The Waimate Races.
[BY TELEGBAPH-PRESB ASSOCIATION.]
OHAEAWAI, This day. The Waimate races took place yesterday. The weather turned out fine. The following are the winners:— , Maiden Plate.—Mr Parker s Mignonette. Handicap Hurdles. —Mr Gofle's Youug Performer. . _ WAIMATE J. C. Handicap.—Mr Parker's Mignonette. ' Auckland Cup.-Mr Hay's Derby. Ladies' Pubse. -Mr Goffe's Young Performer. Consolation Handicap. —Mr Goffe's Taipo. ______
This afternoon fa young man named Albert Edwards, in the employ of Mr Payne, baker, had his leg broken through tho capsize ef a baker's cart as he was driving down Alten road, A celebrated writer informs the world that "debt is a great stimulant," hut the Major %ays he prefers brandy, He has tried both, and ought to be a competent judge. It was at an organ recital not long since that a lady remarked to a visiting friend, after a solo on tho organ, "That's all very well; but you just wait till they put on the
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Auckland Star, Volume XII, Issue 3554, 29 December 1881, Page 3
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