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Manawatu Herald, Volume III, 7 March 1891, Page 3

pTOXTON EACING CLUB. AUTUMN HACK MEETING, To be held on SATURDAY, APRIL 4th, 1891. President— J. McLennan, Es.i. Vice-President— E. S. Thynne, Esq. Judge- F. Robinson, Esq. Stewards and Committee— Messrs. E. S. Thynne, W. B. Rhodes, H. F. Davidson, J. H. Robinson, W. G. Robinson, J. Purcell, T. P. Williams, J. R. McMillan, and J. Whyte. Handicappers —The Committee. Clerk of the Course— Mr. L. J. Proctor. Clerk of the Scales— Mr. J. R. McMillan. Starter— Mr. S. Powell. Treasurer— Mr. "W. G. Robinson. PROGRAMME. 1. Flying Handicap, of 25 sovs. ; second horse, 3 sovs. from the stakes. Distance, J mile. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 10s. 2. Maiden Hurdle Race, of 15 sovs. One mile and a distance. Over four hurdles, 3ft. 6iu. high ; minimum weight, lOst. Post entry, 15s. Open to all horses that have never won public money. 3. Handicap Huhdlh Race, of 35 sovs. ; second horse, 5 sovs. from the stakes. Distance, one mile and a half. Over six hurdles, 3ft. 6in. high. Nomination, 1 sov. ; acceptance, 15s. 4. Autumn Handicap, of 55 sovs. ; second horse, 5 sovs. from the stakes. Distance, one mile and a half. Nomination, 1 sov. ; acceptance, 30s. 5. Hurry Scurry Handicap, of 25 sovs. ; second horse, 5 sovs. from the stakes. Distance, four furlongs. Nomination, 155. ; acceptance, 10s. 6. Publican's Pukse Handicap, of 30 sovs. ; second horse, 5 sovs. from the stakes Distance, one mile and a quarter. Nomination, 1 sov. ; accept ance at the post, 10s. Weights to be declared after the Autumn Handicap is run. Nominations for all events, except Mai- . den Hurdle Race (post entry), close with the Secretary on TUESDAY, March 24th, at 8.30 p.m. Weights to be declared on TUESDAY, March 31st. Acceptances close on THURSDAY, April 2nd, at <J p.m. Definition of a Had 1 . — A Hack is a horse that has never won an advertssed race, or is nominated for any race at time of start, or for six months previous thereto — hack and hunter races excepted. All races to be run strictly under the Rules of Racing. Stakes paid in full — no qualification fee charged. JOHN 1?. RUSSELL, Hon. Secretary. Submitted and approved, 9th February, 1891. — Freeman \i. Jackson, Secretary Wanganui Jockey Club. Professional Nurses. MRS AYRBS, Widow, AND MRS LLEWELLYN, Church Svreet, Terrace End, PALMERSTON NORTH. A HOME for Patients of either sax with non-infectious diseases. Also,- Ladies or Gentlemen attended to in their own homes. FULL KNOWLEDGE OF MASSAGE TREATMENT, AND MONTHLY NURSING. For Terms apply as above. JOE TOS. Grocer, Fruiterer, Confectioner, Greengrocer, and Importer of Teas. STATIONER. Main Street, Fox ton. NOTICE. A CLEARING SALE Will be held at the Centre of Commerce, FOXTON, until the 10th FEBEUAEY. ALL Accounts must be paid before the end of this Month. The Books will be closed during Sale, as entries cannot be made at Prices that Goods will be offered at. EDMUND OSBOENE. SHORTEST AND MOST DIRECT ROUTE TO WANGANUI. C. E. LEVIN'S EOYAL MAIL COACH TT7ILL meet the Tram at Sanson V\ Morn'ngs and Evenings, leaving Bulls in time to catch the Tram for Fo ton op Wednesday and Friday mornings, and Monday, Wednesday and iriday evenings, arriving at Bulls in lime to catch the coach that meets the train at Great*brd for Wanganui same night. Pass°ngors and parcel's can be , booked right through. I <T E. LEVIN.