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Wanganui Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 8988, 21 October 1896, Page 4

7 Prince of Walea' Handicap, of 60 soys; second horse to receive 10 sovb out of the stakes; 7 furlongs; nomination 20s, acceptance 30s ; to start at 3.30 pm 8 Post Stakes, of 26 soys ; half a mile ; open to any hack not nominated for any race at this meeting (Catch VVeights excepted) ; minimum weight, 9st; post entrance, 255 ; to start at 4.30 pm. DATES OP NOMINATIONS, ACCEPT- £ ANCES, & GENERAL ENTRIES. X Nominations closo at the Commercial Hotel, Waverley, at 8 p.m. on THURSDAY, Bth October, 1896. Woights on THUBSD AY, 22nd October. Acceptances and General Entries up to 8 f p.m. on THURSDAY, 29th October. Telegraph and Post Offices close at 5 p.m. . N.B.— Both half-mile events will be on a straight course. g RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1 The winner of the Waverley and Waitotara Cup, Flying Handicap, and Momohaki 1 Stakes to carry a penalty of 71bs in any other 1 race at this meeting, not cumulative. 2 A 8 hack is a horse that has never won an adver- ( tised race (hack and hunter races excepted), i and that is not time of start, and has not been during the three calendar months previous to , start, nominated for any race (hack and hunter races excepted). 3 All nominations must include description, age, pedigree, colours of the rider, and name of owner; horses in all cases to carry the said colours, and also numbered Baddle-cloth provided by the Club. 1 All nominations, with the necessary amount in net cash, must be in the • hauds of the Secretary at advertised timo ; post-marks will not be recognised on any pretext whatever. 6 All races to be run ] under the Wanganui Metropolitan Eules of ; Racing. 6 No entiy will he received f orany race except upon the distinct condition that any and all claims, disputes, and objections which may arise in connection with the racing shall be settled by the Stewards or whom j they may appoint; such decision to be final. EDGAR P. SYMES, Hon. Secretary. Approved in accordance with the Eules of Racing, August 7th, 1896.— EsBEMAN B. Jackson, Secretary WJ.O. PALMERS OOISr NORTH OAKEDONIAJT SOOIKIY. tflFi'H AWNUAL GATHERING. To be held on the Recreation Grounds, Ktzherbert Road, Palmerston North, on Prince of Wales' Birthday, MONDAY, 9i-h NOVEMBER, 189G, PROGRAMME. 1. Boys' Bace (Handicap), 220 yds, under 16. Entrance free. Ist prize 7s 6d, second prize 6s, 3rd prize 2s Cd. 2. Running Hiarh Jump (Handicap). Nomination 2s, acceptance It. Ist prize LI 10s, 2nd 10a. 3. Prince of Wai s' Handicap, 120 yds, flat. Nomination 2s, acceptance 2s. Ist piize L 4, 2nd LI 10s, 3rd 10s. 4. Bicycle Race (Handicap), 1 mile. Nomination 3s. Ist prize L 3, 2nd LI 10s, 3rd 10s 6. Amatenr Race, 250 yards (Handicap). Nomination 2s, acceptance Is. Competitors to be nominated by ladies. Race to bo run under Rules of Amateur Athletic Association. First prize Bracelet value L 2 10s, 2na Brecelet value LI 10s. 6. President's Handicap, 220yds, flat. Nomination 2s, acceptance 2s. Ist prize L 4, 2nd LI 10s, 3rd 10s. 7. Manawatu Handicap, 1 mile. Tfomination 2s, acceptance 4s. Ist prize L 6, 2nd LI 10s, 3rd 10s. 8. Girls' Bace (Handicap), 100 yds. Under 15 years. Entrance free. Ist prize ss, 2nd 2s 6d, 3rd Is. 9. Hurdle Race (Handicap), 220 yds. over 6 nights. Nomination 2s, acceptance Is. Ist prize L 3, 2nd LI, 3rd 10s. 10. Walking Race (Handicap), 2 miles. Nomination 2s, acceptances 2s. Ist prizo L 4, 2nd LI 10, 3rd 10s. 11. Bicycle Race (Handicap), 2 miles. Nomination 3s. Ist prize L 3. 2nd LI. 3rd Ms. 12. Patting the Stone (161bs). Entrance 2s. Ist prize LI 10s, 2nd 10s 13. Palraerston North Handicap, 440 yds. Nominations 2s, acceptance 3s. Ist mue L 5, 2nd LI 10s, 3rd 10s. 14. Wrestling (Cumberland style). Entrance 3s. Ist prize L 3, 2nd LI, 3rd 10s. 15. Bicycle Race (<wind poles). Entrance on ground 2s. Ist prize LI 10s, 2nd 10s. 16. Throwing the Hammer (161 b). Entrance 2s. Ist prize LI 10s. 2nd 10s, 17- Best All Round Piper. Entrance free. Ist prize L 4, 2nd L 2. 18. Vice - Presidsnt's Handicap, 880 yds. Nomination 2s, acceptance 3s. Ist prize Lo, 2nd 11 10s, 3rd 10s. All prizes will be paid iv full within one hour after Judge's decision is given, if no protest is entered.— First class music will be provided. — Nominations for all handicaps must be in the hands of the Secretary on or hefore 10 o'clock on Thursday, tho 22nd October, 189 G. — Entrance money must accompany entries; and in handicap events description of colours, and performances for previous two years, or if no performance duriug previous two years, two last performances prior. Only postal orders, money orders, or cash will be received. Any competitor giving false information as to his performances, or running under an assumed name will he disqualified during the pleasure of the Socidty. — Handicaps wifl be published in the Palmerston papers on or before Saturday, 31st Ootober.— Bicyclo Races.— Competitors when nominating shall state the name, moke, weight, tyre, and gearing of the maohine thay intend riding. Races will he run under the rules ox the N.Z. Cycling Union.— Messrs Wood and Wishart's silver medal for highest aggregate in running and •walking events.— Handicapper : E. Watson, Paramata. W. H. COLLINGWOOD, Hon. Sec, P.O. Box 30, Palmerston North. XfILTHAM HACK BAOIJTO OLUB A Meeting will be held on the Eltham Racecourse on THURSDAY, 10th DECEMBER, 1896. Patron :{J Hutchison, Esq, M.H.R. President : R H Nelan, Esz, Vice-Presidents : Messrs James Paul, G Moir, 8 Hooper, and R Ogden. Judge : W Brewer, Esq. Clerk of Scales : Mr G W Taylor. Starter: Mr C E Brewer. Clerk of Course :Mr J Anderson. Timekeeper : Dr Harrison. Handicapper : Mr J E Henry. Treasurer: Mr G W TWlor. Stewards : Dr Harrison, Messrs G W^ Taylor, G Moir, H Linn, L I Gilbert, C E Brewer, P Hooper, H Quin, Geo Bevege, and J" Anderson. Committee : Dr Harrison, Messrs G W Taylor, J Anderson, L J Gilbert, H Linn, Geo Moir, P Hooper. 1 Handicap Hurdles, of 15 soys ; second horse to save stakes ; distance, 1* miles ; over six flights of hurdles 3ft 6in high ; nomination ss, acceptance 10s ; to start at 11.30 am 2 Flying Handicap, of 20 soys; second horse to receive 2 soys from the stakes ; distance 6 furlongs ; winner of any race of the value of 15 soys after declaration of weights to incur a penalty of 61bs; nomination 10s, acceptance 10s. To start at 12 noon 3 Maiden Plate, of 10 soys ; distance, 1 mile ; weight for age ; for all horse 3 that have never won an advertised race at time of starting; entrance 10s ; to start at 12 30 i Pony Race Handicap, of 10s; open to all ponies 14.2 and under ; distance 1 mile ; nomination 6s, acceptance 03 : to start at 1.15 Dm 5 Eltham Cup Handicap, of 40 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stakes ; distance, 1£ miles ; winner of Flying Handicap to incur a penalty of 51bs and winner of any race of the value of 30 soys after the declaration of woiglits to incur a penalty of 71bs ; penalties unaccuniulative ; nomination 15s, acceptance 25s - } to start at 2 pm G Farmers' Plate, of 15 soys ; distance, seven furlongs ; welter weight for age ; gentlemeu riders ; for horsea that have never been nominated for any race, excepting Farmers' Plates; winners of these barred ; entrance 15s ; to start at 2.45 pm 7 Hurry Scurry, of 10 soys ; distance, half-a-niile ; catch weights ;. for horses that have never won an advertised race of any description ; post entry 10s ; to start al 3.30 8 Forced- Handicap, of 10 soys; distance, once round the course ; entrance, all winning horses (compulsory) 10s, losing horses ss. To start at 4.15 pm All stakes paid in full. Definition, of a Hack. — A hack means a horse that has never won an advertised race and is not nominated at date of starting, and has not been nominated during the post three months (hack and hunter races excepted.) Nominations for all handicaps, which must be accompanied by fees specified in programme, with age, colours, andperformances, close on TUESDAY, November 3rd, at 8 pm. Weights to be declared on or about 13th November. Acceptances and Ueneral Entries close on TUESDAY, Ist December, at 8 pm. All nominations, acceptances, and entries for events as above to bo addressed to th» Secretary, Eltham Hack Racing Club, Eltham. All races to be run under the Rulos of Racing as adopted by Metropolitan Clubs in New Zealand. Telegraph office closes at 5 pm. P.S.— No horse will be handicapped unless amount of nomination be forwarded with entry. A. J. CANNING, Hon. Sec. Approved on the express condition that the totaffiator is not used at the meeting, or a lioense to use it applied f or— R. G. Bafohope, Secretary TaranaM J.C. New Plymouth, 3rd October, 1896. fIiHOSE about to marry, or re-furnish JL should go at onse to E. Moult.