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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 7, Issue 374, 17 December 1863, Page 3

Prince of Wales THEATRE, Upper Rangitikei. BOXING NIGHT, Dec. 26, 1863. The "performance will commence with the Adelphi Farce, entitled Romance under Difficulties. Interlude. To conclude with the Travestie of the Maid and the Magpie. Cards of Admission—Front Seats, is ; Pit, 2s 6d. Doors open at 7, to commence 7| o’clock. Corporal Henry Ross, Stage Manager. December 10, 1863. Howe’s Assembly Rooms yiHE Members of the W.C.D. Force | A.D. Club beg to inform the inhabitants of Wanganui, that they will have the honor of appearing before them for the first time, on the 29tli and 31st December, 1863. TUESDAY, 29th DECEMBER. Box and Cox. Burlesque Lady of Lyons. Romance under Difficulties. THURSDAY, 31st DECEMBER. Complimentary Benefit for Corporal H. Ross, Stage Manager, and Trooper J. C. Nicholson, Scenic Artist. The Double-bedded Room. The Maid and the Magpie. Romance under Difficulties. Cards of Admission—Front Seats, 4s ; Boxes, 3s ; Pit 2s 6d. Doors open at 7, Performance to commence at 7| sharp. H. ROSS, Stage Manager. December, 17, 1863. Hangitikei Races. NEW YEAR’S DAY, 1864. Stewards. Dr. Gibson. Major Marshall Capt. Leatliam. Lieut.-Col oneljjLogan. Lawrence Daniell, Esq. J. Jordan, Esq. Dugald Cameron, Esq. Capt. C. Campion. A. McDonald, Esq. Judge. S. M. Curl, Esq., M.P., J.P. Clerk of the Course and Treasurer. Mr. James Bull. 1. Hurdle Race of £ , added to a sweepstakes of <£l Is each, post entrances. Once round the course over four hurdles 3 ft. 6 in. high. Heats. Weights as for Rangitikei Stakes. 2. Hurdle Race of 10 sovs., given by the Detachment of the Colonial Defence Force stationed at Upper Rangitikei, to be run for by all horses who have never run for public money previous to this meeting. Entrance AT Is. Distance one mile and a half, single event. Weight for age, 3 yrs 10 st, 4 yrs 10 st 7 lb, 5 yrs 11 st, 6 yrs and aged 11 st 7 lb. All horses to be entered at or before 10 o’clock on the day of starting. 3. Scurry Race of £ , added to a 5s sweepstakes. One mile, single event, post entries, catch weights. 4. Ladies' Purse of £ , added to a sweepstakes of j£l Is. Once round and a distance, single event, post entries'. Weights as for Rangitikei Stakes. 5. Maori Race , for horses bona fide the property of and ridden by Maories. Heats. Post entries, ss. 6. Rangitikei Stakes of £ , added to a sweepstakes of 10s 6d. Once round and a distance. Weights for age, 3 yrs Bst 10 lbs, 4 yrs 9 st 10 lb, 5 yrs 10 st 3 lb, 6 yrs and aged lOst 10 lb. Single event, post entries. 7. Stock Horse Race , of £ , added to a sweepstakes of 10s 6d. Open to all Horses bona fide the property of and ridden by a Stockowner in the Rangitikei and Wanganui districts, and that has not run at any race in this meeting. Two miles, single event. Weights same as Rangitikei Stakes. Post entries. Mares and geldings allowed 4 lbs. Riders in Jockey costume. Rules and Regulations. Ist. There shall be a Distance Post for each Race. 2nd. No one allowed to enter a horse for any Race, except No 5, who is not a subscriber of £1 Is to the Fund. 3rd. Notice to be given to the Stewards of all Matches to be run. 4th. All Dogs found on the Course will he destroyed. sth. The Races will commence punctually at 11 o’clock. 6th. All disputes will be referred to and decided by the Stewards. 7th. Subscriptions will be received by all the Stewards. December 17, 1863. New Zealand Insurance Co. Fire Insurance. I*’ OTICE to Parties whose Fire Policies Expire on 24th December, 1863. Insurers are I’eminded that their renewal Premiums must be paid on or before the above date. This Company is prepared to effect both Fire and Marine Insurances at current rates. For particulars apply to POWELL, SON, <fc CO. Agcnfs. December, 17, 1563.