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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2445, 9 March 1909, Page 6

IT WILL POT YOU! TO VISIT OUR TEMPORARY PREMISES (NEXT E. REYNOLDS) TWO DOORS FROM GREY STREET. OUR GOODS ARE PACKED UP TO THE CEILING, AND WE ARE VERY MUCH CRAMPED FOR SPACE, SO WE HAVE CUT THE PRICES WITHOUT MERCY IN ORDER TO REDUCE STOCK. 15 TO 50 PER CENT DISCOUNT OFF EVERY ARTICLE. C. ROSIE & CO.

N UHAKA INAUGURAL MEETING. To be held on the Club’s Course, NUHAKA, on THURS., 25th MARCH, 1909. President, G. O. Ormond, Esq.; vicepresidents, Messrs. J. L. Bowen and Ihaka Whanga; stewards, President and Vice-presidents (ex-offi-cio), Messrs. Rangi To Ngaio, J. Smith, R. Steed, E. Bluck, R. E. Jefferson, W. Jobson, A. Jones, AY. Sturm, B. H. Aislabie; lion, treasurer, Mr. R. M. Sprott; judge, Mr. L. Storey ; clerk of scales, Mr. F. Vaughan; timekeeper, Mr. R. E. Jefferson; clerk of course, Mr. Neiwa; handicapper, Mr. W. G. Nightingale; hon. sec., Mr. B. H. Aislabie. PROGRAMME. 1. 12 noon—WELTER HANDICAP (open), of 15 so vs; second horse to receive 3 sovs from the stake. Nomination 15s, acceptance nil. Seven furlongs. 2. 12.30 p. m.— MAIDEN SCURRY, of 10 sovs; second horse to receive 2 sovs-from the stake. For all horses that have never won at time of starting a race of any description. Weight Bst. Entry 10s. Four furlongs. 3. 1.30 p.m.— NUHAKA HANDICAP (open), of 25 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake-. Nomination 255; acceptance nil. One and a quarter miles. 4 2.10 p.m— LADIES’ HACK BRACELET HANDICAP. Nominator of winner to be presented - with a bracelet valued at 10 sovs. Rider of winner to receive a silver-mounted whip (gentlemen riders). Minimum weight list. Horses to be nominated by ladies. Nomination 10s, acceptance nil. One mile. 5. 2.50 p.m— FLYING HACK HANDICAP, of 12 sovs; second horse to receive 2 sovs from the stake. Nomination 12s, acceptance nil. Six furlongs. 6. 3.30 p.m— DISTRICT HACK HANi DICAP of 13sovs; second horse to receive 3 sovs from the stake. Horses to be owned and trained in the Wairoa County for three months prior to date of race meeting. No horse or horses to leave the district after the date of nomination without the secretary’s written permission. Nomination 13s, acceptance nil. Five furlongs. 7. 4.10 p.m.— FAREWELL HANDICAP (open), of 15 sovs; second horse to receive 3 sovs from the stake. Nomination 15s, acceptance nil. Six furlongs. CONDITIONS. PENALTIES.—The winner of any flat race, after the declaration of weights, to carry 71b penalty, of two or more flat races 121 b penalty. WEIGHTS will he declared on or about Saturday, March 13tli. OPEN RACES—No restrictions. ACCEPTANCES —Acceptances close with the Secretary, Mr. B. H. Aislabie, Mr. W. G. Nightingale, Napier, on Thursday, 18th March, 1909. HACK DEFINITION—No horse eligible to start in. a hack race that has won a race of the value of 20 sovs at time of starting- No horse snail be allowed to start unless all nomination fees have been paid. PERMlTS—Permits will be issued to approved Bookmakers at £5 5s each. Permits must be obtained from the Secretary before 11.30 a.m. on the day of races. Bookmakers plying their occupation without permission will be removed and prosecuted. MINIMUM WElGHT—Minimum weight in all events excepting Maiden Scurry and Ladies’ Bracelet, 9st. PROTESTS. Protests, if any, must be made, in writing and handed to the Secretary within 15 minutes after the first horse passes the post. A deposit of £2 musk accompany each protest, such deposit to be forfeited it the protest be not sustained. No entry will be received for any race except on the condition that ail disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall bo decided by a majority of the stewards. ENTRlES—Entries will only be received on the condition that a decision of the majority of the stewards' shall be final on,any point arising out of the definition of district boundaries. In all nominations, description, age, pedigree, and performances ol horses,, name of the trainer and colors of the rider must be given. • . Metropolitan Rules of Racing strictly adhered to, B. H. AISLABIE, Hon. Sec. OUND—Quarter-acre and SevenRoomed Dwelling, Bathroom, Pantry; water laid on; overy convenience. Splendid locality. Only £IOOO.—T. G. Lawless, Agent.