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Waikato Times, Volume XVII, Issue 1451, 20 October 1881, Page 3

Notices.

VTJTAIKATO TURF CLUB. Spring Meeting, 1881TO BE HELD ON THE OHAUPO RACE COURSE, Saint An dbew's Day, Wednesday, NoVExMBEE 30, 1881. Pbesident : Lieat.-Colonel Lyon. Stewards: Messrs J. H. M. Carpenter, C. J. Storey, J. S. Buckland, William Taylor, J. B. Whyte, M.H.R., F. R. Claude, H. W. Northcroffe, R.M., Major William Jackson, F. A. Whitaker, M.H.R., A. B. Suttor. Judge : Edward Waddington,Esq., M.D. Stabtkb : Mr C. J. Storey. Clerks of the Course : Messrs James Taylor and Charles Johnson. Handicappees : Messrs K. Hill, W C. Breakell, and Thomas W. Weatherill. Clebk or the Scales : Mr Samuel McLernon. Hon. Tbeasubee : Mr K. Hill.

1- Handicap Hurdle Race, of 30sovs.; second hortse to receive st>ovs. from stake. Two miles ; over eight flights of hurdles 3ft. 6in. high. Nomination, lsov. Acceptance, 2hOVS. 2. Spring Handicap, of lOOsovs., with a sweepbtake of osovs. each added ; second horse, lOsovs. ; third hoise, ssovs. out of stakes. Distance, 2 miles. Nomination, 2sovs. Acceptance, Ssovs. 3. Maiden Plate, of 20sovs.; weight for age. For three-year-olds and upwards that have never won a stake exceeding lOsovs Distance, lj miles. Entrance, lsov. i. Selling Hack Race, of lOsovs.; 1 mile. Weight, lOstone. Winner to be sold for 20sovs. Surplus to Race Fund. Post entries, 10s. 5. Railway Handicap, of 30sovs. Nomination, 10s. Acceptance, lsov. Distance, 1 J miles. Weights to be declared after Spring Handicap Race. Acceptance to be paid 15 minutes before time of starting. 6. Consolation Handicap, 15sovs., for beaten horses during the meeting. Distance, 1 mile. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s. Horses to take their age from Ist August. Nominations for Handicaps and entrance for Maiden Plate to be sent to the Secretary Waikato Turf Club, Hamilton, on or before Friday, November 11th; weights to be declared on the 15th. Acceptances received up to Friday, 25th, at 7 p.m. Entrance money enclosed, with the name, age, and pedigree of horse and colors of rider. No entry will be received for any race only on conditions that all claims, disputes, and' objections arising; shall be decided^ by the Stewards or whom they may appoint, and their decisions upon all points shall be final. When two or more horses start, the property of the same owner, a distinguishing color must be worn. All races to be run under the V.R.C. iuleH. Any jockey riding except in the colors entered will be fined 3sovs. No entry will be received on any pretence whatever after the hour named, or without being accompanied by the necessary amount of cash. All persons intending to withdraw horses are requested to give notice to that effect to tho Secretary or the Clerk of the Scales one half hour before starting. Any person neglecting or refusing to comply with this rule shall pay a fine not exceeding 5 boys. to the Race Fund. All protests must be accompanied with a deposit of 5 so vs., which sum will be forfeited to tho Race Fund if the protest is not sustained. Owners of horses who are not members of the Club pay 1 sov^ qualification. Horses walking over will receive 50 per ceut. of the stakes. ROBERT BRADLEY, Secretary.

BATHING, RAGLAN. W. POWELL Begs to inform the Gentry and Public of Waikato that he has fitted up a portion of his extensive premises (formerly the Raglan Hotel) as A Private Boarding House for Visitors, And trusts by strict .attention to the comforts of those who may honor him with their patronage, combined with moderate charges, to ensure a fair share of support. Raglan being remarkable for it«? pure atmosphere, romantic seclusion, and the boldness of its rocky scenery, families and invalids desiring a quiet resort for a change will find their health greatly restored by a few weeks residence there. Good paddocks and stabling for horses ; also horses aiid boats for hire. Raglan, October 15th, 1881.

S. TUCKER, GROCER & PROVISION DEALER, Adjoining Gwynne's Hotel, HAMILTON, TTAS on hand a large and well-assorted -*"*• Stock of groceries of all kinds. He would call especial attention to his Half-crown Tea. ALSO TEAS IN BOXES AND HALF CHESTS. FRESH BUTTER EGGS AND CHEESE OF FINEST QUALIT? ALWAYS ON HAND. Splendid Assortment of New Goods, Currants, Plums, Sultanas, Spices, Essences, &c, &c. Apples. Oranges, and Bananas always on hand. Terms — Strictly Cash. S. TTJCKEE, Hampton West.

XT p /GIBBONS & TEA, COFFEE, AND SPICE MERCHANTS, Wholesale and Family Grocers, Coal, Fibewood, and Produce Merchants, HOBSON-STREET. Full market rates returned for consignments of Country Produce. Settlers and others requiring Goods 1 in wholesale quantities will find a considerable advanago by giving ua a trial, H. P. GIBBONS & CO;, HOBSOK-SXBEET, AUCKLAND.