AFTER MANY YEARS.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10137, 7 November 1910, Page 5

AFTER MANY YEARS.

A LIFE DISQUALIFICATION

REQUEST FOR lIS REMOVAL

Some eleven years ago Richarsd S. Henry and other 3 were disqualified for life by the Masterton Racing Club for participation in an alleged "ringing-in" case. The following letter from. Mr Henry, who now would appear to hold a responsible position in Manila, was read at the meeting of stewards of the Master - ton Club on Saturday:-" About eleven years ago*l incurred your displeasure, when you imposed a sentence of life disqualification on me, which I might say I richly deserved. But for life is a long time, gentlemen, the gallows sentencs of the turf, with no chance of a second life, no chance to prove reform. lam sorry for what I have done, and I might say that I was not prompted to do those things merely for gain, but more for love of adventure and devilment, for what I was pleased to call in my young days cracking jokes. I have now settled in business, being manager, and junior partner, of one of the largest shipping and importing firms in the E'ist; but for a long time my disqualification brought me very hard times indeed, and for many years I presented a most abject picture, and now, in my private and business capacity I feel the stigma very much. With due deference I really think I have paid the penalty of my wrongdoing, but that, gentlemen, is for you to determine, and it is with that hope I humbly request that you reconsider your decision of eleven yeara ago and remove the embargo, and gentlemen I promise you that should I ever race again, I will act according to the bitter lesson I have received. Hopingthis will receive your favourable consideration. —RICHARD S. HaNRY." It was decided to inform Mr Henry that the Club is willing to favourably consider his application on receiving information verifying the statements contained in his letter.