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Waikato Times, Volume XXX, Issue 2436, 21 February 1888, Page 3

Auctions. JOHN McNlCOL— continued. Chestnut Gelding, Apology, 5 years, Feve, fast, sure jumper Well-known Pony Phthisic, fast, from Mr Hannon Bay Gelding, Billy, by Ariel, dam by Derby, fast, sure jumper Brovvu Gelding, Glencoe, 3 years, Ariel—Glenny, fast, good hack Grey Mare, 6 years, good hack Chestnut Gelding, good hack, by Papapa Grey Mare, 5 years, Ariel, -\ just broken / Thos. Bay Colt, 4 years, by Merry- ( Hunt legs, just broken / Bay Gelding Jerry, by Akeake, grand hack, very handsome, sound and good, from H. G. Glassford Bay Cob, by Merrylegs, 3 years, handsome, J. Barugh Bay Mare, 4 years, by Sterling-v worth, quiet, good hack | £ Grey Mare, by Quicksilver, good I W hack ( g Heavy Draught Gelding, I-g staunch aud good J P* Heavy Draught Gelding, staunch and good, \V. Sorby Chestnut Filly, 4 years,, by Merrylegs, very J handsome I McNicol Chestnut Gelding, 6 years, j Bros. by War Eagle, very I handsome Chestnut Mare, very handsome, \ % good lady's hack I £P First-class Heavy Draught Grey 1 £ Gelding, staunch and good, j one of the best horses in I Waikato, 4 years J &J Heavy Draught Grey Gelding,\ any trial, very handsome Ii? Bay Draught Mare and Foal l S Bay Filly, 4 years, by Prick- >o willow j . Grey Mare, by Euckstoue, out J > of Arab Child Mare / Four-year-old Draught Colt, \ by Stanley, good any I £•-.§ harness > § g Heavy Draught Gelding, any K^< trial up to two tons ' 2 Good Hacks, from John Turnbull Chestnut Gelding Joe, good\ hurdle racer and steeple- 1 chaser, 6 years, by Her- j g cules I ot Grey Filly, 3 years, by King I c % Quail, fast, good hack, >§^1 well grown, handsome Pair Black Ponies, quiet in I £ harness, pood match I *% All Fours, by Day Dawn, good 1 jumper, fast / The Auctioneer would call special attention to above list, the horses to be offered being the best lot ever offered in one day in Waikato, those from Manawatu being selected specially for the Waikato and Thames markets. Luncheon ProvidedSale at 12 noon sharp. J . McNICOL. T7IARMS FOR SALE. •200 ACRES OF FIRST-CLASS LAND, near Hamilton, fenced and in grass, cheap A DECIDED BARGAIN : 640 Acres Rich Swamp Land, partially drained, plenty of fall, rapidly becoming grassed, within two miles of a railway station, by good road. Terms ea«y, and price to suit the times FIRST-CLASS FARM.-1000 Acres at Lichfield ; good land, large proportion in good grass and fenced. Good House and Farm Buildings. Cheap. J. McNICOL. MERCER REGATTA AND ATHLETIC SPORTS, To be held at Mercer, on Saturday, February 25th, 1888.

General Committee :—T. C. MoElroy, W. Hunter, M. Gallery. J. Walsh, A. Burchell, T. McGahan, Thomas Porter. Judge: T, C. McElroy, Esq., J.P. Starter : M. Gallery, Esq. Hanoicappers : Swimmiug Contests, A. Burchell; Eoot Races, T. Porter. First Race to start at 11.30 a ra. sharpPROGRAMME OF EVENTS : Ist event—Canoe Huiwlb Race, open to all coiners, over three flights of hurdles loin, high ; distance about halt' mile. Ist prize, £3, 2ml prize £1. 2nd event—Canoe Hurdle Race for Maori Waliiues, over three flights of hurdles loin, high ; distance about half mile. Ist prize, £2 10s, 2nd prize, 15s. 3rd event — Canoe Hurdle Race (Europeans only), over three flights of hurdles loin, high ; distance about threequarters of a mile. Ist prize, £3, 2nd prize, £1. 4th event- Swimming Contest across the Waikato river and back (time handicap). Ist prize, £2 10s, 2nd prize, 10s. sth event—Under and oyer Caxoe Hurdle Race, over three flights of hurdles 4ft. high ; distance about half mile. Ist prize, £3, 2nd prize, £1. Gth event—Canoe Hurdle Race for Maori Wahines, over three flights of hurdles loin, high ; distance about half mile. Ist prize, £2 10s ; 2nd prize, 15s. 7th event— Greasy Boom, the fun of the day. Ist prize, £1 10s. Sth event—loo Yards Foot Handicap, open to all comers, Ist prize, £1 10s, 2nd prize, 10s. !)th event—Duck Hunt. ]oth event—44o Yards Foot Race Handicap, open to all comers. Ist prize £2, 2nd prize, 10s. 11th event — Large Canoe Race (WakaNui,) from twelve to fifteen men in each canos ; distance about one mile and half. Ist prize, £6, 2nd prize, £3, 3rd prize, £1. 12th event—Hor, Step, and Jump. Ist prize, £1, 2nd prize, 10s. 13th event—Foot Race (Consolation Handicap) distance 150 yards. Ist prize, £1, 2nd prize, 10s. Wrestling Contests and other Events on Day of Regatta. Steamer Excursion on the noble Waikato River, a grand opportunity for the public to see the most beautiful scenery in the province of Auckland. A New Wonderland ! MAORI WAR DANCE. The Sensation ok the Year ! Come and see the Maoris disporting their figures in the bright and clear waters of the Waikato River. First-Class Band in Attendance. Excursion Trains from Auckland and Hamilton to the Mercer Regatta. See railway posters. The public should not miss this opportunity of seeing the renowned Maori Canoe Hurdle Races. Canoes jumping over obstacles on the famous Waikato River. CONDITIONS. 1. The decision of Committee to be final in all disputes. 2. All protests to be accompanied with a deposit of ss, liable to forfeiture should the protest not be sustained. 3. Entries for the Swimming contest must be lodged with the Secretary by 12 o'clock ou the day of Regatta, all other events post entry. 4. Three to start or no race. 5. Competitors in the Canoe Hurdle Races must not place either their hands or feet upon the hurdles to assist their canoe over the hurdle. (j. All Competitors to be subscribers of not less than 2a 6d. Non-subscribers double entrance. Entrance Fees, 5 Per Cent, on Amount of Prize Money. THOMAS PORTER. Hon. Sec.