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Annual Hack Meeting, To oe held on the Marton Course, adjoining Marton Junction Railway Station, on WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, 2nd and 3rd September, 1908. OFFICIALS— Judge—Mr R. H. Aldworth. Handicapper—Mr G. Morse. Starter—Mr J. Coombe. FIRST DAY. 1. Shokts Handicap, (Open), of 80 sots, second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. 5 furlongs. Nom 20s, ace 20s. 2. Trial Handicap Hurdleb, of 50 sovs, second horse 10 sovs from the stakes For horsos that have never won a hurdle race. About li miles. Nom 10s, ace 1 sov. 3. Maiden Plate, of 60 sovs, second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. Weight for age. 7 furlongs. Entrance 20s. 4. Hunt Cup, a Handicap Steeplechase for hunters only, of 60 sovs, second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. Minimum weight lOst 71E. About 2\ miles. Nom 10s, ace 20s. 5. Electric Handicap, of 60 sovs, second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. 5 furlongs. Nom 10s, ace 20s. 6. Marton Handicap, (Open), of 150 sovs, second horse 20 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs, both from the stakes. 1 mile. Nom 1 sov, ace 2 sovs. 7. Handicap Hurdles, of 60 sovs, second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. About 1 \ miles. Winner of Trial Hurdles to carry 7lb penalty. Nom 10s. ace 20s. I 8. Tutaenui Welter Handicap, of 60 sovs, second horse 10 sovs from the I stakes. 7 furlongs. Nom 10s, ace 20s.

Second Day. | 1. Telegraph Handicap, (Open), of 80 sovs, second liorße 10 sovs, from tho stakes. 6 furlongs. Nom 20s, ace 20s. 2. Hunters' Hurdles (a Handicap for Hunters only), of 50 sovs, second horse 5 sovs from the stakes. 1£ miles. Minimum weight, lOst. Nom 10s, ace 20s. 3. Flying Handicap, of 60 sovs, second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. About G furlongs Nom 10s, ace 20s. 4. Hack Steeplechase, a Handicap of 80 sovs, second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. About 2 miles. Nom 10s, ace 20s. 5. Ckopton Handicap, (Open), of 120 sovs, second horse 20 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from the stakes. About 1 mile and a distance. Nom 1 sov, ace 2 sovs. 6. Welter Handicap, of 60 sovs, second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. 7 fur- I longs. Nom 10s, ace 20s. 7. Secoi*d Handicap Hurdles, of CO sovs, second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. About li miles. Nom 10s, ace 20s. 8. Final Scurrt Handicap, of 50 sovs, second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. 4 furlongs. Nom 10s, ace 20s. NOMINATIONS, WEIGHTS AND ACCEPTANCES. Nominations for all events will close at the Secretary's office, Marton, on FRIDAY, 14th August, at 7.30 p. m. I Weights for the First Day's Events I will be declared on or about WEDNESDAY, 19th August, 1908, and for the ' Second Day's Eventß at the Office of the Club, at 8 p.m. on the evening of the First Day. Acceptances for ths First Day's Events will closb with the Secretary, at the office of the Club, MartoD, on TUESDA7, 25th August, 1908, at 7-30. p.m, and for the Second Day's Events at the same place at 9 o'clock on the evening of the First Day. RULES. .] Tho winner of any race after declaraj' tion of weights, to carry a penalty of 7Hi; i of two or more races 101b. i A Hunter is a horse whose owner can ' produce at scales a certificate from the Master of any Hunt that the horse has beon ridden to hounds during the past season to the satisfaction of the Master, ' and has neither won nor is nominated | at tho date of entry for a race of .£4o— Hack and Hunter races excepted. ARTHUR WAY, Secretary. [Approved in accordance with the Rules | of Racing this Ist day of July, 11HJ8.— Wm. Hall, Secretary, W.-inganui Jockuj Club.] R. T. HOLMES, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Masterton. T"AS opened up a large assortment o FANCY WORK, TRANSFERS. SILKS, Etc., NEW BOOKS, SCHOOL REQUISITES, SCHOOL BOOKS. Before making your purchases, call a HOLMES'. Inspect bis stock, and enquire his price