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Hokitika Guardian, 15 February 1928, Page 4

RACING OFFICIAL FAREWELLED. A very pleasant function recently took place when a prominent racing official was farewelled prior to leaving the country. In tTie course of the evening, when the air was bine with smoke, lie rose to make reply: “ Gentlemen,” lie said, "I see around mo to-night many happy faces. I hope it’s not because I’m going away.” No! The majority wore smoking Bears’ Tobacco, the favourite Virginian blend. Try it. too, it’s a delicious smoke! 8d an ounce loose; and in handy packets, lost. 9d., 2oj. Is fid.

STRAND RACING PLUII. (H 0K IT IK. A—KO U N DEI) IStUi.) £660 IN STAKES— ——£6GO AUTUMN .MEETING (EASTER WEEK) RI2B. THURSDAY, APRIL 12tii. , 1928. APPROVED PROGRAMME. 1. TRIAL HANDICAP. 70 sovs., so, - oml horse to receive II sovs., mi.i third horse 7 sovs. out of slakes. Nomination 20*; * acceptance 20s. (5 Furlongs. 2. EASTER. HANDICAP HURDLER, 100 sovs., second horse to receive 20 sovs., and third horse 111 sovs. out of slakes. Over six (lights of hurdles shout Hit. (liu. high. Nomination 20s ; accept mice 20s. A hunt 1) Miles. 3. EXPRESS HANDICAP TROT (in Saddle) 70 sovs., second horse to receive I I sovs., and third horse 7 sovs. out of stakes. Horses in this event will be handicapped to do 2.35 or better. Nomination 20s; acceptance 20s. 1 Mile. L—At TUM.N HANDICAP, 130 sovs., second horse to receive 2(i sovs., and third horse 13 sovs. out of stakes. Nomination 20s ; acceptance 20s. 1.) Milos. S.—PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, 70 sows., second horse to receive 11 sovs., and third horse 7 sovs. out of stakes. Nomination 20s; acceptance 20s. A.', Furlongs. fi—DOMINION HANDICAP TROT (in Harness) 80 sovs., second horse to receive It) sovs., and third horse 8 sovs. out of stakes. Horses in this event will he handicapped to do 3.53 or hotter. Nomination 20s; acceptance 20s. 1‘ Miles. 7. HIGH WEIGHT HANDICAP, 70 sovs., second horse to receive 1-J sovs., and third horse 7 sovs. out of stakes. Minimum weight- 8 stone. Nomination 20s; acceptance 20s. 7 Furlongs. 8. RAILWAY HANDICAP. 70 sovs., second horse to receive l-l sovs., and third horse 7 sovs. out of stakes. Nomination 20s; acceptance 20s. til E urlongs. ALL NOMINATIONS £1 ALL ACCEPTANCES £1 Nominations for all events close on Monday, April 2, 1928. . Handicap declared on Easter .Monday, April 9, 1928. Acceptances for all events close at noon on Easter Wednesday, April 10, 1928. Admission to Course: Ladies, 3s; Gentlemen, 7s Od. D. J. EVANS, Secretary, P.O. Hox'64, Hokitika.

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