TOPICS IFOR WOMEN TURF NOTES GORE CLUB ACTS AVONDALE ACCEPTANCES ON AWAPUNI TRACKS

Evening Post, Volume CXXXVI, Issue 57, 4 September 1943, Page 10

TOPICS IFOR WOMEN

TURF NOTES

GORE CLUB ACTS

AVONDALE ACCEPTANCES

ON AWAPUNI TRACKS

BEAVER—PAGE

The .is , announced ;of Joan Luarette, second daughter ■of Mr. and Mrs. fc>. Page;: P'etone, to Willis Russell,- elder ,'son of Mr. and' Mrs. A. :T. Beaver,- also, of Petone. ; i LAZARUS-^iGpLDSTONE. \- The -'engagement * is ■'..<. announced between Miriam: Rae/ -daughter: off Mrs.'. B^oldstone, Highland Park, and Sergeant fMitchell Lazarus (repatriated), son' of Mrs.' S. Lazarus, Chrlstchyrch. ..- -. . . ,-;-..■: MoCAMBRIDGE—SULLIVAN. The engagement is announced between Norah,1 youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.1 H. Sullivan, of Wellington, and Staff; Sergeant William McCambrldge, youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. G. McCambridge. v MARTIN—SINCLAIR. The engagement- is announced of Shirley, only, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Sinclair, Berhamfeore,' 'Wellington,- to ..Robert George (R.NZ.A.F.j, eldest son of Mr. C. S. Martin (overseas)' and Mrs. " Martin, .Berhampore, Wellington. '.•■ SOUTHWARD—GORDON. I The , engagement is ; announced between Alan 1 William '<Southward, 2nd N.Z.E.F. (overseas), I jounger'son of Mr.' and Mrs. J. S. South- ! ward, : Ka'rehaua Bay, Wellington, and Jean, ! youngest daughter' of 'Mr/ and Mrs. A. W. Gordon,'. Maukii, PukeKohe. , STATELER—CAIN. Leading "Aircraftman (R.N.Z.A.JF.) and Mrs. H. P.; Cain, •of 6 Bunny • Street, Lower Hutt,: have pleasure in announcing, the engagement of their younger daughter, Mary Noleen, to Newton ■'Cleveland Stateler, U.S.M.C, only son of Mr. and. Mrs. C. H.; Stateler,. U.S.A. ; TAEPA—BLACK. Mrs. Meri Black, of Kal>yarawara, Wellington, has pleasure in announcing the engagement of ,her secojnd youngest daughter,, Laura, to the Rev. Hohepa Taepa, eldest sbn tof.Mr. and Mrs. W. Taepa,-of Ohlnuhutu, Rotorua.

■The Dominion conference of the Y.W..C.A.; which ■is being , held- in Qhristchurch, is "experiencing perfect weather and has= enjoyed much hospitality from members and friends of the1 Y.W.C.A. The conference has had many lighter -aspects, notably the music session under the direction of Miss Joan Fearn, and the periods of physical exercise and relaxation under the expert instruction of Madame Taglicht and Madame Binswanger. The' sectional groups of the conference have found discussions much facilitated by the fact that these sectional gatherings have been held in private homes, and the conference has expressed its indebtedness to the hostesses, Mrs.- C. H. Clemens, Mrs. P.: E. Starr, and Mrs. Sincock. ;

' Mr. arid Mrs. George Wensley and their- daughter, Annette, who were the guests 'pf Mrs.' Jariies penning, 'Overtqun ■Terrace, Hataitai/ have returned to ■"Blenheim. :".v ' •■■" : Mr. arid Mrs. E. Monds, of.Parnell, Auckland, are at. present the guests of Mr. and-Mrs.'Walker, Island Bay, Wellington., '■

WEDDING OF WIDE INTEREST; Ngaio Irene Thornton, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Thornton^ Wellington, was married yesterAjyji

afternoon at the Cathedral Churd

St. Paul to Lieut. Frank E. ' Tapm, U.S.N.R., elder son of Mrs.- and the late Mr. F. E. Taplin, of Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. The bridegroom, who is an American Rhodes Scholar (1937), is attached to the staff of the U.S. Naval Attache in Wellington. The Naval Attache, Captain J. P. Olding, was his best man, and the groomsman was a fellow United States naval officer, Lieut. Vincent Touhy. There were two bridesmaids,; Miss, Judith Thornton (the bride's sister) and Miss Betty' Aylward, of , New Plymouth. The bride was given in marriage by her father. ' .- '■•■■. \ ■■:.

It was a charming wedding.' The bride's gown was suggestive of early Colonial style, being of white hailstone muslin, full-skirted and with a pintucked shoulder yoke outlined . with two frills of fine lace matching the edging of lace at the wrists of the. long, tight-fitting sleeves. The bride's only ornament was a large cameo brooch. She carried an armful of white spring blossom, and her veil was held with a wreath of ' blossom and • manuka flowers. Her . .bridesmaids' frocks were, of organdie and were similar to hers. in style. Her sister's 'frock was white and Miss Aylward's was petal pink. Both: were trimmed with a large blue lover's knot' on the side of the full •skirt, and sprays of spring blossom were carried and wreaths,of blossom worn on the hair.

The wedding music was from Bach. Fellow officers from the. Naval Legation were ushers. ,

Mr. and Mrs.. Thornton received the guests at a reception held at the Eng-lish-speaking Union club rooms,- where masses of lilies and snowdrops made beautiful decorations.

For travelling, the bride wore a beige woollen' frock and coat ensemble and brown accessories.

DELAYED! PRELIMINARIES

Although northerners have become accustomed to dispensing with the old system of horses going to the post half an hour before starting time, the practice has .seemingly, been continued by at least some southern clubs. Recently the-Gore Club'announced that it would operate the balloting system where fields were over the safety number. Now the time-table for its Spring Meeting has been amended by the abolition rof preliminaries. At the annual meeting of the ■> New Zealand, Racing Conference the stipendiary steward reported-strongly in its favour and the practice is steadily approaching universal adoption. While there are still many backers who are desirous of studying.".' the horses before making their investments-the'humani-tarian aspect so far as horsemen and horses are concerned outweighs the others consideration. '•

Unpopular.—There was a demonstration and" cries of "Put her out" when Watcher returned to scale after winning the Heathcote Handicap from Follow Me and Recluse at Addington last Saturday. Ah inquiry was held to hear, an objection to first place being awarded Watcher, but no action was taken.- On the opening day Watcher was three sulkies, out all the way and was beaten some way from home. Promising.-^-First out and first home in the Metropolitan' Maiden Handicap at Addington last Saturday, Volo's Victory showed a lot.of promise.- He is a three-year-old by Lusty Volo, and is in W.. Willetts's stable. Disappointed.—Two of L. G. Morris's stable at Awapuni cost backers money at Hawera last Saturday. Red Glare did not give ..the dashing display of jumping expected of him in the hurdle race, and Fox Cover was beaten into third in the Waverley Hack Handicap. The latter's .brother, Wings of Song, dis-, played great brilliance in his early career, but his staying powers were .always doubtful.

YOUNGSTERS IN WORK

O.C. PALMERSTON N., This Day. With the Wanganui Meeting just over a week away there were many interesting gallops at Awapuni yesterday morning. The course proper was open, but the flags were about 60 feet out, and the times, except for comparison, were of little use. Rink was kept to even time until he approached the three-furlong post, where he was speeded up to run home in 40 3-ssec. He looks well. Kaitoa and Tavern Light were let off with light exercise. Screen, looking a picture of health, slipped home from the three in a tick under 40sec. She could have done better. ,

Don Quex and Gladynev worked strongly over a mile. They began slowly but were travelling before they reached the seven, and they ran the last five furlongs in 1.12 3-5, the last three in 42 3-ssec. They were going easily at the finish. Aspen and Solver were kept to even time over five furlongs, and Sir Brad-' bury was set a similar task. , ', Vera Lynn and Flying Ace were together at the end of six furlongs in 1.24. They ran the last three in 41sec, which was good. Broiefield. and Kia Kaha scampered three furlongs in 41sec. Theorist (y. Sellars) and Black Robe (J. Sellars) were companions over five, but Theorist was eased approaching the post. Black Robe cut the distance out in 1.8, the last : three in 41sec.

(BY "BINOCULAR.")

RACING FIXTURES. Sep. 4.—Otago Hunt Club. Sep. 11.—Arondale J.C. Sep. 11.—Ashburton It.C. Sep. 11, 18.—Wanganui J.C. Oct. 2.—Hawke's Bay J.C. Oct. 2.—Ohinemuri J.C. :, Oct. 9.—Auckland R.C. Oct. 9.—Otaki Maori R.C. Oct. 9.—Dunedin J.C. TROTTING. Sep. 4.—New Brighton T.C. Sep. 11.—Wellington T.C. Oct. 9.—New Brighton T.C. Oct. 23, 25.—Greymouth T.C. Oct. 23, 25.—Auckland T.C. Oct. 25.—'Oaraaru.-

Beneve and Some Sing sprinted three in 41 3-ssec, and Phalaria took 40 .4-5 sec. .• ■■■■■•-■••■. ■.;•.■ '-' .• / ;.

Classform, under a good hold, worked seven furlongs in 1.47. She looks well. Conspicuous and Blairchburn were going along smoothly and easily at the end of five in 1.12 3-5.

An interesting item on the programme was a barrier start by eight youngsters. Quickest to begin were the three-year-olds, Ballynokane and The Leat, -and they finished in front after running Mown the straight in 26 l-ssec. .

A number of horses were schooled, among them . being Moderate (Redstone),- Greek Effort (Bowry), AngloIrish (Redstone), Te Kawiti (A. Midwood), and Young Bill (Howard). The light was not too good at times, but all jumped well; Young Bill is now in J. J. Waller's stable and he shaped well for a novice.' :. ■■'-':. Henry of Huntingdon (T. Paul) and Half Caste (Miss White) jumped the country in good style, cutting out only the-sod wall.. • ■ • <

Out,on the track was Stuart Waddell, who recently left hospital. He rode some work, but he stated that he was only, out for the day and^ had not yet. "rejoined the active brigade."-

AUCKLAND, September 3,

Following are the acceptances for the Avondale ,Jockey Club's Meeting: at Ellerslie-'next Saturday. 'Provision will be mades:for..three divisions in the Trial Plate and two In the Cup.:— ' '" • •■ ' . .. .i;

TRIAL PLATE, £300; 7 furlongs.—Spirillum, Royal Advice, Odvaals, Mollie Boa, Ramipant, Theology, Gold Rock,. Gold Stand, Diamond King, Sousa, .Prompt, Tavernside, Vafer Flame, Ever True, Dies Faustus, Royal Screen, Flight Lieutenant, Noble Hall/ Pale Moon, Autoscore, Lysander's Last, Dink's Jewel, St. i Leon, Excuse Me, Altess, June Tide, Blue Nose, Yorkish, Beau Dink, Foxwyn, Fox Hunting, King Fern, Kitty Ora, Flowerburn, Tight Line, Brome, The Fake/ Sir Nyx, Uganda, Siavonik, Victory Torch, Colostrip, Nordic Song, Precisely, Bramble Song, Beaucoup, Lorna Fox, Night Mist, Beryl Fox, Mercurial, Llanarth,-La Rosita,- Siind, Honeywood; Kincaidy Mr. Rosa, Golden Bay, Justora, 8.0. KINGSLAND HURDLES, £400; 1% miles. —Black Musk, 11.2; Hunto, 10.13; Wildore, 10.9; Bisquit, 9.13; Lapidarian, 9.9; Rich Blood, Flylite, Sir Grant, 9.3; Northlander, 9.2; Gar Vaals, Venture, Ramillies, Gold 'Age, Ugly Duckling, White Mark, 9.0/ HENDERSON HANDICAP, £400; 6 furlongs. —Taku Kara, 9.10; Good Bay, 8.3; Sir General, Heroic .Star, Eiise, Classic, 8.1; Sir. Dingle, 8.0; Korotarigl, Sir Simon, T. 12; Lord Luck, 7.10; Constitution, Atatu, 7.9; Royal Master, Gayjax, Te Kiwi, 7.8; Carnwath, Wee Pay, The Crow, Transfix, Brief, Sister Fox, Golden Valley, 7.0., . . ... AVONDALE CUP, £1000; 1.% miles.—Landveyor, 9.4; Gay Lally, 8.8; Monte-Cfistb, 8.7; Representative, 8.4; Kinsman, 7.10; Foxlore, Marble Fox, 7.8; Young Paddon, Air Port, 7.7; Betterman, 7.6; British Mint, 7.5; Indian Sport, Lovaals, British Talent, 7.4; Abbey Fox, Clinch, Balblair, 7.2; Tellsom, Clipper, Vaalsmoss, Dependable, Little Rose, Harmony, Hogarth, Sir Reynard, Bronzo, 7.0. PIONEER HANDICAP, £400; two-year-olds; 4 furlongs.—Yours and Mine, Avala, Gay Chat, Sir Leon, Navroze, Brown Atom, Beau Volo, Blue Bonny, Lord Theio, Aberdonian, Jovial Lad, Prince Revel, 8.0; Mint Logue fllly, Chalette, Melody Night, Thealee, Alazon Bay, Te Heroine, Diamond Bay, Bonny Baf, Tower Lady, Medina, Firm Lass, Ballroom,: Golder's Green, Quick Draw, Noiram, Ink Spot, 7.9. AVONDALE GUINEAS, £500; 1 mile.—Sir Dink, Fortune's Smile, Balfron, Grey Salute, Marchman, Good- Bay, Brief, Royal Heir, Richelieu Olga's Pal, 8.10; Royal Duchess, Balalaika, 8.5.

FLYING HANDICAP, £600; 6 furlongs.—Lou Rosa, 9.9; Foxola, 8.13; Lord Chancellor, 8.10; Sally Lunn, 8.8; Sleepy Fox, 8.7; Kronos, 8.6; Lady Pay, 8.1; Meamea, 7.11; Peter Gregor, Joy vaals, Betterman, 7.10; Bonny Pay, Expanse, 7.8; Town Section, 7.4; Verulam, Maori Song, 7.3; Kinstep, 7.1; Icefloe, Panonl, Come True, "Tiger Tan, Transmitter, Chary, Billy Peach, 7.0. SWANSON HANDICAP, £400; 1 mile.—Abbey Fox, Taku Kara, 9.10; Lord Defoe, 8.9; Skydonna, Tweedsmuir. 8.6; Radio Call, 7.12; Gayjax, 7.8; High Tone, Foxette, 7.8; Josette, Willow Wood, Kanui. First Gold Money, Winstake, Our Gold, Pomade, Gay Winkle, British Patrol, Waterloo Bridge, Diagonal, 7.7.