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Waikato Times, Volume XIV, Issue 1191, 14 February 1880, Page 3

Notices.

AN EXCURSION TRIP TO RAGLAN. npHE ALABAMA COAOH will leave "^ the Hamilton Hotel, on Friday the 20th inst., at the hour of 7.30 a.m. for the purpose of letting the Hamilton and Waikato settlers visit the sea-shore, and spend a few days in fishing and bathing , And person or family wishing to engage seats, will please oall at the office of A. Jackson, proprietor; Wharf Street, Hamilton West; next door to Trewheelar's for full particulars.

pIAKO ANNUAL RACES. TO BE RON AT MORRINSVILLE, ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 1880,

Stewards : Messrs. J. Tuinbull, S. Ticklepenny, Jaß. Rowe, H. Campbell, C. Collins, Jas. Taylor, H Burbridge J. Wood. , Judge : H. P. Chepmell, Esq,,* J.P. Starter: T. G. Sandes; Esq. Olibss of Course: E. Parr, Esq. A. Ticklepenny, Esq. Clbwc of Scales : *. Tieklepenny, Etq Handicapper : T. Weatherill, Esq. Secretary : T. Rowe. PROGRAMME. Ist Race to start at 11.30. a.m. Hurdle Race (dandicap) of losovs: with a sweep of lsov. for starters only, sweep to go to second horse ; l^milei over 6 flights of hurdles, 3ft. 6ins. hiprh. Nomination £1 Acceptance lsov. 2. Maiden Plate of 12sovs : 1} miles, weight for age, for three year olds and upwards that have never won a stake (matches excepted), exceeding ssovB. Entrance lsov. 3. Piako Handicap of 30sovs: sweepstakes of 2sovs. each to go to second horse, distance 2 miles. Nomination lsoy. Acceptance l|sovs. 4. Trotting Race (Distance Handicap) lOsovs : distance 3 miles, poll and go second horse to save his stake. Nomination 10s. Acreptance 10s. 5. Selling* Hack Race of lOsovs : 1 mile weight 10 st. Winner to be sold for 15sovs. Surplus to go to Race Fund. Post entries 15s. ! 6. Maori Race. Prize saddle & bridle value 7 guineas. 1 mile; heats; catch weights ; horses to be owned and ridden by Maories only. 7. The Final Flutter of Bsovb: no weight under 7st.; £ mile. Post entries 1 5s. 8. Consolaiion Handicap of Bsovs: 1^ miles for all beaten horses. Nomination ss. Acceptance 10s. Nominations for handicaps (Hurdles, Handicap, and Trot), to be sent addressed to " T. G. Sandes, Box 27, Hamilton Post-office " (or by tel°gram), on or before Saturday, February 28th, 1880, at 8 p.m. Weights will be published on Tuesday, the 2nd of March, 1380, in the Waieato Times. Acceptances and general entries to be made on or before Friday, the 12th Marob, at 8 p.m., addressed as above. All jockeys, except those in the Maori Race, Hack Race, and Flutter, to ride in colors or they will not be permitted to start. No entry will be received without beingr accompanied by the requisite amount of cash, nor later than the time named. In all post entry races four horses to start or no prize will be given. Waikato Turf Club rules will be strictly adhered to in all matters connected with the meeting. Entries t:> state name and age of horse, also pedigree so far as known, and oolors of riders. No entry will be received for any of the races except upon this condition: That all disputes, claims, amd objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by a majority of the Stewards present, or those whom they may appoint. Their decision upon all points connected with the carrying out of this programme shall be final. Protests to be accompanied by 1 soy., which will be forfeited if the protest is not sustained. Qualification subscription for Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4, 10s ; for 5, 6, and 7, os. If funds will permit, stakes will be increased pro rota,

HAMILTON HfGHWAY DIS. TRICT BOARD. ALL unpaid rates due to above Board, must be paid to Mr. John Knox, Collector, Hamilton, before the ond of this month, Kebrnary, or will be placed in the hands of Messrs. Whitaker and O'Neill. 1 SAML. STEELE, Chairman.

TENDERS for the Erection of a School-house at Mangapiko (Waikato) will be received by the I- ducatiou Board, Wyndham-street, 4ucklard, until noon of WEDNESDAY, 25th February instant. Plans and specifications to be seen at the office of the Board, or ou application to the District School Committee, Mangapiko. VINCENT E. BICE, Secretaiy

NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (Limited). It is hereby notified to Shareholders iv New Zealand that a Dividend at the rate of Ten per Cent, per annum, for six months ending 31st December last, and a Bonus of Five per < "ent., are now payable at the Company's Offioes. FftEDK. BATTLEY, Secretary. Auckland, February 10, 1880.

ASSESSMENT COURT. BOROUGH OF HAMILTON. NOTICE is hereby given that an Assessment Court will be held at the Courthouse, Hamilton, at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, bebruary 25, for the abovenamed Borough. H. W. NORTHCROFI, i Judge of Assessment Court. 21st January, 1880.

BOROUGH OF HAMILTON. fTVENDERS will be received up to X. noon of Monday, 23rd instant, for the following works, viz : — Contract No. 1. Training Works Bridge-street, East. Contract No. 2. Kerbing and Channelling Bridge-street, .Fast, and about 3 chains approach to Bridge, West Side. Specifications may be seen and further information obtained on application to undersigned. Tenders to be addressed to the Mayor, and marked " Tender l ontract 1 or 2." J. M. GELLING, Town Clerk,