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Bay of Plenty Times, Volume IV, Issue 343, 22 December 1875, Page 2

OPOTIKI SUMMER MEETING. To be bold at Opotiki ON HIE 27m DECEMBER, 1875. Stewards j W. Kelly, Esq W. H. Stevens, E?q Major Goring, A.C. W. E. Allen, Esq. W. 11. Penny, Esq G. Forbes, jun., F :€Q. Him ie Popo Tbos. Dawson, Esq., (Hon. Treasurer) Mr W. T. Mason, (Hon. Secretary) Judge—W. H. Brabant, Esq., B.M. Stauteb- -Major Goring, A.O. Cleek op Codese —W. 11. Stevens, Esq Cishk oi? W. E. Alien, Esq. J, F. Connelly, Esq. PROGRAMME. 1. HURDLE RACE of Aeovs., added to e sweep of 1 Os, over 0 flights of hurdles 3ft Gin, distance 2 miles, weight for ago Entrance IDs. 2. PONY HURDLE RACE of 0 sovs., ovei 4 flights of hurdles, 3ft, one mile heats catch weights. Entrance 10s. Standard 14.2 and under. 3. MAIDEN PLATE of 10 sots., for all horse; that have never won an advertised race distance 1| miles, weight for ago, En trance 10s. 4 OPOTIKI PLATE of 15 sovs., added to i sweep of 103, distance 2 miles,, weitei weights for age. Entrance 10s. 5. PONY FLAT RACE of 6 sovs., will entrances added, one mile heats, catcl weights, Entrance ss. Standard 141 and under. Post entry. 6. SETTLERS’ STAKES of 14 sovs., for al horses the bona Jhle property’ of settler in the Opotiki district (parish of Waioeka' which have been in possesion and owner at least six weeks prior to races, dktanci 1 mile, weight for age. Entrance 10s. 7. CART HORSE RACE of 6 sovs., with j keg of beer added by Mr Penny. Owner up. Distance 1 mile, Entrance 10s Winning horse will be required to drav a ton weight round the race course, 8. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 6 sovs. for all beaten horses, distance 1 mile Entrance 7s 6d, RULES. 1. Auckland Jockey Club Rules to be strict! adhered to. 2, Three horses to start or no race, 3. Entrances for Hurdle Race, Settlers Stakes, and Opotiki Plate to be sent in to tin Secretary on or before December 20. Nigh of general entries, 8 p.m., December 24 4, Qualification fee 10s. W. T. MASON, Hon. See, AAA FEET OF TIMBER to bi UHJv/ s o i c ] Cheap j also 20,000 BaICKS. LUN DON & CONWAY, The Steand, Taueancu. REQUISITION. TO W. W. WILSON, ESQ. GISBORNE. E, tlio undersigned settlers, Electors and others of Poverty Bay. request that you will allow yoursolJ to be put in Nomination for the Election as Representative of the Easl Coast Electorate; and in the event oJ your doing’ so wo hereby pledge ourselves to give you our support. John A. Bradley Richard Kelly H. E. Webb James Hay" George Laurence Francis J. Piesee John Drummond Charles Rico W. Coppell Francis Goold, M.H.C.s \V T . Adair 0. Anderson J. Homy James Buchanan Henry Evans John Dick James Blako W. T. Best James Doleraan Alfred Stevens W. H. Steele A. Hird John E. Butt Duncan Fraser Alfred Marlin Joseph Goodman C. J. Fox Henry Haochi D. Hyland John Forbes S. Stevenson H. C. Boylau George Clark William Hume W. King M. G. Nasmith S. M. Wilson B, Colebrook Robert Cooper J. Tutcheu J. Townley S. Onions Messrs BRADLEY, KELLY, WEBB HAY. and OTHERS SIGNING THE 1 -REQUISITION. QENTLEMEN,— In reply to the Requisition winch you have done im the honor to present, requesting met( become a Candidate for the East Coas' District at the approaching Genera' Election, I have much pleasure it placing my services at your disposal and if you elect me as your Representative in the ensuing Parliament it wil bo my endeavour to deserve and secure your confidence by persistently bring’ ing under notice of the Govornmen the requirements of this natural!) favored, but, hitherto, much nogloctei district. I am, Gentlemen, Your Obedient Servant, W. WILFRID WILSON. |,JS. Chief Post Office, Auckland, 7th December, 1875. TENDERS will be received at this Offic* i until the 30th December instant for tin CONVEYANCE OF MAILS okob webkii between the Post Office at Tauranga ant Kali kali, from Ist January to 31st December 1876, Forms of Tender, with the terms and com ditions of Contract, may be procured at th< Post Office, Tauranga. | Tenders to bo addressed to the Chief Post i master, Auckland. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster.