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FORMER JUDGE AT WOODBINE DEAD. Toronto, out.. April 7. -The horses of the Brash-dale Stable of Dyuicnt Brothers will not be moved down from Herrle until about Ihe tenth of May. They are doing vvcii at home, where the farm track affords good galloping. In spite of the fact thai Iveinpciitcldt Bay and Lake Suncoe and the Big treat pond on the farm are still covered with toe. News of the death of Alfred S. Post of New York Was received here last night with general regret. Ml Poai vva judge si Woodbine for fourteen years and was held in the highest regard by isatlt and Ihe publie. He retired on account of ill health in 1907. when be Was succeeded l y ibe present occupant of the position, Frank Nelson of Toronto, who had been associated with him for many years. The tipple atiMi of the Ontario Jockey Club for the 11-i.ti license to coadnct the May meeting ha-been declined by the provincial treasurers depart-metit. and the fees returned. The province imposes I fee of . 21N a dav for the runners and ten dollars for the trotters. The Toronto Driving clubs fees w • ■ also re United. This action has no siui-t -i significance. 1 hough. While the legislature is in session, as mi present, there Is always the possibility of " change is any U cease fees, so the treasury keeps on the safe side, and takes no chance of granting ■ license at 1 fee that might be Increased before the House adjourns, which will happen soon after Easter.
