The annual meeting of the Wanganui Jockey C.ub was held on Wednesday last, but the 'particulars were not telegraphed, j The annual statement of accounts showed that th'a receipts from all sources amounted ■ to £4,..86 Os lOd, as against £3,819 13s 9d 'for IS-1. The total expenditure for the year had been £4,918 17s 4d, leaving a,sur. plus of £50 4s 6d. The stakes given away for the year amounted to £3,168 03J as against £2,569 5s for the previous season^ The balance-sheetshowed theClub*sfinances to be sound, for after providing for all liabilities there romains a credit of £71G 16s 3d. Offioe bearers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: — President, John Cameron, Esq. ; Vice - President, Dr. Earle; Judgo, Dr. Earlo; Clerk of tho Scales, Mr Ewen Campbell; Timekeeper, William Wilson ; Clerk of the Courso, Mr C. H. Chavanne; Hon. Surgeon, Dr. Tripe ; Stewards, Mr A. J. Parsons, Or. Connolly, Mr A. Higgle, Mr H. N. Harri son, Mr W. Wilson, Dr. Saunders, Mr H. B. Williamson ; Committee (to replace four retiring members), Mr William Wil son, Mr Nixon, Mr P. Hogg, and Mr A Hatrick, the latter elected on the casting vote of the chairman, after having tied for fourth place with Mr Harper. On ehe proposition of Mr Parsons, seconded by Mr Nixon, it was resolved that it be a recommendation ,to the incoming Committee thab in framing the programme for the ensuing season not less than £3,200 be given away in added money. Dr. Saunders suggested thab it be a recom mendation to the Committee that 3hould funds permit a small portion of the sad dling paddock be set apart for the exclusive Juse of members. ■ •

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