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Hastings Standard, Issue 18, 16 May 1896, Page 4

WEDNESDAY, 21th JUNE, By 10 p.m. Weights—Maiden Hurdle ltaeo !'ii Hurdle Race 111ij;i :-: sS( CL'plot'luir-s Second Vv'c!t«r Final THURSDAY, 25th JUNE, By 3 p.m. Accept.—Maiden Hurdle Race Nil liandicapHurdleßace... 2 sovs Hunters' Steeplechase... 1 sov Second Welter ... ... 1 sov Final Steeplechase ... 1 sov F. D. LUCKIE, Criterion Hotel, Secretary® April 2, 1896. V AUTUMN MEETING OF THE WAIPAWA COUNTY RACING CLUB, To be held on the Club's course Kaikora on MONDAY, MAY 25TH, 1896. President : Mr W. White. Vice - President : Mr J. Harker. Treasurer: Mr C. M. Whittington. Judge: Mr W. White. Starter: Mr H. Piper. Clerk of Scales: Mr W. T. Sabin. Clerk of Totalisator: Mr H. Baker. Clerk of Course: Mr A. M. Symons. Timekeeper : Mr J. Williams. Stewards: Messrs A. Dillion, C. Arrow, W. H. Rathbone, C. M. WhittingtoH, T. Butler, C. H. Nash, W. Woof, W. H. J- Bennett. Handicapper : Mr J. E. Henry. PROGRAMME. Birthday Handicap (open), of 50 soys second horse to receive 10 sovs from the slakes ; distance 1 mile; nomination 1 sov ; acceptance 1 sov. Handicap Hack Race, of 50 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stakes; distance 1| mile; nomination 1 sov; acceptance 1 sov. W.6.R.C. Handicap (open), of 80 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stakes ; the winner of any handi. cap of 100 sovs or over, after the declaration of weights to carry a penalty of 71b; distance li mile; nomination 1 sov ; acceptance 2 sovs. Ti;ial Handicap llukdle Race, of 35 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes; for horses that have never won a hurdle race exceeding 40 sovs in value at time of nomination ; the winner of any Hurdle Race after the declaration of weights to carry a penalty of 71b ; distance 1 \ mile; nomination 1 sov ; acceptance 1 sov. Hack Flying Handicap, of 30 soyr); second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes ; the winner of the Handicap Hack Race to carry a penalty of 71b ; distance onco round, about 7 furlongs; nomination 10s ; acceptance 1 sov. Wkltkr Hack Handicap, of 30 sovs second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes; horses to be nominated by ladies; minimum weight 9st; distance 1 7 [ mile ; nomination 10s : acceptance 1 sov. Flying Handicap (open), of 40 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from tlio stakes; the winner of the AV.C.R.C. Handicap and Birthday Handicap to carry a penalty of 71b ; distance once roxmd, about 7 furlongs ; nomination 1 sov ; acceptance 1 sov.

Dates of Nominations. Acceptances, &c. Saturday 16th May, Weights declared; Wednesday 20th May, acceptance. Rules and General Conditions. No entry will be received for any race except upon the condition that all claims, disputes and objections shall be decided by a majority of the stewards present, or whom they may appoint, and their decision upon all points shall be final. The "Rules of Racing" as adopted by the Metropolitan Clubs will be strictly adhered to. " The attention of owners and trainers is particulaly called to Rule 75 of the ' Rules of Racing,' which will be strictly enforced.''' Colours, pedigrees, and performances must accompany entries in all cases. All stakes paid in full. "Hack" shall mean a horse that has never won a race of 40 soys, and that is not engaged in any Derby, Guineas, Oaks, or St Leger at time of nomination. All events close at S p.m. on their respective dates, with the Secretary at Waipawa. W. J. STANDLEY, Secretary. ROYAL HOTEL, Opposite Government Railway Station Wellington. PROPRIETOR ... GEORGE ROSS (Twelve years on Wellington section N.Z. Railways). Best Liquors. First-class Accommodiation. HOT LAKES. " SPA " HOTEL, TAUPO. ONE Mile and a Half from the Taupo Post Office, at which place all coaches arriving from Napier, Tokaanu, and Rotorua are met by the " Spa" Coaches, and visitors conveyed to the " Spa " Free of Charge. Special Notice to Tourists. The Spa Hotel Coaching Company run to the following places of interest, thus making the Spa Hotel the most central and convenient and cheapest house for Tourists : Tokaanu.—Twice weekly. Fare, ss. Waikakei—Daily, Sundays included. Fare, 2s 6d; against 5s charged by others. Arateatea Rapids. Daily. Fare, 8s 6d ; against 7s 6d charged by others. Rotorua. —15s ; against 80s charged by others. The " Spa" is the home of the Famous Crow's Nest Geyser and celebrated Maori Carved Dining Hall. Hot, Cold and Tepid Swimming Baths, Blue Bath, Sulphur and Aluia Baths. Lovely Grounds, Flowers, Shrubberies, Tennis, Promenade and Ornamental Lawns. Drawing Room, Smoking Room, large Bedrooms, all of which overlook the Gardens. Private Suites of Apartments. N.B.—Tourists are advised to avail themselves of the above cheap fares, and pay as they go.