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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8222, 28 August 1906, Page 1

Hotels. MASTEBTON. R F. S. COOPEE, late of the Empire Hotel, 1 ! Bawera, and formerly of Wellington, wishes to inform the public of Masterton and surrounding districts that he has taken over the above well-known house. This hotel offers superior accommodation to travellers and is a first-class family resi dence in every respect. The rooms are well-ventilated, lofty, and comfortably furnished. Good table, best of wines, ales etc. Telegrams and letters will receive prompt attention. , F. S COOPER PROPRIETOB. EKETAHUNA, OPPOSITE Railway Statirn, and very convenient for the travelling public. .One of the best appointed hotels in the district. The best of attention and accommodation. Good private apartmenta. All appointments complete and right up-to-date. First-class Table, and the best of Liquors always kept. Moderate charges. A. CARTER, Proprietor. QUEEN-STREET MASTERTON In New Zealand. NOW OPEN FOR THE RECEPTION OF THK PUBLIC Nohing but Telephone No. 57. A. C, dCRIMGEOUR, Proprietor.

l*,f ESSRS B. E. HOWELL & CO., Ltd., ItX have pleasure in announcing that they have b.eu appointed hole W&itarapa Agents f<. r Edward CoSlie, of Wellington, Furniture Manufacturer. The following are some of the lines now on view at the Mart, Perry Street:—Kauri and Oak slde-boarcU, kauri canopy sideboards, jarra and kauri writing cabinets, bvormantles and mantles combined, wardrobes, 3ft 9in. oak palm stands, oak bookcases, oak chairs, tapestry, chesterfields, saddle back chesterfields, oak and kauri hall stands. Dining room suites, etc. Inspection Invited.

ENERAL carriers and mail " CONTRACTORS, beg to announce that they have purchased the Carrying Business lately carried on by Mr A. Irvine, and assure old and new cliertr of their best attention. Commercial Travellers Samples a speciality. Agents N.Z. Impress Co. Telephone 126. Stables and Store Rooms, Bannifeter Street.

'AIRARAPA HUNT STEEPLISr t CHASE MEETING. 1906, To be held on the Taratabi-Carterton Racing Club's Course on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th. PROGRAMME. 1. Hunters' Handicap Hubdles, of £lO, second horse to receive £3 from stake; about 1J mile. For qualified hunters only. "Minimum weight list. Entry 10s. To start at 12.30 p.m. 2. Hack Handicap Flat Kace, ,of £lO, second horse to receive £2 from stake ; about G furlongs; lOsfc up. Entry 10s. To start at 1 10 p.m. 3. Taratahi Steeplechase Handicap, of £7, second horse trophy value £2 2s, presented by F. Cooper, Esq. About 2 miles. For horses only that have qualified with the Wairarapa Hunt dvring season 1&0 G. To be ridden by members of the Wairarapa Hunt. Minimum weight, list. Entry 9s. To start 1 50 p.m. 4. Hack Handicap (flat), of £2O, second horse to receive £5 from the stake; about 7 furlongs. Open to hacks. Entry £l. To start at 2.30. 5. Wairabapa Hunt Steeplechase (handicap), of £2O, second horse to receive £3 from stake. For qualified hunters only. About 2;\ miles. Jfintry 20s. To start at 3,10 p.rn. G. Ladies' Bbacelet Handicap (flat), a lady's bracelet value £6 6s, presented by the Misses Booth; second horse silver teapot, value £3 3s, presented by Mrs C. F. Vallance ; about 1£ miles, for horses only that have qualified wilh Wairarapa Hunt during season 1906. To be nominated by ladies. Minimum weight lOst 71b. Entry 9s. To start at 3.50 p.m. 7. IJuntehs' Flat Race (handicap), of £ls, second horse to receive £3 from stake; about 2 miles. For qualified hunters only. Entry 15a. To start at 4.30 p.m. ENTRIES close with the Secretary, P.O. Box 120, Masterton, at 9 p.m, on SATURDAY, 25th August, 1906. N. 8.Telegraph Office closes at 5 p.m. Bookmakers will be licensed to bet at the meeting oh payment of £5 ss, and depositing £SO each with the Secretary as a guarantee of stability, such payment and deposit to be made before 12 o'clook noon on day of races. I Weights will be declared on Wednesday, August 29th. NORMAN H. JAMES, {Secretary, Masterton. Submitted and approved.—A. E. Whytb, Secretary Wellington Racing Club.—lst August, 1906.