SPORTING’

Southland Times, Issue 22061, 7 July 1933, Page 10

SPORTING’

NOTES BY SIR MODRED.

Victoria R.C’s. Grand National fixture will be closed at Flemington on Saturday.

Baanya, hurdle winner at Flemington, ranks as a useful jumper from Tasmania.

The acceptances for the Wellington R.C’s. Winter meeting first day are one up on last year.

When Koda Pen won m Sydney on Wednesday for J. T. Jamieson he was heavily backed.

A. D. Webster was due to leave Wellingtpn for Sydney yesterday with eight racehorses.

Aucklander Tavern Knight may race at Trentham after an absence of over six months.

The Cracksman, winner of V.R.C. Steeplechasers’ Flat Race this week, is in the G.N. Steeplechase.

Purchased by Mr G. Lyon during a recent visit to Maoriland, Compris is shining in India.

At latest advice Compris was favourite for the Governor’s Cup race in India next month.

Entries for the Waimate Hunt Steeplechase meeting (July 20) have been extended until to-morrow.

It is reported from Melbourne that the injured crack jockey, W. Duncan, is improving.

Reports from Avondale state that Paddon schooled well there twice during last week.

In the event of Solan io failing to win over hurdles at Trentham Aucklanders will grieve.

New Zealand-bred Blixten, by .Night Raid, is favourite for Melbourne and Caulfield Cups.

The lightweight jockey, A. H. Eastwood, has no engagements at the Wellington Winter meeting.

11. Cutts will take Zeebrugge, Drum Fire and Heather Glow to race at Trentham fixture.

Great Northern Guineas winner, Gold Trail, has been taken up again by J. Cameron (Hastings).

It is stated that Red Heckle has been sent to the North Island for use as a station hack.

Stout-hearted Manawhenua was wider orders to leave Auckland for Trentham this week.

Wellington R.C. has decided to protest against the proposed large increase in “Turf Register” price.

Compris was not the only Maorilander to score in Colombo, as Hunter’s Moon also took a stake in that quarter.

Tattersall’s Club will open the spring season in Sydney with a rise of £450 in stakes (one day).

No mare has won a Melbourne Cup with over 7.0, but Wakeful (10.0) was second to Lord Cardigan.

Great Australian racing mare Wakeful, was by Trenton, a gallant son of mighty Musket.

J. T. Jamieson has taken his English mare, Podokes, to Sydney to be mated with a N.S.W. stallion.

The two-year-old Falstaff, by Tippler—No’ Belle, shipped from Auckland to Sydney, is for G. Young’s team.

A Sydney writer states that some of Silver Scorn’s wins were against inferior company. But was this so?

Of the last eleven meetings held by the Oamaru Jockey Club ten of them have been financially successful, the last seven in succession.

A reason is being sought for the moderate acceptance of eight horses for the Wellington Steeplechase, £6O0 —a handicap maximum of 12.0 may be advanced.

Owners of moderate or even promising cross-country performers would hardly care to oppose Billy Boy (12.0). Callamart (11.10) and Make Up (11.3) in Wellington Steeplechase.

C. J. Graves points out in Sydney Referee:— “Silver Scorn’s 9.3, compared with weight-for-age, is a pound higher than Peter Pan’s 9.7 for Melbourne Cup, and thus she is technically the topweight.

Dimedin Evening Star points out that at the beginning of the current season the Oamaru Jockey Club reduced its admission charges from 7/6 to 5/- to the inside enclosure, and despite this reduction of 331 per cent., the reecipts from this source were about £2O better last Saturday than at the same meeting a year ago.

The fact that Karapoti has won in India of late, Compris and Hunter’s Moon proved successful in Ceylon, Wakatipu gained winning brackets in South Africa, and Tea Trader scored on several occasions in America must redound to the credit of New Zealand as a thoroughbred-producing country. The performance of the Maorilanders enumerated means the opening up of foreign markets to distressful New Zealand. and will thus constitute a bitter pill for opponents of the turf to swallow, particularly as a golden harvest from this source would hardly benefit these narrow-minded persons first hand.

Ancient Australian and New Zealand blood was in evidence when a two-year-old colt called Lord Caledon won a seven-furlong youngster event at Caulfield (Melb.). Well spoken of as a future useful performer in embryo Lord Caledon was got by imported Caledon (by Hurry On, and brother to Coronach, winner of the Derby and. St. Leger and £48,000 in stakes) from Thaisa by Comedy King (imp.) from Lady Lybia, by Antaeus (son of Sir Modred) from Lady Trenton (a great performer), by Trenton from Black Swan, by Yattendon. Under the detailed circumstances of breeding Lord Caledon should stay on as long as a small boy in a lolly shop.

Three-year-old New Zealander Hunter’s Moon, who accompanied Coipris to Ceylon, also won a race fli that distant outskirt of the British Empire. The Maoriland juvenile is returned as a smart galloper by Hunting Song from Tino Atua, by Finland from La Cloche, by St. Leger from Campania, by Robinson Crusoe, and tracing back on the maternal side to Yattendon Lady Chester (imp.), by Stockwell. It will be gathered that there is a strong blend of New Zealand and Australian blood in the Ceylon winner’s composition in the female line through good St. Leger for the Dominion, and Finland and Robinson Crusoe on the Commonwealth side. Hunter’s Moon first became known as a successful racehorse m his home district of Gisborne, where he scored at his first attempt as a youngster at the Gisborne Turf Club Winter fixture last season, winning the Maiden Plate in ibe hands of K.

Voitre and racing for his breeder Mr F. Goodman.

The committee of the Canterbury Jockey Club has approved of the following programme for the proposed Relief Race meeting, to be held on August 26, subject to the necessary permission being obtained and the remission of all taxes granted:—Novice Handicap, £BO, for horses that have never won a race at time of starting (6f.); Riccarton Hurdle Race Handicap, £l3O (ljm.); Relief Handicap, £l3O (l}m.); Benefit Steeplechase Handicap, £l5O (about 2Jm.); Camp Handicap, £lOO, hacks (Im.); City Handicap, £lOO (7f.). The total stakes for the six races will be £690. Admission charges were decided upon as follows:—Front gates 1/-, motor cars 1/-, inside enclosure only 1/6.

One of L. G. Morris’s rising two-year-old pupils is a gelding by Hunting Song from Enthusiasm, by Panmure from Martia, by Martian from Perolina (imp.) by Persimmon. A good racehorse in her day Enthusiasm will be remembered as the winner of the N.Z. Derby at Riccarton in 1922 and the Great Northern Derby at Auckland in 1923, to say nothing of the Wellington Cup in 1926.

It has been stated that Berate, by Silverado, who has just been taken up again after enforced spells caused by mishaps does not possess the brilliance of her ex-stablcmate, Silver Scorn, and this may be correct to some extent, but she is a very promising galloper and has already given her breed-er-owner, G. Murray Aynsley, every indication that she will develop into a stayer. When she was preparing in the spring of the closing season, with New Zealand Cup engagement in view, the juvenile from Reproachful (dam ot Chide) stretched out on several occasions over ten furlongs in a very encouraging fashion, as an interested observer from the south can testify by reason of eye observation and the hands of a timepiece.

Of the leading youngsters engaged in Melbourne Cup, Hall Mark, by Heroic, will carry 7.8—81 b over w.f.a.— while Blixten, by Night Raid, has been assessed at 7.5. The latter is trained by G. Price and recently attracted widespread attention by scoring in a mile event for two-year-olds at Randwick—an eight furlong contest provides a very severe test for a youngster, particularly where the progeny of Night Raid are concerned, as they do not appear to mature at an early stage.

The stewards of the Wellington Racing Club (reports “The Watcher in The Dominion) were asked on Monday last, by the new owner of Takakua, Mr J. Jameson, to reinstate the horse in his Wellington engagements. So far as the Wellington races are concerned, Takakua, owned and trained by W. M. Bennett, was withdrawn by Bennett, who, on the facts placed before the stewards, was the only person, they could recognize at the time, and it was therefore deemed impossible to accede to Mr Jameson’s request.

Messrs W. R. Kemball, E. Simpson, and J. W. Lowe arrived in Wellington on Tuesday by the Wanganella from Sydney. The horses Red Sun, Sage, and Gladium were also brought back to Maoriland following on unsuccessful campaigns in Australia. Mr Ebb. Simpson’s representative, Gladium (Shambles—Degage) raced prominently, but unsuccessfuly in Sydney, while J. W. Lowe’s pair, Red Sun and Sage, gave moderate displays in their respective classes in Melbourne, a surprising result in the case of the former,. who may, however, soon pick up again in the land of his adoption—he is an Australian by birth.

The Daily Express states that the annual report of the Racecourse Betting Control Board shows that, for the first time since the introduction of the racecourse totalisator four, years ago, the revenue has been sufficient to meet all working expenses and to provide interest on the £2,250,000 of borrowed capital. It is further expected that the accounts will show a useful surplus, which will be available as a set-ofc against losses in previous years. The turnover during 1932 reached the record figure of £4,000,000. In the flat racing season an average of £5OOO per hour was taken during the periods in which the ticket-selling windows were open. The improved financial results arise, however, in the main from substantial economies in working.

North Island owner-trainer A. D. Webster was scheduled to leave Wellington on Thursday by the Wanganella on another of his periodical trips to Australia, taking with him eight horses, and accompanied by the jockeys J. Barry and his son Tito Webster, the latter of whom is now reported to be putting on weight. Webster’s string was to include: —Movie Star, Hunt the Slipper, Bayacre, Huntique, The Mirror, Gay Seaton (in whom he now has a partnership interest), the two-year-old Lord Quex —Wedded filly, and a yearling colt by Paper Money—Piquant (imp.), by Somme Kiss (Sunstar) from Crundel Chick, by Fowlingpiece, son of Carbine. The Paper Money youngster is a brother to Dollar Princess.

An interesteing racehorse transaction is reported from Auckland, in that the good six-year-old gelding Lord Vai, by Valkyrian from Sweet Colleen, has been disposed of by Mr J. Clothier (Matamata) to Mr A. H. Long, of the Queen City of the North. A solid galloper and sturdy weight-humper, Lord Vai is at present located at Ellerslie under the care of H. N. Wiggins and it is stated that the wellknown horseman will probably apply to the New Zealand Racing Conference for a trainer’s license. When Lord Vai visited Riccarton in August last and cleverly won the Selwyn Handicap (7f.) on the concluding day of the Grand National fixture, under 9.8, he demonstrated the fact to South Islanders that he was rather more than useful and a galloper likely to stay on in the event of being prepared with that end in view. The new owner of Lord Vai, Mr Long at present claims three Australian-bred rising two-year-olds in F. Gilchrist’s Ellerslie stable, Friar Albertus, Prince Abb, and Sir Abb.

The English mails bring news that Ascot’s great totalisator remained idle throughout the big meeting there this month. It appears that a dispute arose between the Ascot authority and the Racecourse Betting Control Board, and it was not found possible to settle it in time for the meeting. It is believed that the dispute has been proceeding, ever since tbe installation of the totalisator in 1931, and that the Betting Control Board’s refusal to meet a demand from the Ascot authority for interest, on the capital expenditure involved in the erection of the buildings is the point at issue. The extraordinary efficiency and popularity of the Ascot totalisator made the news that it would be closed during this year’s meeting widely-re-gretted. In 1931, the first year of its working, over £220,000 in bets passed through it in the four days of the meeting, a national record, eclipsed in 1932 by a turnover of more than £260,000. The Betting Board’s percentage, out of which it paid wages to 600 operators and officials, as well as other expenses, amounted to about £26,000. The totalisator buildings were provided by the trustees. The electrical equipment was provided by the board. The dispute arose over the amount of the rent the trustees wish the board to pay for occupying the buildings.

A coloured jockey, for the first time in racing annals, was in the saddle on an English course on May 27, when Ernest Perkins, Jamaica’s champion

jockey, rode Black Amber in the For-get-me-not Handicap at Windsor. Black Amber’s owner, Mrs C. Evans, saw him ride in Jamaica last December, and at once picked him to ride her horse, which she had taken with her from England. Mrs Evans, as Camille Clifford, was famous to a former generation as the original “Gibson Girl.” Perkins won the race for her in Jamaica, and when she heard he had arrived in London on his first trip to she picked him again to ride Black Amber. The Jockey Club were persuaded to issue him a special license to ride during his stay. He would have ridden Mrs Evan’s horse Blighty in the Derby but for the animal developing the cough which caused its withdrawal. Perkins last year rode 54 winners. He thinks nothing of riding in eight or nine races on the same day. Perkins is a cricket enthusiast. He saw the West Indians knock the M.C.C. bowling about at Lord’s. “If I can win my race on Saturday and see George Headley knock up another century I shall be quite satisfied with my trip to England,” he said.

A Perth paper states that pacer Logan Park is enjoying a spell. The gelding has sported silk in twenty-seven races in West Australia for four wins, one second and a third. In twenty-one of his races he bettered 2min 16,jsec to the mile, which is a testimonial to his consistency. Logan Park won numerous races in New Zealand. He was trained at Addington by W. J. Tomkinson and in 1931 he ran second to Wrackler in the second division of the New Zealand Trotting Cup. At the same meeting he led the field home in the Christchurch Handicap, of 1000 sovs. In that race he registered 4min 23 l-ssec for the two miles. After competing unsuccessfuly on three other occasions he was sold to a Perth sportsman. BIRCHWOOD HOUNDS. MEET AT BALFOUR. (From Our Correspondent.) A meet of the Birchwood Hounds was held at Balfour on Wednesday on the property of Messrs McDonald Bros, The course, which covered approximately a mile and a half, had been specially prepared, and a very successful meet resulted. Two runs were arranged, led by Mr M. O’Brien, huntsman, on Silvery, Mr J. Langford, whip, on Goldilocks, and Mr K. Greer, master, on Glcnboa. Those to fbllow included Messrs G. McAuley on Never Do W. Chapman on Cochy, R. McAuley on Rio Night, D. Crosbie on Abalard, H. McAuley on Boa Lassie, E. McAuley on Glenboa, G. Grant on Black and White, J. McDonald on Tony, J. Droscher on War Paint, A. Savage on Up and Down and T. Hood on Trixie. By afternoon tea time quite a hundred spectators had gathered, and were treated to a good exhibition of jumping, the prize for which was won by Mr W. Chapman’s Cochy, ridden by Mr K. Given. Mr J. Langford, on behalf of the Birchwood Hunt Club, thanked all those who had helped to make the meet such a success, especially the property owners, Messrs McDonald Bros, and also the Hood Bros, for their work in preparing the course, and expressed the hope that next year would see more local horses following the hounds. Mr J. Hood replied, thanking the Hunt Club for the good afternoon’s sport provided, and expressed the hope that next year would see a much larger number of local riders following the hounds over the course. A pleasing feature of the meet was the absence of spills, despite the fact that the turf was rather slippery, and some of the riders new to the game. CANTERBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB. PROPOSED GRANT TO RELIEF FUND. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, July 6. Members of the Canterbury Park Trotting Club at the annual meeting to-day discussed a motion by Mr W. Hayward that the club make a grant of £5OO to the Citizens’ Relief Fund. The club had shown a profit of £6OO approximately on last year’s operations and Mr Hayward’s proposal was that the grant be made from this money. The motion eventually put to the meeting was that the club give £2OO in stakes to a trotting meeting being organized for relief and £3OO to the relief fund. This was heavily defeated.

THE AUSTRALIAN TURF.

V.R.C. GRAND NATIONAL FIELD.

(United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 830 p.m.) Melbourne, July 6. The acceptors for Saturday’s chief race, the V.R.C. GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE, £2500. (About three miles and a furlong) are:—

st. lb. st. lb. Redditch 12 3 The Cracksman 10 3 Mosstrooper 12 3 Shooting Boy 913 Precocious 11 1 Corrong 9 12 Paris 10 7 Flavedo 9 9

A FATAL FALL.

DEATH OF BAY OF ISLANDS.

(United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 8.30 p.m.) Melbourne, July 6. During schooling at the Flemington track to-day, Bay of Islands fell and broke his neck. His rider escaped with a severe shaking.

MEN’S HOCKEY TEAMS FOR TO-MORROW. Civil Service A to play Service B.— Taylor, Gee, Smith, Vik, P. Anderson, Mackley, Blaikie, G. Anderson, McKelvey, Taylor, Rennick. B team.—Lythgoe, J. Richards, Woods, Mclntyre, Sandri, S. Richards, Atley, Anderson, R. Richards, Woodfield, Clark. Collegiate men’s A team.—Poole, Hodgson, Tiplady, Stirling, Rigby, Lindsay, Shields, Chisholm, Boyd, McGavin, Waddell. B team. —Butts, Raines, Dixon, Latham, Dickson, Ron., Hunt, Trim, Robertson, Wills, Hyndman, Le Petit.

C. team—Carnegie, Cameron, Fanton, Irving, Hopgood, Patton, Haywood, Elliot, Dixon Reg., Walker, Sherriffs. The following will represent Central A against Collegiate A on Saturday:— Chisnall, Morgan, Ireland, Semmens, Mayston, Carman, Roberts, Hughes, Lockhart, Tarr, Barham. Central B to play Collegiate B.—Cook, Cathcart, McCallum, Robertson, Fraser, Sherriffs, Crowtber, Wallace, Howard, Mullen. Central C to play Collegiate C.— M. Crosbie, McGregor, Collins, Curson, Butles, Parry, Dixon, B. Crosbie, Fields, Farquharson, Poole. Emergencies: Mudie, Low.

RUGBY FOOTBALL INVERCARGILL. Seniors.—A. Henderson, Niven, Nisbet, McKay, Crant, L. Henderson, Purdue, Bailey, Malcolm, Bews, L. George, Mclntyre, Clode, Tapley, C. George, Foster, Roberts, Matheson, Fairweather. Second grade.—Sloan, Sutton, Lyons, Copp, Oliver, Baird, Blampied, Roberts, G. Wilson, Foster, Mill, Blue, Watson, Booth, Couling, Thomson, Lee, McKenzie, Henry. Third grade.—Frew, McDougall, Highfield, Martin, Green, Sutherland, Brandford, Dunlop, Robinson, Henry (2) Thom, de Garnham, Mai chant, Lumsden, Miller, Bloy, Wilson. Fourth grade.—G. Sutton, R. Sutherland, J. Walsh, A. Ramsay, J. Wilkinson, F. Withington, J. Davis, J. Savony, G. Dempster, W. Murdock, A. Breen, B. Harris, P. Johnston, G. Ferguson, G. Troon. Emergency: C. Porter. Fifth grade A—Atley, Keast, Kent, Morris, Ramsay, Savory, Paterson, Fitzsimmons, Small, Fletcher, Jones, Dawson, Kennedy, North, Chisholm, Ross, Carey. Fifth grade B.—Dell, Robinson, Harper, Atley, Blair, Newton, Riddell, McBeath, Jones (2), Ayto, Scobie, McKnight, Beissell, Davis, Campbell, Walker. WAIKIWI. Seniors.—Thompson, Flynn, Dick, Harvey, Williamson, Challis, Buchanan, Mclntosh, Montague, Ferguson, Mitchell, Watson, Rattery, McDonald, Hughes. Fourth Grade—Chisholm, Kirkness, Yeo, Burn, Hyde, Stewart, Carnie, Wilson, Hartley, Bailey, Dempster, Bundson, Wybrow, Crowe, Waters, Fields, Wills. PIRATES. Senior.—G. Thomas, Pickering, Morrison, Currie, Geddes, Sharp, Smith, Thomas, Dixon, Stott, Burr, Peterson, Berry, Wilcox, Moss, Robertson, Metcalfe, Spencer, Belsham. Third grade.—Pomeroy, McEwan, Glass, Marshall, McEwan, Pasco, Woods, Smith, Fraser, Peddie, Calvert (3) Tinnock, Stirling, Maxted, Robinson, Ingram, Marshall. Fifth Grade.—Taylor, Oram, Craig, Ramsay, Jackson, Spence, Jackson, Wesney, Pascoe, Jenkins, Gough, Blakie, Ramsay, Eunson, Shirley, Calvert Lee, Patterson. STAR. Senior.—Giller, Smith, Silvester, Riddell, Ward, H. Riddell, Sievwright, Stubbs, Donnelly, Mattingly, Cuff, Pascoe, Galt, McColl, Sinclair, Lock, Lowe, Hennessey, Ayto. Third Grade.—Tansley, Dore, Ore, Giller, Orr, Wilson, Cockroft (3), Gorham, Agnew, Bailey, Lee, Smith, Giles, Topi, Thyne, Butler. OLD BOYS. Second Grade.—Boyce, Anderson, Broad, Gumbley, Ross, Marshall, Rout, D. McLauchlan, Peterson, Polson, Wesney, K. McLauchlan, Mayhew, Morrison, Strang, McHardy. Third Grade.—Morrison, Willett, Caddie, Pollock, Chaplin, Good, Sefton, Cooper, Blair, Smith, Lemin, Paterson, Wilson, Wallace, F. Springford, W. Springford. MARIST. Second Grade.—Orme, Mcßae, Chisholm, J. Pasco, W. Pasco, Cooper, Davin, Murfitt, Maher, W. Hogan, O’Halloran, Forde, L. Campbell, Hallamore, T. Hogan, Ferris, C. Campbell. Fourth Grade.—Beadle, O’Neill, Boyle, Newall, Dawson, Marshall, Dyer, Grindlay, Baty, Shepherd, Forde, Soper, O’Connell, Norton, Sparks, Vincent, Ward. RIMU. Second grade team.—H. Hazlett, J. Watt, W. Bulling, M. Cournane, A. Wyeth, J. Cournane, F. Graham, C. Henderson, P. Anderson, L. McCallum, S. McNaughton, N. Lewis, V. Lewis, A. L. Thomas, G. Baird, E. Mackie, W. Baird. Fourth Grade.-R. Hazlett, W. King, L. Todd, D. Tait, H. Phillips, J. Sellars, L. Henderson, A. Lamb, J. Reid, G. Kerr, McLelland, A. Phillips, R. Acklin, W. Jones, B. Caufield, J. Henderson, A. Sellars, H. Lightfoot. CLIFTON. Third Grade.—Gaston, Dale, Scobie (2), Mclvor, Thomson, McKenzie, Dale, Robertson (2), Baird, Eastlake, Skerrett, Hinds, Wardrop, Roff, Thomson. Fourth Grade.—Bradshaw, _ Carter, Corkin, Johnstone (2), McKenzie, Dale, Conley, Pay, Somerville, Checketts, Thomson, Morgan, Fraser, Treloar, Humphries, McDermott, Leighton, Tregilgus. Bus leaves Town at 2 o’clock via Clifton, Woodend and Tisbury. COLLEGIATE. Third grade.—Lawton, Mayne, Edmonds, McLean, Jones, Pollock, Weeds, Wallace, Dawson, Lithgow, Templeton, Fraser, McQuarrie, Brandford, Stewart, Anderson, Aspray. OLD BOYS v. CENTRAL. The following will represent Old Boys in their game with Central District at Wallacetown to-morrow:— Smiley, Francis, Carswell, Wilson, Lynch, Crawford, McFarlane, Shand, Hawke, Stanway, Hislop, Henderson, . Mitchell, Derbie, Watts. Cars leave Post Office at 1.30 p.m. REFEREES FOR SATURDAY. The following referees have been appointed for Saturday’s Rugby matches:— Seniors.—Pirates v. Invercargill, Mr J, Ewart. (Linesmen, Messrs B. Mahoney and H. G. Sproat); Waikiwi v. Star, Mr C. C. Kenward, (linesmen, Messrs G. Withers and L. J. Cockerell). Second Grade—Marist v. Invercargill, Mr J. Murray; Old Boys v. Rimu, Mr J. R. Bell. Third Grade—Borstal v. Pirates, Mr W. O. Ward; Old Boys v. Invercargill, Mr B. A. Mahoney; Clifton v. Star, Mr P. J. Alley; Bluff v. School, Mr H. R. Willcox; Railway v Collegiate, Mr J. Aitken.

Fourth Grade—lnvercargill v. Waikiwi, Mi' S. Batchelor; Rimu v. Clifton, Mr W. Day; Marist v. School A, Mr H. G. Frampton. Technical v. Borstal, Mr E. H. Smith; Bluff v. School B, Mr A. Angus. Fifth Grade —Marist v Invercargill, Mr R. Mackay; School v. Technical, Mr J. Findlay; Invercargill A v. Pirates, Mr A. B. Frampton. House match, Borstal, Mr F. A. Cheyne; Southern v. Western, at Riverton, Mr C. A. Kerse. Emergencies—Messrs J. L. Oughton, I. McKay, W. Thomas and E. Budd. TO-MORROW’S SUB-UNION GAMES. FIRST SPORTS TRUST CUP MATCH. (By “Full-Back.”) Three of Southland’s sub-unions’ teams will be seen in action to-morrow (Saturday). At Riverton the first Sports Trust Cup match of the season will be played, when the holders, Western, will defend the trophy against Southern, while in conjunction with the Southland Ploughing Match Central will meet Old Boys (Invercargill) at Branxholme. The two defeats of Western in their games against Central this season do not make their prospects of holding the cup for long altogether bright and although they should defeat Southern the match will be much more evenly contested than the majority expect. The inclusion of Porter will be of ’great assistance to the Western backs. South-

ern’s main strength will lie in their vanguard, the members of which always play hard football and are noted for their bustling tactics. Their backs are not a strong unit, but on defence they perform stoutly. The game is set down for decision on the Riverton Recreation grounds and the teams will file out at 3 p.m. The annual Rugby match in conjunction with the Southland ploughing match fixture is always a popular event and this year’s game between Central and Old Boys (Invercargill) at Branxholme to-morrow, should, be an interesting one. The game is timed to start at 2.30 p.m. The following team has been chosen to represent Central against Old Boys: Full-back.—South (Hedgehope). Three-quarters.—Forde (Winton), McCurdy (Winton), Reid (Limehills). Five-eighths.—Calder (Winton), Wilson (Limehills). Front row.—Boyle (Winton), Bisset (Dipton), D. Chilton (Winton). Middle row.—McDoftald (Dipton), Murphy (Winton). Back row.—McCarthy (Limehills), Casey (Limehills), R. McLeod (Hedgehope). Emergencies.—Backs, Driscoll (Winton), Thornbury (Dipton); forwards, G. Wilson (Limehills), G. McLeod (Hedgehope), Plunkett (Limehills). THE WESTERN TEAM. The following team has been chosen to represent Western in their match against Southern at Riverton on Saturday for the Sports Trust Cup: — Backs—Porter; Harrington, McKay, Gonley; Dickson, Frampton; Buxton. Forwards. —Pope, Fowle, Harding, Purdue, Carson, Southern, Forde, IrEmergencies.—Grant, Chamberlain, Brown.

HIGH SCHOOLS’ MATCHES.

OTAGO DEFEAT WAITAKI.

(Per United Press Association.) Dunedin, July 6.

The annual matches between Otago Boys’ High School and the Waitaki senior and junior fifteens were played at Carisbrook to-day in fine weather. Otago won the senior game by 23 points to five and the juniors by 19 points to 8.

WESTERN DISTRICT NOTES.

(By “Hooker.”)

The football in this district has advanced two more stages under ideal weather conditions. Nightcaps maintained their unbeaten record by drawing with Otautau, nil all. Once again they were lucky, for Otautau should have scored on at least two occasions. The small Otautau pack played well against the Reds and at times had them well beaten. Ably led by Mannix and Muir, who played a hard and willing game, they staged some good dribbling rushes and if their backs had measured up to standard, excepting Buxton and Gonley, they would have been rewarded. Otautau have a good record on their own ground this season. They have beaten Riverton, Orepuki and Waiau, drawn with Nightcaps and lost to Star. The Red forwards were off their game or else they were loafing because you would not recognize them as the pack that played on the two preceding Saturdays. Forde, Pope and Mair were the pick, while A. Dixon and N. Grant did some good work in the rearguard. Star travelled to Riverton and drew with the Greens, 3 all. This was a hard, forward struggle between _ two evenly matched packs and occasional dashes by the Star backs. Fowle, Findlay and Brick were the best forwards for the Blues, while Carson and Southern were outstanding for the Greens. Chamberlain, Carr and Wilson were the pick of the rearguard, while Anderson and Cleaver played well for Riverton.

Waiau were defeated at Orepuki by sto 3. It was a great game, very fast, but at times a little too willing. The forwards were well matched with very little between them except that Orepuki had an advantage in the line-outs. Purdue, who is coming right back to good form, made a great leader, but he must not cultivate the habit of playing off-side. Hoffman and Sorenson also worked hard, while Lee, Harrington and Gillan played well in the rear division. Brown, Bats and Woods worked hard for Waiau, while Porter, Frampton and Rodgers also did their bit. Frampton is very tricky near the line and it is marvellous how he wriggles across. He has scored in nearly every match this season. Waiau were unlucky as regards injuries as both Collie and Porter had to retire.

Nightcaps had an easy home game on Saturday, beating Riverton by 18 to 3. The Greens, like Otautau, cannot produce good football away from home as they have difficulty in getting a team to travel. Carson and Southern had more than they could manage to hold the Red forwards who gave their fast backs plenty of ball, but the backs did not make the best use of it. Western Star were defeated at Tuatapere by Waiau by sto 3. This was another good game played at a fast pace with the Star forwards lasting the full distance for the first time this season. The pace was surprising considering the state of the ground. This game was spoiled by the barracking of the over-enthusiastic supporters of both teams. The heavier Star pack stuck to their job and completely mastered the Waiau forwards in the last 15 minutes. They were unlucky not to score during this spell, but the defence was very sound. The Star backs also played very badly and were not seen in one good movement, although they did good work individually. They seemed to be put out of their stride by the fast breaking Waiau forwards. The forwards went well in all departments and all worked hard with Fowle and Brick as leaders. The Waiau packmen stuck to their task until the finish, but weight told in a hard struggle. Brown was perhaps the best forward, but it would be difficult to single out any of the rest. Frampton maintained his record by getting the only try of the match. He is a heady player, but is inclined to be selfish. Porter played a great game at full-back and did not make a single mistake. McKay (Star) did not play up to his best form and his passes were often astray, while Carr played his best game to date. These teams have met twice and Waiau have succeeded in keeping their line intact. Orepuki were defeated at Otautau by 3to nil. This was somewhat unexpected, but Otautau deserved to win because the seasiders did not play up to form. Purdue could not hold his •pack together and Otautau by dint of good rucking and scrummaging, had slightly the better of the battle. Mannix, Muir and Fairweather played well for Otautau, while Purdue and Hoffman were the best from Orepuki. Buxton and Gonley played well for Otautau. It is a pity they did not get a little more support from the other backs.

There are still two more matches for each team before the close of the competition but when they will be played is not yet known. It will make no difference to Nightcaps if they are never played because they have an eight-point lead on Star and Orepuki. Although Nightcaps have had some narrow wins they are an evenly balanced team and no doubt are the best team in the competition. They deserve their win and “Hooker” will be the first to congratulate them.

In the junior section Nightcaps are in the same position as the seniors and nothing will stop them from being the winners of the second grade banner.

They have a good team of heavy forwards and fast, backs.

The next thing of importance to country football is the selection of the Sub-Unions’ team. Western will not get many players into this team but Fowle. Purdue and Porter appear to be certainties. The other ones who will make the selectors take notice are Carson (side support), Buxton (half-back) and Harrington (wing).

CENTRAL DISTRICT NOTES.

(By “Full-back.”)

Limehills scored a good win over Dipton last week. The victory of Central against Western at Drummond on Wednesday was well deserved. When Central’s Sports Trust Cup challenge comes up for decision the challengers will have moulded together a formidable side. Playing for Dipton against Limehills last week Bisset was the outstanding forward of the day. He is one of the best forwards the district possesses at the present time. His omission from representative Jeams might have been an oversight on the part of the selectors, but it is gratifying to see that he has been included in the side to play Old Boys. In accounting for Dipton by a substantial margin Limehills gave one of their best displays to date this season, and in the second half, when their backs combined effectively, they participated in some sparkling passing bouts. The Blue and Whites played more as a team than their opponents and if they repeat the dose against Winton they will be a hard side to beat.

Players from Dipton and Hedgehope have aired a grievance to “Full-back”

to the effect that they were being unjustly treated by the sub-uniori in that they were unable to get any players included in the ranks of the emergency lists of the representative teams. That the hands of the selectors are tied, is an assertion credited to a member of the selection committee as far as the appointment of emergencies are concerned; also that the committee can only appoint players from the Winton and Limehills clubs. On inquiries being made from official circles it was learned that as far as the sub-union is concerned the hands of the selectors are not tied. It was explained that it had been mentioned to the selectors that in order to save travelling expenses players not be selected to travel a great distance if players of the standard could be secured from nearer centres. Because any promising player lived a good distance from the centre his prospects of gaining representative honours would in no way be prejudiced. On several occasions last year certain players travelled long distances as emergencies for every match, and while their services were not required the finances of the sub-union were considerably affected. It is thus evident that the hands of the selectors are not tied, and players from any clubs worthy of inclusion in the emergency lists will get their chances. With one of the emergencies chosen for the Central-Western game last Wednesday unavailable, the selectors were apparently faced with great difficulty in securing another reliable reserve for the rearguard, so F. Anderson, ex-Southland and ex-Winton three-quarter, was chosen. The object of such an appointment is difficult to understand, and it has been the subject of criticism on all sides. Tire choice of an ex-player is regarded as

a reflection on the backs in the district. Admittedly Anderson did not play, but he was there if required. It is strange that the selectors should give preference to a man who has not played this season to eighteen other backs who have turned out weekly in club games. Such men as Sparks (Dipton), Driscoll (Winton), Robb (Limehills), Snow (Dipton), and Robertson (Winton) are all worthy of consideration. The Winton—Drummond draw was a fiasco caused entirely through a misunderstanding. The secretary of the local sub-union has assured “Fullback” that the draw as appeared in last Saturday morning’s issue of the Times was the correct one. Arrangements may be made to have the game played at Winton. The matter has been placed before the Hedgehope Club and the position thoroughly explained, and it is understood that the Hedgehope Club will discuss it at a meeting to be held in the near future.

Dipton’s effort to defeat Limehills was a bold but unsuccessful one. In the early stages of each spell Dipton bustled the Blue and Whites, but towards the close of each half they faded away badly. Bisset was the outstanding member of the Dipton pack and throughout he was a first class leader, while Latchford was the best of the others. Thornbury and Laing were outstanding in the Dipton rearguard, and although they did not receive a great deal of support, they accomplished a lot of good work as individualists. McWhirter was the best of the others. McCarthy had the line-outs to himself and repeatedly fed his backs, his work in this department being a feature. Casey and Plunkett also displayed good form. Wilson was sound in the rearguard, while Clark and Murphy were also frequently seen to advantage.

CRICKET M.C.C. TEAM’S NEW ZEALAND TOUR. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, July 6. The distribution of the profit made on the tour of the M.C.C. team last summer was agreed upon by the New Zealand Cricket Council to-night. The council’s share of the profit was £750. The Management Committee suggested the distribution as follows: £5O to each of the four major associations and £l5 to each of the 19 minor associations, absorbing £485. MATCHES IN ENGLAND. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) London, July 5. Yorkshire in the first innings made 240 (Mitchell not out 94). West Indies in the first innings have lost none for 29. The Gentlemen versus Players match has been cancelled owing to a difficulty to raise teams. WRESTLING MAMOS BEATS BLAKE. (Per United Press Association.) Masterton, July 6. Harry Mamos defeated Whiskers Blake by two falls to one in a fast and clever bout staged before a packed house. Blake was well ahead on points when Mamos secured the first fall in the fourth round with a body press. Blake evened in the next with a figure four body scissors. The end came in the sixth session -when after a series of lively exchanges, Mamos secured the deciding fall with a body press. Blake gave a very scientific display, but lacked the strength and experience of his wily opponent. CYCLING CONTROL OF AMATEURS. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, July 6. A new amateur cycling body to be known as the League of New Zealand Amateur Wheelmen, was formed this evening at a meeting of persons interested in amateur cycling. The new body will apply to the New Zealand Cycling Federation for affiliation and permission to control amateur cycling in New Zealand.

The meeting was attended mainly by members of the Papanui Club which has refused to recognize the existing body of control, the Cycling Council of N.Z. Amateur Athletic Association. The

GOLF INVERCARGILL CLUB. The following is the draw for the first qualifying rounds of the Invercargill Golf Club’s championships to be played at Otatara to-morrow in conjunction with a medal match that counts for the Hogg Trophy and equivalent. The intermediate championship this year is open to players with handicaps of 10 to 14: C. A. Masters v. A. Thorn; R. A. Wilson v. R. J. Gilmour; J. S. Dick v. N. G. Pigou; C. J. Davies v. M. O’Dowda; J. H. Thomas v. J. A. Mangan; A. G. Seddon v. H. W. Slater; L. S. Alsweiler v. W. Buchan; J. C. Prain v. J. A. Thom; W. Fordyce v. H. Ritchie; J. R. Woods v. J. P. Butler; G. B. Meredith v. G. J. McHarg; F. W. Piper v. T. W. B. Stoddart; E. E. Broad v. E. R. Curtis; J. Strettell v. H. T. Thompson; M. H. Mitchel v. R. A. Douglas; C. Campbell v. R. R. Binney; C. C. Anderson v. C. Cassels; A. F. Grenfell v. B. W. Hewat; L. B. Hutton v. C. F. A. Jones; H. E. Russell v. A. Owen-Johnston; A. E. Smith v. A. N. Oughton; G. F. Tobin v. H. M. Smith; W. M. B. Veitch v. N. L. Waison; G. C. Broughton v. S. E. V. Brown; J. K. Garrett v. F. G. Hall-Jones; A. F. Gilkison v. A. C. Home; F. Holdgate v. J. D. Knowles; A. R. Macalister v. D. Lindsay; G. J. Reed v. C. R. Wilson; W. J. Strang v. R. C. Stewart; R. N. Todd v. H. A. Wilkes; W. M. Wills v. P. P. Winnsett; W. R. Rothwell (opponent to be arranged). Any player not available is requested to advise Mr J. A. Doig immediately. BRITISH OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP. FIRST ROUND COMPLETED. HAGEN LEADS WITH 68. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) London, July 5. The first round of the British open golf championship was played on the Old Course at St. Andrews to-day. Walter Hagen (America), who has won the championship four times, had a round of 68 and leads the field by two Hagen’s 68 was got by flawless golf and magnificent putting. The nearest approach to his accuracy was Cyril Tolley’s. He made only three mistakes. Both Archie Compston and Ed. Dudley (America) looked like heading the field. The former took only 39 strokes for eleven holes, then squandered 21 shots in the next four holes. Dudley unexpectedly turned in 31 against a par of 36. He was 42 for twelve holes, but thereafter unaccountably lapsed, including four putts on one green. “Sandy” Herd had an unfortunate experience. He slipped and sprained an ankle at the tenth, but finished the round. It is doubtful whether he will further participate. The leaders, after the first round, include the following:— W. Hagen (U.S.A.) 68 C. J. H. Tolley (Britain) 70 E. Dudley (U.S.A.) 70 T. R. Fernie (Britain) 70 W. Nolan (Britain) 71 H. C. Jolly (Britain) 71 A. Compston (Britain) 72 G. Dunlap (U.S.A.) 72 G. Sarazen (U.S.A.) 72 J. H. Kirkwood (U.S.A.) 72 E. Easterbrook (Britain) 73 T. H. Cotton (Britain) _ 73 J. I. Cruickshanks (Argentina) 73 R. Somerville (Canada) 73 E. Whitcombe (Britain) 73 D. Shute (U.S.A.) 73 W. T. Twine (Britain) 73 Horton Smith (U.S.A.) 73 W. H. Davies (Britain) 74 A. M. Dailey (Britain) 74 A. Mitchell (Britain) 74 A. H. Padgham (Britain) 74 L. Diegel (U.S.A.) 75 B. Gadd (Britain) 75 C. Whitcombe (Britain) 76 R. Whitcombe (Britain) 76 G. Duncan (Britain) 76 O. Dutra (U.S.A.) 76 NOTES ON THE PLAY. (By “Cleek.”) In the first round of the championship Walter Hagen is off to a flying start. Until W. Nolan scored a marvellous 67 on Tuesday, 68 was the record for the St. Andrews championship course, held jointly by Mr R. T. Jones and George Duncan. Hagen was in great form to get 68 for his first round. Hagen has been far more successful in the British than in the American open championship. He won his second American open in 1919 and he has never got to the top since. On the other hand he won his first British open in 1922, was beaten by a stroke in 1923, won again in 1924, 1928 and 1929. Hagen is reported to have said recently that he would try for the open championships of U.S.A, and, Britain for tlie last time this year and then retire from competitive golf. Hagen is now 41 years of age. Well, he missed in the U.S.A, event. Can he win the British title? He can, but there is a long way to go yet.

Cyril Tolley’s 70 represents the British amateur at his best, than whom there is no more masterful and convincing player in the game. Unfortunately the championship calls for four first-class rounds and Tolley can very rarely stay at his best even for two successive rounds. It is almost a certainty that he will soar into the eighties in the .second or third round, and drop from the level of a champion to that of a mediocrity. Tolley last played in the British open at Hoylake in 1930 when his rounds were 84, 71, 80, 82— typical Tolleyan golf. W. Nolan, who headed the qualifying rounds, has begun splendidly with a 71, and so have Compston, Sarazen (the holder), and Kirkwood with 72’s. When Kirkwood first went Home from Australia he made his debut as a candidate for the British championship on this same St. Andrews course. He came right to the front by tieing for sixth place with 76, 74, 73, 79—302, and he has been up arriong the world’s best ever since. Kirkwood has had some glorious chances in the British open, particularly at Troon in 1923, but has never been able to grasp the prize. Geo T. Dunlap, the. American, amateur who was beaten in the semi-final of the British amateur championship by the Hon. Michael Scott, is also among the 72’s for his first round. Like most of the American amateurs in the first class, Dunlap excels in score play as well as match play, and is certain to make a good showing. A. Dailey, the “star” of the Roehampton tournament, was not conspicuous in the qualifying rounds, but, as Gene Sarazen said, “What’s the use of wasting fireworks there?” With 74 for his first round Dailey’s position, and Abe Mitchell shares it with him, is by no means hopeless, but both will have to do much better. Ross Somerville, the Canadian who holds the American amateur championship, and who was beaten by Dunlap in the British amateur, is in the list for a meritorious 73. He also will take a high position when the final figures are posted. One would think that the competition for the coveted position of first amateur in the open championship list lies between Dunlap and Somerville, with young Jack McLean, 72 McLean” as they call him because his score on any course under any conditions is generally 72 or thereabouts, as the most likely defender of British prestige in the matter.

meeting appointed representatives. to applv for affiliation to the Federation which has jurisdiction over all cycling in the Dominion. If the Federation recognizes the new body, then the control of amateur cycling in New Zealand may pass to it from the present council in Wellington.

BASKETBALL SOUTHLAND ASSOCIATION. MEETING OF EXECUTIVE. The fortnightly meeting of the executive of the Southland Basketball Association was held last evening, when Mrs R. S. Mclnnes presided over Mesdames Noble and Keast, Misses E. B. Pay, L. Hallamore, M. Shand, L. Glennie, R. Reid and Mr Kinross. A letter was received from the Amateur Sports Trust enclosing a cheque for £l5 for new goal-posts and for helping with the top-dressing. It Was decided that the setting in of the remaining six posts be held over until next season, as the present season was more than half over. The top-dressing of the courts will be carried out as soon as the season closes. , The president reported that 43 girls entries and 31 men’s had been received for the tournament on July 11; that the girls had been divided into three sections instead of two; that games would consist of five minutes each way and that all arrangements had been made for officials. A letter was received from Western enclosing its affiliation fee and stating its approval of the suggestion of the executive to send the best of the subassociation teams to Dunedin as the Southland second grade representative team. The resignation of Miss E. Gcllatly as primary schools’ representative was received with regret, and it was decided to write to Miss Gellatly wishing hei happiness and thanking her for hex assistance. It was also decided to advise Western that Miss Gellatly would be willing to help in that district, as her future home would be there. The Primary Schools’ Association applied for the use of the courts on Saturday morning, July 29, for its haliday tournament. Permission was granted. I'he Match Committee reported the registration of E. Bagrie( Pirates) and M. Scammell (Collegiate); that Rata fifth grade were fined for having no team slip on June 24; that B. Boyce (Kiwi) and P. Smith (McKenzies) had been re-registered third instead ot fourth; that R. Clark (Makarewa) be re-graded second instead of first ana D. Stone (St. Mary’s) third instead ot second. . . The sub-committee appointed to inquire about a euchre benefit, reported that it had successfully arranged for July 20, and it was decided to have tickets printed and handed to clubs on Saturday. , The president reported that Mr Pedlar had offered to run a euchre benefit and it was decided to accept his offer with thanks. In view of the near approach of representative fixtures, it was decided to ask Miss E. B. Pay (first grade selector) and Mrs E. Mortimer (second grade selector) to announce their teams not later than July 22. It was also decided to write to Central and Eastern suggesting July 29 and August 5 as suitable days for these teams to play Invercargill at Invercargill. It was resolved to suggest that the Central Western match should be played as soon as practicable to decide which ot these teams is the better for representative fixtures. It was decided also to play three rounds in the first grade, and two m the second and a recommendation was made to the match committee that the third, fourth and fifth grades have only one round and the few remaining playing days be devoted to tournaments in town and in the various country districts. A sub-committee consisting of Misses E. B. Pay, L. Hallamore and Mr A. Kinross was appointed to draw up rules governing the News Challenge Shield. Mrs Mclnnes and Miss Pay were chosen as Southland’s delegates to the New Zealand council meeting at Gisborne. The Referees’ Association was asked to nominate a referee in time for the next executive meeting. Some discussion took place as to the New Zealand Constitution and several remits will be sent from this association, the most important being that the New Zealand tournament be held biennially. Alteration to draw for tournament on July 11: , . , Owing to the fact that Riverton wish both their teams ,to be in _ Section C, Pirates have been moved into section B and the following will be the differences for the tournament on July 11: Handicap: Pirates B (section B) plus 2; Riverton A scratch; (section C), Riverton B plus 2. Section 3: Rata will play Colac at 6.30 and Riverton A v. Greenhills (6.40). Riverton B will have the bye and play at 7.10 p.m. Section 2: Pirates B v. Wallacetown at 7.40 on Court 2.

CENTRAL DISTRICT GAMES.

(From Our Correspondent.)

Only junior games were played in the Central District basketball competitions on Wednesday afternoon, these all being decided at _ Winton. The postponed Winton Oreti senior match was to have been played, but through the latter’s inability to raise a team Oreti defaulted. The results of the matches, which complete the first round of the junior section, were as follows: Rovers 9 v. Browns B 5; Lochiel 6 v. Browns A 5; Hedgehope 12 v. Limehills 8; Spar Bush 17 v. High School 5; Ryal Bush a bye. The draw for next week’s games is as follows:— Senior —Oreti v. Ryal Bush at Lochiel at 2.45 p.m. (Mr G. McKenzie, referee)j Lochiel v. Limehills st Lochiel at 2 p.m. (Mr Reid); Kia Ora v. Winton at Winton (school courts) at 3.30 p.m. (referee to be appointed); Rovers a bye. Junior—Limehills v Lochiel at Lochiel 3.30 p.m. (Mr McKenzie); Ryal Bush v. Browns A at Browns, 3.30 (Mr Hayward); Browns B v. Spar Bush at Spar Bush at 2.30 p.m. (Mr McCullough); Rovers v. Hedgehope at Hedgehope at 2.30 p.m. (Mr Liddell); High School a bye

CROQUET WAIHOFAI CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. At the annual meeting of the Waihopai Croquet Club, Mrs E. Watt presided over an attendance of 13. members. A motion of sympathy with the relatives of the club’s late patron, Mrs A. F. Hawke, who passed away during the year, was carried in the customary manner. The annual report and balancesheet were adopted. The following office-bearers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mrs R. Winning; vice-presidents, Mesdames Johnston and Murray; committee, Mesdames Turnbull, H. Smith, Martin, Peters and Worsfold; delegate to the Southland Croquet Association, Mrs Peters; delegate to the Waihopai Sports Association, Mrs Johnston; social committee, Mesdames Turnbull and Worsfold; hon. secretary, Mrs J. C. McKenzie; auditor, Mr T. D. Kingsland. Votes of thanks were passed to the retiring president, secretary and members of the committee for the efficient way in which they carried out their duties during the year.

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10.0: Devotional service. 10.15: Selected recordings. 11.0: Talk, Miss A. R. Powell. "Feeding the Family.” 11.15: Selected recordings. 12.0: Lunch music. 2.0: Selected recordings. 3.30 and 4.30: Sports results. 5.0: Children’s hour, conducted by Friday. 6.0: Dinner music. 7.0: News and reports. 7.35: Mr G. Lawn, "Employers’ Additional Unemployment Benefit Scheme in Great Britain.” 8.0: Studio Orchestra, Conductor Harold Beck, "Raymond" Overture. 8.9: MezzoContralto, Mrs Anita Ledsham, (a) “The Sweetest Flower That Blows”; (b) "The Second Minuet.” 8.15: Recording: Fritz Krcisler, “Humoreske." 8.19: Baritone. Rev. L. A. North, (a) “The Lute Player”; (b) “Sea Fever." 8.24: Studio Orchestra, . (a) “Aubade Printaniere”; (b) "Gypsy .Airs.” 8.30: Special recordings. 9.0: Weather forecast and notices. 9.2: Reserved. 9.17: Studio Orchestra, Musical Comedy Selection, "Wildflower.” 9.28: Recording: Will Fyffe, "The Train That’s Taking You Home.” 9.32: Mezzo-Contralto, Mrs Anita Ledsham, 'I Walked a Mile With Pleasure”; "Hills of Donegal." 9.39: Recording, London Street Entertainers, “Old and New Melodies (played on all kinds of instruments). 9.45: Baritone, Rev. L. A. North, (a) "The Diver"; (b) “Obstination.” 9.50: Valse, Studio Orchestra, "Artists’ Life.” 10.0: Close down. 4YA DUNEDIN (650 Kilocycles).

10.0: Selected recordings. 10.15: Devotional service. 10.45: Lecturette, Miss I. 1' inlay, "Cooking and Recipes.” 12.0: Lunch music. 12.30: Relay of Community Singing from Empire Theatre. 2.0: Selected recordings. 3.15: Lecturette, Hazel Johnson, "High Hatting it for Spring.” 3.30 and 4.30: Sports results. 5.0: Children’s hour, conducted by Aunt Sheila. 6.0: Dinner music. 7.0: News and reports. 7.30: W.E.A. Session, Dr W. B. Benham, Professor of Biology, "Some New Zealand Birds." . . „ , . 8.0: Recording, New Mayfair Orchestra, “Follow Through" Selection. 8.9: The Symposians present popular numbers. 8.18: Humorous sketch, Miss E. M. Holland, "Mrs McSweeney on ‘Bike Riding.’” 8.24: Selections, The Octet, "Vagabond King." 8.32: Recording (male quartet), The Revellers, (a) "When Yuba plays the Rumba on the Tuba"; (b) “Dancing in the Dark.” 8.38; Selections, The Octet, (a) "Tango Land”; (b) "Darkies’ Holiday.” 8.44: Bass baritone, Reg Tapley, (a) "The Highwayman”; (b) "Because of You.” 8.50: Recording _ (humour), George Graves and Myles Clifton, "The ’Ole in the Road.” 8.57: Intermezzo. The Octet, “La Vivanette.” 9.0: Weather report and notices. 9.2: Talk. N. S. Woods, M.A., “Famous Maori Chiefs’’—Te Rauparaha. 9.17: Fantasia, The Octet, "Bacchanalia.” 9.26: The Symnosians entertain. 9.32: Sketch Miss E. M. Holland, "Margaret Pow Goes to Paris.” 9.38: Novelty Selections, The Octet, (a) “The Jolly Musicians”; (b) “The Turtles Brigade.” 9.45: Recording, Male Quartet and Debroy Somers Band, "War Marching Songs.” 9.48: Popular Melodics, The Octet (a) "On a Little Balcony in Spain”; (b) “I'm Just Wearing My Heart Out For You.” 9.53; Bass baritone, Reg. Tapley, (a) "Market Day in the Old Sea Town”; (b) "Look Up to the Sunrise." 9.59: Recording, Grand Massed Brass Bands, "Washington Greys.” 10.2: Close down.

RIFLE SHOOTING INVERCARGILL DEFENCE CLUB. The Invercargill Defence Miniature Pufle Club held its weekly shoot at the Drill Hall last evening when an own handicap competition was fired. The shooting was of a high standard. S. Wall registered 19 bulls in succession. The highest scores off the rifle were: S. Wall 80, T. Stevenson 80, A. R. Wills 78, I. D. Anderson 78, A. Mann 78, W. S. Brown 78, W. Forde 78, R. C. Anderson 78. The following is a list of scores with handicaps:—

The following have been selected to represent the club in the Ashburton Shield competition and are requested to be at the hall at 6.45 p.m. on Wednesday next: J. Morrison, A. Pomeroy, W. Forde, S. Wall, R. C. Anderson. Next Wednesday at 7 p.m. the first round of the championships will be fired. CITY GUARDS CLUB. The City Guards Defence Rifle Club fired the second stage of the championship and the first stage of a sealed handicap competition for the B grade last evening. Rifleman J. Ure (78), counting out Rifleman A. A. Ford and A. Wilson with the same score, was top in the championship. The following are the scores:— A grade championship (2nd stage).— J. Ure 78, A. A. Ford 78, A. Wilson 78, E. J. McLauchlan 77, J. Buttolph 76, J. Padget 76, F. E. Wright 76, L. Adams 76, G. Nicol 75, C. Johnston 75, R. J. Timpany 74, J. T. Wilson 73, R. Ure 73, B. Broomfield 71, T. R. Stroud 70, W. McChesney 63. In the B grade competition Rifleman J. Storrie counted out Rifleman A. Smith—both with 76 off the rifle. The following are the scores:— B grade competition (first stage).— J. Storrie 76, A. Smith 76, H. Mayston 75, B. Adams 74, S. Mason 73, J. Henry 72, P. Mason 69, P. Johnson 67, G. Weir 67, W. Jenkinson 67, G. Jenkinson 66. Next Thursday the final stage of the T. R. Stroud Cup handicap competition will be fired.

The small boys of Blenheim seem to be incorrigible (states an exchange). Perhaps they are “just boys,” and no worse than their counterparts all over the world, but nothing at all appears to be sacred to them. The latest victim of their mischief is the beautiful white heron which has made its home along the banks of the Omaka river, and in which bird lovers are showing such a protective interest. It was reported recently that the bird had been pelted with stones by boys of late, and it is only inaccurate throwing that has preserved it from harm. A photographer, who attempted to get a different kind of “shot” at the rare visitor last week, found the bird so timid as a result of the boys’ activities that he could not get near enough to take a picture.

0> ns ci o tA S 'S c e R as ra o o o H R. Kenna 76 4 80 A. R. Wills 78 2 <■ 80 B. Tinnock 76 4 ■> 80 I. D. Anderson 78 1 — 79 A. Mann 78 3 2 79 W. J. Wilson 77 4 2 79 A. Pomeroy 77 2 - 79 H. Lilley 76 5 2 79 W. S. Brown 78 1 — 79 S. Wall 80 2 4 78 A. Winder 72 6 — 78 G. Kelly 77 5 4 78 M. Sheehan 76 2 — 78 W. Ford 78 scr — 78 R. C. Anderson 78 scr — 78 T. Stevenson 80 4 8 76 W. Lilley 75 scr - 75 J, Thompson 69 6 75 E. R. Service 71 3 ■» 74 V. Lavelle 64 10 74 G. Georgeson 65 9 - 74 D. Patterson 64 10 • 74