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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume IX, Issue 1000, 17 November 1881, Page 3

WAERENGA-A-HIKA CALEDONIAN SPORTS. MONDAY, 2nd JANUARY, 1882. Under the Patronage of Messrs. A. McDonald, M.H.R. ; C. D. Bennett, Mayor ; C. D. Pitt, ' C. D. Berry, A. Graham, 8. Stevenson, W. Common, 8. Locke, Montague Smith, T. E. R. Bloomfield S. M. Wilson, M. J. Gannon, J. B. Poynteb and J. Whinray. President : A. McDonald Esq., M.H.R. Stewards :C. D. Pitt Esq.; C. D. Berry Esq. ; A. Graham Esq. ; S. Stevenson Esq. ; T. E R. Bloomfield Esq. ; J, Whinray Esq.; Montague Smith, Esq. Referee : A. Graham Esq. Judge : J. B. Poynteb Esq. Handicapper, Foot Races i C. D. Bebry Esq. Handicapper, Horse Races : E. Dbveby Esq. Clbbk of Scales i Montague Smith Esq. Starter : C. D. Pitt Esq. Secretary & Treasurer : C. D. Berry Esq Programme : [To start at 11 a.m. sharp.] HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 25 sovb., with a sweep of two sovs. each, for acceptors added ; top weight list. 71bs., 2 miles, over 8 flights of hurdles, 3ft. 6in. high ; winner of Boxing Day Hurdles to carry 71bs extra; nomination 1 sov.; acceptance, 2 sovs. [To start at 11.45 a.m.] HANDICAP FOOT RACE, 150 yards ; Ist prize £2, 2nd prize £1 ; entrance, ss. RUNNING HIGH JUMP : Ist prize £l, 2nd 10s ; entrance 2s 6d. HANDICAP FOOT RACE, 200 yards, for boys 16 and under ; Ist prize £l, 2nd 10s j entrance 2s. HANDICAP FOOT RACE, 100 yards ; Ist prize £4, 2nd £1 10s; entrance fee 7s 6d. THROWING THE HAMMER, Ist prize £l, 2nd 10b ; entrance 2s 6d. PUTTING THE STONE, weight about 161bs, Ist prize £l, 2nd 10s; entrance 2s 6d. [To start at 2.30 p.m.] PONY RACE, of 10 sovs., for all ponies under 14£ hands, cutch weights, distance 1 mile, entrance 30s. night of general entry. HANDICAP FOOT RACE, *-mile, Ist prize £5, 2nd £2, entrance 10s. HOP STEP AND JUMP, Ist prize 30s, second 10s. Entrance, 2s. 6d. RUNNING LONG JUMP, Ist prize 30s, 2nd 10s ; entrance 2s 6d. [To start at 3.30 p.m.] TRADESMEN'S HANDICAP, of 25 sovs., with a sweep of 2 sovs. each for acceptors added, the winner of the Boxing Day Handicap to carry 71bs extra ; top weight 10st., distance 2 miles ; nominations 1 sov ; acceptance 2 sovs. HANDICAP FOOT RACE, f-mile ; Ist prize £7, 2nd prize £2, 3rd £1 ■ entrance 12s 6d. HIGH JUMP FOR HORSES, Ist prize £3, 2nd £1 10s. ; entrance 10s. FENCE JUMP FOR HORSES, water, hurdle and scrub, Ist prize £5 ; entrance « 10s. GREASY PIG, Ist prize the Pig. Conditions for Horse Races. Three horses to start for each Race, or only half the money will be given. The Auckland Jockey Club Rules will be strictly adhered to, unless where otherwise specified. No entries shall be received except on these conditions : That all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing, shall be decided by a majority of the Stewards, or those whom they may appoint, and their decision shall be final. Any Jockey riding except in colours entered or proper jockey costume, will be fined 20s. Any person entering a protest shall deposit the sum of £3 with the Stewards, and such protest proving frivolous, the amount shall be forfeited to the Race Fund. Entries for the Tradesmen’s Handicap and Handicap Hurdle Race will close at 8 p.m. sharp on SATURDAY, 3rd December next, at the Masonic Hotel Gisborne. Acceptances for Handicap Hurdles and the Tradesmen’s Handicap, enclosing colors, night of General Entry, Masonic Hotel Gisborne, SATURDAY, 24th December next, at 8 p.m. sharp. All sweeps to be paid on night of General Entry. Conditions for Foot Entries for the 150 yards, 100 yards, 1-mile and i-inile handicaps will close on night of General Entry, December 24th, at 8 o’clock at the Masonic Hotel Gisborne. Entries for other events to close on the ground with the Secretary. Three entries for each race, or only half the prize money will be given. The decision of Judge and Referee to bo final in every instance, THE J BATTERY BAND WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE ALL DAY. All Stakes will be paid away at Waerenga-a-hika Hotel on Tuesday, January 3rd, at 8 p.m. sharp, less 5 per cent. C. D. BERRY, 178 Hon. Sec. and Treasurer,