ABLE SECRETARY

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1003, 20 June 1930, Page 14

ABLE SECRETARY

A. G. MABEE’S FINE RECORD “PROGRESS” IS HIS MOTTO When the secretarial position of the Auckland Trotting Club, held for just on 40 years by the late Mr. C. F. Mark, became vacant, the management was fortunate in having among the applicants for the office Mr. A. G. Mabee. He appointed and has carried out the duties in a most efficient manner. Air. Mabee’s lengthy association with th© light harness in its various departments admirably fitted him for the position to which he was elected. The knowledge gained by years of personal experience at all branches of the trotting business has given the Auckland official a keen insight into affairs generally, and he is today fulfilling the position ably and well. Mr. A. G. Mabee had the trotting foundation well laid about him many, many years ago when be owned and raced horses. In the bays of Potter’s Paddock activities he was a promin-

ent figure and scored many successes with his representatives. Later he was appointed to the position of stipendiarv steward and in this department for 14 years A.G.M. kept a vigiliant watch over light-harness proceedings in various parts of New Zealand. A Helping Hand Many small clubs have occasion to remember visits from “Stipe" Mabee, as he was always willing to render anv assistance that would put officials on the right track. This was particularlv noticeable on the West Coast of the South Island, and while at times he found it necessary to rule with an iron hand, the steel was tempered with sound judgment and tact. Many were the expressions of regret from that quarter when it was learned that the Aucklander was retiring from the stewardship. in fact, similar senti-

rnents were expressed throughout Zealand, demonstrating that Mr. had earned the admiration of true sportsmen for the impartial efficient manner in which he had car' ried out the duties -of his office hurin*

rnents were expressed throughout Zealand, demonstrating that Mr. had earned the admiration of true sportsmen for the impartial efficient manner in which he had car' ried out the duties of his office during the lengthy term. Since taking ' the secretaryship of the Auckland Mr. Mabee has made progress motto and he has the confidence members and patrons of the club so ably represents. Like Mr. Rowe, the Auckland se £r tary will be in charge of the ° j - ' ’ should the two local clubs amalgania -