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Patea Mail, Volume VIII, Issue 960, 17 November 1882, Page 1

Wanganui 'Notices. New Clovers, Grass Seeds, &c. THE Undersigned begs respectfully to inform the settlers on this coast that he has just receeived a large shipment of Clovers, Lucerne, Sanfoin, &c., in fine condition, and has to arrive, ex Alastor, now due, a further supply of 40 hhds of Clovers, Natural Grasses, &c. From long experience in the Seed Trade, and Importing as I do direct from the Home market, I am in a position to supply ail imported Seeds ns low as'any in the trade. lean also offer a large quantity of the finest Canterbmy, Poverty Bay, and local grown Rye Gras, Timothy, Cocksfoot, Italian Eye Grass, which is now coming to hand in fine condition. GARDEN AND- FLOWER SEEDS In Great Variety. N.B.—Special quotationsjto large buyers. Samples post free on'application. JAMES - LAIRD, Wholesale and Retail Seedsman, Tango Quay, Wanganui. To the Public. Ladies & gentlemen,—i beg to draw your kind attention to the fact that'l have Just Landed a number of Beal American Housewives’ Cooking Stoves, and I should esteem a visit from those who would like to inspect them. For beauty of Design, Finish, and Economy of Fuel they are not to be equalled. Please do call early, as they are moving off very rapidly. I would also wish to impress upon the minds of a discerning public that my Large and Varied Stock of New American Locks and Latches is being opened up, and promises to give every satisfaction. I would also draw attention to the fact that I import Direct from the Home and- other Markets. I have Largo Shipments coming forward in the “ John Gambles,” “ Pleoine,” and other vessels, now nearly due, and to make room for these Goods, I am selling much Below Ordinary Rates, as-a visit will convince. R. C. HOLCROFT, Wholesale and Retail Ironmonger, Victoria Avenue. SPECIALITIES. Agricultural Implements Deering’s Twine Binders and extras Sewing Machine Needles and extras Jey’s Sheep Dip American Rubber Paint. Garden and Agricultural Seeds. Sporting. A N A I A RACES. BOXING DAY. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1882. President—Captain Good. Judge—Mr Andrew Young. Clerk of Course—Mr H. Hughes. Clerk of the Scales—Mr A. Budge. Starter—Mr R. E. Mcßae. Treasurer—Mr Charles Carr. Handicapper—Mr J. Chadwick. Stewards : Messrs. W. L. Martyn, Andrew Hastie, D. Hughes, F. Paneti, F. McGovern, Mitchell, J. M. Byrne, J. Chadwick. PROGRAMME. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, o£ 25 sovs. Two miles ; over 8 flights of hurdles, 3ft. 9in. high. Nomination, 1 sov.; acceptance, 1 sov. To start at 11.80 a.m. • i 2. Hack Hurdle Race, of 10 sovs. One mile. Lowest weight, lOst. The winner to be sold for 25 sovs,; any surplus to go to the fund. Entry, 1 sov. 3. Maiden Plate, of 20 sovs. If miles. Weight for age. For' horses that have never won an advertised race at time of entry; hack races excepted. Entrance, 2 sovs- . 4. Handicap Trotting Race, of 16 sovs. Thioo miles. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 1 sov. 5. Manaia Handicap, of 50 sovs.; second horse to receive 10 sovs. from the stakes. Distance, If miles. Nomina* tion, 305.; acceptance, 2 sovs. 6. Hack Flat Race, of 10 sovs. One mile. Entrance, 1 sov. No weight under Bst. Winner to be sold for £25 ; any surplus to go to the fund. 7. Parihaka Cup, of 10 sovs. ; second horse to receive 50s from the stakes. Two miles. For bona fide Maori horses and Maori riders. No weight under 10st. Entrance, 10s. (This prize given by Mr Martyn.) 8. Forced Handicap, of 15 sovs. One mile. Nomination, for winners, 1 sov. ; losers, free ; acceptance, 1 sov, Nominations for Handicap Hurdles. Manaia Handicap, and Handicap Trotting Race to be in the hands of the Secretary on or before Monday, 27th November, 1882. Weights declared Saturday, 9th Dec., 1882, Acceptances and entries for the Maiden Plate close on Saturday, 16th December, 1882. The rules of the Wanganui Jockey Club will be adhered to, as far as practicable. All nominations to contain age, name, color, sex, pedigree, and performances of horses, and name of owner. Colors of riders to be sent in with acceptances. No entries will be received for the above races except on the following condition ; —That the decision of the stewards on all points shall be final.