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Waikato Times, Volume XXI, Issue 1781, 4 December 1883, Page 4

Notices.

r\XFORD JOCKEY CLUB RACES. Boxing Day, Wednesday, December 26th, 1883.

Stewards . MrR. Fawcett Mi G. Kelly Mr Ward Mi Mclnar.iey Jodge : A. Isaacs Esq. Handioappirs : R. Kirkwood, Esq. | W. Scott, Esq. Starter : A. Heany, Esq. Clerks ok Course : Messrs Downing and Robinson. Clerk of Scales : Mr Tyson. I.— MAIDEN PLATE, of — soys., W.F. A., for horses that have never won an advertised race exceeding lOsovs. Entrance, lsov. 1£ miles. 2.— HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of — soys. Two miles, over eight flights of hurdles 3ft. Gin. high. Nomination, lsov.; acceptance, lsov. 3.— OXFORD CUP HANDICAP, of — soys. Two miles. Nomination, lsov.; acceptance, Hsovs. 4.— SETTLERS' RACE "of — soys. For horses the bona fide propeity of settlers within 16 miles of Oxford three months previous to date of entry. S.— MAORI RACE, of — soys. Twice round the course. Entrance, 13s. Horses to be owned and ridden by Maoris. 6. -SELLING HACK RACE, of — soys. The winner to be sold for £10. Surplus, if any to go to the funds. One mile. Entrance, 15s. Post entries. 7.— CONSOLATION HANDICAP, of - soys. Entrance, isov. Once round the course.

CONDITIONS.

Entrance fee to be forwarded to secretary at Oxford, or to R. Kirkwood, Esq., Cambridge, on or before Sth December, 1883, with age, pedigree, and colour of horses, and colour of lider. Acceptance money payable to secretary tit Oxford, or R. Kirkwood, Esq., handicapper, on or before Tuesday, December 18th. Weights Mill appear in The Waikato J'zjzks mt 13th Qecemher. ~ Letters or telegrams bearing post-mark December Sth, containing entries and entrance fees, will be leceived. HENRY McLELLAN, Hon. Sec.

TWTGARUAWAHIA SPORTS. Boxing Day. HORSE, FOOT and BICYCLE RACES. See Programme in following issues. JOS. H. COMBES, Hon. Sec.

A FORTUNE FOR ss. Adamastor's Novelty Consultation ON THE DUNEDIN CUP, 1884. £5,000. Will close on or about February 19, 1884. DUNEDIN CUP, 1884, To be run at Duneclin ou the 21st February, 1884. 20,000 Members at 5s Each. 304 PRIZES, To be distributed as follows : — Cash Awvrds. First £500 sat 100 .. .. £500 Second 300 10 at SO 300 Third 200 20 at 25 500 Starters divide ... 500 40 at 1210s ... 500 Non-sUrters divide 500 SO at 0 5s ... 500 100 at 5 ... 500 £2000 £3000 ! Gkand Total . . £5000. Will close on or about 19th February, 1884. Bach ticket has seven separate chances. Race and Cash awards being drawn for separately. When convenient please send P.O. Order (payable to Adamastor). By so doing you protect yourself against loss, as it is equal to Registration. Country cheques must have Is exchange added, and marked correct by bank. Two stamps must be sent for reply and result. P.O. Orders or Bank Notes preferred. P.O. Orders payable to Adamastor. Registeied Letters or Telegrams not accepted. My Consultation will be advertised in all the principal papers in New Zealand. If stamps are sent, please add Is in the £1 extra. Programmes sent free on application. Notice. -NOT LESS THAN TWO TICKETS SENT TO ANY ONE ADDRESS. Result will be sent to every Shareholder directly after the drawing. KB.— The Press of New Zealand can know, by applying to the uudermen. mentioned, where the three piincipal prizes go, also their names and address, if required, but not for publication. Address— ADAMASTOR, Care of Lyons & Hart, P.O. Box 151, Dnnedin. Filling Rapidly.

ACME" CONSULTATION ON AUCKLAND CUP, 1883. In 2000 Shares at 10s Each, £1,000. Divided as follows ;— First £400 0 0 Second 200 0 0 Third 100 0 0 Performers 100 0 0 Non-Performers ... 100 0 0 10 Prizes at £5 each 50 0 0 10 Prizes at £3 each 30 0 0 10 Prizes at £2 each 20 0 0 Total £1,000 0 0 Apply early for Shares ; add exchange to cheques with stamps for reply and result. Slips posted to all country subscribers immediately after drawing ; result published in locals. A Committee of Gentleman chosen by Shareholders will Superintend Drawing. Registered letters not received ; will close about 24th December. In returning thanks for the very liberal patronage accorded in the past event, I venture to hope that the present will be equally supported, and that by continuing to _ use every means to ensure and give satisfaction to investors, I may continue to merit their patronage. Address, " Acme," Box 280, Post ! Office, Auckland ; or, " Acme," care of P. Shine, Newton Baths, Pitt-street, Auckland. „

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