PIGEON RACING.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1974, 3 February 1914, Page 3

PIGEON RACING.

WELLINGTON HOMING CLUB, Tho following is the complete list of old-bml races lloivii by tho abovo society during tho present season:— Waiouru (134 miles).—Mr. T. Miller's l>.cc 230-1912 (1093 yds. per minute), 1; Mr. A. Clark's b.c.c., 65—1900, IV keha (1094yd5.), '2; Mr. A. Croskery's b.c.c, 3-21-1912 (1093yd5.), 3; Mr. J. Boltan's b.c.h., 148—1912 (1092yd5..), 4Mr. Langdown's b.c.h. (1089 yds.), 5. IV Kuiti (205 miles).—Mr. H. Laitcdoii's trophy: Mr. Priest's bee.. 140— kcha (400 yds.), 2; Mr, K. Hoare's b.h ■271-1911 (39<iyds.), 3; Mr. P W Lamb's, r.c.c, 274—1909, . CoWstrfiam Auckland miles).—Mr, J. Goer's trophy: Mr. P. \V. Lamb's r.e c, 55— 191-2 (928 yds.), 1; Mr. Boniface's b.e.li., 221-1911 (923yd5.), 2; Mr. A. ClafSt's b.cc, I—l9ol, Lodeston (924yd5.) 3Mr. Uolten's b.cc, 343—1911 (920 yds.), 4; Mr. Croskery's b.c.c., 321—1812 (919 yds.), 5. Etisscll.—Championship (420 miles) • Mr. A. Clark's Pakeha (97&vds.)» 1; Mr. Langdott'is b.c.c, 144—1908 (978 yds.), 2; Mr. Hoare's b.c.c... 405—1910 (977yd5.), 3; Mr. P. W. Lamb's Coldstream (9Gsyds.), 4; Mr. ,T. Priest's b.c, 377—1911, Ivanhoe (S64yds.), 5. Tc Awamutu (228 miles).—Jones and Co.'a trophy: Mr. Powell's b.c.h., 437 -1909 (1181 yds.), 1; Mr. Lamb's r.c.c, 55-1912 (1179yd5.), 2; Mr. A. Clark's b.c.h.,114-1912 (1177yd5.), .3; Mr. Bolton's r.ch., 384—1911 (U76yds;\ 4Mr. J. H. Clark's b.eli., 101—1911 (1174yd5.), 5.

Auckland (308 wiles).—Mn \Y Clark's b.c.c., I—l9oo, Lodestar (871 3 K M ''- Lamb>s kc -> "3-1910 mVW' 2; Mr - Bolto,l,is r -C-<=-, Bft--1011 (870 yds.), 3; Mr. Elliott's b.c.b., 48-1011 (S6Byds.), -J; Mr. Miller' b.e.li., 134-1911 (867 yds.), 5. . lluHSell (450 miles).—Dominion- trepli.y and Mr. F. Willinms's trophy: Mr IMtoit's r.c.c., 25—1.910 (967.8yd5.) 1 • Mr. Priest's b.c, 253-1010 (to7.syds.)! 7^ r \ Lan S don ' 3 b.ch., 28-1910 JS^M*^,3.s Mr. A. Clark's b.e.c, 60-1910, Megio (965yd5.), 4; Mr. IM. dma's b.c.h., ] 80-1911 (950 yds.). 3- . Maiigonm (440 miles).-Club toophy; nnbrSW SS—lB49 Pakeiva ~ 19 " (lOfiayds), U; Mr. Lamb's r!c.c, M-1912 'IWJor (lOSOyds.), 3; Mr MiUer' B b. C; h 140-1911 4; Mr. J H. Clarkls b,c,li., G-1909 (1018 yds J, 5.

I .WMpawa (133 miles).—Mr. Green*V l >•' 406-1913 (802 yds) "• Mr. Hoaro's r.c.li., 4.25-1912 (Bgiyds.) Napiw (168 Jackson's tropliy: Mr. Laiiib's .r.cii., . 51—1012 : tt, -115r-19ia (1023 yds.)* 8 Mr.: Bruap , ?. rx.c -106-1912 (988 yd..) 3; Mr. Priest's b.c.h.,-170-1912 (90S Bffiatf. b-c.".., 124-1915 ■ Gisborne (250 JnUee).—Mr. .Bidding's b.e,c, 1«—1912, aity Socket (849ydsX 1; Mr. Clark's Wnnganui (848 yds.), 2;-Mr. Boltoir's 1t.0.h., 155-4512 (847 yds.), 3; Mr. Elliott's"b.eJi. 231—1912 {33i)yds.},'4. . • ■■■'■. Culvwderi (143 miles).—Mr. Lamb's r.c.c, 3—1911, Sir John (1072yd5.), 1; Mr. Hayiws's r.c.c, ISO—IOIO ,(1068 yds.), 2; Mr. Elliott's b.c.c. 337—1912 ■(1028 yds.)-, 3;-Mr. Boniface's b.h..', 2151912 (ioatyds.). 4; Mr. Bolton's b.c.h.„ 297—1916 (1033 yds.)j S. - ' ' Christchurch (193 miles).—Sir. Powctl's b.e.h., 162—1911 (587 yds;), 1; Mr. BoltQirs b.c.h., £97—1910 l'B2-3.vd5:).2 : Mr. Etlitt's b.h., 19—1910 <B22yds.); 3; Mr. Miller's b.e.c, 139—15)11 ' (821 yds.'), 4; Mr. Homo's b.c.c, 317—1912 (820 yds.). 5. Ashburton (310 miles).—Mr. J. Mnttay's tropliy: Mr. Bolton's r.c.c, 291— 1909(957.vd'5.), 1; Mr. -Lamli'e r.c.c., 45 —1912, Rod Mac (837yd5.),.-:2; Mr. A. Clark's b.c.',;S—l9ll (955yd5.), 3; Mr. Elliott's b.c.c.,' 136—1912,' {Ootids.). 4;' Mr. Miller's' b.e.-c., 224—1912 (SSSyd-s.)* 5. . Dunedin' (3T7 mites);— Mr.. Bolton's b'.0.1i., 362—1910 (lSh." Slinin.), 1; Mr. A. Clark's b.c.h.i 1D9—19J0 3 Cuckoo (}3li. 53mm. , ), 2; Mr. T. Miller's b.c.c, 129—1911 (13b. 59rni.n.),- 3; Mr. Lamb's Tjjk.'c.li. d'Sh.' 34roin.), 4; Mr. Hoaro's ni.c, -14—1911 &sh.), 5. Halfnioon Bay (510 miles).—Mr. Louie's t-Mpliy: Mr. Lamb's, hlk. c.h,, 455—1911 (ish. Stain.), 1; Mr. Bolton's b.c.h., 383—1310 (ISJi. S7min.), 2; Mr. A. Clark's Cuckoo (20h. 26min.), 3; Mr. Elliott's b.h., 19-1910, 4. domination (Aramoho), (100 mtks).— Mr. Miller's b.c.c, 228-1912, 1; Mr. Grce-nsido's b.c.li., 2.07—1912, 2; Mr. A. Clarke's' Mk. cc, 122-1912, 3; Mr. J. Bolton's Mk. c.c, 393—1913, 4; Mr. Lamb's b.c.li., 44—1312^-3. The youiig-liird ptogramme commences ■with a race from Dannovirke.en Marc3i 2, and. conclades on April 30, with a consolatinn race from Aramolio. In all ! eight faces will be flown,