NORTH CANTERBURY AND OXFORD JOCKEY CLUB.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 19814, 4 December 1919, Page 2

NORTH CANTERBURY AND OXFORD JOCKEY CLUB.

A mocking of the North Canterbury and Oxford Jockey Club' was held at Oxford on Saturday eight. There was a large attendance of members, including a good contingent from Hangiora. Mr 11. C. D. van Ascii, president, was in the chair. The president , congratulated tho club on having had such a successful race meeting, which had resulted in a profit of £9SO. Mr van Asch outlined a number of suggestions which, ii carried out, would add further to the popularity o£ the club. Mr G. Cudby, chairman of tbo Ground Committee, submitted a scheme for improvements to the saddling paddock and the addition of thirty-three horse boxes, the installation of a water supply, additions- to the totalisator house, and tho erection of double gates to all public entrances. Mr Cudbv estimated that with the credit balance available of £I3OO, and a.n additional sum, of about .61000 already arranged for the greater portion of the scheme could bo carried out, immediately. After discussion the scheme was favourably entertained and referred to tho Finance Committee - for consideration. Mr Cudby reported that from 300 te 400 loads of good soil were now being spread on the course and with the addition of fertilisers the track would be sown down in the autumn, thus assuring a first-class track lor next season. After the meeting the Oxford members entertained the visiters at supper.