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Maxiimiin Stakes at Washington, which, being at the trying distance of three miles, 

 was tiie longest race of the ye;ir on the eastern turf, and one of tlie severest tests 

 which could l)e given a race-horse. 



Mr. Carruthers was one of the first to reaHze the necessity of having a jockey 

 (lull and an up-to-date racing phint in Montreal, and when the proposition was laid 

 before him. lie became a very warm supporter. On different occasions when the new 

 track was in its infancy and vastly different from the powerful organization conducting 

 races at Blue Bonnets to-day. "Jim" Carruthers put his shoulder to the wheel, and 

 gave his time and money to further the .scheme. 



He has been a UKMuber of the executi\-e of the Montreal Jockey ("lul) since its 

 inception, and is one of the original seven charter members of the Club. His jjrac- 

 tical knowledge of racing and intense love of the sport, with his efforts to place the turf 

 on tlie highest possil)le basis, combine to make him a man of the greatest value to a 

 jockey club. Mv. Carruthers is also one of the oldest members of the Ontario Jockev 

 Club. 



