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Grey River Argus, Volume XII, Issue 1370, 19 December 1872, Page 4

Sporting. mOTARA FLAT RACES & ATHLETIC SPORTS, 1872. THURSDAY "AND FRIDAY, 26th and 27th DECEMBER; Stewards : Messrs C.F.C.Algie Messrs Neil M'Kinley A. Nichol G-. Nelson J.B. Hunter G. M'Nally Treasurer : Mr Jas. Marshall. Judge :Mr James Holmes. Starter : Mr Geo. Harrison. Clerk of the Course: Mr Symons. First event to start at 12 o'clock sharp Ist— A Hack Race of 10 soys., for all horses that never won an advertised prize ; second horse to receive 2 soys. out of the stake ; entrance, 1 soy. ; distance, about 1 mile; heats; catch weights; post entry. 2nd-ToTARA Flat Handicap of 15 soys., open to all horses ; second horse to receive 2 soys. out of the stake; distance, about 2 miles; nomination fee of 10s to be paid to the secretary not later than T p.m., weights to "be declared at 2 p.m., when acceptances of 10s each will be required. 3rd— A Hurdle Race of 10 soys. ; over G flights of hurdles, 3ft. Gin. in height ; f or all horses that never won an adyertised prize previous to 25th December; distance, about 1 mile ; heats ; entrance, 1 soy. ; minimum weight, 12st. 71b ; post entry. ; 4th— Consolation Stake of 5 soys, for beaten horses ; distance, about 1 mile ; entrance, 10s ; post entry, sth— Handicap Trot; open to all horses; distance, 3miles ; welter weights. , - SECOND DAY. lst-TiLTiNG.iN the RiN^-First prize, L 5 ; second, L 2 ; entrance, 10a. 2nd— Vaulting with the PoLE--First prize, L 3; second, Ll ; entrance, ss. 3rd— loo yards Flat Race— First prize L 3; second, Ll ;. entrance, 4s. 4th — Three-Legged Race, of 200 yards — First prize, L 3; second, 10s. sth— Handicap Flat Race of 350 yardsFirst prize, L 3; second, Ll ; entrance, 55.; •'■ . ■ ;.- _ : .;.---. , : 6th— Quorr Match— Firstprize, L 2; second, 10s'; entrance, 2s 6d. 7th— Pigeon Match — First prize, L 4; second, Ll. RULES AND REGULATIONS : No entries will be received except upon this condition : — That the decision of the Stewards or those whom they may appoint will be final. Three entries for each race, and in the event of a handicap accept, or. the money withheld. \ The second horse iv the deciding heat to be declared the winner of the second prize. The stakes will be paid, less 5 per cent, for expenses, at 9 o'clock on the evening of each day's sport. The bellman will, on the ground, give notice as to which of the hotels the stakes will be paid. ■ DANIEL MAGEE, Hon. Secretary. piREYMOUTH JOCKEY CLUB ANNUAL RACES. 1073 MEETING, MARCH 17th and 18th. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. GREYMOUTH JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, To be run on the 17th March, Of 175 soys., with a sweep of 7 soys. acceptances added ; second horse to receive 25 ' soys. from the stake. Distance, 2£ miles. Nominations with 3 soya will be received up to December 31, 1872. Handicap declared on January 22, 1873, and acceptances with 7 soys. received up to February 28. ' WESTLAND HURDLE HANDICAP, To be run on the 17th March, Of 75 soys. ; second horse to receive 15 soys from the stake. Distance, 2£ miles. Nominations, 2 soys. ; acceptances, 4 soys. Dates of nomination, declaration, and acceptances, same as in Jockey Club ■ Handicap. GOLD FIELDS HANDICAP, To be ran on the. 18th March, Of 125 soys. ; second horse to receive 20 soys. from the stake. Distance, If miles. Nominations, with 2 soys., to close on 28th February. Weights to be declared at 9 p.m. 17th March, and acceptances with G soys. received up to 11 p.m. same evening. R. HUSTLER, Esq., Handicapper. Nominations and acceptances addressed to the Secretary Greymouth Jockey Club, to hold good if bearing postmarks of above dates. The remainder of the programme vill be published at a future date. : JAS. PAYNE, J3ecratary; '■ Bazaar. pi RAND FANCY BAZAAR. A Grand Fancy Bazaar in aid of the PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BUILDING FUND, Will be held in the VOLUNTEER HALL, GREYMOUTH, On THURSDAY, FRIDAY, and SATURDAY Ihe 26th, 27th, and 28th DECEMBER, A magnificent assortment of useful and -ornamental articles will be offered for sale on this occasion. STALL-HOLDERS: Mrs Glenn Mrs Barkley Mrs Hamilton Mrs .Reid. Miss Taylor Refreshment Stall— Mrs Johnston. Tho Volunteer Band have kindly consented to give their services. admission free. Contributions in money, work, or goods, will be thankfully accepted by any of the Stallholders. •■ . ; - „ I ONDON AGENCY. Tho "Ghey River Argus" and "Thj Weekly Argus" maybe read gratuitously n London, at the News Rooms of Messrs Gordon andGoiOH, J2J Holborn Hill, where 1 advertisements and subscriptions wijl be r ceivod» - * . i. o-•