THE STORY OF A DREAM.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1899, 1 June 1889, Page 3

THE STORY OF A DREAM.

The Daily Telegraph commends to the attention of the Society for Psychical Research the latest dreamstory in connection with racing. A well-known ex-military sportsman for some weeks past had made up his naiad that he would “ try and dream the winner of the Lincoln Handicap.” This ingenious idea of his he announced to several of his friends, who naturally smiled somewhat sceptically on the would-be seer. However, recently, five times in succession, he dreamed that “No, 13” had won the rvtce. As there was no horse of that name the sportsman in question came to the conclusion that his vision must srefer to the number on the card. He made no secret of his belief, and he ■sent a messenger to Kinga’s Cross to get the card and back his dreamnumber. There were no cards to be Lad at the station. Accordingly be wired . to Messrs W. H., Smith and Sons’ bookstall at Lincoln for “the Dame of No. 13 on to-day’s card for the handicap.” The answer came “back promptly, “Wise Man.” The : rresolute dreamer immediately backed the horse, with the happy result that all wise racing men now wot off. Every detail of this singular story is absolutely true, and there are many who can testify to having heard the prophecy of “ No. 13 ” delivered previous to the race.