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Hastings Standard, Issue 51, 25 June 1896, Page 4

J~J~AWKE S BAY JOCKEY CLUB. WIN TEE MEETING. President—Captain Russell, M.H.R. Treasurer —W. Shrimpton. Stewards —Wm. Douglas, H. Gaisford, G. Hunter, F. Logan, T. H. Lowry, C. A. Loughnan, Hon. J. D. Ormond, M.L.C., G. L. Sunderland. Judge—W. Shrimpton. Starter —Harry Piper. Clerk of the Course—James Lopdell. Clerk of the Scales—Wm. Beilby. Timekeeper—C. M. Whittington. Clerk oe Totalisator —G. T. Cross. Handicapper—J. E. Henry. PROGRAMME. FIRST SATURDAY, 27th JUNE. To Start at 12 noon.—Maiden Steeplechase, of 75 soys ; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. Entrance, 3 sovs. Weight for age. For all horses that have never won an advertised Steeplechase exceeding 25 sovs in value at time of entry. Weights—4yrs, list 61b; syrs, 12st; 6yrs and aged, 12st 81b. About 2 miles. 12.45 p.m.—Welter Handicap, of 50 sovs (on the flat); second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. Minimum weight, 9st. Nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. 1} mile--1.45 p.m.—Ladies' Bracelet, of 80 sovs; a Bracelet value 80 soys. A goldmounted whip will he presented to the rider of the winner. For four-year-olds and upwards that have never won an advertised race of any description exceeding 2.5 soys in value at time of entry. Gentlemen riders. All horses to he nominated by ladies. Entrance 3 sovs. Weight—4yrs, list 121b ; syrs, 6yrs, and aged, 12st 31b. No allowances. 2 miles on the flat. 2.35 p.m.—Hawick's Bay Hurdles, a Handicap, of 200 sovs; second horse to receive 20 sovs and third horse 10 sovs from the stake. Winner of any hurdle race of the value of 200 sovs after the declaration of the weights to carry 71b extra. Nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 5 sovs. About 3 miles. 3.15 p.m.—Hunt Club Cup Steeplechase Handicap, of 45 sovs. Open to all qualified hunters that have never won a race of 40 sovs in value. (Hunters' races excepted). Minimum weight, list. Gentlemen riders. Nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. About 2Jmiles. 4 p.m.—June Handicap, of 50 sovs (on the Hat); second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. Minimum weight, 9st. Nomination 1 sov. Weights will be declared immediately after the Ladies' Bracelet. Acceptances, 1 sov., to be made with the Clerk of the Scales before the start of the Hunt Club Cup. 1 mile. SECOND DAY. MONDAY, 29th JUNE,

To Start at 12 noon.—Maiden Handicap Hurdle Race, of 30 soys ; open to all qualified hunters ; gentlemen riders ; minimum weight, list. Nomination lsov; acceptance, nil. 12.45 p.m.—Handicap Hurdle Race, of 100 sovs ; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stake. Nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. About If mile. 1.45 p.m.—H.wkb's Bay Steeplechase Handicap, of 800 sovs ; second horse to receive 130 sovs. and third horse 10 from the stake. Nomination, 2 sovs : acceptance 7 sovs. Winner of the Ilawke's Bay Hurdle Race or of any Steeplechase after declaration of the weights to carry 71b penalty. About Similes. 2.30. p.m.—Hunters Handicap Steeplechase, of 45 sovs; second to receive 5 sovs from the stake. For qualified hunters that have never won a race exceeding 40 sovs in value at time of start, hunters' race excepted. Minimum weight, list. Gentlemen riders. Nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. About 2iVmiles. 3.15 p.m.—Second Welter Handicap, of 50 sovs (on the flat) ; second liorse to receive 10 sovsfrom the stake. Minimum weight, 9st. Nomination 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. 7 furlongs. 4 p.m.—Final Steeplechase Handicap, of 60 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stakes. Winner of any Steeplechase or Hurdle Race after the declaration of the weights to carry 71b extra. Nomination lsov; acceptance, 1 sov. About 2 miles. Qualified hunters are horses that have been regularly hunted with a recognised pack of hounds, and the Master's certificate of qualification must be produced at the scales. F. D. LUCKIE, Criterion Hotel, Secretary April 2, 1896. HOT LAKES. " SPA " HOTEL, TAUPO. ONE Mile and a Half from the Taupo Post Office, at which place all coaches arriving from Napier, Tokaanu, and Rotorua are met by the " Spa" Coaches, and visitors conveyed to the " Spa " Free of 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 : Tokaanu. —Twice weekly. Fare, ss. Waieakei—Daily, Sundays included. Fare, 2s 6d; against 5s charged by others. Arateatea Rapids. Daily. Fare, 3s 6d ; against 7s 6d charged by others. Rotorua. —15s ; against 30s charged by others. The "Spa" is the home of the Famous Crow's Nest Geyser and celebrated Maori Carved Dining Hall. 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. \ ; ~.-T . ,«ists are advised to avail thorns* iA the above cheap fares, rui'.! pay a..- they go.