NoticesQTOROHANGA RACK MEETING To be belli at Otorobanga On SATURDAY, 31st DECEMBER. Being now registered under the Auckland Racing Club rules, the nominations and entrances will be only 5 per cent, of the amount of the various prizes, not 10 per cent, as advertised ; also, 10 per cent, of all prizes will go to second horse. W. SEARANCKE, Hon. Sec. ANNUAL RACES. To be run on Boxing-Day, 1887(Registered under Auckland Racing Club Rules.) President : W. Hunter, Esq, Viok-Pke.sidk.vt : E. Dibble, Esq. Starter : W. Ring, Esq. Ci.ekk CouiiSE ; E. D. R. Smale, Esq. Judge: W. Hunter, Esq. Stewards : Messrs F, Dibble A. Teague S. Higgins W. Bailey W. Ruck S. Johnstone Clerk ok Scales : Mr A. Streton. Hanuicakkeus : Mr W. T. Carr and Mr J. Allwill. 1. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 10 sovs. 2 aovs. to go to second horse from stake. Distance, 2 miles ; over eight (lights of hurdles about 3ft. Gin. high. Nomination, os ; acceptance, os. 2. MAIDEN PLATE, of Ssovs. 1 sov. to go to second horse from stake. Distance, 1J- miles. Weight for age. Nomination, Ss. Open to all horses that have never won a prize of £B. 3. MATAMATA HANDICAP, of IGsovs. 2 sovs. to go to second horse from stake. Distance, II miles. Nomination, 8s ; acceptance, Ss. 4. LADIES’ BRACELET, of osovs. or value. Distance, 1 mile. Nomination, ss. To be nominated by ladies. Open to all horses within a radius of eight miles around Matamata Railway Station. Welter weight. 5. RAILWAY PLATE, of lOsovs, 2 sovs. to go to second horse from stake. Distance, 1J miles. Nomination, 5s ; acceptance, ss. 6. STEEPLECHASE, of lOsovs. 2sovs. to go to second horse froni stake. Distance, about 21 miles. Nomination, 5s ; acceptance, ss. RULeSTaND CONDITIONS. 1. Nominations with fees, name, age, pedigree and performance of horse, names of owners and colours of riders to be sent to Mr W. T. Carr, Cambridge, nor later than 8 pm. on the 10th December, and the Secretary, Matamata, not later than 10 p.m. on the 9th December. 2. Weights will be published on 15th December in The Waikato Times. 3. Acceptances and general entries to be in by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, 20th December. 4. All horses to run in colours, and three horses to start or no race. 5. 5 per centum will be deducted from all winners who are not members of the Matamata Racing Club in 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 races. 6. All protests and disputes will be settled by Auckland Racing Clnb’s rules. 7. Entries for Maidou Plate and Ladies Bracelet will close on night of general entries. JOHN SIMPSON, Hon. Secretary Matamata Racing Club. WAIKATO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, THE NEXT SHOW ■WILL BE HELD AT —IIA MILT ON— OX SATURDAY, MARCH 17,1868 (ST. PATRICK’S DAY). PRIZE SCHEDULE Practically the same as last year, WILL BE ADVERTISED IN THE COURSE OF A FEW DAYS. GEO. EDGECUMBB, Hon. Sec. sTlndrefs has fete. a- E, A. LTD THREE DAYS’ CARNIVAL. December 26th, 27th and 28th. JAPANESE VILLAGE. TOY STORE—Everything for the young folk CHINA STORE—Japanese Ware of all kinds TEA STORE FAN AND LANTERN STORE ALL SORTS STORE-Fancy Works, Baskets, &c., &c. TEA RECEPTION ROOM - Tea in Japanese style All taking part in above will be dressed in full Japanese costumes, DANCING GIRLS ! KITE FLYING 1 VILLAGE BARBERS 1 PALANQUIN BEARERS! MINSTRELS! RICE EATERS ! Village Grandly Illuminated on first and last evenings with 300 lanterns. STREET SCENE, to cover GO feet either side: Stores, &c,, &c., in full Japanese style, &0., &0., &c. 'J 1 0 BE SOLD. A Desirable Freehold FARM, 174 acres, thorn fenced and well watered; Good House and Orchard. Terms very easy. Apply to W. KIRK HAM; or, J. WALTON, Te Awamutu.
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Waikato Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 2408, 15 December 1887, Page 3
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