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New Zealand Spectator and Cook's Strait Guardian, Volume V, Issue 361, 17 January 1849, Page 2

RURAL SPORTS.

prize, £30. To take place at convenient intervals. Foot Race For the Military. , For the Civilians. " „ For the Maories. Jumping in Sacks. Jingling Match. Foot Hurdle Race Climbing a Greasy Pole. Grinning through a^ Horse Collar. Wheelbarrow Race Quoit Match. Catching a Soaped-neck Goose. A Grand War Dance. Judge — Major Baker. — Sub-Committee, G* Moore, R. Davis, G. Levy, J. O. Hamley, E. Roe, J. H. Dawkin, P. M. Hervey, J. Johnson, D. Scott. A Meeting of the Sub-Committee for the above Sports will attend at Davis 1 Commercial Rooms, Lambton-quay, on Thursday and Friday evenings next, the 18th and 19th instant, to receive entrances for the Races and Regatta to take place on the 22nd. All Entrances to be handed to the Treasurer in writing sealed. W. B. Rhodes, Treasurer. David Scott, Secretary. Wellington, 13th January, 1849.

BURNHAM WATER RACES.

Committee. Lieutenant- Colonel M'Cleverty J. W. Marshall, Esq., 65th Regiment Captain Newenham, 65th Regiment Honorable H. W. Petre Captain Sharp' Mr. J. M. Taylor Mr. G. Hunter Mr. Hickson Mr. John Johnston Mr. W. Bromley, Junior Major Baker Lieutenant Gordon, 65th Regiment J tjd q c — Lieutenant - Colonel M' Cleverty . Stewards — Major Baker, Mr. D. Wakefield, and Captain Newenham. Clerk of the Course — Mr. W. Allen.

THE RACES will take place on Burnham Water Course as follows : — On Monday, 29th January, To start at half-past Eleven,

A Purse of £ , added to c Sweepstakes of Two Guineas each. Heats, twice round the Course, over hurdles 3 feet 9 inches high — six leaps in each heat — open to all horses. Weights, 4 yearold, 10 stone 71b.; 5 years, 11 stone ; 6 years and aged, 11 stone 71b. Second horse to save his stakes.

To start at half -past One,

The Produce Cup, value 50 Guineas, to be run for by the 4 year- old produce of Ether or Riddlesworth. Entrance Two Guineas each. To start from South end of the Course— once round and in. Weights, 10 stone — Heats, three to start or no race.

To start at hdlf-past Two,

Burnham Water Stakes, value £ , added to a Sweepstakes of Two Guineas each. Heats, twice round the Course — open to all horses. Weights, 6 year-old and aged, 10 stone 7 lb.; 5 years, 10 stone ; 4 years, 9 stone 71b ,■ 3 years, 8 stone 71b. Second horse to save his stakes.

On Tuesday, 30th January. To start at half past Eleven.

Beaten Stakes, for all Horses that have started and not won in the Hurdle Race of the first day — subject to the same conditions and weights as for the Hurdle Race. Entrance £1. Stakes £ . Two to start or no race.

To start at half past Twelve. The Ladies Purse of £ /added to a Sweepstakes of. Two Guineas each — Gentlemen riders —heats, twice round the Course. Weights, 6 year-old aud aged, 12 stone: 5 years, 11 stone 7 lb. ; 4 years, 11 stone ; 3 years, 10 stone.

To start at half past One.

The Licensed Victuallers Purse of £ , added to a Sweepstakes of One Guinea each. Heats, twice round the Course — Catch Weights.

To start at half past Two.

Beaten Stakes, for all Horses that have started and not won in the Flat Race of the first day. Entrance £1. Prize £ . Subject to the same conditions and weights as for the flat raee — two to start or no race.

In all races (where not above enumerated,) three horses to start, or the public money will not be given. There will be a distance post. There will be no distance post in the Hurdle Race. In all races Mares and Geldings allowed 31b. Thorough-bred horses to carry 71b. extra. All disputes to be settled by the Stewards, and their decision to be final.Objections to the age of horses, &c, to be made and disposed of previous to the races, and a written notice thereof to be given to the Stewards, or the Clerk of the Course, at least one hour previous to the hour fixed for starting. Thirty minutes between the heats. A Bell will be rung at the end of twenty minutes for saddling, and the start will take place punctually at the half hour. Weights and Scales will be provided on the Course. All Dogs running at large on the Course will be destroyed. Parties wishing to erect Booths, must do so under the direction of the Clerk of the Course. Fee £2. All entrances to be made from £ past 7 to 9 o'clock on Thursday evening, 25th instant, at Barrett's Hotel. It is requested - that any notices of matches may be given to the Stewards at the time of the entry for, the above races. KENNETH BETHUNE, Secretary and Treasurer. Settling day, Wednesday, 31st instant, at Mr. Allens Commercial Rooms, at 1 o'clock. Wellington, January 4, 1849.