winner in the Old. Country up to one mile and a half.’ Then Worship is returned as a son of the well-bred matron Homage (dam of Honour and Episode), by Absurd ~, from Eulogy (imp.), one of the most successful dams in the N.Z. Stud Book. 1 Provided he trains on the Pombal—Homage juvenile' should 1 develop into a valuable scorer for the Wingatui mentor.

It is still a fairly long cry to- the N.Z. Cup contest of November and some backers may be displaying hasty judgment in rushing in to the support of Miqerval for the two-mile handicap, but they can rest assured that he will be markedly seasoned should he line up on Nov. 5. His breeding is that of a stout racer and F. Christmas can guarantee that the descendant . of Arrowsmith has no superior for racingcondition in Riccarton equine circles at the present juncture. Fourth in the Winter Cup and with three successes to his credit since the opening day of the National gathering, Minerval appears to possess excellent Cup credentials, but it has to be remembered that a number of other’ good horses will probably come into the market later and with every cause for justification.

The New Zealand lightweight jockey, H. N. Wiggins, who rode for all hands at Randwick in the mornings, tells a good story against himself. Young Jim Barden asked Wiggins to ride a horse, and the animal being brought out, he saw a plain, if not carty-looking, fellow, an outsize in horses and decidedly in the rough, with a girth of giant proportions. However, Wiggins knows his place, and, legged up without comment, he went out to work. He found his rathei’ ordinary-looking mount moved much in contrast to his appearance; in fact, like a really good horse. “What’s this?” he asked the trainer on returning. “Just a horse called Greenline,” was the reply. Greenline, it may be stated, has proved himself one of the best sprinters in Australia, his victories including the V.R.C. Newmarket Handicap, six furlongs, with 10.2.

Sydney racegoers have not formed a high opinion of the capabilities of New Zealand riders, and as few fully-fledged Dominion jockeys have made the trip to Australia .this spring, evidently the New Zealand trainers themselves are realizing that it is better to employ Sydney horsemen (says “Cardigan”). T. Green and H. Wiggins came across early and G. Humphries is expected to ride Silver Ring in the Epsom. The apprentices G. Duncan and C. Simpson have taken out permits, but Roy Reed and T. Webster have been in Sydney so long they are no longer regarded as visitors. New Zealand riders have given some poor exhibitions in past years, but their lapses might have been largely due to the strangeness of the surroundings and inexperience. of Australian conditions. Visiting trainers are well advised to employ' the Sydney jockeys, who know every trick of the trade.

There was a winner at Geraldine on the first day of the current meeting owing his origin to a Southland sire, this being Metal Bird, a promising four-year-old unsexed performor by imported English horse Weathervane, who is now located in the Lumsden district. Thursday’s winner is out of a beautifully-bred-mare, as his dam; Stardancer, was got by Martian from Stepdancer, by.Stepniak from Pibroch, by Lochiel—Stardancer also produced Starland (Nassau),- Jazz and Limelight (to Solferino), Starmist (Autumnus) and others of lesser note. Trained at Riccarton by R. Ellis, who has effected a marked improvement in Metal Bird since the gelding came into his hands, the son of Weathervane was supported with some confidence by his connections on Thursday and duly recorded a popular victory in Christchurch circles. The Canterbury hack may win again shortly, and it may also be remarked that he will not be a solitary stake-earner from Ellis’s establishment this season.

Our Winton correspondent writes:— A recent statement by the writer that the Winton racecourse has been without a caretaker for the last twelve months has been contradicted by members of the trustees, who state that although the W.J.C. dispensed with the services of the caretaker at the end of July, the trustees of the course have engaged the caretaker. Such an explanation from official circles is reassuring and will serve to clear the air. Not only did the writer get his information from fairly reliable sources, but it has been freely rumoured of late that for some months, no one has been in charge of the reserve. With regard to the criticism of the tracks, Mr T. Hamilton, one of the trustees of the course and a grounds committeeman for a number of years, states that the tracks, considering the season that has been experienced, are in as good order as can be expected. The plough track was made available during the middle of the week. It had always been the custom not to allow work on the course proper until later on. It may also be mentioned that as a consequence of rains over the latter part of the week, the inside grass track bears a freshened appearance.

The Gisborne sire, Hunting Song, whose representative Gaine Carrington is now favoured for the Australian Jockey Club’s Derby, will have a record representation at this year’s yearling sales. Mr Gaine Carrington is sending two colts from Heather Spray and Bachelor’s Picture and o filly from Gay. Mr A. B. Williams has an extraordinarily well bred chestnut filly by Hunting Song, as she is out of a young mare by Limond in Clemency out of Sweet. Charity (imp.). An outstanding yearling is the chestnut colt by Hunting Song from Spotlight, by Nassau from Star Dancer, by Martian. Mr S. Higgs, the breeder of this colt, also has an attractive bay filly by Hunting Song from Ayah, the dam of Inferno and Jemidar. Mr R. W. Holden, of the Mana Stud, has a Hunting Song -colt out of the Demosthenes mare Speechless, and the Estate of the late J.’W.;H. Fredric, of Straford, is sending down a half-sister by Hunting Song to that good performer Seatown. There will be in addition be a very large consignment of Hunting Song colts and fillies on behalf of Gisborne breeders.

Mr F. Armstrong, who purchased Entreaty and her colt foal by Night Raid, at the dispersal sale of the Kaituna Stud, has decided to enter the brother of Phar Lap in the national sales. The colt who has been reared at Elderslie, has done extremely well, and will undoubtedly be the best brought-out representative, of .Entreaty that has yet been sent up to Trentham. All who have seen Phar Lap’s brother havp a very high opinion of him,. All Clear, the two-year-old. brother, is also doing extremely well, at Elderslie, where he is regularly exercised by- Mr Ken Austin. It is not proposed to race him until well on in the season. Per-

haps he may have only one start as a two-year-old. Another close relative to Phar Lap that will figure among the yearlings is a three-quarter sister in blobd to the champion, being a bay filly by Night Raid from Gay Round; a half-sister to Entreaty by Gay Lad. Other high-class colts by Night Raid in this year’s catalogue will include a black colt out of Star Lady, the dam of Star Stranger. This colt was bred by Mr John Porter, of Little River.

The Koatanui yearling draft for the 1933 national sales includes five colts by Limond, and two fillies. The latter two are own sisters to Veilmond and Midinette. These fillies both show exceptionah class. The colts comprise an outstanding lot. Perhaps the pick of them is the chestnut brother to Honour. There are a bay colt out of Mirabelle II (imp.);. a ‘brown colt, a brother to Raunui; a bay colt from Curtain, and thus a three-quarter brother to Veilmond; and a brown colt from Jewel of Asia (imp.). There are also a bay colt from Pombal (a half-brother to Limond) from Imprudence (imp.), and a' chestnut colt from the same sire from Drastic, which is by Absurd from Drax (imp.). Mr G. M. Currie is also sending down two fillies by Pombal—a brown filly by Pomyris (imp.) dam of Pomp, and a bay filly by Damaris. Although Mr Currie is sending down the whole of his colts this year, the draft is rather smaller than usual. In view of the fact that Limond headed the Australian winning sires’ list last season, and that so many of these yearlings are out of winner producing mares, or from choicely-bred marcs that have been added to the stud by importations from England in recent years, this draft should attract keen attention. CANTERBURY NOTES. TRACKS IN PERFECT ORDER. SIDELIGHTS ON GERALDINE. (Special to Times). Christchurch, September 24. ■ We had some rain during the week, but not enough to make the tracks soft. The going at Riccarton and also at Geraldine was perfect all the week. _ Bert Wormaid had a royal time of it at'Geraldine. He won four races with the brothers Ranelagh and Hurlingham. Both geldings are in rare form at present. Captain’s Gift and Antrim Boy were supported for the Second Hurdles at Geraldine as if they were the only two in the race. Captain’s Gift set the pace from Antrim Boy to the first fence where Antrim Boy fell. Captain’s Gift held the lead from Hounslow and Nine of Spades until six furlongs from home where they shot past him. Going into the last fence Hounslow had a good lead of Nine of Spades, but he nearly fell and Nine of Spades got away from him. Straightened up Hounslow came again and got up to beat.the' bay gelding a head with Captain’s Gift six lengths away. Hounslow was ridden into his fences to-day for the first time, and the lesson should do him a lot of good. Hurlingham owed his win in the Wainui Handicap to the nice manner in which he was handled. With fifty yard to go Worship was half a length in front of him, but he had been doing his best for. some time, and Hurlingham’s final effort was too much for him. Purse who finished second hung on well and her turn to win is not far away. The three placed horses were well clear of their nearest attendants Molten, Elgindale, Silver Streak. Of these Silver Streak showed most promise. He was in all the trouble all through the race. Time and again he tried to squeeze up on the fence only to get stopped very suddenly each time.

There was a fine finish in the Domain Trot between King’s Cup, Jimmy de Oro, and Iron Man. There were only heads between them. Had Titri gone properly she would have won. She broke twice losing forty yards each time, and then she was close up to the placed horses'at the finish. The field got away in a splendid line for the President’s Handicap, Adelphi took' up the .running from Some Toff, Red Racer, juniper with Ranelagh and Done Jose bringing up the rear. Don Jose having been banged back about one hundred yards after the start.- The order was the same all up the back and into the straight, with Don Jose and Ranelagh closing up under pressure. Don Jose took charge after entering the straight but he tired over the last fifty yards and Ranelagh with Rational II caught him on the post, there being heads between them. Adelphi was a neck away fourth. just beating Juniper. It was a fine finish. Belvoir was first out in the Steward’s Handicap and he soon established a nice lead from Inevitable and Assemble. In the straight he had to be shaken up to hold his position. First Assemble challenged while Inevitable got squeezed back. He shook off Assemble but immediately Night Recital threw out a strong challenge. Ridden out Belvoir beat Night Recital while Inevitable who came again was a close third a length ahead of Assemble. But for being shut in Inevitable might have won. Al Jolson was last. The winner was having his last chance from F. D. Jones stable. Had he not won he would have been sent home. In the Winchester Trot Lena Thorpe led all the way from Smoke Screen and Whitstone. All down the straight it looked as if Smoke Screen would get his head in front, but the mare hung on gamely and staved him off. Rey Direct who was almost as well backed as Smoke Screen was never dangerous. Had Smoke Screen gone away properly instead of losing two seconds, he would have won.

Arden’s Beauty, Kerbside and Fearsome got the worst of a bad start in the Gladstone Handicap. Royal Sceptre led from Bold Brigand and Crash. The last named got sent back and Royal Sceptre led into the straight. Below the distance Some Good ran to the front with Metal Bird in pursuit, and finishing strongly won by two lengths from Metal Bird with Bold Brigand three lengths . away. Niggerhead, Royal Sceptre, Hunting Call were the next to finish of a strung out lot. After Ranelagh won the President’s Handicap with such a ' nice finishing run it was no wonder that despite a 71b penalty tire public made the Arrowsmith gelding an almost even money favourite for the Farewell Handicap run over exactly the same ground as was the President’s. He won in exactly the same manner as he had won earlier in the day and ran it 1-5 of a second faster. The surprise of the race was Red Racer who succumbed to the favourite’s final effort by a narrow margin in the last few strides. He also had .raced in the President’s Handicap in which he did not finish in the first five. Colonel Cygnus a good second favourite ran. a wretched race. Too sore to go with the rest he was always in a hopeless position and he finished last. It is very evident that he is a winter horSe pure and simple. His prospects of winning a handicap before next winter do not look good. Craigavon tried to win from end to end, and was first 'to the straight but 'he could not run on and at the winning post he was fifth. He is not training on as he promised to do. Elude was expected to run well by his people, but after being well placed to the home turn he was outclassed in the run home. He' finished fourth Wdll back alongside Craigavon. Minerval has displaced Shatter from the position of being local favourite for the N.Z. Cup. He won so handsomely at Ashburton and again at Geraldine that he must be- given a chance in the big two mile race. F. Christmas scratched the gelding for the second day at Geraldine as soon as he won the cup.

There was a time, many years ago, when the Geraldine Cup was looked upon as a trying out race for the N.Z. Cup candidates, and on several occasions the winner of the cup at Geraldine was later on led in the winner of the N.Z. Cup. The Geraldine Cup was run over a twelve furlong course in those days. All the same Minerval must be given a royal chance in the N.Z. Cup, as there is no doubt as to his staying powers.' Our two-year-olds are still on the backward side, and T. Lloyd’s cold Silvox continues to attract most attention. He may not develop into a champion, but he should prove to be more than capable of paying his way. Word having arrived from Randwick that Silver Ring was going well and that he would be hard to beat, local punters supported him loyally. He was badly beaten and his showing was so bad that it is safe to say he is not himself. Berate’s cracked heels having dried up she has resumed work. At present she is doing nothing more than easy pacing, and she will not be accepted for in the N.Z. Cup. All going well G. Murray Aynsley will take Silver Scorn and Muff down to Wingatui for the Spring Meeting. Both of them lightened up a lot with the racing at Ashburton. Since then they have had a fairly easy time, but this morning Muff galloped a mile and Silver Scorn went seven furlongs. Neither of them were allowed to do their best. It will be a great pity if Silver Scorn continues to get as excited on race days as she did at Ashburton. Shatter continues to please his trainer. He will strip better at the Kurow meeting, to be held at Oamaru, than he did at Ashburton. Given that the going is firm he will race well, but not otherwise. Cricket Bat continues to be watched by everybody when he steps out to work, and he is worth watching. His work proclaims that he has only to keep sound to win some classic events. Speed rather than stamina will be his long suit. DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. SPRING MEETING HANDICAPS. The following weights have been declared by the handicapper (Mr A. L. Canter) for the first day of the Dunedin Jockey Club’s Spring meeting:— SPRING HURDLES, £lOO. One mile and a-haif.

NEW BRIGHTON TROTTING CLUB. OCTOBER MEETING. HANDICAPS DECLARED. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, September 26. Following is the New Brighton Trotting Club’s handicaps for the October meeting on August 8:— INNOVATION HANDICAP, (harness), £lOO. Class 3.50. One mile and a-half. Roydon’s Pride scr Page Girl scr Harvest Dillon scr Scribbler scr Our Triumph scr Tiny Guy scr Peter Conquest scr Norman Fox scr Alt Parrish scr yds bhd Resound Gift scr Bell Heather 12 Mataunga Rey scr Raclaim 24 Real Belle scr Amonos 48 Lee Boy Scr Margaret Parrish 72 Master Wrack scr Tanepai 72 Rembrandt scr Germamcus 96 Harvest Lady scr Miss Wilkes 96 Worthy Merit scr Welcome Guy 96 Patchman scr Dillfashion 108 Honeymoon scr SHIRLEY HANDICAP, £l2O. (Hamess). Class 3.40. One mile and a-half. Little Victor scr Bingen Chief scr Directum scr Major Brent scr Desert Maiden scr Ruin scr Titri scr Golden Ronald Derby scr Harvester scr Silver 'Whip scr Chiming Day scr Good Companion scr Happy Lass 12 Reylena scr Betty Axworthy 12 Cloudy Range scr Goldspear 12 Dolly Huon scr Midnight Sun 12 Golden Direct scr Mihad 12 Tenor Reylet scr Bonny Prince 12 Golden Cross scr Silver Bird 21 Goldworthy scr Elsie De Oro 36 Ayr Lass scr Craganour 36 WAIMAIRI HANDICAP, £2OO. (Harness). Class 4.40. Two miles. Tempest scr Lily Harold 12 Tempo scr Silver De Oro 12 Great Chenault scr Gold Tinge 12 Todd Lonzia scr Wild Guy 12 Nelsonian scr Travis 24 Eureka Boy scr Pageant DOr 24 Nimbus scr Ron 24 Boneta scr War Paint 36 Tini Urla scr Mr Penalty 36 Guy Denver scr Kelp 48 Holly Bank scr Editor 48 Lord Princess Matchlight scr Mauritius 72 yds bhd Nimble Direct 84 Wrecker 12 Pageant 96 SUMMER HANDICAP, ' £l2O. (Harness). Class 3.0. One mile and a-quarter. Indianopolis scr Mihad scr First Aid scr Te King! scr Tatsy De Oro scr Hard Words scr Harvester scr yds bhd Titri scr White Stranger 12 Bingen Spiers scr Rare Pronto 12 Wee Parrish scr Avaunt 12 Little Victor scr Indian Author 12 Good Companion scr Betty Wrack 12 Elsie De Oro scr Lord Lupin 12 Dollar King scr Plain Silk 24 Goldworthy scr Lc Fashion 24 Great Locanda scr Stowaway 24 Craganour scr Autowin 24 Authorwood scr Taxpayer 18 AVON HANDICAP, £l5O. (Harness). Class 2.45. One and a-quarter miles. Gold Country scr Rollo 24 Colorado scr Arikitoa 24 Ayrmont Chimes scr King Pointer 24 Muriel De Oro scr Impromptu 24 Linkman scr Great Logan 24 Dillon Logan scr Free Advice 48 yds bhd Carmel 48 Cranleigh 12 Harold Logan 60 Enawah . 12

RUGBY FOOTBALL THE SOUTHLAND UNION. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. The weekly meeting last evening of the Management Committee of the Southland Rugby Football Union was attended by Messrs W. Baird (president, in the chair), A. H. Courtis, T. R. Meredith, L. R. Lopdell, A. J. Geddes, N. R. Brown, H. F. Stran- F. Daubney. W. A. H. Oliver, J. L. Oughton, W. Robison, A. Mitchell and R. G. Kitto. Letters expressing appreciation of the hospitality extended to the Otago schools’ representative fifteen and w the Wellington touring team during their recent visits to Invercargill were received from the secretaries of the Otago and Wellington Unions respectively. On the motion of Mr Geddes it was decided to write to Mr and Mrs James Hamilton, of Bluff, thanking them for the hospitable manner in which they had entertained the local and visiting University teams over the week-end. It was decided to write to the local bands thanking them for turning out at the Galbraith benefit match last Saturday. An application by the Civic and Battalion Bands for the use of Rugby Park for a football match on October 1 was granted. An application by the committee of the Southland Cricket Association for permission to use the Biggar street pavilion during the forthcoming cricket season was granted subject to certain conditions. The secretary of the sixth grade sub-committee wrote thanking the Management Committee for grounds provided during the season and the referees who controlled the games. He drew attention to the fact that the Queen’s Park grounds were very unsuitable and stated that there would not be much improvement, even with extensive draining, on account of the ground being situated in a depression. I'.' went on to say that the lower Eastern Reserve, commonly known as Doon street, was one of the driest grounds in Invercargill and it had the great advantage of its central position. The matter was referred to the grounds committee for its attention next season. Mi’ Baird congratulated Mr Geddes on the excellent performance put up by the Pirates team in the match against ’Varsity. He also referred to the good record of the Pirates team and attributed it to consistent training during the season. ALBION CLUB, GORE. ANNUAL SMOKE SOCIAL. The Albion Football Club held its annual smoke concert in the Gore Town Hall on Saturday evening, when there was an excellent attendance of club members, representatives of the Eastern Southland Rugby Sub-Union and members of other clubs. Prior to the commencement of the function those present stood in silence as a tribute to the late Alan Ritchie. Mr F. Steel presided, and extended a cordial welcome to members and visitors. During the evening Mr I. W. Martin presented the Wallis Shield won by the Albion Club for the first time since 1914. In presenting the shield Mr Martin said that Albion had just failed on numerous occasions to win the championship honours and it must therefore be gratifying to have their efforts crowned with success. Their win had been well deserved and throughout the season a fine club spirit had existed among the members. The club owed a great deal to its coach and captain, Mr D. G. Grant. In the absence of the captain, the club captain accepted the shield and also paid a tribute to Mr Grant. Numerous toasts were honoured during the evening, including that of the “K Cup Winners,” and a number of enjoyable items were given by Wallis’ orchestra, Messrs A. H. Smith, J. Churstain, F. O’Neill, P. Kelly and A. Richardson. GORE HIGH SCHOOL v. QUEENSTOWN. On Saturday the Gore High School first fifteen, under the charge of Mr D. G. Grant, played Queenstown juniors. The teams were:— Queenstown. —E. Scheib; F. Ross, C. Downey, R. Robertson; T. Murdoch (capt.), John McSoriley; J. Downey: I. Brown, R. Creighton, J. Buckham, R. Smith, F. Gray, J. Brown, R. Hansen, B. Inglis. Gore High School.—R. Anderson: K. Hunter, A. Miller, E. Sizemore; J. Hunter, C. Mason; E. Wyeth: W. Milne, N. Mac Gibbon, M. Nixon, W. Keating. W. Lindley, N. Aitken, J. Stewart, M. Paterson. The High School team proved too fast for the opposition and won by 31 points to 6. Splendid weather prevailed and the boys experienced a delightful trip. BOATING INVERCARGILL CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Invercargill Boating Club was held last night, Mr F. J. Biggs presiding over a large attendance of members. The annual report was as follows:— “The past season has been the most active since the revival of the club some three years ago. The membership totalled 73 active and 10 honorary members, a slight increase on the previous season. During the year 23 club races and four Sander’s Cup trials were conducted by the club officials, a number of the boats also competing at Bluff and Invercargill regattas. The fortnightly meetings have been exceptionally well attended, the members showing keen interest in all club affairs. During the season Messrs J. McKenzie, Albert Townsend and Charles Sutton, three club members, were called to rest. The sympathy of the club is extended to the bereaved families. The racing season commenced on October 31 and the events were keenly contested throughout. The fol—J

lowing were the results of the year’s racing:—George Munro Cup, Mr Pasco’s Rosita; Hokonui Cup, V. Jackson’s Ariel; A. E. Arthur Cup, M. Pasco’s Rosita; Andrew Jackson Cup, M. Pasco’s Rosita;. F. Parson’s Cup, G. Gough’s Huia; Gordon Johnston Cup, C. Foster’s Ulva; Hatch Trophy, H. Gough’s Rata; Opening Trophy, G. Gough’s Huia. We extend to the above trophy winners our congratulations and trust that the coming season will see many more such contests for the fine collection of trophies. An “Oldtimers” ’and also a Change-over race were sailed at the conclusion of the season. It is intended to institute these races as annual events. The Stewart Island Yacht Club graciously afforded our club the opportunity of representing the province at the Sanders Cup contest held in Wellington during January last. Although not successful in the contest the crew gained valuable experience which manifested itself in the concluding races of the season. The club wishes to thank those who assisted in sending the boat and crew to the contest and especially Messrs F. J. Biggs, J. Hatch, A. J. Ball and A. E. Fordham (the canvassers) for the amount of work they did on this occasion. The members have been busy during the winter months erecting a boat staging at the Invercargill wharf. The structure, which is now nearing completion, will 5 prove an asset to the club for years to come, providing a place of safety for the yachts and dinghies when not in use. The work has been carried out under the supervision of Mr G. Gough to whom much credit is due for the substantiality of the structure. Leading lights were installed on the wharf by the City Council. We are very much indebted to them for this work which has proved a boon to the boat owners using the channel after dark. The balance-sheet shows a small balance on hand. The heavy outgoings were caused by the erection of the staging already mentioned. During the season the annual picnic was held at Sandy Point, where an enjoyable time was had by all who attended. The season was closed with the annual social held on May 14. A large number of members attended and a pleasant evening was spent. Our thanks are due to Mr J. Colbran, the lady helpers and the musicians who assisted to make this evening a success. In conclusion we wish to express our appreciation to the launch men who patrolled the course during the season, the donors of trophies, and the Press for the publishing of notes and reports of races, etc. Our thanks are also due to the members responsible for the many improvements to the shed and equipment and to the handicapper, Mr J. Hastings and club officials who carried out their duties faithfully throughout the year. A Southland Provincial Yacht and Motor Boat Association was established in July to take control of the sport in Southland. This is a position which the club has worked hard to attain. With the new boats which have been built and acquired during the winter the prospects for the coming season are indeed very bright. We congratulate the members on the fine sporting spirit evident during the .past year and trust that the same spirit will be carried on with the advancement of the club.” In moving the adoption of the annual report, the chairman expressed gratification at the season’s activities and said that considering the improvements effected to the club’s plant, the financial position was very satisfactory. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. The following office-bearers were elected for the ensuing season:—Patron, Mr A. J. Ball, jun.; vice-patron, Mr R. A. Anderson; president, Mr J. F. Biggs, vice-presidents, Messrs G. Munro, A. S. Russell, O. E. Johnstone, J. Hargest, M.P., H. Wilson, T. Metcalfe, F. Webber, J. Rigg, S. Wilson, V. Jackson, J. Hatch; club captain, Mr A. Pasco; vice-captain, Mr G. Dickson; committee, Messrs A. McLean, A. Lawton, M. Pasco, G. Gough, J. J. Gough, N. Blair, J. Harry, A. Robertson, T. Ballantyne, I. Gough, H. Riddell and J. Nelson; handicappers, Messrs J. Hastings and J. J. Gough; time-keepers, Messrs G. Munro, A. E. Arthur and M. Pasco; secretary, Mr J. Nelson; treasurer, Mr W. Hefford; hon. auditors, Mr C. E. Borne; custodian, Mr G. Gough; postponement and sailing committee, Messrs G. Dickson, J. J. Gough, V. Jackson, A. Pasco and H. Riddell; reporter, Mr I. Gough. Mr J. Hastings was appointed a life member of the club. Eulogistic references were made to the work of Mr W. Hefford (the retiring secretary), who declined re-elec-tion for such office. The opening of the season was fixed for Labour Day, all the boats to sail for Sandy Point.

TENNIS INVERCARGILL CLUB. ENTHUSIASTIC ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Invercargill Tennis Club, which was held in Everybody’s last evening, was the most enthusiastic for many years. The president, Dr. J. G. Macdonald, was in the chair and thirty members were present. In moving the adoption of the annual report (already published) the chairman complimented the club on the big improvements made to the courts. The problem of drainage had for many years caused concern, but it was anticipated that it was now overcome. Everything pointed to a most successful season. The report was adopted without discussion. The election of office-bearers resulted: President, Dr. J. G. Macdonald (reelected); vice-presidents, Messrs L. R. L.ndell, I. D. Jack and H. K. Sumpter; hon. secretary, Mr G. Burk; hon. treasurer, Mr E. Rout; committee, Misses Basstian and Shand, Messrs R. Hanan, A. J. Deaker, J. Strettell and L. Cockerill; club captain, Mr A J. Deaker; hon. auditor, Mr H. Sutton; delegates to Southland Lawn Tennis Association, Messrs A. J. Deaker. I. D. Jack and H. K. Sumpter. Opening day was fixed for Saturday next, October 1. Among the resignations received was that of Mr J. J. W. Pollard, for many years president of the club. It was decided to write to Mr Pollard expressing appreciation of his services to the club. Fourteen new members were elected. A motion was carried that entrance fees be suspended for the year. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the retiring office-bearers. PACIFIC SOUTH-WEST TOURNEY. FINAL OF THE DOUBLES. (Rec. 8.5 p.m.) Los Angeles, September 25. Allison and Van Ryn won the men’s doubles final at the Pacific South-West tennis tournament, defeating Vinesand Gledhlll, the national champions, 6—3, 6—4, 8-4. RIFL-E SHOOTING INVERCARGILL MINIATURE CLUB. The Monday section of the Invercargill Defence Miniature Rifle Club held its weekly shoot at the Drill Hall last evening when the first round of a three-night own-handicap competition was fired. The highest scores off the rifle were: A. Mann 79, S. Wall 78. The following is a list of scores with handicaps: B. Tinnock 75—4—79; W. Winder 72—6—78; R. Steele 72—6—78; S. Wall 78—scr—78; A. Mann 79—3 pen 2—78; L. H. Browne 72—5—77; I. O. Shepard 72—5—77; M. Sheehan 75—2—77; G. Kelly 75—2—77; W. S. Brown 71—5— 76; J. Morrison 74—2—76; Mrs Morrison 72—4—76. WRESTLING MAMOS DEFEATS DETTON. Auckland. September 26. A professional wrestling contest at the Town Hall to-night between Hany Manios and Dean Detton ended in the sixth round in favour of Mamos. The last-named gained the first fall m the third round with a double leghold and press following a couple of dumps. Detton evened in the fifth round with a body press after two flying tackles.

The match ended sensationally in the sixth round when Detton jumped on his opponent’s back, but was suddenly twirled and dumped to the mat, Mamos obtaining the deciding fall with a body press.

CRICKET THE GORE CLUB. ANNUAL REPORT. Following is the annual report to be presented at the annual meeting of the Gore Cricket Club. The cricket season for 1931-32 was one of the most successful yet experienced by the Gore Club. Although only one team was entered in the district competition, it was composed of young players, who exhibited a marked enthusiasm in every department of the game. Consequently the Gore Club finished the only completed round with the highest points, thus virtually winning the competition. Howeyer, a second round was commenced which did not reach finality. The attendance at practice right through the season was most consistent, which fact undoubtedly accounted for the success achieved by the team. It is to be hoped that such a state of affairs will continue this season. It was mainly due to the fact that some of the older members did not play last season that the club entered only one team, but in view of the increasing popularity of the game in Eastern Southland it is again the committee’s recommendation that an effort be made to field two teams this year. The leading batting and bowling averages for the season are as follows— Batting: W. Macara, 9 innings, 3 not out, 273 runs, 45.5 average; M. O’Shea, 11 innings, 1 not out, 242, 24.2 average. Bowling: D. Agnew, 41 wickets, 232 runs, 5.6 average; C. Campbell, 26 wickets, 178 runs, 6.8 average. The club was represented in the Eastern representative team by the following members: M. O’Shea, W. Macara, D. Agnew, C. S. Campbell. We extend our congratulations to each of the other three teams which qualified for the second round, namely, Tapanui, Edievale and Celtic A. The Tananui team in particular performed well, although it was its fi season in the competition. We are still privileged to use the fine hostel grounds, thanks to the generosity of the High School Board of Governors. During the year the club paid a donation of £lO to the High School Board of Governors to assist in the procuring of a mower, which is now in use on the grounds. Cricket caps were obtained and worn by members of the team. It is with deep regret that the committee records the passing of the late Mr Hugh McCorkindale, who, besides donating miniature shields on various occasions, always took a very keen interest in all matters connected with the club. His loss will be felt not only by the club but also by the cricketing fraternity of Eastern Southland. The team met with some difficulty in the matter of travelling again last season. It would perhaps be of advantage if the competition were divided into two sections in the future, as the number of teams now competing would warrant this taking place. The club’s finances have fallen considerably as compared with last year’s balance, a credit of only 17/- being shown by this year’s statement of receipts and payments. There are accounts outstanding amounting to some £7 or £B, which the committee recommends should be met as soon as possible. Fortunately the club possesses sufficient material with which to commence the hew season. Our thanks are due to our vicecaptain, Mr A. D. Reid, who generously provided his car for the club’s use during the whole season. In conclusion, the outgoing committee wishes the club every success during the coming year, and asks members to accord it their whole-hearted support. EX-HIGH v. HIGH SCHOOL. The following team will represent ExHigh against High School at the Caledonian Ground on Wednesday: Anderson, Allen, Barron, Columb, Curtin, Gerken, Kelly, Macara, McKenzie, Ritchie, Schultz. GOLF THE GORE CLUB. A mixed foursome will be played at Croydon on Wednesday, September 28, and Saturday, October 1, for trophies donated by Fleming and Co. Players may arrange their own partners and foursomes. GORE LADIES’ CLUB. The following is the draw for a sealed holes match to be played on Thursday, September 29; Miss Ritchie v. Mrs Sinclair; Miss S. Inder v. Mrs Boult; Mrs Hamilton v. Mrs J. Ross; Miss K. Kirk v. Mrs McCreath; Miss L. Paterson v. Miss Noake; Mrs Perry v. Mrs Piper; Miss J. Paterson v. Miss K. Jopp; Mrs Kirby v. Mrs Crosbie; Miss J. Rogers v. Mrs John Brown; Miss M. Rogers v. Mrs J. M. Boyne; Mrs Caverhill v. Mrs Piller; Mrs A. Wilson v. Miss Rhodes; Mrs Stroud v. Miss W. Patterson; Mrs J. A. Brown v. Miss Bannerman. C grade for Friday, September 30: Miss Dolamore v. Miss Green; Mrs G. Peterson v. Miss M. Graham; Mrs C. Wilson v. Miss V. Graham. Members are requested to arrange partners for the mixed foursomes to be played on the Croydon links on Wednesday, September 28 and Saturday, October 1. ’THE OTAUTAU CLUB. (From Our Correspondent.) Following is the result of the first September medal round played on the Otautau links: H. Farr, 97—24 —73; A. Fisher, 89—15—74; A. Milne, 81—6— 75; C. Renowden, 93—18—75; J. Stevens, 99—20—79; F. Smith, 89—9—80; W. Reekie, 100—20—80; H. Smyth, 110 —22—88. Handicap reduction: A. Fisher to 13. Following is the draw for second September medal to be played on October 3: Fisher v. Milne; Smith v. D. Stevens; Reekie v. Renowden; J. Stevens v. Farr; Smyth v. Janson; Sinclair v. Stephens; McAlpine v. Sadlier; Brass a bye. BOXING NEW ZEALAND CHAMPIONSHIPS. SOUTHLANDERS’ OPPONENTS. (Special to the Times.) New Plymouth, September 26. The Southland boxers competing at the New Zealand championships arrived all well and confident. The draw for the first night is as follows: Moseley v. Hawes (Christchurch); Pasco v. Mansfield (Wellington); Prendergast v. Mullins (Stratford). Mr A. E. Tall has been appointed a judge for the championships. OXLEY KNOCKS OUT LECKIE. Hastings, September 26. Ted Oxley (Pahiatua) knocked out Johnnie Leckie (Napier) in the sixth round of a scheduled 15-round professional contest at Hastings to-night. While it lasted the bout was lively, but after the first two rounds Leckie was never in the picture.

st lb st lb Captain’s Gift 11 11 Fair Exchange 9 0 Morena 11 8 Royal Game 9 0 Antrim Boy 11 5 Segrave 9 0 Sports King Silver Salver 9 9 11 9 Shipshape 9 0 TRIAL STAKES, £75. Six furlongs. Bitractor 8 5 Rocket 8 2 Prince Tractor 8 5 Worship 8 2 Reminder 8 5 Orangapai 8 0 Ruatui 8 5 Gold Dress 7 11 Blazon 8 2 Irish Lady 7 11 Fair Vision 8 2 Palantua 7 11 Golden King Made Money 8 8 2 2 Purse Southern 7 11 Mobile 8 2 Princess 7 11 Profit and Loss 8 2 Witch of Erin 7 11 MAUNGATUA HANDICAP, £80. furlongs. Six Kerbside 9 3 Fleeting Glance 7 12 Royal Sceptre 9 2 Shamfight 7 12 Silver Scorn 8 13 Rothen 7 11 Tippling 8 12 Hystride 7 11 Hurlingham 8 10 Traylavah 7 9 Cough 8 4 Hunting Call 7 8 First Song 8 2 Fine Weather 7 8 Tracsono 8 1 Irish Lancer 7 7 Irish Chieftain 7 13 Kamel Pasha 7 7 Worship 7 12 Pink Paper 7 7 ELECTRIC HANDICAP, £120. Six longs. furFair Weather 9 0 Lord Argosy 7 10 Ruling Light 8 13 Arrowmaid 7 8 Ringing Cheer 8 11 Tout le Mond 7 7 Assemble 8 7 Blue Metal 7 3 Last March Al Jolson 8 8 6 2 Night Lad 7 0 MOSGIEL HANDICAP, £150. One mile and a-quarter. Cricket Bat 9 7 Don Jose 7 2 Shatter 8 4 Paris 7 0 Town Major 7 12 Toreador 0 Mount Boa 7 12 Muff 7 0 Red Racer 7 11 Black Mint 7 0 Waterpower Colonel Cygnus 7 7 10 8 Some Toft 7 0 OCTOBER HANDICAP, £100. Seven furlongs. Ranelagh 10 3 Taboo 8 3 Ruling Light 9 5 Filosol 8 3 Waterpower 8 12 Flower 8 1 Rin Tin Tin 8 9 Rocket 7 13 Adelphi 8 8 Wealth 7 13 Gallant Fox 8 6 Some Toff 7 13 Al Jolson 8 5 The Sun 7 13 TAIOMA HANDICAP, £80. Five furlongs. Kerbside 9 5 Bold Brigand 7 11 Royal Sceptre 9 3 Genteel 7 10 Hula Belle 8 12 Silver Streak 7 9 Gold Paper 8 6 Shock 7 ■8 Some Good 8 5 Molten 7 8 Arden’s Beauty 8 4 Kinnihi 7 7 Tracsono 8 2 Shamata 7 7 Prince Tractor 7 13 Look Smart 7 7 Shamfight 7 12 Repudiation 7 7 Rothen 7 11 Toe Dance 7 7

NEW BRIGHTON HANDICAP, £150. (Harness). Trotters only. Class 4.55. miles. Two Our Bingen scr Molly Molloy 48 Great Harvester scr Modern Girl 72 Garner scr Stanley Bingen 72 Dillfashion scr Great Burton 72 Radley scr Louis Bingen 84 Welcome Guy scr Dark McKinney 96 Real Boy scr King’s Voyage 108 Rapture scr Gay Paree 132 yds bhd Fairyland 36 BEACH HANDICAP, £140. (Harness). Class 4.55. One and a-quarter miles. Lily Harold scr Editor 24 Tempo scr Eugene De Oro 24 Kreisler scr Tactless 24 Eureka Boy scr Dusolina 24 Travis scr Apex 24 Rokena scr Our Bird 24 Pageant D'Or scr Royal Comrade 36 Ron scr Steel All 36 Automatic scr Some Guy 35 Pronto Bingen scr Baron Bingen 55 Our George scr Neeoro 48 yds bhd Nimble Direct 48 Nor’ Wester 12 ..Princess Bracken 12 Mauritius 48 Netta Oro 12 Golden Pedro 48 War Paint 12 Pageant 48 Kelp 24 Major Lind 48 FAREWELL HANDICAP, £130. (Saddle). Class 2.17. One mile. Willie Derby scr Lord Matchlight scr Pearl Logan scr Native Berry scr Belle Lorrimer scr yds bhd Aristotle scr Princess Thea 12 Headlight scr Kreisler 12 Location scr Awaiti 12 Nelson’s Chum scr Sister Rose 12 Royal Wrack scr Wild Guy 12 Royal Parade scr Nor’ Wester 24 Holly Bank scr Sunchild 36