THE FOXTON COUNCIL HANDICAP.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 1093, 6 May 1913, Page 4

THE FOXTON COUNCIL HANDICAP.

(To the Editor)

The day was fine, the course was good, the neddies in their prime; The public had a decent field, and

the race v ; ae run u> lime ;

The tote was opened at g a.m., and closed exact at , The crowd, like sports, excited grew

to see the dividend. There were thirteen neddies in the field, with nine to win a prize, They varied both in weight and age, and also in their size; The lady bookies wore bright smiles to try and catch a bet, Whilst touts were dodging here and

there to see who they could get. “Artesian” ran first without the

spurs, and never turned a hair, The second horse was “Railway,” who ran both fair and square, The third one “George the Farmer,” who was tipped to get a place. Followed by “Correspondent,” who

ran well in the race. Next in the field was ‘‘Speight’s XXXX” you’ll find at Whyte’s

Hotel, Who easily beat “The Barber” the

results so easy tell, “Wee Alick” scored four fourteen—he of the timber fame, Whilst Donald Green, of Maitai Mill, ran well, though rather

lame. The only other starter who ran into

a place Was Sammy Read, the painter, who nicely fills the space; The other four outsiders, no doubt they did their best, But the public didn’t back ’em, like

they did the rest. As for the other starters, four of

them all told. Some will lose their entrance fee, the club will gain their gold. And now they are elected we’ll see what they will do, With water, gas and drainage, and perhaps a local zoo. A Clerk of the Scales is wanted, a difficult person to find, One so good and trusty as the clerk

who has just resigned ; He fulfilled his positron politelv and correct, as a clerk should be. I think ’twill be hard to replace him, no doubt we shall very soon

see. The Mayoral Stakes was, a scurry with only two in the field, But I tipped the Draper to land it

and win the coveted shield; He’s been among us for ipany years and won the race before; His opponent was beaten badly, his

tail got jammed in the door. And now, dear sports, in conclusion, whatever these councillors do, I trust they will do it in harmony for the good of the people, too, There is plenty of work before them requiring a good level head. Excuse me with all this scribble. —I remain yours, ENOUGH SAID.