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Manawatu Herald, 6 October 1896, Page 4

yw^iiiiiii.MMn ■■■— . PALMERSTON NORTH Trotting Club. SPRING MEETING, To be held on the Manawatu Sports Associations' Grounds PALMERSTON NORTH, OS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1896. President, Mr R. Edwardi ; Vice Presidents, Messrs W. R\ an and \V. F. Brown ; Stewards, M» ssrs G. M. Snelson, P. A. Herman, T. V. Prtjtor, J. Manning, E. W. Seeker, J. R. McMillan, J. R. Mon'.ague ; Judge, Mr Thos. Knight ; Timekeeper, Mr R. Stevens; Clerk of Scales, Mr J. Manning; Ha r dicapp rs, The Committee; Tieasurer, Mr Jubal Fleming. PROGRAMME. 1. Maiden Handicap TnoT, of 20 soys (Srddk) To s art at 12 noon. Second horse to receiv- 3 boys. from the stakes. For horses that have not won an advertised trot either in saddle or harness at time of starting. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. Two miles. 2. PALMERSTON NORTH HANDICAP TROT, Of 50 soys. (Saddle.) To start at 12.-15 p.m. Second horse to receive 7 soys., and the third horso 3 soys. from the stakes. Nomination, 1 soy. ; acceptance, 30b. Two and a half miles. 3. Handicap Pont Trot, of 20 soys. (Harness). To start at 1.30 p.m. Second pony to receive 3 soys. from the stakes. Nomination, 10s; acceptance 10s. Height, 14.2 and under. Two miles. 4. Handicap Pony Flat Race, of 15 soys. To start at 2.15 p.m. Second pony to receive 2 soys from the stakes. Nomination, sa; acceptance, 10s. Height, 14.2 and under. Minimum weight, 8 stone. Six fur ongs. 6. Manawattj Handicap Trot, of 50 soys. (Harness.) To s'artat3 p.m. Second horse to receive 7 soys., and the third horse 3 soys. from the stakes. Nomination, 1 sot. ; acceptance, 30s. Three miles. 6. Polo Cup, of 10 soys. (Plate or specie.) To start at 3.45 p.m. Weight. 12st 21b, with an allowance of 3lbs for every J inch uuder 14 hands. Minimum -weight, 10ot 61bs. Entry, 103. For ponies certified to be the property of Members of Polo Clubs affiliated to the N.Z. Polo Association. Gentlemen riders. Four furlongs. 7. Electric Handicap Trot, of 25 soys. (Saddle.) To start at 4.30 pm. Second horse to receive 5 soys. from tbe stakes. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance. 15s. One mile. 8. Pont Handicap Htodle3, of 10 soys. To start at 5.15 p.m. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, free. Over four nights of hurdles 3 feet high. Minimum weight, 831 7 bs. Height, 14.2 and under. One niiie. NOMINATIONS, WEIGHTS, ACCEPTANCES. Nominations for all events, except Polo Cap, close on Tuesday, October 6tb, at 9 pm. Handicaps to appear on Tuesday, Octobor 13th. Acceptances, and entry for Polo Cup, dose on Tuesday, October 20th, at 9 p.m. C. C MILES, Sfcretary. RULES AND REGULATIONS. All ponies to be mea r ured bqfnn; starting. Nominators must state the bona fide owner of horses. Previous performances of the horsrs to be given at time of nomination, also colors of the riders. All horses must be ridden and driven out. If distanced by first horse, second and third money wi'l bo paid to ihe winner. All protests to bs accompanied by a fee of 2 soys., to be forfeited if the protest is not sustained. All disputes and objections arising out of the Racing shall be decided by a majority of the Stewards present, -whose decision shall be final, and shall not be ' questioned in any Court of Law. Entries only received on this condition. To be run under the Rues of the-North and South Island Trotting Associations of New Zealand. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross amount of all Stakes. New Zealand LOAN 4 MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (Limited.) Wool !~~ Wool ! Unrivalled facilities for the dis* play of large or small clips. Moderate Charges and Prompt Account Sales with Cash Remittances. No charge made for lots offered and not sold if shipped to London through toe Company, Absolute protection afforded by Special Clause in Company's Articles of Association. Sheepskins, Hides, Tallow, &c, received for sale, and disposed of on arrival in Btore. Liberal Cash Advances Free of Commission. R. M. MoKnight, T. H. Hanna, Produce Department. Manager. E. S. Thynne, Agent, Foxton. NEW ZEALAND Insurance Company. Head Officer ... Auckland. Established 1859. Capital .. .. £1,000,000 Paid up capital and reserve funds . . 435,000 Bisks accepted at Lowest Current Batej J. C. HANNA, Manager. T. F GIBSCN, Local Agent.