COVERED WITH GLORY.

Taranaki Daily News, 29 June 1915, Page 6

COVERED WITH GLORY.

AUSTRALASIANS' BKAVKRV. J'KAISK IN LONDON PRKSS. Tin- work of the New Zealandirs and Australians at the Dardanelles is highly praised in the London press. The Pull Mull (iazotte says:—"lt is natural, and perfectly proper, that the epic narrative given 'us should refer to the landings of tlie Australians and New Zealanders north of (iaba Tepe. It is no disparagement to any other part of the splendid forte engaged to say that our wonder'and admiration is roused in a special degree by the fine fighting qualities displayed by the Australians and New Zealanders. That they would show magnificent dash and courage nobody doubted; that they would display individual initiative beyond that of trained regulars, many 'might expect; hut that their almost perfect steadiness should have sull'iced to carry them through that wild day of shot and shell without loss of cohesion,is a wonderful ijustification of the confidence which their leader. Sir lan Hamilton, who knew them of old, reposed in them. Like the Canadians at Ypres, the volunteer soldiers of Au-triilia and New Zealand have most nobly 'made good."" The Daily Chronicle:—"The lauding of j 2!>,000 men in one day upon open beaches in tlije teeth of desperate resistance from a completely prepared enemv, must be something like a record of its kind. When fuller particulars can lie given we shall hear a tale of heroism scarcely less stirring than any in the war. The Australians and New' Zealandeis, the British 2!lth Division, and the French contingent, all covered themselves with glory."

The Daily Telegraph:--"The British public and the kith and kin of these dominion soldiers will read with admiration and a quickening of the pulse of the luauncr in which this invasion of Turkey was begun, and the success with which its operation is being continued." The Naval and Military liecord:--"Our Oversea Dominions are daily secting a splendid example to the Mother Country. Within a very short period New - Zealand will havo '25.01111 men on active service. As the white population of New Zealand is but a little over 1,000,(1(10, this is 24 per cent, of the entire population, and she is ready to senci more if wanted! The population of New Zealand is mainly agricultural, but the farmers have not protested that if their sons go they cannot cultivate their land !>r feed their cattle. No; they not only let the young men go, but encoiuago them to do so, for tiny know (hat the welfare of everything they possess and hold dear depends oiuir -iv upon (h,. defeat of the (ierman War Lord, win aspires to be the conqueror and tyrant of the world."

The London Times:—"The essence of the Dardanelles enterprise is resouivc and vigor overcoming in ways unthough! of by the enemy diflicultios'which lie has believed insuperable. The men who have been sent to do this work, whether sailors or soldiers, have done, and are doinu. splendidly. It would be graceless and invidious to single out any part of this great force for special praise, but we need not on that account lie slow to realise how Australia and New Zealand have followed the doings of their men with an eager anxiety that has been changed more than once already to a great pride in their achievements."

\y.-UMATK PI.AI.WS TROTTING CULT! 11AWERA. FIRST AXXCAL TOTAL ISATOR MEIiTINC. To be held on HAYYEIU HACK COURSE, WEDNESDAY, ILLY 28, ICIS. OFFICERS: President, 11. H. Nolan, Esq.; vice-pre-sident, .)'. A. Tnrton, Estp; coimnittee, M'ssrs Morrissey, W. J. llradfortl. C. .Jones, A. C. Johnstone. J. Sutler, 11. Hicks, .1. Grant. C. Ardcn, C. 'Preston, AV. iSlatterv; stewards, 'Messrs D. J. -Goodwin, It. Hicks. K. Morrissey, W. J. Ur.ulfonl, A. C. Johnstone, T. Alounsey, A. Davy. M. Jones; lion, treasurer,' .Mr, W. O'Call.ighan; lion, judge. .Mr. J. Crocker; hon. clerk of scales, Mr. J. Xichol; hon. ci 'lit of course. ..Mr. P. 'Eastbury; lion. vet. surgeon, .Mr. E. 'Mason; hon. time-keepers, Messrs ft. \Y. J. McNeil' and I). J.' Goodwin; handieapper, 'Mr. U. Shannon; starter, Mr. !.\. Morse.

PROGRAMME. J. AUKOA HANDICAP, for maidens, optional, of 50 sovs., second horse to riM'ive 7 sovs., and the third horse 3 sovs. out of stake. For all horses that have not won an advertised race exceeding 10 sovs. in value at time of starting. Horses will he handicapped to do 4.15 or 'better. Nomination 1 sov., acceptance I sov. Distance.: A i/;, miles. 2. NGRMAX-iIVY HANDICAP, optional, of ;>(> sovs., second horse to receive 7 sovs. and third horse 3 sovs. out of stake. Horses to be handicapped to do 2.1 i) for mile, or better. .Nomination il sov., acceptance 1 sov. 'Distance, 1 mile and a distance. 3. (WAIMATE (PLAINS HANDICAP, optional, of 110 sovs.; second horse, to receive 20 sovs., and third horse 10 sovs. out of the stake. Horses to he hamliapped to tlo 5.15 or better. Nomination .fl 10s, acceptance £2 IDs. 'Distance, 2 miles. 4. FARMERS' DISTRICT HANDICAP, optional, 3D sovs,, second, horse to receive 5 sovs. out of stake. Amateur riders. Nomination 10s. accept- • ance los. Distance,' ]"/, miles.

'5. iSIIiATiEORID HANDICAP, optional, of 80 sovs., second horse to receive I's sovs. and third horse 5 sovs. out. of stake. Horses will he handicapped to do 2.40 onbetter for mile. For unhoppled Trotters only. Nomina-

tion 1 sov., acceptance 2 sovs. l)is-

taiice l'/ 3 miles. | ft WANAIA HANDICAP, optional, of 50 sovs., second horse to receive 7 govs, and third liorsc 3 sovs. out of stake.' Horses to lie handicapped to do 2,.')5 or better for mile. domination 1 sov„ acceptance ] s ov. Distance, IV, miles. /4 7. 'HAYVEIU 'HANDICAP, optional, of '/O sovs.. second horso to receive 10 sovs. and third horsc ! 5 sovs. out of stake. Horses will he handicapped to do l 2.;it or better for mile.; Nomination 1 sow, acceptance 2 sovs. Distance 1 mile. XO.\fTCATIT>X.S for all events, accompanied 'by fees, close with the Secretary on "WEDNESDAY, July u at 0 p.m. HANDICAKS declared on AIONTHY July 10. " ' ACCEPTANCES for all events close on SATURDAY, July 24, at !) p.m. Fees must accompany both nomination and acceptance. RULES AND REGULATIONS. All races to <l>e run under the Rules oi New Zealand Trotting. The winner of any race after the declaration of handicaps may be rc-handi-eapped.

No entry will lie received for anr race except on file condition that all disputes, claims and objections arising from the carrying out of this programme, shall he decided by the (Stewards, or whoever they may appoint. Their decision on all points connected with the carrying out of this programme shall lie final, subject to appeal to the Association, except on questions of fact. 'With all nominations the name, color, sex, age. and pedigree, and the last three pcrfo'/niamcs, and the horse's 'best time, and the names and addresses of the owner and trainer MUST be given. The colors of rider or driver must lie sent in at time of nomination, failing which a dine of ;C1 will 'lie enforced. Telegraphed nominationti must be confirmed in writing, with all particulars, by the following mail.

Xo horse will lie allowed to start unless all fees arc 'paid. llidoiv. ami drivers must appear in proper costume or tliey will iliii lined. This rule will lie strictly enforei'd. All protests must be iniule in writing, and be in the bands of the Secretary within 10 minutes of the decision of the rac-, and accompanied hv a deposit of C.-i. to 'be forfeited it' the potest is dismissed. Illy the entry of or endeavoring to enter a horse every .person having, or subsequently acquiring any interest in such horse, shall be deemed to accept all the conditions and restrictions imposed or implied by these rules, and to he barred from questioning the action or conduct, of the chili, or other body holding a sports meeting, or of any official of the club, or such other body in res-pr-ct of srch horse, or of anv person connected therewith, otherwise than is provided for in :I n-l XXX. \'<)TK.— Kvcvy horse must lie registered with the A-soci'it.ioii nrior to immiua(ioe■;•' anvpi.e. Any uveas'ered bore shall be The fee IV- ro„.jsj. rl i;,, n ;.. .](■,. Peforc a' horse ran stW <■'■'■ Pro-b-" l-mMfeeo-r.-siP-a be paid (.H.,.rr-elhell„rS,--.viin.e.l!s--,|U;l,ilicd .for V.v »■■..:■.. A" Iruneiv.. riders ami drivers must be V<'e--e<" In the lAs-'oc'uition. Fees: Trainer.- ."is. Hides and Drivers ss. ."secretary, Box 133, Hawera. ' Approved bv Xew Zealand Trotting B. Norm, Secretary.