WESTLAND RACING CLUB

Hokitika Guardian, 5 December 1931, Page 2

WESTLAND RACING CLUB

COMMITTEE MEETING. The Committee of the above Club met at 9 o’clock last evening. Preisent:—Mr J. J. Mclntosh (Presi- 1 dent), J. J. Breeze, C. J. P. Sellers, F. McGregor, D. J. Evans, J. Mclntosh jnr., A. W. Yarrall, J. Peake, ana M. H. Houston. Apology was matte for the absence of Messrs YV. E. Williams, H. Butland and H. C. Newman.

A quantity of correspondence was disposed of including letters from the New Zealand Pacing Conference notify" mg increase in the' refund of totalisator clubs and the President’s statement in respect thereto. The Department of Internal Affairs notified the issue of the totalisator license for the Christmas meeting, and the apoointnient of Mr A. A. Berley, of Christchurch, as Totalisator Inspector. It was reported Mr H. Lowry, of Tima.ru, would be the Stipendiary Stewart.

The Grey Disrict Racing Committee notified a grant of £ls for ambulance equipment to replace that lost by fire and the donation being recieved with thanks. The passing of the Christmas programme by the District Committee was notified also.

Mr Geo. Reed, Ricearton, accepted this position of starter for the forthcoming meeting. The resignation of F. Wall fts a member was accepted. The Committee approved the action of the President In granting r permission to put down tennis courts on behalf of a local Club. General arrangements for the forthcoming meeting were made. It was reported the course was in excellent order for the meeting, while the new stand which would prove in every way satisfactory for requirements, was approaching completion and would be out of the builders’ hands very shortly. The building was substantial and compact, and was being admired generally. The new judges’ box was atso biej|ng! completed immediately. Mr Yarrall notified the gift of a set of numbered saddle cloths. —Received with thanks. The Treasurer reported the receipt of several donations, to the Club’s fundls which had kept the bank account in credit. With entry fees and other receipts coming to hand it was hoped to maintain a credit balance till the accounts for the new stand come in. Other arrangements would then require to be made. Hie matter was deferred till after the Christmas meeting which it was hoped would return a surplus. The rebate on totalisator turnover is now doubled, and the local hotelkeepers had kindly offered to conduct the publicans’ booths for the benefit of the Club Tree of cost, and had arranged for several donations of wines, spirits, etc. so that a satisfactory reti#n might be expected, Appreciation was expressed at all the practical assistance being rendered the Club,

NOMINATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS

The Secretary laid on. the table the list of nominations for the'Christmas Meeting opening on Boxing Day. The list totalled 216 as against 228 last year This year there were 67 horses entered, and good fields would he assured. Several North Island owners were patronising the meeting, wltn good contingent from Canterbury. The weights for the first day were due next Friday, and the acceptances the following Friday. The meeting augured well for a very successful gathering. Before the meeting closed the health of the new President (Mr Mclntosh) was drunk, and the compliment acknowledged, Mr Mclntosh expressing thanks for kinds wishes, and stating there was every promise of a very successful race gathering at the approaching meeting. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26th. 1931. PHOENIX HACK HANDICAP. (7 furlongs). White Doe Killigrew Dick Whittington Animated Night Recital Jael Valpirte Earthquake Dawn o’ Day Coll Seagrave Flower Shootist Bold Archer THOMPSON HANDICAP. (6 furlongs). Rich Harvest Sub-Division Sagittarius Miss Mercia Battle Hero Limited | Quantum Hunting Call Coomassie MAIDEN HANDICAP. (oi furlongs). Einey High Court 11. Polatliea Dianthus ..... Lady Valkyrie Some Good. Duch Princess Verden Babraizie Iceni Camp Invite Black Ribbon Watra,T;oon Gold Well Earthquake WESTLAND CUP HANDICAP. (1 mile). Eaton. Hall Noteworthy Killigrew Bold Archer Warfille Thursby Sub-Division Smithereens Giggleswick The Dove Honeycomb Ravine Rational 11. Coll Taku Tama Royal Game Gold Mint CHRISTMAS HANDICAP. (6 furlongs). Solvear Limited Quantum Arrowmaid Tip Tree Forfalice Mataa

STEWARD’S HANDICAP. (7 furlongs). Eaton Hall Dainty Ways Rich Harvest Animated Bright Spear New Boy Miss Mercia Coll Flower Gold Mint Mataa RIMU HACK HANDICAP. (6 furlongs). White Doe QuinoJa Dick Whittington Solvear Animated Jael Knocklong Valpine Earthquake Dawn o’ Day Duch Princess Battle Hero IMonastic Verden Babraizie Royal Amphora Invite Tariff Tapestry i'urtuljcc Mataa GOLDFIELDS HANDICAP. (7 furlongs). Warfille Sub Division Smithereens Ravine Gold Bag / Taku Tama Quantum Rina Munga Coomassie The Dove SECOND DAY. MONDAY, DECEMBER 28. WOODSTOCK HACK HANDICAP (6 Furlongs.) White Doe Quinola Dianthus Dick Whittington Animated Night Recital Jael Lady Valkyrie Knocklong Valpine Earthquake Duch Princess Battle Hero Balraizie Royal Amphora Shootist Gold Well Fortalice Mataa PROVINCIAL HANDICAP. (7 Furlongs.) Noteworthy Dainty Ways Warfille ” Rich Harvest Solvear The Dove Sub-Division Gold Bag Miss Mercia Takutama Tip Tree Rina Munga Coomassie NOVICE HANDICAP. (Six Furlongs.) Finey Highcourt 11. Polatliea Dianthus. Lady Valkyrie Some Good Duch Princess Verden Balraizie .T Iceni Camp Black Ribbon Waraloan Gold Well Earthquake

HOKITIKA HANDICAP. (II Miles). Eaton Hall Killigrew Warfille Thursby Smithereens Giggleswick Honeycomb Ravine Dawn O’Day Rational 11. Royal Game Flower Gold Mint Bold Archer SUMMER HANDICAP. (oi Furlongs). The Dove Sagittarius Battle-Hero Limited Quantum Hunting Call Tariff Tapestry Mataa COUNTY HANDICAP. (7 Furlongs.) Eaton Hall Rich Harvest Thursby Night Recital Smithereens Bright Spear Some Good New Boy Miss Mercia Animated Coll Takutama Gold Mint KANIERI HACK HANDICAP. (7 Furlongs.) White Doe Killigrew Dick Whittington Solvear Animated J a el Valpine Earthquake Dawn O’Day Coll Monastic Seagrave Shootist Flower Black Ribbon Bold Archer Fortalice Mataa ELECTRIC HANDICAP. (6 Furlongs.) Noteworthy Dainty Ways Sub-Division Ravine Sagittarius Rational 11. Quantum Arrowmaid Tip Tree Coomassie