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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXXVI, Issue 11433, 14 January 1892, Page 4

in case of handicaps where horseß have not previously started on the Wanganui Course, pedigree and performances of the horse. All persons intending to withdraw horses are required to give notice to that effect to Secretary or clerk of the scales, j one half-hour before the official time for starting the race. Any person neglecting or refusing to comply with this rule shall pay a fine, to be imposed by the Stewards, not exceeding 20 soys., to the Race Fund. Five per cent will bo deducted from all winnings towards the expenses of the course. All races to be run under the .Rules of Racing. Any owner failing to declare his colours at|time of entry will be fined 2 soys unless tho colours of the owner of the horse are duly registered. All entries can be made on the Club's printed forms of entry, and must be sent to the Secratary of the Wanganui Jockey Club, Wanganui, from whom entry forms can be obtained. Entries by telegram must be confirmed in writing at the earliest' possible opportunity. All horses must be ridden in colours. Any Jockey riding, exbept in the colour entered, will be fined 2sovs. When two or more horses start, the property of the same owner, distinguishing colours must be declared on entry day, and worn. Any person neglecting this rule to be fined 2 soys. No owner will be permitted to use the registered colours of another owner without special permission. Persons desirous of being registered as gentleman riders must send their names to tho Secratary, on or before 19th Feb. ; the names will then go before the Committee for ballot. Penalties must be calculated in accordance with the Rules of Racing. In estimating penalties, all races other than handicaps shall beconsiderodweight-for-age races. Owners are responsible for penalties and allowances. In all cases_ where penalties have to be carried for winning, it shall be the duty of the owner, trainer, or jockey, to notify the same to the Secretary, when possible, the evening before tho race, or in any case half an hour prior to the stait. Any person neglecting to comply with this rule shall pay a fine, imposed by the Stewards, not exceeding 5 soys. No entry will be received under an pretence whatever after the hour name FREEMAN. R. JACKSON, Secretary and Treasurer. Wanganui, N.Z. August 17th 1891. N.B, — The Stakes in the above Programme are subject to revision by the Committee prior to closing, as to dates of entry, acceptance, etc., amount of added money and conditions. The Committee also reserve to themselves the-right of altering the dates on which the handicaps appear should they deem fit to do so. WANGANUI CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. NINTH ANNUAL GATHERING, TO BE HELD ON THE SOCIETY'S GROUNDS, IN VICTORIA PARK, on FRIDAY, 22nd JANUARY, 1892. President, — J. T. Stewart, Esq. VicePresidents— James Thain, Esq., and James Tawse, Esq. WORKING COMMITTEE. Messrs J. T. Stewart, J. Thain, J. Young, T. F. Drummond, J. Tawse, J. Bennie, T. Copeland, J. L, Stevenson, F. M. Spurdle, James Watt, P. Cowie, D. Ross, W. Remington, and T. D. Cummins. Starter. G. Marshall, Esq. Assistant Starter. Mr J. J. Bryce. . Timekeeper. Mr Hugh Black. Handicappers. Messrs J. Boyle, T. Copeland, and M. Neill. Treasurer and Secretary. James Watt, Esq. First Event to start at 11 o'clock sharp I—Boys'1 — Boys' Race Handicap (Boys under 14), 220 yds. — Ist prize, £I; second, 10s. Post Entrance, Is. 2 — Bagpipe Music. — Ist prize, -65 ; 2nd, \£2. Entrance ss. 3—loo Yards Handicap. — Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd, £2 ; 3rd. .£l. Nomination, 2s ; acceptance, 3s. 4 — 22oyds Handicap Ladies' Bracelet value £5 ; amateurs only. Nomination, 2s ; acceptance, 3s. 6 — Hop, Step, and Jump. — Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1. Entrance, 2s 6d. 6 — Throwing the Hammer (J6lbs) — Ist prize, .£3 j 2nd, £1. Entrance, 3s. 7— Quoits, 21 yards.— £2 and £1. Entrance 2s 6d. 8 — 220 Yards Handicap. — Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd, £2 ; 3rd, £1. Nomination, 2s ; acceptance, 3s. 9— Best Highland Costume (Adults) Silver Medal. Entrance, 2s Gd. 10 — Highland Fling, adults (in costume) — Ist prize, £3 ; 2nd, JBI. Entrance, 3?. 11 — Running High Jump. — Ist prize, £3 ; 2nd, iil. Entrance, 3s. 12 — Highland Flhig, boys (in costume) — Ist prize, 30s; second, 15s ; 3rd, 10s. Entrance, Is fid. 13— Caledonian Mile Handicap. — Ist prize, .£10 ; 2nd, £A ; 3rd, £1 ; acceptance, 8s ; nomination, 2s. 14— Shauntbeus. — Ist prize, £3 ; 2nd, JBI. Entrance, 3s. 15— Wrestling (Cumberland Style).— lst prize, £3; 2nd, £1. Entrance, 3s. 16 — Tossing the Caber. — Ist prize, .£3 ; ' 2nd, £1. Entrance, 3s. 17 — Handicap Hurdle Race, 120 yds — Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd, £2 j 3rd, £1 ; acceptance, 3s ; nomination, 2a. 18 — Sword Dance. — Adults (Highland Costume). — First prize, £S ; 2nd, £1 Entrance, 3s. 19 — Bagpipe Music (Pibrochs). — First prize, £i; second, £1. Entrance, • 4s. 20— Swokd Danee — Boys (in Highland Costume). — Ist pi-ize, 30s j second, 15s ; 3rd, 10s. Entrance, 1b 6d. 21 — Quarter-Mile Handicap. — First prize, £5 ; 2nd, £2 j 3rd, £1. Nomination, 2s ; acceptance, 3s. 22 — Vaulting with Pole — Ist prize, £4 ; 2nd, £2. €ompetitors may use their own poles. Entrance, 4s. 23 — Best Dressed Boy (under 15), in Highland Costume — Silver Medal. Entrance, 2s 6d. 24 — Half Mile Race. — Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd, £2; 3rd £1. Nomination, 2s ; acceptance, 3s. 25— Putting the Stone. — Ist prize, ,£2; 2nd, jei. Entrance, 2s 6d. 26 — Handicap Walking Race, 2 miles — Ist prize, £5; 2nd, £2; 3rd, £1; acceptance, 3s . nomination, 2s. 27 — Running Long Jump — Ist prize, .£2 ; 2nd, ,£l. Entrance, 2s 6d. 28 — Consolation Handicap, 220 yds — Open to all who compete in any of the events numbered 3, 6, 11, 18, and 22, without winning a first prize. Ist prize, £3 ; 2nd, 30s j 3rd, 15s. Entrance, 3s. NOTICE TO COMPETITORS. "Nominations must be accempaniedby a record of performances for the two years pretious to the date of closing the entries, and must be lodged with the Secretary on or before Thursday, 7th January, at noon. Handicaps will bo published on 12th January. Nomination fees must be paid at time | of nominating, aDd acceptances on the ground. All events except handicaps, post entry. Full knowledge of the Society's rules will be expected of every competitor, and the rules will be strictly adhered to. Admission to the Ground, 1s ; Children under 12, half-price. Vehicles, including driver, 2s Cd, Members' Tickets, 10s each, admit holder and lady to Ground and Grand Stand, and must be shown at tho Gates. Special arrangements will bo made with the Railway Department. ALLthoso about to Furnish wil {do woll to call and inspect E. MOULTS Lary and Varied Stoik.