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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 2, Issue 341, 16 December 1879, Page 3

RACES, TO BE HKtiD OX THE WfIAIIEKAKA PLAIN ON BOXING DAY, 26m DECEMBER, 1879. STEWARDS: Mr G, Harris Mr E, E. Martin Mr R. Tilson Mr H. Gillies Mr A. B. Jackson Mr B. G. Williams Mr E. Buekridge Mr J, MoMasier •MrJ.H.Tully. Judqe : Wallace Smith. Starters: J. McMaster and E. E. Martin Clerk of Scales: J. H.Tully, Handicap-pees : H. McMaster and J. Drummond. , , 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 20soys .two miles; entrance, 20s. 2. Hack Hurdle Race, of sovs; one mile and a distance; weights, 1 Ost; post entrance, 10s 6(1. 3. Maiden flak, of sovs; one and a half miles; entrance, 21s; weight for age. 4. Waiknga Stakes Handicap, ol 30 sove; 1 two miles; entrance, 425. 5. Sapling Staks, of 20 sovs; for two-year olds; distance six furlongs; weights, colts 7st 101b, fillies 7st 51b; entrance 21b. 6. Hack Race of sovs; one and a half miles; 9st, post entrance 10s Cd. 7. Shearer's Plate Handicap of sovs; one mile and a distance; entrance 21s. 8 Consoation Handicap of sovs. .one mile and a distance; entrance 21s. 9. Hack Race,_ if time permits of sovs j catchweights; the winner of previous hack race not allowed to start for this race; post entrance, Nominations for the Waihenga Stakes, Sapling Stakes, and Hurkle Handicap must ha sent in on or before the 15th November, under seal to the secretary. Nominations will not be entertained aftei that date. Handicaps will be declared on the night of general entry, 6th December, and entrances will close on the same evening, not later tha 8 p.m., at the Waihenga Hotel. The Wairarapa Jockey Club Rules will be strictly adhered to, All horses entered for the above oventß must be bona fide property at the time of entry. All persons entering horses must be a subscriber of at least 21s to the race fund. JOHN MACARA, 289 Hon. Sec. and Treae. WAIRARAPA' CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. Mr JOHN DRUMMOND'S PADDOCK, MASTEETON, THUKSDAY, JANUARY, Ist 1880. President : C. A, Vallance, Esq,, Vice-Prksident: W. Sellar, Esq., Treasurer: P. W. Hales, Esq. DIRECTORS; Mr H. H. Beetham Mr J, Livingstone „W. C. Buchanan „D. McMaster >, A. Bish „ H. McMaster „ D. Donald „ W. Perry > R. Donald „ J. Paytou „G. Drummond „J. G, Rockel ~J. Drummond „E. VVyllie i, G.H.Lister-Kaye ~R. G. Williams H, S, Wardell, PROGRAMME: 1. Maiden Race, 220 yards-Entrance 2s; Fiist Prize £2 ; Second £l, 2. Youth' Race,M yards-Entrance Is; First Prize £1; Second 10s 3. Hop-Step-and-Jnmp—EntiKaw 2sjFirst Prize £2; Second, £1 4. Tk owing Heavy Hammer— Entrance 2s Gd; First Prize '2; Second £1 5. Men's Race 100 Entrance 2s 6d; First Prize £2; Second £1 0, Bagpipe Music- Entrance 2s; First Prize £1 7, Tossing the Cakr— Entrance 2s; First Prize. £2; Second £1 8, Hurdle Race, 220 yards, 30 hurdles-En-trance 2s 6d; First Prize £2; Second £1 9, High land Fling- Entrance Is; First Prize, £2 10, Three-legged Race, for youths under 15Entrance free; First Prize £1 U. Walking Handicap 2 Miles—Vxiksm 2s 6d; First Prize £4; Second £2 12. Basket Trick— Entrance Is; First Prize £1; Second 10s 13. Standing High Jump—'Enicßrxesis; Pint Prize £2; Second £1 14. Men's Race, 440 yards—Entrance 2s Cd First Prize £3; Second £1 15. Vaulting with Pofe-Entrance 2s 6d; Fir t Prize £2; Second £1 16. Scotch Reel— Entrance Is; First Prize £1; Second 10s 17. Men's Rtcc. half mile -Entrance 2s fid, First Prize £3; Second £1 L 3. Running High Jump— Entrance 2s 6d ; First Prize £2; Second £l. 19. Boys' Race, under 12—Entrance free; First Prize 15s; Second 7s Gd 20. Men's Race, 1 iVde-Entrance 2s 6d; First Prize £4; Second £2 21. Putting the Stone—Entrance 2s Gd; First Prize £2; Second £1 22. Sack Race, 100 yin/s—Entrance Is; First Prize £1; Second 10s 23. Running Long Leap-Entrance 2s; First Prize £2; Second £ I 24. Best Dressed Competitor in any Costume —Entrance-Is j First Prize £1; Second 10s 25. Consolation Race, 200 yards— Entrance 2s Cd | First Prizo £2; Second £1 SPECIAL PRIZES. In addition to the above, a Special Prize )f £2 will be given to the highest number of lolnis durini! the day, and £1 to the winner if thesjcond highest to be calculated as folows:—A first place to count 3 poiniß; a lecond, 2 points; and a third, 1 point. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Entries to be made to the Secretary on the •round. The Races are open to all, and will be rim mder the rules of the Society. Three Competitors to start or no second )rize. The decision of the Directors, or whoever ;hey may appoint, shall, in all cases of dismte, be final. In the event of the weather proving unavorable, the Directors shall havo it in their lower to postpone the Sports from day to lay. Sports to commence at 11 a.m., sharp. Che Matterton Volunteer Brass Band will be in attendance. Admission -, Adults, Is; Children, half)rice; Horsemen, Is 6d; 1-horse vehicle, !s; 2-horse vehicle, 2s Gd; 4-horse vehicle, Is, R.&J.BROWN, 167 Hon. Sees. SHINGLES. JOHN BROOKLING, Shingle - Splitter, »J POSTS. RAILS, Palings, House Blockr e., atPapawai,Greytown. Agents ; Fcatherston.-Mr Cadenhead. Greytown—Mr Witton, Blacksmith