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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 49, 17 February 1908, Page 4

WELLINGTON PONY And GALLOWAY RACING CLUB. PKUUItAMMJS FOR INITIAL MEETING To Be Held ON THE CLUB'S COURSE At MIRAMAE On SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd, UOB.

Committee: R. Chase-Morris, H. Lamberg, J. Brodie, and E. Young. Treasurer: T. Blackwood. Managing Steward: P. P. Bigwood. Judge: E, 0. Fairbrotlie r . Handicnppev. P. P. Bigwood (pro tem). PROGRAMME—1. 2.0 p.m.—INITIAL SCURRY, of 20 bovs.; second pony to receive 2 sov3. from stake; for ponies 14.2 hands and under. Entrance, 20s. Four furlongs. 2. 2.40 p.m.—MAIDEN PONY RACE, of 18 bovs.; second pony to receive 3 sovs. from-stake; for ponies 14.2 hands and under that have never won a race. Entrance, 1 bov. Five furlongs. 3. 3.20 p.m.—MIRAMAR CUP, of 40 sovs.; second pony to receive 5 sovb. from stake; for ponies 14.3 hands and under. Entrance 30a. Six furlongs. 4. 4.0 p.m.—KILBIRNIE HANDICAP, of 20 sovs.; second pony to receive 4 sovs. from stake; for ponies 14.2 hands and under. Entrance 20s, Six furlongs. 5. 4.35 p.m.—TRADESMEN'S PURSE,

ot 15 sovs.; second pony to receive 2 eovs from stake; for ponies 14.2 hands and under which ars the bona-fide property of, and have been driven by, a tradesman; catch weights; minimum 9st. 71b. Entrance, 10s. Five furlongs. 8. 5.15 p.m.—FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 26 eovs.; second pony to'receiye 5 60ve. from stake,' for ponies 14.3 hands and under. Entrance 20s. Four furlongs. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Entries will be received by the Managing Steward up till 9 p.m. on WEDNESDAY. February sth, 1008. All ponies must attend for measurement at 12.30 p.m. on the course on the day of the races, when a six months' certificate will be granted, for which 5s will be charged. All handicaps, with the exception of the Miramar Cup, will be started on a minimum of Bst. 71b. The Miramar Cup will be started on a minimum of Bst.

Any winner during the day to incur a penalty of 71b. So far as is possible, the rules of the New Zealand Racing Conference will be observed at this meeting, but a book of rules is in course of preparation, and will shortly be issued. Weights will be declared on MONDAY, February 10th. The Managing Steward will be pleased to give any information to country visitors as to accommodation to be obtained for themselves and ponies. No pony will be allowed to start whose nomination fee is unpaid. In the case of there being less than live starters for the Miramar <S»p, the light is reserved to,reduce the value of the stake. Any further particulars to be obtained from P. P. BIGWOOD, Managing Steward and Secretary. ■Miramar, Wellington. N.B.—The Racecourse i's situated within 4% miles of Wellington by road.

REMOVAL NOTICE! A. J, BURGESS' gTATIONERY, BOOK, AND FANCY GOODS DEPOT, Removed to Premises, Devon-street, lately occupied by Messrs. Upton and Son (next Hygienic Bakery). The new assortment of Stationery, Office Requisites, School Books, etc., and Latest Works by Leading Authors on hand is very extensive. Magazines, Periodicals, and Weekly Illustrateds regularly received. Heavy Stock of PICTORIAL CARDS, ■ including Local Views. TRY OUR PRICKS At the V NEW SHOP, DEVON-SWEET.

BAND CONTEST SUITS. (JEO. GEIMTHS, Merchant Tailor, %?on-street, ha& aires ij commerced booking orders for Suits for Band Contest week, Intending patrons are requested to place orders as Boon aa convaoient. Nobby Suitings just opened up. <320. GRIFFITHS MERCHANT TAILOR, DEVON-STREET, NEW PLYMOUTH.

CHRISTMAS FRUITS MUSCATELS. ALMONDS. NUTS. fflE , CHOICEST QUALITY, DELIGHTFUL CONFECTIONERY, BISCUITS, CORDIALS. SEASONABLE DELICACIES. J. WHITAKER, D E (Next Criterion Hotel). 'Plione 111.

REMOVAL NOTICE. OVYING0 VYING to pressure of business and the necessity for more room space, •ve are removing to the Coffee Palace Juildings, corner of Egmont and Devon streets, on JANUARY Bth, 1908. J. UPTON & SON, PIANO AND OEGjV:, IMPORTERS, Also AGENTS WERTHEIM SEWING MAOHSVBO.

ROYAL MAIL COACH. NEW PLYMOUTH—OPUNAKE. Leaves daily ■ New Plym i ■ Office 9.30 a.m. O'nata. 10.10 a.m. $ a * uta - ; ,- 10.55 a.m. latarum a<m< Okat° 12,25 p <m , P« n 'ho 1.0 p.m. W area --- i-iS P-m Punp-arohu 2 . 6 p , m Kahotu , 2. 30 p.m. £ aonm , 3- 1 S p.m. Upunako amve 4.0 p . D Leave daily Opunake 6. 30 am _ Oaonui 7,15 am Rahocu.., 8.0 a.m Pungarehu 8.45 a.m. ™ ar ? a a.m. ™ m . ho a m Okato... 10 ., 5 ami I ataraimaka 10.50 a.m. Oakura „. 50 a . m Owata. „ 11. 50 a.m New Pl»Ti(,ath arrive 1,0 p.m All Fares and Parcels to be pre' paid and Tickets obtained for such New Plymouth Booking f "se: Ma. sonic Stables. Opunake; Middloton's Hotel (o'Meara). Througl ?'irt: Single, i O /: H' tiirn 17/ Hi U ®ol¥,