YORKSHIRE SOCIETY OF WANGANUI.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXIII, Issue 12622, 19 November 1908, Page 2

YORKSHIRE SOCIETY OF WANGANUI.

The annual general meeting of members of the above society was held last evening in Hod&on'9 rooms. Mr C. W. Naylor (president) occupied the chair, and addressed a fair attendance of members, after which the treasurer submitted the balance sheet, which was adopted, and which showed a credit balance.

The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: — President, Mr C. W. Naylor (re-elected); vice-presidents, Messrs A. Varney and C. Pearce; secretary and treasurer, Mr H. Smith (re-elected); committee, all officers (ex officio), together with Messrs E. Crane, A. E. Eichards, G. H. Smith, J. Hepworth, P. S. Taylor (all re-elected), and B. C. Walker.

Messrs E. Crane, C. Pearce, and H. Smith were appointed an entertainment committee, and it was decided to hold social evenings on the second "Wednesday in each month.

A hearty vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the meeting.

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Trotting. OFFICIAL pttOCRAMMI of tha WANOANUI TROTTING CLUB MEETING, To be held on tha WANQANUI RACECOURSE. Gil SATURDAY, 12th DECEMBER. OFFICERS:Patrr>a, Hon. J. Carroll; President, Mr. C. fc. llackay. Vice-l'residents, Messrs. r. U Faber, W. JR. Tuck, J. G. Bartborpe; Coidmittce, Messrs. G. Ross, W. J. Aynslej, J. Erownlie, W. M. Ashton, C. Gicseu, W. i'inlay. W. Tbung, D. Kennedy, A. McFarlane, k. McKinnon. J. G. Swan, C. G. Young ,; Judce, H. M. br«d; liandicapper, J. 11. Pollock ; Starter, J. H- Pollock; bolicitor, E. Mackay; Secretary, Selby Morton; lrealurer, G. SpriggCDS. PROGRAMME. 1. DISTRICT MAIDKN HANDICAP TROT, of fts soys., second horse to receive 5 so\s. trom the stake, U miles; for all horses that have never won au advertised trotting race at time of starting, horses to be in the district and bonj fide property of nominator prior to Ist September, 19tl8; district from Patea River on the north, to Rangitikei River on the south. Nomination 12s. 6d. ; acceptance, 12s. 6d. To start at 1 p.m. 8. PONY TROT HANDICAP, of 20 soys., second horse to receive 5 sevs. from the st*. kes > for ponies 14.2 and under; H miles- Nor n (: inatioa 10s. ; acceptance 10s. To start i.w 3. &ANGANUI HARNESS TROT CUP HANDICAP, of 85 soys.; first horse to receive oO soys. and sterling silver cup, value 20 soys., 'Second horse 10 soys,, and third horse o soys. from the stakes; 2 miles. Horses will be handicapped to trot 2.50 or better to tne mjje. Nomination 305.; acceptance 40s. .lo • start it 2.25 p.m. *. BRACELET HANDICAP TROT, of 25 soys ; first horse to receive Bracelet, value £lU, ««d 10 soys., second horse to receive 5 soys. lfc miles. Horses will be handicapped to VDt 8.55 or better to the mile . Nomination 12*, «d.; acceptance 12s. Gd. Horses to be B«aaia*ted by ladies. Amateur riders or drivers , to be allowed 6 sccoudi. To start at 3.10 p.m. fi. DASH HANDICAP TROT, of 25 soys., sec on4-{iorse tp receive 5 soys. from the stakes ; 1 /mile. Horses will be handicapped to trot 450 or better to the mile. Nomination 12s. Gd. ; acceptance, 12s. Gd. 6. PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP TROT, of S5 Tsovs., second horse to receive 5 soys. from the stakes; 2 miles. Horses will be handicapped to -trot 2.50 or better to the mile. Nomination, 17s. 6d- ; acceptance, 17s. 6d. ForTtotters only. To start at 4.30 p.m. 7. EAUEWELL HANDICAP TROT, of 20 soys., second horse to receive 5 soys. from the stakes; It miles. Horses will be handicapped to trot 2.50 or better to the mile. Nomination, 10s.; acceptance, 10s. To stare at NOMINATIONS, accompanied by fees, close with the Secretary at 9 p.m., on rHURSL»^i, HANDICAP?' appear WEDNESDAY, 25th Novcntbciv "■ < 'ACCEPTANCES for all events close at 9 p.m. on FRIDAY, 4th December, 1908. President's Handicap for 1 rotters only. All -Races to be run under Rules of N.Z. TrotUiyc Association. The winner of any race aftei declaration of handicaps may be re-handicapped. -Stakes paid in full. All Horses or Ponies to be registered with Trotting Association prior to nomination. Riders and Drivers will be asked to produce current season's Licenses. All events optional, with the exception ot Wanganui Harness Cup Handicap. No Nominations or Acceptances will be received unless accompanied by fees. SELBY MORTON, Secretary. Approved by N.Z. Trotting Association.— P. SELIG, President.