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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9042, 29 January 1908, Page 6

[BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS KXCEMiENCT THE GOVERNOR.] ANY of on rncwest and best things . have been designed and made during our Mr Littlejohn's stay in London. We have illustrating blocks fjo so few of these that wo cannot issue a satisfactory catalogue this season. In addition to what we have already received new goods will be arriving during December and early part of January. All Settings aro 18-ct Gold. Pearls are of fine quality, properly sot in the gold, nlid do not fall out. All gems are also of excellent quality. Brushes and Mirrors are made with the metal stout enough .to stand ordinary wear, and are not loaded with pitch, as is often done. The bristles and glass are of best quality. We have a large stock of Pearls, Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Olivines, Sapphires, Opals and Turquoises unmounted. We would call attention to the quality and value of our goods. Country correspondents may have goods forwarded on approval. We should be instructed as particularly as ppssible about articles required and approximate prices. Watchmakers, Jewellers and N Optician. 85 LAMBTG QUAY, WELLINGTON. DAHIATUA TRACING ..fILUB TRACING .pLT PROGRAMME FOE Annual Race. Meeting, To be held on the Club's Course, Pahia WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY. January 20th and 30th, 1908. Special Excursion Fares issued by Railway Department. G. L. HAWLEY DREW. Secretary,

PONY And GALLOWAY RACING CLUB. PROGRAMME FOR INFIAL » MEETING To Be Held ON THE CLUB'S COURSE At M I R A M A ft •■ On SATURDAY, FEBRUARY, 22nd, 1908. Committee: —R. Chase-Morris, H. Lamberg, J. Brodic, and E. Young. Treasurer: —T. Blackwood. Managing Steward : —P. P. Bigwood. Judge:—D. Weir. Handicapper:—P. P. Bigwood, (pro tent). PROGRAMME—1. 2 p.m. —Initial Scurry, of 20 sovs; second pony to .receive 2 sovs from stake; for ponies 11.2 hands and under. Entrance, 20s. Four furlongs. 2. 2.40 p.m.—Maiden Pony Race, of IS sovsj second pony to receive 3 sovs from stake,-' for ponies 14.2 hands and under that have never won a . race. Entrance, 1 sov. Five furlongs. 3. 15.20 p.m. —Mirajiar Cop, of 40 sovs; second pony to receive 5 sovs from stake; for ponies 14.; i hands and under. Entrance, 30s. Six furlongs. 4. 4 p.m. —ICiivbibnie 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 Pursk, of 15 sovs, second pony to receive 2 sovs from stake; for ponies 14.2 hands and under which are the bona-fide property of, and have been driven by a tradesman ; catch weights; minimum fist 71b. Entrance 10s. Five furs. 6. 5.15" p.m. —Farewell Handicap, of 25 sovs, second horse to receive 5 sovs 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 !) p.m. on WEDNESDAY, February sth, 1908. ■ All ponies must attend for measurement at 12.130 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 Minimal- Cup, will be started on a minimum of Bst 71b. The Minimal' 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'bo 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 allowed to start whose non:iIn the case of there being less than live starters for the Miraniar Cup, the right is reserved to reduce the value of the stake. Any further particulars to be obtained from P. P. BIGWOOD, Managing Steward, And Secretary. Miraniar, Wellington. N.B.—The Racecourse is situated within 4.J miles of Wellington by road.