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Patea Mail, 18 February 1882, Page 2

Sporting JgJ GMONT RACING CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. FRIDAY, 24th MARCH, 1882. President : Hon. Major Atkinson, M.H.R. Vice-President : J. Livingston, Esq. Stewards : Mr Marlin F. Baird Mr R. H. Nolan Mr W. L. Mnrtyn Mr F. 11. Brett Mr J. Crocker Mr H. S. Peacock Mr R. E. Mcßae. Starter : Mr J. Burke. Clerk of the Course : Mr H. I. Davis. Clerk of the Scales ; M. J. C. Yorke. Hanuicapper : Mr William Hately. Timekeeper : Mr D. Carroll. Judge ; Mr Freeman R. Jackson. PROGRAMME ; 1. Handicap Hurdles, of 30 sovs.; 2 miles ; over nine flights of liurdles, :3ft. 9in, high ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 2 sovs. To start at 11.30 o’clock. 2. Hack Hurdle Race, of 10 sovs. ; entrance, l .sov, ; post entry ; one mile and a distance ; weights not less than lOst. For all horses that have never won an advertised race, hack races excepted. To start at 12 o’clock. 3. Flying Handicap, of 30 sovs.; J-mile ; nomination, 1 sov. ; acceptance, 2 sovs. Winner of any handicap of the value of 30 sovs. or more after declaration of weights to carry 61b. extra. To start at 12.30 o’clock. 4. Hack Race, of 7 sovs. ; distance about 1 mile ; entrance, 1 sov. Post entry. For all horses that have never won an advertised race, hack races excepted. To start at 1.15 o’clock. 5. Egmont Handicap, of 100 sovs. ; second horse to receive 20 sovs. from the stakes ; nomination, 2 sovs. ; acceptance, 4 sovs. ; distance, 2 miles. Winner of any handicap of the value of 100 sovs. or more after declaration of weights to carry 51b. extra. To start at 2 o’clock. 6. Railway Plate, of 30 sovs.; 1£ miles ; weight for age ; entrance, 2 sovs. To start at 3 o’clock. 7. District Race Handicap, of 40 sovs. ; distance, 2 miles ; nomination, 1 sov.; acceptance, 2 sovs. Open to all horses owned for six months prior to time of entry by hand fide residents who have been living between the White Cliffs and the Manawatu River for that time. Winner of Egmont Handicap to carry 51b. extra. To start at 4 p.m. 8. Consolation Stakes Handicap, of 20 sovs. ; for all beaten horses ; 1 mile and a distance ; nomination, 1 sov.; acceptance, 1 sov. To start at 4.45 o’clock. RULES. No entry will be received for any races except upon this condition —that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by a majority of the 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 entries to be sealed and addressed to the Hon. Secretary, Hawera, entrance money enclosed, with the name, age at time of entry, pedigree, and, in case of handicaps, performances of the horse, name of the owner, and colors of the rider. Any jockey riding except in the colors entered will be fined 3 sovs. When two or more horses start, the property of the same owner, a distinguish iug color must be worn. Any person neglecting or refusing to comply with this rule shall pay a fine of 2 sovs. to the race fund. All races to be run under the W.J.C. Rules. Horses walking over will only receive half the stakes. Qualification Fee for Non-members, HI. No other nominations will be received under any pretence whatever after the time specified for closing. Letters bearing the postmark of the date of entry, and telegrams of the same date, will be received. 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 rule, shall pay a fine of 5 sovs. to the race fund. The second horse saves his stakes in all races, except otherwise stated. Nominations for the Handicap Hurdles, Flying Handicap, Egmont Handicap, and District Race Handicap, will close at the Hon. Secretary’s Office, Hawera, on the 6th March, at 9 p.m. Weights declared on 13th March. Acceptances and general entries will close on 18th March, at the Hon. Secretary’s Office, Hawera, at 9 p.m. CHARLES RANSON, Hon. Sec.

Public Notices. Catholic Church. FATHER L:i Menant de Chesnais, S.M., will OPEN a MISSION in the Church at Patea on Sunday next, at 7 p.m. Father Grogan will celebrate MASS on Sunday at 11 a.in., and will announce the Missioner lor the evening. The Mission will last eight entire days. Mass will take place each morning at 7 o’clock; Sermon at 9-30; Instruction for Children at 3-30 afternoon ; and Sermon each evening at 7 o’clock. F. GROGAN, S.M. HARMONIC HALL ! MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20th, 1882. For One Night Only ! ROBSON! ROBSON! ROBSON ! THE Eminent Tragedian, Humorist, & Musician will give a performance as as above, assisted by M. LORENZ, the Talented Pianist. M. LORENZ in his charming Piano Solos. The Bishop of Melbourne on Robson’s Recitals: “Mr Robson, by bis great powers as a reciter of the works of our greatest authors, has in my opinion solved the difficult problem of combining the highest form of amusement with mental and spiritual profit.” Admission—3s and 2s. Hare Opportunity ! FOR SALE,— THAT Magnificent Freehold Property situated on the celebrated VVhenuakura Block, about 3 miles from the Town of Patea, being Sections 7, 8, and 10, containing 330 acres ; securely fenced and sub-divided ; together with Dwelling House, Yards, and Farm Buildings. Given in with the purchase will be the present owner’s right to run on Section II (adjoining) containing 140 Acres. Apply to R. E. McR AB, Auctioneer, Manaia, or to W. COWERN, Auctioneer, Patea. Waimate Plains. Crown Lands Office,, Patea, 19 January, 1882. FURTHER Sale of 6125 Acres of RURAL BUSH LAND, For CASH by Public Auction, AND On DEFERRED PAYMENTS on Application. Rural Bush Land in Block XIII. Kaupokonui, and Block V. Ngaire Survey Districts. Residence hot compulsory. 'FOR CASH. Sections 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18,19, 21, 22, 25, and 26, Block XIIL, Kaupokonui Survey District f2,275 acres) ; upset prices from 30s to 40s per acre. And Sections 73, 75, 77, 78, 79, 81, 82, 83, 85, 86, 87, 90, 91, 92, Block Y., Ngaire Survey District (1,850 acres) ; upset prices from 25s to 30s per acre. ON DEFERRED PAYMENTS. Sections 4, 9, 11, 15, 20, 23, and 24, Block XIII., Kaupokonui Survey District (1,020 acres) ; upset prices from 35s to 45s per acre. And Sections 74, 76, 80, 84, 88, 89, Block Y., Ngaire Survey District (980 acres); upset prices from 30s to 35s per acre. The Cash Sections will be offered for sale by public auction, at Hawera, on Wednesday, the 22nd February. Deferred Payment Sections will be open for application at Patea and Hawera, on Monday, the 20th February next. Contested applications for any of the Deferred Payment Sections will be decided on the 22nd February, at Hawera, immediately before the auction sale of the Cash Land. The Sections in Block XIIL, Kaupokonui, abut on the continuous Native Reserve, between the Aurora Road and the Oeo River. The Sections in Block V., Ngaire, lie to the westward of the Waingongoro River, and are connected with the railway line by cleared road-lines. The bush is mainly light timber, soft woods, and a few rata, and the land is well watered. Full particulars may be obtained and plans inspected at any Land Office in the colony. C. A. WRAY, Commissioner of Crown Lands.

B». A. ADAMS, Wholesale and Retail Draper and Importer, PATE A, opening liis First Shipment of Spring and Summer Ex WAVE QUEEN, from London, TS NOW Goods, COMPRISING ALL THE NOVELTIES for the COMING SEASON, SELECTED IN THE HOME MARKETS , And Marked at a Small Advance on ENGLISH COST —o R. A, Adams being now a Large Direct Importer of Drapery and Clothing, places him, as regards prices, in a position equal to the wholesale merchants, by saving thenprofit, thereby enabling him to sell Retail at Wholesale Prices. The Millinery, Hats, Bonnets, Stays, Baby Linen, and Underclothing is under the management of a qualified lady. . , . Clothing, Machine or hand-made—the largest selection and best value in the colony. A large stock of New Tweeds, just opened up. Tailoring and Dress Making, in all its branches, on the premises. Instructions for self-measurement, for Tailoring and Dress Making, with samples by post, on applies tion. Country orders carefully and promptly atttended to. Shipments to arrive ex Wairoa and Ocean Steamers rcgulailyjto keep the stock assorted up with the newest goods out. R, A. Adams, Wholesale and Retail Draper and Imoorter, Patea.