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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2545, 5 July 1909, Page 3

A Taranaki sheepfarmer had an unpleasant reminder the other day of the •■rapacious habits of the hawk. One of lus best ewes had become fastened in a little gully, and whilst lying there helpless it was savagely attacked by a hawk. Both eyes (were plucked out. The probability is that the poor beast panted from the pain, and extended its tongue. The hawk returned to the attack, and tore out practically • the whole -of the tongue. The next stop was to bite pieces out of the animal’s lip. The animal, when found by the owner, .was in such a shocking state that it had to be immediately destroyed.

1 ISBORNE ACING w LUB. THUIISDAY AND FRIDAY, J^LY , <uirf Qth. . CTJ'EEPL FCHASE To be held '-n the Club’s Course, Te. Hapara. OFFICERS : President-: The Hon. Jas Carroll. Vice-President: D. Hepburn, Esq. Hon. Treasurer: C. J. Bennett. Stewards: Messrs C. J. Bennett, J. Sisterson, C. J. Parker, F. J. Lysnar,'T. McConnell, J. H. Martin. D. J. Barry. Judge: Hon. Capt. Tucker. Starter: C. O’Connor. Handicapper: J. Chadwick. Totalisator Steward: W. 0. Skeet. Clerk of Scales: J. E. Whitby. Clerk of Course: A. Pritchard. Secretary: H. E. Dodd. FIRST DAY—THURSDAY, Bth JULY, 1909. To start at 11.30 a.m. 1. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 70 | sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs; | third horse 5 sovs from stake. The winner of i.ny Hurdle Race after the declaration of weights to carry 71b penalty. Distance, 1 % miles; over 7 flights of hurdles. Nomination 205., acceptance 30s. 2. MAIDEN HACK RACE, of 40 sovs; second horse to receive 5 6ovs from stake. Distance, 4 'furlongs. Weight 9st. For horses that have never won a race. Entry 20s. 3. FLYING HANDICAP, of 70 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from stake. Winner of any Flat Race after declaration of weight to carry 51b. penalty. Distance* 6 furlongs. Nomination 20s, acceptance 30s. 4. GISBORNE PARK STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 120 soys; second horse to receive 15 sovs; third horse 5 sovs from stake. Winner of any Steeplecha.se after declaration of weights to carry 71b penalty. Distance, about 3 miles. Nomination 20s, acceptance 40s. 5. HACK FLAT HANDICAP, of 40 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from stake. Distance, 7 furlongs. Entry 20s. 6. TRIAL STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 70 sovs; second horse to receive 10 60vs from stake. Distance, 2 miles. Nomination 20s, acceptance 20s. 7. WINTER OATS HANDICAP.. of 60 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from stake. Winner of 'any Flat ..Race,after declaration of weights to carry 51b penalty. Distance, 1 mile and a distance. Nomination 20s, acceptance 20s. SECOND DAY—FRIDAY, 9th JULY, 1909. To start at 11.30 a.m. .. SECOND HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 70 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs; third horse 5 sovs from stake. Distance, 2 miles; over 8 flights of hurdles. Nomination 20s, acceptance 30s. 5. MAJDEN HACK HANDICAP, of 40 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from stake. Distance 5 furlongs. For horses that have never won a race, except winner of Maiden Hack first day, which shall be eligible. Entry 20s. I. WAIKANAE HANDICAP, of 70 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from stake. Distance 7 furlongs. Nomination 20s, acceptance 30s. LTE HAPARA STEEPLECHASE •HANDICAP, of -110 sovs; second horse to Teceive 15 sovs; third horse 5 sovs from stake. Distance, about 2* miles. Nomination 20s, acceptance 40s. 40s. 5. SECOND HACK FLAT HANDICAP, of 40 sovs; second horse to receive 5 soys from stake. Distance, 6 furlongs. 5. FINAL STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 70 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from stake. Distance, 2 miles. Nominaition 20s, acceptance 20s. I. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 60 sovs; second horse to receTVe 10 sovs from stake. Winner of Waikanae Handicap to carry 51b penalty. Distance 1 mile. Nomination 20s, acceptance 20s. Stakes paid in full. tcs s of Nominations, eights, Acceptances and amounts to c© forwarded. „\ , WEIGHTS. THURSDAY, Bth JULY, 1909, at 8 in. (Night of" First Day s Races).— he 'whc'.c of the Second Day s Events. acceptances. ISDAY, Bth JULY, 1909, at 9 ight of First Hay’s Races).— Handicap Hurdles, 30s; Waiandioap, 30s; Te Hapara Han 0s- Final Steeplechase Handi--1 Farewell Secretary.