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Manawatu Times, Volume II, Issue 44, 21 March 1877, Page 1

lITANAWATU JOCKEY CLUB. ANNUAL RACES TO BE HELD AT FOXT O N , ON WEDNESDAY, 21st MARCH, 1877. President : Mr H. Dawson. Judge : Mr A. J. Whyte. Stewards : Mr J. W. Liddell Mr F. Robinson, jr Mr A. Gray Mr D. Scott Mr J. Young Mr W. Robinson Mr J. Purcell. Starter : Mr J. Young. Clerk of the Scales : Mr W. Robinson. Clerk of the Course : Mr G. Edwards. Treasurer : Mr A. J. Whyte. Hurdle Race of £25 ; entrance, 2 guineas ; 2 miles and a distance, over seven jumps, 3ft. 9in. high ; 1 stone over weight for age. Hack Hurdle Race of entrances 10s 6d, with £5 added ; 2 miles, oevr six jumps, 3ft. 9in. high ; second horse to save his stakes. Produce Stakes of £25 ; entrance, 2 guineas ; 1J miles ; open to all horses owned within the County boundaries three months previous to the race, which have never run for public money. Hack Race of £5 ; entrance, 10s 6d; 1 mile ; catch weights ; heats. Maiden Plate of £30 ; entrance, 2 guineas ; 1£ miles ; weight for age ; for all horses who have never won an advertised race. ./^ Ladies' Purse of £20 ; entrance, 2 guineas; 1J miles ; welter weights; heats. ' -■■ Pont Race of £5; entrance, 10a, >6d^; . once round the course ; under- J4 hands. Manawatu Stakes of £75 ; handicap ; 2| miles ; nomination, 2 guineas, to be made to the secretary before Ist March; weights declared on the night of the sth March, and acceptances to close on night of general entry, with 3 guineas. Any horse having won a race value £50, after declaration of weights to carry 71bs extra, Consolation Stakes of £15; entrance, 1 guinea ; 1^ miles ; handicap ; post entries. j Entries to close on Thursday, 15th March, at 8 p.m. All entries to be addressed to the secretary, Whyte's Hotel. R. L. MACLEAN, Hon. Sec, M. J. C. TON DON HOUSE Wholesale and R.etail 1 GENERAL STORE. The Proprietor, having just completed Stocktaking, will now offer to Heads of Families and others several CHEAP LOTS m the various Departments, consisting of — Men's Tweed Trousers from 12/3 Men's and Youths' Fancy Shirts ... ... „ 2/6 Men's Hats and Caps ... „ 2/6 Youths' and Boys' Hats and Caps ... ... „ 1/9 Boys' Knickerbocker Suits „ 12/6 Ladies' Elastic-side Boots „ 6/And many oilier lots equally cheap. The Proprietor has just received, and intends selling at reduced prices — The Best Assortment of CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND NEW YEAR GIFTS That can be shewn m the Manawatu District. The Grocery and Provision Department is now being stocked for the Christmas Trade with all new Fruits, &c, &c, for the season, which will be sold at Wellington Prices. The Proprietor respectfully invites the Public to make their purchases for the Holidays where the best value is procurable for Cash. All Goods delivered free within four miles of the Township. Igir Note the Address — LONDON HOUSE. Wholesale and Retail Stores, TERRACE END; Adjoining the Princess Family Hotel. C. J. CULLUM, ManactKK.