IT IS WHISPERED

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1144, 14 March 1912, Page 7

IT IS WHISPERED

—That Billy Richardson took a rise out of his "friends the enemy” on Tuesday by forcing a licensing election. ..-'..a

—.That Billy is jubilant because he alone was able to ciose all the bars on Tuesday.

—That such interference by one man —the cat’spaw of the Prohibs. —with the convenience of many, won’t gain any sympathy for the joy-stranglers.

—That Albert Edward Glover s advice to Sir Bart. Ward to drop hobnobbing with dukes and lords and embrace “my good people” provided a number of thirsty souls with “a taste” on Saturday at Joe s expense.

—That the Premier Picnic was under aristocratic patronage this year. A real, live lord, a full-fledged baronet, and a lady'-by-courtesy were among the honoured guests. Hurrah for Democracy!

—That there is every danger of the Auckland Exhibition fizzling out.

—That Hector Gray’s disqualification should be a warning to a number of other leading horsemen whose riding has not been above suspicion of late.

—(That Harry Massey thinks Handicapper Morse dealt harshly with Antarctic in the Autumn Steeplechase.

i—That Ben Deeley has a long lead now for first place on the winning jockeys’ list. —That Ireland is having a big run this week with Allen Doone and St. Patrick’s Day.