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Grey River Argus, Volume X, Issue 786, 31 January 1871, Page 3

MESSRS M'MECKAN, BLACKWOOD, AND CO.'S steamers will be despatched, weather permitting, from Greymouth on or about the following dates : — For Melbourne Direct — OMEO, G. Calder, commander, on Thurs- , day, Bth February. GOTHENBURG, R. Peace, commander, on Thursday, 23rd February. To Melbourne, calling at Nelson, Wellington, Lyttelton, Dunedin, and Bluff Harbor. ALHAMBRA, T. Underwood, commander, on Thursday, 9th February. RANGITOTO, Hugh Mackie, commander, on Sunday, 19th February. For freight or passage, apply to D. GIRDWOOD and CO., Agents. Mawhera Quay. N.B. —Passengers booked through to Sydney and Adelaide. T\ GIRDWOOD AN D CoT, AUCTIONEERS, GREYMOUTH. STE4.M-TUG DISPATCH, THE Grey River Steam Tug Company's powerful Double-Engine Steamer DISPATCH, Is prepared to Tow Vessels in and out of the river as per agreement, to be arrayed on application to i>. W. MOSS, Manager, j Albert street. GREY VALLEY RACES, AHAURA. ANNUAL MEETING. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, 16th and 17th February, 1871. STEWARDS : A. White J^Hamilton D. M'Kenna J. D. Pinkerton A. McLaren t W. Lonargan D. M'Gee. JtJDOE : STARTER : Mr C. Whitefoord } Mr G. Mason CLERK OF THE COURSE .' Mr D. Maclean. Treasurer : Mr John Hamilton. FIRST DAY, THURSDAY, 16th FEBRUARY. (To start at 1 o'clock sharp ) Trial Stakes, of 25 soys. Open to all horses. Weight lor age. One mile and a-half. Entrance, 3 soys. Packers' Purse, of 25 soys. Open to all horses that have been packing regularly in the district for three months prior to the day of the race, and the bond fide property of packers living in the Grey valley District. Welter weight for age. Mile heats. Entrance, 2 soys. Town Plate, of 40 soys. Open to all horses. Weight for age. Two miles. Winner of Trial Stakes to carry 71b extra. Entrance, 3 soys. Hack Race, of 15 soys. For all horses that have not won an advertised race of the value of £20, and have not been in training for three months prior to the date of the race. Catch weights. One mile. Entrance, 2 soys. Hurdle Race, of 25 soys. Weight for age. One mile and a-half, ovei six flights of hurdles, 3ft 9in in height. Entrance, 3 soys. SECOND DAY, FRIDAY, 17th FEBRUARY. (To start at 1 o'clock sharp.) Butchers' Purse, of 25 soys. Open to all horses the bond fide property for three months before the day of the race of butchers residing in the Grey Valley District, and which have never won an advertised race of more than £20. Catch weights. One mile heats. Entrance, 3 soys. Grey Valley Handicap, of 100 soys. Two miles and a-half. Nominations of 3 soys. to be made on or before the 9th February, addressed to the Secretary. Weights to be declared at eight o'clock, at Gilmer's Hotel, Ahaura, on the night of the 16th February. . Acceptances, with 5 soys., | io be made the same night before eleven | o*ciock, addressed to the Hon. Secretary. | District Handicap, of 25 soys. Open to all i horses the bond fide property oi person 3 [ residing in the Grey Valley District for j not less than three months prior to the l day of meeting. Declaration of weights to be made on the night of the 16th February. Two miles. Entrance, 3 soys. Hurdle Handicap, of 50 soys. Distance two miles, over eight flights of hurdles. Nominations of 2 soys. to be made on or before the 9th February, addressed to the Secretary. Weights to be declared at eight o'clock, at Gilmer's Hotel, on the night of the 16th February. Acceptances, with 3 sovs.,'to be made the same night, before eleven o'clock, to the Secretary. Consolation Stakes, of 20 soys. For all beaten horses. Weight for age. Distance, one'mUe and a-half. Entrance, 2 soys. Post entries. RULES \ND REGULATIONS. - The Greymouth Jockey Club rules will be strictlyvadlaeredtp, unless otherwise specified. In all caseathe, decision of the Stewards tobefinaL. ; ■ ' . - ! . .;■■ , All entries to be directed, under seal, to the Hon. Secretary, at Gilmer's Hotel, before eight 'o'clock on Saturday night, the 13th February, enclosing entrance money, with the name, age of horse, and color of the rider. Three entries or no race. Any jockey not riding in the colors declared on the night of general entry will be fined £1 Is. No protest will be entertained unless accompanied by a fee of -€2, which will be forfeited to the Race Fund should the Stewards deolare the protest frivolous. Mares and geldings allowed 31bs. Settling Night— Monday, 20th February, at Gilmers Hotel, when the stakes will be laid over, less 24 per cent, deducted for expenses. Qualification Fee, 3 soys. W, J. POTTS, Hon. Secretary. A H A U R A RACES Extensive Stabling. Loose Boxes; ALBION HOTEL, AHAURA. WM. SMITH, Proprietor.