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North Otago Times, Volume VII, Issue 166, 25 December 1866, Page 3

Oamaru Eace Meeting.

PROGRAMME

OF THE r\ AMARU JOCKEY CLUB RACES, MARCH, 1867.

Stewards i Robert Campbell, Esq. A. R. B. Thompson, Esq. M. S. Gleeson, Esq. M. R» Miller, Esq. W. Hi Ostler, Esq. James Gardner, Esq. Captain Godfrey.

Judge t Doctor Webster.

CiBRtt or tub Course t Herbert Julius, Esq.

Staetibi

FIRST DAY—THURSDAY, 7th MARCH. MAIDEN PLATE,

Of 50 Sovs. — For all horses that have not won on advertised race. Weight for age j li miles. Entrance) 3 guineas.

HURDLE BACK,

Of 50 Sovi.— About 2 miles, over 7 flights j weight for age. Entrance, 5 guineas.

BACK HUBDLE BACK, Of 10 Sovs. — It miles j catch weights ; over four flights ; for all horses that have never run an advertised Hurdle or Steeplechase. Entrance, I guinea.

TOWN PLATt, Of 100 Sovs. — 2i miles ; weight for age. Entrance, 6 guineas.

HACK RACK,

Of 10 Sovs. — Mile heats j catch weights. Entrance, 1 sov.

SECOND DAY— FRIDAY, 8th MARCH.

OAMARU HANDICAP, Of not less than 100 Sovs. — li miles. Nominations, 2 guineas ; acceptance, 5 guineas. Nornina* tions to be made on or before 2nd March j weight to be declared on the evening of the 7th March.

ladies' fubsS.

Of 25 Sovs.-— 2 miles, welter weights ; gentlemen riders. Entrance, 3 guineas. A gold-mounted whip, given by |Mr Morris, will be presented to the rider of the winner.

OAMARU CUP,

Of 100 Sovs. — 3 miles ; weight for age. Entrance, 6 guineas. The winner of the Town Plate to carry 71bs. extra.

BELLING STAKES,

20 Sovs. — Ik miles. Entrance, 2 guineas ; O.J.C. weights. Winner to be sold for L100. If entered to be sold for L90, allowed 71bs ; i for L80, 141bs j if for L60, 281bs ; if for L50, allowed 351bs. The winner to bo sold by auction immediately after the rflce, and the surplus (if any) to go to the fund.

CONSOLATION HANDICAP.

Of 20 Sovs. — Once round the Course ; for all beaten horses. Entrance, 2 guineas.

Rules and Regulations of the Otago Jockey Club will be strictly adhered to. Mares and Geldings allowed 3 lbs. No person to enter a horse unle»s he be a subscriber of not less than 3 guineas to the funds. All entrances must be in sealed covers, addressed to the Secretary, containing entrance money, descrip» tion and age of horse, and colors to bo worn by the Jockey, on or before Monday, 4th March. Fire per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all moneys paid in accordance with the programme for expenses. For further particulars, apply to the undersigned, Tyno-street, Oamaru. R. M. PAYNE, Treasurer. W, LOTHERINGTON, Hon. Sec. O.J.C.

Miscellaneous. TO CAPITALISTS AND OTHERS. T? O R SALE. That valuable property called MOUNT PLEASANT, Comprising half of Section 47 and Section 48j Block IV., Oamaru District — in all about 97 acres— within 20 minutes' walk of the Post-office. There is a good supply of water, and the whole ia under cultivation. For further particulars, apply to Mr G. R. TAYLOR, Oamaru ; or, Messrs JOHNSON and. CUTHBERTSON, Mount Pleasant.

MATHESON'S AGENCY. CANTERBURY, NEW ZEALAND. "T^OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the business in Canterbury hitherto carried on by me, and in my name, for Messrs MATHESON and CO., of LONDON, will, from and after the 1st of January next, be continued by them under the style of " MATHESON'S AGENCY." J. DRUMMOND MACPHERSON. Christchurch, 4th December, 1866.

WANTED, Tenders for PLOUGHING 100 acres of Land in Cave Valley. Must be finished by May next. Apply to E. B. ATKINSON, Esq., Clifton Falls, Kakauui.