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Drapery. Q.R AND SHOW OF AUTUMN AND WINTER GOODS ;i;eom RECENT SHIPMENTS. B. C A S S, CHEAPSIDE HOUSE, 222, QUEEN-STREET, CORNER OF QUEEN & WELLESLEY-STREETS. LARGEST AND CHEAPEST STOCK OF COESETS IN THE PROVINCE, LADIE'SfAND CHILDREN'S UNDEBCLOTHING. CHEAPESTJT.N AUCKLAND. COMPLETEST ASSORTMENT OJP HOSIERY AND HABERDASHERY IN THE CITY, CHSAPSIDE HOUSE. EVE3Y DESCRIPTION OF DRESS MATERIAL. SPLENDID VARIETJYI.OF FANCY GOODS AT LOWEST PAYING PROFJT. B. C A S S, CHEAPSIDE H^O USE, 226, QUEEN-STREET, Corner ot Wellesley-street. gILKS! SILKS! SILKS GLOVES GLOVES! R. W. DYSON HAS JUST RECEIVED, EX SUEZ MAIL, 1 case Self colour Grosgrains—beautiful shades " 1 case Black Glace's and Gosgrains, from 3s 9d per yard—splendid value cases Ladies' Danish Kid Gloves, 2s 9d per pair 1 case Ladies' French Kid Gloves, 3s 6d per pair 1 case Ladies' Josephine Gloves, 3s 9d per pair EEAL LACE COLLARS, Exo., Etc., Etc. 130, AND 132, QUEEN-STREET, Adjoining Messrs. Morrin's, Ironmongers. TJILANNELS! FLANNELS! BLANKETS! CRIMEAN SHIRTINGS. CALICOES AND SHEETINGS, Etc., Etc., Etc. I have just received ex lone, a large overstock of the above Goods from the most celebrated manufac turers of DEWSBTTRY, ROCHDALE, and MAIT CHESTER, and am now offering them UNDER "WHOLESALE PRICES, and can guarantee , UNPRECEDENTED BARGAINS. E. W. DYSON, 130 and 132, QUEEN-STREET. ; \ i ■ i > ■



Notices. \ 01 L, OOL OE, GLASS 4KB P'APHSHAKOINOS. HOUSE, SIGN, AND GENERAL, DECORATING 57, QUEEN STREET, Next to Bank op Nzw Zeal J. HENDERSON, Importer of and dealer in Oil, White Lead, Turps, Zinc, White, House Painters', Coach and Cabinet makers' Varnishes, Calico Scrim, Clock and Compass Glasses. Brashes *c. *c. CLAK IE E O !FH BUS' (LATE GROMBIE'S) ROYAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHIC; GALLERIES, Opposite Union Bank), QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, First-class Portraits from C.D.V. to Life Size, at Moderate Prices. Children' 3 Portraits taken instantaneously. MONEY! MONEY! MONEY! LENT in Sums from Is. to £100 on all kinds of Jewellery, Diamonds, Plated ware, Clothing, and all other Merchandize. The strictest secresy can he relied on. Fireproof .Safes on the premises or the Security of Voiuables, L. H. NEUME GE N, PAWNBROKER, 165, QUEEN STREET, Opposite Sayings Bank. ' Auckland. SAL>j3LESY AND HARNESS. THE Undersigned has received, ex Wave Queen, Olenhuntly, Ferndale, and late arrivals. Splendid Shipments of the above, com prising— Best English Brass an a silver Monnted Bnesry, Gig, and Spring-cart Harness. Ridinp Saddles (for Butchers' use) with Brass Head and Cantle Plates, Ladies' and Gents' Hunting Crops, Saddle, Harness, and Polishing Compos, PloII Fetlock Boots, Kvw Caps, Brushes,, and Elltman's Royal Embroua. cation for Hor*os and Cattle. Saddles. Bridles (Ladies' and Gents") Hunting, Buggy, Gig, 4-Horse, and Cart Wh'ps Spurs, Ladies' and Gents' Fancy Bits and Stirrups Curry, Mane, and Clipping Combs Dandy, Spoke, Water, Body, Compo, Shoo Clothes Brushes Thongs. Leggings, Pole Chains, and IMPROVED SHIFTING DRAUGHT CAM HAMES, All of which will be sold at the Lowest Cash Pbiobs. Second-hand Harness for Sale. Pack Saddles, and every Variety of English Colonial-made Harness always on Hand or Made to Order. TO ARRIVE PER JUBILEE, Sad dies, Whips, EUiman's Embrocation, Nosebags Twigg's "Favourite" and Clark's Improved Clipping Machines, &c. W. 8. JO NE S, SADDLER, HARNESS-MAKER, & IMPOfcT»» 15 4, QUEEN STREET mo OLD FRIENDS OF TWENTY JL YEARS' STANDING J. RUSSELL'S PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, PORTLAND HOUSE, Hobson Street. Having REMOVED from Coburg-street to the above extensive premises, with lofty and well-aired Bed-rooms and Sitting T>arlours for families, is now prepared to accommodate thorn. Terms for Single Bed-room, 25s per week, or 4s Cd per day. For Double Bed-rooms, as pur agreement. Auckland, January 6, 1874. T^TATCHES, JEWELLERY, Etc., Etc., Etc. SELLING 0 F^F ! E. BECK, QTJEEN -BTKEET, 'AUCKLAND, In returning thanks to his numerous ■ patrons for the support hitherto accorded him, begs to intimate that he purposes visiting England shortly, and is deter mined to clear &T3XTHE 'wiroi/E of niy VALUABLE STOCK OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, ETC. O TOURISTS AND THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC. MESSRS MORRISON & CO. Have much pleasure in annnotmcing that they have purchased Mr Bennett's interest in that well-known Hostlery the ROTORUA HOTEL, Ohinemutu. Mr. James T. Morrison will take the management of the business, and no trouWe or expense will be spared to make " Ihe Botorna" a real first-class Hotel. The Bar has been newly stocked with the best brands of Ales, Wines, and Spirits Tl-e Culinary depart ment will receive special attention. It will be the Proprietor's study to secure and deserve support, and make the Rotorua Hotel " familiar" in the mouths of the public "as household words." AEMY AND NAVY HOTEL. UPPER QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. C. M. HICKLING & CO., Proprietors, this first-class hotel possesses every accommodation required by resi dents in the City, or by gentlemen visiting Auckland en route for tha Australian Colonies, America, Eng land, and the Continent. Arrangements have been made with express anp cab proprietors to meet every steamer on arrival at the wharf. The Proprietors are determined that the ARMY AITD NAVY HOTEL shall be second to none in the Southern Seaa. None but the Best Brands cf English and Colonial Ales, or Vintages of Colonial Wines and Spirit 3 will be vended. A shipment of Australian Wines will arrive by the s.s. Wentwortta.'■ An Experienced Chef de Cuisine who was for many years the PUPIL of the GREAT SOYER, supplies the requirements of the Table. SPLENDID BATHS (GOT OR COLD). SHOWER BATHS. A Night Watchman always in attendance. C, M, HICKLING & CO. . ./



Miscellaneous. THE NATIONAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND (Limited). CAPITAL ~ .. ~ TWO MILLIONS. ..' Notice is hereby given that interest on DEPOSIT RECEIPTS wiil be allowed as under, viz:— At 3 months notice ~ .. 3 per cent per annum AtC „ .. .. 4 „ » At 12 „ .. .. 5 DAVID HEAN, Manager. Auckland, April 22,1874. Bir Appointment to HIS EXCELLENCY SIR JAMES FERGUSSON HEINE l"c H KOHN, JEWELLER, QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND, Bega to diaw the attention of the public to his Large and Well-assorted Stock of ENGLISH. FOREIGN, AND COLONIAL MANUFACTURED JEWELLERY, Specially selected, and of the Nowest Styles and Designs. A large portion of the above consist of Quart* and Greenstone Jewellery, Manufactured on the premises. H. K. begs specially to draw the attention c the public to his LARGE AND SUPERIOR STOCK OF GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, ANT> GREAT VARIETY OF SILVER AND PLATED GOODS, Which are of tho best known manufacture* of be home markets. iaTNote the address — HEINEICH KOHN, JEWELLER. QUEEN STREET. lyiHE CHEAPEST HOUSE IN TOWN THE BLUE BOOT. C. BKOOKES Calls the attention of the Public to his WELL-ASSORTED STOCK or COLONIAL AND ENGLISH-MADE GOODS. MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN'S BOOTS IN GREAT VARIETY. LADIES' AND GENT'S BUCKSKIN SLIPPERS FOR SALE. C. BEOO XE S, 25C, QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite the New Market Hall). THE undersized are Cash Pub criAHEits of HIDES, SHEEPSKTNS, WOOL TALLOW, <Src, &c, at highest market rates, In any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and immediate Ca3h remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS A.nos:x.j,jcD TTT INKS & HALL CABINET-MAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS AND GENERAL HOUSE FURNISHERS, HAVE NOW ON HAND THE LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK OF JFUENITTJBE, CAEPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, BILLIAED CLOTH, AND GENERAL FURNISHINGS IN NEW ZEALAND, Which are all marked at exceedingly LOW PRICES. THE TRADE & SHIPPERS SUPPLIED WHOLESALE. W. & H. having large and convenient workshops J manufacture every description of Furniture on th SHORTEST NOTICE. FLOOR CLOTHS ALL WIDTHS, CCT TO ANY PLAN. CARPETS MADS UP AND LAID. Agents for the 6EOVEE & BAKEK OUBLE - LOCK AND ELASTIC - STITCH SEWING- MACHINES, Long acknowledged aa THE BEST, are now THE CHEAPEST. The New HAND MACHINE is a marvel of simplicit and efficiency, at £5 6s. Every Machine Guaranteed. Instructions Grat , illustrated Prosneotua »od Samples of work sen £ Post free. . ~, ♦



Drapery. JJ XPI E™A TI^ON OP PARTNERSHIP. Our term of Partnership will again expire on the 30th June. To facilitate an adjustment of the Partnership accounts, and entering into new arrangements for the future, we shall hold a C L EIA EIN G-0 U T SALE OP THE STOCK IN HAND. T H?E [NATIONAL MART WILL UK CLOSED ON THURSDAY, THE 10th APRIL. FOR THE PURI'OSE OF MA R X 1 78 G DOWN THE ST O CX, AND WILL RE-OPEN ON SATURDAY, THE 18th. S. & J. R. VAILE, Corner of Qukfx and Wyxdiiam-streets. Funeral Undertakers. J^T McCTJLSKY FUNERAL UNDERTAKER, TOP OF HOBSON STREET. W™~ R. HAYWA ED'S • CHEAP BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY, & FUNERAL FURN SHING fWAREHOUSE, REMOVED TO ; WYNDHAM STREET, i (Next Queen-street Corner.) Eesidcnco and Shop: Corner of Pitt and Grey ■jj streets. ; Sewing Machines. "XT O T I C E. T. P E~T"C OC X, OPTICIAN, ETC., _ WILL SIIOETLY HEM OYE TO HIS OLD SITE IN SHORTLAND STREET, (Oitositk the PesT Office). Just Landed, ex Anazl, Norham Castle, &c, Aneroid Barometers, Binocular, Marine and Opera Glasses, Telescopes, Spectacles, in variety, Drawing Instruments, Steam Guages, Water Guage Fittings, Models of Steam Engines, &c, &c. TAYLOR'S PATENT SEWING MACHINES. Fresh shipments of these now celebrated ard truly excellent Machines just landed. Intending pur chasers are invited to inspect the Machines and List of References. Temporary Premises— QUTSKN STBKET, NKAB. THK BaME OfNuW 7itAT AND, ISIDORE AIEX'ANDEB 96, QUEEN STREET, NEXT AUCKLAND HOTEL, (Established 1866,) BEG-S most respectfully to inform the inhabitants of Auckland and its vicinity that he has opened the above mises as a WATCHMAKER AND MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, With a Large and Well-assorted Stock of WATCHES, DIAMOMD GOODS, JEWELLERY SILVER AND SILVER-PLATED WAKE, Specially^plected in the English and Foreign Markets. The latest designs and fashions in Bijouterie will be received by every mail from England, Paris, Berlin, and Vienna. The public are invited to inspect the premises and actory, where all the branches in the trade are carried on. ■ SHORTLAND STREET, Nearly Opposite the ]?ost-oitfiob.



Drapery. ¥ COSGKAVE & CO. «l • having completed Extensive Alterations an improvements in their "Premises are NOW OPENING UP THEIR ~nr\T\a SHIPMENT OF NEW SPRING GOODS, Ex Fontenaye, Berar, City of Auckland, &c. J. COSG-RAVE & CO. Being Cash Buyers in the British and Contmenta Markets are enabled to offer all classes of Goods at THE LOWEST REMUNERATIVE PROFITS. Particular attention is called to their LARGE STOCK OF SILKS, from the most eminent Manufacturers, and noted tor Softness of Texture, Richness of Colour, and Great Durability. The various Departments are now replete with every Novelty in SPRING and SUMMER GOODS. THE DRESS DEPARTMENT will be found most complete, and includes every JNew Material in Silks (black and coloured), Japanese Silks (plain and figured), Plain and Tinted Alpacas, Balernos, Lustres, Silk, Warps and Mixtures, Persian Cords, French Merinos (plain and figured)* J. COSGRAVE & CO. MUSLINS. French Jaconets, Ordanders, in stripe and figured Book and Swiss, checked, striped and figured Jaconet, striped, checked aud figured Tarlatan, &c, &c, in all the new shades PRINTS. Cambrics, Jaconets, Brilliants, Cretonnas, Plates Batints, Pique, Marcella, &c., &c. Dress and Rough Hollands, Glass Cloths, Quiltings &C. MANCHESTER. Sheetings, Towellings, Toilet Quilts and Counter panes, Table Cloths and Covers, Hucks, Glas Cloth, Linen and Cotton Ticks, Damasks, Repps, Curtains in Lace Muslin, &c. MILLINERY AND FANCY. AllJthe New Styles in Millinery and Straw Hats and Bonnets, Feathers, Flowers, &c. Muslin Col lars and Sets, Lace Collars and Sets, Muslin, Lace Ties, Handkerchiefs, all Silk Roman Scarfs, &C..&C. UNDERCLOTHING. Ladies' Skirts, Chemises, Might Camisoles, Drawer?, Stays. Children's Underclothing of all descrip tions ; Hats Hoods, &c., Pelis.s, Cloaks, &c. Ladies' Silk Cloth Gi anadine Jackets Velvet Jackets and Mantles, new shapes. SUPERIOR READY-MADE CLOTHING, In Great Variety. Black Cloth Pagets, Silk-mixed Pagets, Diagonal Pagets; Black Cloth Galateas, Silk-mixed ' GalateßS, Diagonal Galateas ; Tweed, De, Silk mixed, and every other description of Men s and Boys' Trousers, Trousers and Vests, Suits, &c. Boys' Knickerbocker Suits, Boys' Zouave Suits Boys' Kossuth Suits, Boys' Stanley Suits Boys' Eton Suits, Boys' Lome Suits LSoys" Galatea huits. Boys' Hats and Caps, in all the new styles Boys' Shirts, White and FanC7, Crimean, &c. Men's new Crimea,! rhins, lull sizes; Dress White Shirts, plain and fancy fronts ; Men's stout Working Shirts, Flannel Shirts. Drawers, Singlets. &c, in Cotton, Woollen, and Merino ; Men's Lineu and Paper Collars, in all the new shapes ; L'mbrellas, Ties, Handkerchiefs, Scarfs, &c, &c. Men's Black Paris Ilats, Drab Shell Hats, Felt Hats, of every shape and style. Men's Cloth Caps, &c. WOOLLENS. West of England, Yorkshiro Broads Tweeds and Does, in Yorkshire, Scottish, Geelong" Sydney, Nelson, &c, &c. J. COSGRAVE & CO. Wish to preserve their character ta rUECIIKAPKirT HOUSE IN THE TRADE And will SELL their present STOCK AT THE LOWKST POSSIBLE PRICES Notices. HHHE UNDEEBI&NBD HATE ON SALE — PORT— Superior Old Red, in wood and bottle SHERRY— Superior qualities and brands, bottled and in butts, hhds, qr-casks and octaves BRANDY—Hennessy's and Martell's, in wood and case W.I, RUM—3O op, in hhds and qr-casks WHISKY — Dunville's, Grecnlees and Colville's, Jameson's, Islay, in bulk, and Dunville's and Stewart's, in cases OLD TOM- P.rownicg's, in bulk Boord's, Booth's, Burnett't, and Bernard s, incase SCHNAPPS— Adolphe Wolfe and Co.'s, quarts and GENEVA—Key, Anchor, Juniper, and. Exhibition brards GINGER WINE, in qr-casks and cases CLARET—Voeslauer, Medoc.iChateau Mar&eaux, St. .1 alien, &c. MAR ASCIUNO-Noyeau,Currtcoa(orange and white and Sa'saparilla BITTERS-Seiner's, Angostura, Crarge, and Pomer anzen CHAMPAGNE—CIiquots, Perrier Jouet's, Moet's, Collin's, Moselle, quarts and pints Lindcman's Cawarra Hock and Claret, Ist growth AMERICAN LIGHT WINE (Muscatelle) BOTTLED ALE—Bass's, Devenish, Tennent's, and Allsopp's BOTTLED STOUT—Byass's, Blood's, and Gum ness's LIME JUICE CORDIAL, pint and quarts GROCERIES, comprising—Bclmont. Stcarine, Oza kerit, Field's, and Paraffin Candles, Raisins, Cur rants, Crushed Loaf Sugar, Rcnnett's, Saltpetre, Blacking, Blue, Sardines, Maccarroni, Vermicelli, Almonds, Curry, Maizena, Sauces, &c. TEAS and SUGARS KENT HOPS VlNEGAß—Champion's No. 24, Gillon's CIGARS—No 2, H.S., in 600 boxes TOBACCO-Ragland Twist. Hendrich Hudson, Belle Brandon, Childrey, Prairie Flower, &c. PAlNTS—Carson's Anticorrosion, ;red and stone color, Genuine giound and Nos 1 and 2, White Lead, Red Lead, White Zinc, Mid Brunswick, Green and Yellow Paints, Patent Driers OILS—Raw and Boiled Linseed and Colza, in drums, Downer's Kerosene NOBLE'S AND HOARE'S VARNISH ES- Oak Varnish, in cases containing 16 1-gallon tins Hard Drying Oak Varnish, in drums CORDAGE—Europe, Manila,[and Bolt Rope, Spun yarn, and Hambroline QUICKSILVER, in 751b bottles Three-bushel Bags, Woolpacks, Scrim Printing Paper, 37 x 49 TO ARRIVE, Galvanised Wire Rope, Muntz Metal, Composition Nails, &c. BROWN, CAMPBELL, & CO. TO BUILDEES, CONTEACTORS, AND OTHERS. Tenders will bo given to the above by the under signed for all kinds of Smithwork, &c, from this date. tf3T Address — PETER BIRLEY, SMITH, ENGINEER, ETC., Next McCrae's Cooperage, High-street. amß AUCKLAND VENETIAN BLIND MANUFACTORY. M. HORTON BUSBY, B Lil N D MA KER &WI p } V 0 B KIB WHOLESALE AND "RETAIL, . VENETIAN HOUSE, r SHOMLAHDJBTKM;!, iLlKlv Js K.z



Races. A UCKLAND EACING- CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. MAY 25th (QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY) AND MAY 26th, 1874. STEWARDS: Mr Thomas Morrin Mr J. S. Macfarlane Major Walmsley Major George Captain Eraser Mr Joseph Bennett JUDGE : Judge Beckham. STARTER: Mr Robert Wynyard. CLFRK OF THE COURSE : Mr Henry Hardington. CLERK OF TI7TC SCALES: Mr William Marks. HANDCCAPPER: Mr Joseph Bennett. MONDAY, MAY 25. 1874. THE TRIAL STAKES-Of 40 soys, added to a sweepstake of 3 soys each ; entrance, 2 soys.; weight for age ; for all horses that have never won a prize exceeding 25 soys in value up to the time of entrance. Distance U miles THE CHAMPAGNE STAKES—Of 50 sovg. added to sweepstakes o; 10 soys each ; h.ft for 2-year-olds; colts, Bst 101b ; fillies and geldings, Bst 81b. Nominations, 2 soys ; 3 soys on acceptance on general entry day, 18th May; 5 soys at the post. Closed ; 9 subscribers. Distance, 6 furlongs. AUTUMN HANDICAP—Of 150 soys, added to a sweepstakes of 10 soys each ; second horse to receive 25 soys from the stakes Entrance, 2 soys Horses to he nominated to the Secretary of the A.R.C. at the Auckland Hotel, by 8 p.m. on Katurday, the 4th of April; weights will be declared on or before the 18th April Accep tances, enclosing 5 soys, to be made by 8 p.m. on Saturday, 2nd May, and balance of sweepstakes (5 soys) on night of general entry. Distance, If miles THE SELLING STAKES-Of 50 soys; entrance, 4 soys ; weight for age ; distance, 1 mile- Winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, any surplrs to go the fund ; winner to be sold for 50 soys ; if entered to be sold for 40 soys, allowed 101b ; if to be sold for 30 soys, allowed 201b ; if to be sold for 20 soys, allowed 301b. HACK RACE—Of 15 soys: entrance, 1 soy ; distance, 1 mile. Winner to be sold for 15 soys, immedia tely after the race, any surplus to go to the fund. Pott entry. TUESDAY', 2Gth MAY, 1874. THE AUTOMN (HANDICAP) STEEPLECHASE— Of 103 soys, added to a sweepstakes of 10 soys oach ; second horse to receive 20 soys out of the slakes ; entrance, 2 soys. Distance, 3 miles, over a fair hunting country, to be pointed out by the Stewards. Horses to be nominated to the Secretary at the Auckland Hotel, by 8 p.m. on Saturday, 4th April; woights will be declared on or before ISth April Acceptances, enclosing 5 soys, to be made by 8 p.m. on Saturday, the 2nd May, and balance of sweep (5 soys) on night of general en'ry. THE fcx. LEDGER STAKES-Of 100 soys, added to a sweepstakes of 10 soys each ; nominations, 2 soys; 3 soys on acceptance on day of general entry, 18th May, and 5 soys before 10 a.m. on the day of the race. For 3-year-olds : Colts, Bst 121b ; fillies and geldings, Bst 71b. Closed : 3 subscribers. Distance. 1 mile G furlongs 132 yards THE AUCKLAND CUP (HANDICAP)—Of 100 soys, added to a sweepstakes of 10 soya each, second horse to receive 20 soys out of the stakes ; entrance, 2 soys; handicap to appear by 8 p.m. on the night of the first day's races ; acceptances, with 10 soys sweep, before 10 a m. on the day of the race. Distance, IJ-Tniles. SELLING BUKDLE RACE—Of 50 soys; entrance, i soys; we'ter weights for age. Winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, any surplus to go to the fund : winner to be sold for 50 soys ; if entered to be sold for 40 soys, allowed 101b ;if to be sold for 30 soys allowed 201b ; if to be sold for 20 soys allowed 301b. Distance, 1£ miles: over 6 flights of hurdles NOVEL HANDICAP—Of bO soys, added to a sweepstakes of 5 soys each ; entrance, 3 soys. Distance l\ miles. Winner to be sold for benefit of Race Fund. ENTRIES FOR THE FOLLOWING RACES To bo made to the Secretary, at the Auckland Hotel, before 8 p.m. on MONDAY, the ISth May, 1874. SUMMER MEETING, 1875. THE DERBY. A Sweepstakes of 10 soys each, b. ft., with 100 soys ndded. For 3-year-olds : Colts. Bst 101b ; fillie3, Bst 51b, 2 soys on nomination, 3 soys on accept ance on general entry da}', December, 1574, and 5 soys before 10 a.m. on the day of the race. Distance, one miie and a half. Forfeit to be declared and paid to the A.R.C. Secretary before 10 a.m. ou the morning of the race, or the nominator will be liable for the whole stake. AUTUMN MEETING 1875. THS ST. I/EGBRS STAKES. ! A Sweepstrkes of 10 soys each, h. ft., with 10J soys I added. For 3-year-olds : Colts, Sst ]01b ; fillies, Sit 71b ; 2 soys on nomination, 3 soys on accept ance on general entry day for Autumn Meetirg, 1874, and 5 soys before 10 a.m. on the day of the race. Distance, one mile and three-quarters and 132 yds. Forfeit to be declared and paid to the A.R C. Secretary before 10 a.m. on the morning ot the race, or the nominator will be liable for the woole stake. AUTUMN MEETING, 1575. THE CHAMPAGNE STAKES. A. Sweepstakes of 10 soys each, h. ft., with 100 soys added. ' For 2-year-o!ds: Colts Sst 101b; fillies, Sst 81b 2 soys on nomination, 3 soys on accept tance on general entry day for Autumn Meeting, 1875, and 5 soys beforo 10 a.m. on the day of the race. Distance, C furlongs. Forfeit to be declared and paid to the A.R.C. Secretary before 10 a.m. on the morning of the race, or the nominator will be liable for the whole stakes. SUMMER MEETING, 1876. THE DERBY, A [sweepstake of 10 soys each, h. ft., with 100 soys added. For 3-year-olds: Colts, Sst lOlbs ; fillies, Sst 51bs, 2 soya on nomination, 3 soys on accep tance on general entry day, December, 1575, and 5 soya before 10 a.m. on the day of the race. Dis tance, lj- miles. Forfeit to be declared and paid to the A.R.C. Secretary before 10 a.m. on the morning of the race, or the nominator will be liable for the whole stake." '•AUTUMN MEETING, 1876. THE ST. tEOER STAKES, A Sweepstake of 10 soys each, h. ft., with 100 soys added. For 3-year olds : Colts. Sst 101b ; illlies, Sst 71b ; 2 soys on nomination ; 3 soys on accept ance on general dntry day for Autumn Meeting, 1876, and 5 soys before 10 a.m. on the day of the race. Distance, 1 mile 6 furlongs 132 yards. For feit to be declared and paid to the A.R.C. Secre tary before 10 a.m. on the morning of the race, or the nominator will be liable for the whole stake. SUMMER MEETING, 1878. MARKS' PRODUCE STAKES. Of 10 soys. each, h. ft., SJ ft. only if declared and paid before S p.m. on general entry day, Decem ber, 1876, with 100 soys. added. For 3-year-olds, the prodnce of mares covered in 1873, and nomi nated as under : Colts, Sst 101b ; fillies. Sst 51b. The winner of the Canterbury Derby, 1877, or Auckland Derby, IS7S, to carry 61b extra; winner of both, 7ID extra One mile and a quar ter. The second horse to receive 10 per cent, and the third horse 5 per cent, from the gross amount of the stakes. Entrance fee.. 1 soy to the funds, to oe forwarded with each nomination. The foals to be named and described to the A.R.C. Secretory before 8 p.m. on general entry night, December, 1875. The half forfeit to be declared . . and paid to the A R.C. Secretary Before 10 a.m. on the morning of tho race, or the nominator will be liable for the whole stalto. . N B —Observe that nominators of mares in this race will not be liable to any forfeit unless they also nominate the produce. —«m, • -v^n.-. DATES OF ENTRIES AND ACCEPTANCES. Weights declared—Autumn Handicap, and Autumn Staeplechase, ISth April, S p.m. Acceptances—2nd May, 3pm General entries— Monday, ISth May, 8 p.m. IT B. No entries will be received on any pretence whatever after the hours named. WM. PERCIVAL, Secretary pro tern. BEEDEBN POLISHED OBANITR MONUMENTS, IN RED AND BLUE, FROM £5. Free on board ship for any part of New Zealand. nttCRIPTIONS ACCURATE AND BEAUTIFUL. Plans and Prices Free from JOHNL E G G B, Sculptor, Aberdeen, Scotland.



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