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New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume VI, Issue 282, 19 December 1895, Page 10

ANNUAL RACES TO BE HELD ON BOXING DAY (THURSDAY, 26th DECEMBER, 1895). Judge: Mr J. Bainbridge. Starter: Mr W. S. Rutherford. Clerk of Seales: Mr J. Meville. Clerk of Course : Mr W. Beet. Handicappers : Committee, exclusive of horse owners. Stewards: Messrs T. Finch, J. G. Bern - , J. Reilley, J. Hodson, W. S. Rutherford, G. R. Godkin, G. Miles, E. H. Aubin, W. Searancke. PROGRAMME. First Race to start at 12.30 sharp. Handicap Hurdle Race of 8 sovs ; second horse to receive 1 sov from the stakes. Over eight flights of hurdles. Nomination, 4s; acceptance, 4s. Two miles. Maiden Plate Handicap of 5 sovs ; second horse to receive 1 sov from the stakes. For horses that have never won an advertised race exceeding 5 sovs. Entrance, ss. One mile. Alexandra Cup Handicap of 10 sovs, with a sweep of 5s (for starters) to go to second horse. Nomination, 5s ; acceptance, ss. Two miles. Trotting Match Handicap of 4 sovs second horse to receive 1 sov from the stakes. Entrance, 4s. Two miles. Settlers’ Race Handicap of 6 sovs ; second horse to receive 1 sov from the stakes. To be owned by settlers residing within a radius of ten miles. Entrance, 6s. One mile and a half. Maori Hurry Scurry of “ sovs. Post entries. One mile. Consolation Handicap of 3 sovs. For all beaten horses. Entrance, 3s. One mile. Riles and Conditions.~All Races to be run under A.R.C. Rules. Nominations for Hurdles and Cup to be made with the Secretary, at Alexander, not later than SATURDAY, 14th December, at 8 p.m. Acceptance and General Entries on SATURDAY, 21st December, at 9 p.m. Weights to appear on TUESDAY, 17th December. Nominations to state age, pedigree, and performances of horses. Qualification fee, 10s 6d. Three horses to start in each event or no race. The necessary amount of cash must accompany all entries. W. SEARANCKE, Hon. Secretary. rjlE KARAKA RACING CLUB HACK RACE MEETING, TO HE HELD ON THE KARAKA RACKCOURSE ON THURSDAY, 26th DECEMBER, 1895 (Boxing Day). President: James Orr, Esq. Vice-President: Walter Wethered, Esq. Stewards: Messrs Jeoffrey, Maclean, A. McKenzie, Julius Csesar, A. Irvine, Te Kani Pere, Niri Ruru, Mahaki Paraone, T. Kenealy, J. Crimmins, R. H. Trotter, J. Pritchard, Allan Campbell, E. O’Dwyer, E. Tait, Henare Ruru. Judge: Mr J. Orr. Handicapper and Starter: Mr R. H. Trotter. Clerk of Scales: Mr E. Seamons. Hon. Treasurer: Mr J. Orr. Clerk of Course :Mr Henare Ruru. PROGRAMME. To Start at 11.30 a.m. Handicap Hurdle Race of 12 sovs. Distance, one mile and a half. Over six flights of hurdles. Nomition, 8s ; acceptance, 4s Scurry Race of 5 sovs. Catch weights. Distance, four furlongs. For horses that have never started in an advertised race. Post entry, 5s Karaka Cup Handicap of 15 sovs. Distance, one mile and a half. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 5s Maori Race Handicap of 7 sovs. Distance, one mile. For horses owned and to be ridden by Maoris. Minimum weight, lOst. Post entry, 7s Station Race of 7 sovs. Distance, once round the course, list up. For horses the bona fide property of station hands for the last six months. Post entry, 7s Flying Handicap of 10 sovs. Distance, six furlongs. Winner of Cup to carry 51b penalty. Entrance, 10s NOMINATIONS, WEIGHTS, AND ACCEPTANCES. WEDNESDAY, 18th DECEMBER. Nominations — Handicap Hurdle Race , 8s Karaka Cup .■ 10s Flying Handicap 10s SATURDAY, 21st DECEMBER. Acceptances— Handicap Hurdle Race 4s Karaka Cup 5s Weights declared THURSDAY, 19th DECEMBER. Nominations and acceptances, accompanied with the necessary amounts payable, must be addressed Secretary, Karaka Racing Club, Masonic Hotel, Gisborne, and arrive there by 8 p.m. on the advertised dates of closing. Five per cent will be deducted for course expenses. Rules of Racing strictly adhered to. J. H. AISLABIE, ■ Secretary. ■IVrORTH SHORE AMATEUR ATHLETIC AND ’CYCLE CLUB. SIXTH CARNIVAL. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 DEVONPORT CRICKET GROUND. First Event, to Start at 2 p.m. i THROUGH TICKET—ONE SHILLING. Hunter’s Band in attendance. R. WYNYARD, Hon. Sec. HOTELS FOR SALE.—A first-class Country Commercial Hotel in Wellington district, guaranteed takings £9O to £lOO per week •’ net rental after sub-lets £3 ss. per week ; free house. This hotel is situated in one of the best towns in the North Island, and is a rare opportunity of securing a really first-class business. Hotel, freehold, rising township, now doing good trade, will be sold a bargain. DWAN BROS., Hotel Brokers, Wellington.