WESTLAND RACING CLUB

Hokitika Guardian, 6 January 1923, Page 2

WESTLAND RACING CLUB

COMMITTEE MEETING. The Committee of the above Club met at the Club room at 9 o’clock last night. Present: Messrs AV. E. Williams (chair). .McGregor, Rutland, AYhiley. Peake. McTntosh. Thompson, Houston, Bruce and Evans* The minutes of the previous meeting were tonfirmed. The Treasurer's statement in regard to tint late race meeting, showed receipts £4395. and expenditure. £4622, a deficit of £226. The Government taxation totalled £1604. The statement 4T was adopted aiid the accounts passed for payment. Votes of thanks were pas-ed to the ladies for assisting with the tea rooms, and to Air AA . H. Batson for undertaking the duties of clerk of the course at: short notice. The Municipal Band "rote stating in view of the noil-financial success of the A late meeting, no -payment would ho expected. The letter was received with thanks. Messrs Neville.- Stafford. Brodie, Simpson aiul Davies were elected members of the Club. It was resolved to add to the accommodation. ol the* outside booth lor the Easter meeting, and to enlarge the main refreshment room accommodation for the Christmas meeting. The stakes for the Easter race meeting were fixed at £750. an increase ot \ £sl) on last year’s programme. Ibe following are the events proposed. Trial Handicap. 6 fur. £*o; Hurdle Handicap. I.s miles. £RK): Trot. 1 mile £80: Autumn Handicap. Kj miles,Cl5O • President’s Handicap. 5.) fur. £B,). Trot. It miles. £100; Welter weight. 7 fur. £100; Railway Handicap. 6.1 fur. £*o. - Matters in regard to unproved gate acommodation and admissions generally were deferred till next Committee meeting. It was resolved to make an otl'oi't to increase the membership of tho Club with a; view to strengthening the financial position.