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New Zealand Spectator and Cook's Strait Guardian, Volume V, Issue 362, 20 January 1849, Page 2

To start at half-past One, The Produce Cup, value 50 Guineas, to be run for by tbe 4 year- old produce of Ether or RiddleHworfh. 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 half-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 sameconditionsand 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 and 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 ot £ , added to a Sweepstakes of One Guinea each. Heats, twice rcund 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, acd 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 piovided on the Course. All Dogs running at large on the Course will be destioyed. 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 i past 7 to 9 o'clock on Thursday evening, 25th instant, at Barrett's Hotel. 1 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 BE'fHUNE, Secretary and Treasurer. Settling day, Wednesday, 31st instant, at Mr. Allens Commercial Rooms, at 1 o'clock. Wellington, January 4, 1849.

BURNHAM WATER RACES. THE Committee are requested to meet at Mr. Allens Commercial Rooms, on TUESDAY, 23rd instant, at 4 o'clock. Kenneth Bethune f Treas. and Sec. Wellington, January 20, 1849. -

RACE DINNER.

THE Annual Race Dinner will come off This Evening, at 6 o'clock, at Barrett's Hotel. Gentlemen desirous of attending are requested to give in their names as early as convenient. Tickets 55., to be had at the Hotel. Wellington, January 20, 1849.

Anniversary Ball.

rp HE Sports to terminate with the Anniversary | Ball and Supper, which will take place on Wednesday evening, January 24th, at the Britannia Saloon, under a Committee of Management Tickets 7s. 6d. to admit a Lady and Gentleman. — To be had of the following Gentlemen, who have been appointed as Stewards :—: — Major Baker, Messrs. D. Scott,"E. Roe, sen., G. Moore, J. Johnson, D. Wallace. W. B. Rhodes. The whole of the arrangements undei the immediate direction of Mr. J. H. Marriott, who is now busily engaged in re-decorating the Saloon for the occasion. Wellington, 13th January, 1849.

For Launceston, or Hob art Town, Should sufficient inducement offer. ''a&Pi rp HE Fine Fast sailing Schooner Jjgg. X SHAMROCK, tons burthen, will sail in a few V9sE99 or freight or passage apply to W. B. Rhodes. Wellington, 20th January, 1849.

FOR SALE. THE CARGO OF THE "SHAMROCK," From Launceston, AND NOW BEING LANDED. £» £" O tags Union Mills Flour \3*Jmt 50 do. Oats 3000 feet Boards and Scantling W. B. Rhodes & Co, " Te Aro, 30th January, 1849.

REDUCTION IN MAIZE. NEW ZEALAND Maize 3s. .First Quality Do. do. 2s. Second Quality N. S. W. do in 3 bushel bags 10s., bags included. * An allowance to Wholesale Purchasers. Johnson & Moork. Wellington, l7th'J*nnary, 1849.