WESTLAND RACING CLUB

Hokitika Guardian, 24 September 1921, Page 1

WESTLAND RACING CLUB

ANNUAL MEETING. FRIDAY. SEPT. 24rd. The annual meeting of the Yt'cstland Racing Club was held at me Club room, Hamilton Street at 8.20 o'clock. Present: Messrs AY. E. Williams (President) in tlie chair; Houston, Dolbridgo, Nightingale, ,J. Fowler, (). r'l-uler. 'i . W. Brin e. W. Keller. Sellers. Peake. W. A. Thompson, i! A. Thompson, Evans and Drs Teieivlm.inn and I’ 11 (1 1 : 111 ;in. .A | olngies were reccived from .Messrs AA’hiley. Mclntosh, Farrar and Dr Baird. The minutes ol the previous annual meeting were continued. The Secretary read the report o| the Executive and the balance sheet for the past year. ANNEAL REPORT. FOR YEAR ENDED AUG. til. 1921. Gentlemen, — Youi Executive has the honor to report a VC IV sI H 'res si ;1 1 sea-ill for tile past y “nr. Two lace meetings were held, hot 1 1 passing off very ■ mvessflllly. not withstanding that again t' Club was pi eel in led from opening its Christmas meeting on Boxing Day. the weather being untavniiiable. However, ill the ('h i ist mas meeting L 21.111 passed through the mtalisator, as against L'R’.lo'J illy jirevioiis year, and L'IH.4S4 a year earlier. Al the one day Faster meeting. I'll.lt'll was put through the machine, as against LS.47P in |D2O, and IYUAs in lt.dtl. The ( luh made a substantial advance In stakes, I'd.. Kill being dist Diluted as .igainsi 22.4511 the previous year. and LI.OKI a year earlier. The leeeipts were e"Pe satisfactory. Nominations and aeerptnnrcs, the gates, and privileges were all well maintained, ill laet showing increases.

On the expenditure side Government taxation appropriated LI., <5. os marly L'liHP per ilny's racing. There is reason to fear that ihi.- impo-t will lie even higher in i'c liltiire. The piolit and loss account shows a eiodit on the year's operaljou- of 21.77. unlwilhsl,andiiig that t'.'lli'J w s|eni in i lll prut omeiils. 2250 ini' interi'sl charges, a u,l Hi - for iep,i i- ■ el

lien In' lit*', I ~i i I I'C ie ' I :• a ; l nl Ihe I'a le. 'I 111 |'-e. \ \■ ! \ i io'i Inis keen earned mu. an I> | ala 11 eu: fell has l-ooii devoted l,drams, 'if li,ark has si ill in h” ..amled. and lenders tor the supply a:,' lo he dealt will, s u hst U| inu i! to this meeting. This track will gieally relievo the grass course of the w oa: and le.ir , mis. ■< | lieu I from training oporaEons. A- soon as lie Iraiuiiig ~ a • I, is ready let we,];, the gni'-. Dark oil the main euurse, and lhe clay l nick for I rot I i tig will he closed lo all tmilling on.-ial ions, ami on I y a 1 1 u. i I .al uli inner of liin is "■ay lake pane dr. ,"airs.. proper with ike e, in ; , f i' e r. The Irain i 111 11 a, h w ill Io a very "da.lo tin- (lull in saving the main ,on i -o. and he ,>1 a lent sen lee to ~w hits who will have it ova da Id" lor l raining pm puces praeliealK al all limes. T : e (s 11l | S' and a ppm ii ; Ilie: ii ■■ ale 111 good order. The only out st a i.-.lnig u‘- < ll lii*■ 1111 ■ ni al present is the pa ilit iug ni' the exteriors of some of Ihe buildings and this v., : k will he done as finance permits. Dining the year the Racing I ('< 1 1! 1 1 1 1 i - Sion Vhsill'd ! lie e.nil's,' and ill- |

spec ted I lie a ppoi ill lllell ts. (Leal el'edit was given Ini' lI :e excellence uf the linn, and in tlii- , mi ll, >■; inn :'w ( arela!;: r must lie ( ..Inplimente-I tlpoll 1 lie 11 oil" li ma nil, ' in v, hi, h lie a : , mile the interest - ( lab. Al, Few lei is a most efficient and painstaking oHieer, and he takes great pride in maintaining the grounds etc in Hi si ela.-s older. '! , ra mg Hack tion I eing reI: 1 n!. ’I a: - ami other work was well done mi l „ 41 pr. d"i " an implored con rse fur th i -y, ar.

The officials were all very attentive to til,ni diilies. and the in,'clings uric carried Innuig'i with pleasant siuonllilies-. We have lom Air It. Fane, utir ,- a ('lei k ol :he ( oar- n mg lo m r,nival, alder many year- ~!' excellent se| \II■ in 1 i- . edit . '••• 1,. •V : nl".|y 1 he ladies w el'" ; cry helpful in !he conduct • I I lie n I'l'e-lin ent , n,nn-, and too inn,-li prni-e cannot be accorded them for the very un-clli-d way m w liieli I In- discharge :I- - > lie on -v, oil; .year f: rr'yea : . Mr So ! I M.P.. Imcntil limed In la 1 '" -1 -me: ial inlere-i ill the affure-lalion and nripim -.'id a I mn the grounds. Through his micrc-l man; valuable lie, - Were ,lm,ale,! In the ( lull, as also costly llowviing .-In tills and Dul I ,'. all of w liieli w ill help lo make 1 lie gnimnls more and mole distinctive and a,;ra, li \ e. I i is pleasing In it,i ,1 I hat the plant a! ion of trees is now beginning to show up very pro milieu, ly on ihe hill-ide. and in a yea: m two ihe plantation w ill Ini m a very ellerlne 1. 11;inu m, I lo 11." racing. Tluinhs are due als . lo the Licensed Y iet millers for Ihe sib. "r

presented to ilm w inner of Ihe \\ i-l land Handicap at last Xmas tin ~| mg. A- lo I lie future, the Club nov

well e- la bli-hed. ,!io,lid in ihe n:o:e marked progless. Il will k.e pnisihle, and I- desirable < owing; pi 1 1 - > osl • 1 ravelling now iinpn-e ! oil n-r ) la make - ini rease in I ! e ('U> ■ -timis slakes. I .ikeW'ise as a etel, ■' : 11 to the ow nel'S. the en! I ailee f, - - a■, ptoposeii lo ll" IT, he ,'ll. I Mere I- even rea*, lll lo extiael gina 1 support Id 111 owners lor the nimiinr m De, end m . mill ill I'OII-elplellee a sin ee--idil meet - ing can be cumled upon. The ,"ieday meeling al Easier doe- uni permil uf mill'll clast icily in sinker. hut no doubt the Ex,Till i vc* will he g'-mh'd hy the measure ol sue,ess at ( hri-taias in issuing tin- ant mini programn: ■

Il is lint conti-ni|,lale'l to do any cniirse improvements ,4 a costly natuie (lining the e,lining year, ami it is Imped inslead lo ma!'.' soiii,- apjii'eeialllt- ri'dm'tioii ill the ( Ini, s ihalmg debt. The following year the Club will require to , mi-ider I he ma 11 er "I moving hack the tolali- inor h iihlmg. liv 1 1 1 :Tl time Ilm Arthur’s Pa-s Hum,4 should he ettiTving 1 raffie, and with ilm i,'i,'.leased fields and aUeudamv then to icsiilt, more ndeqtinle qmirlei's lor the public will he required about ilm totalisator httilding. It only remains to , oiig-a tula i e the mombors jionornll.v on il'.o loiilinucu good standing ol the ( luh, am! t<, hope Dial the saiee good retmte will stand lo i t - credit in the future both with owners and public, and in that way many pleasant years of uselillness iu (lie sporting world will lie before tins

old established and evidently much-ap-preciated Cliih. BALANCE SHEET.

The statement of the receipts and expenditure showed that the Club opened the financial year with a dehit lialauco of L'ti.T'J. which was reduced to L' 174 at the end of the season. The net receipts were 25,742. and the net expenditure 25,555. Stakes accounted for 12.501), and taxation and rates for CI.SI 7. The total of the liabilities was 24.949, and the value of the assets, C 5.225. The balance to credit ol prolit and loss account was Cl 77 15s It'd. Mr Williams in moving the re.'Option and adoption of the report- and balance sheet, tool; occasion to welcome Mr AY. A. Thompson again to their n coting. Mr Thompson had a great record tin present being his 54th annual meeting of the Club. They looked forward always with great pleasure in seeing him at the successive meetings. The Chairman congratulated the Club on the past year’s work and they could look forward with every con ft do tire to the future. B.V Christmas 1022 Arthur's Pass tunnel would he in operation for general traffic and then the sport on the Const would receive . a great- impetus hy reason of the increased patronage both as regards owners and public from outside. The Club was (|iiite ready to receive the mfluxthe improvement scheme now being practically complete, and they could accommodate both largo fields and a greatly increased attendance. In the past they had increased their stakes, mid the Government taxation had gone up. The training track would ho ready for the coining race mooting. Air Williams t film ted Air Soddon. for what the latter had done in providing Does and shrubs and assisting to improve the appearance of the grounds. They were sorry, he was sure, to lose the "services of Mr Fane, their ex-Clerk of the Course. Air Fane’s health was not wood at present but they would all join in wishing him a speedy return to improved health. The Chairman went on to say how much they had appreciated the assistance given by Die ladies in conducting Hie refreshment department, and the Club would be grateful always for the generous sort ioos given so enthusiastically. The day before he (the Chairman) had paid a visit to the racecourse and ho had to compliment the caret a her (Mr Fowler) on the splendid appearance of everything. Speaking of the Racing Commission. Mr AYilliams said the personnel of that body was of a very high order. Although this Club had not received hack the day taken from it hy the 1910 legislation. they would all regard Iho roport as a very able one and hoped it, would he adopted. The report set up a fresh and higher standard which should put the conduct of racing in the Dominion on a higher plane still. Personally, said the Chairman, he had to thank the officials for the assistance and support given him. Every courtesy had been extended, and there was never an v t roil hie or f riel ion. ! here Was a line esorit de corns among the officials, and it was a pleasure to be associated with them. Tie moved the adoption of the report, and enhance sheet.

Mr C. .1. P. Sellers seconded the motion. They would regard the fin.in-ml position satisfactorily. The -tritpes of the l’aeing Commission did rot apply to this Club from wliieli tl ry could infer the Club was well for,ml and capable of doing ils part in the prownolion of the sport. Air S,,leralso appreciated the work of the raietaker. Mr AY. A. Thompson was pleased to be present again and note the pro-','"■ - made by the Club, [t was a -aand policy to iliereasa th,. stakes. lie was s-uislied the training lrod-: would scon pay for 11-elf. He spoke of 'he iwaiitifving of the grounds, and ,f ,he good work done by the officers. There was oidv one complaint he had to voice, and that was the license taken by youths at nice meetings ill nink-llg themselves something of a nuisance on (In- grand stand. He wished the C"di Mr T. AY. Bruce said he was a frequent visitor to the raeivonrse and praised the beautifying efforts. It was a pleasant walk and was growhig very Mini'll ill favour of late. The motion for the adoption ol the report and balance was then rallied unanimously.

I-; I. lit "I’ll in OF O iM All 1 TEE. •ihe folk,a mg we,'. , le led : .Ale.-M-McGregor. Alelmie'a. >- Her-. Kelh r. Van all. I hi l lan, I. 11. A. Th Houston. Ill'll a- an I i il al’.-. Me-sis Delhri'ige and C, -g ' "e 1 ,4e, ,i"l luemlml - ol , k" t mb. The 111 , 'e t i n then eomli'di'd with a vote oft hanks lo the Chair. ■. a: ■: pi ) •■■ Tim Coinmili-. ' met imnn dmle|y all -: I Imre 1,1 mg pre-ell! M r> A A illiamA j, Gregor. Seller-, K"M"r. Bn v. 'l'lmmp-eli. lioi'-i ■ n end i:iu~. Mr \V. I-: AA di :l Ills we- el," led l "nil iriinii ol l 'em m il I. and the |nl- | o \\ im- dull a p 1 mi nl in,ml - were made; .-'ee i vt a ry and 4 rea- All D. d. j 1011. Clerk of Seale- All A. AA . Yarrall. Hull | ).' 1111 1 \ Clerk of S' ale- All' C .1. |>. Sellers. lion, .lodge Mr F. McGregor. Hull. Deputy .lodge Mr 11. AA'hiley. Starter Ml 11. Butlaml. 11 a 111 1 lea P per M r .1 . Noltle (,li c'l ton). Clerk of Course Mr M. Dunn (Koi lerangit. Hon. Surgeons; Drs. Tei, lielmann. Baird and Buehaiiaii Timekeepers Messrs Keller. Houston and Noble. Stewards : The Committee. Judicial Committee Messrs AYilliams (('bail'd Keller. Mclntosh. Houston and Sellers. Course Commit tee Alessrs Butlaiid. Thompson, Bnieo. AleG I'egor and Houston. Totalisator Steward -Air J. Peake. Bird-Cage Steward- Air AA r Pritrhjird.

The Chairman referred to the good work done hy Air Redden wi.l’. and it was resolved to elect that gentleman a patron of the Club. Tt was decided also to elect Hons. Grimmoml and Aliche! M's. l. C. as patrons.

General eerrespondenre Was dealt with including a notification In,in the Baring Conference that the Racecourse Inspectors or Detectives would take up I hoi r duties as from Ist. .November; : ml that the conference levy for the year wool I be £d!l 7s lid. A'arions circular- w,"v a l-o received and dedt v. it'-. The Wc-llnud .A and P .As: oeral ion applied [or the use of the lai eeuiil'.-e in Alareli next for a show. Received and application granted, subject to condi-

tions to he fixed by Course Committee. .A tender from J. Cameron far the supply of sand for the eour.-e at I I per cubic yard, quantity about 750 yards, wa- received and me,pied. Mr Keller on heir.lf of the l.icen--ed Victuallers offered to eontrihut." again the value of a Silver Cup to hr awarded to the winner of the Westland Handicap. Received with approbation. The mem bet's of the AAT'.-tland Trot ting Club present offered to contribute towards tlm cost of tlm sand supply futile training truck. Received with thanks.

It. was resolved to l«K a training fee of L'2 per horse, tile amount to lie credited to the owner's eiitrv account. A’arions matters of detail were discussed and the meeting concluded at 1(1 p.m.

THE 7 11 It iSMT.AS PROGRAMME.. The programme adopted for the two day-' meeting opening on Boxing Day Deeemher 2dtli), '.‘ ill eonsisi of -ixteen events, the stakes aggregating L'2.200. This i- a materia! a.f. am-e on last season, when the stakes totalled LI,S(l(l. The coming Christmas programme will be the most attractive programme tlm Club lias yet issued, eclipsing the .Jubilee meeting when L2OOO were given away in stake.-. The events are : FIRST DAY. Golilshormigh Handicap, of 1(10 sovs.. -ix furlongs: fee- L'2 Ids. Provincial Handicap, ol 12,1 .-ov.-.. lit furlongs ; fees L'2 IP.-. Pacific 11 urdle 11 a lulicap. of I 711 mm... !;| miles; lees L,'i IPs. Hokitika Handicap. ,••' 2PP -ov.-.. mile- ; |ee - LI. (;ni -t ma - 1 laii'U ap. of I2" -ov- . 5, |in long- : ice. L'2 in-. High AA'eiglil Handicap, ol Isd -ov.-.. 7 I ui'longs ; tees L.'h Fleet lie llandie.ip. of 12d -ov-. I'll Hongs; le ms L'2 IP-. Goldfields 11 and man, ol llld -uvs , t” I ui'longs; fees L"2 Ids. SECOND DAY. Sialiord I Hindi,' :p, 1 1 - 1 si.v-., -i* I llrlollgs ; fees L"2 Ids. County Handicap, if 12'l I'm long-; for appri u! h e ride It : p; en! ie,al I'idiu- are 11, ,1 available, licensed jockeys may ri, 1;• by fin ni l ing Idles penally. The minimum weight for this event "ill *'-i , I' l - : in a 1 other Hat races excepting v.idlers. , st : I ts L'2 Ids.

Tasman 11 urdl - 11 aml ioa n. ol I ,11 sues.. It miles; fees L'J. AA'estlaml Cup I lamliea[i. ol 2,(1 -ov-. i. a : id: ag a, I > ail ‘ ■ d -- , 1 " ; e mile; fees L'l Ids. Summer Handicap, ol 120 sovs., •-) 111! longs; lees C 2 Ids. Welter AYeight Handicap, of lld -, vs., ,'d, furlong- : fees C.'l. Railwav Handicap, of Hid sovs.. furl,mgs : foes C2 Id-. l-'inal 11 a mliea p. of fid si,'-: dt turbines : fee- L'2 Id-. Under the rule- of raring now only one ra, e per day ma\ than furlongs. The entrance fees a:e e-n a scale averaging le.-- than two guineas P"' cell!, which Is a eoii-ldel able eoliee*sioli to ow nel's. Nomiiiat nuis \,er. fixed lor I, p.tn. on AV: dim-lav. Dereml-.'l 7lh : ! amlieaps ,u Tile.-,lav. Ih". eiiihar I.Tlit: ami a'“ „.|,*anee? to close at '.I p.m. on AA ed ne-dav, Deeemher 21 -t.