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Patea Mail, 20 February 1882, Page 1

Sporting JgGMONT RACING CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. FRIDAY, 24th MARCH, 1882. President : Hon. Major Atkinson, M.H.R. Vice-President : J. Livingston, Esq. Stewards : Mr Martin P. Baird Mr R.H. Nolan Mr W. L. Martyn Mr F. H. Brett Mr J. Crocker Mr H. S. Peacock Mr R. B. Mcßae. Starter : . Mr J. Burke. Clerk of the Course : Mr H. I. Davis. Clerk of the Scales : M. J. C. Yorke. Handicapper : Mr William Hately. Timekeeper : Mr D. Carroll. Judge : Mr Freeman R. Jackson. PROGRAMME : 1. Handicap Hurdles, of 30 so vs.; 2 miles ; over nine flights of hufdlea, 3ft, 9in. high ; nomination, 1 sov.; acceptance, 2 sovs. To start at 11.30 o’clock. 2. Hack Hurdle Race, of 10 sovs. ; entrance, 1 sov.; post entry ; one mile and a distance ; weights not less than 10st. For all horses that have never won an advertised race, hack races excepted. To start at -12 o’clock. 3. Flying Handicap, of 30 sovs.; f-mile ; nomination, 1 sov. ; acceptance, 2 sovs. Winner of any handicap of the value of 30 sovs. or more after declaration of weights to carry 51b, extra. To start at 12.30 o’clock. 4. Hack Race, of 7 sovs.; distance about 1 mile ; entrance, 1 sov. Post entry. For all horses that have never won an advertised race, hack races excepted. To start at 1.15 o’clock. 6. Egmont Handicap, of 100 sovs, ; . second horse to receive 20 sovs. from the stakes; nomination, 2 sovs. : acceptance, 4 sovs. ; distance, 2 miles. Winner of any handicap of the value of 100 sovs. or more after declaration of weights to carry 51b. extra, To start at 2 o’clock. 6. Railway Plate, of 30 sovs.; 1£ miles ; weight for age ; entrance, 2 sovs. To start at 3 o’clock. 7. District Race Handicap, of 40 sovs. ; distance, 2 miles ; nomination, 1 sov,; acceptance, 2 sovs. Open to all horses owned for six months prior to time of entry by bona fide residents who have been living between the White Cliffs and the Manawatu River for that time. Winner of Egmont Handicap to carry 51b. extra. To start at 4 p.m. 8 Consolation Stakes Handicap, of 20 sovs.; for all beaten horses; 1 mile and a distance ; nomination, 1 sov.; acceptance, 1 sov. To start at 4.46 o’clock. RULES. No entry will be received for any races except upon this condition—that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided b}' a majority of the Stewards present, or those whom they may appoint. Their decision upon all points connected with the carrying out of this programme shall be final. All entries to be sealed and addressed to the Hon. Secretary, Hawera, entrance 'money enclosed, with the name, age at time of entry, pedigree, and, in case of handicaps, performances of the horse, name of the owner, and colors of the rider. Any jockey riding except in the colors entered will be fined 3 sovs. When two or more horses start, the property of the same owner, a distinguishing color must be worn. Any person neglecting or refusing to comply with this rule shall pay a fine of 2 sovs. to the race fund. All races to be run under the W.J.O. Rules. Horses walking over will only receive half the stakes. Qualification Fee for Non-members, £l. No other nominations will be received under any pretence whatever after the time specified for closing. Letters bearing the postmark of the date of entry, and telegrams of the same date, will be received. All persons intending to withdraw horses, are required to give notice to that effect to the' Secretary or Clerk of the Scales one half-hour before starting. Any person neglecting or refusing to comply with’ this rule, shall pay a fine of 5 sovs. to the race fund. The second horse saves his stakes in all races, except otherwise stated. Nominations for the Handicap Hurdles, Flying Handicap, Egmont Handicap, and District Race Handicap, will close at the Hon. Secretary’s Office, Hawera, on the 6th March, at 9 p.m. Weights declared on 13th March, Acceptances and general entries will close on 18th March, at the Hon. Secretary’s Office, Hawera, at 9 p.m. CHARLES RANSON, Hon. Sec. IF this should meet the eye of anyone wanting to know where they can get the best and cheapest Confectionery in town, it is at G. H. Thornton’s, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, Manners-street, Wellington. Ordinary Boiled Lollies, from 60s per cwt. Write for price list. Notice to Drovers. t O’SULLIVAN wishes it to be J , known that he has engaged Mr M’Rae’s Association Paddock at Kakaramea as an Accommodation Paddock in connection with the WharnclifFe Hotel.