DUNSTAN JOCKEY CLUB.

Dunstan Times, Issue 958, 27 August 1880, Page 3

DUNSTAN JOCKEY CLUB.

A meeting of members of the D.J.C and others interested in racing took place in the Committee lloom of the Clyde Library on Wednesday evening last. Mr Welsford occupied the chair. The balance sheet for the past year was read, showing that after payment of Ll4 ■on account-of debt due on the grand stand, the-c was a debit balance of 19s 10-1, which wa i -cniTed through damage done to the gi-ni i stand by the wind. Resolved—That the balance sheet he a '.opted. Resolved -That a Spring Meeting he held in connection with the Duns tan Jockey Club on the Dunstan Racecourse on Friday, October Istn.

Resolved—That Dr Leahy and Mr Bourchier be collectors.

The election of officers was then proceeded with, with the following result Ste vards : Messrs Leahy, Juss, A. Waddell, Bourchier, Aris, M‘George, A. R. Mackay, Cox, and R. Stewart; Starter ; Mr Welsford ; Clerk of the Course; Mr Attfield ; Judge : Major Keddell; Treasurer : Dr Leahy ; Secretary : Mr G. Clark. Resolved—That the handicapping bo left in the hands of the Stewards or whomsoever they may appoint. Resolved—That the Collectors report to a meeting of the Stewards the result of ♦heir canvass, such meeting to be held on Wednesday evening next; and that the Stewards he empowered to draw up a

programme. Mr Welsford valnnteered to superintend what work was necessary in connection with the stand anil course. Ihesolved— That the preliminary notice of meeting be advertised in the Dunstan Times.

Resolved—That the grand stand be insured for L2OO. Nearly L2O was subscribed in the room. A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the proceedings.