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Wanganui Herald, Volume XIX, Issue 5308, 14 March 1884, Page 4

Racing WAVWIILI3Y AND WAITOTAKA RACING CLUB. AUTUMN MEE|T IN G, To bo hold on TUN WAVERLEY RACECOURSE On ! T U B S D A V, Stii APRIL, 1884. President — Francis Symes, Esq. Vico-Presidents— John Morton and F. R. Jackson, Esqrs. Stewards— Mossrs W. Wilson, J. Hair, O. Symes, C. A. Durio, P. Wilson, W. Brewer, T. W. Fisher, H, Death, and J. Handloy, Starter — Mr Thomas Nicholson. Clerk of Course— Mr G. Nicholson. Clerk of Scales— Mr U. F. Mason. Handicappor— Mr Alex. Iliggio. Timekeeper — Mr A. Kohn. Judge—Mr F. R. Jackson. PKOGRAMMU. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 30 soys ; IS miles | over eight flights of hurdles, 3ft 4in high ; top weight, not to exceed 12 Blone, and lowest not under 9 stone ; nomination, 1 boy; acceptance, 2 soys. To start at,11.30 o'clock. Hack Hurdles, of 10 soys; once round and a distance ; post entry ; entrance, 1 soy j weight not to bo under 9 stone ; open to all horses that have never won public money, or been nominated for an advertised .race six months previous to date of meeting (hack races excepted.) To start at 12 o'clock noon. Flying Handicap, of 30 soys ; f -mile j top weight not to exceed 10 stone ; nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 2 soys. To start at 1 o'clock p.m. Hack Race, of 5 soys ; once round and a distance ; post entry ; entrance 1 soy, half entrance money added ; catch weight ; open to all horses that have never won pxiblic money or been nominated for an advertised race six months previous to date of meeting (hack races excepted. ) To star t at 1 . 30 o 'clock . Sapling Stakks, of 25 soys ; for 2-year-olds ; entrance, 2 soys ; six furlongs ; Derby weights ; maiden starters allowed 51bs. To start at 2 o'clock. Autumn Handicap, of 100 soys; second horse to receive 15 soys out of the stakes ; nomination, 2 soys ; acceptance, 3 soys; li miles ; winner of any race of the value of 100 eovs after declaration of weights to carry a penalty of 71bs ; top weight not to exceed lOst. To start at 2, 30 o'clock. Maiden Plate, of 25 soys ; 1J milesj weight for age ; entrance, 2 soys ; open to all horses that have never won public money prior to date of entry ; any horse entered for the Maiden Plate winning an advertised race between the time of entry and date of race to carry a penalty of 51bs. To start at 3 o'clock. Hack Race, of 5 soys; J-mile; post entry; entrance, 1 ' soy ; half entrance added j; same conditions as previous hack race ; winners of previous hack races barred from running for this. To start at 3.30 o'clock. Forced Handicap, of 15 soys ; once round the course ; entrance, winning horses 1 boy, losing horses 10s. To start at 4 o'clock. Nominations close on Saturday, 15th March, at 10 o'clock a.m., for Handicap Hurdles, 1 soy; Flying Handicap, 1 soy; Autumn Handicap, 2 soys. Weights to be declared on Monday, 1 the 24th March. - „ , Acceptances and general entries close on Wednesday the 2nd April, at 10 o'clock a.m. for Handicap Hurdles, 2 soya ; Flying .handicap, 2 soys ; Autumn Handicap, 3 soys ; Sapling Stakes, 2 soys ; Maiden Plate, 2 soys. RULES AND REGULAIIONS. No entry will be received for any race except upon this condition — That all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by a majority of the Stewards present, or those whom they may appoint. Their decision upon all points connected with the carrying out of this programme shall be final. , ' ■ All entries must be sealed and addressed to the Hon Secretary, Box No. 12, Waverley, entrance money enclosed (exchange must be added to cheques), with the name, age at time of entry, pedigree, and in case of handicaps, the performances of horses, name of the owner, and colours of the rider. Any jockey riding except in colours entered will be fined 3 soys, When two or more horses start, the property of the same owner, a distinguishing colour must be worn-. • All persons intending to withdraw horses are required to give notice to that effect to the Secretary or Olerk of the Scales one half -hour before starting. Any person neglecting or refusing to comply with this rule shall pay a fine of 5 soys to the race fund. All races to be run under the W.J.C. Rules. Horses walking over will only receive half the stakes. In all races the second horse only saves his stakes when it is especially mentioned that he does so. No qualification fee. No entries or nominations will be received under any pretence whatever after the specified time for closing. Letters bearing the post-mark of the date of entry, and telegrams of the same dste, will be received , WALTER SYMES, Hon. Sec. and Treasurer. SEEDS ! SEEDS ! SEEDS ! SUITABLE for the Season, arrived in good condition. White, Red, and Alsike Clovers, Cowgrass, Trifolium Incarnatum, Lucerne, Timothy, &c, and an assortment of permanent GRASSES. Also, Aberdeen, Green, Yellow, and Purple Top Turnips, Broad Leafed Essex Rape, Mustard. The germinating qualities of the above have all been tested at my Nursery, and I have every confidence, in sending out the Seeds, that they will give satisfaction. DAILY EXPECTED— Canterbury Rye Grass (personally selected from old pastures), Poverty Bay, &c. Samples and prices sent post free to any address. Early orders solicited. Grow no more Sorrel and other Rubbish. SEED DRESSING MACHINE. I beg to inform those sending in Grass Seed to be Cleaned, let the quantity be large or small, it is Dressed in the order that it arrives. Delivery taken at Railway Station. Send Early. ALEXANDER LAIRD, NURSERYMAN AND [SEEDSMAN, Victoria Avenuf. HAS ARRIVED— LARGE Shipments of Poverty Bay and Canterbury Rye grass seed, from old pastures, machine cleaned. Also, Cockfoot and Italian Rye-grass. Five tons of Clovers by first .steamer from London. Regular shipments of agricultural seeds from the best growers constantly coming to hand. Now to Hand — The crop of Giant Fescue, grown at Messrs Owen and Lethbridge's, Wangaehu. The finest grass possible to get for swampy ground. As the supply is limited, apply early. Prices and full particulars, samples, &c, post free on application. JAMES LAIRD, Taupo Quay, Wanganui. WARD AND CO. having been appointed Agents by Chas. Hill, of Wellington, for the sale of his HATS, are now prepared to supply the same at Weiington prices. Any Hat not in stock wlil be procured to order without extra charge beyond cost of transit.