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South Canterbury Times, Issue 3514, 10 July 1884, Page 1

“Pectoral Syrup,” A CERTAIN CUBE FOB COCGHS COLDS, &c. The Extraordinary Demand is its best Guarantee. R. "Watkins, (Established, 1866.) FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Main North Hoad, Timaru.

Sporting 1 . SOUTH CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB gTSBPLBOBASB J^BBTING, To be held on the TIMARU RACECOURSE, ON FRIDAY, JULY 11th, 1884. Stewards—T. Hall, M. Jonas, B. G. Kerr D. McLean, A. Perry, R. H. Rhodes jnnr„ R. R. Taylor, A. St. G. Hamer sley, J. W. White, W. S. Armitago, E. Richardson, junr., and C. N. Orbell, and T. Teschemaker. Judge —M. Studholme. Starter —J. Meikle. Clerk of the Course—B. Stansell. Handicappers — T. Hall and R, Stansell Clerk of the Scales— J R. Stansell Treasurer —E. G. Kerr. PROGRAMME. 12.30 p.m.— Hurdle Race, a handicap of 50 sots. Distance, two miles. Nomi-

nation, 1 sot ; acceptance, 2 sots. 110 p.m.— South Canterbury Steeplechase, a handicap of 100 bovs, with sweepstake of 3 sots each for acceptors, to go to the second horse. Nomination, 1 sot ; acceptance, 2 sots. Distance, about 3J miles, over such country as the Stewards may appoint. 2 p.m,— Hunt Club Cup, a Handicap for a Trophy, value 25 sovs, for qualified Hunters only, To be ridden by qualified members of Hunt Clubs only. Nomination, 1 sot; acceptance, 1 sot. Distance about 2J miles. . 2,30 p.m.— Handicap Steeplechase of 76 sots ; 10 sovs from the stakes to go to the second horse. Nominations, 1 sot; acceptance, 2 sots. Distance about 2£ miles. 3.20 p,m.— Selling Hurdle Dace, of 20 sovs, No weight under lOst. The winner to be sold by auction. Any surplus over 20 sots to go to the Baca Fund. Post entry, 1 sot. Distance, about miles. 4 p.m.— Consolation Handicap of 40 sots. Post entry, 1 sot, immediately after Selling Hurdle Bace. Distance, once round Steeplechase Course, DATES OP WEIGHTS AND ACCEPTANCES— Wednesday, July 2nd, Weights. Monday July 7tb, Acceptances. P. W. COOK, Secretary. Melbourne investment coys’ CUP CONSULTATION 1884, ON TEB MELBOUBNB CUP, (To be run in November) CAPITAL—£IO,OOO in 10,000 Pull Shares of £1 each, or 20,000 Half Shares of 10s each. Each Full Share has TWO SEPABATE chances, and can win £5,000. The Distribution is as follows : First Horse £5,000 Second Horse 2,000 Third Horse 1,000 Starters Divided .. .. .. 1,260 Non-Starters Divided .. .. 750 Total £IO,OOO The above Company commenced operations a few years back, aud, since its establishment, has given universal satisfaction in the manner its business has been conducted. It was formed for the purpose of investing on the various events that take place on the Plemington Course. Gentlemen, artisans, and others resident both in Victoria and the adjoining Colonies, are invited to become .shareholders. Many persons who, from various reasons are unable to attend and invest for themselves, would much like to have the opportunity to safely invest a few pounds; lor this reason the above company was first inaugurated, the promoters of which, while thanking the public for their support up to the present, invite them to invest in this consultation, when they are sure that their (the promoters’) efforts will be duly appreciated. The shares are £1 each, but shculd a would-be shareholder care to invest a smaller sum, he can do so by obtaining a half share for 10s. Persona taking up fifteen full shares will be accorded the privilege of attending, or appointing a

deput yto attend, at the drawing. The final distribution of the funds will take place the day following the meeting. Result slips will be posted to shareholders and published in this paper, Early application for shares is necessary. Application for shares must be made to the Manager of the Melbourne Investment Company, Jas. Jacobson G.P.O , Melbourne, Victoria, enclosing amount in notes, cheques, bank drafts or P.O. orders' (made payable to Jas. Jacobsen), including a directed envelope and two twopenny stamps (of any colony) for registration. The particular notice of the public is directed to the fact that only per centum is deducted for working expenses commission, etc., the whole of the £IO,OOO less this amount, going to subscribers. All scrip will; be allotted as application is made, and will be forwarded per seturn mail. JAMES H. JACOBSEN, Manag .

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