The Evening Star.

Vol. VIII-Kg. 3,367.

AUCKLAND, N.Z., SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1877.

PRICE : ONE PENET.



FOR SAN FRANCISCO, AND HONOLULU. The Compony's Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship CITY OF NEW YORK, C. B. Cocb, Commander, ■will leave Auckland on WEDNESDAY, the 24th October, at 12 o'clock noon, for the above ports, carrying H.RM. Mails. For further particulars, freight, or passage apply to OWXN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. •sgkgg^^J OTIC E T O W0 0 L The Pacific Mai?. Steamship Company are prepared to issue through Bills of Lading for WOOt. shipped in their Steamers to San Fran ciscofop NEW YORK, BOSTON, & EUROPE, \ on-thei.most favourable terms. For further parric;;?"i? apply to OWEN &gGRAHA3L Agents. SYDNEY AND IvIEL ARRIVING IN MELEOyr.'NS 111 TII'.IS FOR THIS CJP. EXCURSION • M T S S. The fast and favourite s.s. XT Jj| >-.\ Q Captain Logan, will leave Auckland r..:- above on THURSDAY next, 2t4ii October. For freight or passage, apply to CRUIC.KBHA?; X & CO., 16, Queen-street. Auckland, October 17, 1577. Jlg^P 011 LS^DON DIRECT. Al at Lloyd's. 7H tons reyist-er, Cap*. V/ii.liam Esson, having the greater r-.:rt of her cr-rso engaged; will sail as above or. or about tho 7ch No-reciiber. Has superior accommwiy.ticn ior paspongors. TTIE NEW ZEALAND CO,. (LIMITED), Agente. "FT N lON STEAI\IFHIP CO'IsiPANY %J OF NEW ZEALAND (Ul.lTTlilD). Time Table—Octcbek, 1077. FOR TARANAKT. NFT^O". rtO:'T>". WEL LINGTON; hX'i'Tllljrcy. AND VOIV.T CHALMSRS, fsom Majtctcau. Steamship. I Date gL Sailing. j 'jvkin.* _i Taka NAKii Saturday, i^th. Yv"i-:uv, 8 ; 1.15 p.io. ! a.m.; Av-Cv.o'xu/o. -: p.'j'.. | Hawea „! Frifjav, ?Grh. 10.30 ".m.| 9,75 a.m. Wax.vKA..! Friday, 2nd Nov. 5 p.m.: 3.15 p.m. IfOR TA URAN GA, POY IC i•:. "C V T;: AY, NAVIES. T.VKL:A"*G'i O:C, LYTTKLTON, and PORT CHAKMEIIS, fhcm Qusen- Taufo . ..i Tuesday, :">o:i-, 4 p.n?.., — FOR RUSSELL. I'A f Oi.1' 1;::L.-.;>_D3. Taupo jjStuvlay, 23th, 5 p.m. j-• FOR SYDNEY, yp.oai qUl^x-stkc^t Rotoktja.. Tuesday, 23rd, ISricon. I I . HENDERSON & MAOFARLANE, i AgeuiS, Cosner Queen and "West Qrooen-streeta. ■Bfctet TCnOR E.USSELL ; WANGA .<I^^ J-} ROA, AND MANGONUI. The>s.s. IGNA willleave.ETEßY T-'OXDAY at S P-ru. (weather pemiittiDg). Pasacie'sva bookea and small parcels zt the Oiiic-o on the Wliarf. No carpro received aftir i p.in— strictly adhered to. FOR V/ANGAREI AND MANGAPAI The 3.3. ARGYLE will Io«ve for tlio above place EVERY TUESDAY, at 5 p.ax. FOR COROJIANDEL. The a.3. ARrGYLE will leave every MONDAY Morning at 12 noon, and evory FRIDA Y. at 3 p.m. Saloon Fares, 7s 6d; Steerage, ss. FOR MERCURY BAY & TAURANGA. To connect with the s.s. STAFF A for all BAY OF PLENTY PORTS.) The S.S. ROWTSNA will leave as follows: — Eriday, 19th October Wednesday, 21th October Monday. 29th October. At 5 o'clock p.m. A. MoGRICGOR. Maruiser. s^kfe^ T>ARLIAMENTASY RATES TO RrVERHEAD. The p.s. CITY OF CORK, will run Excursion Parties from Auckland to Riverhead and back, at Sixglk FARES of 3s. each, or One Penny a Mile, on Saturdays only, leaving Auckland at 12.30, returning t«* Auck land about 5 o'clock p.m. J. CASEY & SON. «sa<te^ 171 )R THE HOT SPRINGS, dl3i&a>' JU MAHURANGI, MATAICANA, I^SIBS*S'KAWAU > & LITTLE OMAHA. Tie p.a. ANNE MILBANK, Captain Kaspeh, will sad as under: — Aucklasd 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. Mahurangi. For Mahuransd every Thursday and Saturday at 11 o'clock. From MahuraJigi overy Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., when tide 3 will allow. Matakana, Kawaxi, and Omaha. ForMatakana, &c, every Tuesday at 11 am. ffrom Matakana, &c, every "Vv"c-<inesday. Weather and other circumstances r«errruutin«. Not responsible for Parcels put on board with out a shipping note. For freight or passage apply to J. CASEY & SON. «§k^. QTEAM ON THE KAIPARA FOR KAIPARA HEADS, TOKA TOKA, WHAKAHARA, TE KOPURU. MIT AT AT, AR.VTAPU, MAUNGAWHARE, and DAR GAVILLE. The 3.5. MINNIE CASEY Captain Rawsox. will leave Helensville every Tuesday ana Thursday morning's tile, leaving Dargaville >n he return^ trips every Wednesday and Fridar Tvornine s tide. Passeo----I-! Leave Auckland, per 'Ijlli, on Moodars-vvl Wednesdays, at 12.30 p.m., and Cargo ov .Mondays and v'ijc&ys. Ked Office. Wharf. DAILY. On and after June 6th, Steamers will leave as under:— From Auckland : From Riverhaari: B.S. City of Cork—l2.3o p.m. Do. —9 a.m. S.s. Gemini—3 p.m. S.B. Gernim— ON THE KAIPARA. The s.s. XI N A Will leave Helensville as under: — Foe Otamatea, calling at i unction of Kaiwaka and Mangatorotx) Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. For Port Albert direct, every Thursday inorn ing> tide, returning on Friday. Passengers for Otamatea leave Auckland, per fiCLY, at 12.P.0 p.m. on Monday;*, arid for Port Albert on Wednesdays, at 12.50. Cargo for Otamatea on Fridays, and for Port Albert on Jlondays. £3" This Service commences on MONDAY, th ilaf. J. CASEY Sz cON.



.•a&fegg?^ TSTAIKATO STUiAAI WAVi- , iggSXafe- V'V GATTON & COAL MINING ; "^^^COMPANY (LIMITED), j TIME TABLE! j Mercer to Cambridge. I 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.ir_ Newcastle to Alexandra. _ _ j Per steamer Waikata—Monday, Wednesday, ; and Friday, 1 p.m. Cambridge to Newcastle and iviercer. j Per steamer Delta—Tuesday, Thursday, and ; Saturday, at 8 a.Ei. j Hamilton tc NewxastJc. 1 Daily, at 10 a.m. FRANZ RB:RFF , | Secretary, ! Fnrt-flfcreot. 20th September. JgT- j ~^STT XjlOß WANGANUI DIRECT. ■^:zj££^~ The s<s# WALLABI, W. LEES. Commander, from Onohirnga Wharf, j on MONDAY next, the 2Snd instant, at 3 p.m., j ■weather, &c, permitting. i For fraight or passage apply to I COMBES & DALDY, Agents; | Or. A. BARNES, Onehuneja. : 1 ° k w a i v k u> i Will leave for Waiuku as under :— | From Onehunga,— From Waiukn— | Oct. Oct.. 22—Monday 7 a.m. 23— Monday. 11 a.m. ■>.I— Wednesday, S c.m. 2-i—AVednesday, 12 noon 2V—Saturday, 8 a.m. 27—Saturday, 1 p.m. Mi.v" Hwula an«L Vv'haiipu Saw-milis- : . .iys and Fridays, at 3 a.m. Si"--'- •:■ d, 3a Cd; Return, ss. i \' .<! other circumstances peririittito;; j r • ■ 'Uect Goods I-ft ox Mr. G. A ' - Ti-ili bo atveiuled u> i wai v. The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will oa ■• « aiuku uu foUows s— :■•■;-■»!; ■."■aeiiunga: From Waiaicu: : Oor. Oct-. '2. ■, i -p.m. 24 —Wednesday, 10 v..m. , y, 7.45 a.m. 25—Thursday, 1 p.m. 27— .- . -y, 8.30 a.m. 27—Saturday. 1.30 p.m. , l\r »ukau Heads a::rt Wb-afii.ni Miliii on .•i^awiay, 22nd October, at 9 a.m. | Reduced Faros per s.s. Tain o' Rhanter to Waiulns aud back:—Return, ss; Single, 3b Gd. Weather and other oircuK.L«t<iß>;)Cß porEiittinjj. Orders to <»llect goods left at the stores of JUessrs. Tfeiidoreon ai'.*. 'W ;i.ei«i.rtiiMO, Agents Union S.S. Op.; or Messrs. W". J. lly^fi ?< Co., will meet v/ith vronnit timnsitciL. A. CUMTsC^HI.\>?. Oneh«n«:fi or Novnnarkot. /If-:^-S^ pTf/pweks: a vcizlaxd and ■'-SEsa^^XHE THAMES. The fast and commodious s.s. EOTOMAHANA, A. FAP.Q'jHiR, Master, will !•-• vc aa under :— SYom Auckland IVfonday, 32nd October, 12 iv ) Tuesday. 2^rd October, 1 p.j Wednesday. 2^fh Octctvcr, i. p.m. Thiu-fiday. 25th October, ■! p. . Friday, 26th October. 5 p.m. Satardaj, 27th October, 3 p...i, From Thr.rn.-;a— Saturday, 20th October, sp.ni.. Monday, 22nd October. >.' p.m. Tuesday. 23rd October, 7 p.m. Thursdr-y. 25r!i Octofc-.i-. S.oO a.m. Friday. 30rb October, 'J Satiu'iia.T. 27th October, !».30 a.m. Friday, lKth October, at 5 p m. V> 7e:\ t-.':-;-i- ":ici other ci:v:i;' ■•:?onc- r?s pGvrni^tii;^. FKASER & TiXNK. AfTci; ts. T-.> TilE THAMES. Ihe ENTERPRISE cc DUIIHAM. Ti m c ''I 1 Ar;L E. From AucklaiMi— Enterprise—Mocdaj', 11 p.m. Knterprisu—Tuec,ci.ay. II p.m. Enterprise—Wednesday, 12 midnight From Thames—■ Enterprise—Saturday, S 30 p.m. Enterprise— Tuesday, a a.m. Enterprise—Wednesday, 'J a.m. Not responsible for sood« or ;xirc-3ls put on board without a shipping note. J. EDWARDS. Asect. TO COEOMANDEU The ENTERPRISE Ss DURHAM. Time Table. From Auckland— Durham —Wednesday, 12 noon From Coromandcl — Durham—Thursday, 12 noon J. EDWARDS, Agent. "^^mHAMES STEAMERS. """"ENTERPRISE, DURHAM, AND LALLA ROOKEL Having boec appointed A#ent for th« above Steamers at the Thames, I beg to inform Shippers that I have a Large Store, convenient to the Shortland Wharf, caoable of storing 300 tons of Merchandise, in which I am prepared to Store (Rent Free) any G«ods shipped by the above Steamers, and not required for imme diate delivery, i will aieo Deliver the same to Shipping Order, an 4 transact any other business connected therewith. JOHN BUTT, Shipping. Commißsion, and Custom-house Agent, Pollen-street, Thames^ _ sS-Vftfr^TQ TE AM~TO~THE~WADE lg|||||pC) AND PUHOL The s.s. LALLA ROOKH will leave as follows:— Auckland to Puhoi Puhoi to Auckland (calling at Hot Springs: (calling at Hot Springs: Saturday, 12.30 p.m. Monday. Cam. Fares to Puhoi: —Single, 65.; Return, 10s. Weather- and other circumstances permitting. MASTER. Agent. A UCK LAND AND jf^&^t^v -C - NORTH SHORE STEAM '^fW|%^^K ) ,FERRY CO. (LIMITED). -,el?*r*aaesi^ On and MONDAY. 22nd October, 1577, the following alterations will be made in the Time Table STOKES' POINT SERVICE. To discontinue H a.m. from Auckland, and 11.30 from Stokes' Point. To substitute 10.30 a.m. from Auckland, and 11 a»na. from Stokes' Point. Sunday. To discontinue 2 p.m. from Auckland, and 2.30 p.m. from Stokes' Point. NORTH SHORE SERVICE. To run additional 11.30 a.m. from Auckland, and 12 noon from Devonport Wharf. To run additional G. 30 p.m. from Auckland, and 6 p.m. from Devonport Wharf. Sunday. To run additional 2 p.m. from Auckend, and 2.30 p.m. from North Shore. H. W. HEATH, Manager. Aucklasd. 17th October, 1877. ~K~T QTTEAM TO LONDON, k3 VIA THE SUEZ CANAL. vl^^^^^^" The Pacific Steak NAyroA gtyw^weiwps? TO ,; Comi'any's magnifioeat steamer CHIMDORAZO, 3,5i7 tons register. 3,000 horae-powcr effective, will leave SYDNEY on SATURDAY, the 20&h October ; and MELBOURNE, on SATURDAY, tiie 3rd November, carrying First, Second, and Third-class Passengers. Canal Dues payable by Passengers, Eight Shillings each. The above splendid* steamer, being of greater steam power and larger capacity than any steamer trading to the Colonies, offers special inducements t>e passengers ; and the accommo dation and arrangements are erf the most com plete oharactor. This veescl will steam full power all the way, and is confidently expected to accomplish tho voyage in about forty days. To be followed br the S.S. CUZCO, 3,8±5 tons, in December. For particulars, plans, and circulars, apply BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. ~jvi QTEAM TO|DUNEDIN. s^^^^^S» STAR OF THE SOUTH Will leave this T>ort forDunedin on TUESDAY, the 23rd instant, carrying Passengers and ! °*B?te**t pas S age M?^D &CQ | 208, Queen-stFOct.



£Z*aj2>%. wi'E CIA L NOTICE TO iS^^s. Q SHIP OWNERS OR PER ; •fl_f£s?!s£_jiS_>SONS DESIROUS OF INVEST j^^P^^TXG- IN SHIP PROPERTY. The undersigned have for Sale, the Al Clipper Brigantine i MARY KING, as she now lies in Lyttelton Harbour, together with all her sails, spars, rigging, boats, &c. This vessel is 73 tons register, is built of hard wood, carries about 55,000 feet of New Zealand timber, or 1,200 sacks grain, on a moderate draught. She has been successfully employed in the Now Zealand coastal trade tor the last four years, and is considered by competent judges to be one of the finest vessels afloat in : New Zealand waters. Also, ' The English Built Brig, I WAVE. j 17-1 tons register. ' Carried 2fiO lons coal on a light draught, is well adapted for roadsteads or bar harbours, and is ' well found in stores, &c. I Note—Should the above vessels not be. dis ! posed of privately, they will be submitted to I Public Auction about the later end of the month. ! P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., ; ChristchujL'ch iTi H KA P LEAT HE R AND BOOT iv WAREHOUSE, HIGH-STREKT. Leather and Shoe Grixdnry ox Sale at Low Rates for Cash. BOOTS & SHOES-.—lnfants Boots, Pd pair; Children's School Booty, 2s Gd and 'J-j 6d pair; Women's Walking ana Mouse Boots, botli kinds, 3s6dpnir; Working Boys' Boots, from Is 6d; Men's Bluchers, Gs CJ: ditto Elastic Sides, from 7s Gd ; Bush-wearing Boots?, 8s Gil, and upwards; Men's, Women's, and Children s Slippers, various, from Is Gd to Is Gel. A Balance of Ironmongery to be sold at ex ceedingly low prices. Builders' Nails, &c, &c, At HIGH-STREET. (Hours :—8.3!) a.m. to 5 p.m. ; Saturdays, 0 p.m.) S. RO U T. XTtT C U L P A N VV _ PIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM, and ORGAN TUl\Kit, REPATKKK AN!) REGU LATOR (30 Years' Experience), Wakefikld- BTKEET. W FHILLIPPS AND SONS, OIL VY a COLOUR, & GLASS MERCHANTS'! Importers of P&perhanKir.ics, Scrim, Paints, Oil.vi Turpentine, Colours. Varnishes, Wench Polish' Gold Leaf, Artists' Colours and Brushes, Plata1 Sheet, Crown, Ornamental, and Photographic Glass, Picture Frame find Tape:l cry Tv.Vo;:l<lu>^s. Clock and Compaq Glasses, Glased Sashw, Doers, &c. Glass cut to size, and carefully packed.—9s & S7, QUBEN-STURST. M. 11. Fjwjst.] tC. T. FirniEUSTOX-irAUGti Frost & Co. , VV II O L E S A L E WINE AND SPIRIT, PRODUCE A.ND COM- M tSSION MEI tC lIAM TS, Vulcan Lane axD Ilieii-STitisr/r, Auckland, N.Z. Cash Purchasers of 'w00.;,, SHiKKI'STvIZ'TS, HIDES, TALLOW, KAURI GUM, &c. Liberal Advances made on Wool, Gum, &c., Consigned for Sale to London Markets, Indants for all kinds Merchandise valued and forwarded to Knarlish and American Markets. Agencies undertaken on approved terms. 'I :A r v <:. x A N^T NOT I 0 E. _ E. V, r A T E X 8 Has very great pleasure to announce that since his renioviil ir.ro T'.lr. Dyson's lato shop, liia /far DINING ROOM* "©a tavo been renovated at great expense, with ■2very rc^u^l to tho convenience of his cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON is the) moat spacious and comfortable, as well a.i the 1x:«l ventilated Billing Room in the Pro vince ; and Up-stairs ho Juts furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent over crowding. Th^re are SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES alsoup-stairs, to which are attached side ofllces provided with ablutionary and other conven iences. His Table he twAs confident needs no recommendation. The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the City which he has received for a period of over eight years in a guarantee that the Bill of Fure is such as will please the most fastidious. EVERY DELICACY OF TUtt 9KASON is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Illustrated and Comic Jour nals, together wirti the leanlig London News papers, are laid or. the tableo Immediately on the arrival of each mail steamer, lie, therefore, hopes with some confidenco that he will, in his Ne\7 Premises, continue to reoeivo the large share of patronage which hae be-en ac-corded to him in the past. E. W. wishes also to draw the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his local! f manafactureci Confections, which rival those of Keiller and the best Knglish makers. He has removed his Factory to Durham-street West, where he has fitted up all the most modern machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, AUCKLAND. HAVING succeeded in pleasing the BUliard-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 cost £300; but as we have never s«en one in Now Zealand, I hope it will be appreciated. JOHN SMITH, THISTLE HOTEL, QUEEN-STREET. UST BOUGHT AT AUCTION. 1000 yards New Dresses, GJd, worth Is 6d 1000 „ New Presses (new shades), 7£d, worth Is6d 1000 ~ Grey and Brown Homespuns, TJd, worth Is Gd 1000 ~ Extra Quality Skirtings, new shados, Is 3d, worth 3s Gd 1000 „ Ginghams, 6d, worth Is 1000 „ New Cambrics, dark grounds, ssd, worth Is 500 ~ Felt Carpets, 2s 6d, worth 3s 6d Extra Quality and Width. 3s 6d, worth 4s 6d 5 bales Blankets, full 10-1 size, 11s lid # pair 250 gross Buttons, Is lid gross, worth Gs. Ex "Spirit of the Dawn, Morley'sKnitting Cotton, Coats' Machine Cotton, Fine Fingering Yarns. 6 cases WINTER GOODS, comprising Whale bone, and other scarce lines. J. M. Mc L A CH L A N, 218, QUEEN-STREET, "TsW SEED CATALOGUE Contains a List of Specialities for 1877. Also, full and complete Lists of Prices of all kinds of See/Is, with useful tables of quantities, and. hints on sowing, &c. Gratis to Customers on application. R. BAIRD, VICTORIA 3E X D STORE VrCT QRIA-STRKET A UCKLAN'C W J>H ILLIP PS * g0 M, "have now opened, Ex 'Emily Chaplin. A Large a:nd Varied Assortment of PAPERHANGINGS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS. m. NEW PICTURES In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings. Oleographs Lithographs, comprising Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and every variety of subject, Mottos, Texts, fee. Gilt. Stained, and Veneered Frame and Room Mouldings, Fancy Frame?, &f., &C, &C. Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes. Brushes, &C., &c, Carbon's xlnticorrosion Paint, Zinc, White. Patent Silicate Paint, &c. Polished, Silvered, and Rough Plate Glass Plain, Coloured, a'ld Fluted Sheet Glass Glass Shades, Deck Lights, and Photo Glass Cheap Hessian and Scrim. I W. PHILLIP PS & SOX, ! OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCKAISTS; 25 iz 97, Queen-street



Estate axd Commission Agext. g X R. RANDERSON, ] £ g *3* -i- ' § Bank axd Ixsukajtck Shares., c Gold Mixing Shares. « Cj Freehold, and other Property, {> 2 Bought and Sold o»i a £. Comniission. f- MOKTGAGESrLOAXS. &C, < jf arranged. t, a 3Co Charge to Londci, c! ' —jl— fe § Office: 11, Insurance Buildings, 8 _«_____ AUCKLAXD. ff Land axd Ls^'estment Agext. ORGANS! R G A N S~! MASON AND HAMLIN. j Some of those Beautiful Instruments are now on I Sale at their Sole Agents in Auckland. I HOFFMAN & SON, Piano and Habmonittm Warehouse, qu ken-street, (Next to Bank of New Zealand). TTAM'ILTON, WAIK AT O. SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortment of Drugs, Chemicals, Perfumery, Toilet Requisites, Horse and Cattle Medicines, Sco., &c, Sco. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fancy Goods, &c, in endless variety. ; SIX Agent: Aucklavo Evrixixa S'jvai^ \JKT I L X I N S & C 0., f V BOOT axd SHOE manufacturers and importers, 42. Victoria-street, Auckland. PRICE LTST. Men's Blucher Boots (own make) .. .. C> 6 Men's E.S. Boots, from SO Men's Balmoral Boots, from .. .. .. 12 G Ladies' Kid Boots, our own make, worth l&s. Cd. .. „ 14 G Indies' Kid Elastic-side « 0 Ladies' Kid E.S., superior quality .. ..0 0 Ladies' Leather Lace Boots, Colonial-raado '» G Ladies' Leather E.S. Koots, „ .. 9 (> Ladies' Patent Leather Lace Boots .. .. G ti Ladies' House Boots, sup. quality, sewn .. 5 0 Ladles' Cloth Walking Boots ditto .. .. G<j Children* Strong i>ace Boots .. .. ..3 6 Children's Kid JS.S. Boots, from .. .. :: G Children's Hk/h-leK Button Boots, from .. (i 0 Infants' Boots, from 10 Men's Canvaa Slippers .. .. .. ..10 All other articles equally cheap. "WJi D W IN AUGER, Hi . BOOTMAKER, lias Removed to his New Premises, adjoining Mr. Tomlinson's, Draper. EN GLISH AND _ o^_ FIR S T-C LA:S S COLOXIAL-MADE »-rJ& T! WoEKMANSIITP BOOTS & SHOES fW§ In every Branch at Lowest of Auckland Priced! ~~-~ T n c T bade. *.' Statioxeky Dhpartmkxt.—ln future a Goneral Assortment of Stationery Goods will be kept. Agent for the Evkxixo Btak. E AUGER, PARNTCLL. i "Ti1 "PT> ! i^OOTS ! J.>o( >TS ! ! 1500TS !! ! i _____ dissolution ,of partnership. . 'Uarter (Latk Steitikxs and Caiwer), ! Has fireat pleasure in announcing to the public that lie has Commenced Business in that Shop Lately Occupied by C. .Marks, and he hopes thar. by strict attention and civiliry to receive a share oi public patronage. I D. C. trusts that his old friends and customers ■\vill favour him with a call, and select from a well-assorted Stock at Prices to suit the times. I Every Description of Gentlemen's, Ladies', and Children's Boote and Shoes made to order. TEL Note the Address— • Barter, BOOTMAKER, NEXT IX)OIl TO MESSES B. TOXKS AND (X)., Q U E E N-S T R E E T. IU"EW ZEALAND LEAI^ AND GAL JJM "VANISED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED). Hatk ox Haxd for Sale :— Compo and Lead Pipe ; Sheet Lead, 4, 5, G and 71t>s. : Sheet Zinc, Spouting of all kinds, Tin Plates, BraßS Fittings, Gas Pipe, Iron Tanks, &c, tec. Plain and Corrugated Galvanized Iron. (£_, Lowest Prices, and Liberal Terms. "®i Works i— "Victoria-street Auckland. m E: TUrr cl l, HThT, Jl teacher of the pianoforte. *»* Address: Tun-ell's, Music Seller, Queen street. l^T OTICE OF REMOVAL. J J SWINNERTON, Wood Turner Has REMOVED to his new premises, Wyivd ham-street, next to Shakespeare HoteL Table, Wauhstend, and Chair LeKS, Drawer Stumps and Nobs, Sofa Rails, Bed Posts, Billiard and Bagatelle Balls Turned and Sained. Brewera Slaves in all sizas^ I~L L I A M M O IT G A N, SADDLER and HARNESS MAKER, NEWMARKET. fESTABLISIIED 18C5.] 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, Whi^s, Spurs, Saddle Cloths, and every article in the Trade at Lowest Prices, to suit the times. Also, Made to Order:—Trap, Buggy, Dray, and Plough Harness, Collars, Sec, of his well known quality and style, on the shortest notice. £5T Goods forwarded to any part of the country. TURKISH BATHS! TURKISH BATHS! The Corporation Water is now laid on in full force, and the Proprietor intends to give the Public the full benefit. He will open his Baths on the sth November, every morning, from 7to 9 o'clock, for 2s. Gd. per week. The Rain, Plunge, and Douche Baths. Bathers bring their own towels. N.B.—Turkish Baths opkx daily. Late on Thursday and Saturday evenings. The Pro prietor himself is in daily attendance in the Hot Rooms, and the most delicate patient is safe in his hands, bavins had sixteen years' ex perience in the hydropathic treatment. Day for Ladies: Thursday, from 10 to 6 o'clock. HW A I T E c WHOLESALE and RETAIL MANUFACTURING TIN S MIT H. 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 QUEKN STREKT, Auckland, near Hemus's Shoe Factory. - The Trade Supplied. ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Agent for Thames : Mr. J. Leydon. E E H I V E, SHORTLAND-STREET. #MELDRUM & SON, Tailors axd Bootmakers, in thanking their cus tomers for past favours, informs them and the public that they have Removed to the BEEHIVE, as above. Best Material used. Good Fit Warranted. Reasonable Prices. Jj-LBLDRUM & fcoN- Shortcaxd-strke t ME LBO UR N E C ITP, 1 8~7 7. MR. J. J. MILLER may be consulted as usual. i Limited to 2000, distributed thus—First. £1000; ! Second. £i 00: Third, £150: Starters divided ! £250: Non-starters, £200. Result immediately forwarded to all subscribers. Commissions executed. Office : Bull and Mouth Hotel. Bourke-etreec Melbourne.



MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring. Agent. Shortiand-sti-eet. MOISTEY TO LEND.—A large sum o Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitkon, SliorUaiid-etroet. ONEY~TO LEND, on Mortgage, at tho usual rates of interet c—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND in large or small suras, at low rate cf interest.—Apnly to Mr. LArSrD'JBJY, Solicitor, High-street. M ONEY to LEND oh fixst-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R^C. DYER, Shortlana-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson aaad Russell. Solicitors. MONEY 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, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. next, tho Post-office ON S A. L E« Muntz Metal and Nails I Portland Cement English Malt, in tanks Salmon, 1!!). tins, Califcrnian. W. S. LAURIE. 7. WYNDHAII-STKEST. D~"yking and cleaning \V3r"ks^ [Established ISS-I.] Gentlemen's Clothing cleaned, renewed in colour or dyed, and well pressed; Silk end Union Velvets cleaned, dyed, and finished i All Wool, Merino, or Union Dresses dyed or cleaned and hot pressed; Children's Dresses of all materials dyed in any shade; Laoe Shawls, Falls, &c, dyed and dressed ; Damask Curtains or Table Covers renewed or dyed; Feathers <I\eel in any shade, and curled equal to new; Sheepskin Mats cured, cleaned, or dyed.; Gloves cleaned at Cd. per pair ; Blankets scoured at Is. (id. per pair; Straw Hats cleaned r»" dyed, in any shape. All colours warranted fast. 1? (P • .ajJDGAR & V^OMPaxra", Wellesley-st. East. O E E I) VV AREHO U8 E, Next Baxk of New Zealand, QUEEN-STREET, Li conjunction with Mount Jlobsox Xuhskky, IiKSI UEJiA, AUCKLAND. NURSERY STOCK of all descriptions in their Season. Small collection of Flowering Plant at 10s. and 205., and upwards. Collections o" New. C'toice, and Beautiful FLOWJffiii SEEDS at 55., life., and 20s. Free by Post on rcoeipt of Stamps or P.O. order. jytt''* Ninety-day MAKE, for seed cit>p, •tf-'-*5 uiatures early, Ss. \mf bushel. Mangold, Carrot, Swede, Sorghum, Garden and f, Farm SetM.l-j at ail lands. I Manures, Garden Pottex-y and G'a.-jsv.-ai^, Flower Stands and Trellises, and every requi site. § Ad<lros«:-C. T. WeEN, At <:iih<:T Establishracnt. N.B.—Prickly Comfrcy Plants, Lss. pordoz. package included. %M **" rr* TRAFi Oit F, *" BUIWI-X)N ;'££.W^ vv-ASEFIELD \i 23 N T I S T-, :.i"~it'?i;£PS^ SI'IiEET. Teeth oxtmctou wither.t Pain b,y Dr. Ciove:-'? Patent Osride G&a. "P>ONES"< BONES ! "BONEbTI frp ISo^^lit ia any quantities foi- Ca^ii at vie Free nian'B 'Bay Bone Milla, .and sz No 101, Lower Q;iooi)-»n«wi;, by T ft- J F«^.¥'T>W.'rl THE OTAHU H U BUTCHERY, BAKERY, & GENERAL STORE. To Suit tiis jJull Times. s. d. Splendid White Sugar 0 5 $ ft Best Teas, from .. .. .. .. 2 0 „ Sperm Candles (Price's) I 0 „ Tallow Candles <> 6 ~ Washing Soda .. .. .. .. 0 l£ „ Lar^e Bare Soap 0 G ~ Pudding Raisins 0 7,, Currants .. .. .. .. ..06,, Baking Soda 0 6,, Starch White or Blue) 0 6,. These aro a few of my Revised List or Prices FOR CASH ONLY. One trial will prove the fact that you can Buy Chkapek for Cash from the undersigned than any other .Store or Hawker in the Villas. FRESH BREAD, BUTTER, MEAT, DAILY. QUALITY GUARANTEED. Tinware, Earthenware, Brushware. Cash Buyer of Butter, Cheese, aud General Farm Produce. 3J % discount for all orders of £1 and upwards. Its. Note address :— F. DE ROSE, i OTAHUHTJ BAKERY fe GENERAL STORE LA D IES 1 TV" AREEOUSE, WELLESLEY-STREET WEST, JUST ABOVE HEWIN'S BUILDINGS. MADAME BOTTENELLI Desires to intimate to the Ladies of Auckland, and surrounding districts, that she has Opkxed in the abovenamed Premises, with a NEW AND WELL-SEIiECTED STOCK OF FASHIONABLE MLLLINEE.Y. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF MANTLES, JACKETo, COSTUMES, &c., &C. Dkess and Mantle-making in all its Branches. Ladies' Own Materials Made Uv. MADAME BOTTENELLI, MILLINER & DRESSMAKER Wellesley-strrkt West, Auckland. A UCKLAND HAT MANUFACTORY. W. H. FEN TON (Late Hell & Fekton), By Special :sl£> Excollency<>l«^3»^^^^6^fthe Gover WHOLESALE axd RKTAIL HAT AND (JAP MANUFACTURER 61, QUEEN-STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. Maxufactuktng DEP.iRTMEXT.—This branch of the business is carried on as usual, first-class hands being employed. The size and shape of customers' head are taken with unfailina: accuracy by means of the renowned FRENCH CONFORMATEUR. Orders received at the Warehouse, G-i, Queen-street, where this won derfully - designed " Conf ormateur" may ba seen. t. In order to rendei his Stock the uost coni- Slete in the colony, W.H.F. has arranged for iIRBCT SHIPM EN T S of LATEST PARISIAN and LONDON NOVELTIES : Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hats. olc. JUST OPKNEO—A Splendid Assortment Travellintr Hats and Caps; the "Opera Hat;"' a case of Superior French Felt Hats..,.! fashions, *tc, &c. £2T Inspection respectfully invited. N.B.—Hats and Caps can be made to order at a few hours' notice. WT XT T?ENTON, VV . JLJL -F 64, QUEEN-STREET. WANTED, immediately, to be made known that L Levy, 210, Queen-street, has just opened out, ex Galatea, a very Large 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 AuoslatKL Also, the same in Boy's and Yoiiths' sizes. IBH E R AND C~~O^ Wholesale. Shipping & Family BUTCHER, Qu-sen-street, next Bank of N-ew Zealand, Auckland. Poultry of all kinds dressed to order Prime Smoked "Tongues, Home-cured Bacon. Corned Boef on Sale in large quantities. j N.B.—Dealers in Gaaie. Live Pheasants iw i warded to all parts of the eclojy upon receipt of Ofider. Families waited on in town or suburbs.



TOHNQO P P E T, HOUSE, LAND, AXD GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has always on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVATED FAR MS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, C TTAGES, And a great number of choice BUILDING SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dealt with on most reason able terms. No. 8, QUEEN-STREET. AUCKLAND. Also, for Mr. W. K. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and the Booking of Passengers. 13 C. GRE E N W 0 OD, JL\k> OUTDOOR AUCTIONEER AND VALUATOR. HOUSE, LAND. KST VTE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Sales of Household Furniture, Sfcocks-in-Trade, Machinery, Live Stock, Agricultural Produce, Farming Implements, Estates, ;cc. conducted at Private Residences, or elsewhere, with prompt settlements of all sale accounts and other cash transactions- Valuations for Probate Duty. a:so Surveys of Land and Hottee?; Compensation Claims valued and assewjud; Quantities raken and made up for intending contractors to public and other works, &c, &c. Hotels, House Property, Farms, Land, &c, always on sale by private contract; Registers kect of Houses, Shops, Offices, Allotments, Trades, &c,""&c., to be sold, let, or otherwise disposed of; Rente Collected, ar.d the general management of Houses and testar-js undertaken. Mortgages Negotiated, (.usui-ui.ees effected. Terms :—On Commission or otherwise, as per agreement. Ofllce :—Queen and Shootlaxd-stbeets. WANTED TO PURCHASE—".''arms, large and small, in the Suburbs of Auckland or Wai kato, &c.: also, Land, Mouses, Allotments, &c. &c. No charge to Seller unless property is sold. T? O <P } Olt-dook X\i. \y. \XRETCNWOOD, / Ai; cti ox E EB, CORXKK OF QUE'-.N & ?- rtORTLAND-STREETS._ HA SM T O N & S0 N, O HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AviM'i'S, 8, New Zealand ixsukaxge Euildikgs, QUEEX-STHEKT, AUCKLAND. . FOR SALE. TO C APITALISTS.—That centrally-situated Properly in Grahamc and I-Invlinye-streets, consisting of a comfortable Family Residence, containing ten rooms and stable, erected upon an allotment 55 feet by 170 feet: one 6-roomed Cottage over-looking the harbour : onei-roomed Cottage; and one 5-roomed Ccttr.^e. Also, an allotment 6i feet by 119 feet, fronting road on Harbour Board reclamation. The above property can be sold either in part or in one lot. Apply to H. ASHTON & SON, S, Insur.iuci'1 Bij/ildings: Or, to Mr. Wli. AITKEN. FOR SALE. EPSOM.—A nine-roomed Family Residence, with garden, out-buildings, &c, situated on the road to Onehunga. The House is well bwiitand finiaked, and i=. in excellent order, and contains Drawing-room, Dining-room, Bed-rooms, Bath room, Kitchen, with cooking-riintO' and back Kitchen. FOR SALE. AH that centrally-situated atsd commodious Property in Official liay. 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, loonier with the land upon which they are erected, ana a large allotment in bhort-street. This is a. splendid siU; for a large hotel.—Apply to H. ASHTON & SON. S, New Zealand insurance Buildings. TO BE LET :— NORTH SHORE.—Two comfortable Family Residences, adjoining the Flagstaff Hotel North Shore. GLENBUI'iN.—Seven roomed Cottage, with good garden, containing fruit trees, &c, well and tank ; extensive view of the harbour. CROSS-STKEET, NiCVvTON. — Two Four roomed Cottages. QUEEN-STREET. — Large Store adioining Messrs. Arnold ilines & 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. C USTO.\I-HOUSE-STREET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. The Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat>proof. Several Small Properties in Town and Country both for sale and to let. H. ASHTON & SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. Waikato Coal Company. Newmarket Yards. F. G. C L A V T O N Is prepared to supply NEWMARKET, REMU ERA, and EPSOM, with the above Superior Coal at the following prices:— Delivered. At the Yards. Railway Station, 5 tons, 20s. 1 ton, or more, 5 tons, or more, per ton. 20s. per ton. Company's price 1 ton, 22/6 .. list. per ton. Cwts., 1/3 per cwt. *** 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, Huntly 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. James Ronaldsox, Manager, Huntley, Waikato: or to W. S. LAURIE , Agen 7. WyndhaTn-street, Auckland. FRESH SHIPMENTS OF SLATES, CEMENT, PLASTER, axd FIRE-BRICKS. JAMES B L A I X I E, VICTORIA-STREET, ■&^, POUR DOOKS FROM THE UNION BANK. -TYTAIKAWAU TIMBER YARDS, VV CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET AND | BREAKWATER ROAD. E. CARR Has on Hand and to Arrive : A Good Assortment of KAURL First and Second Class; also WHITE PrN"E, specially prepared for Ceiling and Flooring, at Low Rates. Shingles, Palings, House Blocks, &c, fee. &c. CHEAP TIMBER ! CHEAP TIMBER ! I The Undersigned are sellins? SASHES, DOORS, and MOULDINGS at the VERY LOWEST RATES. Have also pn hand a very | iargft and superior stcck of First and Second ! Class Building Timber of all kixds, at lowest > rates. Wood TtTKvnro in alt. its Branchrs.—Chair Lags and Backs, Tab.c, Bed, and Sofa Legs, at I very low rates. : Price Lists on application. i THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULDING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (Limited), MECHANICS' BAY. N.B.—Town Orders can be left at No. 36, In surance jiuildingS; BOUGHT UNDER ENGLISH COST. A Large Lot of GENTLEMEN'S SILK HANDKERCHIKFS, which we can Sell at a Little Over the Price of Cambric. Also the Remains of a Large Wholesale Stock of Hard and Soft Felt Hats, at a trifle over half price.—CAßGO & M-eKAIG. Queen-street. ~OT AN TED, the above fact to be made j% V public, that I. Levy, 210, Queen-street, | has made arrangements with a firm in the I West end of London (relations), for a constant supply of the most fashionable Clothing, and a: the «ame time at ruch largo discounts for cash, that no one will be able to compete against him I for cheapness and durability. He believes there is " Nothing like perseverance in business."



Theatre o^§§@^ Royal. Proprietor .. -t^i^^^^-".'=i2>i- R. J. JjeLias ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION. THIS (Saturday) EVENING, 20th OCTOBER. Mil. CHARLES WHEATLEIGH! In Boucicauit's Famous Irish Drama, COLLEEN BAWX! COLLEEN P.AWN I Sir. C. IVhkatxskui in hi- original character of Da.v.vy Ma.vn, as played by him on the first product ion of this drama. MONDAY EVENING, l'.'xp OCTOBER, Will be produced. Fob tiic Ftkst Time :x the Coloxiks, the Greatest Comedy of the Day. entitled- - BAB V ! Now the reigning sensation in London Tracy Couch (Baby's } ~, f . «-hi«wioh Tutor j" -"• °- " HJS«»LKi&a. Prices of Ar>-.r:.-3io>: :— Dress Circle, : StallE, -s 0.1: Pit, Gno Shilling. Bex plan at Upton'?, Queeu-st,reei, where seats can be secured. Carriages may be oi'dereu ior 10.15- OTAHUHU RIFLE VOLUNTEER COMPANY. g f - ABALLwillbeheldin theOrAHCHU © 0,-§ Public IIa:.l. in connection with the W/.;si above Company, on FKiDAY, the Oth "*• Lirffe November,l377. Volunteers will pleaso accept tins invitation, and a; >pea l 1 j3r rx; ko r: f. TICKET?? Five -hillings. iiauciny; So commence at S p.m. sharp. i^^lr ob sd x " ba ' Ni). WLaJ AL I-'KES. L» CONCERT and ¥tW MUON'LRiKT EXCURSION on Y^jlj the V.':ui.c;:iaia. |P.S. Tiikapuna. S p.m. MONDAY iiexf. "Tickets:, One Siii;.i.ixg each ; to bo obtained fro» Mr. Caiiuan, Queen-street ; Mr. Flymi. Stationer, Wellesley-street; Mr. Little, Tkistlo Hotel, Queen-street ; or any of the members <;£ ihe JHobson Com pany. «£T Aihni*.sio>) by Ticket only. J. CHItISTOPHE'R, Secretary. *s jTi *■> T^EVONPORT 3"\["'^ TMCES' § j> ' '* PRINCE 01~ W \L>s' mPTSDAT, oth NOVEM^Ef;, 1577. President: : Captain Fildev. "". C'obley,.Esq. Judge: ' Starter: Mr. J. Glenny. Sir. M. Shea. Clerk of Co-.rsa : Mr. K. ivipKay. Ck rk or scales n-nti iiaiidicappes': Sir. :,I. Frok. Stewards^— Messrs. j-;. liaryets, Alison, R, McKa~, Duder, &nd W. U. teuton. t> p. 0 G k a ?.i :.i :■: : Ist Race.—3IAIDEN*PLATS o£ 550v3., 1-Jmile; open to ail horses n t havi:iirwon anad vcrtiSßd race. Wc-i^i.t toy age. Entrance, OS. 2nd Race.—DEVONPOIIT HANDICAP Sweei stakes o>:l soy.. with 7 so^s. added, second horse to s-i'. <• iris; =:..,;>.■: airiiance, 2;niLes : 10s. nomination : 12s. acceptance. 3rdlin.co.---i''l-.K:.i.Y COMPANiT'S PUESB of 15 iovs.. 1} mile : minimum rreisht, S st. ; entrance, i : 15s. on nomination; ds. acceptanfe : 5 horses to accept or no race. Opirn to all coniovs. j ith Race.—TßOT'i'lNtr IMA^'CK of i soys.: 3 : miles: lowosr v.--iihr 10 sr. Eritrar.ce, ss. j stlt Race. —SET'! i_t::ii:-r' i-JjaKHS of 10 soys.: I second horss to sive his stake :I; mile: loVest weight, to st. Em ranee, 55." I 6th Race—HC.UULE R/. C ■■: ni 10 ■•ovs.: 2 miles over S fiiwehts or hardies; open to all comers; lowestf^veight, 10 r.t. Entrance■ i soy. 7th Raco.—CONSOLATION of 3 soys., with sweep added: distance, 1 mile. Entrance, 10s. Bth Race.—HACK RACE.—lst prlz<\ Saddle and Bridie: 2nd prize. Whip and Spurs; 2 miles: catch weights. _.Kntranca, ss. 9th Race.—HUliKY dY. Enir'anca. ss. 5> All Horses entered for the Ist. 2nd, -!th, sth, Sib, and 9th Races must bs the bona fids pro perty of Settlers, and in the Lake and Devon port Highway Districts, on the 21st Sei.temuer, 1577. All Horses ior the Ferry Company's Purse, Handicap, and Hurdle Race, to be nominated on the iiO si October, at the Flagstaff Hotel, at 8 p.m. Acceptances will close at 10 o'clock p.m., on Wednesday, November 7, at same place. Weights to be deciareu on Monday, Novem ber sth. Qualification fee, 1 soy. There are to be 3 acceptances for each event, or no race, except as provided in 3rd Jinle. Jockeys in the first seven races to ri&e 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 a,ny of tha Races except upon this condition—that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out oi the Racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or those whom they may appoint. Their decisions upon all points connecter! with the carrying out of this Programme shall be final. * The first Race will start punctually at one o'clock. M. FROST, Hon Sec If O R P H.A. U CICL A N D DISTRICT RACES, TO EB EELD -. A T DARGAV ILL E, ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, 21st and 22xd NOVEMBER. Stewards : Mr. George Clark 2\lr. Taurau Kukupa Mr. E. .Uitchelson Mr. C. li. Croxton Mr. P. Netana Mr. J. Quirk Mr. R, F. Spencer Mr. H. Dunn Mr. Wm. Marriner Mr. R. Masefield. Judge: Starter: Doctor Korton. Mr. A. Bonar. Clhek of the Course : Mr. Leslie Marriner. Handicapper: Mr. Wm. Percival. FIRST DAY. MAIDEN PLATE, of 20 soys. Entrance, 1 soy. Weight for age. Distance, li miles. For all Horses that have never won an advertised race. WANGAREI CUP HURDLE RACE!, o2 20 soys Entrance, 1 sot. Welter weight for ajre Distance, 2 miles; over cij^bi flights o! hurdles 3ft 6 in. Kor all hordes that have never won a Hurdle Race previous to starting DARGJIVILLE CUP, of 30 soys. Weight for age. Distance, two mi!cs. Entrance. 2 soys. Maidens at starting allowed: 3-year-old, 71b.; 4 years. 101b. ; 5 year=, 111b.; 6 years and a^red, Sllb. Winners of any race value 30 soys., 71b. extra ;50 soys.. Klbs.: 100 soys., L'llbs. NATITE X.ACE, of iO soys. Entrance, 10s. .For korses to be the bona fide property on Ist October of and ridden by Natives. Distance 2 miles. Catch weights. Second horse to save his stakes. Post entry. BUSHMAN'S PURSE, of 15 soys. Entrance, ips. For ail horses the property of Settlers living North of the Whau. Winner of Maiden Plate or Dargaville Cup, 71b. extra; of both litib. Welter weight for age. PONY RACE, of 5 soys. Entrance. 10s. For ponies U hands and under. Top weight, 9 stone; Jibs, aliowed for everj- inch under li Stands. Distance. 1 mile. Post entry. SECOND DAY. HGKIANGA CUP HURDLE RACE (Handi cap:, of 25 SOV3. Entrance. I soy. Accept ance, 1 soy. Distance, 2 miies ; over 8 flights of hurdles 3 feet G inches. Second horse to receive 5 soys. from the stakes. Hancli'jap to appear by S o'eloci: on night of First Lay's Races. SETTLORS" PURSE, of 20 soys. Entrance 1 sot. Welter weight for ago. I))3ti!::ee ' 2 miles. For horses the bona fide prope:-r--'on l?t October of Settlers Norrh of the" Whau. Winner of weight for aice race at this meetinc to carry 7 of t-.vo sucri ii ib extra. NATIVE SCURRY, of 10 soys. Entrance, 10s. 1 mile heats. For horses owned and ridden by Natives. Patch weights. Second horse to save his stakes. Post entry. KAIPARA HANDICAP,of 25sovs. Entrance 1 soy. > cceptance, 1 soy. Distance, I.- miles' Handjcap to appear by 3 o'clock on night of First iJay's Races. FORESTERS' PLATE, of 10 soys. Entrance 10s. Distance, 1 mile, ditch weights. Post entry. CONSOLATION HANDICAP, of 10 soys. En trance, 10s. Distance, 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS.. To cc run under the rules of the Auckland Racing Club. No entry will be received for any of the Races except upon this condition, that all disputes, claims, or ti'ijectioi!-, arising out of the racing shall be decided by the stewards, or those whom they may appci it:—thp.ir decision on all points connected with the carrying out of this pro yranime to be final. Entries, not otherwise specified, on Tuesda-. _Or,h November. W. B. BUCK HURST, Secretary.