HATRMAN said there was one other eration of ti tand. Some alterations had posed which would no doubt greatly it prove the building, and plan tions would doubtless have b 9 members at the Grand Stand. But the question was, how was the expense to Bo defrayed? The finances of the Club were not at all in a flourishing condition and it would be impossible to make ti improvements heavy debt which i work off. The St recommend th be made at present, members were anxious for them, and could suggest some means of providing the money, the matter might rest where it was. He had only mentioned the matter because he thought that as the plans had been displayed, some explana to mem Me. oer suggested that the Shanghai Stakes should be made a and-a-half race, and placed later in day—say the eighth or ninth race, so that all the long-distance' ponies might have a chance of meeting one another.
The CuarRMay said the Stewards would no doubt consider the suggestion.
Mr. Duyn suggested that a portion of the Belle Vue property might be built over with half-Chinese half-foreign The Cuamway sai mould also no doubt be cor tion. might be used for stabling, portion for a second Stand, somethin they had at Hongkong.
Mr. Gore-Boora suggested that this second Stand should be made high enough to overlook Mr. BMorrias's treer. (Lauzhiter.)
Mr. RrvincTon suggested that the trees might be cut.
Mr. Doxs wished for an authoritative opinion from the Stewards as to what a professional jockey was. Ho had himself received many emoluments, which he carried about his person.
Br. Rivixcrox—A professional jockey, I understand, is a man who rides for Mr. Doxx—You are not a Steward. (Laughter.)
'BMr. Duny then moved, and Mr. Avsent seconded—
That the incoming Stewards be requested to define the difference between amateur and professional jockeys, Mr. Gore-Boorm said the Newmarket Rules covered all their requirements.
The motion was carried, and the Chairman remarked that the Stewards would no doubt shortly give the information desired.
10 meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the Chairman, proposed by Mr. Adler, and one to the retiring Stewards generally, proposed by Mr, Dunn.
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