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Waikato Times, Volume IV, Issue 238, 18 November 1873, Page 3

Notice. A NDREW ROBINSON, Duke of Cambridge Hotel, -"- Cambridge, begs to thank his friends and the public for their past favors, and to inform them that be has disposed of his business to Mr William Walker, and he hopes that the same patronage hitherto accorded him will be given to his successor. Cambridge, Nov. 15th, 1873. THE Undersigned begs to call the attention of Settlert to his large and well-selected Stock of General Merchandize, consisting of — Drapery Ready Aiade Clothing Hosiery Boots of every description Groceries and Provisions Ironmongery Saddlery Earthenware &c. &c

H. W. HUBERT, (Late Mabin), Next to the Central Hotel, Ngaruawahia). All sizes Totara Piles, Firewood, Rails, Broad Timber for Cabinet Makers, &c, always on hand. NGARUAWAHIA ANNUAL SPOETS. FRIDAY 26th (Boxing-Day), and SiTURDA V, 27th December, 1873. Committee : W. H. Clark, G. Rayner, R. R. Hunt, H. Holloway. BOXING DAY. HORSE RACE S.— First Race to commence at 10 a.m sharp : SETTLERS HACK RACE— Once and a half round the course. Winner of any advertised race to carry list. First prize, £ — . Second horse to save his entrance. PONY RACE— I 4 hands and under. Once round the course. Winner of any advertised race excluded First prize, £— . Second horse to save entrance. HURDLE RACE- Once and a half round the course; over four hurdles 3ft 6in high. Winner of any advertised race excluded. First prize, i. — . Second save entrance. CONSOLATION STAKES-Once and a half round the course. Open to beaten horns in above races. First prize, £— . Second save entrance.

BOAT RACES,

To start at 2.30 p.m. sharp. 1. Pair-oared Race, open to any boat. Course, from mouth of Waipa river round a bout moored off Firewood creek and back to starting place. Entiance, :os. 2. Maori Canoe Race, crews of two only, open to all comers, distance about 2 miles. Entrance, 2s 6d. l*irst , second •are stakes. 3. P»ir-o»red Boats of not less than 4ft beam. Course, same as No. 1. Entrance, ss. First , second save stake. Walking Greasy Boom over water. Entrance fee . Prize . Competitors to compete in shirt and trousers. Post entries for above races. Three to start or no race, except for pair-oared gigs, for which two may stait Only subscribers to the fund of not less |than 10s can enter for horse races. GENERAL SPORTS — Sattjbday, 27th Decehbee. Commence at 10 a.m sharp. 1. Maiden Flat Race, 100 yards. First , second . 2. Standing Long Jump, without weights. Only one jump each allowed. Fiist , second . 3. Flat Race, one mile. First , second . 4. Boys' Race, 100 yards, for boys under feet high. First , second 5. Old Man's Race, 45 years and over, 100 yards. First , second . 6. Running Long Jump, only oue jump each allowed. First , second . 7. Hurdle Race, 440 yards, over 8 hurdles 3ft 6in high. First , second 8. Boys' Race, 200 yards, for boys over feet inches and und*ft feet inches. First , second . 9. Flat Race, ?s<i yards. First , second . 10. Running High Jump. First , second . 11. High Vaulting, with Pole. First , second . 12. Flat Race, half-mile. First , second . 13. Wahine Maori Race, 100 yards First , second . 14. Putting the Stone. 15. Tossing the Caber. Judges decision to be final, and it must be distinctly understood that no entry is allowed except on this condition. Three to start or no race. Entrance Fees, ! Boys' and Wahine Maori Races, free. All others for general sports, Is. No protest will be received without lOs is lodged with it in the case of horse, boat, and canoe races, »nd 5s in case of other sports, which money will be forfeited in case the protest is not allowed. Electoral District of Waikato.

TO THE ELECTORS.

/^i ENTLEMEN, — Having been requested by a number of influential Settlers, I consent to allow myself to be nominated for a seat in the next Provincial Council, and if elected, will do my best to further the interests of th« Waikato District. I am, gentlemen, Yours obediently, WILLIAM A. GRAHAM. -£-— - -^ GENERAL BUTCHER, NOABUAWAHIA. N.B. — T. 11. is a cash purchaser of Hides and Skins at market value. £1 Reward. LOST, a Roan Pony (Mare), 13 hands, branded 21 on near side. The above reward will be paid on delivery to R. W. HAMMOND, Hamilton. Wednesday, December 3THE HAYMARKEr. PRINCIPAL Sale of Wool will be held on Wednesday, December 3. All Wool in store is insured from the time of being received. ALFRED BUCKLAND PATRICK MORGAN, BLACKSMITH AND FARRIER, POIUT Rr«SELL. All sick and lame horses properly attended to. —General Work done.