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Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume 15, Issue 2016, 23 December 1870, Page 2

NAPIER RACES, 1871. STEWARDS:— Messrs. Ormond, Peacock, Rhodes, Richardson and Watt. FIRST DAY.— TUESDAY, February 14. Haavkb's Bay Jockey Ci/ub Cup (Handicap). — 100 soys. added to a sweepstakes of 10 soys. Entrance 5 soys. Second horse to receive 30 soys. out of the stakes. Distance 2 miles. Entries closed. Railway Stakes. — 30 soys. Distance J mile. Heats. Entrance 3 soys., half forfeit. Weights for age. Hack Race. — 10 soys. Distance 1 mile. Post Entrance 1 soy. Catch weights. Ladies' Pubse. — 40 soys. Distance 1| miles. Entrance 4 soys., half forfeit. Weights for age. SECOND DAY— WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15. Maiden Plate. — 50 soys. Distance 1§ miles. Entrance 5 soys. Weights for age. Open to all horses that have never won an advertised stake exceeding 20 soys. Suuruy Stakes. — 30 soys. Distance 1 mile. Entrance 3 soys., half forfeit. Weights for age. ' £ ' - Hack Race. — 10 soys. Distance J mile; . heats. Post Entrance 1 soy. Catch weights. Hawke's Bay Stakes. — 50 soys. Distance 3 miles. Entrance 5 soys., half forfeit. Weights for age. THIRD DAY.— THURSDAY, Feb. 16. Provincial Peoduce. — 40 soys. Distance 1 mile. Entrance 3 soys. Weights for age. Open to all horses bred in the province that have never won a stake exceeding 20 soys. Winner of Maiden Plate to carry 5 lbs. penalty. Fb.ee Handicap. — 40 soys., with sweep of 4 soys. added. Distance 2 miles. Weights to be declared on the evening of second day's racing. Optional Selling Stakes. — 35 soys. Distance lj miles. Entrance 3 soys. Weights for age. If entered to be sold for £40, allowed 7 lbs. ; if for £30, allowed 14 lbs. ; if for £20, allowed 21 lbs. Consolation Handicap. — 30 soys. 1 mile and a distance. Entrance 2 soys. RULES. The Hawke's Bay Jockey Club Rules will be strictly adhered to. For weights for age, see published Rules. The first race to start on each day at one o'clock precisely. The bell will be rung a quarter of an hour before each race. Three horses to start in each race, or only half the public money will be given, except in the Cup Race and the Free Handicap. Second horse to save his stake in each race when public money is given, except the Consolation. All entries to be made under sealed cover, and to be addressed to the Secretary, at Swan's Hotel, Napier, on Tuesday, February 7, 1871, not later than 4 p.m. Age and description of horses, and colours of riders, to be stated at time of entry. Five per cent, on all winnings to be deducted for the expenses of the course. By order of the Stewards, G. E. G. RICHARDSON, 558 Secretary and Treasurer H.B. J.C. THE HOLIDAYS! THE HOLIDAYS! POB A Trip into the Country. T ADIES' & GENTLEMEN'S, GIRLS' and BOYS' S-AJD IDLES can be purchased at very MODERATE PRICES, at LONDON HOUSE, HASTINGS-STREET ; And, during the present month, to every cash purchaser of a SADDLE, a BRIDLE will be presented. December 19, 1870. 555 WHOLESALES RETAIL STORES, WAIPUKURAU. To Arrive, ex "ALHAMBRA," A LARGE and VARIED Assortment of GOODS, comprising : — Fancy Goods, Stationery, Albums Jewellery, Patent Medicines Cutlery, Looking Glasses Kerosene Lamps, -Conoertinas Plated Cruets, Whips, Saddlery Tinware, Crockery, China Ware, &c. NOW OPENING TJP, 50 CASES very Superior CLOTHING, at Prices very tempting to Purchasers. 573 F. H. DROWER. On Sale at Waipukurau, ioo,ooo rEET i A E r mM - At Takapau, 50,000 feet Totara Boards and Scantling F. H. DROWER. December 21, 1870. 574 Superintendent's Office, Napier, Dec. 20, 1870. SEALED TENDERS will be received up to noon on FRIDAY, 20th Jan,, from persons desirous of Leasing the Upper Mohaka Ferry, this side of Te Haroto, for the term commencing January Ist, 1871, and ending June 30, 1871. Conditions to be seen at this office. G. T. FANNIN, 567 Superintendent's Clerk. To Harvesters. OFFERS will be received for binding about 130 acres of Grain, on the Keramu, and South Suburban Mavelock, in quantities to suit applicants. 577 JAMES BOYLE.