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nominated at time of start for any race — Hack, Hunter, and Pony races excepted. All Nominations, Acceptances, and Entrieb, accompanied by the necessary amount a, must be addressed to the Secretary, arid loft at the Hecretar 's Office, Brougham Btreet, New Plymouth, not later than 9 p in. on the advertised dates of oloaing. Fall particulars of colors, age, and p.digree must be forwarded with the noininationa. In all caees where penalties have to be carried for winning, it shall be the duty of the owner, trainer, or jockey, to notify the Secretary on or before Tuesday, 24th December, 1895 Five per cent will be deducted from all winnings towards the expenses of the oourue. Horses walking over will receive fifty per cent of the stakes. All races to be run under th« Rules of Racing as adopted by the Metropolitan Clubs of New Zealand. N.B — The stakes in this programme are subject to revision by the 0 'Dimittee prior to closing, as to the dates of entry, acceptance, &c , amount of added money and conditions. The Committeq als"> reserve to themselves the right of uttering the dateß on which the hanilictaps appear should they deem fit to do so. ROBT. G. BAUCHOPE, b34mw Hon. Fecretary. OFUNAKE RACING CLUB hack -\/teettngacm IVXeeting To be held on the RACECOURSE at PIHAMA, on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1,1896 President : R. H. Nolan, Esq. Vice Presidents : T. Knowles, F. Me-G-overn, and H. J. Newman, Esqrs. Judge : A. W. Budge, Esq. Star ter : Mr A. T. Wills. Clerk or Course : Mr J. Lambie. Clerk qh the Scales : Mr W. D. Scott. Handicapper : Mr J. E. Henry, Stewards : Messrs H. Wagataff, J. M. Hickey, J. Lambie, M. Carroll, A. Good, J. McKenzie, C. Dransfield, E. Edmunds, W. D. Scott, F, Calgher, J. Gardiner, and A. Clarke PROGRAMME. 1. Flying Handicap*,' of 30 soys; seconc horse to receive 5 soys from the stakes; 6 furlongs. Nomination; 15s acceptance, 15s. To Btarb at 15 o'clock. 2. Opunake Racing Club Handicap of 70 soys; second horse to receive 1( soys from the stakes; 1£ miles. Norn ination, 20s; acceptance, 30s. T( start at 12.30 p.m. 3. Handicap Hurdles, of 30 soys jseconc horse to receive 5 soys from th< stakes; 1£ miles 1 over Bix flights o hurdles, 3ft 6in high. Nomination 15s; acceptance, 15s. To start at : p.m. 4. Farmers' Plate, of 20 soys; secont horse to receive 2 soys from th< stakes; 1 mile. For all horses that an not nominated for aDy other race a this meeting, and have not started ii any other race, Farmers' Plates ex cepted, and winners of those barred Welter weight for age. Gentlemei riders. Entrance, 20s. To start ai 2 p.m. 5. New Yeah Stakes Handicap, of 4( aovs; second horse to receive 5 sovi from the stakes; lmile. Nomination iSo, omofiun, aOo. i. otaiC a 2.45 p.m. 6. Post Stakes, of 30 soys. Minimnn weight, Bst. £ mile. Post entry, 20a To start at 3.30 p.m. 6. Welter Handicap, of 30 soys; secon< horse to receive 5 soys from thi stakes. Minimum weight, Bst 71b. I furlongs. Nomination, 10s; accep fciuce. 20s. To start at 4.15 p.m. Dates or Nominations, Acceptances and General Entries. Nominations close at Opunake at 1 p.m. on Saturday, 30th November. Weights will appear on Tuesday, 10c] December. Acceptances and General Entries closi at 8 p.m. on Saturday, 21st December. Telegraph Office closes at 6 p.m. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Nominations and Entries must be seale< and addressed to the Hon. Secretary Opunake, with fees enclosed, and name description, ago, pedigree and perfor mancos of the horse, name of the owner and colours of the rider. No entry will b received for any race «xcept upon thesi conditions : That all disputes, clauns, au( objections arising out of the racing shal be decided by a majority of the Steward present, or those whom they may appoint their decision upon all points connectc( with the carrying ous of this programmi shall be final. The winner of any handicap flat raci after the publication of the weights t< carry a penalty of 71bs in the Flying Racing Club, and New Year Handicaps penalties not cumulative. All races to be run under the Rules o: racing as adopted by the Metropolitai Clubs of New Zealand. A Hack is a horse that has never woi an advertised race (Hack and Huntei Races excepted), and is not nominated ai time of start, and has not during the three months previous thereto, beer nominated for any race (Hack anc Hunter Races excepted). GEO. W. ROGERS, Hon. Secretary. Submitted and approved this 21st daj of October, 1895.- Robt. G. Bauciiope, Hon. Secretary Taranaki Jockey Club. U24

TO STAND THIS SEASON, At Criterion Stables, NEW PLYMOUTH. THE PUREBRED TROTTING STALLION, EBONY, Rising 7 years, by Blackwood Abdallah, dam Dncheßs of York, by Trnducer, ont of Gentle Annie, grand-dam of Calista, Miss Hilda, Princeae, and other good performers. Ebony is a beautiful blaok horse, stands 16 hands, with immense bone and good muscle, poßSossing i splendid temper, and his stock promises to bo the best ever bred n the district All marcs sent to him will receivo every attention. Thumb ; £2 por mare, payable on Ist January. Goo i paddook ;1b 6d per week, but no responsibility. As this will probably be the last season that Vbony will be in this district, breeders should avail thonißelvos of thia opportunity. For further particulars apply to M. JONES, bß4w Criterion Stabloß.

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