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Manawatu Standard, Volume IX, Issue 129, 6 May 1885, Page 3

MANAWATU Racing Club. wiNThii "Meeting, To be held on the P.ilmorston North Race Course on 23T11 MAY, ISSS. President. Mr D. IT. Macartlinr, M.IT.R.: Vice-presi-dents, .Messrs H. .UirNiil am] James Lin ton ; ■ Stuwiirds, Mu.-vrs .). J{. Foster- ."r.itt, F. K. Wat-son, W. Akurs, A. H. Fletcher Johnston. 11. J. H. Leigh, W. (.;. Robinson, :md It. .«. Aiir.-iliitm ; Judge, Mr Thomas Knight; Starter, Mr J. C. Nathan ; Handl-e-uppers, The Committee ; Timekeeper, Mr H. W. Hu.vbU.tle; Clerk of Course, Mr J. Lune ; Clerk of Scale s, Mr A. S. Bentley ; Treasurer, Mr J. C. Hanua.

PROGRAMME FOlt THE DAT. 1. Handioai' HcnoLE Rack, 20 soys.; to start at 11a.m. Nomination, 1 sor.; ncenptanee, 1 soy. Distance, 2 miles, over 8 flights of hurdles 3ft Sin high. 2. Hack Hurdle iiack, 10 soys. ; to start at 11.45 a.iv. Post entries of 1 soy. Weight not less than 10 stone. Open to hordes thai have never won public money (hack races excepted). Distance, once round the course. Jockeys to ride m colors. 3. Maiuicx Platk, 15 soys.; to start at 12.30 p.m. Entrance, I soy. Weight for ai*p. Open to hoiou.s tlmt liiiTc never won an ii.ivwtised race prior to date of entry. Distance, 1£ miles. 4. Lawks" PIUtSK, soys., with a sweepstake of 1 soy. to go to the second hor.se ; to start at 1.15 p.m. For hacks that have bet" n the boini tide property of members of thu Manawatu Racing Club for one month prior to date of race. 12 stone up. Gentlemen riders. Distance, I mile. 5. Bnmi day Handicap, 35 soys.; to start at, 2.30 p.m. Nomination, 1 soy. ; acceptance, 1 soy. Distance, 1} miles. C. Hanmoai- Hack Hack, 10 soys. ; to start at 3.15 p.m. Nomination, 10a ; acccptanuo, 10s. For horses tlmt have not won mi advertised nice for six months pi ior to date of nominations (hack races executed j< Nominations mnst be m the hands of the Secretary at 2 p.m. on rucc dny. Weights posted tit Sccretary"s Omce at 2,30 p.m. Acceptances not later than 2.45 p.m. Distance, once round the course. Jockeys to ride m colors. 7. Novel Rack, 20 soys. ; to start 4 p.m. Post Entrance, 1 soy. Weights not less than 8 stone. For horses that have never won an advertised race (hack races excepted). The winner.of this race to become the property of the Stewards, and to be sold immediately after the race. Any other horse m the race may bo claimed for the sum of £20 ; said sum to be paid to the owner, and any further sum realised to go to the funds of the Club. Distance once round the course. Jockeys to ride m colors. NOMINATIONS Will be received, addressed to the Seci'etary, at the Commercial Hotel, Palmerstou North, up to Saturday, the Oth May, at 0 p.m. WEIGHTS Will be declared on Tuesday, 12th May. ENTRIES J For Handicap Hurdles, Mnideu Plate, Ladies' Purse, and Birthday Handicap will close on Wednesday, 20th May, at 3 p.m. RULES AND REGULATIONS. No Entry will he received for any Race except upon this condition,— That all Disputes, Claims, and Objections arising put of the racing shall be decided by a majority of Stewards present, or those whom they may appoint. Their decision upon all points connected with the carrying out of this Programme shall be. final. All Fmtries to be Sealed and addressed to the Secretary, Palmerston North ; Entrance Money Enclosed with Name, Age at the time of Entry, Pedigree, nnd, m case the of Handicaps, Performances of the Jlowi\ Name of the owner, and Colours of the Rider. Any Jockey riding except m the colours entered will be lined 3 soys. When two or more horses start (the property of the same owner) a Distinguishing Colour must be worn. All persons intending to withdraw horses, are required to give notice to that effect to the Secretary or Clerk of the Scales one half-hour before starting. Any person neglecting or refusing to comply with this Rulo sh:ill pay a fine of 5 soys. to the Race Fund. All races to be run under the W.J.C. llulcs. Horses vralking over will only receive half the Stakes. No horse to save . its stakes m any race except where otherwise specified. No Entries or Nominations will be received under any pretence wlwtever after the time specified for closing. Letters bearing the Postmark of the date of Entry, and Telegrams of the same date will be received. No Qualification Fee required. T.KING. Secretary.

THE SPECIAL LINES. 56 pairs Elankots (is <>d to 50s. 22 pieces Imported and Colonial Flannels 9d to 2s Gd white and colors. (Sec our White Flannel at Is.) 18 pieces White Calicoes 3£ to Bs. Standard makes. 12 pieces Superior and Crisp Wincies 5J to Is Od per yard. 44 pieces New Dress Materials from"7£to 3s (id per yard. (See our Costume Cloth m all shades at Is) 135 Jackets, Ulsters and Dolmans, Qualities and prices to suit all purchasers. 28 Girl's and Ladies Costumes, these we bought Job and are selling at Wholesale price.

THE BON MARCH E. SPECIAL LINES. O. M. BOSS & CO. TO CARPENTKRS AND BUILDERS, nnENDERS are invited until noon _L of WEDNESDAY, the 20th of May, 1885, for Alterations and Additions *o the Abercorn, Arms Hotel, Woodville. Plans and Specificatioxs may be seen at my office, Exchange Buildings, Palraerston North, until noon of FRIDAY, the Bth. E. LARCOMB, C.E. and Architect.

VENN & SQUIEE, Steam Woodware Factory, AND Furniture Depot, MAIN-STREET. [Established 1875.] — IN STOCK— Sashes, Doors, Turnery, Mouldings, Glass, and Timber of every description. Sashes from 4s each, Doors from 12s caeh. All Mouldings, Architraves, &c, at correspondingly low prices. Furniture m large variety always m stock, manufactured to order from thoroughly seasoned timber, of sound workmanship and superior finish. The following are a few quotations of our prices : — Skeleton' Mattresses, from 22s lid ; Complete Spring Mattresses, from 40s ; Bedsteads, Iron and Wood, from 20s ; Chairs, from 4s ; Carpets, all patterns and prices,' Brussclls from iJs per yard, Kidderminster from 3s 3d do., Tapestry from 2s «)d do., Jute from lud do. ; Oil and Floor Cloths, from Is Id to 4s 6d ; Linoleum, 2s lid per yd. Hearth Rugs, Fancy Wool, and Door i Mats. Table Cloths. Toilet Sets m handsome designs, all | varieties. Every requisite for Building or Furnishing can be procured at this establishment. Before purchasing elsewhere, apply at the Factory, Main-street. VENN & SQUIRE.