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Patea Mail, Volume XXIX, 24 February 1908, Page 4

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PATEA RACING CLUB. annual meeting. (FOR HACKS ONLY.) Easter Monday, 1908. Patron—Mr G. Williams; President —Mr H. 0. Clarke; Vice-Presidents —Messrs S. Gilligan and G. V. Pearce; Judge—Mr A. Pearce ; Starter —Mr Coombes ; Han-! dicapper—Mr R. E. M6Rae ; Clerk of Scales—Mr J. Paterson ; Assistant Clerk of Scales—Mr T. Jones; Clerk of Course —Mr P. Eastbury; Timekeeper—Mr G vVilliams; Treasurer—-Mr G. W. Booth - Hon. Surgeon —Dr. W. T. Simmons Steward s—Messrs G. W. Booth, L. G Bremer, T, Campbell, S. Gilligan, W. Jackson, T. Jones, J. A. McKenna, A. Pearce, Jas. Paterson, J.*R. Paterson and G. Williams. PROGRAMME. 1. HANDICAP HURDLES, of 70sovs second horse to receive Usovs, cut of the stakes; distance I|miles ; over six flights of hurdles, 3ft 6in high. The winner of any .hurdle race after the declaration of weights to carry a penalty of lOlbs. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 2os. To start at 12 noon 2. FLYING HANDICAP, of SOsovs; secon horse io receive 15sovs. out of the stakes ; distance fmile. Nomination, 20s, acceptance, '3os. To start at 12.40 p.m. 3. FARMERS’ PLATE, of [SOsovs.; second horse to receive lOsovs. from the stakes; distance 1 mile. Entrance, *3os, on general entry night. For all horses that have never started for any other race (Farmers’ Plates excepted, and winners of those barred); welter weight for age ; open to all horses trained in, and the bona fide property of residents within the boundaries of the.Patea, Hawera, Eltham, and Stratford Counties for the three months prior to the date of entry. Toj start at 1.10 p.m. 4. PATEA EASTER ‘HANDICAP, of 100 sovs.; second horse to receive 15sovs. and the third horse ssovs, out of the stakes; distance, Nomin-

THIRTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING, To be held cn the Waverley ' Domain on ST. PATRICK’S DAT, MARCH 17th, 1908. OFFICERS: Patron, Mr Wm. Wilson; President,Mr G. Johnston; Vice-Presidents, Messrs R; Jackson, R. Bremer, N. Peacock, 0. Hawes, P. Wilson, A. Strachan, ( Wm. Brewer, J; Kennedy, M. Wybourne, T. Nicholson, J. G. Rutherford, D. S. Taylor, J. Smith, C. A. Harrison, E. P. Blake, S. Price, G. Oaken full, R. C. Esse, B. Palmer, and W. Wybourne; Committee, Messrs A. Elmslie, H. J. Southcombe, A. Wade, W. Lightfoot, W. Macpherson; J. Lupton, D. -McLean, G. Peacock, J. Salter, A. Blick, A. Strachan, A.'V. Merriman F. Farr, W. J Treeby, E. P. Symes, B. 0 Brien, A. D. Macpherson, J. Washington, A.* E. Dixon, J. L. Riley, W. R. Davis, H, J. Chisholm, J. Bradley; Time-keepers, W. J. Davis and A. V. Merriman; Starter, F. McDonald; Assistant-Starter, J. Lupton; Judges, Messrs A. Strachan, D. McLean, and J. Riley; Handicapper, Ulic Shannon; Con troller of Sports, G. Peacock. PROGRAMME. RUNNING EVENTS. 100 Yards Maiden. Entrance Is 6d ; Ist 30s, 2nd ids. ■ ’ 100 Yards Handicap. Nomination 2s ; acceptance, Is. Ist, 60s; 2nd, 20s; 3rd. 10s; ■ 150 Yards Handicap. Nomination, 2s ; acceptance, Is. Ist, 60s ; 2nd, 20s ; 3rd 10s. 220 Yards Handicap. Nomination,- 2s acceptance, Is. Ist, 60s; 2nd, 20s; 3rd, lOs. 300 Yards Handicap. Nomination, 2s ; acceptance, Is. Ist, 60a; 2nd, 20s; 3rd, 10s. 440 Yards Handicap. Nomination, .2s ; acceptance. Is. Ist, 60s; 2nd, 20s ; 3rd. 10s. v Half-Mile Handicap. Nomination, 2s; acceptance, Is 6d. Ist, 70s; 2nd. 20s ; 3rd. 10s. 1 ’ 120 Yards Hurdle Handicap. Nomination, Is 6d ; acceptance, Is. Ist, 40s; 2nd 10s. 150 Yards Consolation ' Handicap, s Entrance 2s. Ist, 40s; 2nd, 15s.' CYCLING EVENTS. One-Mile Handicap. Nomination, Is ; acceptance. Is. Ist, 40s ; 2nd, 10s. r .. One and a half Mile Handicap. Nomination, Is 6d; acceptance, Is.: Ist, 50s; 2nd, 20s; 3rd, 10s. ’ Two Mile Handicap, Nomination, 2s; acceptance, Is. Ist, 60s ; 2nd- 20s ; 3rd, 10s. ; (. B ( OYS; EVENTS. sgsßajj 100: Yards Boys’ Handicap. Entrance 6di Ist, 10s; 2nd, ss. ' ' 150 Yards Boys’ Handicap. Entrance 6d. Ist, 10s; 2nd, ss. 220 Yards Boys’ Handicap. Entrance 6d, Ist, 10s; 2nd, ss. (Under 14 years.), GIRLS’ EVENTS. 100 Yards Girls’Handicap. Ist, ss; 2nd 2s 6d. ‘ 150 Yards Girls’ Handicap. Ist, ss, 2nd, 2s 6d. ' 220 Yards Girls’ Handicap. Ist, ss; 2nd, 2s 6d. ’ (Under 14 years.) FIELD EVENTS. Running High Jump Handicap. Post entry Is 6d. Ist, 30s; 2nd, 10s. Hop, Step, and Jump Handicap. Post entry Is. Ist, 20s ; 2nd, 10s, WOOD CHOPPING. Open Handicap. 18-inch block (standing). Entrance, 2s 6d. Ist, 1 60s ; 2nd, 30s. Should inducement oSer, will include sawing competition. POINTS PRIZE. A points prize of £2 will be given to the Competitor scoring most points in the 100, 150, 220, 300, and 440 yards Handicaps. Points to count 3,2, 1. NOTICE TO COMPETITORS. Nominations close on Tuesday, March 3rd 1908. Handic°ps will appear a week later in the Wanganui and Patea papers. No entry will be accepted unless accompanied with the full amount of fees. Last two years’ performances to accompany same. If no performances for past two years, the last five performances to be given. The committee reserve the right of altering or postponing programme. The sports will be conducted under the rules of the New Zealand Athletic Union; cycling events under the N.Z. League of Wheelmen. Intending competitors are notified the grass track on Domain is now ring-fenced, and has been top-dressed, and compares favourably with any track in the colony. ‘ " Waverley Band in attendance. Sheep-guessing competition, Maori Hakas, Greasy Pig, Children’s Races. Train arrangements to suit all. Admission to ground Is; children 6d. Sports to commence at 12 noon. J. W. EMMERSON, Secretary and Treasurer.

ation, 20s, acceptance, 40s. To Start at 2 p.m. "■ ' KAKARAMEA STAKES, of 55 soys. second horse to receive lOsovs., and third horse ssovs. out of the stakes ; distance about 4£furlongs ; weight Bst winner of any race to carry 141bs extra. Entrance, 30s on general entry night. To start at 3 p.m. BOROUGH STAKES HANDICAP, of 60sovs.; second horse to receive 10s out of the stakes; distance 7 furlongs. Nomination, 15s, acceptance, 20s. To start at 3.30 p.m. ALTON HIGH WEIGHT HANDICAP, of SOsovs.; second horse to receive 15sovs., and third horse ssovs. out of the stakes ; distance, 1 mile; minimum weight Bst 71bs. Nomination, 20s, acceptance, 30s To start at 4.10 p.m. x FINAL STAKES, of 55sovs.; second horse to receive lOsovs., and third horse ssovs. out of the stakes ; distance about 4-J furlongs. Open to any hack not nominated for any race at this meeting (Kakaramea Stakes and Farmers’ Plate excepted) and winners of these to carry 141bs. extra ; weight 9st. Entrance 30s, on general entry night. To start at 4;40 p.m.

Dates of Nominations, Acceptances and General Entries. —Nominations up to 8 p.ra. on MONDAY, 30th March, 1908; Weights declared on or about MONDAY, 6th April, 1908; Acceptances and General Entries, up to 8 p.m. on MONDAY, 13th April, 1908. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. Definition of a Hack. -A hack is a horse that has not at any time prior to the time of entry, won a race of the value of £IOO to the 1 winner, or races of the aggregate value of £250 to the winner. 2. The winner of any flat race after the declaration of weights to carry a penalty of 71bs., and every additional race 51bs. extra, in all handicap flat events. 3. Entries by telegram Tmust give full particulars of the horse, and must be confirmed in writing at the earliest possible opportunity. 4. Owners, trainers, and others entering and accepting horses for this Meeting are notified that no entries or acceptances will be received unless accompanied by the necessary amount in cash. 5. The Stewards reserve the right to alter the time or date of nominations, weights, or acceptances, 6. The name of the trainer must in all cases be supplied at the time of nomination. Note.- -The Post Office closes at 5 p.m.; Telegraph Office at 7 30 p.m. R. W. HAMERTON, Secretary. Approved by the Taranaki Jockey Club this 20th day of January, 1908. MUSSELL FLEETWOOD, Secretary!