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Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 31 March 1891, Page 3

Stock and Produce Column, FARMERS EXCHANGE. FOR SALE. 1 Half-draught Gelding by Pirate, -*■ rising 4 years old Apply to Thomas Bowe. ''p ±i U S T MONIES To Settlers in the Manchester, Douglas, and Pohangiua Blocks I am prepared to supply settlers on the above blocks with sums of money not exceeding £500 upon security of approved Rural Land without requiring payment of procuration, commis. ton, or other such fees, and at current rates of interest: ,£40,000 in sums of £2000 upwards at current rates. /.HERBERT HANKINS, Solicitor and Notary Public, Palmerston North. FOR SALE, CHEAP. -J f* H.P. Engine and Multitu- -*- U bular Boiler. Apply to J. R. STANSELL, Foxton. JOHN SPELMAN, BLACKSMITH AND SHOER, Main-street, Foxton. All kinds of Blacksmithing Work done. A COMPACT SMALL FARM FOR SALE CHEAP. ''PHE Undersigned has for Sale 1 for Cash, his Valuable bmall Farm of Q£* Acres, lying within a mile of «v) the Courthouse, upon which is erected the well-built and wellfinished — 6-roomed Dwelling-house, with all necessary and convenient Outbuildings, Washhouse, Dairy, Coach-house, &c. i The land has been nearly all 1 broken up, and is laid down in good English Grasses, and is sub-divided j into 9 paddocks. There is also, adjoining the house— HALF -ACRE of Good-bearing Orchard, well-sheltered by Evergreen Trees. A good Brick Well with a neverfailing supply of water. The Land is some of the best in the District, having been originally covered with bush. Excellent reasons can be given for Selling. SAMUEL HOWAN, Foxton. rnOXTON RACING CLUB. D AUTUMN HACK MEETING, To be held on SATURDAY, APRIL 4th, 1891. President— J. McLennan, Esq. Vice-President— E. S. Thynne, Esq. Judge -F. Robinson, Esq. Stewards and Committee — Messrs. E. S. Thynne, W. B. Rhodes, H. P. 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. Flting Handicap, of 25 soys. ; second horse, 3 soys. from the stakes. Distance, | mile. Nomination, 15b ; acceptance, 10s. 2. Maidbn Hurdli Rack, of 15 eovb. One mile and a distance. Over four hurdles, Sft. 6in. high ; minimum weight, lOst. Post entry, 15s. Open to all horses that have never won public money. 8. Handicap Hubdlb Raci, of 35 eovb. ; second horse, 5 soys. from the stakes. Distance, one mile and a half. Over six hurdles, 3ft. 6in. high. Nomination, 1 soy. ; acceptance, 15s. 4. Autumn Handicap, of 55 soys. ; second horse, 5 soys. from the stakes. Distance, one mile and a half. Nomination, 1 soy. ; acceptance, 30s. 6. Hukry Scurry Handicap, of 25 soys. ; second horse, 5 soys. from the Btakes. Distance, four furlongs. Nomination, 155. ; acceptance, 10s. 6. Publican's Purse Handicap, of 30 soys. ; second horse, 5 soys. from the stakes Distance, one mile and a quarter. Nomination, 1 soy. ; acceptance at the post, 10s. Weightß to be declared after the Autumn Handicap is run. Nominations for all events, except Maiden 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 9 p.m. Definition of a Hack. — A Hack is a horse that has never wpn 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 E. RUSSELL, Hon. Secretary. Submitted and approved, 9th February 1891.— Freeman E. Jackson, Secretary ' Wnnganui Josktjr Clnb.