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Grey River Argus, Issue 608, 9 December 1869, Page 3

"]^"ew ahaura baces, Spring meeting. Stewards :— Geo. Bannon, Esq. Wm. Morris, Esq. Felix Stratford, Esq: M. Doolan, Esq. Daniel M 'Gee, Esq. Wm^ Dargan, Esq. Wm, Smith, Esq. E. A. Drujy, Esq. D. -Donald; Esq. . Judge: " John Reid, Esq. - Starter : George Mason, Esq. Treasurer : : John Hamilton, Esq. Clerk of the Course: . Fredk. Knyvctt, Esq. Secretary: E. A. Drury, Esq. FIRST DAY-MONDAY, 27th DEO. TRIAL STAKES (to start at 12 o'clock), of 20 soys.; open to all horses ; weight for age ; one and a-half miles. Eu trance, 2 soys. BUTCHERS' PURSE (to start at one o'clock), of 30 soys.; open to district horses only, the bona Jide property of butchers for three months prior to the present race meeting ; one mile heats ; welter weight for age. Entrance, 3 soys. LADIES' RACE (to start at half-past one o'clock), of 15 soys.; open to all horses ; catch weights ; one mile heats. Entrance, 2 soys. To be ridden by ladies. Post entry. HURDLE RACE (to start at three o'clock), of 30 sovs. ; open to all horses; weight for age ; two miles. Entrance, 3 soys. TROTIING MATCH (to start at four o'clock), of 30 soys.; open to district, horses only, tLe bona fide property of resident in the district for three months prior to the present meeting ; welter weight for age ; three miles. Entrance, 3 soys. , ... SECOND DAY— TUESDAY, 28th DEC, AHAURA PLATE (to start at 12 o'clock), of 60 soys. ; open to all horses ; weight for age ; two miles. Entrance, 6 soys. PACKERS' PURSE (to start at one o'clock), of 30 soys. ; open to district horses only, the bona Jide property of packers re- .,< siding in the district— qualification of horse to be subject to approval of l- Stewards; one mile heats; welter i weight for age. Entrance, 3 soys. AHAURA CUP (to start at two o'clock), of 40 soys.; open to all horses ; weight for age ; two miles. Entrance, 4 soys. CONSOLATION STAKES, for all beaten horses (to start at three o'clock), of 20 soys.; catch weight; one mile. Entrance, 2 soys. HACK RACE (to start at four o'clock), of 10 soys., with entries added ; one mile heats. Entrance, 1 soy. CART HORSE RACE (to start at five o'clock), of 10 soys.; one mile; catch weights. Entrance, 1 soy. RULES AND REGULATIONS. The Westland Jockey Club Racing Rules, as recently passed by that Club, will be strictly adhered to. Any jockey not riding in colors declared on night of general entry will be, fined £1 Is. Anyone making an objection or protest will be required to deposit £2 with one of the Stewards or Secretary before the objection will be entertained, and if the Stewards declare such objection or protest to be frivolous or vexatious the £2 will be forfeited No entries will be received except upon the following conditions, viz. : — The decision of the Stewards, or whom they may appoint, shall in all cases be conclusive and binding in matters connected with the races, and law proceedings barred. Entries and nominations must be made in writing, under cover, addressed to the Secretary, and must contain subscription (if not previously given) and entrance money, together with the name of the owner, age of horse, colors of rider, and delivered not later than 8 p.m. on Monday, the 20th day of December, 1869, at Gough's Hotel, Ahaura. Letters bearing postmark of that date will be' received. To suit the convenience of upcountry reaidents, the Secretary will receive entries before that time, subject, however, to approval of Stewards. In the event of awajk over only half the stake will be paid. N.B.— Mares and geldings allowed 31bs. EDWD. A. DRURY, Secretary. p< W. MOSS, SHAREBROKER, Albert street, Greymouth, Has On Sale— Shares in the Moonlight Quartz Crushing Company Do do Sunrise do Do do Mawhera do Do do Waimangaroa do One share in the North Tyne Water Race. . Shares in the Geoidies Terrace Sluicing Company Do Greymouth Gold Mining Company Do Grey River Steam Tug Company (Limited). Five Shares in the Long Drive Claim, Auckland npHE Undersigned have FOR SALE— Shares in a Water Race, situate on . Seven-mile, North Beach Do in Pioneer Engine Sluicing Claim One-third share in Darkies" Terrace Sluicing Claim A Property situate at the Junction the Grey and Ahaura rivers, con sitting of 400 acres arable land. Particulars on application. NANCAKROW, HENDERSON and CO.' ri"U) LET— A House lately intheoccupa- [ X tion of Mr Hall, above the Post Office, suitable for private dwel*\ig or pla' ■. f business. Apply to D. Maclean, and. Co,