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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9177, 28 August 1908, Page 7

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Annual Hack Meeting, To oe held on the Marton Course, adjoining Marton Junction Railway Station, on WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, fcnd and 3rd September, 1908. OFFICIALS— Judge—Mr R. H. Aldworth. Handicapper—Mr G. Morse. Starter—Mr J. Coombe. FIRST DAY. 1. Shorts Handicap, (Open), of 80 sots, second horse 1 0 sovs from the stakes. 5 furlongs. Norn 20s, ace 20s. 2. Trial Handicap Hurdles, of 50 sovs, second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. For horses that havo never won a hurdle race. About 1J miles. Noin 10a, ace 1 sov. 3. Maiden Plate, of 60 sovs, second horse 10 sovs from the stakos. Weight for age. 7 furlongs. Entrance 20s. 4. Hunt Cup, a Handicap Steeplechase for hunters only, of GO sovs, second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. Minimum weight lOst 71D. About 2J mjles, Mom 10s, a.cc 20s. 5. Electeic Handicap, of 60 sovs, second horse 10 sovs I torn ( the stftbeßi 5 furlongs. Nom 10s, ace 208. 6. Marton Handicap, (Open), of 160 sovs, second horse 20 sovs, and third horse 10 sovs, both from the stakes. 1 mile. Nom 1 sov, ace 2 sovs. 7. Handicap Huudles, of 60 sovs, second horse 10 sovs from the . stakes. About 1J miles. Winner of Trial Hurdles to carry 7Hi penalty. Nora 10s, ace 20s. 8. Tutaenui Welter Handicap, of 60 sovs, second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. 7 furlongs. Nom 10s, ace 20s. Second Day. 1. Telegraph Handicap, (Open), of 80 sovs, second horse 10 sovs, from the 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. 1J miles. Minimum weight, lost. Nom 10s, ace 20s. 3. Flying Handicap, of 60 sovs, second horse 10 sovs from tho stakes. About 6 furlongs Nom 10s, ace 20s. 4. Hack Steeplechase, a Handicap of 80 sovs, second horse 10 sovs from tho stakes. About 2 miles. Nom 10s, ace 20s. 5. Ckofton Handicap, (Open), of 120 sovs, second horse 20 sovs, and third horse 5 sovs from tho stakes. About 1 milo and a distance. Nom 1 sov, ace 2 sovs. 6. Welter Handicap, of 60 sovs, second horse 10 sovs from the stakes. 7 furlongs Nom 10s, ace 20s. 7. Secoi»d Handicap Hurdles, of 60 sovs, second horse 10 sovs from the . stakes. About l* miles. Nom 10s, ace 20s. 8. Final Scurry Handicap, of 50 sovs, second horse 10 sovs from tho stakes. '1 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. Weights for the First Day's Events j will be declared on or about WEDNESDAY, 19th August, 1908, and for the Second Day's Events at tho Office of tho Club, at 8 p.m. on the evening of tho First Day. Acceptances for the First Day's Events will close with the Secretary, at the office of tho Club, Marton, on TUESDAY, 25th August, 1908, at 7.30. p.m, and for tho Second Day's Events at the same place at 9 o'clock on the evening of the First Day. The winner of any race after declaration of weights, to carry a penalty of 7lt>; of two or more races 10lb. A Huutor is a horse whoso owner can produco at scales a certificate from the Master of any Hunt that the horse has becm ridden to hounds during the past season to tho satisfaction of the Master, and has neither won nor is nominated at the date of entry for a race of .£4o— and Hunter races excepted. i ARTHUR WAY, Secretary. [Approved in accordance with the Rules ot Racing this Ist day of July, 1908. Win. ftall, Secretary,- Wanganui Jockey Club.] R. T. HOLMES, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Masterton. HTAS opened up a large assortment of FANCY WORK, TRANSFERS, SILKS, Etc., NEW BOOKS, SCHOOL REQUISITES, SCHOOL BOOKS. Beforo making youf call at HOLMES'. Inspect bis stock, and' enquire' liib prices