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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9044, 1 February 1908, Page 6

C. SMITH, LIMITED, ■ COMMENCED THEIR] ill Stocktaking Sale on FRIDAY NEXT, JA& I7TH., and lasting for TWO WEEKS ONLY. WE are making big preparations for this Sale. We have had a record year's trading, and the Sale will be noted for record low prices. Our entire stock has been re-marked, Summer Goods in many cases to just half original cost, in fact a feature of this Sale will be the quantity of Goods marked at half-price. We have received instructions from our Wellington House to quit the balance of our Summer Stock at any sacrifice, to make room for New Season's Goods to arrive shortly. It is not necessary "to quote prices as Sales held by C. Smith, Ltd., have a reputation throughout the length and breadth of the Wairarapa. Remember FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, And Following Days. THE SALE OF THE SEASON will be in full swing at C. SMITH'S, LTD. PREMIER DRAPERS & CLOTHIERS, MASTERTON.

ELLINGTON PONY And GALLOWAY RACING CLUB. PROGRAMME FOR INITIAL MEETING To Be Held ON THE CLUB'S COURSE At MIRA M A R On SATURDAY, FEBRUARY, 22nd, 1908. Committee: —R. Chase-Morris, H. Lamberg, J. Brodie, and E. Young. Treasurer: —T. Blackwood. Managing Steward: —P. P. Bigwood. Judgt?:—D. Weir. Handicapper :—P. P. Bigwood, (pro tern). PROGRAMME—1. 2 p.m.—lnitial Scukry, of 20 sovs; second pony to receive 2 sovs from stake; lor ponies 14.2 hands and under. Entranco, 20s. Four furlongs. 2. 2.40 p.m.—Maiden Pony Rack, of 18 sovs; 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. 3.20 p.m.—Mirajiab Cup, of 40 sovs ; second pony to receive 5 sovs from stake; for ponies 14.3 hands and under. Entrance. 30s. Six furlongs. 4. 4 p.m.—Kilbibnie Handicap, of 10 s )vs; second pony to receive 4* sovs from stake; for ponies 14.2 hands and under. Entrance, 20s. Six fuilongs. 5. 4.35 p.m.—Tradesmen's Pubsb, 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 i)st 71b. Entrance 10s. Five furlongs. G. 5.15 p.m.—Fabewell Handicap, of 25 sovs, second liorse 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, IDOK. 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 Sst. 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 its in course of preparation, and will shortly lie issued. Weights will be declared on MONDAY, February 10th. The I Managing Steward will bo pi eased to give any information to country visitors as to accommodation to be obtained [ for themselves and ponies. No pony allowed to start whose nomination fee is unpaid. In the case of there being less than live starters for the Miramar 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. Miramiir, Wellington. N.B.—The Racecourse is situated within 4.1 miles of Wellington by road.