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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXXXVII, Issue 11727, 3 September 1902, Page 8

SPORTING. -pANGITIKEI "pACING /^\UJB. SPRING MEETING. WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, 17th and 18th SEPTEMBER, 1902. OFFICALS: Prersidient: Colonel Gorton. Vice-Presi- - dents: Messrs J. A. Bailey, J. T. Dalrvmple, D. Fraser, D. Scott and J. Stevens. Judge: Mr W. H. Hartgill. Handicapper: Mr J. E. Henrys. Clerk rf Scales: Mr Leslie St. U. Gortor. Starter: Mr 'T. Cameron. Clerk of Course: Mr J. McDonell. Timekeeper: Mr J. F. McKelvie. Hon Treasurer: Mr F. J. Mansell. Steward* and Committee : Colonel Gorton, Messrs J. A. Bailey, 'D. Coughlin, J. T. Dalrymple, D. Fraser, E. Herbert, J. R. Jones, W. A. Keiller, F. J. Mansell, M. A. McDonell, J. F. McKe'vie, T. F. Nolan, W. J. Phillips, D. G. Riddiford, Dr Scott, J. Stevens and J. G. Wilson. Secretary: Mr Thomas King. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. 1. Flying Handicap (open) of 50 sovs>; 'second hare to receive 5 soys from the stakes. Distance, 6 furlongs. Nomination 1 soy., acceptance 1 soy.. To start at 11.30 a.m. 2. Maiden Hack Flat Race, of 30 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stakes. Distance, six furlongs. Weight ior age. Entrance 1 soy. To start at 12 nocn. 3 Handicap Hack Hurdle Race, of 40 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stakes. Distance one ,and threequarter miles over 7 flights of batten hurdles 3ft 6in high. Nomination 10s, acceptance 1 soy. To start' at 12.45 p.m. 4. Handicap Hade Flying Race, of 40 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stakes. Distance six furlongs. Nomination 10s, acceptance 1 soy. To sta.-i: at 1.45 p.m. 5. Rangitikei Steeplechase (open), a ban dioap of 110 soys, second hors? to receive 10 soys. from the stakes. Distance, about .two and three-quarter niijes over such course as the Stewards may direct. Nomination 1 Sv/v., acceptance 2 soy?. To start at 2.30 p.m. 6. Spring Handicap (open) of 80 soys. ; second horse to receive 10 soys. from the stakes. Distance, one and a quarter miles. Nomination I soy., acceptance 2 soys. To start at 3.15 o.m. 7. Handicap Hack Flat Race, of 40 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stakes. Distance, one ■ mile. Nomination 10s., acceptance 1 soy. To start atr 4 p.m. *"" SECOND DAY. 1. Handicap Hack Hurdle Race, of 40 soys., second horse to receive 5 soys from, the stakes. Distance, one and a half miles over six flights of batten hurdles 3ft 6in high. Nomination 10s, acceptance 1 soy. To start at 11.30 a.m. 2. Telegraph Handicap (open) of 50 soys; second horse /to receive 5 soys from the , stakes. Distance, five furongs. Nomination 1 soy., acceptance 1 soy. start at 12 noon. 3. Arataumahi Steeplechase (open), a handicap of 60 soys., second horse to receive 10 soys from the stakes. Distance about two and a quarter miles over such course as the Stewards may direct. Nomination 1 soy. acceptance 1 soy. To start at 12.45 p.m. 4. Electric Hack Race, a handicap of 30 soys., second horse to receive 5 soys from the stakes. Distance, seven furlongs. Nomination 10s, acceptance 10s. Lowest weight Bst 71b. To start at 1.45 p.m. 5. Hack Steeplechase, a handicap of 45 aovs., second horse to receive 5 soys from the stakes. Distance about two and a quarter miles over such course as the Stewards may direct. Nomination 10s, acceptance 1 soy. To start at 2.30 pan 6. Rilleymoon Hack Race, a handicap of 35 soys., second horse to receive 5 soys from the stakes. One mile and a distance. Nomination 10s, acceptance 10s. To start at 3.15 p.m. 7. September Handicap (open) of 60 soys; second horse to receive 10 soys from the stakes. Distance, one mile. Nomination 1 soy., acceptance 1 soy. To start at 4 p.m. NOMINATIONS, WEIGHTS AND ACCEPTANCES. Nominations fo£ all events will close with the Secreifcary, at the Office of the Club, Bulls, on SATURDAY, 30th August, 1902, at 6 p.m. Weights for the first day's events will be declared on MONDAY, Bth Sepember, at 7.30 p.m. at the office of the Club, and for the second days events at the office of the Club, at 7.30 p.m. on the evening of the first day. Acceptances, for the first day's events wiil close with the Secretary at the Office of the Club, Bulls, on WEDNESDAY, 10th September, 190*J, at 6 p.m. and for the second day's events at the same place at 8 p.m. on the evening of the first day. RULES. A Hack means a horse that has never won a race exceeding £h0 in value —Back and Hunter races excepted. The winner of any race after declaration of weights to carry a penalty of 71bs. All races to be run under the New Zealand Rules of Racing. All entries to be sealed and addressed1 to the Secretary, Rangitikei Racing Club, Bulls, and entrance money enclosed, with the name of horse, age at time of entry, owner, pedigree, and colours of the rider. j Stakes paid in full. THOMAS KING, Secretary. Approved in accordance with the Rules of Racing, this. 6th <ia- of August, 1902.— F. MOFFAT, Secretary Wanganui Jockey Club. K.Z. FARMERS' UNION. nnHF Commercial Union .AsaTk-'SZice J_ Company, Limited, having contracted with the above Union to insure ril it 3 meabera against tbeir liability for accidents under— "Tho Workers' Compensation ior Accidents Act. 1900." "The Employers' Liability Act, 1882" and amendments. "Employers' Li&bilit^ at 'Jomiuos Law" —All members of t>i."c Uniui* are urged to effect their insurances with the Commercial Union without delay. For particulars proposed forms, apply to Mr T. M. Higgie, Secretary IJ.Z. F&rmere' Union, Wanganui, or to the undersigned, Tanpo Quay, Wangasru. JOHN NOTMAN, :stri' ■'■ Secretary*