THE TURF.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 960, 29 October 1910, Page 13

THE TURF.

MASTERTON R.C. MEETING. IRANUI WINS THE CUP. ißy ToleßraDh.—Press Association.! Mastorton, October 28. Tho weather conditions were most favourable for the Masterton- races, and the' course was in . first-class order. With & satisfactory attendance and excellent racing throughout,' tho meoting was a decided success. Thoro -were twelve bookmakers licensed, and they found: business fairly brisk. The amount put through the totalisator was,£36ls. Mr, T. Cameron .did good work .in tho starting arrangements, as did Mr. W. H. Hartgill, the judge. Tho large number which started in most of the events formed a subject for. general complimentary commcnt. Results:— .- HACK HURDLE HANDICAP, of 70 sovs. One mile and three-quarters. ■2 Mr. T. Limbriclr's. Sleacombe,'; by - I3irkenhead—Aplircdite, syrs., - Ost. 81b. .(J. Paramore) 1 it Mr: J. R. M'Donald's Te Ru, list. 31b OV.' Voung) 2 6 Mr: J: Hathawav's Rosegroye; lCst. :- : l^lb; ... Flyger) - 3 Also started : I Howler,'9st. 61b.; and 3 British Riile, 9st. ' Won by four lengths. Time, 3mui. :21 2-sseC.":"'; -- ; -■ / FLYING HACK HANDICAP, of 6) . ~ sovs. Sis furlongs. : : ■/;

' I Mr. H. M'.Alanaway's Rill, by San/ , Fran—Spring,: 3yrs., Bst. : ' - . (W. Ayrq'i 1 1 Messrs. J'. T, and G. H. Millar's Tina Toa, 9st. .........(A. Olivet) 2 8 Mr, A. Manguson's Miss -Syly®»-.' Bst.-21b. ......' :.....OV. Vtfe) 3 Also started': ; ;B Pukewai;--Bsf 71b;; 12 Skye; Bst.' 51b.; 10-St. IJmsden, Sst. -'51b'.; o. British Maid, Bst/21b.; 6 Leahora, Bst. 21b.; 2 Lord Posrtbb, 7st. 91b.; 9 Merrie Emei-ald,. 7st' 11 Kilsyth, 7st. 91b.; 7 Sir 91b.; ■ and !l0 Eva, 7st. 71b. //■• • • In a nice-finish .Rill woj by throequarters of a.length. .'Time'lmin.'l63-S, . .see,'[ "■ ■ ■ ; MASTERTON CUP, of ,60 sovs.. One .:- mile and a qvirter. 4 Mr. •F. Hall's Iranu{ by Soult— Tauliei, 6yrs., Bst/101b. ' . / (R. Hatch/ 1 8 Mr. J. Newton's Jauparaha; 7st. 51b. Jvl'Donald) 2. 1 Mr. W. H. Nicol'/Sir Antrim, Bst.-. ;• • 81b. ......;.....:.' -------(A. Oliverl. 3 " Also started: 3 ierrivonia, 7st. 121b.; ' 6 Llanwern, 7st/71b.; and 6 Mataari; 6st. 111b. ' •.!From a good /?si)atch : Sir-Antrim was first to shnv,',- ln front,- and led out of the; straigl'' Going into the back --. stretchj took■ up:the, running,but was depsed by-Sir .Antrim' at the: six furlonW post.- : Iranui:-joined the leader whep 36^3 turned for home, and Raupfaha.also moved' up. In a ■ good fW'h'"™ won by a length, with' Sir Ant/m two lengths away . third. Time, 9 3-sseo. ; MAfEN. HACK. Five furlongs. ■( s"Matthews's Longwood, by J : wrriwee—-Spoil, 3yrs., : 7st. 101b. '- / (L. Traill) 1 / 3 'tf. W. Bryant's Portcullis; Sst. , '131b (Sid Rckl) 2 j Air. A. 11. Wright's'.lii© Rover, "■ / Bst. 131b.,. (W. Young) 3 ; / Also started: 9 MeirriV ; Fly, Sst. V • / 131bi; 12 ■Tho',;Flier. i - Sst. 111b.-; <j Fight-. , / ,-ing Maid,- Sst. llib.; 11, Beulah, Bst. 91b. ; 4 Paku,, 9st.'; 10: Merriletta,. Bst.91b.; 8 Field - Fare, Bst. 91b;; 2 Varna, Bst. lib.; and; 7 Sir Knox, 6st. 111b. - Longwood at: once went to the front, . ; and.'striding^.along;verySfreely, ivon by. ovm\ a length from Portcullis.. -1 Time, .. lmin^^ssec.'; : , o i^.^);;^ ; ,,,,„ :.v. LADIES' BRACELET HANDICAP. : i One" mile, and ■ a quarter. L Mrs. ,H. Strathmoira, by Soult—Hakea,. aged, 12at. 131b (Mr. D. Buick) 1 1 Miss, A. Hehir's Himitangi, list. 21b. (Mr. J. Haxton): 2' $ Mrs. . Catherall's Whakaweira," list (Mr. G. Hiist) 3 -.; Also started: 7 Tyrannic, list. ■ 131b. ;■ .' B Aotea," llst. 131b.; 6 Comethup,. list.. 31b.; 7 Boyno Water, lOst. 121b.; and 8 Canadian, lOst. 71b. . ,■':/; - ' . Won. by alwut half a - lenria, with Whakaweira' about '15 lengths away ' third. - Time; 2rnin. 15 3-ssec.' . DASH HANDICAP; Five furlongß. 1 Mr.' 0. B. Pharazyn's Longstep, by Stepniak—Good . . liitent, 3yrs., Bst. 51b (L/Traill) 1 4 Mr. A.. James's :Lady Doris, Bst. - 81b (W, Young) 2 ■ .2 Mr. A. M'Donald's Kiltie Lass, . -7st. 71b. (L. Morris) 3 Also started: 5 Merrie-'Land, -9st.; 7 Lares, Bst. 51b. ; 6 Palestine, Bst. . 61b;; : 3 Golden . Agej 'Bst. 61b.; 7.- Av-,; aunt,- 7st.' 71b. ; 8 -Merrie Widow, 7st. 71b.; and 9 All Gold, 7st. 71b. . ■:, Won by half, a length.:' Time, lmin. . 8 2-ssec.

PUBLICANS' HANDICAP. Seven . furlongs. ■ : 4 Mr. R. Cooper's Full Rate, by ■, The? Officer—Kimmer, aged, 9st. . 21b.» ................... [frd Reid) 1 1 Messrs. A. T, M'Williams and D. Sullivan's Penza, 7st. 3lb. (M. M'Donald) 2 7 Mr. E. Jackson's Dervish, 6st.7lb. • (W. Price). 3 ■ Also started: 2 Clemora, Bst. 71b.; 3 Bally. Shannon, 7st. 91b.; 5 Aimwell, 6st.'-131b;'; 6 ; Investment', \ 6st. 71b.'; 9 Clem, 6st. ' 71b. ;-and. 8 Waiwareware, 6st. fib. - '- '.'. '.. . '; ■ Won by two lengths. Time, lmin. 804-osee OCTOBER HACK HANDICAP.' One mile. I Mr. W. D. Watson's First Consul, by Conqueror—Lady., Principal, ' 4yrs., 9st. (R. Hatch) 1. 1 Mr: P. M'Namara's Aivha, 7st. 131b. ...; (B. Lowe) 2 2 Mr. C. C. .Hammond's Captain ' Bellj' ; Bsfc. 71b. ...... (W. Young) 3 . Also started: 3 Mediterranean, : Bst. lib.; 8 Pukewai,* 85t.:51b.; 5 R-angi-kapua,'7st. 131b.; 6 Rose Herald. 7st. illb.; and 7. Vite, 7st. : ' , " : NOTES ON THE R \CING ' ®T Telegraph.—Special Correspondent.) .' ' Masterton, October, 28. ..- Tho Masterton Club had a very successful ■ first day, the. weather - being perfect. The rain, which fell overnight,' did not affect the going. Several fast times were ■ recorded, and ■; Iranui, the Cup; winner, registered the same timo as Lady; Medallist did in ... last< year's race. R. Hatch, on Iranui and First .Consul,, rodo splendid races, especially 'in the list event, in which ho saved his horse for' a final run and got up in time to win by a neck. Rauparaha was unlucky not to win the Cup, as he met. with some interference' in the straight, and after recovering himsolf his rider took matters too easily. . There were two scratchings in the Hack Hurdles, Gaelic and Sylvia Maid being withdrawn. Te Ru. despite his winning sequence, ivas neglected on the machine, while his-; stable companion, Howler, was made favourite. However, tho supposed good thing did not eventuate,* as Sleacombe le-d throughout, and though tackled by To Ru in the straight lie easily;/stalled him off. Howler jumped badly. To Ru was never near the leaders until too late. Despite his big burden of 9st., the Hawlie's Bay-owned Tina Toa was made favourite in tho Flying Hack Handicap. He began first, but was soon chopped out, and sent back to the middle ol the big field. At the straight, Rill ajid Miss Sylvia were leading, but when ho got clear. Tina Toa put in a strong run and cut down all but Rill. Leahora was last to and across the bottom she was giving the field a big itart, but she then put in a marvellous

run, and was unlucky to get beaten, for in the straight sho was blocked when trying to got through. One wellbacked horse was not allowed to do his best in this event, i

Sir Antrim, with W. Young in tho saddle, was supposed to bo a good thing iu tho Cup, but ho was rather badly beat-en into thjrd place. Rauparaha was the unlucky horse, as ho I appeared to bo winniig easily, but his ruler took matters jtoo coolly, and Iranui (R. Hatch) just got up in time to win, after securing a lucky run on tho' rails. Llanwern fed for sis furlongs, when' he gave way to the favourite. Merrivoma rail badly, and so did Mataari. j The Ro/er, who hails from Foxton, was made'favourite in the Maiden Race, but lie wis quite easilyjdisposed of, and nover reiched the front.' Longwood began smirtly, and led throughout,. Tho tield ws's a very weak one, and nothing stood <iut.: ( Morrie Fly (fell on his nose across/-the bottom, or Ihe would have .been amongst the place-getters. . Th 6 Bracelet field was reduced by tho/withdrawal of' Sylvia -Maid, . Te Utvatu, and Lord Kilcheran. Strathmc/ra was best backed,' and, he won coiifortaliiy, but had Himitansri been • jidenwith anything like equal judgment, he: would, have been closer up. .We of , the others were .ever in win? /ning positions, but several of theni may be expected to show up better to-day.

Longstep, who had shown up so well at Treiitham, was always most in demand for the Dash Hack, while good support came for Kiltie Lass, Lady Dons, and Golden Ago The favourite quickly took charge, and, after stalling off challenges by Golden Age and Lares,. Traill had,to sit down and ride .him* very-hard to beat Lady Doris, who got away badly.: .:

Full Rate and Dervish badly bekt the starter in the Publicans' Handicap, and the former, won very easily. Penza would probably have reversed positions with him had she got away on anything like, even terms.Clemora and Ballyshannon were both well backed, but neither got out of tho ruck. Ballyshannon looked very empty, and bore the appearance of i having done badly since.leaving Trentham. - ; ■ Opinions were very evenly divided as to trie merits of Captain Bell and .First Consul in the concluding event, and •there was very little between them. on the machine.' - First Consul went down beautifully . in his preliminary, and gained many ■ friends in consequence. The start was a good one, and Hno favourite 1 took up the running, with' Vitc and Mediterranean next.. Across: the bottom Awiia took charge, and tho favourite fell back into fourth place. In the straight Captain Bell came through and tackled Awlia,'but -the ; latter 1 shook ■ him off., Hatch .then brought .'First Consul along, and with a beautifullytimed run scored by' a neck. Captam Bell was' a length away,-and then came Mediterranean. . SECOND' DAY'S; ACCEPTANCES. '.(By Telegraph;— Press Association.) ' Masterfofl, October 28. • The following acceptances have been received for the: second day of the Masterton meeting:— : r HACK HURDLES. -. One mile and ,a half.—Te Ru, list. 81b.; Slcacombe, lOst. 121b.'; Whakaweira, -Ost. 101b.j Sylvia .'"Maid, 9st.; British 'Rifle, 9st.j and Te ; Utuatu, 9st. . - '- ' • • :, i . SCURRY' HACK. Four furlongs.— Portcullis, 1 9st."; The Rover, Bst. lllb. j ; Eahia, Bst.';»Fighting Maid, - 7st. 131b. j Field Fare, 7st. 121b.; Varna, 7st. 121b.; Merriletta, 7st. :12lb;';. Merrie- -Fly,. 7st. lllb..;':Merry.'Widow, 7st. 71b.: Laay Valley, 7st. 71b.;. A vaunt,; 7st. 71b.; Stonoy, 7st; 71b.; Falls,. ?st., 71b. • and All: Gold, 7st. 7ib. .'■■■ :;v TRADESMUN'S HACK Seven fur longs—First Consul, 9st. - 101b.; Captain. ■Bell,. Bst. 91b.; Rilli'-Bst.-> 91b; ;--Awha, Bst -. •41b:; Longwood, !ist:">2lb.' l ;iSky6i'Bst;';®St.. Lumsden,. Bs£.'; Bercola, Bst.; Leahora, ,7st. 131b. ; ICilsytla, 7st. 51b.; ilerrie Emerald, - 7st. 31b. j and" Sir Solo, 7st.'-' PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. One mile and a -furlong.—Sir Antrim,-; Bst. 1 lllb.j Clemora', 'Bst. slb.;i.Rauparaha, 7st. 121b.; Strathinoira, : ; 7st: '61b.; Llanwern, , 7st." 51b.; - Mataari, '7st; ;' and Aimwell, 6st. 71b. ~ HIGH-WEIGHT -HANDICAP. One mile.—Himitangi,l2st.;.Abtea,.list. -131b.; Tyrannic, list. 111b.;. Monsieur Beaucaire, list. 31b.-; Boyne. Water, list. ; Canadian; lOst. 121b.'j liiya, lOst. -121b.;' and Beulah, lOst. ,71b.' V U ELECTRIC. HACK. V'. Six' furlongs.— Lady: Dons, Bst. 111b;; Merrie' Land, Bst. lllbl;- Lares," Bst. 31b.; Miss Sylvia, Bst. lib.;. Leabora,^7st.' lllb.j British Maid, '7st. lOlb.j .Kiitie Lass,' 7st.\ 101b.; Lora' Possible, '7st. '71b.'; and Eva, 7st. STEWARDS' i HANDICAP. Six furlongs'.—Full Rate, 9st. 101b.; Tumut, 9st. 31b.; Sunbonnet,- Bst. 21b.; Bally Shannon, 7st.. 91b. j. Penza, 7st, 81b> Dervish, 6st. 121b.; Merchantman, Gst. 121b.; and Afterthought, Cst.-71b. , WELTER HACK HANDICAP. One mile.—Strathmoiva", 9st. 131b.; Awha, 9st. 101b.; ' Mediterranean, Bst. 71b.;' Rangikapua, 7st. \ 131b. j Comethup, 7st. 71b. Rose Herald,- 7st. ' 71b.; Prince Hassan, 7st. 71b.; and Vite, 7st. 71b. '

.i POVERTY BAY TURF CLUB.

.-' SPRING MEETING. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) ' Ciskorne, October 28., The Poverty Bay Turf Club's spring meeting concluded to-day in brilliant weather, and in the presence of a very large attendance. Five bookmakers wore licensed. The sum of £6514 was put through the totalisator, making a total for the. two days of £11,664—an increase of £2118 over the total for. last year. Following are the results:— i SECOND COUNTY STAKES. " One Sat. 111b., 1 5.Fort William, 1 Bst. 101b., 2; Hirini, 7st 71b., 3. Also 'started': -'Swarthmoor, 9st. ; 21b.; and Prostonpans, 7st. 71b. Won easily, Timo, .lmin. 43 l-ssec. ■ : HURDLES, Ono mile and a half.— Reservoir, list; 61b., l;;Te Kainui, 9st., 2; Waiohika, Ost. 31b., 3. The only starters. Won by four lengths. Time, 2min. 54Jsec. LADIES' BRACELET. One mile - Erin, list. 111b., 1; Game, lOst. 71b., 2; Cauldron, 10at.111b., 3. Also started: Royal Youngster, lOst. 111b. Won' easily. | Time, lmin. 47sec. MAKARAKA HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. ' One mile.. Sublime, Ost. 1 Ballyheigh, 7st. 131b. ....... 2 Goldfinder, Bst. 61b 3 The. only, starters. A magnificent .finish. Sublime getting up in time to win by a short head. Time, lmin. 43seo.' SECOND HACK FLAT. Sis furloijgs.—Scorch, Bst. 71b., 1: Ardfert, Bst. 21b., 2; Durability; 7st. 61b., 3. Also started: Stourton, Master Stead, Omatere, and Awanui. Won by threo lengths. Time, lmin. 17 4-ssec. MAIDEN SCURRY. Five furlongs. —Josie, 9st., 1; Santiago, Bst. 111b., 2' Monsieur Soult. Bst. 61b.,'3. Also started: First Marshal, Vaultress, and Ngarui. Won comfortably by a length. Time, lmin. 5 3-ssec. WAIKANAE HANDICAP. Five furlongs—lnoy, Bst. 21b., 1; Dazzling, 95t.,'2; Fort William, 3. Also started: Auldearn, 9st.; Terakato, ' 7st. 61b.; Mamipai, 7st. 41b.; and Pluck, 7st. 41b. A good race. WOll by half a length. Time, lmin. 3sec. FAREWELL . HANDICAP. Seven furlongs.—Dazzling, Bst 71b., 1; Ballyheigh, Bst. 71b., 2; Master Stead, 7st, 61b., 3. Also started: Illustrious, 7st. Gib.; and Durability, 7st. 21b. After a punishing finish, won by half a longth. Timo, lmin. 29 l-ssec.

WOOTTON AND MAHER.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright London, October-27. In the race for the JDowluirst riatc, Frank Wootton rode King William, and D. Maher Plirysus—the pair that cleadlicatcd for first place.

AUCKLAND SPRING MEETING.

(By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Aliokland, October 28. Acceptances and final payments in connection with the Auckland . Racing Club's Spring meoting are as follow: — ACCEPTANCES. HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE. Three miles. —Cloudy Morn, list. 61b.; Hina, list. 61b.; Star Lass, list. 61b.; Laddie, list. 51b.; Togotsushima, list, lib.; Rangitana, lOst, 101b.; Gaioty, lOst. 91b.; Atawhai, lOst. 71b.; Ringaway, lOst, 71b.; Powerful, lOst. 71b.; Secret Gun, lOst. 71b.; Cutler, lOst. 71b.; Lougb Finn, lOst. Rebel, lOst. 71b.; Hmiakaha, lOst. 7ld. ; Bobartown, lOsfc. 71b.; and Romp, lOst. 71b. SHORT'S HANDICAP. Five furlongs.—Salute, Ost. 71b.; Turbine, 9st. 41b.; Miss Winnie, Bat. 131b.; St. Bill, Bst. 91b.; Emblem. Bst. 91b.; Kakama, Bst. 41b.; Dogger Bank, Bst. 31b.; Iney (including 51b. penalty), Bst. 31b.; Lady Frances, 7st. 131 B.; Blue Garment, 7st. 121b.; Jena, 7st. 51b.; Captain. Soult, 6st. 131b.; Muskewai, 6st. 101b.; Frontino, 6st. 91b.; Master Jack, 6st. 71b.; and Mary Anne, Cst. 7lb.

PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP. One mile.—Epsom Lass, Bst. 31b.: Regain, Bst. 31b.; Freevata, Bst. 31b.; First Wairiki,. Sst. 31b.; Flying Soult, Bst.; Duma, 7st. 101b.; Maxwell, 7st. 6ib.; Waiotahi, 7st. 61b.; Maroon and Black, 7st. 51b.; Scotch, 7st. 41b.; Hamadryad, 7st. 21b.; Lloyds, 7st. 21b.; Lieutenant /Soult, 6st. 131b.; Nape Nape, .6st. 131b.; Monoplane,,6st. 131b.; Tipua, 6st. 131b.; Master Theory, 6st. 131b.; Lady Betty, 6st. 131b.-; Sinn Fein, - Sst. ' ,131b.; Monocle, 6st. 131b.; and Columbia, 6st, 131b.

FLYING HANDICAP: Seven furlongs.—Salute, 9st. 31b.; Santa Rosa, Sst. 41b.; Sir Artegal,. 7st. 131b.; Iney (including.. 51b. penalty), 7st. 131b.; Tamainupo, 7st. 121b.; Manapouri, 7st. 121b.; Tattoo, 7st. 121b.; Lady Frances, 7st. 101b.; Zinnia, 7st. 101b.; Admiral Soult, 7st.'lolb.; General Soult, 7st. 81b.; Dazzling, 7st. 61b.;. Haldane; 7st. 61b. ;, and Golden Loop, 6st. 131b.

HOBSON HANDICAP. Six furlongs. —Kanewara, Bst. 81b.: Freevata, Bst. 61b.; Michaeloff, Bst. sib.; Flying Soult, Bst. 41b.; Peggy. Pryde, 7st. 111b.; Minstrel, 7st. 101b.; Maxwell, 7st. 91b.; Royal News, 7st. 81b.; Taka, 7st, 71b.; Princess Soult, 7st. 61b.; Hamadryad, 7st;- 51b.;' Lucille, 7st. 51b.; Spectre, 7st. 21b.; Master Wairiki, 7st. lib.; liuratau, 7st.; Nape Nape, 7st.; Prophesied, 7st.; Parawai, 7st.; Rangiora, 7st.; Bonnie Fishwife, 7st.; Vivace,'7st.; : Urukehu, : 7st.; Bogey,' 7st. j Caedmon, 7st,; Arawa, 7st.; Maykoft, 7st.; and Goodwin Sands, 7st.

MAIDEN HURDLES. One mile and a half.—Continuance, list. '91b.; Hoanga, 10at. 131b.; Black Northern', lOst. 21b.; Sabre, lOst. 21b.; King Hippo, 9st. ,101b.; Don Quex, 9st.* 91b.; Delegate, 9st. 81b.; Paul, 9sti 41b.; St. Maria,, 9st.; Seldom, 9st.; Nelius, 9st:; Miss Explosion, 9st.; and Penfold, Ust. ■; ... r FINAL PAYMENTS. CITY. HANDICAP. One mile and a quarter.—North. East, \9st. 31b.; Paisano (including 51b. penalty), Bst. 101b.; Advocate, Bst. lib.; Waiari, 7st. 131b.; Waimangu,. 7st. 101b.; Sea Elf, 7st. 101b.; TJranium, 7st. 91b; Lochbuie, 7st 81b.; Parable, 7st. 61b.; Iney (includ-' irig 51b. penalty), 7st, 51b.;. Admiral Soult,' 7st. 41b.; Waitapu, 6st. 131b.; and Coromandel, 6st. 10lb. GREAT NORTHERN GUINEAS. One mile. —Goldiinder, Bst. lUlb.; Royal News, Bst.' 101b.; Kapanga, 'Bst.. 101b.; Apellon, Bst. 101b.; King Soujt, Bst. 101b.; Cheddar, Bst. 101b.; Poictiers, Bst. 71b.; Solas, Bst. 71b.; Antoinette, Bst. 51b.; and Monolope, Bst. 51b.

•WELCOME STAKES. , Five furlongs. —Hemisphere, Bst. 51b.; Ireland, Bst. 51b.; Master Baber, Bst. 51b.'; Sylverlyte, Bst. islbi-;' Clqudy Dawn, Bst. 21b.;; Ilarrigan, Bsfc. 21b.; Kaipara,. Bst, 21b.; Condamine,, Bst.; Miss Winsome, Bst. ; Panthea,. Bst.; : and Tranquil, 'Bst. .

V DEWHURST PLATE.

By Telegraph—Press Association—GoDyrieM. London, October 27. . At the Newmarket Houghton meeting to-day, the following was the result ot the race for — THE DEWHURST PLATE, of 300 sovs., added to', a sweepstake of 25 sovs, .each, , for two-year-oldscolts, Bst;' \9lb.; fillies and geldings, Bst. 71b. Seven furlongs. Lord Derby's c. King -William,. by . William the Third—Glasalt ...... i Mr. Fairlie's br. c. Phrysus, by Persimmon—Phroso t Mr. James A. de Rothschild's b. f. . Atmah, by Galeazzo—Mrs. Ken ~ dal 3 . . tDead heat. ■

RACING FIXTURES. ,

Oct. 29—Masterton R, C. Spring. Nov. 5, 7, 9, and 12—Canterbury J.C. .:• Metropolitan. Nov. 5, 9, and 12—Auckland R.C. Spring. Nov.' 9.—Waverley-Waitotara E.G. Annual. Nov, 9—Waipawa County E.C. Annual. Nov. 9 and 10—Taratahi-Carterton E.C. . Annual. ' . Nov, 16 and 17—Dannevirke E.C. Spring. Nov.'3o and Deo. I—Feilding E.C. Spring. Dec. 7 and B—Woodville J.C. Summer.

LAWN TENNIS.

. .. . 4 —— , ■ . CHRISTCHURCH MAY SECEDE. (By Telesraph.—Press Association.) ' . Chrlstchurch, October 28. The Tennis Association ' carried the following resolution last _ night -.—That this association confer with Otago and Auckland Associations with reference to obtaining rescission of tho rule relating to the question of representation on the Now Zealand Association and a paid secretary, recently'passed, and that, failing to obtain such rescission, this association _ secedo from tho Now Zealand Association. APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY. By a unanimous vote of the Management Committee, Mr. A. J, Petherick has been appointed secretary _to the New Zealand Lawn Tennis Association, at a salary of £50 per annum. Mr. Petherick is well known in yachting circles, and also for his recent successful organisation of the Children's Flower Pageant. Although Mf. Petherick will ultimately take charge of the annual championship meetings, tho management of the meeting to be held this year at Marlborough is to be delegated to the provincial association. An arrangement has been'made under which the New Zealand Association and tho Marlborough Association will divide equally the net profits.: