TINUI JOCKEY OLUB.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VII, Issue 2183, 31 December 1885, Page 2

TINUI JOCKEY OLUB.

The annual meeting of the above Qlub took place on the 19fc]i inst. Theba]ancepheet showcdreceiptatohave been £372 lis Gel, and expenditure £357 9s 4(1, leaving a credit balance of £ls 2s 2d. . Messrs W. Brady and J. A. McKenzie were elected members of the Club. The following appointments were then made for the ensuing year:—Mr J. S. flandyside, President; Messrs VValkerj R, K. Chamberlain Jf. Sheath, J. W. Smith, W, A. Rainie, J. A, McKenzie and E. Mason, Stewards; MrMcHutchon, Judge; J. Drummond, Starter; J; A. Peffy.Qjovlf qf Scales; J, McDqwlj, Cleric'of Course j Messrs'R, R. Arm. strung and N. Grace, Handioappora; J. W. Smith/Treasurer; T. Mackay, Secretary ; A, McHutdhon and J, McKenzie, Auditors.'

Resolved that the Club race under the Wairarapa Jockey Club Rules, with such regulations as may bo fouiid necessary to pet local requirements. '" ThoSecretai'y , ''and Treasurer wore authorised'to'sign cheques. • 'Tlie rneeting'then adjourned. Subsequently the newly-elected Stewards met, Messrs Sheath, Drummond, McHutchon, McDowell, E.lasoh, J. W. Smith, and. T. Mackay feeing present, ' It was resolved that the races Bhoujd be held on the 4th and sth of March 1886. A telegram was read from Mr Andrew stating his willingness to allow the Club the use of the race course, on conditions being complied with, The Secretary was instructed to interview Mr Andrew on the subject, and arrange terms, &c.

- Messrs Mason, McKenzie, Smith, and thß Secretary were appointed a Committee tq course put in order.. iwArter. considerable discussion it was decided to adhere tolastyear'sprogramme, with the following alterations, ' .'• First Day-Maiden Plate, 'to be open to all horses that have never won a prize value £2O; hurdle races excepted. ■ . Hack race* catch weights to be substituted for 9 stone. ' •TJnm-.Wliareama Cup to be reduced in value £&;'•' ' Second Day-Flying Stakes, to be reduced by £5, \ '■• ■ ~ • District' Handicap, second horse to receive £Bfromßtakes. ''''.• ■'• Ladies' Purse, to be reduced by £s,'and distance altered from 1£ miles to 1 mile and a distance/ Consolation, Stakes to bo left open UritiJ it is shown what funds are available. The Secretary waj instructed to arrange for a totalizator. ' ' '•' : ; ■ ' It was decided that the Club should subscribe to the turf record. : "A"vote of thanks was- accorded the handicappers, Messrs Armstrong arid N. Grace for past services. Mr McHutchon on behalf •of the Stewards' intimateg fp tjhe Secretary that it had beep decided to "remunerate him with the sum of £lO in consideration qf his past aid and services,' Tlje Seoretary huving ttak?d I)]? Stewards k the donation, and for the complimont paid him by their having re-elected him to the office, the meeting adjourned,