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Manawatu Herald, 12 October 1893, Page 3

THOXTON nACINfI pLUB. HACK MEETINGTo be held on the Foxton Racecourse on MONDAY, JANUARY 22xn, 1894. President : F. Robinson. Vick-Pbesidext : E. S. Thynne. JuixiE : H. F. Davidson. Stewards and Committee : T. P. Williams, J. H. Robinson, W. B. Rhodes, J. R Whyte, J. Ahem, P. Dudson, S. Trask, W. T. Little, A. Strang, J. Davies. Hanoicappkr : John Coyle. Ci-EBK of Scale* : George Gray. Clerk op Cocrsk : F. R. Young. Hon. Treasurer : Walter G. Robinson Timekeeper : A E. T. Nixon Starter : H. Gillies. PROGRAMME. 1. Flying Stakes Handicap, of 40 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stakes ; distance 6 furlongs. Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 1 soy. To start at 11.40 a ra. 2. Trial Hurdle Race, of 25 soys ; second horse to receive .1 soys from the stakes ; 1 mile and a distance, over four flights of hurdles Bft Bin high. Open to all horses that have never won an advertised hurdle race prior to date of entry. Minimum weight 10 stone. Entrance, 1 soy. To start at 12 80 p.m. 8. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 50 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stakes ; distance, H miles, over six flights of hurdles Bft Oin high. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptances, I soy. To start a 1.10 p.m. 4. Foxton Handicap, of 100 soys ; second horse to receive 10 soys from the stakes ; distance, H miles. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 8 soys. The winner of any flat handicap of the value of 50 soys and upwards after declaration of the weights to incur a penalty of Tibs, not accumulative. To start at 2 p.m. », Electric Handicap, of 30 sovb; second horse to receive i> soys from the stakes ; distance, 5 furlongs. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 1 soy. Winner of Flying Handicap to carry a penalty oi Tibs. To start at 2.40 p.m. 6. Stewards' Stakes Handicap, of 50 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stakes ; distance, 11 miles. Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 1 soy. Winner of Foxton Handicap to carry a penalty of Tibs. To start at 8.20 p.m. T. Anxivkrsaky Stakes, of 20 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stakes ; distance, 1 mile. Open to horses that have never won an advertised race of any description up to date of entry. Weight for age. Entrance, 1 soy. To start at 4.15 p m NOMINATIONS For all events, except Trial Hurdles and Anniversary Stakes, close with the Secretary on SATURDAY, 28rd December, 1893, at 9 p.m. WEIGHTS Will be declared on or about the sth of January, 1894. ACCEPTANCES Close on SATURDAY, January 18th, 1894, at 9 p.m. ENTRIES For Trial Hurdles and Anniversary Stakes will close on SATURDAY, 13th January, 1894, at 9 p.m. (acceptance day.) Definition of a Hack. — A Hack is a horse that han never won an Advertised Race (Hack and Hvnter Rates excepted) ; or is nominated for any race at date of entry (Hack and Hunter Race* ercepted.) The Committee reserve the right to alter any of the above dates. All Races to be run under Wanganui Jockey Club Rules, and the Rules of Racing. j. r. McMillan, Hon. Secretary. Approved in accordance with the Rules of Racing. Freeman R. Jackson, Secretary Wanganui Jockey Club. October 6th, 1898. Advance Foxton! FURNITURE. REMOVAL TO TRAM SO EDS, MAIN - STREET, FOXTON. W. H. GERBES, CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER, CABPENTER, AND JOINER. BEGS to thank his Customers for their support during the last three years. Also to announce that he has removed to the Tram Sheds, next to Post Office, where they will get a better Show of Furniture. W. H. GERBES, MAIN -STREET FOXTON.