OUR YOUNG SOLDIERS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2031, 16 March 1907, Page 2

OUR YOUNG SOLDIERS.

ARRIVAL AT CILIMSTCHUBCH. Press Association. CHRISTCHiiROH, last night. Over 500 school cadets from the ►North Island arrived at Lyttcltor early this morning by the. s.s. T Annn, and proceeded to Christchurch to enjoy a week at the Exhibition. They consisted of the Napier bat talion (241 boys and 21 officers), under Major Heslop, and the Gisborne battalion (207 boys and 14 officers), under Major Kinder,

HORSE RACSNSL TO LAO A BAY J.C. ANNUAL. MEETING. President: Mr. H. Loisol. Vice-Pres-idents : Messrs. C. E. Smith, G. Fitzgerald, and G. Dixon. Judge: Mr. J. A. Moore. Starter: Mr. J. 13. Morris. Handicappor: Mr. C. J. Bennett. Clerk of Scales: Mr. J. D. J. Thornton. Clerk of Course: Mr. It. Dimock. Timekeeper: Mr. G. Dixon. Hon. Surgeon: Dr. 11. AVeoks. Totalisator Steward: Mr. E. Swinnorton. Stewards: Messrs. G. F. E.Hindinarsh, E. Boland, J. ■ Taylor, AV. Mills, Martin Fitzgerald, G. 11. AVilliams, AV. AJcNeil, 0. M. Reynolds, J. T. A’, alker, AA' Farrell, and A. E. Beeves. Secre

tary: Mr. AV. E. Holder. The Tolaga Bay annual meeting commenced yesterday and will bo concluded to-day. Contrary to expectations, judging by the climatic conditions of the previous evening, the club wore favored with beautiful wea-. tlier for the opening day of their annual meeting. At an early hour in the morning the township was astir and vehicles and horsemen came thronging in from the surrounding districts, one would think, to the satisfaction of the toll-gate keeper, who was kept very busy for a time. Numbers journeyed to the course by the coach and private conveyances, but the general preference seemed to loan toward the trip by the river in the launches, and numbers availed themselves of this means of conveyance. The fine weather attracted a large number of ladies out to witness the races. The grandstand presented a very animated appearance and the proceedings wore considerably onlivened by the efforts of the Hauiti Brass Band, which played throughout the day, added very much to the onjoymont(. Music of a soitor order was rendered by a string band. An excellent luncheon was provided on the ground by Mr. Ilinks, and the summer drinks stall, under the supervision of Mr. AV. F. Sinclair, was well patronised. The races were got off without a hitch, and some very close finishes resulted in one or two events. The course was not in good order, being rough and bumpy. Mr. J. B. Morris started the first two races and retired on his own initiative in favor of Mr. J. Fitzgerald, whoso starting gavo every satisfaction. Tho stewards were called together once during the day to consider a protest entered by the owner of Lady AVarwick against the second money being paid out on Ruanui, on the ground that Ruanui had been trained by an unlicensed trainer. Price, the trainer in question, stated that since the horse was nominated, ho had become lessor, and therefore claimed the right to train horses without licenses. Ho denied having anything to do with tho training of Ruanui previous to leasing him. The stewards adjourned for further evidence and met again in the evening, when Mr. Taylor proposed that the protest bo dismssed. AV- AlcNeil seconded, and the motion was carried. First Handicap Hurdles, of 40 sovs. 13 miles.

31 D. Hepburn’s Cinque, 9.8 (Arnott) 1 43 J. R. Jones’ Alorpeth, 10.4 (Jones) 2 Only the pair started, AUvacity being scratched. The pair raced together almost to the finish, and a very fine tussle ensued down tho straight, the Saracen-Duadine mare being victorious by a neck. Time, 3.28. Div., £2 2s. On totalisator, £74.

First Aiaiden Scurry, of 20 sovs. 4

furlongs. 108 D. Hepburn’s San Cruz (Barron) 1 33 J. Newton’s San Jose (AA’oon) 2 51 J. Sisterson’s Lady Betty (J. Jones) 3 Also started: 97 Toherongi, 5 Hikimoa, 14 Rahuroa, 13 Alabel, 11 Ivan, 62 Aluralii, 93 Joker, 13 Ilby, 3 Lady Crackshot, 8 Daylight. From a poor start San Cruz was the first to sliow in front with Lady Betty, San Jose, Hikimoa, and Rahuroa close together lying next. Entering the straight, San Jose put in a great challenge, but the San Remo-->nique gelding proved equal to the occasion, and won with ease by half a length, Lady Betty making a fine run vand finishing third. Time, 52 secs. Divs., £3 3s and £3 9s. On totalisator, £509. Flying Handicap ,of 45 sovs. 6 furlongs. 35 L. Mclntosh's Eone, 7.0 (Ale-' Intosh) 1 13 AV. Beoclio’s Ruanui, 7.0, and 131bs over (Barron) 2 97 Lou Robinson’s Lady AVarwick 9.3 (Butler) 3 Also started: 75 Hinotitamata, 4G Gladsmuir, 87 Alluvial. From an oven start Eone made tho running and won by a neck, the other pair being close up. A protest was lodged against Ruanui on the ground that tho trainer was unlicensed, and tho second dividend (£0) and stakes woro impounded pending inquiry. Time, 1.17 3-5,_ Div. on Eone, £6 14s.

District Race, of 50 sovs. 1 mile. 91 T. Green’s Walmaori, 8.6 (Woon) 114 J. H. Martin’s Trent, 10.11 (Murray) 72 IV. McNeil’s liauiti, 9.2 (Barron) Also started : 34 Dreamstar.

Waimaori led all the way and won by half a length. Time, 1.48 secs. JDiv., £3. On totalisator, £314.

pawa Stakes, of 65 sovs. l-j miles. 118 Lady Warwick, 8.13 (Butler) 1 70 H. Goodby’s Melton Hall, 7.0 and 31bs over (Woon) 2 119 H. H. Sharp’s Flag, 7.10 (Malone) 3 Only tho trio started, and the race proved a rather easy thing for the top-weight, which won comfortably by a length. Time 2.14. Dividend, £2 03. On totalisator, £307. First Hack Handicap, of 25 sovs.; one mile.

88 P. Dodge’s Laody Rhina,*7.lo (Porter) 1 122 J. Sistcrson’s lieay, 7.13 (Malone) 2 125 San Cruz, 7.4 (Barron) 3 Also started : 82 Alluvial, 25 Hauiti, and 26 Grey Goose. Won easily by a length. Time 1.485• Dividends, £3 11s'and 17s. On totalisator, £466. Autumn Handicap, of 25 sovs; 7

furlongs. 38 E. J. P. Malone’s Hincoria, 7.0 (Malone) 1 61 Waimaori, 7.5 (Mclntosh) ... 2 85 C. Morse’s Gladsmuir, 7.7 (McKinnon) ... 2

Also started: 79 Trent, 90 Hiki. This was a very fine race. Won by barely half a length. There was a beautiful finish for second place, resulting in a dead .heat for that position. Time, 1.34. Div., £8 on Hineoria, 11 shillings on Gladsmuir, and 19 shillings on Waimaori. The following arc the acceptances for to-day’s races : Hurdles.—Morpeth 10.0, Cinque 10.0. President’s Handicap.—Lady Warwick 9.6, Hinetitamata 8.0, Eone 7.13, Flag 7.8, Gladsmuir 7.7, Hiki 7.6, Hiuetaupariki 7.6, Alluvial 7.0. Hauiti Handicap—Trent 9.13, 'Waimaori 8.10, Dreamstar 7.7. Tolaga Handicap.—Lady Warwick 9.6, Hinetitamata 7.11, Flag 7.7, Gladsmuir 7.6, Hauiti 7.2, Second Hack Handicap.—Morpeth 9.1. Lady Rohina 8.8, Hincoria 8.1, Melton Hall 8.1, ‘Water-’o-Milk S.O, Ruaiiui 7.11, Alluvial 7.11, Whitney 7.10, Creeping Jane 7.7, Grey Goose 7.7, San Cruz 7.6, Lady Betty 7.4, 11by.7.4, by. 7.4, Mabel 7.4, Huria 7.4, Joker 7.4. Unlike other headache medicines itearns’ Headache Cure does not ruse that stupid druggy feeling. It !wavs cures headaches and is as refreshing as a good night’s sleep.— Auvt,