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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXV, Issue 44, 19 February 1903, Page 4

PATEA RACING CLUB. y Arm UAL MEET iKQ (Tor Hacks only). j * i EABTEE MONDAY, 13TH APRII* g j Patron, W. ffymes, Esq., M.H.H, [ President, 11. 0. Clarke, Esq.; Vice-President', W. Gower, Esq.; Judge, Mr G. William*; Starter, Mr 0. H. Clinvarines; Handicapper, Mr J. E. Henrys ; Clerk of Scales, Mr James Patcrson; Clerk of Course, Mr P. Eastbury; Timekeeper, Mr G. T. Potto j Treasurer, Mr G. W. Booth; Auditor, Mr 11. U. Taylor; Stewards, Messrs H. 0, Clarke, Gilligan, Booth, W. Gower, W. Matthews, Air. Pearce, J. Patcrson, G. T, Potto," W. 0. Symes, G. Williams, Tm. ( unpbell, and Dr. Perceval. , I 4 PROGRAMME. | 1. Handicap Hurdles, of 60 sots ; second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the stakes. Distance, 1} miles, over six flights of hurdles, 3ft. 6in. high. The winner of any hurdle race after the declaration of weights to carry a penalty of lOlhs. Nomination, 16s; acceptance, 20s. To start at 11.31 a.m. 2. Flying Handicap, of 60 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the stakes. Distance, } mile. Nomination, Up; acceptance, 255. To start aft 12.10 p.m. 3. Farmers' Plate, of 40 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the stake*. Distanco, ,1 mile. Entrance, 30s on general entry night For all horse* that have never started for any other race (Farmers' Plates excepted, and winnors of those barred); Welter weight for age; open to all horses trained in, and the hum fide property of resident! within the boundaries of the Patea, Hawera, and Stratford Counties for three months prior to tlio date of starting. To start at 12.40 p.m. 4. Patea Easter Handicap, of 80 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs out of the stakes. Distance, 1J miles. Nomination t0»; acceptance 40s. To start at 1.40 p.m. 0. Kakaramea Stakes, of -40 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the slakes. Distance, about furlongs; weight, Bst; winner of any race to catty 141bs extra. Entrance, 30s on general entry night. To start at 2.20 p.m. 6. Borough Stakes Handicap, of 50 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs oat of the stakes. Distance, 7 furlongs Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 20s. To start at 3 p.m. 7. Alton High Weight Handicap, of 60 *ov*j second horse to receive 10 sovs oat of the stakes. Distance, 1 mile; minimum weight, ,Bst 71b. Nomination, 20*; acceptance, 255. To start at 3.40 p.m. 8. Final Stakes, of 40 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the stakes. Dlitancc, about 4J furlongs. Open to any hack not nominated for any race at this meeting (Kakaramea Stakes and Farmers' Plate excepted, and winner* of these to carry 141ba penalty); weight, 9st. Entrance, 30s on general entry night. To start at 4.10 p.m. DATES OF NOMINATIONS, ACCEPTANCES, AND GENERAL ENTRIES. Nominations up to 8 p.m. on SATURDAY, 14th March, 1003: Weight* declared on MONDAY, 23rd March, 1903- Acceptance* and General Entries up to 8 p.m. OO THUBSDAY, 2nd April, 11)03. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. Definition of a hack.—A Hack i* * horse that has not Won, at the time of nomination, a race of the value of LBO, or rueos of the collective value of L2OO, since the Ist of August, 1899. 2. The winner of any flat race, after (lie declaration of weights, to carry a penalty of 71bs, and of everv additional race 51b* extra in all handicap flat events. . 3. Entries by telegram mutt give fall particulars of the horse, and mutt bo con* firmed in writing at the earliest possible opportunity. 4. Owners, trainers, and .others entering and accepting horses for this meeting are notified that no entries or acceptance* will be received unless accompanied by the necessary amount in cash.

5. No entry will bo received for any race except on this condition: That all dispute*, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shull be decided by a majority of the Stewards, and their decision shall be final. 6. The Stewards reserve the right to alter the time or date for declaration of weight*, nominations, or acceptances. 7. The Handiwtypur may, if he thinks fit, re-handicap any horse winning a race after the declaration of weights. All races to be run under " The New Zealand Rules of Racing." Stakes paid in fall. NOTE.—The Post and Telegraph Office closes at 5 p.m. The Secretary will receive money for investment on the totalizator. R. W. HAMERTON, Secretary. Approved by the Taranaki Metropolitan Club this 27th day of January, 1903. MUSSELL FLEETWOOD, N Seoretaijr. Royal hail ooaoh. - mw plt MOUTH TO OPUNAKK. REDUCTION IN CHARGES. Abridged lime-Table Fares to Hon. Wed. fc Opunake, Leaves Friday. Bingle. Betan Booking Offioe, 8.30. N.PRailway Station, 9 am. _ 10* 0 ... 17* Od aknra... 10.35 a.m. ... 8* Od ... 18* Od Okato ... 12.45 p.m, ... 5* Od ... 8a M Rahctn... 2.20 p.m. ... 3* Od ... 6* Od Abbivks at Opunake 4 jun. Fares to Tnes. Thur. k ■ Mew Plymouth. Leave* Saturday, Single. Betvn Opunake 7.80 a.m. ... 10* Od ... IT* Od Rahotu... 9.10 a.m... 7* 6d ... 18* Od Okato ... 11.30a.m 8i fid ... 6* Od Oakum... 1285 p. m... 2* 6d ... 4* Od Abbivub at New Plymoatb S 30 p.m Heavy Luggage Extra. Dinner each day at Okato, BOOKING OFFICES I Uo-operatlve Stole, Ourrle-rtreet. Mew Plymouth. Fowlers' Boarding House, Opunake In conjunction wit h above servioe, a Luge Waggon ran be airanged for to convey Merchandice, furniture, etc,, at reasonable rates. T. P. HCGHSOM, Propriotor. Okato, Ist January, 1801. NEW PLYMOUTH PARCEL AND LUGGAGE DELIVERY. Cheap and Prompt delivery of PARCELS, LCGOAGK. AND LIGHT GOODS. Approximate Time-table for Trade Parcel* Morning Afternoon Went End Delivery 10 4 Kait „ „ 12 6.80 nterme'iiate Delivery of Oaraal Luggage etc. DEPOT.-At Mrs Motor's, next DaH>t News Office, Corrie-street. H. WOODHAM, Proprietor, Ahnroa.