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Taranaki Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 10552, 29 February 1896, Page 4

BELL BLOCK RACING^ CLUB. HACK MEETING TO BE HELD AT SENTRY HILL ON THURSDAY. MARCH 26 President: Mr N.King. Vice-Presidents: Captain Cornwall, Messrs D. Teed, sen., H. J. Fisher, and N. McTaggart. Stewards : Dr. Valintine, Messrs R. Pennington, A. Baker, F. Salway, C. Hunt, H. J. Julian, E. Putt.E. Wood. 0. White, C. Tate, J. C.Moutefiore, T. Brown, C. M. Lepper, Frank Brown, Geo. Bennett, W. Wood, D. Teed, jun.. F. O. Bennett. Committee: Messrs E. Putt, D. Teed, jun., B. G. Pardy, E. Wood, F. Salwiy, A. Colson, W. Pratt, W. Wood, O. White, S. Rundle, O. M. Lepper, C. Tate, and H. J. Julian , Judge: Captain Cornwall. Starter: Clerk of Course: Mr W. Pratt. Clerk of Scales: Mr A. Colson. Handicapper: Mr Hately. Timekeeper: Mr E. Wood. Hon. Surveyor: Mr John Skinner. PROGRAMME. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 30sovs ; second horse to receive ssovs from the stakes. Nomination lsov, acceptance 10s. About l\ miles, over Bix flights of hurdles. 2. Flying Handicap, of 40sovs ; second horse to receive ssovs from the stakes. Nomination Isov, acceptance lsov. About six furlongs. 3. Maiden Plate, of 20sovs ; second horse to receive 3sovs from the stakes. For horses that have never won an advertised race of any description at the timo of starting. Weight for age. Entrance lsov. About one mile. 4. Counties Plate, of 20sovs ; second norso to receive 3sovs from the stakes. Weight lOat. Gentlemen riders. Professionals to carry 71b extra. About seven furlongs. For horses that have never started in any advertised race excepting Farmers' Plates, and winners of these barred. Open to horses owned and trained for threo months prior to date of entry by residents in the Taranaki, Stratford, Clifton, and Awakino Counties. Entrance lsov. 5. Bell Block Cup, of 70sovs ; second horse to receive lOsovs from the stakes. Nomination ilsov, acceptance 2sovs. About 1^ miles. 6. Pony Handicap, of 20sovs ; second to receive 3sova from the stakes. Nomination 10s, acceptance 10s. For ponies not exceeding 14$ hands high. About six furlongs. 7. Scurry Stakes, of 25 soys ; second horse to receive ssovs from tho stakes. Minimum weight Bst 71b. Entrance lsov. About 4| furlongs. 8. Welter Handicap, of 25sovb ; second borse to receive 3sovs from the stakes. Nomination 16s, acceptance 10s. About one mile. Weights to appear immediately after the Pony fiace. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Definition of Hack.— A hack is a hone that has never won an advertised race (Hack, Hunter, and Pony races exoepted), and is not at the time of start, or has not been three months prior to date of entry, nominated for any race (Hack, Hunter, and Pony races excepted). All races to be run under the Rules of Racing as adopted by the Metropolitan Clubs of New Zealand. No entry or nomination will b« received •for any race except on theee conditions : That all duputes, claims, and objections ariaing shall be decided by a majority of the Stewards present; their decision upon all points connected with the carrying out of this programme shall bo final, except in cases of appeal, provided for by the Rules of Racing. Stakes paid in full. DATES OF NOMINATIONS, &c. Saturday, March 7th, 1896, nominations close for Hurdle Race, Flying Handicap, Bell Block Cup, Pony Race, Scurry, and Welter Handicap. Wednesday, March lltb. 189 C, weights doe for Hurdle Race, Flying Handicap, Bell Block Cup, and Pony Race. Acceptances, and Entries for Maiden Plate and Counties Plate close on Saturday, March 21st, 189 G. On the Course.— Weights declared for the Welter Handicap immediately after the Pony Race. NOTICES, &c, TO NOMINATORS. Penalties.— The winner of any handicap after the declaration of weights to carry a penalty of 71bs. In all cases where penalties have to be carried for winning, it shall be the duty of ownor, trainer, or jockey to notify the same to the Secretary. All Nominations, Acceptances, and Entries, accompanied by the necessary amounts, mnst be addressed to tho Secretary, and in the Secretary's hands not later than 9 p m. on the advertised dates of closing. Full particulars of horse, with age, pedigree, performances, &c., must bo forwarded with nominations. A. A. AMBRIDGE, Hon. Sec. Address : Brougham-str6et, New Plymouth. Submitted and approved this 11th day of February, 1896.- Rout. G. Bauouope, Hon. Secretary Taranaki Jockey Club. 347 SILK RICE. SILK EiCE. SUPERIOR TO OTHER RICE, GIVE IT A TRIAL. Sold By— W. WALTON, •NEW PLYMOUTH. WANTED KNOWN,— A SHILLING BOTTL op SYKES' ■ rjTKES' YKES' OYKES' Herb Beer Extract PRODUCES 12 GALLONS OF SPARKLING BOTANIC BEER. Sold at SYKES', Chemist, and all ■Grocers. rpo LET.— a roomed HOUSE in Devon J_ Street, apply to W. Hancock, Red Boot Warehouse. 22 SILVERBTEAM SCHNAPPS (crystal •booties. Excels all other brands.- 2