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Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 119, 15 April 1884, Page 4

PALMEISBTON NORTH WINTER RAOHJ MEETING. To be held on ' aiEß\^ «:iRTHDAY, SATURDAY, MAY 24th, 1884. i ON THE PALMERSTON NORTH RACE COURSE. Stewards -*- Messrs Thos. King, E. Brown, W. T. Wood, A. Bentley, E. Collins, W. G; .Robinson, S. Sherman. - ; . . Judge— J. Fenton Starter — J. C. Nathan . :i [ Clerk of Scales— H. Leigh , Clerk of Course — J; Jjane . Handicapper—Mex. Higgie .-'■ Timekeeper- — Hi W. Haybittle Hon. Treasurer— Thoa. King PROGRAMME FOR THE DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 25 ! sovs. Nomination 1 soy, acceptance 1 sqv,2 . miles, over 8 flights of hurdles 3fb 9in. To start at 11a.m. sharp. . 2. Hack Hurdle Race of 10 soys — •• Once round the course, post entries of 1 soy, weight not to be under 9 stone, open to all hor.-es that have never been cnte» ed for any ad vertised race. Hack Races excepted. Jockeys to ride m colours. To start at 11.45. a.m. 3. Maiden Plate of 15 soys. — En- j trauce 30 shillings, weight for age, dis- ■ tance 1£ miles, open to all horses that have never won public money, priori to date of entry, hack laces excepted. Any horse entered for the above, winning a race between date of entry and race, to Gar ty a penalty of sib. To start at 12.30 p.m. 4. Novel Race of 20 soys, oncer ijound the course, post entries of 1 soy, weight not to be less than 8 stone. For all horses which have been the \>ona fide property of residents wilhin the Borough boundary, since first day of January, 1884, and 1 J £h"ati have never been entered for an' advertised race, hack races excepted.. The winnier of this race to becduie' the properly of the Stewards, and to be sold immediately after the "vac'e. Any. other horse m the race may bo claimed for the sum of £20, the said sum to be paid to the ownev, and any further sum realised, to go to the funds of the meeting. To start at 1.15 p.m. 5. Palmerston Guinects. , A, Handicap of 50 Guineas. Nomination. 1. guinea, acceptance 2 guineas, distance, If miles. To start at 2.30 p.'nij '■ 6. Trademen's Purse of 5 soya.Entrance 10s. Once round the course. Catch weights. For bona fide business hacks, that have been used m connection with the working of any business, within the Borough for 3 months prior to date of race. :- . !i. Flying Handicap of 25 soys.— Notttination 1 soy, acceptance 1 soy, distance fof a mile. To start at 3.45. p.m. 8. Tlie . Officials' Hack Race.-— A Sweepstake ot X soy, with s'sbvs added. Once round the course. Weight not to be less than 12 stone. Open to hacks that have never won public money, the bona fide property of those who hold . office m connection «vith this meeting, either hs Stewards, Office Bearers, or Committee- Competitors must ride their own horses, and appear m proper racing costume. To start at 4.30 p.m. JNonrinations fill be, , receive^, addressed to the Secretary, at the Commercial Hotel, Palmerston Nor thj up to Monday, April 21, at 8 p.m. Weights will be declared on Monday, sth May. . ... ' > r <■' '■'■ Entries and acceptances: close ;on Thursday, 15th Ma}'j at 8 p.m..

RULES AND KEGULATIONS. No Entry* will be rceivtd for any Races except upon this condition, — That all Disputes Olftims and Obj ctions arising out of the rocin£ shall be dt ci ed by a majority of th« Stewards present, or those whom they mqy .appoint. Their decision upon all points connected with the carryitag out of toia yPxogrammß shall be final. - ; ' : AH' Entr.es to be Sealed aa<! Bcidreßsed to the Secretary, i'almerstbaifc'rth, Entrance Money enclosed with Nan.i9> Age at the tioie of Entry, i'eJigree, an'i m the case of Handicaps, Perform <:ncesof the Horce, Name of tho Ownei, and Colours of the Uider* Any J«ck»-y riding except m the colours entered will be fineti3sovs, ; , '' •■ j When two or more feorseßatatt (the property of the 6ame 'owner)'a Ipi^tiri-' guishing Colour must b^ Worn, 1 i ? AH persons mtend.ng'to Withdraw horses, are required vtb'gife Notice 1 to that effect to the Secretary or C|erk of the Scales one balfshpur before starting. Any person neglecting or refusing to ; n< mply with this t-ule shall pay a fine 'of 5 so vs. to the Race Fund. Ail races to be run under the W. J.O. Rules. ; "'■••■■;;■ '•' - y ■■ - i; ' - : \ '■'■■' Horsea wa'kingoVer wiironly teceiye 1 half the stakes., ■ -'■;•'-'''.) ' ! '"'' \ '■">■■ No horse to save its 1 stakes m any race excet t :wh>.re otherwise specified. ; No Emries or iSominations will bet ..received under any pretence whatever after the time specified for closing. 1 Letters bearing the Postmark ot the, date of entry, and Telegrams of the same date, « ill be received. : ; A qualification fie of ten shillings, will be required from all ownprs, .of. horses' (^omiuated), who-haVe not „a^ | ready subscribed 10s i towardß'the- fu^ds of this meeting. : •■'••.'' ■ THiObv Hi WALTON^, : Secretary. , . ._ •' - - • -■'■■ >-i '^ ; FOR SALE. J j , . [HE Standard Steam X Power equal to four horse, jP, ortabl^. Tubular; Boiler. Eir^t-clas?; Government Cortificate. -Very jiaudy. Double Cylinder. One of itue best engines of its size and power and Strongest boilers m the North Island. Would bo useful m brewery, woodware factory, or for firewood Cutting* Very economical m fuel. Burns either wood or coal. In excellent ordei\" peliy^r^ can be given about Slay., Also, jire-i wood circular saw for sale ;^spindleframe, belting and all complete. Engine can bo seen working ev^eiiy day Apply at Standard Office; 1 lj : ;; PAPER BAGS. : ;' ; DRAPERS' Millinery "Bags ifroni 15/- per thousiind. Sanar-les at Standard Office. ■ •• ; -c'