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ing. Within the last three years the directors of the 

 Ontario Jockey Club purchased additional property to 

 the extent of 250 acres in Scarborough, overlooking Lake 

 Ontario. The property is situated between the electric 

 and Grand Trunk railways and within eight miles of the 

 City Hall of Toronto. It is an ideal site for the future 

 home of the Ontario Jockey Club, where one may be 

 assured the real old-fashioned comforts of Woodbine 

 Park will not be missing but, in addition, will be found 

 all the modern improvements which engineering skill and 

 practical knowledge of an up-to-date race course will 

 suggest. 



The illustrations published elsewhere portray more 

 graphically than words the attractions of Woodbine and 

 the great crowds that visit it. It would be difficult to find 

 in any country a more inspiring racing picture. Its May 

 meeting is the recognized opening event of the outdoor 

 social season, and in the opinion of those familiar with 

 all the leading race courses on the continent there is no 

 place that makes quite such a brave display as that to be 

 seen on the club house and lawn at Woodbine, especially 

 on those days when the King's Plate and other important 

 stake events are decided. 



W. P. Fraser, Secretary-Treasurer of the 0. J. C, has 

 grown with the development of his Club. He is to-day a 

 thoroughly well posted racing official. Prompt and fear- 

 less but thoroughly fair in his treatment of owners. He 

 has for ten years filled his present position, and no more 

 indefatigable worker was ever connected with a racing 

 association. 



