Jsti-ize, £5 ; 2nd, £3; 3rd, £2-Six entries. Gardner's Lucifer, Ist ; Wood's filly, 2nd ; Hall, 3rd. Hunters. Class 20—For tho best Hunter, to carry li stone.—Two entries. Samuel Morrin, Ist prize. Class 21—For the best Hunter, to carry 12 stone.—One entry. Samuel Morrin, Ist prize. Draught stock. Class 22— For the be.it Entire,—Eight entries. McGee's Champion, Ist prize ; Miller's Wellington. Bainbridge's Breaclalbane, highly commended. Class 23—For the best Entire, foaled since Ist August, IS"-.—Two entries. Mark Woodward, Ist prize ; Sewell, 2nd. Class 2*—For the best Entire, foaled since Is August, 1575.--Four entries. Smith, lstprize ; McNicol, 2nd. Class 26--For the best Mare in foal or foal at foot. —Twelve entries. J. Dilworth, Ist and 2nd prizes, ana highly commended. Class 27—For the best Filly, foaled since Ist August. 1874.—Tw0 entries. J. Dilworth. Ist prize : Robt. Hall, 2nd prize. Cl-ss 28— For the best Filly, foaled since Ist August, 1875.—Three entries. j Win. Martyn, Ist prize; Richd. Hobbs, 2nd i prize. Class 29—For the best Filly, foaled since Ist ! August, IST-—One entry. ' R. J. Middleton, Ist prize. Ciass 33— .or tho best Team (2) of Farm | Horses, mares or geldings.—Five entries. Jos. Craig, Ist prize; W. McLaughlin, 2nd prize- i Class 32—For the best Horse in regular work, j —Five entries. H. Pilkington, Ist prize ; W. and G. Winstone, 2nd prize, i Class 33—For the best Express or Light Cart Horse.—Six entries. C. Canning, Ist prize ; T. and S. Morrin, 2nd j prize. ! Class 34—For the best pair of Express or Light Wagtror Horses.—One entry. j T. and S. Morrin, Ist prize. Extra Stock.—One entry. | Mr W. McLaughlin's Mary, 39 yrs old, Ist j prize. Horse Shoeing. ! John West, of Shortland, Thames, obtained j Ist prize for horse shoeing ; and C. Allison, of Victoria-street, 2nd prize. . CATTLE. Shorthorns. Judges'—Messrs Davidson. Class Stewards—Messrs Hall and Buttle. Class 35—For the best Bull.—Four entries. j T. —:■ S. Morrin's Lord Hastings, Ist prize; McLean & Co.'s Duke oi Cambridge, 2nd. Ciass 31—For the best Bull, calved since Ist July, 1871.—One entry. 'l. Se Morrin's Warlock, Ist prize. Cass37—For the best Bull, calved, since Ist July, 1575. —Two entries. McLean Se Co 's Duke- of Newcastle; Ist prize. I This red roan took the same prize last year. Class 33—For the bestilßnll, calved since Ist I July, IS7G.—Three entries. Mo* can Se Co.'s Argus, lstprize : McLean and ' Co.s Somerset, 2nd; R. Proud's John Bull, highly commended. Caiss 39—For the best Cow in milk or In calf, j —Three entries. T.'_. S. Morrin's Mcntilina, Ist prize; Lady Eleanora, 2nd; and Lady Edith, highly com mended. Class 40—For the best Heifer, calved since Ist July, IS74.—Two entries. T. & S. Morrin s Susett, Ist prize ; SAveetbriar, 2nd. Class 41—For the best Heifer, calved since Ist ' July, 1375.— One entry. T. & S. Morrin's Maid Marion, Ist prize. Class 12—For the besi. Heifer, calved since Ist July, IS7-3.—FiA-e entries. T. Se S. Morrin's Pink of Fashion, Ist prize ; Daisy, 2nd. ; Grade Shorthorns. Class 13—For the best Bull.—Tavo entries. Jas. "Wallace's -1-year-old, Ist prize : A. Buck land, 2nd. Class 46— For the best .Cull, calved since Ist ; July, IS76.—SeA-en entries. j Pi.. Se J. Anderson's 13-months-old, Ist prize; Chas. Nichoil, 2nd ; Joseph May, highly com- ; mended. Class 47—For tho best Coav in milk cr in calf. —Five entries. , John May. Ist prize; J. Dihvorth, 2nd. Class IS—For the best Heifer, carved since Ist ! July. 1874.—0ne entry. \ J. I —worth, lstprize. Class 49—For the best Holier, cah-od since Ist July, 1875. —a ne entry. i R. _N eal, Ist prize. Class 50—For the best Heifer, calved since Ist July, IS76.—Six entries. -T. Dilworth, Ist prize : Jos. May, 2nd. Ciass 67—For the best Coav in milk.—Two i entries. Hugh Knox, Ist prize ; Joseph May's cow dis qualified, not in milk. j Clais 63—For the best Dairy Cow, within two | months of calving.—Two entries. J John Lamb. Ist and 2nd prizes. Class 09— For the best Provincial-bred Fat Ox.—Two entries. Ebsnezer Wood. Ist prize: A. Buckland, 2nd. i Mr Wood's ox Avon Ist prize at Waiuku ; Avas j bred by .Air Bent. ! Class 70—For the best Provincial-bred Fat Cow.—Two entries. ■ Robert Hall, Ist prize. Ciass 71—For the best Fat Ox.—Five entries. | A. Bucklanr*, Ist prize. I Class 72—- or the best Fat Cow.—One entry. : Exrra Stock.—Mr A Buckland G entries, Mr : W. Pembci-ton 2, Messri T. Se, •-. Morrin 20, j Messrs Fis&er & Co. 6, A. Buckland's Aldaorney Bull, Ist prize. ! Ditto, ditto. 2 cows, Ist prize. Ditto, ditto. 2 heifers. Ist and 2nd prizes. T. Se. S. Morrin's herd cows, Ist prize, and ; higidy commended. ', Fisher & Co., Ist, and 2nd prizes for ox. r W. Pemberton, highly commonded. i:or heifer. SHEEP. Lincoln-, ■ j Judges—Messrs XV. Hat eley, Gavin Peacock, j and \V. Payne. j Stewards—Messrs Morrin and Bainbridge. | Class 71—For the best Rain. — Eleven entries, j McLean and Co. Ist ami 2nd prizes, and com- . mended. : Class 75—For the best. Ram; Hoggets.— Nine j entries. i Joseph May, Ist and 2nd prizes. X\. Ale- •■ Laughlan. highly commended. James Wallace, ! commended. I Ciass 70—For tho best. Ewes suckling lamb 3 \ (pen ot three). —Four entries. i Maclean and Co. Ist- and 2nd prizes. ■ Joseph May, highly commended. James Wallace, commended. . ! Class 77—For the best Ewe Hoggets (pen of three). —Five entries. . > Jas. Wallace, Ist prize and commended ; ' Joseph May, 2nd prize. R. C. Middleton. highly commended. Leicesters. Class 78—For the best Ram.—One entry. No prize awarded. • ! Class 81—For the best Ewe Hoggets (pen of . three).—One entry. ■ . No prize aAA-arded. | Class 81—For the best Ewes sucklinglamba : (pen of three).—Two entries. A. Buckland, Ist and 2nd prize. Class 85—For the best Ewe Hoggets (pen of j three).—Two entries. A. Buckland, 2nd prize. LONGAv'OOLS. I Class S3—For the best Ewes suckling lambs j (pen of three).—T wo entries. A. Buckland, _-t and 2nd prizes. Class 87—For the best EweHoggetS (pen of three).—Two entries. Jas. Wallace, Ist prize. Downs ok any Breed. - Cass 88.—Shropshire Down Ram.—T. and S. Morrin, 2 yrs. T. and S. Morrin, Ist prize. . Class 91.—Two entries. T. and S. Morrin, Ist and 2nd prize. Fat Sheet.. ' (To be iudged according to Aveight and quality combined). Class 92.- For the best pen of five Avethers.— I Robert Hall. j Robert Hall, Ist prize. Ciass93—For the best pen of five lambs.— James AVallace, 10 weeks. Jas. Wallace, Ist prize. I Class 94.—For the best pen of five ewes.—R. J. Middleton. ! R. J. Middleton, lstprize. Extra Stock. Alfred Buckland, 3 Cotswold EAves, which j have lo3t lambs idiom October, 1376. A. Buckland, Ist prize. Swine. Judges—Messrs Bilkey and Clayton. Steward —Mr Banks. [ Class 95.—For the best Berkshire Boar.—Six | entries. • I Dunningham and King, lstprize. | Class 96.— .or the best Berkshire Sow.—W. , Pereival, 10 months. W. Pereival, Ist and 2nd prizes. i Class 97.—For the best Boar oi small breed.— | John Abbott, -1 months. John Abbott, Ist prize- Ciass 99.—For the best white Boar.—Tavo entries. John S. Graham, Ist prize. Class 100.—For the best white Sow.—Five : John Abbott, Ist prize; Robert Graham, 2nd ; prize. Dairy Produce. Judges—Messrs Close and Waters. Steward— , Mr John Lamb. • Class 101.—For the best side or Bacon and Ham.—T. Barnett. smoked; do., unsmoketl. Thomas Barnett, Ist prize for smoked, and Ist prize for unsmoked. _~ . Ciass 102.—For the best Cheese or Cheeses of j not less than lSlbs,—Six entries. Thos. Churches, Ist prize. I Geo. Dibble, Ist prize and highly conamended for child's cheese. , j James Scott, jun., commended for neAV cheese. ! Class 103.—For the best 3ibs. Fresh Butter.— j Nine entries. Miss Margaret Boyd, Ist prize. Special Prize, by Mr John Lamb, Ist prize, £3; 2nd, £2. Class 104.—For the best Potted Butter, not less than 251bs.—Four entries. By Mr John Lamb: Ist prize, £2 10s ; 2nd. £110s. Thos. Churches, Ist prize; James Wallace, 2nd prize. Class 105.—For the best olbs. Fresh Butter, j made by farmers' daughters—Six entries. j By Mr John Lamb: Ist prize, £210s ; 2nd, £110s. Miss Ellen Churches. Ist prize; Miss Knox, | 2nd prize. 1 Class 103.—For the best 31bs. Fresh Butter, • ' made by female servants —Four entries. Extra Exhibits.— Four entries. Miss J. Schmiedel, Ist prize ; Robt. Hall, 2nd pr_.s.

DOGS. judges—Messrs, Jenkins, Eyre, and Wm. Hall. Ciass Stewards—Messrs. Brown andWynyard. Cl-ss 157— Greyhound Dogs.—9 entries. W. Percival's Lord Nelson, Ist prize ; Sam. Morrin. Mark Twain, 2nd; E. G. Sandalis Regent, highly commended. Class 158—Greyhound Bitches,—7 entries. Percival's Leonora. Ist prize; J. Abbotts Flying Cloud, 2nd. Class I,*>9—Pointer Dogs.—B entries. ! R. Hobbs, Ist prize ;I. Gwynne, 2nd for Shot. Class IGo—Pointer Bitches.—s entries. Geo. Little's Nell, Ist prize; S. M. Martelhs Polly 2nd. ~ •_ • . . Class 161—Setters, English—Dogs.—7 entries. W. Hatelv's Don, Ist prize; do. 4 years Don, 2nd ; S- Morrin's Rock, and Hobbs' highly com mended. _ . . ■ Class 163—Setters, Gordon-Dogs.-2 entries. ' E. Hornsby's Sam, Ist prize; W. Walters Pluto. 2nd. „ , . Clous l6_-Sotters,Gordon—Bitch-S.— 2 entries. i S. Morrin's Nelly, Ist prize; Wamwrights Belle, 2nd. _^ „ . . ; Class 165—Setters, Irish—Dogs.—2 entries. WainwriKht's Ben, Ist prize ; AUom s Ponto, " Class 160— Setters, Irish—Bitches.—l entry. ; Class 167—Retriever Dogs.-6 entries. I Hobb's Scrip, Ist prize; Stewarts lurk, 2nd, i Class 168— Retriever Bitches.—l entry. ! R.Bell. Ist prize. ■ Clas3 171—Spaniels, Sussex—Dogs.—l entry. ! Class 174—Spaniels.Cocker—Bitches.—2entries ! Mowbray's Jun», Ist prize. Cia*s 175—Spaniels. Irish Water—Do gs.—2 entries* Class 176—Spaniels, Irish Water.—Bitches.—l i pTitrY. j NON-SPORTING. : Class 177—Newfoundlands.—1 entry. Class 179—Mastiff Dogs—Four entries. Whitaker's Lion, out of Quiz, Ist prize ; Mrs Morrin's Young Lion, 2nd. Class 183—Cattle' Dogs.— l entries. Class 13-i—Cattle Bitches.—l entry. ! W. F. Buckland's Las°, Ist prize. Class 185—Sheep Dogs.—2 entries. Class 180—Sheep Bitches.—l entry. Class 187- Bull Dogs.—l entries. Class ISS—Bull Bitches—l entry. W. PerciA-al's Flo, Istp-ize. Ciass 189—Bull Terrier Dogs.—l entry. G. Kemp's Jack. Ist prize. Class 1. J—BaU Terrier Bitches.—2 entries, i I. Duane's Rose. Ist prize; R. B. Hill's Rose, 2nd. Class 152—FoxTerrier Bitches.—3 encrie3. T. :\. Brown's Tiny, Ist prize. W. Pcreival's Nettle, 2nd prize. Class 193—Terriers, black and tan—Dogs. 1 entry. j T. H. Lswford, Ist prize ! Class 191—Terriers, black and tan—Bitches.—l entry. ! T. H. Lawford, Ist prize. Class 195—Terriers, smooth, not black and tan—i H>ss.—l entry. .-___. I Class 193—Terriers, smooth not black and tan j —Bitches.—Three entries. K. Chermsice's Fly, Ist prize. ; W. W. j Robinson's Rag, 2nd. Class 200.—Terrier (toy), Bitches.—3 entries. , E. Chermside's Nell. Ist prize. ; Class 201—Skye Terrier Do^s—2 entries. : E. Jenkins' Turk, Ist prize ; H. O. Nolan's —, ! 2nd. I Ch-H 902—Skve Terrier Bitches.—2 entries. C. Barkley's Kitty, Ist prize ; H. A. Watts' —, ) 2nd. ; Ciass 203—Italian Greyhound Bitches.—l j entry. Mrs Thorpe's Nelly. Ist nnze. Class2o9—King Charles or Blenheim Spaniels i —Dogs.—l entry. ] E. Chei-iiside's Prince, Ist prize. j Class 210—King Charles or Blenheim Spaniels —Bitches.—2 entries. E. Chermside's Lady, Ist prize. Mr S. E. Hughes' Taipo, a terrier dog, was (through the carelessness of a carrier) not brought to the Show. This animal Avon the prize five years in succession. Mr Hughes' spaniel bitch was also left at" home. Both Avere entered, and the proprietor is much annoyed. j Extra Stock:.—4 entries. Poultry. Judges—Messrs McQu-rric and Gillard. Stewards—Messrs Brown and Wynyard. Class 107—Black-breasted Red Gamo—Four ' entries. j S. Morrin, Ist and 2nd prizes. Ciass 109—DuckAving Game—One entry. S. Morrin, Ist prize. ! Class 110— Any other variety Game — One j entry. j Class 111—Malay.—One entry. H. C. Williams, lstprize, impprtcd fowl Cla=s 112—Silver Grey Dorkings—Three entries , P. Morrin, Ist prize j Class 111—White Dorking—Tavo entries. XV. Ferprusson, Ist prize Class 115— Black Spanish—Six entries. Thos. Steadman, Ist prize and highly com mended ; S. Morrin, 2nd. • Class 119— White Cochin—One entry. Thos. Morrin, Ist prize Class 120—Dark Bramahs—Two entries Mrs Edward Wood, Ist prize. This lady has carried oil'lst prize for Brahmas four consecu tive rears. Class 128—Silver Polish—Tavo entries. Thos. Morrin, Ist prize ; S. Morrin, 2nd. Class 133—White Bantams—Three entries. • . ' Bartley and Grey, Ist and 2nd prizes. ; Class 137— Ayiesoury Ducks—One entry." Class 133—Rouen Ducks—One entry. S. Mori in, Ist. prize. Class 110—Toulouse Geeso—One entry. S. Morrin, Ist prize. Class 112— Turkeys, dark—One entry. • Jas. Wallace, Ist prize. | Pigeons. Class 114— Carriers, English—Three entries. Henry Brett, Ist and 2nd prizes, for Blacks and Duns. . i Class 115—Carriers, Antwerp—Four entries. Bartley and Gray, Ist and :nd prizes; H. Brett, highly commended. Class 117—Tumblers, short-faced—One entry, i Class 1-IS—Fantai's—One entry. J. -_ J. Craig, Ist prize. | Class 151—Barbs- One entry. J. te 3. Craig, Ist prize. Class 152—Balds and Bcards-^One entry. J. Se J. Craig, Ist prize. EXTRA STOCK. Two entries. : Bartley and Gray, lstprize, for Checquered Dragon. LOOAL INDUS TRY. Judges • Messrs CroAvther, Quick. G. Fraser. Steward : Mr John Lamb. ! The following is an abridged list of local in- j dustry exhibits: — This c!_ss is distinguished by an unusually large number of entries, embracing a numerous variety o e articles of local industry, etc. 1 Mr C. T. Wren exhibited his specimens of prickly comfrey (Symphytum asperrimun). Ist j Air John Lamb, flour dressed by exhibitor | from wheat grown in the province; also bread j made from wheat grown and dressed in the j province, baked by Mr Peters, Symonds-street. Mr Lamb also exhibited ten samples of various kinds of biscuits. Commended. . Ehrenfried Bros., ale in bulk and bottle, also bottled porter. Ist prizes. Mr T. Cole exhibited twelve wickerwork articles manufactured on Ids premises. Ist 1 Mr' Waters 80 tins of mixed confectionery. This Avas a fine display. Messrs Bycroft and Co. had assortment or biscuits. _ ■ . John Allender, Ist prize for collection of soaps. This display was universally admired. Mr Charles Burton exhibited charcoal biscuits and varieties in bread. Mr BreAvin, collection of farm and garden S66C-S- Mr Burgess, eight varieties of localty manu factured blue. _ _ The Auckland Oil Cake Company Cocoa nut oil and cake. , , ~ Mr I Williams fire kindlers, washing hquois, Indian rubber stamps, and tallow candles. Ist "ir'vv'iseman, one set of buggy harness Avith manganese bronze mounts, one set with Auck land silver plated mounts, cart harness, station and. riding saddles, and A-arities in collars; also, assortment of bags and valises. Ist prize. Mr A- Kennedy, collection of collars. Ist prize. Mr H. H. Smith, thirteen varities of ovens and stoves, lstprize. - Mr Heighton, colonial oven and garden plough. Commended. Colonial ovens, ship's stove, etc., equal to imported, commended, and for flour dresser, Ist prize, Wm. Hall. ...... The N.Z. Galvanised Iron Works exhibited iron tanks, composite pipe, lead pipe, spouting, riding, and wire. Ist prize. The collection Avas a credit to the Company. __;„.., Mr T. B. Hill, tombstone made of Raglan limestone. . ~_»"■_. Mr McMillan, converting swmg plough, 2nd prize ; and drainintr plough, commended. _ Mr A. Thunder, fifteen exhibits of twine, lines, thread, cord, web-heads, Ist prize. Messrs Wallace and Hotham. double-furrow plough, two and one-wheeled and swing ploughs, hay rake, harrows, mowing and machine, and curd cutter of their own manufacture. lstprize. Messrs E. Porter and Co.'s collection of ii exhibits embraced the leading implements of agncuitur" and general farm requisites. Among them were Wiliier's direot action grass mower, Brighanr*s Star mower, Hornsby's Royal Prize Paragon MoAver, Brigham's Combined btar Buckeye Reaper andMoAver, Brighamjuniors do. do,, American Tumble Horse Hay-rake, six Hornsby's champion ploughs, Hornsby's new Universal Combined ploughi 2 Picksiey, Sims and Co.'s Chain HarroAvs Howard's Combined Flexible Harrows, with registered clip, Maldon and Co's maize or bean kibbler, Maldon's oat mill, Picklev and Sims' oat mills and cake breakers, Maldon and Co's chaff-cutting machines, ten different varieties, Richmond Chandler - chaff-cuttea, Picksiey and Sims' ditto, Maldon and Co.'s thrashing machine. In addition to the foregoing, Messrs Porter and Co. had a great display of garden and horti cultural tools, &c., &s. l3t prize. This collec tion was very much admired. Messsrs Cruickshank. Miller, and Co. exhi bited Burgess and Keys' reaping and mowing machine combined, and one churn. Mr Dowden exhibited drain pipe, flower pot, and pottery Avare. Highly commended. Mr G. Hemus, twelve samples of Balmoral boot" leglets, shoes, etc., entirely made at the Excelsior Boot and Shoe Factory. Ist prize, and highly commended. Mr _t. Baird showed five samples guano manures and bonedust and a collection of seeds. Messrs Ireland Bros, had thirty-one distinct exhibits of leathers, as prepared by them for the snerial use of saddlers.bootmakers.etc, adapted | for Ver- c . of work; also for mills and other tmruoses Those who think there is nothing like leather, studied with great interest this xcellent coUegtio_,

G. F. Vazey's collection drain pipes, Ist nrize. Sloan, Murray, and Co.'s collection flower pots bricks, lime, &c, Ist prize. Mr Webster's set of buggy harness, one set of cart harness, and collection of saddlery. Geo. Boyd, collection fire-clay goods, Ist prize. Cousins* and Atkin, Victoria cabriolet, Ist prize. Perioa hansom, Ist prize. Knott's prize axle and reach stays, Ist prize. E. Porter and Co.'s collection of agricultural implements is much admired, and attracts the attention of large numbers of farmers. ELLEPvSLIE GAJEfPENS.—THE FETE AND SPORTS. Committee : Josenh Bennett H. E. Whittaker W. Coulson — Shakespeare S. Harcourt J. Nolan. Judges: Messrs. Coulson and Harcourt. Handicapper and Starter: Mr. Alfred King. The annual fete at this Avell-knoAvn holiday resort Avas kept up to-day with all the hilarious concomitants. The brilliant weather caused the gardens to AA rear their brightest aspect. The trains from an early hour were iilled Avith eager and expectant crowds of ploa sure-seekers, on their Avay to join the healthy recreations to be found at Elierslie. " Young men and maidens, old men and children " Avere comprised in the motley but good-tempered throng AA_iich pressed through the gates, all seemingly imbued Avith one great thought—lioav to make the most of the day's outing. The Gardens soon began to assume a hVcly appearance. The merry-go-round A\ ras besieged by half-past eleven o'clock, and Avas kept in rotation-Avith only momentary stoppages for the rest of the day. The swings Avere oscillating, and the dancing platform Avell patronised all the afternoon. We have never seen the paths and flower beds looking neater. The rose-beds near the entrance Avere in rich blossom, although many of their beauties had been shorn for tiie Horticultural Show in the Pavilion. Tho rhododendrons and azaleas also shoAved well, and theger .nimns and fuchsias looked vigorous and healthy; Avhile here and there a dainty camellia, Avith its burnished leaves and chaste buds, reared its modest head. All these rural features received their due meed of appreciation, but the great attrac tion was on the cricket ground where the sports Avere commenced punctually at 12 o'clock. The greatest was centred in the Prince of Wales Cup and the three hun dred yards Amateur Race. The former brought out nearly all those who had been handicapped, aud it avj'll be seen by the official account given below that some of the liuishes were close and exciting. Messrs H. Whitaker, J. Nolan, Shakes pear, and Joseph Bennett, kindly lent their mimes as steAvards for the occasion, and OAving to their exertions the crOAvd Avas much more orderly than usual. Mr J. Harcourt and H. Colson acted as judges, and their experience enabled them to accord perfect satisfaction Avith their decisions. Mr A. King avus at his old post as starter. On one or two occasions his " fields" were rather refractory, and the dread penalty of " a yard back" had to be enforced; but these instances Avero rare, and as a rule the com petitors behaved exceedingly well. Mr King also acted as handicapper. When the sports began there Avere about 1,500 people on the ground. This number Avas subsequently increased to over 2,000. The Hobson Band are delighting the people with their capital music. MAIDEN T RACE, 120 Yards.—lst. prize, £2 ; 2nd, prize, £2. H. Whiteside .. .. .. .. 1 J. Joughin .. .. .. .. .. 2 J. Bull 0 D. McDonald .. .. ' .. .. 0 XV. Laxon .. .. .. .. .. 0 W. Dickenson .. .. .. .. 0 Also ran I). McDonald, and W. Laxon. Whiteside, and Dickenson, Avere favourites, and were each just back one yard for poach ing. A good start Avas at length effected, and a slashing race ensued all the Avay. Jonghin Avho was slightly behind at first, rapidly came up at the finish, and was ouly six yards behind Whiteside, Avho ran in good form some fourteen minutes two-fifths of a second. PHINCE OF WALES' CUP. 150 Yards Handi cap. First stage. First Heat. R. Gault, 7 yards .. .. .. .. 1 E. McGinley, _ yards .. .. .. 2 John Bull, 12 yards.. .. .. .. 3 XV. McMillan, 7 yards .. .. .. 0 John Flynn, 8 yards .. .. .. 0 Also ran, W. McMillan (7), and Jno. Flynn S yds. A good start Avas eilected at the first attempt. Gault. Avho was favourite, went rapidly through his men, and Avon easily by 2 yds. McGinley, seeing he had second place secure, took it gently. Tho rest were nowhere. Time, seventeen four fifth seconds. Second Heat. J. Hut-ton, G yards .. .. .. .. 1 K. O'Hare. 10 yards .. .. .. 2 Jas. Martin, 8 yards .. .. .. 3 XV. J. Grimes, 1 y»rds .. .. .. 0 R. Brennan, 7 yards .. .. .. 0 D. McDonald, 7 yards .. .. .. 0 Also ran W. J. Grimes, 4yds; D. McDonald, 7yds. Vv Ton easily by 2yds, the Waikato man being a little too much for his rivals. Only a foot betAveen 2nd and 3rd. Time 16'isecs. The competitors in this heat Avere veiylote incoming to the post. I Third Heat. W. Mettam. 5 yards .. .. .. 1 F. Dalton, 10 yards .. .. .. .. 2 N. Whisker, 11 yards .. .. .. 0 E. Whitesiae, 7 yards .. .. .. 0 Ja3. Brown, 10 yards ... .. .. 0 W. Mettam, syds; and F. Dalton, 10yds; walked over. Only these tAvo came to the post, and as tAvo of each heat have to run in the final, i both men simply cantered OA rer. After this there Avas an intermission of ; an hour. Final Heat.—First Stage. In the final heat there Avas a capital con test. A good start Avas effected, and the race Avas Avon on the post by nine inches. ! There Avas only a foot between the second and third. The race ended :— J. Hutton ... ... ... 1 ■ R. Gault 2 F. Dalton 3 W. Mettam 0 E. McGinly 0 E. O'Hare .-. 0 Time lomin. 4-sth sec. HURDLE RACE, 220 Yards, Ist prize, £3; 2nd, £1. H. Hutton .. .. .. .. .. 1 W. Laxon 2 E. O'Hare 0 R. Brennan .. .. .. .. .. 0 AMATEUR'S RACE, 300 Yards Handicap.— Prize, a handsome Epergue. XV. Ring, 1 yards .. .. .. .. 1 T. Henderson, scratch .. .. .. 2 E. H. Blunden, 7 yards .. ■ • • • 3 J. Harcourt, scratch .. .. .. 0 H. E. Cotton, 5 yards .. .. • • 0 A. Kins:, 6 yards .. .. .. .. 0 H. E. Whitaker, 7 yards .. .. .. 0 G. H. Purchas, 9 yards .. .. .. 0 E. W. R. Forder, 10 yards 0 A. G. Hughes, 11 yards .. .. .. 0 R. Graham, 12 yards .. .. .. 0 WALKING MATCH, 3 Miles (Handicap.-lst ■■" prize, £5; 2nd, £1. T. Hendry, 250 yards .. .. .. 1 R. Ellis, 300 yards .. .. .. .. 2 Jas. Mahon, scratch .. .. .. 3 Time 25min. Msec. Won by his start.

NORTH SHORE.

The inhabitants of the North Shore were again to the fore, with their famed Devonport Annual Races. Their bill of fare included nine events, and these being made liberally attractive, and a spirit of fair emulation being present, the entries were better this year than perhaps on any other occasion. Everything that the com mittee could do AA*as done to contribute to the success of the day, and their effort Avas appreciated by the large number of Auck landers Avho flocked by every steamer to the beautiful marine retreat. The field was under unexceptionable management. On this occasion, the folloAving gentlemen officiated : —Prasident, Captain Filder ; Vice-president, W. Cobley. Esq. ; Judge, Mr J. Glenny; Starter, 'Mr M. Shea ; Clerk of the Course, Mr R. McKay ; scales aud handicapper, Mr M. Frost; Stewards ' Messrs E. Burgess, Allison, R. McKay, Duder, and W. H. Fenton. At one o'clock a very large number of pei sons Jiacl assembled on the .course, ami

the band of the Engineers AA rf.s present enlivening the retreat Avith a selection of ' fine music, At 1.15, expectation being on tiptoe, Avas rewarded by the start of the first event, the following events Avere successive! v run :— | Ist Race.—MAIDEMPLATE of ssovs.. 11 mile; : open to all horses not having Avon an ad ! A-ertised race. Weight for age. Entrance, All the entries, ten in number, started, j with a splended go. Mr Duder's Kate i took the lead at the start, which she ; maintained tAvice round, Avhen she was ■ overhauled by Mr Alison's Tom, but only ; for a feAV paces. Kate put on and again j held the course, finishing Avith a full lenght I first. Tom second. This race gave great I satisfaction. ! 2nd Race.—DEVONPORT HANDICAP Sweep i stakes of 1 soy.. Avith 7 soys. added, second ! horse to save his shakes; distance, 2miies ; ' 10s. nomination ; 10s. acceptance. j Three horses ran, Mr Duder's Dick, Cnp^ ; tain Fikler's Darkey, and Mr, E. Allison's i Yatterina. Dick took the lead, and held it twice round, but Darkey picked him up, aud came in Avinner by half a\ length :an exciting race A protest Avas entered, on the ground, it AA'as understood, that. Dick's rider dis mounted on the course before going to the scales. 3rd Race.—FERRY COMPANY'S PURSE of 15 soys., lj mile ; minimum AVeight, 0 St. ; . entrance, 1 soat. ; 15s. on nomination ; ss. I ' acceptance ; 5 horses to accept or no race. Open to all comers. Five horses Avere entered for this race, but only tAvo ran. Mr Kelly's La Belle, and Mr 0. McGee's Elsa. Elsa won easily. Before the fouith race Avas brought on another dispute arose over the third race. It Avas urged that the start Avas irregular, by which Mr Wynyard's Lady Godiva did not run. Lady Godiva entered the course and did the distance alone, to the admira tion ot all. The dispute Avas to be sett led by the race bein» run over again. -Ith Race.—TROTTING MATCH of ! soys.: 3 miles; lowest weight, 10 st. Entrance, 53. Lady of the Lake ... ... ... 1 Snowdrop, Pearl and Bushranger also ran. Lady of the Lake got over the tAvo miles very steady, and without a break. i "THE VOLUNTEERS. The Engineers, Artillery, Scottish, and a small detachment of other corps, mustered at C.30 this morning, and proceeded, headed by the Artillery band, try rail to Pukekohe to meet the Otahuhu and Pukekohe Bifles. On arrival, the force were formed into line, and told off by the Commanding Officer, aud a Royal Salute Avas fired. After this, the Companies re-formed, and opened into skirmishing order, and a brisk fire Avas kept up, and other movements performed. The order to file arms Avas then given, and the men dismissed for refreshments. After spending a pleasant outing the toAvn force fell iv to return home. The Naval Brigade mustered Avith their band at the Breakwater, near Mechanics' Bay, and fired a Royal Salute. They afterwards proceeded on an excursion in their gun-boats, evidently bound to enjoy the trip. HARBOUR EXCURSIONS. There Avas a vast number of persons of both sexes who chose to pass their holiday on the water or among some ci the islands Avhich abound around the harbour. There Avas the trip by the Lalla Rookh to Pntiki Bay, Waiheke, and touching at Motutapu. ABo the Lily for Riverhead, and thence by train to Helensviile. These trips Avere Avell patronised. The day Avas favourable and pleasant for such excursions. One could not help but wonder at the crowds of persons 11ockiug on to the wharf, carrying large baskets and small hampers of pro visions. The children seemed delighted beyond bounds at the prospect, not only of the sea-trip, but specially at the hope of the hampers being opened. Many Avent by the Woodsule and Devonport steamers, to spend a feAV quiet hours in the strawberry gardens in the district. The consumption of fruit would be something astounding. The fruit shops in Queen-street this morn ing did a good trade—oranges and bananas were the favourites among the children. E ORTICU LTURAL EXHIBITION. This exhibition held in the grounds of Elierslie, Avith the view of giving encourage ment to working men in garden culture, re cei\-ed a fair share of public attention, and contained a large number of creditable ex hibits, especially in the floral and plant department, but there Avar; not a large shoAV of vegetables. The exhibition opened at twelve o'clock, announced by a merry tune by the Hobson Band. One of the handsomest exhibits, and Avhich gained a first prize, Avas a floral design in imitation of a garden, with carriage road, and flower beds laid out in systematic taste, Avith a fountain in full play, in the midst of mossy rocks and jAvater-creepers, the Avhole surronded by numerous trees and shrubs. The designer and Avorker Avas Mr Thomas Bullen. Another design resembling a flo Aver-garden by Mr Dudncy displayed much taste, but Avas on a much smaller scale. Among the plants for competition, (12) especially noticeable were those of Messrs Hood, Sims, and Hobson. Mr Collins exhibited several line samples of roses in pots, and a number of tastily-arranged hand aud table bouquets j Avere exhibited by Miss Rooney, of Epsom, Miss Weaver, and others. The collection of cut flowers AA-ere not so numerous as on previous occasions. . A-large quantity of exhibits, not for competition, including 36' specimens'of roses an-plants, by Mr James Mason, tiie Acclimatisation Society, Mr D. Hay, Mr Reeves, of Seafield View, a. d others. Tavo fine specimens of rhodo ! dendrons in full blossom Avere con spicuous among tbe plants ; also, a variety of ferns. Tho vegetables Avere scarce, comprising samples of gooseberries, and rhubarb by Mr Bleaky, cauliflowers, radishes, Avindsor beans, and lettuce. Wc may mention that much credit is due to Mr D. Goldie, the, Hon. Secretary, for his labours in connection Avith the arrange ments, also, to Mr L. H. Green, of the Auckland Maiket, Avho has been most indefatigable in his Avork. The following competitors received prizes :— Pot Plants.—Judges :Mr Jas. Mason and Mr DaArid Hay. Best collection pot plants—First prize : Mr. Sims, 6 pot roses; second prise : Mr. Collins, 6 miscellaneous plants; second prize :Mr Blakey, collection pot plants ; second prize : Mr. Hood. Cut Floavers. —Judges : Mr Bren and Mr Lippiat. 6 pansies—First prize : Mr. W. Gault. 6 roses—First prize: Ditto. 12 roses- First prize : Ditto. Collection of cut flowers —First prize : Ditto. 12 roses—Second prize —Mr. Sims. 12 roses—Second prize: Air. A. Kelly. 24 pansies—First prize: Mr. J. Blakey. Floral Designs. — Judges: Dr. Home and Mr D. Hay. First" prize : (Mr Perkins) Thomas Butler.—Certificate of merit : Mr Dudney ; also, Mr Waiter, prize. Bouquets.—Judges :Mr Gillespie and Mr Black more, Hand Bouquet—First prize : Miss Rooney. Table Bouquet —First prize : Mrs Weaver. Vegetables.—Judges: Mr Smith and Mr Palmer. Rhubarb —First Prize :Mr F. H. Smith. ■ THE ODDFELLOWS' DEMONSTRA TION. At an early hour this morning, the mem bers of the above brotherhood, comprising the Loyal Good Intent Lodge, the Parnell and the Loyal Fountain of Friendship Lodge. The first tAvo lodges assembled at their Hall, Cook-street, from thence march ing to meet the Fountain of Friendship, Avhich had congregated at their rendezvous at the Lome-street Hall. The Avhole of the companies, about tAvo hundred men, marched _oavii Queen-street., headed by the magnificent Brass Band belonging to the Hibernian Society. A procession Avith out a band of music is a poor affair, but Avhen Aye knoAV that the Hibernian Band is perhaps the best in the colony, Aye can con ceive the spirited marching and enthusiasm of the lodges. The resting-place chosen for the day avus the sweet shades, and walk, in the Domain. On the ground there Avas a Avondrous provision to satisfy palate longings throughout the day. There Avere sports, and suitable and innocent games to ' pass the day away in pleasure. Many of

the parties broke up info nooks, and quiet couples to venture to each other some sAvee* accents of the heart, and to muse on thing5* in particular, by the running brooks Avhich abound among the grounds and trees. The lady friends of the Companies seemed to be as happy as the lark, and they held on to their comrades, and did not a little to make the day one of greatest pleasure. The evening" is to be spent in the Cook-street Hill, when a sumptuous supper Avill be pro vided. We did not hear of a single mishhp or jar during the day.

TO-NIGHT.

Big Bill at the Theatre Eoyal. This evening Shakespeare's " Katheriue and Petruchio," or " Taming the Shrew," and the burlesque of tho "Bride of Abydos," Avill form the holiday entertain ment, Miss Young appearing as Katherine, Mr Wheatleigh as Petruchio, aud Miss AndreAvs as Selim. The bill is one designed to bring the glorious fun of a splendid holiday to a happy termination.'"^; I

HOBSON BAND CONCERT AND BALL.

! ——■ S The Hobson Band concert and ball Avas largely patronised last evening in the Choral Hall, nearly 500 persons being pre sent, the officers and men of the Auckland Volunteer Companies adding'picturcsquely to the appearance of the assemblage. The programme Avas a most interesting one, interspersed with songs, duets, choruses, arid musical selections to suit every taste. The musical department and the choir were under the management of band-master McComish. Miss Christopher, a young lady of great proiaisc, presided at the pianoforte during the Avhole of ihe CA-ening. The band performed an OA'er ture from Offenbach's "Grand Duchess," and selections from " Chilperic," arranged by Mr McComish. The chorus, consisting of 20, 14 ladies and 6 gentlemen, gave the " Market chorus," and the " Boat Glee," I in a very pleasing manner. A number of choice ballads Avere g-A'en, namely the ''Heart BoAved Down," and "The Vaga bond" (a medley), by Mr Thompson ; both pieces Avere excellently rendered. Miss Naughton sang pleasantly and with much effect, the sweet, song of " Evangeline," and Claiibel's " Golden '"Days," both of which elicited warm applause. Messr« M. and D. Sheehan succeeded j admirably Avith their clarionette and flute duet. Miss Martin gave tAvo songs : " Sing me an English song," and "Kath leen MaA'ourneen ;" very fairly executed. " Tavo merry hearts are Aye" was prettily rendered by Miss Flanaghan and Miss ChadAvick. Miss Swan, of Onehunga, received rapturous applause for her songs, | and avus loudly praised for her faithful singing of " Killarney," and " Eilleen Allanni," and in response to an encore gave i the lively song of "Merry sunshine."! Miss Thompson sang " Dreamland" acccp- | tably. Tho " Flower gatherers," a duet by j Miss Naughton and Miss Swan, avus j sweetly rendered; the singing and the j poetry of the composition vcere happily i produced. Mr William Doran sang three j comic songs in character : "Don't make a 1 noise," the "Temperance Band," and; another. The National Anthem, solo, and full chorus brought an excellent concert to a satisfactory close. Amongst the audience avc noticed Fathers Walter McDonald and Grange. The room avus then cleared, and dancing commenced, the music being sup plied by the Hobson Band. I At the usual weekly meeting of the Excelsior Lodge of Good Templars held on ] Wednesday evening, the following officers i Avere duly installed by Bro. Booth, L. D ; I assisted by Bro. Ellis, G.W.- ; and Bro. Dines, as G.W.M. :—W.C.T, Bro. Carter; j W.V.T, Bro. Charles SAveetman; W.S, ! Bro. Whitcombe; W.F.S, Bro. Carraclus ; j W.F, Bro. Anderson ; W.C, Bro. Salt; W. j M. Bro. Job Gibbs; W.I.G, Bro. Nighten- ! gale; W.O.G, Bro. Bccbv; W.A.S, Sis. 3VI.A. Whitcombe ; W.D.M, Sis. Hughes; W.R.H.S, Sis. Porteous ; WL.H.S, Sis. J Rose Bennett; P.W.C.T, Bro. Porteous.

\ EI 1A LINING STAK, FRIDAY. NOYEjMBER 9, 1H77



J. COSGKAYE & CO. Beg to inform the Inhabitants of the Prov-ir.cc. that they have Received a Large Consignment of Goods, per the City cf .-Auckland, purchased at the End of the Season, in the English Markets, consisting of — Manchester Goods ("7") Black, Colored, and Dress Materials ) I f Japanese Silks Straw Hats i j (" Men's Clothing, Sec, Boys' Clothing \A) Sec, Sec They have now MASKED them Doavn, and arc now holding a Sals of the same. The Public are requested to come Early and Secure the Extbaokdi-ABY Bakgains that will be given. j ~prrANTED, for Whangapou : A COOK A. BLACKSMITH. C. A. HARRIS. T^" 7 ANTED, an EDITOR for a Bi- V ¥ Aveeklv paper in a rising part of the province.—Apply, by letter only, "X.," Statr ollice. __^_ - - . ' \~%T ANTED, a Lad to look after a steam V V engine ; one used to the Avork'pref erred. —Apply at this office. ' " should the Ladies not have the V V Draper's Bargains now offering at McCrae's old shop. Avbich will be closed next week; consequently Specialties are too numerous to mention. Call and see. TTCTANTED, a Man and his Wife to V ¥ Avork on a farm.—Apply to W. Phillips and Son, on Saturday, 10th November, betAveen the hours of 8 aud 10. W "ANTED, a first-class Cook for an hotel in tho AVaikato.—Apply to John Kirkwood, at Cruickshank & Co.'s infTANTFD the Public to save time, V V labour, and money, by using S. White's neAV Brilliant Blacking, in pots; price 3d and 6d. Manufactured by S. White, Brighton Road, Parnell. ANTED, 100 Men daily at the Good Hope Dining Rooms, Wellesley-street East, Avhere they can get a Good Dinner for 9d. Board and Lodging, 17/ per Aveek. inSTANTED, Tenders tor Felling Kauri TT Timber.—For particular- apply to T. Kelly, at the Union Sash and Door Company's Mill, Tairua. WANTED, Bankers, Merchants, and Shopkeepers, to see my Cash Boxes only 2s. Gd., 35., and Gs. each.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. ~%WT ANTED, an Apprentice to the . V Drapery.—Apply to Holloway, Garlick, and Cranwell. __ WA NTE D, a General Servant . references required.—Mrs. R.H. Steven son. Shelly Beach Road, Ponsonby. T¥TANTED, an active Lad.—Apply to V V R. D. Giles, City Market. WANTED, a strong Lad, to ride out for orders; one accustomed to the trade.—R. Reeves, Butcher, Victoria-street. WE have on Sale a lot of first-class Iron Tanks ; also superior Waikato and Screened Bay Coals.—W. Se G. Winstone. WANTED KNOWN, that E. Bailey will offer, at the Market, on Saturday, a nice variety of Roses in pots; also a choice collection of ot,h«r tot Plants and Eerns. Cabbage and CaulifloAver Plants, and Seed, in quantity, as usual.—E. Bailey, _. ew North Road. \IJ~ANTED KnoAvn, that D. Goldie is V V prepared to supply all kinds fof Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, HardAvood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, Sec, Sec at the lowest market price, at his Yards Cub torn-house-street. ANTED, a Brass Finisner.—Apply to Branston and Forster, Albert-street. WANTED, Everybody to come and Buy the Bargains at E. T. Herbert's, Draper, Upper Syruond-street, who is giving up business, leaving the colony, and selling every thing Less than English Cost to effect a Speedy Clearance. T/|7"ANTED, a Young Man accustomed ¥ V to Butchering.—Apply to R. ReaA-es, Victoria-street. WAN TED, a Girl about 14 or 15 to assist in household work,—For address | j_ply Qffigs Qi thiis paper,



WANTED KNOWN, every description of JeAvellery, Old Gold. Silver, Musical Instruments Bought. Sold, or Exchanged, at the London Loan Office, under the Theatre Royal, Victoria-street. — ■ "YSTANTED KNOWN, that J. Hart has v. 7 opened tho Loan Office Avhere any sum from Is. to £500 can be had on eA'ery description of jewellery, Avatches, ladies' and gentlemen's av'earing apparel.—Note the address : J. Hart, London Loan Office, Victoria-street, under the heatre Royaj. '\Af ANTED, by a Young Lady, a situa l 7 7 tion either as Companion to a Lady or Nursery Go\-erness, in a respectable family ; no objection to the country.—Address Stak office. XJS7ANTED, a respectable Secant Girl y 7 for a small family; references roquired. I. Levy, 210. Queen-street. "\TRTANTED TO LET, Private Fur- TT nished Apartments in an 8-roomed House, where there are no lodgers or children. Terms very moderate.—Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East. WOODEN knitting Needles, 3d per pair: pretty silk Scarves, 6ci; Purses, 2 a penny, such beauties at 9d; Shirting 1/3 per yard; SAviss Muslin, 7/6 the piece ; large Work boxes, 3/6; Albums, 1/6 to 7!; handsome Brooches, Gd: large Towels, Gd; 20 keyed Concertinas, 4/: Boys' Sox, od; Tooth Combs, Id to Gd; wax Dolls, Avith hair, 2/; girls' Sun Hats. 1/6; Notepaper, 2d per quire, ruled do., 4d: Poll Combs, 3d; black Bracelets. 7d per j pair.—"*".. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner Of Hobson-street. WANTED to Sell, cheap, lot of Ladies' Leather Bags, from 3s Cd to 6s; lot of Scissors, from 6a to Is 3d; Shoe Brushes, 7d each, Is Sd set; Superior Shoe Bru-hes, -Is set; Superior Jet Brooches, only Is; Chignons, from Sd to Is 6d, 3 for Is ; Chignon Boxes, 2d each ; Plaits, Od and Is : Maltese Lace Collars, Is Gd; Crochet Collars, lOd; large Black Dress But tons, 2.Yd dozen; Black Beaded Belts, Is 6d ; Crochet Cotton, 2s 4d box; lot of Artificial JFl OAvers, from 2d each ; Washing Lace, from 2d yard; Velvet, 3s Gd to 5s 6d per piece of 18 yards; Prunella Boots, 6s 6d ; Harper Twelvetrees' Washing Powder, Gd dozen, 3 dozen for Is-id; Tin Matches, 3 boxes for Id, Is 3d dozen ; Wood "Matches. 2d dozen; Paper Shirt Fronts, AA'ith Collars, 2d each, 1 for Gd ; Riding Whips, only 9d ; Steel Key Rings, 1 for Id. 2_d per dozen; good Spectacle?, Is ; Spectacle Cases, 2d and Cd; Note Paper (6 sheets), G EnA^elones, 1 sheet Blot-* ting Paper, Pen and Penholder, and bottle of Ink, only 3d; large Pie Dishes, 2s; BroAvn Tea pots, from Is Gd to 3s; good Tea, 2s Id lb., 31bs. for 6s; "Whybrow'a popular Relish, only 8d bottle, 3 bottles for Is 3d; Light Blue, 9d lb.; and a variety of other articles A-ery cheap ; Sugar Basin and Cream Jugs, Is.—H. WATTS, Pitt-street. KniA'es and Forks, Gd pair; good Needles, 2d packet, 7d per 100. KNOWN, that C. Brooks is y T Selling Boots of every description at Reduced Prices', for two months only. Having bought a large quantity of English Leathers cheap, I haA-e made a good stock of Ladies', Gents', and Children's Boots and Shoes in great variety for the coming season ; all are made on the premises. The largest Stock in Auckland to select from. I have just landed a Splendid Stock of Ladies'and Children's English Goods, consisting of Kid and Prunella Boots, Ladies' Low Shoes, Infants' Boots and Shoes in great variety ; Selling Cheap. Call and look at the quality and prices. Town and Country people will find a great saving in Buying their Boots at the Blue Boot. You can get them good and cheap. Be iv time to get good Bargains.—C. BROOK-S, Blue Boot, opposite City Hall, Queen-street. S3_, No connection Avith any other Shop in the city or suburbs. T:y"ANTED KNOWN. —The Lowest *. v Rate of Interest is charged at the London Loan Office, and the full value advanced on any description of goods. IOTT ANTED, tae Boot and Shoemakers « v of Auckland NOT to seek employment at Mr. Hemus's Excelsior Boot and Shoe Factory until the strike is ended. IS.7ITANTED those in want of Money to v1 1/ call on their Uncle, at the London Loan Office,. under Theatre Royal, Victoria-street. "I" OST, a small Terrier, the finder Avill be I _ rewarded on bringing the same to the Nevada Hotel, Queen-street. "EiOR SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage and __ Freehold Allotment in Cook-street.— Samuel Cochrane and Son. Land Agents, Fort stree-ri jC?~i 4\ to £1<1(I0 LENT, on Building c_V JL \F Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers. —C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. n?10 LET, a seven-roomed House, top of JL Grey-street, left-hand side.—Apply to Samuel Cochrane and Son, Fort-street. TCTOBTH SHORE.-A six-roomed Fur _L<l nished House to Let; splendidly fur nished, and well situated. Also, several Dwel li g-honses and Cottages.—Apply to R. and R. Duder _y^jf\ CASH, £250 at 8 per cent.. Balance by ' SOW weekly payments of 15s. Price, -350 Comfortable Avell-finished Suburban Residence —S. Vaile, Shortland-street. next Post-office. niQQA —COUNTRY STORE FOR SALE 35//VOV. in a rapidly rising district. Cor ncr lot of 1 acr*. with Store and Six-roomed Dwelling, 1-stall Stable, Slaughterhouse, Sheds, &c. Price, £230. There is a good opening for a Blacksmith in the district.—-. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, -hortland-streer. C--9/"N~CA.SH. balance by weekly payments, c&'A'U a A-ery neat and pretty Cottage. 20 minutes' Avalk from Queen-street; price -250.— 3. A'aile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. nest the Post-oflice. T tf> ACRES of GOOD LAND, fenced, divided J-.-o1 into Paddocks, and in Gr_ss: with i-roomed House, Cowshed, &c.; only 1 miles from Auckland; price £600.—5. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, next Post office._ mO LET, House of five rooms, Newton, _§. fitted Avith eA'ery conA-enienee; excellent garden and conservatory; rent, 12s AA'eekly—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. HpO LET, a House and Shop.—Apply JL to N, McCulsky,jtop_of Hobson-street. mO LET, a House" and" Shop, Victoria | street.'next door to Mr. Slater's, Grocer; rent, 12s.—Enquire Ewington, Queen-street. W 0~ T I C E. For Immediate Sale, 113 acres of Choice Land, within three-quarters of a mile from Helensviile Railway Station ; 200 acres of it is well Sheltered, adapted for gardens or orchards; 100 acres is covered with timber, containing 500,000 ft of Kauri Spars, &c, the most con venient to r_-.ark.et of any kauri in the colony.— Apply to John McLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, or to'Vv*. Ait-en, Land Agent. TO LET, 7-roomed House, grass and water, Venetian blinds, large flower garden, and large allotment.—H. Partington, -tichbpry's Buildings. . TO LET, the Residence of Sir George Arney, at Remuera, lately occupied by E. Comiskcy, Esq., comprising twelve rooms and offices complete, together Avith ten acres of Land tastefully laid out. Apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. TO LET, at a loav rental, House of six rooms, pantry, scullery, stable, coAVshed, Sec, with 2_ acres rich A-olcanic soil; fifteen minutes Avalk from Newmarket Station. —S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. TO LET, spacious and conA-enient Offices, with office fittings, fire-proof strong-room, large dry cellarage, and good supply of water, srritable either for the IaAA% wine, or general mercantile business.—Apply to XV. Aitken. TO LET, Lease, or Sell, a good 6-roomed House on Mount Eden Road, fourth house rom toll -gate.—Apply Chas. Layer, Kyber Pass, rC. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. _X®^ PER FOOT. Capital Building, 3I^JL Alletment 116 and 80. Beautiful sea view, cannot be built out. The whole of the purchase money can remain on mortgage.—S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. TO LET, at the corner of Codrington street and Great North Road, commanding a delightful vieAV of the Surrey Hills estate, a Avell-finished Six-roomed House, Avith i-hree fireplaces, cupboards, dresser in kitchen, OA.n, Avater laid on, sink. &c—Apply to R. Downey, on the premises; or to Mr. Baxter, corner of Karangahape and Newton Roads. TO LET, Lease, or Sell, a good six roomed House on Mount Eden Road, fourth house from Toll Gate, Kyber Pass ; or Chas. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. TO LET, a 3-roomed Cottage in Pnraell; rent 63. —Apply to Mr Nairn, Grocer, Parnell. • tjogers' Emporium, ponsonby. A Novelty.—New Guinea Almonds, 6d.; Butter. Sd.; Butter, 9d.; Pastry Butter,_7d. lax IG H T SC HO OL.—S, Matthew's AAi School. Hobson-street. Evening Classes will commence at 7.30, in lieu of 7 o'clock, until further notice.—Sth NoA'ember, 1577. QTRAYED.~a"Bay"Bob-tail~_ob, white k_/ stripe on face ;no visible brand; running here a fortnight. Owner can have him by pay ing advertisement.—Jxo. S_-_th, Waitakerei, 7th November, 1877. TO LET, a good Brick House in Vincent - street; 7 rooms. A 10-roomed House in Hobson-street; water laid on. AShop in Wynd ham-street—Apply to H. W. Heath, Bank Buildings. [fitSE INDIAN FAMINE FUND. JL NOTICE.—The Committee having this day resolved to CLOSE all Subscription Lists by the 15th inst., it is respectfully requested that all Persons having Lists Avill return them to me on or before that date. F. G. EWINGTON, Hon. Sec, FIRO LET, live roomed Cottages in Pon- JL. sonby and Parnell. — Apply to Beirj. Tanner.JAgi nt, corner of Shortland and Queen t_e..Bi



«fgMfe^.~fp OR WAIUKU TAM 0' SHANTER For Waiuku and "Whatipu SaAv Mills, has bee Detained until 6.30 on SATURDAY Evening. A. CUNNINGHAM. i Newmarket. 9th November. 1877. /CHORAL HALL. FREETH OUGHT LECTURES. MR. CHARLES BRIGHT Will Deliver his Second Lecture on SUNDAY EVENING, November 11, 1877, at the Chor__ Hall. Subject: "MATERIALISM. POSITIVISM, AND SPIRITUALISM." ADMISSION—FREE. Doors open at 7.3<i: commence at S v.m. Collection to defiay expenses. S MATTHEW'S Parochial Children's • Exhibition. Saturday, November 10. Open from 2.30 p.m. to 0 p.m. Admission; 3d. IC~E OF REMOVAL. The UNION INSURANCE CO-IPANY have REMOVED to the Premises NEXT TO THE COLONIAL BANK. R. H. STEVENSON. Q~CTC _rE~T~Y~O~F~rR"TTST ST The ART EXHIBITION will opex in the Museum Buildings on WEDNESDAY. 21st November, for Private View. Admission by Honorary Members Tickets. After that date it will be open to the Public. Contributors must send in their works by Noa _mber Sth. , J. SYMON3, Hon. Sec MERCHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirement. Magazines, Mu3ic. and other Works bound in an. styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evenikg Star office Wyndham-stxeer„ TO~BRICK_-_YE P.S, CARPENTERS^ AND JOINERS. Tenders are required for Building Warehouses in Fort-street. Plans, &c., at my office until SATURDAY, Noa"ember 10th inst., when the tenders are to be delivered at 12 o'clock. JAMES WRI«LF.Y. Architects. "jTJEVONPORT DISTRICT BOARD. Tenders are required for the sole right to graze Sheep on the Flagstaff Hill Reserve lor 12 months, from Ist December next. Conditions and draft lease may be inspected at the Post office, DevonDort, where tenders will be re ceived up te noon of SATURDAY, the 10th instant. W. H. BROWN, Chairman. Devonport. November 6,1577. rjnHE Tenders for Warehouses in Fort _M_ street are to be delivered at mv office on WEDNESDAY, the 1-ith inst., at 4 o'clock. JAMES WRIGLEY, | TSTATIONAL EIRE AND MARINK _[_% INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000 Reserve '.... £55,000 This pu-el- Local Company Insures against FIR- and MARINE LOSS of Every Descrip tion of Property, at LOW ES T CU R REN T RATES. Pkotmpt and Liberal Settlement ok Cl-Itu. HENRY E. "WILLIAMS, Manager, Auckland Bran h "FUST PUBLISHED, eJ Bvo., Cloth, 2s. 6d. " LIONS IN THE WAY," AND " LUCK," By J. C. FIRTH. Can be obtained through any Bookseller o Storekeeper, in ToAvn or Country. EDW. WASTE, PUTBLISHKR, AUCKLAND 4SSss3_ r^ W&MSm ZZZA - ■--.-. C -. •• --• - * sa^Sfe -B-W-g-l-teS--- . a^£ AUCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE RAILWAY. WAIKATO TO AUCKLAND. On Thursday and Friday, NoA'ember 23th and 30tb. Single Tickets issued at _S T_weastle for Auckland, will be available return up to and including Monday, 3rd December. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. M" ONEY TO LEND on MORTGAGE' of First-class Freehold Securities. WM. COLEMAN, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. RIGINAL BLUE -POST BOARDING HOUSE AND RESTAURANT VICTORIA-STREET EAST, AUCKLAND. The Proprietor begs to inform all former patron 3 that this favourite old resort Avill be RE-OPENit'D TO-MORROW (Saturday). New and substantial Premises haA-e r-ssen erected regardless, of expense, containing ex cellent Sitting and Bedrooms, Avhich will be found furnished with due regard to comfort and convenience. N.B.—A Free Express will meet the Waikato Trains, to convey Passengers and Luggage to the above house. : CHARLES VEITH. Pi I F T, A U C T IO N, \JC TAURANGA. In aid of Trinity Church, will be held the First Week in DECEMBER. Contributions are respectfully solicited, and may be left Avith Mr. E. Wayte, and Mr. Thos. Turrell, Booksellers, Queen-street, a LONG TUNNEL GOLD MINING ' COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby giA;en that a Call (2nd) of Threepence per Share,'has this day been made by the Directors, upon the Capital of the .Com pany, payable to the Secretary, at the Office of the Company, Shortland-street (next Post-office), Auckland, on or before Saturday, 17th Novem ber, 1877. ROBERT HORNE, Secretary. Auckland, 7th NoA remter, 1877. TTENDERSON'S ______ RACES. A General Meeting of Subscribers will be held at the Gratia Hotel. Henderson's Mill, on SATURDAY, 10th inst., at 6 p.m. Business: To arrange for annual race meeting. JOHN SMYTH, ' Hon. See. PONSONBY.— To Let, a five-roomed House, with garden and good well of Avater, pleasantly situated in DedAvood Terrace, near St. Mary's Road.—Apply to T. Swales/ Dedwood Terrace. Tyro iTir~: iv_ cn t al. JAMES hTbUCHANAN, Managing Partner of the late Arm of James H. Buchanan and Co.. in resuming Business on his own account, at the Yard opposite, lately occu pied by Mr. John Brown, Victoria-street East, north side, trusts to receiA-e a share of patronage, and Avill Avarrant good workmanship and material, neatness ana dispatch, and the lowest possible prices. , j- . Every kind of Stoge or Marble Avork taken. The smallest order thankfully received. ___• Note the AdCfgps— JAMES.gEE? BUCHANAN, VICTORIA-STREET EAST, Same side as Greyhound Hotel. SATURDAY, NOVEMBEITTa Ijl OR SALE, at the Durham Yards, To morrow (Saturday), Wei"-bred ENTIRE HORSE, by "Dainty Ariel" out ot " Topsjv' AT 10 O'CLOCK. HUNTER & NOLAN. AT AN EARLY DATE. THE HAYMARKET. ]^OR .SA.LE, at the Haymarket, on _} '' arrival from Napier, 115 Heavy Draught and light Harness Horses. ALFRED BUCKLAND.