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Gisborne Times, Volume XXXVI, Issue 3409, 13 August 1913, Page 2

TO STAND THIS 4 SEASON AT WAERENCA-A-HIKA. And travel the Poverty Bay District, THE RENOWNED TROTTING STALLION IMPERIAL PRINCE By PRINCE IMPERIAL-GOSSIP. For further particulars, apply— W. PILCHER, Waerenga-a-hika.

SIRE OF THE SEASON. SIGNALMAN. TO STAND THIS SEASON AT “CORRENDEN,” PATUTAHI. SIGNALMAN as a racehorse has a Ihompson Handicap, Wanganui Guineas, Hpsom Welter (0.J.C.), Jockey Club Handicap (C.J.C.), all one mile; Templeton Handicap (G.J.C. ), six furlongs; also Anniversary (Chch. R.C.), one mile one furlong, to his credit. A careful perusal of the performances of his stock, which includes among others the following notable performers, Mount Victoria, Ceylon. The Nile, High Pressure, Hutu, Miss Signal, No Idea, Semaphore, will satisfy breeders that with his limited opportunities at a PRIVATE Stud, the pick of the most fashionable sires of the North Island being within easy distance, his percentage of winners is very high indeed. Also his stock from half-bred mares is full of quality and substance, he being a fine, commanding horse himself. Forty acres of splendid paddocking, free for a month, after which 2s 6d per week will be charged. Owners’ mares will bo attended to at home within reasonable radius. Arrangements made with Mr H. LOUGHER, Albion Stables, will receive prompt attention. FEES: Thoroughbred mares £7 7s, others £5 ss. All care taken, but no responsibility. J. CLEARY. JpOVERTY jgAY IJHIRF £ALUB. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23rd AND 24tb. 1913. SPRING MEETINC. Makaraka Racecourse. President, J. W. Nolan, Esq.; Vice-Presi-dent, J. Clark, Esq.; lion. Treasurer, Mr F.W. Nolan; Stewards, Messrs W. G. Sherratt, J. A. Caesar. J. M. Gouldsinith, J. Maynard, K. Sherratt, A. Dewing, J. L. Bowen; Judge, W. G. Sherratt, Esq; Starter, Mr. A. G. Wood; Handieaoper, Mr. H. Coyle; Clerk of Totalisator, W. O. Skeet; Clerk of Scales ,M. DeCosta; Clerk of Course, J. Pritchard; Secretary, I). R. Do Costa. FIRST DAY. THURSDAY, 23rd OCTOBER, 19:3. To Start at 12.45 p.m. 1. JUNCTION HANDICAP, of ICO soys., second horse to receive 10 sovs from stake, third horse 5 sovs from stake. Six furlongs. Nomination 20s, acceptance 20s. 2. FIRST HURDLES HANDICAP, of 100 sovs, second horse to receive 1C sovs from stake. The winner of any Hurdle Race after declaration of weights to carry 71b extra. One and threequarter miles, over seven flights of hurdles. Nomination 20s, acceptance 20s. 3. COUNTY STAKES HANDICAP, of 70 sovs., second horse to receive 10 sovs from stake. For all horses bred in the Counties of Cook. Waiapu, Wairoa and Waikohu. Winner of Junclion Handicap to carry 51b penalty. Six furlongs. Nomination 20s. acceptance 20". 4. SPRING HANDICAP, of 175 sovs.. second horse to receive 20 sovs from stake and third horse 10 sovs. The winner of any race of the value of 50 sovs or upwards, after declaration of weights to carry 71b extra; of 100 sovs 10ib extra. One mile and a quarter. Nomination 20. acceptance 50s. 5. FIRST WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs., second horse to receive 10 sovs from stake, third horse 5 sovs from stake. Minimum weight £.7. Seven furlongs. Nomination 235, acceptance 20s. 6. MAIDEN SCURRY, of 70 sovs.. second horse to receive 10 sovs from stake. Minimum weight Bst. Winners on the flat at any time barred. Four furlongs. Nomination 20s, acceptance 20s. 7. FLYING HANDICAP of 120 sovs.. second horse to receive 15 sovs from stake. The winner of any race of the value of 50 sovs or upwards after the declaration of the weight? to carry 71b extra. Six furlongs. Nomination 20s. acceptance 30s. 8. FIRST HACK FLAT HANDICAP, of 100 sovs.. second horse to receive 10 sovs. from stake, third horse 5 sovs from stake. Winner of any previous race to carry 71b extra. One mile. Nomination 20s. acceptance 20s.

SECOND DAY. FRIDAY, 24th OCTOBER. 1913. To start at 12.45 p.m. 1. SECOND WELTER HANDICAP, of 100 sovs., second horse to receive 10 sovs from stake, third horse 5 sovs from stake. Minimum weight 8.7. One mile. Nomination 20s, acceptance 20s. 2. SECOND HURDLES HANDICAP, of ICO sovs.. second horse to receive 10 sovs from stake. One mile and a half, over six flights of hurdles. Nomination 20s, acceptance 20s. 3. SECOND HACK FLAT HANDICAP, of 80 sovs., second horse to receive 10 sovs from stake. Six furlongs. Nomination 20s, acceptance 20s. 4. MAKAR AKA HANDICAP, of 150 soys., second horse to receive 15 sovs. third horse 5 sovs from stake. One mile. Nomination 20s. acceptance 40s. 5. MAIDEN SCURRY HANDICAP, of 70 sovs., second horse to receive 10 sovs from stake. Winners on the flat at any time barred, with the exception of winner of Maiden Scurry first day. Five furlongs. Nomination 20s, acceptance 20s. 6. ROSELAND HACK HANDICAP, of 80 sovs, second horse to receive 10 sovs from stake. One mile. Nomination 20s, acceptance 20s. 7. WAIICANAE HANDICAP, of 110 sovs., second horse to receive 10 sovs from stake. Winner of Makaraka- Handicap to carry 71b penalty. Five furlongs. Nomination 20s, acceptance 30s. 8. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 100 sovs., second horse to receive 10 sovs from stake, third horse 5 sovs from stake. Winners of Makaraka and Waikanae Handicaps to be re-handicapped. Seven furlongs. Nomination 20s, acceptance 20s. DATES OF NOMINATIONS. WEIGHTS AND ACCEPTANCES. To be forwarded to the Secretary, at the Club Room, Masonic Hotel. Gisborne. Nominations for all events close at 9 p.m. ° n SATURDAY. 4th OCTOBER, 1913. Weights declared for First Day's events on or g'^{j RDAV> llt h OCTOBER. , Acceptances for the Whole of First Day s events close at 9 p.m. pn— SATURDAY, 18th OCTOBER. Weights for Second Day's events declared about 8 p.m.— • x , 23rd OCTOBER. Night of First day s races ACCEPTANCES FOR WHOLE OF SECOND DAY'S EVENTS CLOSE AT 930 p.m. D. 1L DeCOSIA. Secretary. NOR VIC LIGHT. SYSTEM, The Simplest, Safest, and- Mont Compact System of Lighting for Country Souses, Hotels, Halls, Cnurob.es, etc. A Norvio Liglit Plant can be seen in operation and producing gas for lighting, heating, and cooking, at my Workshop, next Whinray’s. Present entrance, Derby St., opposite Royal Btables. Call and see, ring me up, qt write for particulars. English manufacture throughout. J. S. ALLAN, BOLE AGENT for POVERTY BAY, Including Counties Cook, Waiapu and Watkohu. “Better a little good than much had,” say the Germans. So* a small drop of Martel]’s will do; you more good than a whole bottle of inferior Brandy.*