SPORTING.

Hokitika Guardian, 8 July 1925, Page 1

SPORTING.

COUNTRY RACING CLUBS. [nv Tt’Ll'GllAl'H —PER I'tIESS ASSOCIATION.] WELLINGTON, July 7. At the conference of the delegates of Country Racing Clubs, Air \\ . Jewell presided. Disappointment- in respect to idle allocation uf extra racing permits was expressed in the annual report, and a deputation to the Alinister rvas suggested, asking lor a reduction in the taxation in the cases where clubs were struggling, to make ends meet. Increased privileges were advocated bv Air I). .J. Evans (Hokitika), who moved that the Minister he thanked for the promised reduction in taxation, ami that, in the interests of the sport, the Government- he urged to return to the pre-war railway tariff for the transport of racing and trotting horses; to permit- moneys to lie telegraphed lor investment on the lot a lisa (or-; to remove the restriction on the publication nf dividends; in permit the clubs mi desinig to reintriidueo the double tola lisa tor. Tim nflieers were elected as follows: President-, Air \Y. Jewell; \ iee-Brest-ilent, Air D. J. Evans: Executive: Messrs J. Kennedy, F. C. Roche, E. R. Neale (South Island): lion. K. AV. Allison, W. A. Lyon, and A. Bruce-(North lain nd). Regarding anomalies between the treatment of metropolitan and country racing clubs, a discussion took place, and it was decided to make a formal protest at the Racing Conference. SIR GEO. CLIFFORD HONOURED. AYKTjbINCTON, July 7. “A record of great servile by a great sport," is bow Hie racing career of Si i- George CliUnit was deserilied by Mr Charles Skerrett. Vice l’resident of the Wellington Racing Club to-day wlien the opportunity was taken al Trcntliam course to express in a tangible Dii'iii the recognition of the New Zealand sporting fraternity of Sir ftClifford's efforts for the improvement of the Sport of Kings in this country. Sir George, who in spite ol his age, appeared quite healthy and virile, was accompanied on the platform by her Excellency Lady Kergusson, .Messrs J. B I lareouri (Rresident of the Club) p; Kellers (Secretary of the Racing Conference), and (has. B. SKerrett I Vi' e-Bresident).

Air Skerrctb stated Sir George Clifford had been called upon to receive a presentation at the unanimous re(piest of the racing and hunt clubs throughout New Zealand. Her Kxeellencv made the presentation, in the absent e of the GovcinotC,moral, after .Mr Skerrett had referred to the splendid work Sir George had done to keep the sport dean and raise its .standard, saying he had been the leading racing man o! the nominion. Her Kxcdlmicy referred lo the unique record of Sir George Clifford, and eulogised his work. She said that jr was at the request ol all the raring, jockey and hunt clubs of New Zealand that she presented Sir George with n silver tea and coffee service, a clock, and a large silver tray. Sir George responded, and cheers were given lor lorn and Cady Teigits,son.