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.CANTERBURY RACES, 1862. Stewards : HIS HONOR THE SUPERINTENDENT. I. T. Cookson, Esq. R. Wilkin, Esq. G. D. Lockhart, Esq. J. C. Wilson, Esq. W. H. Habeis, Esq. Judge—J. C. W. Russell, Esq. • Clerk of the Course—John Shand, Esq. Starter—C. G. Hodgson, Esq. FIRST DAY.—TUESDAY, FEB. 11. -]\/T AIDEN STAKES.—£S each, h.f., with ixL £100 added. \\ miles. For all horses that have never won a sweepstakes or plate previous to starting. 2 years old, sst 2lbs ; 3 years, 7st 71bs ; 4 years, Bst 71bs ; 5 years and aged, Bst lllbs. The second horse to receive £20 out of the stakes. Thirteen subs. LOTTERY PLATE.—£3 each, with £30 added. Heats, f of a mile. 2 years old, 7st; 3 years, Bst 101 bs ; 4 years, 9st 41bs ; 5 years and aged, 9st 61bs. The winner of the Maiden Stakes 31bs extra. For horses the bona fide property of residents in the settlement for six months previous to the day of entrance. SLEIGHT-OF-HAND CUP.—£SO. \\ miles. 3 years, Bst. 71bs ; with allowances (closed.) 7 subs. CANTERBURY CUP.—£SO, added to a sweepstakes of £5 each. One mile and a quarter. C.J.C. weights for age, viz., 2 years old, 6sfc lOlbs ; 3 years, Bst 91bs ; 4 years, 9st 131bs; 5 years, lOst 71bs ; 6 years and aged, list, Winners in 1861 or 1862 of any race of the value of £50, to cany 31bs extra; of £100, 7lbs extra ; of £100 twice, or £150 in one stake, 101 bs. extra. HACK STAKES.—£I each, with £5 added. 1 mile. 1 event. Open to all horses that have never been entered for this meeting, and have never won public money. SECOND DAY.—WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12. CRITERION STAKES.—£3 each, with £30 act ded. \\ miles. C.J.C. weights. Penalties for winners as in the Canterbury Cup. DERBY STAKES.—£IO each, with £100 added, for 3 year olds. \\ miles, Bst lOlbs. Mares and geldings allowed 51bs. 12 subscribers (closed.) GRAND STAND PLATE.—Handicap of £50. £3 entrance. 1 mile. Weights to be declared at the Judge's chair before the first race of this day. LADIES' PURSE.—£IOO, added to a sweepstakes of £10. 2| miles. Gentlemen riders. 3 years old, 9sfc 91 bs; 4 years, lOst 131 bs; 5 years, list 71bs; 6 years and aged, list lOlbs. The winner of any stake in 1861 or 1862 of the value of £100 to carry 51bs extra; of two such races, or of one of the value of £150, to carry 91bs extra. SCURRY RACE.—£I each, with £5 added. Catch weights. \ mile heats. Qualification for entry same as in Hack Stakes. THIRD DAY.—THURSDAY, FEB. 13. MATCH.—£IOO, h.f. \\ mile. Bst 71bs, with allowances. Mr. Lee's br. f. by Sleight-of-Hand, out of Countess. Mr. Lee's b. c. Koh-i-noor, by Chatterbox, out of Bella Against Mr. J. W. Mallock's b. f. Emmeline,by Sleight-of-Hand, out of Emma. Mi1. J. W. Mai lock's eh. f. Vivienne, by Sleight-of-Hand, out of Magic. One of each to run. METROPOLITAN PLATE.—Handicap of £50. £3 entrance. L§ mile. Weights to be declared after the Ladies' Purse has been run for. QUEEN'S PLATE.-£IOO, for all ages. _ Entrance £5 each. 3 miles. C.J.C. weights. FORCED HANDICAP.—I mile. Sweepstakes of £10 each, h.f., compulsory to all winners except the Scurry and Hack; optional to losers. The forfeit must be declared to the Secretary of the C.J.C, who will be in attendance within fifteen minutes of the publication of the weights. SELLING STAKES.—£2 each, with £25 added. \\ mile. C.J.C. weights. The winner to be sold for £100. If entered to be sold for £90, allowed 71bs; if for £80, 141bs; if for £70, 211bs ; if for £60, 281bs; and if for £50, 351bs. The winner to be sold by public auction immediately after the race, and the surplus (if any) to go to the fund. CONSOLATION STAKES.—Handicap. £2 each, with £25 added, for beaten horses. 1 mile In all races not otherwise specified, the allowance is 3lbs for mares and geldings. The following races are closed :—The Maiden Stakes, Derby, and Sleight-of-Hand Cup. The Scurry and Hack Races are Post entries. Winners to pay 5 per cent of their winnings towards the expenses of the course. The Stewards, or whom they may appoint, to handicap. . By order of the C.J.C. Committee, 748 A. R. CREYKE, Hon. Sec. " CANTERBURY RACES. NOTICE. IN consequence of parties taking* dogs upon the Race Course, whilst" the horses are exeicising, POISON has been laid down this day over the whole of the enclosed land, in order to destroy them ; and during the races any dogs found on the course will be destroyed. Foals will not be admitted through the gates. By order of the Clerk of the Course. JOHN SHAND, Hon. CO. Feb. 5,1862. 74,7 Provincial Secretary's Office, February 5,1862. rTIHE Government are prepared to receive -L tenders for metalling- on the North, Road, South Road, the Springs Track, and Lincoln Road, in short lengths to suit contractors. For further particulars, apply at the Office of Public Works. THOS. WM. MAUDE, 739 Provincial Secretavy. NOTICE. ~ JAMES ASHWORTH.has commenced carrying- between the Saltwater Creek and Christchurch. All parcels, goods or orders left at Mr. H. E. Alport's, Market Place, Christchurch, or Messrs. Cameron & Luffs, Saltwater Creek, will be promptly attended to. Good stone lime for sale. Feb. 5,1862. U1