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Hokitika Guardian, 7 December 1927, Page 4

YACHTING MISHAP. The overturning of ;i yacht in a recent yaething race at Christchurch was not devoid of' humour. The men clung to their craft and waited for rescue. “Got a smoke anybody!'” asked one. “ Yes,” replied another, lie released his hold and—sank! However, he came up triumphantly holding alolt a watertight rubber tobacco pouch. It was not long helore the yachtsmen were all smoking. In con.se(|t:eiiee they all became converts to Hears’ Tobacco —the delicious smoke—pure Virginian —Bd an ounce loose. Also in handy packets, 70y.. {*,«!. -ox. Is fid.

WESTLAND QLUB. ANNUAL TROTTING MEETING. To he held on HOKITIKA RACECOURSE on TUESDAY,' JANUARY 3rd., 1928. £7OO —IN STAKES £7OO

APPROVED PROGRAMME. 1. DISTRICT HANDICAP (In harness), of 70 sovs., second Jior.se to receive 14 sovs., and tliird liorse 7 sovs., from the stake. For liorses which liave been in one ot tlie Counc tics of Duller, Inangahua, Grey or Westland, or any West Coast Borough, for at least three months immediately prior to the race and owned by residents of tlie said Counties or Boroughs, liorses will handicapped to do 3.10 or better. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 395. One and a-quarter miles. 2. —KANIEP.I HANDICAP, (In harness), of 80 sovs., second horse to receive 10 sovs., and third horse S sovs. from the stake. Horses in tins event will lie handicapped to do 2.30 or hotter. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 30s. One mile. 3. GOLDFIELDS HANDICAP, (In Saddle), SO sovs., second horse to receive 10 sovs., and third horse 8 sovs. from the stake. For unhoppled trotters only. Horses in this event will he handicapped to do 3.57 or better. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 30s. One and a-hall miles. 4. —WESTLAND TROTTING CLUB HANDICAP, (In Harness), 140 sovs., and Silver Cup to be presented by the Hokitika Licensed Victuallers, second horse to receive 28 sovs., and third horse 11 sovs. from the slake. Horses will he handicapped to do 4.56 or better. Nomination, 30s; acceptance, 50s. Two miles. 5. —STAFFORD HANDICAP, (In Saddle), of 80 sovs., second horse to receive 10 sovs., and third horse -! sovs. from the stake. Horses will he handicapped to do 3.7 or better. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 30s. One and a-quarter miles. 6. DOMINION TROTTERS’ HANDICAP, (In Harness'), 00 sovs., second liorse to receive 18 sovs., and third horse 9 sovs. from the stake. For unhoppled trotters only. Horses will be handicapped to do 5.12 or better. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 355. Two miles. 7. —AVIATION HANDICAP, (In harness), 80 sovs., second horse to receive 10 sovs., and third horse 8 sovs. from the stake. Horses will be handicapped to do 3.5 or better. Nomination. 20s; acceptance, 30s. One and a-quarter miles. 8. FINAL HANDICAP. (In Saddle), of 80 sovs., second horse to receive 18 sovs., and third horse 8 sovs. from the stake. Horses will be handicapped to do 2.27 or better. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 30s. One mile.

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Nominations for all events will closewith file Secretary. Wharf St.. Hokitika. on FRIDAY,' 9th. DECEMBER, 1927, at !) p.m. Handicaps will be declared on WEDNESDAY, 28th DECEMBER, 1927, at 9 p.m. Acceptances close with (he Secretary. FRIDAY. 30th DECEMBER, 1927, at 8 p.m. M. 11. HOUSTON, lion. See., Hokitika.

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