The Evening Star.

Vol.. VIII—Ho. 2,373

AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY. OCTOBER 27, 1877

PRICE : ONE PENNY



e^%*- DEGULAR MONTHLY i£3lEl>: JJU STEAM COMMUNICATION "S2^^H* Between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY", AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 21st of November. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-fltreet. Auckland, October 24,1877. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Time Table—October, 1877. for ta ranaki, nelson, picton. wel- LINGTON. LYTTELTON, AND PORT CHALMERS, from Manukau. Steamship. Date of Sailing. Wanaka.. Friday, 2nd Nov. 5 p.m. 3.J0 p.m. FOR TAUR AN G A. POVERTY BA V, NAPIER WELLTNTfiTO.V, LYTTELTON, ano PORT CHALMERS, from Quekx .jfjaEET Wharf. Tatjvo ... \ Tuesday. 30th, i p.m. — FOR RUgriKLL, BAY Off ISLANDS. Taupo JSunflay, 28th, 5 p.m. — HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents, Corner Queen and West Queen-streets. ' TtTiOR RUSSELL, WANGA- ROA, AND MANGONUI. The s.s. lONA will leave EVERY MONDAY at 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Passengers bookda and small parcels prepaii at the Offlco on the Wharf. Ko cargo received after I p.in— Btriotly adhered to. FOR WAKGAREI AND MANGAPAI The s.s. ARGYLL will leave for the above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p,im FOR COROMANDEL. The s.s. ARGYLS will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 r.ooj;, and every FrcIDA Vat 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d : Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. STAFFA for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The s.s. ROWENA will leave as follows :— Monday. 29th October. At 5 o'clock p.m. A_. MnGR>X4OR, Managnr. "OARLIAMENTARY RATES SSii^-l: TO RIVERHEAD. The p.s. CiTY OF CORK, will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to ftiverhead and back, at Singlk Fa«E3 of 3s. each, or One Penny a Mile, on Saturdays only, leaving Auckland at 12.30, returning to Auck land about 5 o'clock p.m. J. CASEY & SON. «sSdte*»*. TT' >Jl THE HOT springs, >' |j MAIIURANGI,MATAKANA, •^^kiWAU, & LITTLE OMAHA. The p.s. ANXE MILBANK, Captain Kasper, will sail as under :— Auckland and Hot Springs. From Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m. From Hot Springs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at mid-day. MAHtrßAsrei. For Mahurangi every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From Mah'irangi every Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tides will allow. Matakana, Kawatx, and Omaha. For Matakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. ; From Matakana, &c, every Wednesday. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with nt a sliipping note. | For freight or passage apply to I J. CASEY & SON. ,S3tfW QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA WATERS. FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHAUA, TE KOPURU, MITATAJ, ARATAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILLE. The s.s. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawson, will leave Helensville every Tuesday ana Thursday morning's tide, leaving Dargaville ;a he return trips every Wednesday andFridar UDinings tide. Passen-t.r ..3aye Auckland, per 'LLLY,' on Mo^da^s j, 1 Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and ( argo or .vlondars and Fridays. J. CASEY & SON, Red OffJoo. WharL Gxasa?*-. CJTEAM TO AND FROM 33Syfe>k3 RIVERHEAD TWICE "^^ss^3 DAILY. On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as under:— From Auckland : From Riverhead; S.s. City of Cork—l2.3o p.m. Do. —9 a.m. S.s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.s. Gemini— J. CASEY & SON. •gg^OTEAM ON THE KAIPARA. The s.s. XI N A Will leave Helensville as under :— For Otamatca, calling at i unction of Kaiwaka and Mangatoroto Rivera, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday morn ng's tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per LTLY, at 12.30 p.m. on Mondays, and for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.30. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Mondays. it3T This Service commences on MONDAY, iay# J. CASEY & SON. O R W A I U X U. X IK' p.S. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under: — From Onehunga,— From Waiuku — Oct. Oct. 27—Saturday, 8 a.m. 27—Saturday. 12 noon 29—Monday, 10 a.m. 29—Monday, 2 p.m. 31—Wednesday, noon 21—Wednesday, 4 p.m. Nov. Nov. 3—Saturday, 230 p.m. 3—Saturday, 7 p.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills-- Tuesday, at 8 a.m. Single Fares, 3s 6d ; Return, ss. . . Weather and other circumstances permittiiif? Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbi/i'e Auction Mart will be attended to «£&fe^ AaTALKATO STJiAi.'. .ft a/I -Jl2X§*> t> v GATION & COAL MINING (LIMITED). TIME TABLE! i Mercer to Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 6 a.m. Newcastle to Hamilton and Cambridge. Per steamer Delta—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1 p.m. Newcastle to Hamilton. Per steamer Waikato—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 7.30 p.m. Newcastle to Alexandra. Per steamer Waikato—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1 p.m. Cambridge to Newcastle and Mercer. Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 8 a.m. Hamilton to Newcastle. Daily, at 10 a.m. FRANZ SCHH RFF, Secretary. Fort-etroet. 20th September. 1577. 7^3n4v TT ° R s A L E} i[||||g|^ A SCREW STEAMER, t=as^^°*rffJ^ 28 Tons Register, Built in 1874. Carries a largo cargo on light draught, and with (small consumption of fuel. For further particulars, apply to W. AITKEN. Land Agent. jrOR LONDON DIRECT. %&s§k!2be& ' I>ne well-known clipper barque ™s&rfc^i COLUMBUS,. Al at Lloyd's, 714 tons register, Capt. WITXTAM Esson, having the greater part of her cargo engaged; will sail as above on or about the 7th November. Has superior accommodation for passengers. For freight or passage apply to THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO.. (LIMITED), Agents.



fe£k%^ QTEAM COMMUNICATION j JillsgrO BETWEEN AUCKLAND AND i '^S^SS'tHE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. ROTOMAHANA, A. Farquhar, Master, will leave as under s— From Auckland — Saturday, 27th October, 5 p.m. Monday, 2flth October, 6 p.m. | Tuesday, Mth October. 7.20 p.m. Thursday, lot Novomber. 10 a.m. 1 Friday, 2nd NoTcaiber, 11 a.m. ! Saturday, 3rd November, 11 a.m. ( From Thames — ! . Saturday, 27th October, 9.30 a.m. i Monday, 29tH October, 10.30 a.m. ' Tuesday, 30ih October, 11.30 a.m. Wednesday, 31&t October, 1 p.m. Thursday, let 5f ov«mber, 5.30 p.m. Friday, 2nd November, 1 p.m. Saturday, 3rd November, 4.30 p.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. «3J^^,Q< TEAM TO THE THAMES. The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland— Durham -Saturday, 8 p.m, Durham—Mondar, 9 a.m. Enterprise—Monday, 12 midnight Enterprise—Wednesday, 6 p.m. From Thames — Enterprise—Saturday, 11 p.m. Durham—Sunday, 10 a.m. Durham—Monday, 10 p.m. Enterprise—Tuesday, 2 3) p.m. Not responsible for goods or parcels put On board Vfitnout a shipping note. J. EDWARDS, Agent. *#|§^.QTEAM TO COROMANDEL. The ENTERPRISE & DURHAM. Tike Table, From Auckland— Durham—Wednesday, 12 noon From Corom*ndcl— Durham—Thursday, 12 noon J. EDWARDS, Agent, i£!#^nnH AMES STEAMERS. ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND LALLA ROOKH. Having been appointed Agent for the above Steamers at the Thames, I beg to inform Shippers that I hnvo a Large Store, convenient to the Shortland Wharf, capable of storing 300 tons of Merchandise, in winch I am prepared to Store (Rent Fkke) any Goods shipped by the above Steamers, and not required for imme diate delivery. I will also Deliver the same to Shipping Order, nn<\ transact any other business connected therewith. JOHN BUTT, Shipping. Commission, and Custom-house Agent, Pollen-street, Thames. TO THE WADE ! AND PUHOI. The s.b. LALLA ROOKH will leave as I follows:— ! Auckland to Puhoi Puhoi to Auckland I (calling at Hot Springs: (callingat Hot Springs: Saturday, 1 p.m. Monday, 8.30 a m. Fares to Puhoi:—Single, &*. ; Return, 10s. Weather aad other circumstances permitting. MASTER. Ascent. _j£W-v THIRST WOOL SHIP FOR jD LONDON. ; .' "-^ "vs*^ The fine clipper ship FAMENOTH, 952 tons register, J. BROWKT, Esq.. Commander. This magnificent vessel will be laid on for the | above port imme-diftteiy on arrival; and will be followed by The favourite barquo GLENLORA. Those vessels offer very superior accommo dation to intending passengers. Freights can b« arranged at the Oirices cf the undersigned, at very liberal rates. L. D. NATHAN & C 0.,") Agents for OWEN & GRAHAM, VSbaw, Savill CRUICKSH ANK & Co., J and Co. mHO S. J. H A R B U T T, JL WHOLESALE BRUSH MATs UTTAC TURER, corner of Victoria-STRHET East and CCBURG-STREE"i, AUCKLAND. Flour Mills supplied with. Brushes for Dressing Flour, or old ones refilled. t7 _ _ _ _ — o TAILOR AND WOOLLEN DRAPER, Opposite United Service Hotel, W TELLESLKY-STREKT. Has always on hand a Well-selected Stock of Black and Blue Superfine Cloths and Doeskins ; also, West of England, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. A good fit guaranteed. Prices moderate. Tweed thoroughly shrunk before making up. The Trade supplied at a very small advance on cost for_cash. X> F. WEBSTER, JL\/o wholesale and retail SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER; 113 Qtjteen-sthekt, Aucklaxd. [Established 1858.] WJ, MAR X S 3 • HOUSE AND SHIP PLUMBER, GAS-FITTER, ZINC-WORKER, BELL-HANGER, &c, Ijiportbr ok Sheet Lead. Ikon- and Lead Pipe, and all other Plumbing RsquisiTES, 74, CHAPEL-STREET, Auckland. Haviug just received from the Manufacturers, a Large Assortment of HIGH - PRESSURE WATER FITTINGS and PIPE, is prepared to do every description of work in connection with the Waterworks, in a most efficient man ner, and at Lowest Remunerative Prices. M. H. Frost.] [C. T. Fetherstonjiaugh Frost & iy o. , "WHOLESALE WINE AND SPIRIT, PRODUCE AND COM MISSION MERCHANTS, Vulcan Lane anD High-street, Auckland, N.Z. Cash Purchasers of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, HIDES, TALLOW, KAURI GUM, &c. Liberal Advances made on Wool, Gum, &c, Consigned for Sale to London Markets. Indents for ali kinds Merchandise valued and forwarded to English and American Markets. Agencies undertaken on approved terms. MJE L L 1 E R H~6 U"S E J. H E M U S. Private Board and Residence, East side of GREY-STREET, Auckxaxp. L E X. KENNEDY, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, (Nkxt Ali crt Hotel), QUEEN-STREj£T. Auckland. A. KENNEDY begs to announce that he has Commenced Business in the above-named pre mises, where he will be glad to welcome all Auckland and Thames customers. Every de cription of Collars and Harness made to order. Horses carefully fitted. G. S A N D E S, • SURVEYOR, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortest notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district enables T G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. "NT O T^ I C E. To the Inhabitants of Newton, Mount Edbjt, and Upper Symonds-street. WILLIAM COCHRAN, Butcher, will open that Shop at the top of Symonds-strect, nearly opposite Kyber Paas, lately occupied by Mr. Ryan, Painter. Wm. C. will open the above j Premises on THURSDAY first, 25th October, as ! a Butchering Business, where he intends keeping nothing but a First-class Quality of Beef, Mutton, Lamb, and Dairy-fed Pork, at Town Prices for Cash. W. C. hopes to receive a share of public patronage. Families waited on for orders, and punctually attended to. — ' WILLIAM COCHRAN, Butcher, Upper Syrnonds-street, nearly opposite Kyber Pass.



DYEING AND CLEANING WORKS. : [Established 18& L] Gentlemen's Clothing cleaned, renewed in colour or dyed, and well pressed: Silk and Union Velvets cleaned, dyed, and finished '■ All Wool, Merino, or Union Dresses dyed or cleaned and hot pressed; Children's Dresses of all materials dyed in any shade; Lace Shawls, Falls, &c, dyed and dressed ; Damask Curtains or Table Covers renewed or dyed; Feathers d-v ed in any 3h»de, and curled equal to new; Sheepskin Mats cured, cleaned, or dyed; Gloves cleaned at 6d. per pair; Blankets scoured at Is. 6d. per pair; Straw Hats cleaned ar dyed in any shape. All oolours warranted fast. -Cjdoar & Company, Welleslisy-st. East. Cri V. A P LEATHER AND BOOT WAREHOUSE, High-street. Leather and Shoe Grindery on Salb at Low Kates for Cash. BOOTS & SHOES:—lnfants Boots, Od pair; Children's School Boots, 2s Gd and &s 6d pair; Women's Walking and House Boots, both kinds, 3s Gd pair; Working Boys' Boots, from Is 6d ; Men's Bluchers, Os Gd; ditto Elastic Sides, from 7s 6d ; Bush-wearing Boots, Se Gd, and upwards ; Men's, Women's, and Children s Slippers, various, from Is Gd to -is Gd. A Balance of Ironmongery to be sold at cx ceediugly low prices. Builders' Nails, &c, &c, At HIGH-STREET. (Hour 3 aan. to 5 p.m. ; Saturdays, 9 p.m.) S. R O U T. W~C U L P A N~ © PIANOFORTE, HA RMONIUM. and ORGAN TUNER, REPAIRER AND REGU LATOR (30 Years' Experience), WAKEFIELD STREET. Pl-lILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL c COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS^ Importers of Paperhanyings, Scrim, PaJnts, Oils' Turpentine, Colours, Varnishes, French Polish Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plato Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographk Glass, Picture Frame and Tapestry Mouldings, Clock and Compass Glasses?, Clazed Sashes, Doors, Sec. Glass cut to sine, and carefully packed.—9s & P7, QUBEN-STRFiTCT. ffl It. GIL L M AN. JL © CHEMIST axo DRUGGIST, ONEUUNGA, Begs to return his sincere thanks to the inhabit ants of Onehunga, and surrounding districts, for their liberal support and confidence during the past ten years ; and l>o]ioviiiK the favours so long conferred will still bo continued, he lias made »irrangement3 for continuation of Tycase at a reduced rate, and has also largely increased his STOCK of MEDICINES, enabling him promptly to meet til! demands. Direct; supplies of the Purest Drugs arid Chemicals will in future be received from the first English Whole sale Tlouscp, for cash. Business hoars, from 8 a.7n. to S p.m., Satur days 10 p.m.; but in eases? of necessity attend ance will bo given as hitherto, at any time during the night, or on Sundays. WARNOCK BEOTHEEI SOAP AND CANDLE MANU?AC T U R E R S, Richmond, Cox's Cheek:. OiHce .. .. Durham-street. Auckland. Cash buyers of all kinds Tallow. Highest Prico given. Bones purchased at from £5 to &j per ton. X SKINNER, a BUILDER, CARPENTER, AND JOINER, on the Old Site, VULCAN LANS. All Branches cf the Building Trade executed by Experienced Workmen. Shop Front 3, Office F-ittiiurs. fen., to. jpr~ir o a it~e ake rs, ■\JT Frjheman'b Bay SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS. Cash Buyci'3 of Tallow. "TAMES BUTCHER, *J CARTER, CONTRACTOR, &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from ship's side on Shortest Notice. Ballast Suppli-scl. NevvcasJ3 and Bay or Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cat or ixnnnt). at reasonable mfces. "DAY OF ISLANDS COAL. U3 £1 PER TON. DELIVERED at DEPOT Oil BREAKWATER ROAD Opposite Baths. R. ADLIXGTON, Manager. _ c N A Bj o Wholesale and Reta:l FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. ftSP Shipping Supplied. 'Si HAVING succeeded in pleasing the Billiard-players of Auckland for twelve months, I have determined to give them a treat, and have sent to Alcock for his "Exhibition Table," with fittings. It will coat £300; but as we have never s«en one in New Zealand, I hope it will be appreciated. JOHN~~SMITH, THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREKT. 1877 SEED CATALOGUE Contains a List of Specialities for 1877. Also, full and complete Lists of Prices of all kinds of'Secds. with useful tables of quantities, and hints on sowing, &c. Giatis to Customers on application. R. BAIRD, VICTORIA SEED STORE Victoria-street Auckland. WpHILLIPPS & (3 ON, HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex ' Emily Chaplin. A Large and Varikd assortment of PAPERHAN GIN GS OF THK LATEST DESIGNS. m, NEW PICTURES In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographs Lithographs, comprising Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and every variety of subject, Mottos, Texts, &c. Gilt. Stained, and Veneered Frame and Room Mouldings, Fancy Frameb, &f\, &C, &C. Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes, Brushes, &c &c, Carson's Anticorrosion Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate Paint, &c. Polished, Silvered, and Rough Plate Glass Plain, Coloured, and Fluted Sheet Glass Glass Shades, Deck Lights, and Photo Glass Cheap Hesßian and Scrim. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS! 95 & 97, QUEBN-STRTCET ANTED, immediately, to be made known that I. Levy, 210, Queen-street, has just opened out, ex Galatea, a very J>arge Shipment of French Felt, Oxford, and Straw Hats, of all patterns, and different shapes and sizes, from the very smallest Men's to the very largest Men's sizes, a want which was much felt in Auckland. Also, the same in Boy's and Youths' sizes. TT> ~C L A R K~, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, . Wharf, Onehunga. IRELAND BROTHERS, WOOL MERCHANTS,. TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTURERS, Importers of Saddlers' and Bootmakers' Ma chinery, English and Foreign Leather, Saddlery, Saddlers' Ironmongery, Boot Uppei-3. Grindery, Mill Belting, Suction and Delivery Hose, &c. Warehouses: —Vulcan Lane and High-street. Works:—Panmure, Auckland. Country orders promptly executed. Goods shipped to all the Colonies. TO BUTCHERS, SETTLERS, FARM ER3, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned are Cash Purchasers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL, TALLOW, BEESWAX, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and im mediate cash remittances returned at satisfac tory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tannebs and Leather Manufacturers, Auckland.



Estate and Commission Agent:. t T K. RANDERSON, & « *}• -2- 8 J5 Bank a^d Insurance Shares, d Gold Mining Shares. g a Freehold, and other Property, 2 g. Bought and Sold on « g Commission. fi * MOETGAGEsfLOAIfS. &C, <! gj arranged. p a No Charge_to Lender. c! § Office: 14, Insurance Buildings, o _pq Auckland. I j3 Land and Investment Agent. f\ R G A N S ! r\ R G A N S! MASON AND HAMLIN. Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now on Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Harmoxitjm Warehouse, queen-street. (Next to Bank of New Zealand). lIAM ILTON, WA I~K AT O. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortment of Druga, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, &c, &c, Sec. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. /tar Agent: Auckland JSvENiNa Star. WI L X I N S & CO., BOOT and SHOE manufacturers and importers, 42. Victoria-street, Auckland. price jow list. Men's TCuo'ier Boots (own make) .. .. G fi Men's E.S. LSoots, from SO Men's Balmoral Boots, from 12 G Ladies' Kid Boots, our own make, worth tGa. Gd 14 G Ladies' Kid Elastic-side ..60 Ladies' Kid E.S., superior quality .. ..9 0 Ladies* Leather Lnce Boot«, Colonial-made G G Ladies' Leather E.S. Boots, ~ .. 9 0 Ladies' Patent Leather Lace Boots .. .. G G Ladies' House Boots, sup. quality, sewn .. 5 0 Ladies' Cloth Walking Boots ditto .. .. G 0 Childrcn'n Strong Lace Boots .. .. .. 3 G ohildren'sKidK.S. Boots,.from .. .. 3 G Children's High-leg Button Boots, from ..GO Infants' Boots, from 10 Men's Canvas Slippers 10 All other articles equally cheap. ED WI N AUG ER. BOOTMAKER, Has Removed to his NKW Premises, adjoining Mr. Tomlinson's, Draper. ENGLISH AND _ 00 -_ FIRST-CLASS COLONIAL-MADE pr^rji WORKMANSHIP BOOTS & SHOES fm\ IQ every Branch at Lowest ****• of Aucldand Prices! th k Trad c. V Stationery Departmekt.—ln future a General Assortment of Stationery Goods will be kept. Agent for the EVENING Stab. E AUGER, PARNELL. Boots \ Boots • i Boots ;1 1 DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. JD. Garter (Late Stephens and Carter), Has great pleasure in announcing to the public that he has Commenced Business in that Shop Lately Occupied by C. Marks, and ho hopes that by strict attention and civilir.y to receive a share of public patronage. I). C. trusts that his old friends and customers will favour him with a call, and select from a weH-as;Ciit2d Stock at Prices to suit the times. Every Description oC Gentlemen's, Ladies', and Children's Boots and Shoes made to order. £53* Note the Address— D« Carter, BOOT MAKER, NEXT DOOR TO MESSRS B. TOXKS AND CO., QUEEN-STREET. TE. TUBR EL L, J UN., TEACHER OF THE PIANOFORTE. *♦* Address: Turrell's, Music Seller, Queen street. I^TOTICE OF REMOVAL. J J SWINNERTON, Wood Turner Has REMOVED to his new premises, Wynd ham-street, next to Shakespeare Hotel. Table, Waahstand, and Chair Legs, Drawer Stumps and Nobs, Sofa Rails, Bed Posts, Billiard and Bagatelle Balls Turned and Sained. Brewers- Shires in all sizes'! WILLIAM M 0 R~ G A N, SADDLER and HARNESS MAKER, NEWMARKET. [Established 1865.] W.M. offers for public selection a New and First-class Stock of Ladies' and Gents' Riding Saddles; a large and elegant assortment of Bridles, Whips, Spurs, Saddle Cloths, and every article in tho Trade at Lowest Prices, to suit the times. Also, Mado to Order:—Trap, Buggy, Dray, and Plough Harness. Collars, &c, of his well known quality and style, on the shortest notice. S3t Goods forwarded to any part of the country. "V" E W SUMMER GOODS. J. M. MCLAC HLA N, 218, Queen-street, Has Just Imported, pee 'Famenoth,' EIGHT CASES )( ThescTGoods NEW SUMMER MILLINERY )( are very NEW SUMMKR DRAPERY )( Choice, and NEW SUMMER HOSIE RY )( will be Sold He is also showing the Best )( Cheap. Selection of Mosgiel Tweeds in )b^xxx-x Auckland. These Goods were selected by Mr. McLachlan while in Dunedin, and are guaranteed Indigo Dyed, and the Newest Pattern=i. A Special Discount will be allowed to Tailors. Two Pieces of tho now Celebrated CASHMERE SILK (Warranted to Wear) Have also just been opened. October 26, 1877. H. W A I T E • WHOLESALE and RETAIL MANUFACTURING TINSMITH. In order to meet his increasing trade, H.W. has procured the most complete modern Machi nery, and he is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him as a Wholesale Manufacturer, with promptness and speedy despatch,"at his Factory, 217, UPPER QUEEN STREET, Auckland, near Hemus's Shoe Factory. •" The Trade Supplied. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Agent for Thames: Mr. .T. Leydon. MESSRS. TUFF & CO. Beg to inform the inhabitant* of Ponsonby and or Dedwood, that they have NOW OPENED a BUTCHER'S ESTABLISHMENT in the above District, and hope to receive a fair share of patronage. LAMB! LAMB LAMB! Cash Prices. .- per lb. Fore-quarters Mutton _ 2Jd. ~ Legs and Loins 4d. ~ Boiling Beef, from 3d. „ I Roast Beef 4d. ~ Prime Cut Beef -. 64. „ Chops and Sausages sd. „ Dairy-fed Pork sd. and Gd. ~ Lsimb, fore-quarters id. „ Lamb, legs, loins, and hind-quarters. .Gd. ~ | Corned Beef, 255. per lOOlbs. \ N. B.—Poultry dressed in first-class style, on , the shoi test notice. All meat delivered free of charge, Families waited on for orders.



MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o" Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr Vv\ Aitken, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interesC.—W. it. Cou ncil, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security; interest low.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Connnisdcii Agent, Shortland-street. next the PosNofncp. T> O T~T E R & C 0., DURHAM-STREET, HAVE ON a A L E : Ex City of Auckland— 100 bags W. & W. Fine Salt 300 boxes Candles (Relmont and Brandon) 100 cases Colmari s Starch 250 casks r.einent 25 cases Pickles (C.&B. and Warranted) 45 cases Vinegar (Whybrow and Morton) 25 cases Salad Oil (.0. & 8., Morton, and Whybrow's) 5G boxes Keen's Spico_ 10 barrels Barcelona Is uts 5 cases Keen's &Colman'sD.S.F. Mustard 100 don. Nelson Gelatine 20 kegs Carbon-ate of Soda 30 jars Cream Tartar and Tart. Acid i 0 barrels Currants •JO boxos Klome BaiMna 48 box^s Sultana Raisins 400 boxes Figs 24 doz. Neave's Food 100 tins assorted Varnish French Calf, Basils Muntz Met*U and Nails White Lead Oil. Boiled and Raw Anchors Sugar, Tea Sardiues, A and J's (Albert's) Herrings, Salmon Cornflour, Arrowroot Paper, and Paper Bugs Cocoa and Chocolate Whiting, Soda, Crystals Soap Powder, Baking Powder Flour, Bran, Sharps Potatoes, ftc. Sec. N S ~A L E 1 ■Muntz 7\!ctai and Nails Portland Cement English Malt, in tanks Salmon, lib. tin.3, Californian. W. S. LAURIE. 7, WYNDHAM-STREET. Seed "W" a eehous c, I Next Bank of Nkw Zealand, I QUEEN-STREET, In conjunction with MocntHobsoxNursery, j Remuera, Auckland. \ NURSERY STOCK of all descriptions in j their Season. Small collection oc FLOAVERIXG [ Plant at 10s. and 205., and upwards. j Collections of New. Ciioice, and Beautiful j FLOWER S EED3 at 5.?., 10.-;., and 203. Free by j Post on receipt of Stamps or P.O. order. | jx-^™ Ninety-day MAIZE, for seed crop, Jo^3 matures early, Ss. per bushel. i Mangold, Carrot, Swede, Sorghum, Garden and j Farm Seeds of all lands. ; Manures, Garden Pottery and Glassware, I Flower Stands and Trellises, and every req.uisito. j Addre 3 ,:-C. T. Wr E N, At either Establishment. N.B.—Prickly Comfrey Plants 153. per doz. package included. , THE OTA II UH L T BUTCHERY, BAKERY, & n 'CNERAL STORE. To Suit the dull Times. s. d. Splendid White Sugar 0 5 T® )b Best Teas, from 2 0,, Sperm Candles (Price's) .. .. ..10,, Tallow Ca-ndles .. 0 6,, Washing Soda .. .. .. .. 0 U „ Large Bars Soap 0 6,, Pudding Raisins 0 7,, Currants 0 6.. Baking Soda 0 6,, Starch White or Blue) 0 G ~ These are a few of my Revised List or Prices FOR CASH ONLY. One trial will prove the fact that you can Buy Cheaper for Cash from the undersigned than any other Store or Hawker in the Village. FRESH BREAD. BUTTER, MEAT, DAILY. QUALITY GUARANTEED. Tinware, Earthenware, Brush ware. Cash Buyer of Butter, Cheese, and General Farm Produce. 2i % discount for all orders of £1 and upwards. $3L Note address:— F. DE ROSE, OTAKUHU BAKERY &GENERAL STORE ■\TEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL- J3I VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), Have ox Hand fob Sale :— Compo and Lead Pipe ; Sheet Lead, i, 5, S and 7tt>s. ; Sheet Zinc, Spouting of all kinds, Tin Plates, Brass Fittings, Gas Pipe, Iron Tanks, &c, &c., Plain and Corrugated Galvanized Iron. 535, Lowest Prices, and Liberal Terms. "iSX Works:—Victoria-street Auckland. I\TOTlCE.—Removed to Grey-street, No. JLI 37. —MAX SCHMIEDEL, Veterinary Surgeon A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM- J\_ MAR SCHOOL. (Affiliated to the UNrvEKsm: of New Zhalanc). The (Juarter Days for the current year are 6th February, 27th April, 17th July, and sth October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. ipr~Tr~u cat r~6"~N a l MRS. RUSHBROOK (formerly of Welleslev and Hobson streets), begs to inform her friends and the inhabitants of Auckland, that she is prepared to receive a limited number of little Girls as Boarders, at her country residence, Wellsford, Ivaipara. Terms moderate and inclusive. CITY "WEST No. 2 PUBTTicTsCHOOL, WELLINGTON-STREET. EVENING GLASSES.—EngIish, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, &c, Mr. Harrison and Mr. Ghay. Terms : One Shilling per week. FRENCH (Commercial and Conversational), Mons. F. Pjeltzer. Monsieur Peltzer is highly successful as a Teacher of French. Those interested in the study of this language are invited to call and ■ observe his method of instruction. "VTOTICE OF REMOVAL. Mr. FERDINAND PELTZER, 8.E.L., bags to inform, his Pupils, and the general public, that he has Removed to Hobson-street, opposite St. Matthew's Church, and next to Mr. Plum ley. Lessons in the French Language and Literature at hid own or pupil's residence. Schools visitecL m HERE TRE AT, PARN EL L. MISS ROBERTSHAW'S Pnpils will Re assemble on TUESDAY, October 2. The course of instruction comprises a first-class English education, including the higher branches of Mathematics, Latin, Drawing, and Plain and Fancy Needlework. Terms: —Pupils under ten years of age, one guinea; over that age, two guineas per quarter, payable in advance. Extras :—French, £1 Is; Dancing, £1 Is; Music, £1 10s. N.B.—Vacancies for a few Boarders. __ _ __ __- a COMMISSION AGENT, Shoiitlakd-street. '



RC. GREEN WOOD, ><• OUTDOOR AUCTIONEER AND VALUATOR, HOUSE. LAND, ESTATE, AND GENERAL COiUviISSION AGENT. Sales of Household Furniture, Stocks-in-Trade, Machinery, Live Stock, Agricultural Produce, Farming Implements, instates, &c, eonducUxl at Private Residences, oe elsewhere, with prompt settlements ot all sale accounts and other cash transactions. Valuatione for Probate Duty, aleo Surveys of Land and House"; Compensation Claims valued and assessed; Quantities taken and made up j.or intending contractors to public and other works, &c, &c ! Hotels, House Property, Farms, Land, &c., always on .sale by private contract; Registers Kent of Houses, Shops, Offices, Allotments, irade?, &c, &c, to be sold, let. or otherwise disposed of: Rents Collected, and the general management of Houses and Estates undertaken. Mortgages Negotiated. Insurances effected. Terms : —On Commission or otherwise, as per agreement. Office :—QUEK.V AND SjIORTLAJfD-STREETS. WANTED TO PURCHASE—Farms, large and small, in the Suburbs of Auckland or Wai kato, &c.; also, Land, Houses, Allotments, &c. j Sec. 2\o charge to Seller unless property is sold. "Op r1 I Out-door JL\i. \^'. \JS RE BIN WOOD, JAu OTIOS eeh, C'IRXEP. OV QUK N & SHORTLAND STREETS. ■Q ABHTO N & STITN, I.L» HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, S, New. Zealand Iksueanob Buildings, Q tTEBK-STEEET, AUCKLAND. FOR SALE. TO CAPITALISTS.—-That centrally-situated Property in Grahame and Hardinge-streets, consisting of a comfortable Family Residence, containing ten rooms and stable, erected upon an allotment oo feet by 170 feet; one 6-roomsd G'otti>ge orer-lonking the harbour; one i roomed Coltage; and one 5-roomed Cottage. Also, an allotment 54 fcut by 110 feet, fronting road on Harbour Board reclamation. The above property can be sold either in part or in one lot. Apply to 11. ASHTON & SON, 8, Insurance Buildings;' Or, to Mr. WM; AITKEN. FOR SALE. EPSO^f.—A nine-roomed Family Residence, with garden, out-buildings, &c., situated on the road to Onehunga. The House is well built and finished, and is in exoellent order, and contains Drawing-room, Dining-room, Bod-rooms, Bath room, Kitchen, with cooking-range and back Kitchen. FOR SALE. All that centrally-situated a^d commodious Property in Official Bay, formerly known as the Royal Hotel and Club, consisting of large wooden building at the corner of Eden Cres cent and Short-street, the large brick building adjoining, containing about 20 rooms ; and four houses in Eden Crescent, together with the land upon ■which they are erected, and a large allotment in bhort-sireet. This is a splendid site for a large hotel.—Apply to H. ASHTON & SON, 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. TO BE LET •— NORTH SHORE.—Two comfortable Family [ Residence", adjoining the Flagstaff Hotel I North Shore. GLENBURN.—Seven roomed Cottage, with good garden, containing.fruit trees, &c, well and tank ; extensive view of the harbour. CROSS-STUEKT, NKWTON. — Two Four ; roomed Cottages. QUEEN-STREET. — Large Store adjoining • Messrs. Arnold Hines & Co., three stories and cellar, suitable for wholesale business. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—Seven-roomed Cot tage with Verandah, an acre of land attached, situated near Junction Hotel. CUSTOM HOUSES-STREET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and arc dry and rat-proof. Several Small Properties in Town and Country botn iof sale and to let. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, _No. 8. New Zealand Insure nee Buildings. VY AIKATO C/OAL COMPANY. NEW3JABK et Yards. F. G. C L A V T O N laprs-arod to supply NEWMARKET, REMU KRA, and EPSOM, with the above Superior Coal at the following prices :— Delivered. At the Yards. Railway Station, 5 tons, 203. I ton, or more, 5 tons, or more, per ton. 20s. per ton. Company's price 1 ton, 22, o .. list. per ton. Cwts., 1/3 per cvrt. "** Orders by Post, or otherwise, promptly attended to. F. G. C. will use every endeavour to give satisfaction. WAIKATO COAL COMPANY are now delivering BEST HOUSE HOLD COAL, from their Mines at Ruawaro, Huutly Station, as follows; — 5 tons, and under 25 tons 17s. 6d. per ton. 25 tons, and under 50 tons 16s. 6d. ~ 50 tons, and upwards 15s. ~ Slack 12s. 6d. Delivered at Auckland Railway Station. Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders maybe sent to Mr. Jamesßonaldsox, Manager, Huntley, Waikato; or to W. S. LAURIE, Agen 7, Wyndham-street, Auckland. Horticultural Exhibition, With a view to the cultivation of a taste for the Improvement of Working Men's Homes and Gardens. It is proposed to hold a HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITION, IN THE ELLERSLIE GARDENS, ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9th, 1877. The Prizes offered below are open to all com petitors complying with the undermentioned Rules:— Ist. That, except where oPicnci^se specially pro vided, the competitors must be mechanics or avtizans, whose hours of daily labour commences at 8 a.m. aad closes not earlier than 5 p.m. 2nd. Special prizes will begivtn for pot plants, Vegetables exhibited by destitute children of any Home or Naval School. 3rd. Plants for exhibition will be taken to the Exhibition and returned to exhibitor free of charge. Persons intending to exhibit can com municate with Mr. D. Goldie. Custom-house street, daily; or Ml*. L. H. Green, Auckland Market, on Saturdays, so that arrangements may be completed. The following is the schedule of Prizes: — Collection of 12 Plants, 6 of which must be in flower 30/ and 10/ Collection of 6 Plants-, 3 of which must be in flower 15/ and 5/ Collection of 3 Miscellaneous Plants 7/6 and 3/8 ~ 3 Fuchsias .. .. 5/ 6 Fuchsias, all flowering 10/ and 5/ For llcst Fuchsias .. .. .. .. 2/d Collection of 6 Roses „ .. 7/6 and 3/6 3 ~ „ 5/ and 2/6 ~ 3 Petunias (double) .. 5/ and 2/6 „ 2 Primulas (white and pink) .. .. 5/ and 2,^ 1 Primulas (any colour) 2/6 Collection of 0 variegated-leave<i Plants .. .. 10/ and 5/ ~ 6 Begonias (variegated) 10/ and 5/ ~ SLycopods .. .. 7/6 and 3/6 Cut Flowers. ejection of 12 Roses 15/ and 7/6 6 7/6 and 3/8 „ 6 Gladioli .. .. 2/6 and 1/6 | ~ 6 Verbenas .. ..5/ and2,G : „ 6 Pansies 5/ and 2/6 „ G Petunias (double) .. 5/ and 2,6 Vegetables. I For the. bast Collection of Vegatable3 2-0/ and 10/ j For tiis best Head of Cabbage or i Cauliflower 2/d i For the best Bunch of Turnips, Car rots, Celery, Onions, Parsnips, Rhubarb, or Radishes .. .. 2/6 each. A Silver Teapot Special Prize will be given by Mrs. Gratten, of the Thames Koto!, for the best collection of 20 i'ot Plants, gruwu by any gentleman's gardener, 6 of which, must be in flower. For the bast Co! lection oil Cut Flowers 5/ Fop the best table and hand bouquet, grown and arranged by tho ex hibitor 5/ A Special Prize will be given by Mr Perking, of thft Occidental Hotel, for the best Floral Design. Special Prize will be given by E. Wayte, Esq., of a Valuable Book on Gardening, for th 3 Best Collection of 12 Carnation Gat Flowers. N.B. —No First Prize will be given in any class of exhibits where there is no competition. Mr. swanson, M.H.R., will give the following : —Ist. A Prize of £~ 2s, for the best kept Vegeta ble Garden, in wbjqh the .Vegetables are grown for home consumption ; 2nd, a Prize of £1 11s oil. for second best; 3rd, a nr.;-;o of .£1 Is, for the third best. Competitors to select £lieir own judgeo". D, GOLDIE, Hon Sec.



Proprietor .. ■*iws*«^'=*»»^i*nsj3' r,. J. DELIAS TH'S (SATURDAY) KVEN'ING, ■' MR. C. WHEATLEIGH MR. C. WHEATLEIGH MR. G, WHEATLEIGH In Dion Bouc'cault'ss Splendid Drama. THE OCTOT-lOOX ! THE OCTpIiOON I THE OCTOROON ! TME OCTOROON ! THE OCTOROON ! THE OCTOROOS ! THE OCTOROON Salem Sccdijei*, ME. CHARLES WHEATLEIGH' MONDAY EVENING NEXT. First Appearance of the Distinguished Artist, Mks MARY LODUSKI rOUNG! Pkices ci<' admission :— Dress Circle, Is ; Stalls. 2s (Id ; Pit, On.: shLlMnff, Box plan at Upton's, Queen-street, wlusses&s,ta cau be secured. _ Carriages may be ordered for 10.15. t ~4~UCKLAND AGBICIiLTUit AL AND Jr\. PASTORAL ASSOCIATION'S FIR S T AN N UA L SIIO W, To be held on FRIDAY, XOVJSAIBKR 0. 1877, (Being H.R.H. ihc Prince of Wales's Birthday), ELLERSLIE F*ACECOURSE. Certificates will be oitcred for tlic blowing - HORSKS SHEEP CATTLE SWIXE dairy prod re:? oons POULTRY PIGEONS LOCAL INDUSTRIES HORTICULTURAL For farther particulars see Handbills ami Books All Entries to be male cm the Association's Printed Form?, to b> hnd from Messrs Buck laad, Hunter and Nolan, and the. undersigned. WJf, PERCIVAL, Secretary. is a DEVONPORT ANNUAL RAOEB. PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY, Urn NOVEMBER, 1877. President: Vice-President: Captain Filder, W. Cobleyv Esq. Judge: Starter: Mr. J. Gieuny. Mr. M, Bhea« Clerk of Course: Mr. H. McKay. Clerk ol Scales «r.d Handioapper: Mr. M. Fro-t. Stewards : — Messrs. E. Burgess, Alison; Eo McKay, Duder, a-.d W. i-I. Foaton. T> It 0 G E A :*r M E : Ist Race MAII)E>"PLATE of sso vs.. 'J milo; open to all horses not having won an ad vertised race. Weight for age. Entrance, 2nd Race.—DEVONPOIIT HA NDICAP Sweep stakes of 1 soy.. with-7 so vs. ad»ed, second horse to save bis stake 3; distance, Smiles ; 10s,. no:runatio:i: 10.5. acciplaneo. 3rd Race.—FERRY COMPANY'S PUREE of 15 soys., li uiile ; minimum weight, 0 si.; entrance, 1 sow; 15i. on nomination: se. acceptance ; 5 hors?s to accept or no raoe. Open to all comers. ±th Race.—TROTTING :\IATCH ot i ?.0v3.: 3 miles ; lowest weight, 10 sfc. Entrance. ss. sth Race.—SETTLKKa" STAKES of 10 soys.; second horso to sa.vc his stako; ii mils; lowest weight, 10 st. Entrance, cs. Gth llace.—ii (Jit. DIAZ R.\C! X oi: iU to ■3. ; 2 miles over 8 flights of hui'dles; open to all ' comers; lowestlweight, 10 st. Entranoe* I soy. 7th Race.—OONSOLATIONS3TAKE3 of 3soya., with sweep added; distanco, I mile. Ejitrancc, 10s. Bjtli Race.—HACK RACK.—lst priz«, Saddle and Bridie : 2nd prize, Whip and £ miles: catoli >vei'i"hts. Entrance, sj. 9th Race.—HURRY efCURRY. iiljLtriiiico, ss. Acceptances will close at 10 o'clock p.m., on Wednesday, November 7. at same place. Weights to be declared on Monday, Novem ber sth. Qualification fee, 1 soy. There are to be 3 acc?ptar.ces for each event, or no race, except as provided in 3rd "ulc. Jockeys in the first seven racss to ride in colours to be declared at nomination. ■ The Stewards reserve the right to postpone the Races if the weather is not favourable. No entry will be received for arc o' th* Kacea except upon this condition—the1; all dispute", claims, and objections arising out of the- Hacing shall be decided by the Si ■* wards, or i hofo whom they may appoint. Their decisions upon ait points connecter! with' the carrying out oi! thi? Programme shall be final. The first Race will start punctually at one o'clock. M. FROST, Hon Sco" ]N" O R r II A. TO C X LA N D DISTKICT RACKS, TO BS HELD AT DAEGAVIL LE, ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, 21ST and 22.YD NOVEMBER. Stewards : Mr. George Clark Mr. Taurau K'ukupa 3lr. E. Mitchelsoa Mr. C. 11. Oroxton Mr. P. Netana Mr. J. Quirk Mr. It. F. Spencer Mr. H. Dunn Mr. Wm. Marriner Mr. R. SJfiseiiold, Judge: Stabteh: Doctor Norton. Mr. A. Bpuar. Clerk of tub Course : Mr. Leslie Marriner Hakdioappeb: Mr, Wm. Percival. FIRST DAY. MATDEN PLATE, of 20 soys. Entrance, 1 soy. Weight for age. Distance, U- miles. For al] Horses that Uave never won an ad) ertised wailgareicup hurdle RAcnc, o£ 20 soys Entrance, 1 soy. Welter weight for ag:v- Distance, 2 miles; over eight flights e£ hurdles 3fc G in. For all horses t-bal have never won a Hurdle Race previous tostavting. DARGATILLK CUP, of SO soys. Weight for a,<re. Distance, two miles. Entrance, 2 sots. Maidens at. starting allowed: 3-year-old, 7i0.; i years. 101b. : 5 years, liib.; 0 ye^.rsaud age:l, 2Ub. Winners of any race value. 30 soys., 71b. extra; 50 soys., lllbs.; ICO soys., i!ilbs. NATIVE KACE, of 10 so vs. Entrance, 10s. For horses to be the bona -ide propevt* or anu ridden by Natives. Distance, 2 miles. Catch weights. Second horss to save his Btakes Post entry. BUSHMAN'S PURSE, ox 15 soys. Entrance, 153. For all horses the property, or* ifit Oct., of Setters living North of the Whau. Winner of Maiden Plate or .Or.r^avi'le Cup, 71b. extra of both, 111b. Wolter -.veii/ht for aye. PONY RACK, of 5 BO7S. Entrance, 10s. For ponies \i. hands and under. Top weight, 9 stone; libs, allowed for every inch under 11 hands. Distance. 1 mil-'1. Postciivy. SECONDS:'AY. HOKIANGA CUP KUIiDUO RACE (Handi: capK of 25 sovd. Entrance, 1 soy. Accept ance, 1 soy. Distance, ?, miles ;o\er S flights of hurdles 3 feet G inches. Second horse to receive 5 soys. from the stakes. Handicap to appear by 8 o'cloc'c on night of First Day's Races. SETTLERS" PURSE, of 20 soys. Entrance, 1 soy. Welter weight (ov a^e. Distance, 2 miles. For h°rsea the bqna fide property on Ist October of Settles North of the Whau. Winner of weight for .'i.yp. race ar this meeting to carry 7 lb., of two such 1!- !b e.\: ra. NATIVE SCURRY, of 10 soys. Entrance, 10s, 1 iniie boats. For horses owned and ridden by Native". Catch weights. Second horse tc save his stnkes. Post entry. KAIPAUA HANDICAP, if 2550v9. Entrance, 1 soy. .Acceptance, 1 soy. Distance, lj railed Handicap to appear by 3 o'clock on night ot First Day's Races. FORESTERS' PLATE, of 10 soys. Entrance, 10s. Distance, 1 miie. Catch .weights. Post ent'T CONS( L VTION HANDICAP, of 10 soys. En trance, 103. Distance, 1 mile. RULES AND HEwCLATIONS. To be run under the rules of tie Auckland Raring Club. No entry will be received for any oi Iho Races except upon, this condition, that all disputes, claims, or objections arising: out.of the racing shall b2 decided by the stewards, or those whom they may appciit:—their decision on ail pointa connected with the carrying out. of thi3 pro gramme to be final. Entries, not otherwise specified, on Tuesday, 20ch November. Qualification fee, 1 soy. W. B. BUCKHURST, Sooratary.- BE E H I V E, SHORTLAND-STREET. ■>k., MELDRUM ><; SON. Tailors and fP\[i BOQTMAKERS, in tbankini their cua- tomers for past favours, informs them ..^JF and the public \\u\X they have fJenioveil to the BEE HIV ••:, r.s above. Best Material used. Good Fit Warranted, Reasonable Prices, MjELDRUM & boX-;i SHOKTI.ASi>-SiXB3iL4