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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXV, Issue 47, 23 February 1903, Page 4

PATEA KAOING CLUB. 'A. kndal Meeting Hacks only). PASTES MONDAY, 13th APRIL, 1903. Patron, W. Symes, Esq., M.H.R.; President, J H. 0. Clarke, Esq.; Vice-President, W. ( Gower, Est,.; Judge, Mr G. Williams; Itartor, Mr 0. H. Chavanncs; Handicaper, Mr J. E. Henrys ; Clerk of Scales, Mr ames Patcrson; Clerk of Course, Mr P. Eastbury; Timekeeper, Mr G. T. Potto ; Treasurer, Mr G. W. Booth ; Auditor, Mr H. H. Taylor; Stewards, Messrs H. 0. Clarke, Gilligan, Booth, W. Gower, W. Matthews, Alf. Pearce, J. Patcrson, G. T. Potto, W. 0. Symes, G. Williams, Tas. Campbell, and Dr. Perceval. PROGRAMME. I. Handicap Hurdles, of 50 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the stakes. Distance, 1J 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 lOlbs. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 20s. To start at 11.31 a.m. T Flying Handicap, of CI sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs out of the stakes. Distance, f mile. Nomination, Iss j acceptance, 255, To start at 12.10 I ?:■v." ' '• 8. Farmers' Plate, of 40 sovs ; second horse , to receive 10 sovs out of the stakes. I Distance, 1 mile. Entrance, 30s on * general entry night. For all horses i that have never startpd. for any other ' race (Farmers' Plates excepted, and j Winners of those barred); Welter weight ; for ago; open to all horses trained in, and the bona fide property of residents ( within the boundaries of the Patea, > Hawera, and Stratford Counties for three months prior to the 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, l\ miles. Nomination 20s; acceptance 40s. To start at 1.40 p.m. b. Kakaramea Stakes, of 40 sovs; second, horse to receive 10 sovs Qu,t; of Hie slakes. Distance, about 4J furlongs'; ' weight, Bst; winner of any race to carry 141bs extra. Entrance, 30s on general entry night. To start at 2.20 p.tn, 6. Borough Stakes' Handicap, of 50 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs out of tie stakes. Disiance, 7 furlongs. ) Nomination, 15s j acceptance, 20s. To start at 3 p.m. 7. Alton High Weight Handicap,of GO sovs; second horse to receive 1Q sovs out of tb.e stakes, Distance, 1 mile; minimum Weight, Bst 71b. Nomination, 2Cs; acceptance, 255. To start at 3.40 p.m. 8. Final Stakes, of 40 sovs ; second horse to receive l.i sovs out of the stakes. Distance, about 4J furlongs. Open to any hack not nominated for any race at this meeting (Kakaramea Stakes ami Farmers' Plate excepted, and winners of these to .cany Mlbs penally); 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, 1!)03: Weights declared on MONDAY, 23rd March, 1903. Acceptances and General Entries up to 8 p.m. on THURSDAY, ?nd April, 1903. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. Definition of a hack.—A Hack is a I horse that has not won, at the time of j nomination, a race of the value of LBO, or I ra.vs of the collective value of L2OO, since the Ist of August, 1899. 2. The winner of any Hat race, after the declaration of weights, to carry a penalty of 71bs, and of every additional race 61bs extra I in all handicap flat events. I 3. Entries by telegram must give full particulars of the horse, and must bo con-

i firmed in writing at the earliest possible | opportunity, : 4. Owners, trainers, and others entering and accepting horses for this meeting are notified that no eniries or acceptances will j be received unless accompanied by tho I necessary amount in cash. 5. No entry will be received for any race except on this condition: That all disputes, . claims, and objections arising out of tho ; racing shall be decided by a majority or tho I Stewards, and their decision shall be final. ! 6. The Stewards reserve the right to alter ] the time or date for declaration of weights, I nominations, or acceptances. 7. The Handicapper 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." j Stakes paid in full. NOTE.—The Post and Telegraph Office closes at 5 p.m. The Secretary will receive money for investment on the totalisator. R. W. HAMER'J'ON, Secretary. Approved by the Taranaki Metropolitan Club this 27th day of January, 1903. MUSSELL FLEETWOOD, Secretary. I THE GODDESS OF AUSTRALIA] MINERVA. Because Australia has shown other wifdom. and MINERVA is the Goddess ii£ Wisdom, as well as great tangs. THE DUES fIONfS: Will you allow her to be your.UoddessJ That is, will yon show wisdom by looking after your health and, now that you are weak and run down, i eetoring your was ed constitution J Wdmnszzm is absolutely the finest restorative that was ever submitted to a diesrimlnating public IT WILL Promote sleep in the night-time, AND provide yon with elasticity of body Mid mind in the day. It will fill your veins with rich, red, pulsating blood, atd enables yon to fortify yourself against the severities of winterwill mantle y ur cheeks with colour and bring the sparkle of happiness to your eyes, and give you ambition and energy. Mr. John A. Woo*, representative of Jewell, Davis & Co., Olaror.oe-street, Sydney, writes:—" I have much pleasure in testifyng as to the efficacy of MINBRVA as a tonic and stimulant. Poring a recent busi ness trip through South Australia my system was somewhat rundown tbiough constant night travelling. I was induced to try MINERVA TONIC, and after two bottles he invigorating and beneficial eSeots were marvellous." MINKRVA <s on sale by SELLGREN, t -TBVENSON. AuoWandSole Wholesale Agents makes BOOTS AND HARNESS waterproof HIGHEST AWARDS- I (or superiority Black