__ The Turf. BELITBLOCiriRACES. PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY, Opposite Cook's Hotel. Patrons —Captain Cornwall, J.P. ; Captain Davidson, J.P.; W. Bayly, Esq. J.P.; Dr. O'Carroll, J.P.; A. Standish, Esc\, J.P. ; T. Kellv, Esq., M.H.R.; Messrs. N. King, — Atkinson, F. Buckle, and A. Bayly. Stenards and Comviittee , Judge —Captain Cornwall. Clerk of Course —Mr. J. A. Connell. Clerks of Scales —Messrs, H. George and H. Capel. Eandicapper —Mr. W. Johnson (and a Committee, if required). Starter —To be chosen. Treasurer —J. Sargent. Other gentlemen to be added to Committee, if required. PROGRAMME: 1. Handicap Hurdles of £10; 2 miles, over 6 jumps 3ft. 9in.; nomination ss, acceptance ss. To start at 11 30. 2. Maidex Plate of £5; 1£ miles; entrance ss; weight for npre. To start at 12.30. 3. Prince op Wales' Handicap ("flat race) of £12; 2-f miles; nomination 7s Cd, acceptance ss. To start at 1.30. 4. Cavalry Race (in uniform). Arrangements by Committee of Corps as to prize, distance, flat, or hurdle. 5. Bell Block Steeplechase of £20; 3 miles; nomination 10s, acceptance 10s. To start at 3.30. 6. Ladies' Race of £6; 1^ miles; catch weights; entrance 7s 6d; 4 to start at least. To start at 4 30. 7. Consolation Stakes of £7; handicap; entrance at post, 7s Cd. To start at 5.30 A Pony Race, if possible, if time permits. The Taranaki or Waitara Jockey Club Rules to be adhered to as far as practicable. Nominations for Nos 1, 3, and 5 to be forwarded to Secretary, Bell Block PoS^ -s>ce, on or before 20th September. Weights to be declared on 4th Occ, asd published on 6th. Acceptances and general entries, with colours of riders, on Wednesday. 25th October. All horses running to be considered as hacks only. The decision of Committee to be final on all matters in connection with events (Cavalry Race excepted). Stand and course to be altered so as to have entire race in view. Grandstand arranged to accommodate ladies. Admission in future advertisement. Any alteration deemed advisable by Committee in programme or rules to be published before nomination and general entries. J. SARGENT, a6OB tc Hon. Sec. COUGH LTNCTUSI COUGH LINCTUS!! 2s. and 3s. 6d. a Bottle. Use only as prepared by WILLIAMSON & Co., from Dr. Rawson's original receipt. See our name is on each bottle. BEWARE I as a spurious imitation is now offered. MESSRS. WILLIAMSON & GO, ARE SELLING OFF ALL THEIR LABGE STOCK OF ALBUMS AND FANCY GOODS AT COST PRICENo reasonable offer refused. a 498 tc PAPERHANGINGS! PAPERHANGINGS I! JUST ARRIVED, EX AUOKLAND, PROM LONDON,— 11 BALES & CASES OF PAPERHANGINGS: All of the Newest & Most Fashionable Designs; FROM 6d. PER PIECE. E. OKET & SON, DEVON STREET. b79to WILL CLOSE 25th OCTOBER. 14,000 MEMBERS AT 10s. Melbourne Cup—l2B Hoßsi? First 2 £1500 Second 630 Third 300 125 others (divided) 1400 £3580 Cash Awards. 3 prizes of^SlOO £300 5 „ 60 300 10 „ 30 300 50 „ 15 750 50 „ 8 400 100 „ 6 600 100 „ 5 500 £3150 446 PRIZES! Each ticket* has 8 chances, there being 8 drawings. A person taking 2 tickets has 16 chances, and the odds are lin 15. By letter only, with 2 stamps enclosed. Registered letters and coin not accepted. P.O. Orders, notes, or cheques accepted, but cheques must have Is. exchange added. When cheques arc sent, tickets will not be »cnt till after presentation, ADA MANTUA, "are of Mr. Abraham, vox 351, P. 0.. Duuedin. N.B. —The only IConsultation in the Colonies that gives the public the opportunity of nominating their own Committee. a 356 016
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Taranaki Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 4127, 2 September 1882, Page 4
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