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Opunake Times, Volume VIII, Issue 365, 11 March 1898, Page 4

UHOTU RACING CLUB. HA.CX* MIEETIIVGi-, To be held on the EACECOUBSE, AT RAHOTU, On THURSDAY, MARCH 17th, 1898. President—W. C. Phillips, Esq. Vice-Presi-dent—M. Fleming, Esq. Judge—Mr Geo. W. Rogers. Starter—Mr W. Vincent. Clerk of the Course—Mr J. Morrow. Clerk of the Scales—Mr W. D. Scott. Handicapper—Mr R. G. Pardy. Committee—Messrs E. R. Morgan, W. Vincent, A. O'Donnell, J. Morrow, G. Horo, S. Webb, A. Luxton, G. BarrBrown, J. H. Bleakley, W. McLeod, M. Fraser, W. Jenkins, J. Mitchell, J. Lambie, R. Morrow, W. W. Middleton, W. Harvey, H. Stonex, J. Rothery, J, Guy, C. Jeffries, Wi Kupi, E. Dougherty, T. Knowles, E. O'Connor, J. Maxwell, E. J. Dudley. Stewards—Messrs E. R. Morgan, A. O'Donnell, J. Morrow, W. Vincent, M. Fraser, E. O'Connor, W. W. Middleton, W. McLeod, D. Markham, W. J. Dew, G. Horo, G. BarrBrown, J. Leng, Rua Moetahuna. PROGRAMME OF EVENTS : 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 10 sovs ; second horse to receive 1£ sovs from stakes ; winner of any hurdle race after declaration of weights to carry 71bs penalty ; 1J miles ; over five flights of hurdles. 3ft 6in high. Nomination ss, acceptance ss. 2. District Maiden Race, of 10s sovs ; second horse to receive 1£ sovs from stakes; for all horses (that have never won an advertised race of any description) between the Taungatara and Eatekora Rivers. Weight for age; 7 furlongs. Entrance 10s. 3. Flying Handicap of 10 sovs; second horse to receive 30s from the stakes; six furlongs. Nomination ss, acceptance ss. 4. Farmers' Plate, of 10 sovs; second horse to receive 30s from stakes. For all horses that have never been nominated for any race (Farmers' Plates excepted, and winners of those barred), and are not nominated for any other race at this meeting. Welter weight for age. Gentlemen riders. 7 furlongs. Entrance 10s. 5. Rahotn Cup Handicap, of 15 sovs ; second horse to receive 2 sovs from the stakes; 1J miles. Nomination 10s, acceptance ss. 6. Selling Race, of 10 sovs. The winner to become the property of the Club, and sold immediately after the race ; second horse to receive 2 sovs out of, proceeds of sale. No weight under Bst 71b. 1 mile. 'Post entry 10s, 7. Pungarehu Handicap of 7J sovs; second horse receive 1 sov from stakes ; allSvinners must nominate; 1 mile. Post entry : winners 7s 6d, losers 4s. NOMINATIONS, ACCEPTANCES, AND GENERAL ENTRIES. Nominations for Nos. 1, 3 and 5 close at Rahotu at 8 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 23rd February, 1898. Weights will appear about the Ist March. ACCEPTANCES AND GENERAL ENTRIER for Nos. 2 and 4 close at 8 p.m. on MONDAY, 7th March. Telegraph Office closes at 5 p.m. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Nominations and entries must be sealed and addressed to the Hon. Secretary, Rahotu, with fees enclosed, and name, description, age, pedigree, and performance of the horse, name of owner, and colors of rider. No entry will be received for any race except upon these conditions: —That all disputes, claims, and objpctions arising out of the raoing shall be decided by a majority of the Stewards present, or those whom they may appoint, and their decision upon all points connected with the carrying out of this programme shall be final. The winners of any handicap after the publication of weights to carry a penalty of 71bs in Flying and Rahotu Handicaps. All races to be run under the Rules of Racing adopted by the Metropolitan Clubs of New Zealand. A Hack is a horse that has never won an advertised race (hack and hunter races excepted), and is not nominated at time of start for any race (hack and hunter races excepted). Horses walking over v/ill receive half the stakes only. HARRY LANGMAN, Hon Sec. Approved on the express condition that the Totalisator is not used at the meeting, nor a license to use it applied for.—Robt. G. Bauchope, Secretary Taranaki Jockey Club.—New Plymouth, i7th January, 1898, George Davies >ETURNS thanks to the Pubiic _\; for their liberal patronage and support since he opened business in Opunake, and assures those entrusting him with repairs that they may always rely on getting equal satisfaction. He has now in stock a very nice assortment of GOLD & SILVER JEWELLERY, Comprising Watches, Chains, Alberts, Brooches, Pendants, Ornaments, &c. A nice selection of 30 hour and 8-day CLOCKS, Barometers, &c. Any article required not in stock will be procured on shortest notice. All kinds of Jewellery Repaired. WATCHMAKER, HAWERA, TT/ISHES to thank the Opunake Public for support whilst visiting on business, and to notify that during the winter months he will discontinue Orders by post will, however, receive prompt and careful attention, all the repairs being guaranteed. ONE OF THE LARGEST AND BEST STOCKS ON THE COAST. J. BRUNETTE, HAWERA. "S open for engagement as Ladies' • Nurse. Address : Mun J. PRESTON, I'atiki Road, \ Piharna.