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Waikato Argus, Volume V, Issue 368, 8 December 1898, Page 1 (Supplement)

Notices, Annual Races TO UK HELD IN MR FERGUSON'S FADDOOK ON Monday, January 2, 1899. Puesidknt : Robert Noble, Esq. Vice-Pbesidknt : F. W. Lang, Esq., M.H.R. Jujjoe : Mr C. Limmer, Starteb :MrE. M. Dickey. Clerk ok Scales: MrW. W. Higgiusou. Clerks of Coursk : Messrs F. Noble and Thos. Kempthorne. UandICAPPEB : Mr A. J. Storey. Stewards : Messrs Robert Noble. W W. Higginson, C. L'mmer, George Swanson, W. McCulcheon, F. Story. L, Sutton, E. Rothwell, F. Noble, E. M. Dickey, S. Caldcr, Win. Geoch, A. M. Ferguson, James Calder and Thomas Kcmpthoruc. FBO6BAMMB (Passed by A.R.0.) 1. HAfIDICAIMIURDLES, of llsovs. second horse to receive lsov. from the stake. Over eight flights of hurdles. Two miles. Nomination, 5s ; acceptance, 6s. 2. MAIDEN PLATE, of Osovs.; second horse to receive lsov. from the stake. For all horses that have never won an advertised race exceeding £6 in value at time of entry. Weight for age. Winner of any race after declaration of weights to carry 51b extra ; two or more such races, 101 b extra. One and a-quarter miles. Entrance, 6s. 3. HANDICAP TROT, of 7sovs. ; second horse to receive lsov. from the stake. About two and a half miles. Entrance, 7s. 4. W H ATA WHAT A HAN DICAP, o f 12sovs ; second horse to receive lsov. from the stake. One and ahalf miles. Nomination, 6s; acceptance, Cs. 5. GALLOWAY RACE (for horses of 14.2 and under), of ssovs. : second horse to save stake. Six furlongs. Entrance, ss. 6. SETTLERS' RACE, of Ssovs. ; second horse to receive lsov. from the stake. One mile. Entrance, 53. Weltei weight for age. All horses entered to be the bona fide property of settlers residing within a radius of five miles from the Whatawhata Post - office for at least three months be r ore the date of the races. 7. LADIES' BRACELET,'Of £4 10a. One mile. Entrance, 4s 6d. Welter weight for age. Gentleman riders. Winner of Handicap to carry 101 b extra. 8. HANDICAP FLYING STAKES, of 6sovs ; second horse to receive lsov. from stake. Winner of Whatawhata Handicap to carry 101 b extra. Six furlongs. Entrance, 68. All races to be run under the Auckland Racing Club's rules. All disputes to be decided by the Stewards, whose decision will be final. Every protest to be accompanied by lsov., which will be forfeited if the protest be not sustained. All entries to give age, pedigree and performances of horse, with colours of rider. No nomination or acceptance will be recived uuless accompanied by the necessary amount in cash. Nominations for the first, fourth and eighth events will close with the Secretary ou December Bth. Weights will appear in The Waikato Aeg us on or a boat SATURDAY, December 10th. Acceptances and general entries close on FRIDAY, December 16th. Five per cent, will be deducted from all winnings to go towards improving the course. Bookmaker's fee, 10s Oil. N.B. —Mr Josh. Smith, Commercial Hotel, Hamilton, is authorised to receive nominations, etc. E. C. SHEPHERD, 15/11 Hon. Sec. r\ A V I D p ARRIOCK, Karaugahape Road, Auckland. Lady's Double-breasted Coat and Skirt, in Serge, Melton or Tweed, made to order, for27s lid Lady's Cloth Capes, 4s lid, 6s lid, 9s lid, 12s Cd, 15s lid, 21s ; worth double the money Lester's Silk Plushes, ISin. wide, all colours, only 2s lid per yard tsf Dress, Mantle. Jacket and Habit making Splendid lit und style. 14/