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Bush Advocate, Volume XXI, Issue 143, 16 December 1908, Page 7

fined 1 soy unless they are registered. 4. All races to be run under the ,Rules of Racing as adopted by the Racing Conference of New Zealand. ' 5. The committee reserve the Tight to alter the date or time for the declaration of weights, nominations, or acceptances as they may deem fit. - 6. Hack means a horse that has not won at, time of entry, a race of the value of' 100 soys. to the winner, or races to the collective value of 250 soys to the winer. 7. When nominating the name of the trainer MUST be given, also the name or assumed name of the owner. . 8. Before the jockey can be weighed out, his minimum fee for a losing mount MUST be deposited with tihe official appointed by the committee for that purpose. Approved by the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club. — W. J. Stbatton, Secretary. — September 4th, 1908. mAEAPAU TJACING fNLUB. ANNUAL MEETING, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1908. PROGRAMME.: 12 noon;— Hurdle Race, of 15 soys; second horse 2 soys from the stake; 1£ miles, over six flights of hurdles. Norn. v lss, ace. nil. 12.45 p.m.— Maiden Plate, of 10 soys; second horse 1 soy from the stake. AVeight-for-age. For horses that have never won an advertised xace at time of starting. Norn. 10s, aco. nil . Six furlongs. 1.30 p.m.— Takapau Handicap, of 16 soys; second horse 2 sovs^ from, the stake. Nona. 16s, ace^ lull. Ob© mile and a distance. 2.15 p.m. — -Ladies' Bracelet— A bracelet valued at £10 10s. Welter weight-for-age. Horses to be nominated by ladies. A Whip valued at £1 Is, presented by Mr M. C. Symons, will be presented to the rider of the winner. Norn. 10a, ace. nil. One mile. 3 p.m. — Flying Handicap, of 12 soya, second horse 2 soys from the stake. Norn. 12s, ace. nil. Six furlongs. 3.45 p.m. — Welter Handicap, of 15 soys; second horse 2 soys from the stake; minimum weight 9st. Norn. 15s, ace. nil. One milo. 4,30 p.m. — Farewell Handicap, of 12 sovaj second hoTse 2 soys from the stake. Norn. 12s, ace. nil. Five furlongs. PENALTIES. FLAT RACES : The winner of any Flat Race after declaration , jof weights to carry 71b penalty, of two or more races, 101 b penalty. HURDLE RACE : The winner of any Hurdle Race after the declaration of weights to carry 71b penalty, of two or more races 101 b penalty. CONDITIONS. Jockeys must, produce their licenses at the scales. Metropolitan "Rules of Racing" strictly adhered to. Protests (if any) must be made in writing, and handed to the Secretary within 15 minutes of disputed event. A deposit of £2 must accompany each protest, such deposit to be forfeited if the protest is not sustained. All races are for hacks only. "Hack" shall mean a horse that has never won. over £25 in any race of any description at time of entry. A limited number of permits will be issued to approved Bookmakers at two guineas each. Permits must be obtained from the Secretary before 11.30 a.m. "on day of races. Bookmakers plying their occupation without a permit will be removed and prosecuted. No entry will be received for any race except upon the condition that all claims, disputes, and objections ' shall be determined by the provisions of the "Rules of Racing." j In all nominations, descriptions, age, pedigree, and performances of horses, name of trainer, and colors of the riders must be given. Minimum weight Bst in all Handicap Flat events, except Welter. ! NOMINATIONS AND WEIGHTS. NOMINATIONS for all events close with Mr W.- Ellingham, Takapau, or the Secretary, Napier, on WEDNESDAY, December 16th, by 10 p.m. WEIGHTS will be declared on WEDNESDAY, December 23rd. W. G. NIGHTINGALE, Secretary. FOR PROMPT SALL i QAA ACRES, 10 miles from JLO \J\J Huriterville by good metal road, 900 acres in good grass, and 400 acres in light bush. Wintered last year ,after the drought, 1500 sheep and 100 cattle. Good house of 5 rooms, woolshed, 2 sets of sfheepyards and dip. Well watered and subdivided. Price £6 7s 6d per acre. Apply to ALGERNON E. CREEN, LAND AGENT, Ward Street,, Dannevirke. Note: The low price at which this place is offered is accounted for by special circumstances, and any one with money to invest would do well not to overlook this opportunity. J. A. GAUSTAD, BUILDER. NORSEWOOD SOUTH IS Prepared to undertake all classes of General Building; also concreting of any description. Plans and Specifications Prepared. Estimates Given. A.LL WORK GUARANTEED YOU CAN BUY IT CHEAPER AT MACKAY AND POTTS'