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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume VI, Issue 613, 30 January 1879, Page 1

Race Meeting. Jr f POVERTY BAY TURF CLUB MEETING, 1879. SECOND DAY. FRIDAY, JANUARY 31st 1879. Start at 12 o'clock. 1. Hurdle Race Handicap, of 40 soys. ; nomination of two soys., on the 21st of December 1878, and acceptance of three soys. on the 25th January 1879, night of general entry ; weights to be declared on the 6th January 1879, top weight, 12st ; over eight hurdles 3ft. 6in. high ; distance two miles ; acceptances added to stakes. Nominations. Mr. Prince's Eversly. Mr. Goldsmith's Fly. Mr. D. Page's Day and Martin. Start at 12.45 p.m. 2. Publicans Purse Handicap of 30 soys. ; nomination of two soys. on the 21stDecember 1878, and acceptance of two soys. on the night of the first day's races, when weights will be declared. Distance l-£ miles. Acceptances added to stakes. Nominations. Mr. Prince's Pinfire. Mr. Prince's Eversly. Mr. McDonald's .Repo. Mr. McDonald's Ariel. Mr. Burnand's West End. Mr. Black's Queen of Hearts. Mr. Kelly's Joe Leonard. Mr, Flexman's Dolly Varden. Start at 2 p. m. 3. Coesair Cup, presented by W. Black, Esq., and 10 soys. ; for progeny of Corsair j two-year olds, weight for age j | of a mile, acceptance 1 soy. Nominations. Mr. R. Turner's c f Gazelle. Mr. Johnson's b c Conrad. Mr. Johnson's b c Seyd. Mr. Maynard ns Donaldson's g f Mary. Mr. C. Ferris's c f Hinemoa. Mr. D. McMillan's f Pretender. Mr. P. Breingan's Policy. Mr. P. Barries f Lady Ormond. Mr. Blain's colt. ■ — Acceptances on the night of general entry. Start at 2.43 p.m. 4. Turanga Stakes Handicap, of 100 soys. ; nomination of five soys.' on the 21st December, 1878, and acceptance of five soys. on the 25th January 1879, night of general entry ; weights to be declared on the Gtli January, 1879 ; top weight not to exceed 9st 81bs. Distance, two miles. Acceptances added to stakes. NqMINANTIOa. Mr. Prince's Pinfire. Mr. A. McDonald's Repo. Mr. A. McDonald's Ariel. Mr. Black's Songster. Mr. Black's Queen of Hearts. Mr. Kelly's Joe Leonard. Mr. Page's Merlin. Start at 3.30 p.m. 5. Consolation Handicap, of 15 soys. ; post entrance of one sovereign each, for all beaten horses at this meeting ; distance, one mile ; half entrances j added. Start at 4 p.m. 6. Hack Race, of 10 soys., for all hacks that have not been trained for this and the Waerenga-a-hika meeting ; post entrance, lOst up, distance one mile. Half entrances added. CONDITIONS. First race each day to start at 12 o'clock punctually. Handicaps to be made by the Handicapper ; second horse to save stakes, except m Hack races. All entries to include names, description, and age of horses, and colors of riders. No owner or nominator shall be qualified to enter a horse other than the hack races unless both be subscriber, of at least Two Guineas to the race funds All entries (except, the Tradesman's Handicap, Hurdle Race Handicap, Turanga Stakes Handicap, and Publicans Purse, which are to be sent m at time, and as above specified addressed as below) must be m writing, and forwarded to the Secretary at the Masonic Hotel not later than 9 p.m., on the 25th January, 1879, and enclosing fee of 10 per cent, on value of stakes together with qualification. Jockeys to ride m colors as described m entry, otherwise subject to a penalty of one pound. The winner of any match run on the course to pay 20a. to the race fund. Five per cent to be deducted from winnings towards Club funds. All monies to be paid previous to starting. The Poverty Bay Turf Club Rules m all matters will be strictly adhered to. Copies can be obtained from the Secretary. In all cases the decision of the Stewards shall be final. Chas. W. Ferris, no 1 Hon. Secretary and Treasurer. T. W. BILHAM, Land and Commission Agent, Valuer. Land Sales Attended. STRANGERS visiting Poverty Bay Seeking investments, can, by giving a few days' notice, be attended, and all information given. Terms Moderate. Gisborne— Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Patutahi — Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Do 31