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Taranaki Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 11342, 7 October 1898, Page 4

VI7AITARA JOCKEY CLUB. HCAK RAciIIEETING TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1898. President : Walter Symes, Esq., M.B.R. Vice-President : Newton King, Esq.. Stewards : Meesrs A. W. Ogle, F. Atkinson, C. Atkinson, J. Finnerty, A. Baker, J. Sarten. P. E. Dover, E. Beckbessinger, C. E. Brewer, O. M. Lepper, J. Hignett, W. P. Snell, T. Elliott, J. Telfar. Committee : Messrs C. M. Lepper, A. W. Ogle, J. Finnerty, O. E. Brewer, P. E Dover, W. P. Snell, J. Telfar, J. D. Wyllie, T. Buchanan, A- Baker. Judge : Mr J. Hignett. HandiCAPPER : Mri J. E. Henry. Clerk of the Course : MrJ. Harvey. Starter : Mr C. Chavannea. Clerk of the Scales : Mr J. D. Wyllie. Time-keeper : Mr Watson. I Secretary and Treasurer :Mr H. Spindle. PROGRAMME. 1. Handicap Hurdles of £40, second horse to receive £5 from the stakes; about but not less than 1£ miles, over 6 flights of -hurdles 3ft 6in high. Winner of any hurdle race after declaration of weights to carry 101 b extra. Nomination 15s, acceptance 20s ; to start at 11.30 a.m. 2. Maiden Plate of £30, second horse Co receive £5 from the stakes ; about one mile ; weight for age ; open to all horses that have not won a race of £5 (value). Entrance 255; to close on general entry night. 3. Waitara Cap Handicap of £120, second horse to receive £15, and third horse £5 from the stakes ; about 1£ miles; winners of any handicap race over the value of £50 after the declaration of weights to carry 71bs penalty; of two or more 141 b extra. Nomination 20s, accept ance 60s. 4. Clifton Stakes of x 25, second horse to receive £5 from the stakes ; five furlongs; 3yrs Bst, 4yrs, and aged 9st ; open to non-winners. Entrance, 20a ; to close on general en try night. 5. Welter Handicap of £35, second norse to receive £5 from the stakes ; about 7 furlongs; minimum weight Bst 71bs; winner of any hurdle or flat race after declaration of weights to carry lOib extra. Nomination 15s, acceptance 15s. 6. Flying Handicap of £50, second horse to receive £5 from the stakes ; about three quarter mile ; winner of any handicap race after declaration of weights to carry 71bs penalty; of two or more 141 b extra. Nomination 20s acceptance 255. 7. Selling Race of £20; three-quarter mile; Winner to become the property of the Club, and sold immediately after the race; 9st up; post entry. Entrance 15s. 8. Final Flutter of £25, second horse to receive £5 from the stakes; about half mile; catch weights. Entrance 20s. To close on general entry night DATES OF NOMINATIONS AND ACCEPTANCES. Nominations for all handicaps must be in the hands of the Secretary, at the Waitara Hotel, on Thursday, October 13th, not later than 9 p.m., accompanied with the name, age, pedigree, colours?, and performances of horse. Telegraph office closes at 5 p.m. Handicaps appear on Saturday, October 22nd. Acceptances and general entries on Thursday, October 27th, except for Welter, for whioU acceptances are due after the Clifton Stakes. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Definition of a Hack. — A hack means a horse that has never won an advertised race of any description (Hack, Hunter, and Ponies' Races excepted), and is not nominated for any race other than Hack race at time of start. . Five per cent, will be deducted from the stakes towards defraying expenses... Jockeys must be clean and well dressed, or will be liable to a fine of £5 for infringement of this rule. All races to be run under the Rules of Racing as adopted by the Metropolitan Club of New Zealand. All horses to be ridden in colours; same to accompany acceptances and general entries. No entry or nomination will be received except upon these conditions; — That all disputes, claims, and objections arising shall be decided by a majority of the Stewards present, or whom they may appoint, and their decision upon all points connected with the carrying out of this programme shall be final, except in cases of appeal provided for by the Rules of Racing. Horses walking over will only receive 50 per cent of the stakes. The necessary amount in cash must accompany all nominations and acceptances. The Committee reserves the right of postponing the date of meeting, nomina tions,and acceptances, also weights, should they deem it fit to do so. The Secretary will receive moneys for investment on the total isator up to 10 a.m. on day of races. H. SPURDLE, Secretary and Treasurer. Subject to the approval of Metropolitan Club. Submitted and approved this sth day of September, 1898. — Robt. G. BauCHOPE, Secretary Taranaki Jockey Clnb. a 534 TO POTATO GROWEnS. rHAVE for sale a limited quantity of , imported OIROOLAU HBAD SEED,: guaranteed pure and a splendid sample. This'-will be found a spiendii opportunity for those wanting a chauge of seed. Farmers* are advised to book their orders at once. NEvVTOM KING. - aB3B THE RICHEST IN CREAM. NESTLES SWISS MILK. O.AN BE USED FOR ALL PURPOSES OF FRESH MILK. ONE QUALITY ONLY -THE BEST Of all Grocers and Storekeepers. District Agents — Burgess, Fraser & Co b 559