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Hastings Standard, Issue 16, 14 May 1896, Page 4

WEDNESDAY, 21th JUNE, By 10 p.m. Weights—Maiden Hurdle Emc Handicap Hurdle Race ill in ie rs Sic epic eliase Second Welter Final Steeplechase THURSDAY, 25tii .TUNE, By 3 p.m. Accept.—Maiden Hurdle Race Nil Handicap Hurdle Race... 2 sovs Hunters' Steeplechase... 1 sov Second Welter 1 sov Final Steeplechase ... 1 sov F. D. LUCKIE, Criterion Hotel, Secretary April 2, 1896. AUTUMN MEETING OF THE AIJ'AWA COUNTY RACING CLUB, To be held on the Club's course Kaikora, on MONDAY, MAY 25TH, 1896. President : Mr W. White. Vice - President : Mr J. Harker. Treasurer: Mr C. M. Whittington. Judge: Mr W. White. Starter: Sir 11. Piper. Clerk of Scales: Mr W. T. Sabin. Clerk of Totalisator: Mr 11. Baker. Clerk of Course : Sir A. JI. Symons. Timekeeper : Mr -T. Williams. Stewards : Messrs A. Dillion, C. Arrow, W. H. Cafchbone, C. M. Whittington, T. Butler, C. H. Nash, W. "Woof, W. 11. J- Bennett. Handicapper: Mr J. E. Henry. PROGRAMME. Birthday Handicap (open), of 50 sovs second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stakes ; distance 1 mile ; nomination 1 sov : acceptance 1 sov. Handicap Hack Race, of 50 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stakes; distance 1 j mile ; nomination 1 sov ; acceptance 1 sov. W.C.R.C. Handicap (open), of 80 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stakes ; the winner of any handi. cap of 100 sovs or over, after the declaration of weights to carry a penalty of Tib; distance I.>■ mile; nomination 1 sov ; acceptance '2 sovs. Trial Handicap Hurdle Rack, of 35 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes; for horses that liavo never M-on a hurdle race exceeding 40 sovs iii value at time of nomination ; the winner of any Hurdle Race after the declaration of weights to carry a penalty of 71b ; distance 1-i mile; nomination 1 sov ; acceptance 1 sow Hack Flying Handicap, of 30 sovs]: second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes ; the winner of the Handicap Hack Race to carry a penalty of 71b ; distance once round, about 7 furlongs ; nomination 10s ; acceptance 1 sov. Weltkr Hack Handicap, of 30 sovs second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes; horses to be nominated by ladies; minimum weight t)st ; distance 1} mile ; nomination 10s ; acceptance 1 sov. Flying Handicap (open), of 40 sovs ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes; the winner of the W.C.R.C. Handicap and Birthday Handicap to carry a penalty of 71b ; distance once round, about 7 furlongs ; nomination 1 sov ; acceptance 1 sov. 1

Dates of Nominations, AccurTAsrcKS, &c. Saturday 16th May, Weights declared; Wednesday 20th May, acceptance. Rules and General Conditions. Xo entry will be received for any race except upon the condition that all claims, disputes and objections shall be decided by a majority of the stewards present, or whom they may appoint, and their decision upon all points shall be final. The '• Rules of Racing" as adopted by the Metropolitan Clubs will bo strictly adhered to. "The attention of owners and trainers is particulaly called to Rule 75 of the 4 Rules of Racing,' which will be strictly enforced/' Colours, pedigrees, and performances must accompany entries in all cases. All stakes paid in full. "Hack" shall mean a horse that has never won a race of 40 sovs, and that is not engaged in any Derby, Guineas, Oaks, or St Legcr at time of nomination. All events close at 8 p.m. oil their respective dates, with the Secretary at Waipawa. W. J. STANDLEY, Secretary. ROYAL HOTEL, Opposite Govkp.xmext Railway Station Wellington. PROPRIETOR ... GEORGE ROSS (Twelve years on Wellington section N.Z. Railways). Best Liquors. First-class Aecomniodiation. HOT LAKES. " SPA " HOTEL. TAUPO. ONE Mile and a Half from the Taupo Post Olliee, at which place all coaches arriving- from Napier, Tokaaira, and Rotorua are met by the " Spa " Coaches, and visitors convoyed to the " Spa " Free o£ Charge. Special Notice to Tourists. The Spa Hotel Coaching Company run to the following places of interest, thus making the Spa Hotel the most central and convenient and cheapest house for Tourists : Tokaaxu.—Twice weekly. Fare, ss. Wairakei —Daily, Sundays included. Fare, 2s 6d; against us charged by others. Arateatea Rapids.—Daily. Fare, 8s 6d ; against 7s Gd charged by others. Rotokua. —15s ; against 80s charged by others. The "Spa" is the home of the Famous Crow's Nest (leyser and celebrated Maori Carved Dining Ilall. Hot, Cold and Tepid Swimming Baths, Blue Bath, Sulphur and Alum Baths. Lovely Grounds, Flowers, Shrubberies, Tennis, Promenade and Ornamental Lawns. Drawing Room, Smoking Room, large Bedrooms, all of which overlook the Gardens. Private Suites of Apartments. N.B.—Tourists are advised to avail themselves of the above cheap fares, and pay as they go.