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Southland Times, Issue 22187, 1 December 1933, Page 10

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NOTES BY SIR MODRED. The Winton Jockey Club’s Annual fixture opens to-day—first race due at noon. Feilding Jockey Club’s Spring meeting (second day) will be in session tomorrow. Entries for the Gore Trotting Club’s Annual meeting close at 5 p.m. on Monday. Korokio is reported to have looked bigger in condition than usual at Levin. The Winton Jockey Club's course proper is reported to be in excellent shape. His trainer is said to be satisfied with the present condition of Red Manfred. The Winton Cup Handicap to-day carries a trophy for the winner valued at £l5. Now raced out of the hack class, Sahpot may shortly appear as a hurdler.

A. D. Webster is returning to N.Z. after a losing period in Mclb. but successful N.S.W. trip.

Wherioko is spoken of in some quarters as a likely Melbourne Cup horse for 1934.

The N.Z. Cup race found disappointing Jaloux out and he is to be treated to a holiday outing. .

At Ashburton County R.C. meeting to-morrow, A. E. Ellis will pilot Shatter and Hurlingham.

Phar Lap’s brother, Friday Night, is described as one of the lazy, contented brigade.

The Trial Stakes, at Winton J.C. meeting to-day, will be a source of varied attraction.

A. McAulay may take Southdown, Variant and True Shaft to the Auckland R.C. meeting.

From all accounts, renewed attempts are being made to bolster up mechanical trotting handicapping.

'Argentic has been displaying improving form on the Canterbury’ J.C.’s training tracks of late.

Seven consecutive wins in England brought youngster Colombo's stakes total up to £17,130.

First forfeits for the G.N. Derby, Oaks, and Royal Stakes at Auckland R.C. meeting are due to-night.

It is expected that three dividend fields will rule at Ashburton County R.C. meeting to-morrow.

Peter Jackson will not race again in Australia in the colours of Mi' J. A. Phillips, but returns home.

His owners, Messrs Smith Bros., have Peter Jackson engaged in Auckland Cup—weights due Monday.

A winner at Levin, at the first time of asking this season, Ida Merling, is a half-sister to Red Wink.

The first doubles totalisator in Sydney is to be installed on the. Ascot racecourse. The doubles will be on consecutive races.

It will take some time to set up the machinery for a doubles machine in Sydney and it will not operate until Easter time.

Although she may not be forward enough to give of her best when opposed to seasoned sprinters at Winton, Enwood is moving nicely again.

Recent Sydney winner, After Money, will not race again in Australia at present, but returns to Auckland eligible as a hack competitor.

Seriously injured some months ago, Victoria’s crack cross-country jockey, R. Inkson, is expected to be comparatively fit again at New Year time.

Taking time by the forelock the Timaru Club has issued the programme for its Summer fixture on January 20— leading event £230, class 4.34 (2m.).

Disposed of in Hastings, Margaret Rose (Hymster—Mountain Knight mare), a four-year-old, will in future be found racing at meetings on the South Island West Coast.

The racing on the opening day of the Feilding J.C.’s Spring meeting appears to have been very interesting, with the downfall of several hot fancies recorded.

Christchurch Press reports that C. Emerson is awaiting an addition to his team in the eight-year-old performer Concentrate, now reported sound again.

The flying youngster filly Coronilla, who displayed exceptional speed at Trentham and Riccarton recently, is now in J. H. Jefferd’s team at Hastings.

Recently returned from a successful trip to Sydney, Fairway was strongly fancied for the Feilding Cup yesterday, but was narrowly beaten by improving Plateau.

Naturally the successful jockey, Gordon Richards, has many female admirers among his followers. An English exchange says that, owing to the arrival of so many letters from these, Mrs Richards has written in a kindly but firm strain, reminding some of the lay correspondents that Gordon is a married man with a family.

A castoff from Mr W. Kcmball’s Melbourne string has been distinguishing herself in Tasmania. The three-year-old filly referred to, a daughter of Chief Ruler, has won two races in the tight little island, the most recent being the Flying Handicap at Elswick (Hohart) on November 11. The New Zealand-bred juvenile claims as her dam Toiling Tessie (imp.), by Santoi from Fixing. The English mare Toiling Tessie produced the Tasmanian winner at the stud of Mr J. Donald (Wanganui) and Tessie cost Mr Kemball 70gns at the Trentham National Yearling Sales of 1932.

Purchased in Australia as a yearling at 150 guineas by Mr T. A. Duncan (Wanganui) a starter in the Hurdle Race at Levin, who raced into fourth place, was bred in N.S.W. He is described by “The Watcher’’ as a likely looking, strong and well-built gelding. Known as Silent Bill, he is by Nassau (imp.) from Lady Christina, by Mountain King from Caserta’s Daughter (imp.) by St. Simonrnimi, from Caserta, by Springfield. On his breeding, description and initial performance over the little sticks, Silent Bill appears to be worth keeping in mind.

A claim made by a northern writer that, “only a few paltry' shillings can be made by wagering under the place system,” is refuted by recent returns from a southern fixture, where the totalisator paid out as follows on horses occupying third place in their respective races: £3 6/-, £2 12/6, £5 9/-, £2 19/-, £3 4/-. In a number of instances the first and second horses

“placed” returned much better prices, but the 70, 20 and 10 per cent, basis of awarding dividends would not have yielded anything like the returns quoted, and the examples contained in this paragraph are by no means of more than average value. At the recent Gore R.C. Spring fixture there were a number of returns of a higher value than those mentioned for a later gathering. To abolish the genuine “place” system of wagering would simply play into the hands of those who conduct illegal methods of wagering and reduce the incomes of racing and trotting clubs.

The following rather amusing letter reached the Sydney writer “Pilot” from a country town in another State a few days ago:—“Dear Mr Pilot, —Will you please tell the people who sent Yultewirra over from Adelaide to' take him home before I lose all my pigs. In his first race, a farmer here laid me two pigs to one against him; in the Melbourne Derby, four pigs to one; in the Carnival Handicap on Thursday six pigs to one, and he ran last. I have only two pigs left, and I cannot let him run against me now. If he starts in two more races I will lose the lot.”

While doing his preliminary for the last race at Ipswich Amateur Turf Club’s (Q.) meeting on Wednesday of last week Ted Cane threw his rider, and jumped a five-foot fence into the school grounds adjoining. The horse had to be walked half a mile back to the course, the race being delayed for 15 minutes. As a consequence, Ted Cane eased in the betting, but in the race he cleared away from the field, winning by 12 lengths.

“Stopwatch” writes: In some circles confusion may arise as to the payment of dividends on the 70, 20 and 10 basis for the Winton Jockey Club’s annual fixture commencing to-day (Friday), but the system is a simple one and is fully explained in the official card. While it is interesting to note that the win and place system has not as yet been operated on the Winton track , to-day’s fixture will not be the initial occasion on which this system has been worked here, for both the Winton Jockey Club and Trotting Club operated this method at their 1932 gatherings. However, in view of recent happenings it will be instructive to racing officials of smaller clubs to learn as to the success or otherwise of the system adopted by the W.J.C. for it is given out from fairly reliable quarters that a number of country’ clubs may have no option but to adopt this method of payment of dividends. The following table sets out the working of the system completely: Numbers allotted. No. of Percentages. dividends. Ist. 2nd. 3rd.

Bayacre raced in the hurdle event at Williamstown on November 18, and the following is a record of his performance: "Bayacre gave an inglorious display’. He played up badly at the barrier, and upset the whole field several times. He, however, got away well, and dashed to the front, cutting out a merry pace until he hit the first hurdle. That steadied him a bit, but he had so much pace that he soon caught the leaders again. Each jump was a repetition of the first, until he came to the six furlong hurdle, which he went right through and dropped out of the race for the time being. He came again, however, but was hopelessly’ out of it when he fell heavily at the last and gave A. McDonald a nasty fall.”

W. Nevett, whom the cables announced as the runner-up with 73 wins to Gordon Richards for the English jockey premiership in the season just closed, met with a bad accident when shooting rabbits last month. His gun burst, one of the barrels being ripped open. The middle finger of his left hand was blown off, and his thumb seriously injured. Nevett, who is attached to the stable of the successful trainer, Dobson Peacock, does most of Iris riding in the North of England, and had 97 wins last year. Up to the time of his accident Nevett had ridden 67 winners, so he must be considered to have done we’J to add six more after his accident.

The field for the Trial Stakes at the Winton J.C. meeting to-day contains a number of unknown quantities, but Chhota, who has already raced well in public, will probably rank as a favourite selection. However, Choir, Valiska and Joan Wood are useful candidates from the S.R.C. tracks. Tippling and Cough are well placed in the Winton Cup, but Sailing Home may need a race to key him up to carry his real weight. Provided she sets oil on even terms with her rivals Hula Belle should be difficult to dispose of in the Flying Handicap, but Master Anomaly is the more reliable of the visitors. Enwood may race well, despite her lack of seasoning. French Fleet is well treated in Winton Steeplechase, but he will have to strip well after a holiday to dispose of Wingatui-trained Umtali, who can be depended upon as far as racing condition and jumping ability go. Irish Birdcatcher, Red Sunset and Mayam will be accepted as dangerous Barkly Handicap candidates. Lightly treated in the Tradesmen’s Handicap, Blazon will not have matters all his own way, as Totolomai can see out a merry mile, while Leading Boy is not to be despised, as he has been working nicely of late, ADDINGTON TRAINING NOTES. PREPARING FOR ASHBURTON. INDIANAPOLIS FOR AUCKLAND. THE BIG HORSE DOING WELL. (Special to the Times.) Christchurch, November 28. The weather was fine at Addington this (Tuesday) morning, with the workers in action wide out, as the path is heavy next the rails as the result of its having been ploughed up after the N.Z. Trotting Cup meeting. Indianapolis, who is being worked right-handed in view of the Auckland Trotting Cup, in which he will be off the front, had Black Jester as a pacemaker over a two-mile journey. The latter was conceded 5 2-ssec start. Never of! the bit the champion Wrack stallion covered the first mile in 2.19 2-5 and the extended trip in 4.34. Black Jester was of no use to the Cup candidate. All going well in the meantime it will take a very superior pacer to down Indianapolis in pacing the reverse way at Auckland. War Paint, who is now prepared by J. Young, the Scottish trainer, _ is working well. She defeated Major Lind comfortably over IJm. in 2.50— easily equal to 2.46 on the rails. Square trotter Worthy Queen _ is working well and will be pitted against the nacers at the New Brighton T.C. meeting i.. the Mace Memorial Handicap. She is a good beginner and has never made a mistake in a race, so the hoppled brigade will know all about it when classed with the daughter of Worthy Bingen. With the Ashburton County R.C. fixture in view on Saturday, it was instructive to note an attractive workout, when Emmeline’s Last went away 3 3-ssec in advance of Young Travis for a mile and a-half test. Keeping wide out the former went the first half in 1.11 ,and with the round travelled in 1.45 Young Travis was only three lengths away, when Clem Dawe chipped in, going with the pacemaker Young Travis was within a length of

his pacemakers at the mile, run by them in 2.21. At the mile and aquarter, reached in 2.53 2-5, Loung Travis (on the outer) was a neck in front of Clem Dawe, Emmeline’s Last the same distance away. In a good race to the wire, Young Travis just beat Clem Dawe (who only went six furlongs), with Emmeline’s Last three lengths further back. Emmeline’s Last went 3.27, Young Travis 3.23, easily equal to 3.19. If the latter can handle the grass track as well as he does the dirt, he should be very prominent, as he is on the. front of a 3.45 class. He is also in the two-mile event and stays well, but he has not started yet. Elvo may trouble Young Travis in the IJm. race, and Elvo and Jimmy de Oro are tough two-milers.

WINTON JOCKEY CLUB, ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. The following are the acceptances for the first day of the Winton Jockey Club’s annual meeting:— TRIAL STAKES. £55. Weight Bst. No allowances. Six furlongs. 12 noon. Choir Golden Lap Whippoorwill Some Luck Jacobin Silver Issue Island Linnet Pompax Impala Bay Biddy Joan Wood Vallska Chhota OTAPIRI TROT HANDICAP, (Harness), class 3.45; One and a-half miles. 12.40 p.m. Bingen Wrack scr Martello scr Black Shadow scr Monty Chimes scr Bright Voyage scr On Duty scr Erinola scr Regina Derby scr Goldflower scr Scot Free scr Happy go Lucky scr Sea Mark scr Happy Knight scr Single Lee scr John Sunny Southland scr Desborough scr Vacation scr Kibo scr WINTON CUP HANDICAP. £l3O. One and a-quarter miles.

WIN AND PLACE WAGERING. THE SYSTEMS ADVERSELY CRITICIZED. SPECIAL PLEADING FOR LAWBREAKERS. CLOUDING THE ISSUE. (By Sir Modred.)

The following article has apparently been penned for the Christchurch Times with a ruthless disregard for the claims of the great general public, who pay the piper on the racecourses of New Zealand, also it is contrary to facts and figures, and introduces special pleading for “big bettors” that will be resented by the majority of racegoers—a statement to the effect that the win and place systems of. wagering have caused the “patronizing of other channels through which can be obtained two chances for one investment,” will create amusement, as it is well known that “big bettors” have for many years past and long before the new systems were introduced, in the majority of instances, sought to invest through illicit sources in order to keep prices up and delude the modest backer, in their greed overlooking the welfare of trotting and racing clubs, the very existence of the pastimes concerned, and the undoubted right of those who pay at the turnstiles to a square deal:—“lf opinions expressed at the recent meeting of the Forbury Park Trotting Club can be accepted as a true indication of the feelings of the betting public, the win and place method is likely to go out of existence. Already two clubs have decided to revert to the old system, and more than one metropolitan club may change also. Big bettors, too, are pronounced in their opinions that the win and place principle is unsuitable to New Zealand requirements. Big bettors complain that the volume of investments made on the win machine is insufficient to warrant them placing a substantial wager on a horse to win, and, again, the dividends received are not commensurate with the outlay and risk involved in having to back a horse to be first past the winning post. If they endeavour to make a covering wager on the place machine the dividend is infinitesimal, and one that seldom recompenses a backer for a loss made on the win machine. Another big objection to the present method is that it often forces a speculator to invest more money than he wishes, with attendant serious results should the horse break at the start or finish down the course. If a person uses the place machine he can win only a few paltry shillings and he has consistently to be at the pay-out window to prevent incurring a loss on the day’s investments. If he patronizes the win machine the risk is too great and he again goes home a loser. Many students of the win and place system argue that the only possible way to use the present system with any hope of making a profit is to back a horse “both ways,” but a majority of people decline to be drawn into the net of betting twice as much as they want to do. Numerous opinions were expressed at Forbury last week, and in every instance the win and place method was wholly condemned. One of the leading trainers frankly admitted that he considered it a hopeless business to back a horse for a substantial amount and gain a reasonable return, and that the majority of big bettors were now patronizing other channels through which could be obtained two chances for the one investment. As for the increase in the returns it is considered that now the novelty of the win and place system has worn off, and its real value is known, a return to the old method with a slight amendment would be welcomed by all concerned. Asked for an expression of opinion as to which method is preferred, big bettors and small bettors were emphatic that first and second dividends should be paid on fields of eight horses, but in fields of more than eight horses three dividends should be paid in the ratio of 70, 20 and 10 per cent.” To put the matter more plainly. There are many persons who seek to gain the money of the public for their own use by unfair means, and in doing so they as often as not forget to pay at the gate, and also expect, to be dined and wined by clubs and treated to the best seats in the stands, free entry to the enclosures, etc., while modest onlookers in their thousands pay, pay, pay. The turf and the trotting tracks could well do without these

people, who it is satisfactory to note, are finding the win and place systems of wagering a hampering influence on their lust for gain and utter disregard for fair play. Paying out dividends in the ratio of 70, 20, and 10 per cent, is a mere subterfuge to assist the designs of those who deal with illicit odds merchants and offer a sop to the general public. Special pleaders for “big bettors,” unlicensed bookmakers, and opportunities to mislead the general public and deprive racing and trotting clubs of their just and lawful profits are lacking in thinking powers if they imagine they are going to “draw a red herring across the scent” without efforts being made to thwart their evil machinations. The special pleaders and -heir friends are all out to get the public’s money. TAKAPUNA MEETING. THE FINAL GALLOPS. PERFECT CONDITIONS. SOME SMART PERFORMANCES. (Per United Press Association.) Auckland, November 30. Conditions were perfect for training at Ellerslie this morning, when the final gallops before the Takapuna meeting were held. Trainers had the use of the course proper, the poles being 30ft out. Several smart gallops were registered, the best being those of Kiltown, Lord Vai, Baroscope and Gay Rose. The Gisborne horses, Sunny Bachelor and Merry Damon, were the first out, being allotted a mile. They ran the first half in 51 3-ssec and the full distance in Imin 46 4-ssec. Both worked nicely, though Sunny Bachelor, on the outside, impressed most. Tenakoe was sent over six furlongs, with Lord Vai over the last five, the full distance taking Imin 20 4-sscc. Lord Vai was several lengths behind Tenakoe when he joined in, but finished about eight lengths in front, the time for the last five being Imin 4 2-ssec. Tenakoe was shirking his work.

Miss Rcwa and Hawthorn ran five furlongs in Imin 5 l-ssec. Wee Pat, Solomon, Wee Musk and Master Brierly were in that order after six furlongs run in Imin 20sec, the first three taking 38 4-ssec. Wee Pat did his work in first-rate style. Glenromney and Velocitei - ran half a mile in 52sec, neither doing his best at the finish. Over a similar distance Royal Appellant and Bright Flower took 52 l-ssec. Gay Broney and Courthaven finished on terms over six furlongs, the first three run in 39 l-ssce and the full distance in Imin 19 2-ssec.

Psychologist, after two furlongs in 25 l-ssec, completed five in Imin 4 4-ssec. This hack is in good order. Sunny Sky worked over seven furlongs, running the first three in 39 1-5 sec, and finishing in Imin 34sec. He was going comfortably throughout. Alpinus, with his trainer in the saddle, worked over a mile. He ran the first half in 51 2-sscc and completed it in Imin 46 2-ssec. Billy Boy assisted him over the last five, finishing in front in Imin 8 2 ssec. Alpinus carried a solid weight, and his effort was satisfactory.

Baroscope was sent over seven furlongs, The Highland Chief assisting him over the first four and Barograph over the last three. He ran the first three in 39 l-ssec, four in 51 4-ssec, and the full distance in Imin 31sec. Barograph was in front at the finish, after running the last three in 39 1-5 SCC.

Snow Prince, after beginning slowly from the mile post, ran his last seven furlongs in Imin 38 4-ssec. Fie looks in first-class condition. Kiltowyn, who was ridden out when jumped away at the seven-furlong post, ran the first three in 38 2-sscc and four in 51sec. He was then eased slightly, and finished very fast, to register Imin 30 3-5 sec, running on particularly well at the end, a first-class effort. At Takanini. The inside grass was available for fast work at Takanini, the poles being out about 12ft. The horses worked the reverse way round in view of the Takapuna meeting, and some smart sprints were recorded. Greek Gold and Exaggeration got to the end of five furlongs in Imin 4sec, the pair finishing together, the latter impressing most. Gay Marigold and Thespis ran from the seven-furlong post. After running their first half-mile in 52 l-ssec, they completed the distance in Imin 32sec, with Gay Marigold finishing on the better of the pair. Gay Blonde and Nun Nicer ran half a mile in 50sec, with the former finishing on strongly. Arch Ruler and Sir Willonyx recorded a smart effort over half a mile, registering 48 4-ssec. The former was going very well at the finish, and will race on the second day. Rereatu was again responsible for the best effort of the morning, completing a half mile in 48sec. He has done a good deal of work lately, and has fined down a lot. Alignment pulled up well after running half a mile in 49 4-ssec. Speedmint and Gay Sheila worked over a mile and a-quarter, but the pace was not on, except over the last two furlongs, which were run in 25 2-ssec. Eldora ran a mile in Imin 46 2-sscc, a very good effort for one of her class. Tavern Knight, with Cherry King to bring him home over the last five furlongs, ran seven furlongs solidly in Imin 29 3-ssec, the last five taking Imin 3 3-ssec .the pair finishing together, and both going well. High Crest began better than Gallant Knight at the half, and maintained the advantage to the end in 49 l-ssec. High Crest got into a fence yesterday and injured her stifle, but galloped well this morning, and is showing no signs of soreness. Hauperc, with the assistance of Rercpai over the last three furlongs, ran five furlongs in Imin 3 3-ssec, the final three’taking 37 2-ssec. The latter, who got a couple of lengths the worst of the pick up, finished in front. LATEST SCRATCHINGS. (Per United Press Association.) Auckland, November 30. The following are the Takapuna Jockey Club scratchings:— Takapuna Plate: Lagoon 3.15 p.m. and Allegretto 3.30 p.m. WRESTLING A WILD SPECTACLE. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) I?risbanc> November 30. The wildest spectacle ever associated with wrestling in Brisbane marked the contest between Tom Lurich and George Pencheff. Both were disqualified in the third round, after which they flew at each other. A fierce encounter took place outside the ropes and the bloodbespattered wrestlers were completely out of control. After the police stopped the bout among the spectators Lurich returned to the ring and floored the referee. The latter was rising when he was struck on the head by a chair thrown by a spectator. The referee dropped to the floor, blood gushing from a bad scalp wound. The police then escorted the wrestlers from the Stadium. RUGBY FOOTBALL MATCHES AT HOME. London, November 29. Rugby Union games: Middlesex v. Kent 3—3; Eastern Counties v. Surrey 16—3; Cambridge University v. Watsonians 25—5.

FEILDING JOCKEY CLUB. OPENING DAY. PLATEAU WINS THE CUP. STAKES TO POMP. EQUITANT BEATS SPRINTERS. A RIDER SUSPENDED. (Per United Press Association.) Feilding, November 30. For the first day of the Feilding races there was good weather and a fairly large crowd. There was interesting racing but no serious accidents, though there were two falls in the hurdle race. The totalisator handled £9427 compared with £9768 10/- last year. The results were: WAITUNA HURDLES, £lOO. One and a-half miles and 130 yards. 4— 4 Air Laddie, 9.0 (J. Mcßae) 1 I—l1 —1 Ruanui, 9.9 (A. Nicol) 2 5— 6 March Alone, 9.0 (I. Tucker) 3 Also started: 7-—5 Mister Gamp 10.11, 2—2 Manuiri 10.8, 2—3 Million 10.1. When the field settled down Million and Ruanui were in front. Ruanui led through the straight, by four lengths from Million, Air Laddie and Manuiri. Round the turn Air Laddie, Million and Manuiri went to the front, but Manuiri fell half a mile from home. Air Laddie led from Million to the home turn where Million took the lead, but at the last fence Million fell and Ruanui had the lead, but Air Laddie finished fast to win by a neck, half a head between second and third. Time, 2min. 56 3-ssec. AORANGI TRIAL PLATE, £BO. Six furlongs. 1 — 1 Cortega, 8.8 (R. Reed) 1 9 —4 Maypay, 8.8 (H. Goldfinch) 2 2— Wyndale, 8.8 (L. G. Morris) 3 Also started: 11—11 Warehi 8.8, 13 — 14 Tahurangi 8.8, 3—3 All Supreme 8.8, 6—6 Eka Tore 8.8, 14—13 Hint 8.8, 8— Boudoir 8.8, 4—lo Calydon 8.8, 5— 5 Raparahara 8.8, 16—16 Te Rangitumau 8.8, 17—17 Inahurua 8.8, 15—18 Hard Times 8.8, 10—8 Aweketira 8.8, 18—15 Weather Zone 8.8, 12 —12 Gay Coat 8.8, 4—9 Widdon 8.8. The start was delayed. Eketere would not face the barrier and was left. Widden was first out, then Te Rangitumau and Aweketira were together in that order. Widden led into the straight with Wyndale and Cortega close up. Cortega went away and won easily by three lengths, a head between second and third. Time, Imin. 15 l-ssec. FEILDING CUP, £2OO. One and aquarter miles. 2— Plateau, 8.2 (B. H. Morris) 1 3— Fairway, 7.13 (R. Reed) 2 I—l Aga Khan, 8.3 (K. Voitre) 3 Also started. 4—4 View Halloo 9.5, 5—6 Carfex 8.6, 6—5 Count Palatine 7.10, 7 —7 Thrasher 7.0. Count Palatine had run up to Carfex at the six furlongs and was first across the top and into the straight. Count Palatine was immediately challenged by Fairway, then Aga Khan dashed up and finally Plateau came with a late run, followed by View Halloo. In a wonderful finish Plateau got the verdict by half a head, Fairway half a head in front of Aga Khan. A head further back was Carfex with View Halloo only a head away. FEILDING STAKES, £125. Five furlongs. 2 Pomp, 9.1 (L. G. Morris) 1 1 Souchong, 9.1 (R. Reed) 2 3 Inflation, 9.0 (T. Green) 3 Also started: 3 Invcrcsk 7.6, 4 Scholar 7.6. Pomp was first to lead then Souchong took the lead into the straight. Pomp then challenged from close up and won by a bare head, four lengths separating second and third. Time, Imin. lsec. KOWHAI HACK HANDICAP, £lOO. One mile and a distance. 1— 1 Ida Merling, 8.13 (L. G. Morris) 1 5— 5 Royal Dash, 7.10 (G. Jones) 2 3— 3 Sanguine’s King, 9.0 (H. Goldfinch) 3 Also started: 2—2 Pango 8.13, 6—6 Gold Ruler 8.8, 4—4 Cardinal Moon 7.13, 7—7 Chief Line 7.10, 9—9 Night Runner 7.7, B—B8 —8 Linoleum 7.7, 11—10 Hark Forrard 7.7, 10—11 Blue Boy 7.7. The favourite led from end to end and won in a gruelling finish by a head with third a head away. Time, Imin. 55 l-ssec. FLYING HANDICAP, £l2O. Six furlongs. 2— 2 Equitant, 7.12 (K. Voitre) 1 6— 6 Royal Routine, 7.12 (H. Goldfinch) 2 1— 1 Cadland, 9.9 (L. G. Morris) 3 Also started: 4 —4 Souchong 9.0, s—•5 —• 3 Slippery 8.2, 3—-5 Farmer 7.7, B—7 Lady Nan 7.5, 7 —B Seafox 7.0. The first out were Lady Nan and Slippery with Equitant well back. Souchang led Lady Nan across the top and into the home turn with Farmer, Royal Routine, Slippery and Equitant in that order. Coming up fast Royal Routine looked the winner, but Equitant came through on the rails nicely and won easily by almost a length, Cadland half a length behind Royal Routine. Time, Imin. 13sec. FITZROY HACK HANDICAP, £llO. Seven furlongs. 2 — 2 Dollar Prince, 8.1 (J. Carroll) 1 5— G Tiger Gain, 8.10 2 9 — 9 Headmaster, 8.4 (B. H. Morris) 3 Also started: I—l1 —1 Amyril 9.0, 3—3 Catalogue 8.5, 7—B Etiquette 8.5, B—B Acceptable 8.4, 6—5 Pheon 8.3, 4 —4 Land Tax 7.9, 11—11 Boom 7.9, 12—12 Ralphyllis 7.8, 10—11 Royal Passion 7.6. It was a good start, Headmaster leading from Dollar Princess, Etiquette and Royal Passion. The order was unchanged into the straight with Tiger Gain seventh. Dollar Prince was challenged by Tiger Gain and just won, Headmaster a length away third. Time, Imin. 13 4-ssec. KIWITEA HANDICAP, £llO. Seven furlongs. 4— 2 Grand Jury, 7.11 (W. J. Broughton) 1 6— 5 Arrow Lad, 8.8 (K. Voitre) 2 7— 7 Lady Spy, 7.11 (G. Jones) 3 Also started: 10—10 Havering 9.4, 2— 3 Knollmere 8.13, I—4 Speed 8.9, 3—l Aiguille 8.7, 5—5 Emotion 8.4, B—B

Esteem 8.4, 9—9 Aston 8.2, 11 11 Arikari 7.13. . Won by a head. Time, Imin. 26 From a delayed start Knollrnere and Aston led from Arrow Lad, Lady Spy and Speed. Arrow Lad took the lead, but Grand Jury finished fast and snatched the win by a head. The jockey W. E. Pine was suspended for 14 days, for interference with Catalogue while riding Land Tax in the Fitzroy Hack Handicap. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-MORROW. (Per United Press Association.) Feiiding, November 30. The following are the acceptances for the second day of the Feiiding races: —• Noon. CHELTENHAM HURDLES. £BO. About one and a-half miles and 130 yards.

CYCLING INVERCARGILL CASH CLUB. The fourth meeting of the Invercargill Cash Cycling Club was held in the Railway Library rooms on Wednesday evening when the detail work of committee forming was finalized. Negotiations were put in hand to run a road race during Christmas with the visiting athletes in conjunction with Mataura Club. DISTANCE RECORD BROKEN. (Per United Press Association.) Dunedin, November 29. Riding under favourable conditions, L. G. Fleming, the well-known Canterbury cyclist, completed tne long journey from Christchurch to Dunedin in excellent time to-day, breaking the previous record by about 30 minutes. He left Christchurch at 4.5 a.m., reached Geraldine 4 hours 48 minutes later, and arrived in Dunedin before

sunset. He was given a reception by a number of cyclists. The previous record was held by W. L. Oldman (Oxford), Canterbury, who rode the distance of 243 miles in 13hr 2min 51sec, in January, 1911. CRICKET TEAMS FOR TO-MORROW. MARIST. Seniors—Broad, Duthie, Campbell. Hallamore. Hartlgan, Halpin. Lock. Henley, McMillan. Nisbet. Sheridan. Third grade.—A. Milne, Murphy, Derbie. Fletcher. Fraser, N. Grace. B. Grace, Cook. Campbell, Officer, B. Milne, Currie. APPELBY. Seniors—W. Carson. N. McGowan. T. Riddell. J. Purdue. R. Purdue. C. Marchant. A. Driscoll. S. Shirley, L. Groves, G. Johnson, W. Lilley. INVERCARGILL. Seniors—McKenzie. Esquilant. Tapley. Thomson. Pollok. Southern. Seivwnght. Agnew, Francis. Robertson, McKenzie, C. Tuohy. Third grade.—Cameron, Broad. MacGibbon, Berrymen E.. Berrymen A., Lee (2). Hunt, Jordan, Botherway, Patterson, Johnstone. R.S.A. Junior B— H. Small, J. Cockroft, W. Maley, J. Donaldson, T. Findlay, E. Dwyer, R. Smith. W. O'Brien. W. Greenall. S. A. Fraser, W- Scobie, G, Kirkland, A, Hagen. COLLEGIATE. Junior B— Mudie. Rattray. Dale, Dixon, Dawson. Hutson, Jackson, Jones, Wilkenson, Mullen. O'Grady. Allen. „ Third grade—Keast, Campbell. Cameron, Giles. Lloyd. Sparrow. Ramsay, Jones. Cockroft, Dixon, Mapletoft. GEORGETOWN. Third grade.—Blackie, Craig, Faircloth. Ferguson (2), Graham. Martin, Morgan, Marshall. Ramsay, Webb, Stuck. UMPIRES FOR SATURDAY. The following umpires have been appointed for to-morrow s cricket matcheSSenior.—Appleby v. Union, at. Showgrounds south, Messrs A. Glozier and A. Washer; I.C.C. v. Marist, at Showgrounds north, Messrs A. V. Poole and R. Taylor; High School v. Old Boys, at High School, Messrs V/. A. H. Oliver and John Hamilton. Junior B—Appleby v. High School A, at High School east, Messrs T. T. Dawson and A. S. Hogg; Bluff v. R.S.A. at Bluff, Messrs T. W. Stewart and Hector Shepard; Collegiate v. High School B, at High School north, Messrs A. H. Robins and A. J. Semmens. Third Grade.—Appleby v. Georgetown, at Appleby grounds, Messrs W. Lawrence and J. S. C. Warburton; Marist v. Technical, at Queen’s Park No. 3, Mr R. G. Webb and Brother Mark; Collegiate v. High School, at High School west, Mr R. D. Thomson; I.C.C. v Union, at Showgrounds, Messrs H. J. Tansley and W. A. Bamford. MATCH AT WELLINGTON. TOWN AND COUNTRY DRAW. (Per United Press Association.) Wellington, November 30. The result of the Town v. Country cricket match was a draw. Country opened their innings at 2.40 p.m. and batted out time for a draw. At stumps thev had eight down for 201. Play all round was much better than on the opening day. O’Brien and Cameron batted well for Country for whom Hatch created an impression as a fast bowler. The Town bowlers, Blundell, O’Neill and Morgan were particularly good, getting plenty of work on the ball. MERCANTILE FIRMS v. BANKS. WIN FOR STOCK AGENTS. A friendly cricket match between teams representative of the Invercargill mercantile houses and the banks

played at Queen’s Park yesterday resulted in victory for the stock and station agents by 79 runs. The mercantile firms compiled 220 (Bews 48, “Extras” 30, Fougere 30, Fogo 24 not out, Malloch 22, Hawke 21, Just 19, Bailey 17) and Banks replied with 139 (Anderson 43, Esquilant 41, Boyce 19, Hannay 12). Bowling for Mercantile Fogo secured four wickets and Hawke four, and for the Banks Hannay, four wickets was the most successful bowler. M.C.C. TEAM. TOWNSEND BOWLS WELL. (United Press Assn—Telegraph Copyright.) Calcutta, November 29. Western Indian States, first innings, G 4 (Townsend seven for 16 off 7.3 overs). Marylebone, first innings' six for 254 (Nicholls 52). TENNIS TEAMS FOR TO-MORROW. Tlie following will represent Southend B grade In their match against Southern at Southern on Saturday, 2nd December. 1933: Mrs Lamont, Miss Stevenson, Miss Pollok, Miss Whitaker, Anderson, Raines, Thompson, Wainwright. Rugby Park team to play Kennington at Kennington:—Miss W. Belsham. Miss O. Strang, Miss G. Stratheam. Miss N. Kidston. D. Nesbit, T. Richardson. L. Wood, V. TayWaihopai Tennis Club teams. —Waihopai No 1. v. Central at Central. —R. Boyd, F. Holdgate, P. Rice, O. Horman. Mrs Cummings, Miss I. Proven, Miss J. Farmer, Mrs Clarkson. . .... Waihopai No. 2. v. St. Marys at Waihopai.—B. O. Cummings, R. Ferguson, E. C. Smith, W. N. Sterling. Miss K. Harrington, Miss J. Andrews, Mrs Kingsland. Miss R. The will represent the Georgetown Tennis Club in their B grade match v. Bluff at Bluff on Saturday—Miss H. MacKay. Miss R. Henry, Mrs Anderson and Miss B. Oughton, Messrs C. Kerr, J. Davidson. F. Henry and J. Henry. Party will travel per taxi leaving Georgetown terminus at 1.15 p.m. AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S TEAM, VISIT TO NEW ZEALAND. (Per United Press Association.) • Wellington, November 30. It was reported at the quarterly meeting of the Council of the New Zealand Lawn Tennis Association to-night that the team of Australian women tennis players to visit the Dominion in December and January next will comprise Misses Lloyd (captain and manager) Bickerton, Hall, Valkenbuig and Dingle. They will play in the New Zealand Championships and a tour of the Dominion will be made for which an itinerary is now being arranged. . As far as practicable, visits will be made to centres where the recent men’s teams were unable to play. In conjunction with the Auckland Association it has been arranged to invite Sproule and Donoghoe, the Australian representatives, to visit New Zealand and play a series of matches in the Auckland province. They will also take part in the New Zealand Championships. ROWING INTERPROVINCIAL RACE. (Per United Press Association.) Wanganui, November 30. The Wanganui Rowing Association this evening decided to enter a crew for the interprovincial race at Wellington. The donation of money for the Wanganui regatta to be held on January 20, was reduced from £lO3 to £96 The Junior Double Sculls was deleted from the programme, and a junior-senior race included for oarsmen of senior status who have not won a senior race. Juniors may also compete.

BOWLS FOUR-RINK MATCH. .. SOUTHLAND DEFEAT TE RANGE On the Te Rangi green last night, the four-rink competition match between Southland and Te Rangi, which was postponed last week owing to unfavourable weather, took place, an interesting game resulting in a win for Southland by 82 points to 70. Every Southland rink was up, but in each of two cases —Ayson and Reed—the margin in favour of the winners was the narrow one of a point. Ayson and T. Pryde fought a close match all the way. McLennan, W. Donald, Frobarth and Shaw, s (TeR) were leading by 14 to 9 at the 10th head in their game with Donaldson, Taylor, Marshall and Reed, s (S). Te Rangi, however, failed to score on the next six heads and Southland led 20—15 at the 17th. Shaw netted two threes as against his opponents’ one on the remaining heads, but could not avert defeat by a point. Mayhew, McKenzie, Smithies and Froggatt, s (Te R) started promisingly against Graham, Campbell, Hewitt and Strang, s (S) being ahead by 13—5 at the 11th. Southland gained 11 points (including one five) in the next five heads and were leading 20—15 at the finish. Israel, Mcßobie, Gardner and Snow, s (S) were trailing 4—lo at the Bth head in their match with Crawford, G. Donald, T. R. Pryde and G. Glennie, s (Te R), but had recovered to lead 17 —11 at the 13th, a seven at the 10th helping Snow considerably in wiping out the deficiency. The Southland rink thereafter held the upper hand and won by 22 to 17. Fol-

RIVERTON v. WINTON. (From Our Correspondent.) The first match in the Western District competitions was played on the Riverton green on Wednesday evening, when the home team won by 18. At the conclusion, Mr Alf Evans (president) said he was pleased to see the Western-competitions had commenced again. Mr Butler, president of the Winton club said they had been de-

feated but had had an enjoyable game. He also was pleased to see the competitions had started again. Supper supplied by the ladies was then partaken of. Results: —

WYNDHAM CLUB NOTES. (By “Jack High.”) During the week the club’s Murihiku Cup rink (N. Stark, E. J. Traynor, W. F. Bennetto and H. Hunter) successfully defended the trophy against a rink representing the Waikiwi Club (Sievwright, Thomas, Nichol and Irwin). The match was played in the evening, the weather conditions being dull, with a couple of light showers of rain, which, however, did not mar the game. The visitors started off with a one at the first and second heads, while at the third the advantage was divided, the shots being dead equal. At the fourth head the local rink opened their score with one, the visitors notching one at the fifth. It is worthy of note that at the first five heads only four points were scored. At the 15th head the scores were 12 all. The next head saw the local rink bag three shots, as well as a single at the next three heads, making the score 18—12 at the 19th. The visitors were unable to make up the leeway and the final score was 20— 13 in favour of the holders.

The remaining challenges in order of acceptance, are Nightcaps, Edendale, Northend, Woodlands, Southland, Tapanui, Winton. The club’s handicap singles and doubles are well on the road to completion, the result of the week's play being as follows:—

Singles.—Ross (scr) beat Burstail (5); Stark (scr) beat Wood (8); Macpherson (8) beat Tuck (12); Kerse (scr) beat Macpherson (scr); Mills (6) beat Tuck (12R Tuck (12) beat Larsen (8); Bogue (5) beat A. Wilson (scr); Williams (4) beat Burstail (5). Doubles.—McDonald and Traynor beat Bennetto and Tuck. The Eastern District competition match, Wyndham v. Hokonui, played on the Wyndham green, resulted in a comfortable win for the home side by 89 to 60. The local rinks, skipped by Hunter, Kerse and Murphy respectively, were all up at the conclusion of play. F. Williams, lead for Kerse, was in good form and was on the jack all night. H. Hunter, probably the club’s best skip, is at present playing great bowls and in the match with Hokonui no shot was too difficult for him. In any section of the game he is a hard nut to crack. He was ably supported in third berth by Traynor, who was in fairly good trim. In the cup match N. Stark was leading exceptionally well and never failed to put his side in a good position; when in form he is the club’s best lead. Ross and A. Wilson, the other two leads, are generally steady, but the latter has gone off to some extent, and is not leading as well as he was at the commencement of the season. Kerse and Murphy (skips), Bennetto and Macpherson (thirds) are playing well at present and are valuable players. McKerrow, a hard nut to crack in club competitions, has not displayed his true form, in matches. Macpherson has played poorly in club competitions, but has shown a reverse of form in fixture matches. Carson has been playing great bowls during the last few weeks.

On Saturday evening Carson and Ross (5) holders, were called upon to defend the Stark Ferns, the challengers being Burstail and A. Wilson (5). The scoring was level until the 12th head when Wilson trailed the jack for six shots, the final score being 27—13 in favour of the challengers, the ferns thus changing hands. In this contest Burstail was leading like a champion and kept his opponent busy. On Monday night J. Mitchell and C. Larsen were rolling them well, considering that it was their first appearance away from home. In this match at Edendale the visitors were convincingly defeated by the home side by a good margin. The visitors, who have now been defeated on three occasions by the over-the-river club, are determined to turn the tables on the next occasion. EDENDALE JOTTINGS. (By “Enthusiast.”) The Edendale green at present has a fine playing surface. The club members have been busy the last few weeks in playing club handicap singles and doubles. These games have been keenly contested and a great deal of interest has been the result. The result of the match to date is as follows:—(Singles)—W. Irvine (scr) lost to W. Chaplin (4); Cushnie (6) beat W. Irvine (scr); Hickey (scr) lost to A. Muir (5); Hickey (scr) lost, to Cushnie : Chaplin (4) beat J. Cushnie (6) Chaplin (4) beat W. Irvine (scr); Marshall (4) beat Cushnie; Muir beat T. Hickey (scr); Archibald lost to R. Marshall; Redpath (7) beat H. Raines (7) J. Blair (10) lost to Fisher (9); Muir beat Cushnie; Archibald lost to Marshall; Muir (5) beat R. Archibald; G. Frace (8) lost to A. Muir (5). (Doubles). —Irvine and Blair lost to Hickey and Fisher; Irvine and Blair beat Chaplin and Sullivan; Irvine and Blair beat Muir and Frame; Irvine and Blair beat McPherson and Service; Irvine and Blair beat Raines and Scoullar; Hickey and Fisher beat Irvine and Blair; Hickey and Fisher lost to Muir and Frame; Hickey and Fisher lost to McPherson and Service; Hickey and Fisher beat Raines and Scoullar; Chaplin and Sullivan lost to Irvine and Blair; Chaplin and Sullivan lost to Muir and Frame; Chaplin and Sullivan lost to McPherson and Service; Muir and Frame lost to Irvine and Blair; Muir and Frame beat Hickey and Fisher; Muir and Frame beat Chaplin and Sullivan; Archibald and Cushnie lost to McPherson and Service; McPherson and Service lost to Irvine and Blair; McPherson and Service beat Hickey and Fisher; McPherson and Service beat Chaplin and Sullivan; McPherson and Service beat Archibald and Cushnie; Raines and Scoullar lost to Irvine and Blair; Raines and Scoullar lost to Hickey and Fisher; The club has played three Eastern District competition games, winning two and losing one. In the first game against Wyndham they had a narrow victory by two points, while in the second game against Tapanui, they registered their second win. However, last week against Gore A they had to lower their colours. The club has a limited number of players to draw from, although this season some new players are in evidence. Sullivan and Frame, two first year players, are playing well and should develop into good bowlers. Frame is a good lead. A Muir is a greatly improved player this season and is playing good bowls at present. W. Irvine the well-known Edendale skip, has lost none of his dash and is rolling well at present. It’s look out when he drives, a department in the game in which he excels. C. Macpherson, an old member of the Edendale Club, is still as keen as ever and is still a hard nut to crack.

In third berth he is always valuable. T. Hickey, who is well-known among Southland bowlers, takes a great interest in the affairs of the club, and is no mean opponent from lead to skip. CROQUET FLEMING SHIELD MATCHES. Following are the results of the recent Fleming Shield croquet matches:— GORE v. SOUTHEND at Southend). (Gore names first.) Doubles—Mrs Telfer and R. W. McCreath 26 v. Mrs Booth and Mrs Curie 9; Mrs McLeod and A. H. W. Aitken 26 v. Mrs Smith and Mrs McKeever 19; Mrs Aitken and Mrs McCreath 26 v. Mrs Williamson and Mrs Hore 19. Singles—R. W. McCreath 26 v. Mrs Booth 19; Mrs Telfer 26 v. Mrs Curie 6; Mrs McLeod 26 v. Mrs Smith 21; A. H. W. Aitken 26 v. Mrs McKeever 24; Mrs A. H. W. Aitken 26 v. Mrs Williamson 16; Mrs R. W. McCreath 26 v. Mrs Hore 23. Gore, 9 games; Southend, nil. OTAUTAU v. NORTHEND (at Northend.) (Otautau names first.) Doubles—Miss Hay and Miss Campbell 26 v. Mrs Wilson and Mrs Wesney 18; Mrs Porteous and Mrs Hall 16 v. Mrs Humphries and Mrs Smith 26; Miss Shaw and Miss O’Brien 3 v. Mrs Hannah and Mrs Green 26. Singles—Miss Hay 4 v. Mrs Wilson 26; Miss Campbell 13 v. Mrs Wesney 26; Mrs Porteous 17 v. Mrs Humphries 26: Mrs Hall 26 v. Mrs Hannah 1. Otautau, 2 games; Northend, 5 games. RUGBY PARK v. WAIHOPAI (at Waihopai.) (Rugby Park names first.) Doubles—Mrs Clark and Mrs Leigh 26 v. Mrs Munro and Mrs Halliday 10; Mrs Boyce and Mrs Betteridge 26 v. Mrs Murray and Mrs Johnson 23; Miss Middleton and Mrs Robertson 26 v. Mrs Winning and Mrs McKenzie 7. Singles—Mrs Clark 14 v. Mrs Munro 26; Mrs Leigh 26 v. Mrs Halliday 6; Mrs Boyce 26 v. Mrs Murray 13; Mrs Betteridge 25 v. Mrs Johnson 26; Miss Middleton 26 v. Mrs Winning 9; Mrs Robertson 26 v. Mrs McKenzie 17. Rugby Park, 7 games; Waihopai, 2 games. JUNIOR COMPETITION. NORTHEND v. WINTON (at Winton). (Northend names first.) Doubles—Mrs Robinson and Miss Cockroft 26 v. Mrs Gerrard and Mrs Cowie 14; Mrs Gow and Miss B. Cockroft 26 v. Mrs Reilly and Miss Gilmour 10; Mrs Lyall and Mrs B. Smith 26 v. Mrs Gilmour and Mrs Shaw 24. Singles—Miss Cockroft 23 v. Mrs Gerrard 26; Mrs Robinson 26 v. Miss Gilmour 5; Mrs Gow 26 v. Mrs Riley 20; Mrs Lyall 19 v. Mrs Gilmour 26. Northend, 5 games; Winton, 2 games. NORTHEND v. GORE (at Northend). (Northend names first.) Doubles —Miss L. Cockroft and Mrs Robinson 26 v. Mrs Ritchie and Mrs Beattie 22; Miss B. Cockroft and Mrs Gow 26 v. Mrs Robertson and Mrs Gerkin 22; Mrs Blue and Mrs Smith 26 v. Mrs Neale and Mrs Parsons 17. Singles.—Miss L. Cockroft 14 v. Mrs Ritchie 26; Miss B. Cockroft 26 v. Mrs Beattie 20; Mrs Robinson 12 v. Mrs Robertson 26; Mrs Gow 21 v. Mrs Gerkin 26; Mrs Smith 26 v. Mrs Neale 16; Mrs Blue 2 v. Mrs Parsons 26. (Northend, 5 games; Gore, 4 games.

ATHLETICS AUSTRALIA v. NEW ZEALAND. PROPOSAL FOR ANNUAL CONTEST. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, November 30. A proposal that an annual contest between the athletic teams of Australia and New Zealand be held was discussed and supported by the Canterbury Amateur Athletic Centre, and a resolution was carried that the centre write to the New Zealand Council, pressing for a revival of inter-Dominion contests, and suggesting that the Melbourne centenary celebrations would offer a suitable occasion for the carrying out of this plan. The president of the centre, Mr J. K. Maloney, said that whoever had been responsible for the discontinuance of the Australasian championships had done a great disservice to New Zealand athletics. Either the championships should be restored or Australia versus New Zealand contests introduced. THE DRUMMOND CLUB. There was an attendance of 20 members at the annual meeting of the Drummond Athletic Club, and judging by the enthusiasm displayed the club is in for a successful year. Mr J. Smith was elected president and Mr D. Brown secretary and treasurer. It was agreed to hold sports on Christmas Day' as usual, and the following programme was approved: 100 yards maiden, half mile cycle handicap, 13. r yards handicap, boys’ cycle race, one mile cycle handicap (open), 220 yards handicap, 75 yards ladies’ race, two mile cycle race, 440 yards handicap, high leap, hop, step and jump, long jump, men’s stepping 100 yards, throwing the cricket ball, ladies’ stepping 50 yards, sword dance, Highland fling, sailor’s hornpipe,_ seann triubhais, piping marches (novice) and piping marches (open). It was decided, on account ot the fact that there was likely to be large fields in the cycle events, to increase eaejp, prize in these events by 5/-. SWIMMING SOUTHLAND CENTRE. The fortnightly meeting of the Southland Swimming Centre was held last evening, Mr A. J. Kingsland presiding over a good attendance. A letter received from the New Zealand Council stated that the New. Zealand junior records put up by Miss D. Symon over 50 yards and 100 yards had been recognized. The centre decided to secure, if possible, two appearances of the Australian swimmers who visit Dunedin during February. The following programme of events for the Southland junior and intermediate championships to be held in the Tepid Baths on Monday, December 11, was approved:— Handicap Events.—so yards open handicap, 50 yards open backstroke, medley relay handicap (33 1-3 yards each, three in team), 33 1-3 yards tiny tots’ race (10 years and under), open dive handicap, novelty (frivolous four), novelty (obstacle race), w’ater polo. Championship Events.—lntermediate boys, 100 yards freestyle, 220 yards freestyle, 100 yards breaststroke, dive. Intermediate Girls, 100 yards freestyle, 75 yards breaststroke, dive. Junior boys, 220 yards freestyle, 100 yards freestyle. Junior girls, 100 yards freestyle, 50 yards breaststroke. Entries close on Thursday, December 7. It was stated that at the carnival this week Miss N. Basstian has lowered the ladies’ 220 yards Southland record by three seconds.

% % % 8 or more 3 70 20 10 5 to 7 (inclusive) 2 75 25 — less than 5 1 100 —

1.20 p.m. Sailing Home 9 2 Cough 7 5 Toreador 8 5 Night Maid 7 0 Tippling 7 12 Broughshane 7 0 Totolomai 7 12 FLYING HANDICAP, £65. Six furlongs. 2.0 p.m. Master Royal Duke 8 6 Anomaly 9 0 Miss Redowa 7 0 Hula Belle 8 11 Enwood 7 0 WINTON STEEPLECHASE HANE )ICAF half. £75. About two miles and a 2.40 p.m. Nylotis 11 4 Ecclefechan 9 0 Umtali 11 0 Mavora 9 0 French Fleet 10 1 The Rector 9 0 BARKLY HANDICAP, (Hack conditions), £60. Six furlongs. 3.20 p.m. Mayam 8 11 Acla 8 0 Irish BirdClara Bow 7 9 catcher 8 10 Young Sentinel 7 7 Lochlaggan 8 7 Red Sunset 7 6 Slaemish 8 2 Hot Tea 7 5 Venite 8 1 .Bachelor Poy 7 5 HOKONUI TIME TROT, (harness), class 3.42. ( 3ne and a-half miles. 4.0 p.m. Just John 24 Chiming Wave 36 Peter Mitchell 24 Lady Zita 36 Sergeant Dallas 24 Weary Voyage 36 TRADESMEN’S HANDICAP, £70. One mile. 4.40 p.m. Black Duke 9 0 Blazon 7 7 Steeton 8 1 Leading Boy 7 3 Totolomai 8 0 Thornton 7 0 ■ - ■

Mister Gamp 10 11 Ruanui 9 13 Manuiri 10 10 Air Laddie 9 11 Riotous 10 4 Cotsfield 9 0 Million 12.43 p.m. 10 4 March Alone 9 0 NOVICE STAKES. £70. Weight 8.0. Six furlongs. May Pay Wyndale Tahurangi Te Rangltumau •.11 Supreme Hard Times Top Flyer Lapel Eka Tore Aweketia Hint Widden Calydon Weathervane 1.25 p.m. ST. ANDREW’S HANDICAP. £125 , • One mile and a distance. View Halloo 9 6 Aiguille 7 8 Arrow Lad 8 8 Arikira 7 Carfex 8 8 Tiger Gain 7 4 Slippery 2.8 p.m. 7 11 Thrasher 7 0 OROUA NURSERY HANDICAP, £70Five furlongs. Inveresk 8 2 Canopy 7 11 Scholar 8 2 Sweet music 7 11 Lord Hereford 8 2 Note Issue 7 11 Burnish 2.51 p.m. 7 11 Palm 7 11 RONGOTEA HACK HANDICAP, £90. 1 One mile and a distance. Sanguine King Pango 9 9 3 0 Cardinal Moon Chief Line 7 7 12 9 Kalmuk 8 11 Ralphyllls 7 6 Hazoor 8 9 Linoleum 7 6 Gold Ruler 8 7 Sir Romeo 7 5 Limbohm 8 5 Night Runner 7 5 Catalogue 3.33 p.m. 8 Blue Boy 7 5 COLYTON HANDICAP. £100. Six furlongs. Slippery Kn.ollmere 8 8 8 3 Farmer Sea Fox 7 7 7 1 Diatomous 4.17 p.m. 8 3 NIKAU HACK HANDICAP. £75. Six i 'urlongs. Amyri! Dollar Prince 9 8 0 13 Land Tax Salt Spray 7 7 9 9 Cullus 8 8 Boom 7 Acceptable 8 4 Royal Passing 7 0 Golden Chant 7 13 Hest Courtega 5.0 p.m. 7 13 Boudouir 7 0 empire HANDICAP. £105. Seven furlongs. Havering Knollmere 9 8 0 10 Emotion Esteem 8 7 0 13 Speed 8 6 Lady Spy 7 Lapoupee 8 4

lowing were the details:— « 5. TeR Fraser, Lumsden, Thomson, Ayson (s) 18 — Hope, Roscow, Soar, T. Pryde (s) — 17 Donaldson, Taylor, Marshall, Reed (s) 22 — McLennon, W. Donald, Frobarth, Shaw (s) — 21 Graham, Campbell, Hewitt, Strang (s) 20 — Mayhew, McKenzie, Smithies, Froggatt (s) — 15 Israel, McRobie, Gardner, Snovz (s) 22 — Crawford, G. Donald, T. R. Pryde, Glennie (s) — 17 Totals 82 70 WINTON (CENTRAL) v. NORTHEND. A FRIENDLY GAME. Three rinks from the Northend Club visited the Central (Winton) Club on Wednesday evening, an enjoyable game resulting in favour of the visitors by 71 points to 48. The details • were:— N. W. Clark, P. C. Watson, W. Reid, A. Steans (s) 23 — R. Balch, McGillivray, Hughes, Pierce (s) — 22 McKitterick, Loudon, Shand, Scandrett (s) 18 — Brown, Smith, Metzger, Cowie (s) — 14 Wren, Courtis, Macdonald, Hannah (s) 30 — Darnell, McDougall, Balch, Tilley (s) — 12 Totals 71 48

W. R, Bradley (s), Harvey, Smith, Manuel 10 Eccleton (s), Forsyth, Hogg, Scott SO Campbell (s), Hunt, Doherty, Jamieson 24 Hall (s), Ashley, Davis, Stevens 9 Driscoll (s), Butler, Mulloy, Moore 18 Evans (s), Clark, Hill, Brown 31 Totals 52 70