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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9156, 1 August 1908, Page 7

IT is imperative' for health's sake, as well as tor comfort, that you should have good, strong, absolutely rainproof boots for the Winter, but this does not mean wearing clumsy footwear. The special line of rainproof boots we are showing for" Ladies and Gentlemen are most stylish in appearance, well made, good shaped boots that will keep your feet dry in all weathers. t / , Call and try on some of these splendid rainproof boots. You'll be delighted with their style and appearance, while wo guarantee perfect" satisfaction in the wear. Our prict s are always the lewest for dependable footwear. »:iil BOOT IMPORTER, MASTERTON.

-AIRABAPA HUNT CLUB'S STEEPLECHASE MEETING, \ To be held on the i TARvTAHI-CARTERTON RACING 1 CLUB'S COURSE On Thursday, Aug. 27, 1908.! . PROGRAMME- I 1. Hunters' Handicap Hurdles, nbout 1J miles, of £lO, second horse to receive £3 from the stake. For qualified hunters only. Minimum weight ' list. Entry 10s. 'rostnvtfttl2.Bop.nl. i 2. Hack Handicap, flat, about 5 furlongs, of £lO. ' second horso to receive £2 from stakes. Minimum weight 9st. Entry 10s. To stuTt at 1.10 pin. 3. Wnirnrapa Hunt Steeplechase Handicap, nbout 2 and a-half miles, of £lO, second horse trophy value £2 '2s. For horses only that have qualified with the Wairarnpa Hunt Club during season 1903. To be ridden by members of any hunt club. Minimum weight 10.,t 71b. Entry 10a. To start at ISO p.m. ■l. Hack Handicap (Flat), about 7 furlongs, of £2O, second horse to receive £5 from the | t take. Open to hacks, Entry £l. Minimum J weight 9»t. To start at 2.33 p.m. fi. Tavatahi Steeplechase Handicnp, about 3 miles, of £2O. second horse to receive £3 from the stake. For qualified hunters only Tube ridden by members of any hunt cinb. Minimum weight lOst 71b, Entry £l. '1 o start at ! 8.10 p.m. ', fi. Ladies' Bracelet Hnmlicno (Flat), about 1 and | a-half miles, a lady's bracelet, valued at £6 lis, • second horse a trophy valued at For horses only that have qualified with the Wai- ' rarapa Hiint Club during season 1008, and to be ridden by a mourner of any Hunt Club. To bo nominated by ladies. Minimum "weight lOst 71b. Entry 10s To sUrt nt.'i.'iO p.m. i 7. Final Steeplechase Handicap, about 2 miles, of £ls, second horse to receive £.') from (lie si.'ke. | For qualified hunters only Minimum weigh!. • 10st71b. Entry 15s. Tostirt at-1.3J pm. I RULES & CONDITIONS. 1. All races trf ho run under New Zetland Rules of Racing. 2. Riders in Races Nos. 1,8, fl, fl and 7 ta be financial members of Hunts affiliated with New , Zealand Hunts' Association. | 8 A financial member of a Hunt Club is a duly elected member of any Hunt whose snb- I scription for the present season shall have been pud on or before 31st July, 1008. ! 4, A qunliiled hunter means a horso that has hunted at least C times with any recognized pack of hounds during the present season, and amaster's certificate to that effect must be produced at the scales. 5, The winner of the WairarapaHunt Steeplechase to carry a penalty of 10)bs in the Tarntuhi Steeplechase, and the winner of any Hat race to carry a penalty of lolbs m the lint races, Penalties not to he cumulative. G. All scratchings must bo notified to the Secretary at least half an hour before the advertised time of starting each race. 7. All entries must be accompanied with the necessary fees, together with pedigree, age and colour ol horso, also colours of rider. Entries by telegram must be confirmed in writing at the earliest opportunity. ENTRIES close with the Secretary, P.O. Box 1-f/i, Masterton, at9p.ni, on 1908. (N.B.- Telegraph ofliee closes at 8 p.m.) Bookmakers will he licensed tobotat the meeting on payment of £5 fia, deposit to be made belore 12 o'clock noon on day of races. WKIGHTS will bo declared about Wednesday. August 19th, 1908. NORMAN H. J\MES, Secretary, Masterton. Submitted and approved. A. E. 'WHYTE, Secretary Wellington Racing Club.