Venus Tranit. Mr T. Morrin's Maid of A'ho! also found many admirers. The following were the awards: — .; „, ~.,„„ ,For4he"best-Entirer—W."Walters, Tji" h Hip uocampus, by Dainty Ariel, dam Fanny Fishei*. £1,050. Ist prize; O. C. MeGee, b h Pacific, by Flatcatcher, dam Disegreeable, £350, 2nd prize; S. C- Caulton, br h Tregeagle II.; S. C. Caulton, b h Gillie Callum; 0. C. McGee, b h Ake Ake. I For the best Colt foaled since August 1,1875. A. Buckland, eh c Omega, by Sledmere, dani Una, £750,15t prize; John Chisholm, b c Syd- For the best Colt, foaled since August 1* 1876. —W. Walters, br c, got by Traducer, dam Fanny Fisher, £810,1 st prize; W. Walters, be, got by Traducer, dam Yatterina, £120, 2nd prize. ; For the best Colt, foaled since August 1, 1877 J —A. Buckland, eh c, got by Papapa, dam Una, £300,15t prize; T. &S. Morrin, b c Pathfinder got by Feve, out of Black Bess, £200, 2nd prize, i For the best Mare, in foal, or foal at foot.r—Ai Buckland, Occult and foal, by Pacific, £150, com mended; W. Walters, Yatterina and foal, by Hippocampus, £700. _ For the best Mare, any age.—W. Walters, eh m Venus Transit, by Sledmere, dam Peeress, £2,000,15t prize; Edward Perkins, br in Punga •werewere. by Golden Grape, dam Atalanta, £500, 2nd prize. . i Far the best Filly, foaled since August 1, IS/o. A. Buckland. by Sledmere, dam Occult, £105, commended; Miss F. G. Smailes, b f, by Ake Ake, dam Abbess, by St. Aubyn, £50. For the best Filly, foaled since August 1,1576. —W. Walters, eh f, got by Traducer, dam Peer ess,, £630,15t prize; Thomas Morrin, gr f Maid of Athol, by Marybyrnong, dam Paraguay, £200, 2nd prize; D. B. Watts, 1 ,by Ake Ake, For the best Filly, foaled since August 1,1877. —W. Walters, bf, got by Traducer, dam Yat terina, £420, commended. DRAUGHT STOCK. Judges: Messrs Belcher, Hawke, rmd J. Wallace. This department showed variety in degrees of merit, but not so good competition as last year. Mr McGee's " Champion" again carried off well deserved first prize. Mr Bain bridge's excellent horse " Breadalbane" gained second prize. The draught stock generally were not well grouped, but embraced some splendid colts and fillies. Champions yoimg stock gained great credit, and were referred to in complimen tary terms at the dinner. Messrs T. and S. Morrin's draught mare Beauty was greatly admired ; she received first prize. Mr Middle ton's grey mare is a thorough good one; her filly also is a fine animal. Messrs Morrin's pair of working geldings received first prize, and ■were deservedly admired, as also were their first prize pair of express or light cart horses, j For the best Entire.—O. C. McGee, Champion, by Lofty, dam Belle, £800, Ist prize ; J. Bain bridge, Breadalbane (bred by Alexander Camp bell), by Napoleon, dam Black .Violet, £300, 2nd prize; David Bell, Young Napoleon; Norman man Macdonald, br h Sir Colin; John R,obert son, b h Blair Athol. For the best Entire, foaled since August Ist, 1865.— H. Lamb, Clyde, got by Lord Derby, £200, Ist prize; John Smith, St. Clair, by Young Nobleman, dam Glpsey Queen, £210, 2nd prize. , For the best Gelding, foaled since August 1, 1875.—Robert Hall, first prize. For the best Gelding, foaled since August lst^ 1876. —Five entries: George Glew, Ist prize; Edward PiUdngton, 2nd prize. For the best Colt or Gelding, foaled since August Ist, 1877.—Seven entries: A. and J. Ander son, c, by Lord Derby, £30, Ist prize ; George Glew, c, by Champion, £105, 2nd prize.. For the best Mare, in foal, or foal at foot.—Six entries: T. and S. Morrin, Beauty, 6 years, £100, Ist prize; R. J. Middleton, £100, 2nd prize. For the best Filly, foaled since August 1, 1875. —John Graham, f, £70,15t prize. For the best Filly, foaled since August 1, 1876. Gavin Wallace, f, by Northern Hero, dam Molly, £70,15t prize; R. J. Middleton, by Prince Arthur, £100,2 nd prize. - ■■ I For the best Filly, foaled since August 1.1877. —Eight entries: Fitzpatrick Brothers, by Cham pion,- dam Kate, £70, Ist prizeTTrahdS. Morrin, b t) by Champion, £50, 2nd prize. For the best Pair,of Geldings, the property' of one owner, which.have been regularly worked on farm,—T. and S. Morrin, blk g, 5 years, £140, ■ For the best Pair of Mares—Three entries, (same conditions, class 20).—Robert Hall,, Blos som.: and Maggie, £x3O, Ist prize; T. and^S. Morrini pair mares, £200,. 2nd prize. For the best Dray Mare, any age,—Four entries < G-eorge Glew, aged, £100,1 st prize: T. and- S. Morrin, £100, • 2nd prize. : • ■ ; i

: For the best Pair Horses (Mares or Geldings). —W. &J. Winstone, £200, Ist prize; A. Rain , .;bow, £200, 2nd prize. ■ •;_> ! For the best Gelding, in regular work.—Four entries: Bi Keane, eh g, aged, £80,1 st prize: "W\. , ■•& G; .Winstone, g, £100, 2nd prize. -Fop the best Express or Light. Cart, Horse (Mare or Gelding).—John Buchenan, g, aged, • £60,15t prize ; T, &<T. Moirin,.ch g Tom, aged, 463, 2nd prize. For. the-best Pair of Express or Light Cart Harness (Mares or Geldings).—T. and S. Morriri, eh m, 4 years and 5 years, £150,15t prize. CARRIAGE HORSHIS. Best pair horses ■ under 15 hands—C. C. McMillan, commended. Best horse, mare, 6r gelding, not under 15 hands 2 inches, 4 entries^- Mr S. Morrin, Ist prize ; Mr J. Smith, 2nd. Best 40., under 15| hands 2. inches—Mr S. Morrin, Ist prize; Mr H. Atkins, 2nd. ROADSTERS. . Judges: Mr Austen and Captain Handley. .Best, mare in foal ; or with foal at foot—Rev. A. R. Tomlinson, Ist prize; E. Perkins, 2nd; four ■entries. Best filly or gelding, foaled since AttKUSt 1,. 1875— J. S. Graham, Ist prize;' F. Xawry. ;2nd. Best do., foaled since August . Ist; 1876—8. Wood, l8t; J. Wallace, 2nd. Best ,j -do., foaled: since August Ist. 1877-.-E.' Wood, 2nd ; : R. Warren, highly commended1; Gentries. Best hack, up to list—J. Lennard, Ist prize; E. Stone, 2nd. . Best do., up to I3sr, 8 entries—A. Buckland, Ist prize : T. & S. Morrin, 2nd. ..Best lady's horse—C. B. Stone, Ist; R. Wynyard, 2nd. ~ Bes.t. huuter, up to list—H. K. Whitaher, Ist prize; G. Kitchen, 2nd. Beat d?., up. to list— S. Morrin, Ist prize,, -R. Wynyard, 2nd. Bebt pony entire, under 14 hands—Dr Wright, Ist prlze, ; ; Best do., under 14 hands, in foal or foal -at foot—S. Morrin, Ist j prize. Best cob, notex ■ceediugl4 hands 2 inches—Rev Tomlinson, Ist ■ prize.. B,est boy's pony, under 13 hands 2 inches —iWV Gardner, Ist prize ; W. S. Styak, 2nd. ■ ;;- ; .. : cattle. •Judges:; Messrs Lunn, R. Bent, and E. Parsons. , Stewards: Messrs Anderson and Bainbridge . In the shorthorn department was a magni ficent show of stock, Messrs T. and S..Morriri's grand shorthorn bull, Lord Hastings, receiving first honours at the hands of the Judges. Last year. this' bull beat, Messrs Maclean, and. Col's Duke of Cambridge, while the laiter beat the pick of its-class of New South Wales bulls. "Messrs Morrin have, therefore, ample reason to be proud of him—he is a splendid beast. Messrs tTlMorrin's r. and w/Warlock gained 2nd prize ,"" last yearrf-he carried off Ist prizeasa.three-year . old.- The same breeders exhibited other stock 'of a most superior character; their,,bull ;c4lf ■■'■'• 'Festival beat Messrs Maclean and ■ Co.'s 2nd. ■:!Duke of Cambridge, and also the Cambridge chainpionbull exhibited by Mr Walker. Their 'roan cow Mantilini is a Perfect picture. .Messrs ■ . Maclean and Co.'s stock it is almost' ■unnecessary ■ to eulogise, although they are entitled to a; very extended critique. The fame of their cattle has m already; resounded | through the" length: and; '■'*■ breadth of the colonies. They have the Sydney ~. champion bull in their h.erd, and the Cambridge^ champion prize cow. Anemone. At Cambridge the Judges, Messrs McHardy (Napier), and His lop (Wanganui) gave universal satisfaction. Tnese_ late, visitors _are largely experienced, of high reputation, and independent men, were '.'strangers to the cattle, and,the class of judges .required-at a metropolitan show. One of the Cambridge Judges (Mr Gower) referred in fiat .' teringi terms to the magnificent character of the "young-stock bred in,,the Auckland Provincial ' It isthis feature of operations which " Messrs Maclean take.especial pride in. Hitherto - , their success has been,exceedingly great. ; Yes terday they exhibited two .cows (with calves) .-.' -whicnexcited general admiration. One. of them ' "-—" Countess ■~ of Kintore''—was viewed with special interest, being dam of "Dulce of. New castle,'' the, other of- "Duke: ofvCambridge." The'ir-.-ypung.-heifer, "Lady Perirose," gained ;) well-merited Ist prize. She is out of "Lady Constant," by the- Sydney champion bull. Their Devon bull gained. two first prizes in A ustralia. We should state that this Company did not exhibit in the Bhort-horn.aged bulls. ! For the best bull, 3 years old and over. Five entries.—T. and S.Morrinj w, Lord Hastings, Ist prize; T. and S. Morrin, r and white, Warlock, 2nd prize. -.'■- . • i For the best bu11,2 years old and under 3 years;1 Four entries.—McLean and Co., w, Duke of York,lßtprize. ....-.-.-,- .-.,•- • | For the best bull,, 1 year old and under 2 years. Three entries.—McLean and.'. C 0.,. rn^ Lord Hamilton, Ist prise; T. and S. Morrin, m, Noble Arthur 2nd, 2nd prize. . • For the best bull calf, 6 months old and under 12 months. Four entries.—T. and S. Morrin. rh, Festival, Ist prize ; McLean and Co., m, 2nd Duke of Cambridge, 2nd prize. j ; For the best Cow, 3 years! old and over.— Maclean and Co., m, Anemone, lat prize; Maclean and Co's m, Baroness, of Taunton, 2nd prize; Lady Taunton, highly commended.— For the best Heifer, 2, years old and unde^ 3 years.—Maclean and Co., Bracelet, Ist prize; Lady; Godolphinn, 2nd -prize;— For the best Heifer, 1 year old and under 2 years.—Maclean .and Co., m. Duchess of Taunton. Ist prize; T. and 8. Morrin, m, Lady Adair, 2nd prize.—JTdr the::best;; Heifer, 6 months old and under 12 months.—Maclean and Co., w, Lady Penrose, Ist prize; T. and S. Morrins m, Scandal 2nd. prize. : , For the Obest two Cows, with calves at foot.— Maclern and Co., r, Countess of Taunton, and calf, got by Duke of Somerset (26,012), Ist prize. T. and S. Morrin, It m, Particle, calved Septem ber, 1869, got by Duke of Edinburgh 9th, 2nd prize. For the best three Heifers, 2 years old and under 3 years.—T. and S. Morrin, m, Pink of IPashion; w, Primrose; and It r, Daisy—lst prize. For the best three Heifers, 1 year old and under 2 years.—T. and S. Morrin, £50 each, Ist prize. ', • HEREFORD. '- _ " For,the best Bull, 3 years old and over.— Maclean and Co.'s University,. Ist prize. For the best Bull, 1 year old and under 2 years. Maclean and Co.'s Bismarck, Ist prize. For the best Cow, 3 years old and over.— Maclean and Co., Maryland, Ist prize; Maclean , arid Co., Gladiolus, 2nd prize; v ; For the "best Heifer, 1 year old and under! 2 i i years.—Maclean and.» Co., Minstrel,'-lst prize; Maclean and Co., Beatrice, 2nd prize. *~,. i ~.. ~ ANY OTHER PURE BREED. , \ ■ ' For the ,best Bull.—Maclean and Co., Devon Bu%lsfc#ri|:e.; : "fj "" ' ! *~ For the best Cow (Sentries).—T. and S. Morrin, '■ AyreshireCow, Ist prize;. A..Buckland, Alder ney Cow, 2nd prize. „.; y, \ ,„„„ For the best Two-year-old Heifer (3 entries) i— ■ - ATBucklahdi Alderney Heifer, Ist prize. ;;";:- ; ,-•„„., ~ GRADE CATTLE., , ,_,,„ . -,? For the .best Bull, 3 years old and over.—A. ;;;,Ti^Bti''sm,IBucldi^liam > i;lst / prizei' ;', , J. j

For the best Bull, 2 years old and under 3 years.—A. and J. Anderson, Young Robn, 2nd .-^-,i-,.,—--•■»■'■'—^ -~v--.-r--~-,~-..~,--,-~ „,• ---For" the'best BuB,""i" year "old ana! under 2 years.—Thomas Paton, m, Butterfly, 1 prize i For the best Cow, 3 years old and over J Dilworth, Ist prize ; Robert Hall, r, 2nd prize • Joseph May, £25, highly complimented •' For the best Heifer, 2 years old and under 3 years.—lreland Bros., Ist prize; Joseph May 2nd prize. '

Best Heifer. 1 y ear old ana under 2 years Joel May, Ist prize; Thoinaa Patou. 2nd prize.—Beet Heifer, 6 months old and under 12 months J Dilworth, Topsy, Ist prize; Josseph May 2nd prize.—Best three Heifer, 6 months old and under one year. Joseph May. 3 heifers, Ist prize' —Best three Cawns in milk, John JJennard 3 cows, Ist prize ; Thomas Paton , 3 cows, 2nd prize.—Beat Cow In milk, T. and S. Morrin, Ist pri*e;—Best Provincial bred Kat, Ox.:R; Bent, Ist prize: Wm. Innes Taylor, 2nd prize; H. and R. Reynolds, highly commended. — Best Pro vincial-bred Fat Cow; Robert Hall, Ist prize: Brewer, 2nd prize.—Best, two Fat O*en, Fisher and Co., Ist prize, A. McHardy, 2nd prize- Best Fat Calf, for butcher's purposes only, not exceeding 8 weeks old. Ja«. Wallace, Ist prize. ! SHEEP. i Judges: Messrs Atkin, Coates, and Greenwood. Steawrds: Messrs Buttle, and J. Wallace. ' There was more numerous competition than last year. Messrs Maclean carried off all the honours for Lincoln rams with three imported animals. The company also bore off first and second prizes for Leicester rams. Mr Joseph showed a splendidly framed ram hogget. Messrs A. and J. Anderson had remarkably fine sheep penned. Mr James. Hayr was also very successful. Mr A. Buckland carried off all the prizes in Cotswolds, and all the principal prizes in Longwools and fat sheep, shewing some remarkably good stock. Mossrs T. and S. Morrin bore off alt prizes in the Downs of any breed class exhibiting good Bheep. Prizes for Lincoln s.—For the best ram.— Maclean and Co., lsn and 2nd prizes, and highly commended. For the best ram hogget.—Joseph May, Ist prize; A. and J. Anderson, 2nd prize. For the beat pen of 3 ewes.—Joseph May, Ist and 2nd prize. For the beat pen of 7 ewes (suckling lambs).—A. Buckland, Ist prize; A. and J. Anderson, 2nd prize. For the bent pen of 3 ewe hoggets.—W. McLaughlan, Ist and 2nd prize. For the best pen of 7 ewe hoggets. A. and J. Anderson, Ist prize. ' ■■" Leioesters.—For the be=itram.—Maclean and Co., Ist and 2nd prizes. For the bebt ram hogget.—Maclean and Co.. Ist and 2nd prizes, and highly commended. For the best pen of 3 ewes (suckling lambs).—Jas. Hayr, let and 2nd prizes.

For the bestiipen of 3 ewe hoggets, Jas. Hayr, Ist and 2nd prizes. For the boat pen of 7 ewe hoggets, McLean an.i Co.. Ist prize. Cotswolds.—Foi tno bestrams, A. Buckland, Ist and 2nd prizes, i^or th 9 best pen of 3 ewes suckling lambs, A. Buokland. let prize. w O r the best pen of 7 ewes suckling lambs, A. Buckland, lht prize. For the best pen of 3 ewe hoggets, A. Buckland, Istp'isw. For the best pen of 7 ewe hoggets, A. Buckiund, Ist prize. Longwools.—Ewes suckling lambs, A. Buckland, let prize; also, for best seven ewes, and for three ewe hoggets. Best pen.ewe hoggets, H. Hall, Ist prize. Downs.—Best ram, T. and S. Morrin, Ist prize. Best ewes suckling lambs, T. and S. Morrin, let prize. Fat Sheep.—Best 5 wethers, A. Buokland, Ist prize ; (i. H. Selby, 2ad. Wethers, A. Buckland, Ist prize. Best lambs, A. and J. Anderson, Ist prize.

DAIRY PRODUCE,

The Judges of this department were Messrs Ellyett and Laybourne, Mr John Lamb officia ting as Steward. The whole of the exhibits under this head were in-every respect most creditable to the Provincial District of Auck land. The butter, cheese, and hams and bacon^ were very much admired by the visitors. Best Fkesh Butter.—Mrs Edward Perkins was the winner of the Ist prize of £2 for the best 31bs. of fresh butter, amongst 26; competitors, the 2nd prize ef £1 being carried-off by Mrs Robert Robertson, and the third of 10s. by Mr C. Washer. The other competitors, all of whom exliibited very excellent samples, were Mesdames J. Boyd. J. "Smith, and Totty, the Misses E. Gillard, Kate Crago, Langford, and Mackay, and Messrs F; Andrews, J. B. Bull, M. McLennan, T. Moorei J. Lord, A. Tebbmt, T. Churches, A. Bucklandi W. T. Styak, — Sclimiedell, R. Rowe, T. Al Stewart, J. B. Hay, J. Curran, and A. E. Isaacs. Best Potted Butter.—For the best sample of potted butter, not less than 501bs, fit for ex portation, there were eight competitors, and all the samples were not only of good quality, but were carefully and cleanly made up. The first prize of £3 was won by Mrs Robert Robertson, who exhibited a sample of her own make, which was salted in October last. Mrs George Dibble, took the second prize of £2 with a sample made in .the same month. The other exhibitors were Mesdames J. Boyd and J. Smith, and Messrs. J. Hayr, T. Churches, F. Andrews, and J. B. Day, all the. samples but one—that of Mr Andrews, made in November— haying been salted in October, and each sample being priced at Is. per lb. Cheese.—Five very fine samples of cheese cheese were exhibited, and during the day came in for a goodly share of patronage, as in dicated by the large inroads made upon them by connoisseurs. The Ist prize of £3 for the best 561bs. was taken by Mr. Thos. Churches, the 2nd of £2 by Mr C. Washer, both being marked at Is. per lb. The other exhibitors were Messrs. G. Dibble r G. Scott, and G. Anderson! j Bacon.—There were four exhibitors in this class of sides of bacon, which were equal, if not superior, to that imported from the South. Mr C. Day took the Ist prize of £2, Mr J. Smith the 2nd of £1, and Mr J. Abbott the 3rd of 10s. Messrs. Fisher and Co. also exhibited a very fine sample. Hams. —There were five competitors for the two best hams of local manufacture, all the ex hibits being marked at Is., per lb. Mr C. Day took the Ist prize of £2, Messrs Fisher and Co. the 2nd of £1, and Mr J. Smith the 3rd of 10s. The other exhibitors were Mr J; Abbott, and Mrs C.J. Crago. ;

Poultry.—The- Judges in this'I'clasS were Messrs. McQuarrie and Wren, and the Steward Mr. R..M.Mitchell. r The ■ exhibits" in- this class numbered 37, and were ,of a ver,y superior character. In black or • brown-breasted red game, Mr. Sam Morrin took Ist prize of 15s. arid 2nd of 7s. 6d. with coops valued at £20, a third exhibited by Mr. J. Abbott, valued at £5, being commended.' Messrs/ P.; McTavMt 'arid.lW. Harper also exhibited. An exhibit of duckwirig game by Mr. C. Grey was highly commended, as also was an exhibit of game of any other kind by Mr..J. Abbott; the other competitor in this class being Mr. C. Grey. There was-no entry for Malays., Mr.S. Mprrin secured Ist prize of 15s. for coloured dorkitigs, 'and Mr. T. Morrin 2nd prize of 7s. 6d., the only other exhibitbr being Mr. J. Wallaces-There was no entry for white dorkings. There were four very fine exhibits, of black Spanish,;-Mr. Sam Moi-rin taking Ist prize of 155., and Mr. C. Grey 2nd of 75., 6d,, a,se,cqnd exhibit by,, I tha;latter being highly commended. - "Messrs. Reid Bros, took Ist prize of los. for an exhibit of cochins (cinna mon or buff), and JMr_iL,Morrin Ist prize of 15s for white cochins. There were three exhibit ■, Of dark brahmas—Mr,J.,White,lst prize, arid Mrs • E.- Wood 2nd,' the' other' exhibitor"beiiig Mr C. Cooper. For. a fine,exhibit, of-,silver-.; spangled- • 'Hamburghs; ■ Mr' S. Morrin' v\v4s awarded Ist prize. There were four exhibits of duckwing bantams, Messrs Bartley and Grey taking Ist and Mr J. Abbott 2nd, two exhibits by Mrs E.Woolfield-being, highly commended. Mr J. Abbott exhibited another variety of bantams,; which • secured! :high' commendsti'oh. Mr S. Morrin carried off a Ist prize for one 6r two very fine exhibitsjif. Rouen ducks, and Mr W. S. Styak 2nd prize. In Toulouse geese, Mr, S. Morrin took Ist prize.and Mr ,T. Stevens 2nd; Mr J.CWallace secured high-commendation fbr an exhibit of black turkeys. I i '■PiGEONS.^The samei:Judges;;andl Stewards: officiated in this class. There were many really,' excellent exbibits,rwhich would"do credit to any part of the colonies. There were no exhibits hi English carriers ;.b.ut_two very fine samples of Antwerp carriers, exhibited by Mr C. Bartley, took Ist and 2nd prizes.- /rhesesbirdsyere.ex-^ ceedingly clean, well-bred, ahd-apparently pos sessed of great strength- of; flight.- The other exhibitors were "Messrs V. G. Hurrell, R. C-- Greenwood, and Ireland' Bros. Mr C. Arthur took Ist prize for a pretty pair of almorid tumblers/ another exhibit by Mr J. J. Craig being highly commended. For short-faced tumblers, Mr W. Q. Arthur took first prize, arid Mr i HurrelT 2nd. ; There' were "five - exhibits of, pouters, Mr W. C. Arthur taking-first and Mr Probert 2nd prize; Messrs -Hurrell and 3., Parker also competing. Mr.. J.,, J..Craig was highly commended-for!'an 'exhibit'of ■jacobiiis, and the same gentleman-secured'lst prize for black cock and hen barbs, Mr Arthur" being awarded 2nd prize.■■ Mr.Craig was'(also the, winner of the Ist prize and high commendation for balds and beards, the other"e'xhibrfcs in this class being by Messrs Arthur and Hurrell. Mr Arthur carried off-, the■■ Ist'"prize", against Mr Hurrell for nuns and trumpeters. In other varieties of pigeons, Mr W. Blakey took Ist prize foran.exhibit of blue owls, and Ml- Hurrell 2nd prizefdr,the same variety.- Mr Craig also exhibited splashed and blue' owls; The exhibits' of pigeons were largely visited and much ad mired during the day. PDogs.—The Judges in this class were Dr Hovell and Mr J. Henderson; sheep and cattle dogs, Mr Lamb; and Fred. Eyre officiating as Steward. In greyhounds; Mr R;-J. Sandall secured first prize for his handsome animal, ■ Regent, i years, valued at £50; Mr W. Percival' 2nd prize for another fine animal,. Lord Nelson, valued at the same amount; Robin Adair, li years, valued at £20, exhibited by Mr R. C. Greenwood, being commended. Mr E. Richards also exhibited Noble, 1 year, valued at £20. In greyhound sluts, Mr W. Percival took Ist prize withLenora, valued at £50; Mr Joe McQuai 2nd with Fly, valued at £20; Mr E. G. Sandall's Friday, 6 years, £10, being commended. The other exhibitors were Messrs. J. Abbott, R. C. Greenwood, H. E. Griffiths, G. McQuai, J. Rowe, and C. B. Edwards. Mr S. Morrm's Sandy, by Lord Nelson, dam Susan, valued at £50, took Ist prize in greyhound dogs under 12 months'old;1 and Mr W. Sloane's Sir William Wallace, by- Lord Nelson, dam Lenora, value £30, 2nd prize. Mr J. B. Bull's Barrister, by Lord Nelson, dam; Susan, was commended. The other exhibitors;; were Messrs T. Byrne, W. F. Buckland, and C. B. Edwards. Mr ,W.. F. Buckland rtook^t. prize for greyhound; sluts1 under l^inbnths1 'old,' 3 with Jenny, by Lord-Nelson, but 'of Lenork, valued at £50; Mr. J.iAbbott,securing the,244 prize -with Shooting-Star, 5J mpnthsi'^ld.-^'Mf-' Percival aM» c6mpefe"d,"and.rMis Percival exhi bited Princess; a fine animal by Lord JSreMorCbut> of iEenora.. -'For-pointer. dogSi.Mr R. Hobba took' Istsprize with.W/histle,i2jyears,-valued:at£so p and Mr C MalmS 2nd<prize /with Hero/ also £50. Mi1 J. Russell's. jßobiWas commended. Messrs E. Wood and'J.-Adams also exhibited. Mr Sam Morrin took rlst'prize for-pointer sluts, and Mr E. Perkins 2nd, Mr.G. Little's Countess being: commended, i Messrs R. Willis and Cleave also competed. For English setters, dogs, Mr R.

Hobbs took Ist prize^i'th _^t^a__-JM__ILW -Rose-2nd-prize-j-■.the-other-.ompetitors--beine- - Messrg E. Suuffi'andr W.: WHeweU. ~Mr # Clark won Ist prize iv sluts,of this class. Majo_ Jackson s 'fine! Gordon setter dog Rock, valued i at£oo, took Ist prize.and:Mr _.J. Hickey_ Sam 2nd; Mr Morrin's exhibit' being commended. ¥ r,-E^»P c _ki^ s also competed. Gordon settei sluts, Mr, S. Morrin's Nelly Ist;.Mr J. R. Stych, 2nd; Mr H. B. Danbenny commended. Irish setter,.clogs, Mr S. Morrin's Joe, Ist; Messrs W. H.-Grainger, E.; H. Blundeh, W.TL. Mitchell, and A. Morrow were the other competitors' Irish, setter sluts, Mr E. George's, Ist prize • Major Jackson's Nell, valued :at £100, 2nd; Dr Waadingtori" also exhibited Venus, valued at £100. Retriever dogs—Major Jackson's Driver J? .? Mr J. Perritt's Scrip, 2nd; Messrs C. 1\ Griffiths, A. L. Sealey, and R. Hobbs also com peted. Retrieve .sluts—Mr H.King, Ist- Mr Harry Bell's Bess, 2nd.A.Climber, spaniel, dogs. MJP .-.Drodie, _st. Climber, spaniel • sluts—s! Morrin's Gill, Ist; C..N. McMurdo's Floss 2nd Sussex spaniels—Reid Bros. Judy, commended. Cocker spaniels^-Mr S. Mbrrm's Charley.lst • Mr J. P.,A. Philson also competed with Dash (imp.) Spaniels, Irish Water (Bitches) : e-am-'Mornn, Buck—^2s — commended. Newfoundland, (Dogs): David Grubb,Cai.d—£s-_st; J. Law £ao^2nd. Mastiffs (Dogs): H. E. Whitaker, K 1 ng __. s°—lst »•' MrS Morrin, Lion-£so—2nd. Mastiffs (Bitches). Mrs Jones, Juho-£2_-Ist. Sheep Dogs ; Robt. Hall,. 7 months old-£5—1.1: W. S. Stayk—£so—2nd. Sheep (Bitches)1:' CH. Canham, Kosie, 8 months o'd—£s—lst- W J Hunter, Flora—£2s-2nd; Alex. Paton, and pup—£2s-_rd. Messrs Robt. Hall aud J.P. A Philaon also competed. Bull Dogs: Percy H. Jenkins scamp — £iOO — commended. Bull I. .._es): H- Vezey, Lily—£lo -commended. Bull Terrier (Dogs): E. Geo. Sandall, Pjncne.— £20~lftt; Such, Spot, 11 months—£2o—2nd;; —— Falconer, Jip, 2 years—£2s—commended. Messrs McCormick, W. J. Dufaur, and Duane also competed. Bull Terrier slut s: J. p. Alexander's Clio, by Viper, out of Jessie-£so— "' Ist; MrH. Byron, 2nd. Messrs J. D. Rose, 0. Cole, and T, Parker also competed. Fox Terrier doga:S. Morrin,lst; W. Percival's Stink; 2nd;: W. Langford was the other competitor. Ditto, sluts: W. Percival's Nettle. Ist; J. .».-.. Graham's Vie. 2nd; J. P. A. Philson also exhibited. Blank and Tan Terrier sluts: W. B. Cadaian's'Nelly--. £50-Ist; B. Halyday, 2nd; Mr E. Chermsiae's smooth terrier Fly was awarded a 2nd Drizo. Toy Terrier sluts: Chermside. Nell, Ist; C. Bartley _.• 2nd ; Mr J. Roth highly commended. Other competitors: Mrs Morrin, commended'; and J. Abrams. Terriers, Skye (Dogs); Percy H. Jenkins, Blue Turk-£IOO-Ist. Terriers,, Skye (Bitches): — Falconer. Coralie, 9 month* —£25—commended; Poodles (Bitches): Rdward Denzie, Rose —£5 —Ist. . Italian Greyhounds (Dogs): Mrs Batt—£2o, no award Italian Grey h unds (Bitches): John Robertson — £s—no award. King Charles or Blenheim Spaniel (Dogs): E. Chermside, Prince—£ls—2nd. King Charles or Blenheim Spaniel (Bi>ch. s): K. Chermside, Lady—£lo-lst; Bonar— £1000—2nd. Extra Exhibit.—W. McLaughlan, Foxhound dog, Ist. IMPLEMENTS.- The judges in -this department were Messrs Gardner, G. McLean, Constable, and Short, and the steward Mr A. Buckland. For three and double furrow ploughs Messrs Wallace and Hotham. of Otahuhu, were the only competitors, and secured Ist prize. Messrs Dunwoodie& Co., of the Vulcan Works, Onehunga, secured a Ist' Srize for a very excellent double-furrow plough, lessrs Wallace and Hotham secured a 2nd prize for a single-furrow plough, Ist prize for a pair of heavy harrows, and they also exhibited a card-mill. Mr N. C McMillan, of Hish-street,' Auckland, exhibited a welt-made single-furrow of his own make, which took Ist prize. Messrs T. & S. Morrin exhibited a considerable number of agricultural implements of the latest inven tion, and specially adapted for labour-saving. Amongst these was a buckeye force drill, which secured a- Ist prize; a Taylor's horse drill, a chain seed sower, Ist prize.; Mangold-drill, Ist prize; Clay cutthroater, with 3-extra drill teeth ; Hornby's paragon combined mower and reaper, wi.h two. knives, Ist prize ; 3 Bendall's pulpers, orie of wicb won a Ist prize; a Howard's horse rake, Ist prize; McCormick's harvester, Ist prize. Town Carrier's Cart, Hancock & Co., £10,1 st prize. This was a very handsome piece of work. Whitechapel Cart, George Bruce, £27, Ist prize. Single. Buggy, George Bruce, double seated buggy, £50,15t prize.'. Wood Field Gate, 10ft, long, Buckland & Shepherd, £5, com mended. _ _' " :'

LOCAL MANUFACTURES AND PRODUCE.; Messrs Beale exhibited' several samples of< home-made wines, but as he was not present • ■whenthe-judges; Messrs R. H. Stevenson, W.< Crowther,. JSUyett/'and Lay bourn, made their ; ronnds. no award was made. *Cand'es, not less; than 251bs.—J. Allender, stearlne candles, 561b8j 251bs, £1, Ist prize. Soap, each exhibit not leaa than 561bs.—J. Allender, common yellow soap. ■ £27 per ton, Ist prize; bluermottled soap, £28 per ton, Ist prize ; soft soap, 4Jd per lb. Fancy! Soap.—J. Allender, £20, Ist prize. These were tastefully arranged with various other articles of Mr AUender's manufacture In a handsome glass case. The fancy shops especially were of. the finest quality, and remarkable for their ex cellence of appearance and delicacy of perfume.. "We thinjt the time has come when local re-i tailer dealers should patronise this article, in stead of sending away capital for imported soap 3, which are generally inferior to Mr Allender's, and are often deteriora'ed by the sea voyage. For variety and excellence, Mr Allenders manufactures exhibited yesterday, are, we believe, unequalled In any other part of the colony. . . . - • .

Beer.—Ale not less than 5 gallons.—L. Ehrenfried's XXX ale. Ist prize; Hancock and Co., brewed May 20, 1879, 2a 6d per gallon, 2nd prize. Porter, same conditions.—J. Dhrenfried, Ist prize XXX. Ale, in bottles (2 dozen), — James McCormick (brewed by Marshall arid i Copeland, Dunediu, and bottled by exhibitor), 10$ per dozen, Ist prize; L. Ehrenfried, 2nd prize. Porter, in bottles (2 dozen).—L. Ehren fried, Ist prize; James McComish (brewed by- Marahall and Copeland, Dunedin, and bottled by exhibitor),. 10a per dozen, 2nd prize. This part of the show was well patronised during the,; day, and the numerous tastera expressed the" highest" encomiums; updn the prize ale -and! porter.1 '<"a/i'■:*.'■: '.;■>■_: ■': ■ ■• '• ■■■■■'::■ I

Twine.—Mr W. Mathews, of PonßODjby, ex-? hibited' sotue fine samples of tv^ine of Various] kinds and colours, which were exceedingly well, made up. He secured Ist prize. Other samples, only inferior in the making up into hanks,'-were shown'by Mr;A.;Thunder. ; ' '"' . .':!' :;' 1,

■Leat hicb.—Messrs Ireland Brothers exhibited, 32 very fine varieties-of leather of : their! ; own make. • ■ -Many- of these -samples; ex hibited' great skill .and .nicety of finish.";' and weae certainly superior toanything of the, kind that can- be import eri: '-'Mr,' J. Wiseman secured prizes for the following :lsfc prize 'tori riding' saddles made of New Zealand materials" and one made of -English material' (purchased, by Messrs J. nnd-W.-L; Martyn-.-of Caoabridgfi); let prize-for-set-of-brass mounted harness,-price, £9; lt> prize for set of- aprlng-cart •ha.Tness', j:wi^hi plated<mounts of • Auckland mahufacture; price £12 (puroh'ssed by- Messrs Hancock d,nd'Co.J ;| Ist prize -for double set of ■ plough'harness, with! brass mounts, prize-£7~(purchased by Messrs ff-, Tand' fW.; li.'Martyn) • lst:prize;for Collection bi soddlery and harness. All the above exhibits,", more .especially the; harness, were arranged; :with' much taste/f and were remarkable* for, ', beauty of finish combined with durability. V^e i observee an excellent'set of extra heavy spring; cart harness,-with plated mounts' on lthe greyo gelding belonging to -A. BuckJand JEsq. 'J'hi« harness was from Mr Wiseman's establishment. Baskets.—Mr. Henry Hafton secured first prize of 20s for the best collection of .baskets au^ wickerware. . Amongithe_exhibita.'_wiasi'a'-very handsome, strong, and durable garden chair, la. horse-feeder, and manyothei articles,'aH'maqe within 'a fortnight from material obtained fr'opij Cabbage Tree Swamp. Mr Cole also exhibited' 26 excellent varities. r During.the afterrinbn he. 'entered a protest against/the ; award' Jqn~tho, grdund:that thiß exhibitor was present when the' j udges went routed, and that his. name was dn [: the exhibit. ! ''"'V'"','''. V ■'<• ""•',■ j '.Shells' xki> r' 'WeaponsI.—Mr.'"V^.:Allen1.—Mr.'"V^.:Allen exi hibited a great.Taritey, of these, tho shells aloAe -being 6alculated, if arranged in a line, to'extend two miles. Amongst the'liat were beautiful necklaces from Torres-Straits, many sorts fat shells In.~a '. case from' various 'Island.^ bt-' :the Pacific, two .of' which-had- been set withr gold and foamed—into a pretty pair off earrings^- by rMiv (Kyre,> -of ft Victoria-street^ -redand white >amoan coral, yellowcoralj kauri guni jornaihents, a tortoise shell snufl>bpx with; a miniature of Oebrge'liri,by Sir'Joshuaßey-ri nolds;:the:bowl of a Stone pipe frbrri the Orange,, ■ Btver, a heathen-idol from' tne MargtiesSas, an-;' old spur of the time of Cromwell, and many, other ancient and curious articles. Mr Allen' was awarded, a first prize, for..his collection; •Drain' pipes,''best collection.—G-.1- H". Vazey, lßt. :prize;vP. Oj ■ Clarke," 2nd prize; -' Pottery ware; •• best collection.—Two entries. • fixler, Sloane arid Murray, Ist prize. The exhibits of pottery from. the Archill Pottery Works were both numerous ■ and excellent;; !A. large pedestral and vase. . secured fli-st prize. A very pretty;exhibit.was'ai i basket of flowers,' made by a boy, of l^alfalsojafi number of vases beautifully ornamented, withi coloured..baskets;.or,Tgfateß. .Some well-made rustics, flower potb of various Bizes/andhicelys glazed pans were also shown.- . _ ■ ! f Cooking StovEs.--MrH. H. Smith, of Durham-/ street, exhibited many varieties of cooking" , stores, for which he secured Ist prize. Thajc were-designed-for economy of fuel, expedition" ■' in cooking, safety—from, breakage, and' easy' management, tvj by■ ?.;; ; ::: ■■'■:Y\

Conitegtionery.—Mr E: Waters exhibited auf immense variety, which secured a first prize; and was superior to any imported article. Biscuits, plain and fancy, Messrs Bycrof t and Co; secured Ist prize for over 60 different kinds. These biscuits were quite equal to the cele brated manufactures of Huntley and Palmer, of Reading. Mr. John iiamb secured second prize: for his abernethy biscuits. ■ ■ : ■■(■■■. I Beushware.—Mr T. Harbutt exhibited up wards of 50 varieties of brush ware and secured lstprize.' ~ . j .

Blacking.—Mr T. Lake'exhibited severab goodsajnplesin tins. I « ■ COBKiWoop.—Duttbh ;Rrosi, Upper''Queen street Ist prized -'^ -■" ■ - .-'•■....■. . OKi.nn i « Plants Grown in Pots.—Pelargonium^: ■GL Warburton, gardener to F. T. Buddie^ Esq.-,,2nd prize; Fuchsias: 2nd prize. Calceolarias:' 2nd prize. '■•■■ '■'"■"% I■_■ r; CtJTFFLOWJEKS.—Roses: J.rßisselJ,',lstr>and'. 2nd prizes.—Roses,: 12, distinct kindsV G;i>Wai--, burton, Ist prize.'—Hand Bouquet: Bnllen"and Gopks, Js.,istand;2n^,prizes.. %«„>-.,„,.- ! j ..' SpEct&i : Hangiiig;-Baslc&ts oC .Flowers-:.Bii3len.'aii.d G!opks, 2ndpriz^."'','l^.- ! j '_■ FmnTS^fJieiaons; Rev; 3,.^Warreri^istpjlze ? Jonn" J6nes> h%hly n com-i 'meMed»—Oranges CJ^Jpnes,asttiri^ffT^' i ' a \ CuxjßsrAßT;.yEGfiTAßi.ES.'—jispSragus;'; W. J," Mayfcs, l3t 1 pri2ie.-H-!abbage-:/C:TT» Turk and Sohj jlst.prize; Win." Reay; 2nd Cauliflower, ----2 heads:Jßullen. andlCocks r -ls each,-lst-prizJ3 ;'■ Wm. Reay, 2nd prize.—Cucumbers: Bulleriand Cocks, Ist prize;, Warburtoa, 2nd prize.s-? Lettuce: Wm. Reay,lst prize; Buflea anifCocks,-<

.-^eas„:„..W^XJyia^r^_pri^.;.„Wm.-Reasr2nd "_£_? r^Pot^"Kidn-^^6_i_rß_ii, Ist pri_e; Wm. Reay, 2nd prize.—Potatses, Round : W. J. _*__£* *? s*_ prize > Jolm B- Bull. 2nd ttfii £ ?_?' V_°- Rea^' 2nd prize.—Turnipa: W J Marks, Ist prize; Wm. Reay, 2nd prile. - Non-conducting Composition.—Mr Hadrffl was the only exhibitor in this class, and loured rw„w pme# a?* mater*al is cheaper, more durable, and in every way superior to felt an d lagging. It is large y used by employers of steam poww ln Auck f an^ and £J S™£f 0 r r s iT °* of the steamers trading to the port. f ri __£__ J jamb secured Ist prize for patent flour -dresse/Lby new machinery. ~, - X - „ - Indigo, Washin_ Blue.-^. ©/R.^Buri-esa Mottled kauri poli-hed.--Mr W. Norris Ist §fr Zp i». na_n SWb ob„« ined ftorn the property of _•i -^saan, near ,R..erhead.r • > i _J. . d coat- Mr' w- Downes. Ist prize for an article very servicable.fersealservice:' *D Mesr.^^^^llßl hydraulic lime. lu_ w. .T__ 3n and Co^ lßli Prize. ■ - j Silk, W. J. Geddes Ist prize. iddia-rubbenstanSpsr 0.u'Williams, Ist prize. a» M_?_t_.£.<_* wa _ tor bermetic^eiin^ and ___}~!____. .^J- ocontaining0containing fire, kin_lers, wasmng.fluid.l writing ink; &c. ' ' 1' mo.-! . J_lec.tr?-plated Ferns.-G. Cook highly com mended tor a beautifully plated se. of 'natural ferns, arranged a_ a card baskst.-— ' w^ 01Dh_u?. to grind and dress, Xse^ame' prize % ,, and smal' fl°ur™". *° nJ_°_ S. ctionJoflTerraCotta Ware and, Collection of Seeds, Ist paize. ";..". -^•^Pjo.o'nbe, Collection of Tree, Agricultu ral, and Garden Seeds, 2nd prize; ,__. KNiTORE.-Hollloway, Garlick, and Cran weU, Collection of-Furniture. Ist prize, and ™gWy commended for collection. I'his collection was, about the fines, sample of locally-made " _?h?™OT r, P*?^' exhibited in AulS _J! 1? l . mi >ttle t d kaun ha<l been carefully selected ot the finest gram, and the workmanship was ____**__*"?- , lij _ design of all this furniture? : which lncjU^d wardrobe, bedstead, chest of drawers, duchess dressing table, washstand. , Ceo... was classic, and replete with every con- ' yenience, and the prices were comparatively moderate. The remark of a connoiseur was that the furniture was fit; for the bedroom of an ' emperor. . Amongst other local industries were Mr Birley s iron fuschia. and a sample of wheat by ] Mr Ba;nbndge of Mangare, which was com mended. SPECIAL" PRIZE BY OWEN C. McGEE. lor the best Yearling by Champion; 10 < entries.—Fitzpatrick Brothers, f, Ist prize; Geo. Glow, c, 2nd prize. . . JUMPING MATCH. * After an interesting contest by four horses, £»_£_ ? arlT? s _-*_§£ 6 _ncn cs. Auckland Kate -, missed a tie by slightly touching the bar. Cock- . fighter and Mulcahy Brothers retired at 5 feet " 3 inches. .

THE DINNER.

About 78 gentlemen sat down to dinner, Dr J. L. Campbell in the chair, and Mr A. Buckland in the vice-chair. After the repast the usual loyal toasts were proposed froml the chair, and drunk with enthusiasm. The chairman in proposing "Prosperity to the Agricultural and Pastoral Interests," referred to ; the rapid progress of the Society,, the prizetakingof the Duke of Newcastle in New South' Wales, "'congratulated the farmers of Waikato on their communication with Aucfcland by railway, l and spoke in sanguine terms of the 'climate,' soil, ahd resources of Auckland.7: .. : Mr John Wallace,™ responding; said he thought.his country, friends' had done well '.""iii,; allowing the old show to , .die.'., outj , and congratulated the commercial and iagricultural interests on their .unjted t aetipn. . ; -He ; proposed "The .commercial interests of Auckland," which was drunk with cheers?.^,' '■ '' ' ';Mr'Filth" responded, and'took occasion .b urge a larger production pi. .things'; which can be grown in the; province. He consi dered that greater skill "is Sbownih the' North ;ih:'a^ri.nßure.'thdn in. tbe!,South, owingjtb . the kno.Svledgepossessed by Auokland farms of the system of rotation of Crops. He also spokd in eulogistic terms of the enterprise of Auckland merchants in importing agricul tural machinery. ; ' ', c . At They Vice-Chairman proposed,... "The prize winners," which was drunk with cheers. ( ,; ; Mr E; McLean, in responding, eulogised Mr; Morrin's stock. , ', Mr J. Lamb also responded; and concluded.. by proposing "The Judges." * MriParsons, acknowledged the toast. Captain Haudley and Mr J. Wallace also returned than ksi , l A vote of thanks to the Chair terminated the proceedings. '■': * /'.Owing to pressure on our space the .report' bi the speeches has been necessarily cur tailed.? r .. 1 .

CITY COUNCIL.— THIS DAY.

The ordinary meeting, of the City was held this afternoon,, but the business , was unimportant. A letter from Mr'Grai^, asking permission to erect a wooden |verandah [in.Hobson-street,.was referred to. the surveyor,. , On.a lettehfrom. Mi* G. ■*! B. : JonesVi claiming; compensation for damage to; his i trap: ml Drakel^treet^ the; Goun cil .'resblyed that Mr'^6'pie^beirifOrmedthatthe; : contractor is responsible.Hii It was notified -'•'that Mr Greenwood's sureties are .prepared to sign .the bond: lietf era dslcingthat Karjiiiga 'iapfr and Vi^tbria-streeta'-be ; watered/was" ' •rpfeiTedtb the % oiks; Committee;; n '='- - I

CALEDONIAN GAMES.

''[ The Blleralie Gardens w'etie made as attractiye sas possible fpr.'.pleasui'e-see'kers;y,esterday,,andr :th.jere were between^O^aiid'yOOiYisitors'present 'duringthe diy. The''merry-go-rounds,,swings, Me;,' were.well! pa'ronispd,:and the velbcipefle 1 arrived 'from.'England, proved! a vei-y'^reat attraction for '.young; anif. old^ It 'appearedto serve' a$ anfj'isxcellent substitu,tq to in'any.£pr tfa'e're'ar saddle; an'd.wehear'd'a remark "from, ',&'■' modest 'young captain,: after' hVhad ■accomplislied-a/ig.oodfhour'sride,*. :that it .was' ■-•fcas'good as'a1 hotsßt! a^Jd'.that/heVhad, V got,.the•', It,Js'rfimarkably , safe.and'will no-ao,ubfpt;pvi a,great■a'ttfac'tiOn f . 'during the hbliday; month's..:. The, Elde^Brothers ;ttfbupe appeared' in,,an ' bpenVair'^perforniance, :aii^.*astonißhed'the'vißitQ'rs,;by thfeip trapezeper 'jEorma,ncesdhdsiiiglpg'afiddancing. ThelattOr, Iwhibh;^«B\by,two,littleb'oys,,77as, remarkably gqbd; ancl'was'greatly^appjaude'd' by' the'audt ■,snc'e;; l;The.Hoßsbn Comp'apy's 'fihe;bra'SS, r ban'd ) under Banditi 'ister MbCondish, played a Dumber 'bf'lively airs'during the'day." A, programme 'of .sports was carried1 put under, the direction 'of Mr 1Ho"&o1rd, ■IJcbmprfsi^Bf' i '.'qubiting;» r ..bjagpip4s, ! s^ybrd adnce;r: tilting. In1 the' ring, to^Sing/-/tne cabe'r.roql pf.TulloCfl, HighlaInd|fliid6, flat races, yalKingjnatchea.'and'othei, events.. !;The.6htties weren.pt sufficient tocauae 'algre'atclial of pleasure. o',,''; •/''.'.,'" /,;,' ./r,ff I ' -';f;Tlie display: of- ifire-works in tho evening, was brilliant and"b'.eautifuH'ahil. gave* much; satls ! ifaßtioiivtoltHe Visitors who remained !tb witnefss lit;:'.! The'following are the results of tbeprincipial -.eyerits:^ •>"■ :■ '\}> •■■'.,'••," t ', t ,'V-v .-:'%. ' ;'J^V,; \ MiSwpKO D¥nce (in;cp>tume,i- T Piia9 £2.;V f ,WbB bs-'Whit^aw. } j' a ■{ a.", cl. Jv ."■•."'".rr"; ".,.'-; T . '"'HiGHL'AisfD, FiiNO;, (in costume.)-7-Prize,r.£3^ •A great deal of interest was caused by this event;', :'aridthe prizbwas'awlit;ded',tb'GloVer.' '~..r' i- i " ■^PLAX^^'r T^E; BA&piPfis'^PrizeVV^^iS2;-fThis r P^r'lzii,[Was'alsip;\y;on:b'y .'(£?",.l',/ srt I X

POLICE COURT YESTERDAY.

n I fiRVNK.yM.aTy J'Mvh6hey,i Bridget; Williarms, and, WiJUam t Rogers; -were fined) 'ss* I 'each J for r.drunke.nneßS.lfi.Jr.l'.f) -rm "tin rlrsijo C.; O.'i'-t • fofSpßi ,CoutsoN."-^Thiso eccentric-individual a topsy-turvey condition,, with one' ( -bopt J oflf;and.one:boot'oni.'in 'Chancery Lane,1 on Tues.dayjnighVin ani alarlning state/.cwith ithe y, plk of eggs.streamingsrom: his .■ pockets; f and ' a • T n,umber./Otrecipes byohis- side;* ;> /The prisoner, r r'pbeS, inia-^I apoleonio idress rand3Hessian boots, ■said, hejwas.yeritably.odrunk.'HEltf was allowed to, go free,; on payment of sa:Andicos'ts.| j :.'•-' ; Larceny.—Mary Collins,\'an'old (offender, wks ;, charged with stealing) eggSi value" 9d;: and! a ,;cruet-st£ind; rvalue: 14si6d,'/ the'; property- of !;A:ltred 'Lindsay,! of Ouean-street,—Remanded.[ [! Breach os;CoStoms-Act.—Price Pursselli,1 a .foreigner, was> charged' 'Withvevadiiig duties upon jewelsr and .fancy goods, with intent to defraud,—Defendant .ipleaded/inot iguilty:—On the rappiicatiofl of 'Mi?v Bill,/..the r case was •remanded.untilthe 14thinst;fi::oO ro :.;. ;?i ;

THIS DAY.

(Before J.,Cosgrave and1,1 A; 1 Clements,- Eeqs. .■ ' Justices of ;the Peace.); ■ ■'■ '■ Drttnk.—Wm. Lowe .'and ) Henry' Volen were fined for this offence:: :\" ■ ''"■] ' - -;: ■■■ :- ■■'■■' 1 ■a! Ifi&htin g at Ki,r,KHSiiiß;— Thoihas "Bradley Bleaded guilty to being druhfc: .and' disorderly on the .race-cousei yesterdayj and was 1 fined 5a and tcosts.-" ''-■- ■'",'•"",' ''■■' -'. "'y'^<-'- ■■■■: ■■•■.-■ ;.■) ■-_'■'. i•. '<■"< • L'AecbnYi^-.Mary Collins,;;- anj;: bid' -offender;' pleaded guilty "to, Stealin'gi a. cruetrstaiid/' yilue 15s 6d, andinine eggsi Value 9d,"the property- of Alfred-iiindsay,—Fourteen-d,aysdmprißonmeht . rfofce'a"chvofl:effoe.-;.iri"!.« •■xit^f^i./in. ~,'|« ; •• ---£« AjiXiKe^D t^iSMU(WUJfGi, LtPrlce«opurg4iie t ist 1 young Ma anjiwas charged with' Smuggling certain ■fanc^igocidslrwithanJ^nteiitidinitoJ-acfratid'^Hfer-1 vMaie3tifsiCi33toms^an.ds thereby/creHaeriifgiKm, ---i self liable to .a -poaaljjy .of •^:100."-rMt^Brtibkfleld i for thftproßeoutionpand MS^lerforlth'ea^encje. .■i-^QJhomas-dHiUi iGollecf oijwf i Gußt6ms,"'id^iios' id vtbatiie hadlajd (jhiti iofofhiatio'ni'-'fHe statefft le .fdutieson stationory/antt'.cigarS^Johtosbri GJa %\ deposed'-that lie wasactingnas-itideiWaitOT' on' the;mail steamer) Cityoof^isydneyiTon"-Ttfesday* -and^hatrPur^celle7^a"d;~p"sertea7th^rtn¥^ contaaaea only lirieni andiwearing app'arel.libut on examination it-was-found to containVboies gof ■ cigara, and raj -quantity aof 'ijewelleryi C Told 7 prisoner to pass the goods at the' Gnstoms, •and

■ Bent'theni ashore.—ibiin Prbvis gave corrobora -.tiverevideticeV^JOliifYork; pofteF.'aeposed that he was engaffed to take the case and portman teau to the Governor Bro'wne.—Serieant Martin proved the arrest of prisoner.—Mr Tyler, in defence, submitted that there" had been no' in tention to defraud, and called defendant,1 who deposed that the porter was instructed td wait until the entry was pissed.—After sbme further evidence, the Bench considered the "charge of fcvading Customs duties proved, and imposed the mitigated penalty of £25, costs £5128, defen dant to.be imprisoned until the amount be paid. : This was all the business,."..' , .:: .' |

f! Steamers left the Ferry Company's wharf every,.,,,! half rhqur .yesterday, conveying pleasure-seekers to Willow Grove and Vaux hall.i Lake Takapuna, ■ Wbodside1, Gleri- Orchard, and other places were well patronised.

EVENING STAR, THURSDAY. NOYEMBEU 14



WANTED KNOWN, Mr Dampier's Large Comical Advertisement of Won derful Bargains will be found in the 3£d column on 4th page. | WANTED, a -good Goieral Servant.— Mrs. West, Alma Place, Freeman's Bay. WANTED, a BarmaicTfor the Upstairs' Bar at Exchange Hotel. OUSE: and Shop; to be L^t In Upper Queen-stieet, opposite the York Hotel.— Apply J. C. Wilke, West-street, near Pitt-street. WANTED a Smart Boy, about 14— Apply to Geo. Thorogood, Lome-street. WANTED, a Girl about 16 years of , age. Also two Boys;— Apply, to Mrs Hayden, Wakefield-street. WANTED, a respectable Young Girl, to assist in housework.—Apply to Sirs Hazard, 167, Queen-street. - WANTED, a Man to drive horses in the bush.—Apply to M. H. Roe, at Sibbin's Auction Mart, Friday, at 2 p.m. FOR SALE, Sillc Worms and' Mulberry- Trees.—Apply to Mr. Aicken, Chemist. . , XV r ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply T ¥ immediately to J. Odium, Royal George Hotel, Newmarket. ; WANTED, a thororough good Female Cook; references required.—Mrs Kidd, Commercial Hotel. Shertiand-atreat. ; ' WANTED, good Tailoressesi—Apply J. Phillips, Tailor, Queen-street. W "ANTED, immediately ,a Small Goods Baker; well' recommended.— John. Buchanan. Oustom-Houge-street. ■ WANTED, respectable Farm Labourer for country; must milk; a good' home . —R. &R. Duder, Devonport, North Shore. ; - "ANTED, the Public to inspect 26 Varieties of Basket Work, exhibited at the Agricultural Exhibition by Thomas Cole, Basket Maker, Queen-street, opposite the Albert Hotel. W "ANTED, a Situation by a Young Lady, as Travelling Companion or Go verness.—Apply by | letter to Governess, this office; . • • WANTED, a respectable Lad for the^ Bakery Business. — Apply Glasgow- Bakery, Wellington-street. 'ANTED, a first-class Cook (Male or Female). Must have good references. . —Apply Star Hotel, to-morrow evening, before 7 p.m. ' WANTED, a sharp Boy; also an Apprentice,—G. Bryett, Tailor, Short land Cresceut. - j WANTED, Single Farm Men and Female Servants at Hannaford'ir Registry, Queen-street. ' WANTED, a good Horseshoer and jobber; constant employment and good wages.—Apply James Mclntyre, Onehunga. ■ W "AN TED Known, W. H. Dampier's advertisement will appear at the back of this paper to-morrow. ■ • - W "ANTED. Hotel Waitress (Waikato). _ Hannaford's Registry. | .TntTANTED, 2 Carters, also 6 Navvies. T t ' None but competent men need apply.— W. & G. Winstone. W "ANTED to Sell/ a Singer Sewing Machine, in good working order.— Apply to Mrs. Thos. Laybourn,: Russell-street, Great North Road. ; ANTED, a good General Servant.— References •■ required. —Apply Mrs Ware, Salisbury-street, Parnell.1 rjlO Drapers.—Wanted, an assistant .JL Draper.—Milne and Choyce. ■ . ; W "AN TED, immediately, a smart Girl as Housemaid.—Apply Mrs. Courtayne,; Princes-street. ] WANTED, a good Shoeing Smith for — the Waikato.—Apply Epsom Forge> "ANTED, a good Machinist and and Learners.—Apply W. Parker's Boot Factory, Wakefleld-street, W "ANTED, two Machinists to the boot i trade: constant employment, and good wages.—Brookes' Blue Boot.: Queen-street. W "ANTED KNOWN, just arrived, a beautiful lot of Tweeds, from which we make Trousers for 215.—1. Phillips, Tailor, Queen street; " ■ ; W" ANTED, a Generall Servant ; one that can milk; references required.—- Mrs Beck, Mount Albert. , W" ANTED, strong Boy as Apprentice to the Baking and Confectionery Busi i ness; also, an Improver.—Apply J. Leslie, Union Bakery, Parnell. , - ~' , \ 'W/"ANTED, Cash Purchasers to'know ioiT'T'"1 ■'• thatlsell at Town Prices, andsupply superior articles,.especially Tkasj My Super lative MiXTtTRK'at 3s per lb. is a treat.' Every )Odyshould try it. I have a godd;lTamily Tea 2s and 2s 6d; Refined Sugars,, from did per lb.; Coffe'e'roasted and ground on tnepremises fresh daily.—W. 8. Colling.'Grocer, Parnell. j ANTED KNOWN, that ,H, -Wilson and Co., Steam4 Coffee: Pepper, and Spice Works, Masefleld's Buildings, Albert street, Auckland, roquest the attention of the trade and the public generally to the fact that' they- use none but the finest Plantation Coffee and the best Chicory in their Coffee Mixtures. Coffee Roasted ;and Ground, and Pepper Ground for the trade at vbby moderate charges, j -, iTFJSTjjE ■ ;are shewing, a, good -variety pi TT" Seasonable^Dress.Materials,! Youths' and Men's Straw' Hats, Cheap" Trimmings, Rib bons, &c; also a variety of useful Goods, all at low prices.-1 .Saturdays 'excepted.rwe close at 8 o'clock.—R. French'B Cheap-Drapery, Hobsbn "strfeet;.» ;-r-v;H L r -;•■'•■ .■■;.■■' v>*'. .--"^ -> | \JTT ANTED, 100 Navvies for;the Waikato: ; Y,T Railway.—Apply on theworks.Ghaup'o;'' or to the Manager of the Wellington and Nelson streets .works. , Highest wages'- given. ;<— D; '•T»7TANTED, a Billiard' Marker.—Apply VY to W. Flood, Auckland .Club.'. j WIANTED,;; a i smart Youth.—Apply to W. Flood, Auckland Club, Shortlana street. ~,■,. -}~ ~...-. ;,.,.■.; , - : r,- -./.-p-,;,;• j W ANTED to Sell, 50 Dozen Josephine Kid Gloves,.2s.6d per pair. Large Stock Two-button Gloves,, 2s, 2s 6i, 3s. Also a Lot bf Ne^w^Hats, 'Bonnets/.Flowers, and. Ribbons ','■■ latest fashion; The'Largest]Stock of Gloves in Auckland.—W. EYRE, Enniskillen, House, ..yictoria-street^, ,:- ~. -;..,. -~-.- ;■*'-.:-; j,' .V&TANTED, a! girl, for the Tailoring;'. SsiriV' must be handy with" the heedle>—Wv B. Meldram, Tailor. Shortland-streek ■■ - "IBgllEa WANTED- 'a !gpb'df General Servant ■!— , , £jVMrs;Batger,;Graftoh Road. ' ]J TTp t.:e: b,; f ; at o-n1 c ej _3o FIRST-CLASS BUSHMEN. j None other need apply*- j H\l ■; - ■ ■ '■; '-•: / IV.'XO':} TI 0 ! 1 GUTHRIE & LARNACH CO., •r; <■ ;•;-\ ■' ■■ ■ •:; .■ -~ : . ■- ■ Queen-street.1 to Sell, a lirst-class' new ,',' IT .Waggonette; also a good second-hand; Dog-cart, light aad heavy Spring Carts ; :alsp! a ■ new Harvest .Waggon. —A. Mackie, .Royal Standard Carriage and Spring Factory, Durham 'street, Auckland. W" ANTED, a good general hand j con stant employment; piece'-or week.— Jame'3T. Camp, Tailor, Cambridge./ - : ,; ; ! mWENTY smart Boys -Waited - for, JL " picking Strawberries; also, tbiee Men.— Wm.. Mason, Ponsonby Nurseries.. "VTO. 3 Co. AR.y.'—Company, Parade -L^l To-morrow (Friday) Evening, 7.30 o'clock. LOST, about'"Union-street, on Tuesday, the 12th. 801 l Recrfsier of No. 4 Class Newton East School; Finder- will-be rewarded by returning same to the SohooL—W. Johnacn. TD^OB SALE, a Box Mangle withgood dC? , will. —Mr; ■ Stevsjnson,' Grocer,: Newton .\ROl3d.;;. .•.-■■ '•: ■' :;.- '._;- htUi t •■) ;,,''■ . j to Let; ; furnishea} m ,-C3L-dnfurm'sh^—For address apply ai' Wa .(XniQUIS-Dr, SkfKejf l appafehtiy" ldf i'lsdrae; ;JD' WJvalue.—Apply at thra office.; .^,;.;i;rrr i m O T-H;E>" BUR'OESSES OSF" JL ONBHUNGA* . . j^c|^)ißß and <3-KNTLBattKN-;-^J4t?ine reauestof •a.large number offrlehds,' I begll to' offeFmvßeli asac Candidate for the Office of MaVbrrtrnßtuiK to my past services in the Council;^ a-BasSoit rtO'thehighernonbur. 7 7., ,v. *' ■ tr-r -xrT ' ;j, lYour,laithfulServant,'. . .; :. \§ \ h/tV;\':'. ' G. CODLIN-



.._.. .„.„„_...„ : C,c^,iJ..3?-E l^-.ec.ti«i2l.-.,.. ,-. Vt BOUNTIES ACT, 1876/' AND THE L_J^ " REGULATION OF LOGAL ELECT IONS ACT,' 1876." ' ..._... ; KPiSOM RIKTNG-EDEN COUNTY. +i,Tn^« °eing bub one Candidate nominated fdr hereb dccia 1 Councillor in the above Riding, I , Richard Upy-. the candidate'so nominated,.duly elected. B;' GREENE, ■ ■ Returning Ofßcer. i Epsom; 13th November, '1878.- •:' . j^EC TI ON of COUNCILLORS; COUNTY OF MANTJKAU--OTAHUHU BIDING. ■ Declaration of the Poll. The following is tho number of iyotes received by each candidate at. the above election : _ James Robertson, 138 Samuel; Luke, IM. ' ' ' , .: John Gordon, 93. • I, therefore,, declare James Robertson 'andl Samuel Luke uuly elected. . THOMAS GKAHAM, ReturningOfflcer.: ! Otahuhu, 13th November, 1878.' - ; ' For Sale. FOR SALE, in Cook-street, a 4-roomed Verandah' Cottage; good well and tank freehold corner allotment...Price, £100.—Apply at Robert Burns Hotel, Union-street. IJIOR SALE, the Uood-wlll of a Box 7. *^™™'*. DIOR SALE, a 4-rbomed Cottage; good ■MJ garden in front.—Apply Scotia Hotel. THE undersigned have FOR SALE— Grade Shorthorn Bullai fit for service, Vo,^^- frd nidam^tbsr "imported Bulls «r g^ni^'J:arl of Der°y <28,o02), 25th Baron Wetherby (27,981), and 9tb Colonel Treguhte? tte young bulls all got by Duke of Cambridge winner of lsiymze in his class at the late Also, ■ i n S! rf Hereford Bulls, descended in an unbroken line for nearly2o years, fromimported Cows ; got by the imported Bulls Captain Commodpre, Duke of Edinburgh. Lord Pa*, mure, Earl of Kent, Robin Hood, &c. Price-20 guineas and 25 guineas each. ■•' - * rlce -■■'■■' MACLEAN &.CO. '. STOR SALE O RVLE ASEi T3- .f Firat-rate Baking, Confectionery and Biscuit Manufacturing Business, established 15 : £w' ?- ell-? 1 lt°atod in a populoas district, doing alarge family trade. The premises are FreeholcT consisting, jrf a. Large Shop, .with commodious D wellmg-houße,Bakehouse, Store, Stables j Cart shedsattached. The Working Plant, Machinery, and Fittings are of the best description.. Sat& factory reasons, are- given for selhng For full particulars apply to' '■ ■ J' M. &J. MOWBRAY, . ; '••■•- Queen-street.; ' TEIOR SALE,: a Cash Business. No -1 , opposition.—J. Robley, 25, Grey-street <rT / Lan(l' aU fenced in, 3 Paddocks, all m grass, 5-roomed Cottage, cow-shed, .pi g sfr£ &c-' 28 miles South of Auckland.-S. Vaile Land Agent, Shortland-street. :■ '&2FW -WKLL-BUH/r HOUSE of four tZ hT^ ii 4 rooms an«i wash-house, &c, with freehold allotment 50 x 100, at Mount Eden.-S Vaile. House and Land Agent. Shortland-street £4 H& —Excellent Farm of 88 acres of First £=£t £ I&af h&nd ' all Priced and in grass, Pto^nr % T£ &Td> Plenty.of ornamental trees K e a °L ■ ros mJ--. l,ar^! dair 7. stock-yard, &c iS, esZrtTa^d^rlet HOU^ Land' Estate aiS^^^^^Si jDIA to fiIOOO LENT, o^ Building Society Sv^.n™«™ IKin3l,V? B> or on otner terms to suit Dorrowers.-C. Wuliamson, Estate agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. £4750^^— TO Market Gardeners-14 acres rJrV^^' Onehunga,' fenced in the paddocks and in grass.-S.- Vaile, House, and Land Agent, Shortland-atreet. | £290 K e ftTlT and. well-anished Cottage ■ttt \°& 5 ooms and scullery, tank, &c, with freehold comer -allotment. 25 minutes wallJ from Post-offlce.-S.; Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortlane-street. . "»"" T^ OR SALE, Valuable Property at Pon w^r,o So? br' consisting ofnewly-built six-zoomed' House, large Tank and Well, &c, with one acre allotment having frontage to two good streets. Price, £000. Terms, £200 cash, -balance on m^ga^e; (? r,hoa9. e with half the,allotment, £0)0. Remainder of .allotment, £120.-Apply to ■iiiiT• J^H^^j°£2sJt,,.^.Qll peri-3ti-eet. . , ,* | ;:...■:,■■ i'O'Let;.■.: T j , TO- LET,- 3-roomed Cottage in Victoria-street ;" "rent, 6s.—M. Foley Grocer, corner of HobsdnWd Victoria-streets, f' rilO LET, a- comfortable Cottage, corner: o^pie^^T^l^^^3^9'^^6B^^ npO LET, a 5-roomed House in Wakefield '=*=,: street.,-two good Tanks.—Apply fti W. Culpan; Wakefleld-street. ,-., /. , * , :^.: tj - B^XON.'S " .Famous Wellington: Soda , .';.Water.—Up-stairs Bar,,ThistleHoteUl I FTIQ LET,. a Four-rodmed . Cottage "in c:jjj "Newton.—Scotia Hotel.'Hobsdr/Tgtreei,, j fTIO LET, a House and Shop in Wyndham ,^-^9tree*' near *he Catholic" Chapel; rent/ 12a 6d per weeklj-Mr. Buchanan, Wharf. ; ~ \ fTIOLet, inPamell, -neat and comfort ■ A i ;able Cottage overlooking the Domain and . Harhoui;; rent, 12s.—Apply to Adam Laybourne, Fort-Street..,,. ':' . ;.., ru ,'...'r.' '":...,\ '".-.'Ji -, V^-'* S 110 LET, a, Fiye-roomed Cottage pii'tlie r- New' North Road; with half-acre of! grass land; rent, moderate to a,good tenant".—For address apply atithis. pfflce..^.,^ nnO LET, a large-Shop, with Dwelling- JL house^ corner of Wellesley. and Lome. streets.—Apply on the'premises to W. Crowther. mO LET, Dairy gFarm :at i Surrey 3 Hills JL Estate, Newton, .good; 'Dwelling-house, large cow-Bheds, with every, convenience, and 85 acres of1 laid';5 position' unequaled.—Apply to Robert.Rose, Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-, Btreef.* ' ' * • • ;.,„;>" ::% : j '■ TT\O LET, at.the' Market House, for ronfe;" ; JL; two,^pr three years-^-YARDS jsuitablfi for Joiner's workshops, Stone Cutters, !Coal-j or Firewood Dealers, &c, with or without use of ;Weighbridge. ■'■'--. .n'.tr^^ t..-{ .v., ■~ .- :. : j t . : TO LET, at the-Market House, for one. two,: .or three years—Large and Commodious Yards, * jWith Stables, suitable for Livery purposes, "Bus •Proprietors, Car tors* &c. • m t i . ■ TO LET, at the Market House,: for/ one* tw<v or three years^-AH or part of one;wine of the Market House, suitable for. Produce Dealers, Corn Merchants, Furniture Bazaar, Auction" Mart, Workshops, Public Baths, &c. TO-LBT, ,at the Market House, for one, two,1 or three years, Stalls in the best position, suitable for Butchers,h Basket-makers, Wood Turners, Fruiterers, Grocers, Prov.sion Dealers '• &c, &c. !i rt ■ '- - <• ■■■' ■ i RENTS small, and no taxes. ' i . R. C. GREENWOOD, j ! ■'•' i ■'.-",. ■ • .'■. .Market Inspector.: - INt THE ESTATE OF THOMAS DAY ;-■ -.i .LESLIE, DECEASED. All Claims against; the above estate must be rendered to ' the undersigned/: on*' or before MONDAY next, the 18th day of, November, 1878. _. „ . . / w. h. kissling; Shortland-street, , Auckland, llth November, 1878. niTY O F AU C X LAN D.' i ■~.- . - .. , CITY .RATES.:; ".; ci ■. L? ■■.: i Notice is hereby given that Legal Proceedings will be taken after the Ist proximo, for all Rates inarrear. - - • ..--:' „• -(■ :. i " : y; p.AirPHILIPSj; ! 1 ■: ;.;;.■....,-.;,: ~i y,. ... ..;.::. Town Clerk.i Town Clerk'a Office, November It, 1878. ;,■ -' i • /^RAZINA,; forV^Horses^iOtara -GroVe : 3JHI jFawn EasV'Tamjaki .^(late:,'Loverock;'B). Bighteeapeoce a. week.^-*J. Murray. \ '„ .^..-pANY-ffiprafEDK; ;; jfei \ The Directors haver,iJii3'dayv.mj,de a.Call the ! fourth) of Threepence per share on the Capita !of the Company, .payable to the Manager,' at i< I Company's Ofnce,vjl3.7s,rJnsurance Buildings ; Auckland, on or before Wednesday, the tl November,lß7B.-iT-•?.■.-■■ J -,:'r!Vv.>...j'; ,■■-; ■ JOHN R. RANDBRSON, , ; •,_;,-;' r- Manager,



I « :m-'i;<>;- :HF;':tf >>i';'L- rr>^ c c s. The Tenders for'Additionß at Newniarket sre • ,to be delivered on SATURDAY; the 16th inst. at 12 o'clock. . : > ! JAMES WRIGLEY, , ~_.. ... ~ Architect.' m ob vi l d c r s. Tenders witf be received until noon on MON sAK'ivthinstont'5 AK'ivthinstont' for al-Villa at Devonport,- North Shore. Plans, &c;, to be seen at toy office. W. F, HAMMOND, A.8.1, 8.A., jJ3 & 43, Insurance Buildings. Architect : ...Meetings;'. £( IT V OF AUCKLAND, '■ ELECTION OF MAYOR. : In pursuance of the "'Municipal Corporations' and "Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876." I, Henry Ridings, Returning Officer of the City of Auckland, hereby give notice thatan Election > will be held on WEDNESDAY, the 27th instant, or the Election of'a duly qualified person as Mayor ofthe said City. Candidates will require to be' Nominated on or before Noon of TUESDAY, the 19th instant, ana to deposit the sum of ten pounds. Any per son nominating a Candidate must deliver,'at the Council Offices, before noon of the day above stated, a Nomination Paper, signed bytheper ™n«d thereon b. Candidate, ana two P isw f?r qu?,Med t0 voteat such Election. Papers can be procured on application at the Office of the Town Clerk HENRY RIDINGS. City Council Offl<^' Nav^a^^"™* T^U^lgggMlD^^^^- East Schoolroom, WeUesley-street, on SATUR DAY, thel6th mat, at 1.30 p.m. HENRY WORTHENGTON, November 8,1878. Chairman, • THE MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE'COMPANY; ' Established 1824. CAPITAL ONE MILLION STERLING. REVBNTTE. . ■ - '.- i: JS» •'••■■ -•■ "•• ■JS2 •• •• •• ..196,720 J876 ... 224,014 ■• ':__i_ •• 265-"8 FIRE RISKS on all Insurable Property taken at Lowest Rates of Premium. N.B.—All Losses will be paid here with liber ality and despatch. Agent for the Provincial District and City of Auckland. . .JOHN R. RANDERSON, No. 5, Insurance Bnildings, Queen-street. JJ^ A C E'S A T TUAK AY. * wftf£^ual^ ces '¥ -Tnafcau will be held on the 26th day of December, 1878. . Particulars in future issue. ■ JOHN COLLINS, -■■'-- For Tußkau Race Committee. C 1 ORB Y'S-MATE GOLD MINING ' COMPANY (LIMITED). The Directors have this day made a Call (the second) of Threepence per Share on the Capital of the Company, payable to the Manager, at the Company's Office. No. 5. Insurance Buildings, on or before Wednesday, January Bth, 1879, JOHN R. RANDERSON. Auckland, November 12,1878. na Ser» Jg:O R O;U GH OF PARN EL L. ANNUAL ELECTION OF MAYOR. L. James Herbert Home, Returning Omcer of the Borough of Parnoll, hereby notify that the Annual Election of Mayor for such Borough will be held on "WEDNESDAY, the 27th of November, 1878. And I appoint" FRIDAY, the 15th of Novem ber, 1878, as the Day, and the Borough Council Office, Manukau Road, as the place' for the Nomination of Candidates. , Dated this Bth of November, 1878. . (Sigaed) ,;;.', J. h. HORNE. _ '" ReturningjOfficer. ~~ TO-MORROW, NOON. MARKET-DAY. AUCTION SALE. POULTRY— Fowls, Turkeys, Ducks. c Geese, Pigeons; smallPigs,&c. P R O,D U C,B,i &c.^3o tons Superior Flour, Sharps, 3 cases Canterbury Bacon and Hams in , cloth, 25 Hams in cloth, Auckland, Raglan, and Waikato .Bacon and Hams, Cheese, 'Butter, •Honey, -Beef; Pork;, new and«old Potatoes, Onions, Vegetables.. - * - ■ ' i ■ GROCERIES;1 &c. Teas, Sugars^ -Coffee, Cocoa; Rice, Arrowroot, Cornflour, Starch, Blue. Soda, Soap; "Pickles; Salmon; Salad'OiUcVineear, Mustard, Canary Seed; Nuts, Candles, Currants. • Raißins, Blacking; Vestas,' Matches, White Lead, Paint Oil, 1 tank Eleme Raisins. 7 ■■■'■" f- ":, Q FURNITURE-PEPARTMENT. - ••uriiT ''one lJCLodk'P.a^ ■■>' • Under Distraint foriientj:—Household Fnrni ture>nd Eflects, largeVTables, Mattfesaes, Tow, Horse-hair, Hair,; Teasiug Machine, two Sewing ■'Machines..;:-:',...,.,,. v ,,- -~,,,v ~,..,.;....., ~ ■-- Alargeand varied assortment of Fdrniture. &c., for. Parlour,-Dining-room, Bed-room, and Kitchen,>both new and second-hand; Carpets. Glass and Karthenware, Platedware, Looking Glasses, Ranges. Pictures, Clocks,' Boots, lot of Clothes. &c., &C, &C, a'large'handsome Cedar Wardrobe andrr Hanging: Press,- New Iron Bed steads. .. ENTIEMEN wishing to do the ,:economicin their purchases of .Cigars by the box, and Fancy-Tobaccos in quantity, will be.most liberally dealt with by the undersigned." forcash.-F. Whitenead, Dealer in Cigar! and Importer; :of i Tobaccos; India and China Tea Warehouse. - OTJNT EDEN' BAPTIST SUNDAY- V iSOHOOL ANNIVERSARY. The Anniversary, Services ,will be held inthe schoolroom next Lord's Day,'when Sermons wilE> be.preached as" follows!:^/ In the Morning,_at ll.by Mr. Wm. Beaumont ~,„,, „ . Afternoon, at 3, by Rev., A. W. Webb- L - .:„ >Eveningj at)6.3o,by,Mr.i J. Brame;^ . A.9 ollection wjllbe made after,each Service, in aid of the Sohool. : : -; * • n » On. the following ' T UESDAY, I9tti instant, there will Ibe the usual Public Meeting, in the School-room, commencing at 7.30, when, Rev. a. V. .Webb:will preside, and addresses will be delivered by Mepsrs. ,L. W.' Eaton^J.-Bramei R. 8.. Shalders,;C. Blomneld;:and j.-BifeetowT Refreshments .will; be .provided during;' the evening.'' Admission, Is. •,.<.•.,. -: ~^ FTEK .reading"the ~ following • {from. -* , Tuesday's Star) :—•• The. Public are' in vited to hear a Case in Magistrate's' Court on Thursday next, brought by- Mr QSfei against me. ,^-Edward ; L;-Green?' The: Public rare asked to read the case decided to-day at R.M.'Court—W . J. r Offer, v. E. L. Green, Treasurer to' Education Board. Verdict for plaintiff o*uill issues. Costs. Gil 9s. J^^^^.l^ IOR WAITAJK.A DIKIiCT. " ' ■""*" The fast and fayqurite p.s.; ' ■ v. -j ;. ;; HAURAKIV V ■' Captain Holmes, . will leaye the" Ohehunga Wharf as above TO-MORROW (Friday), at 10 o'clocka.m. •_• ... ; , . ' k ■ For freight or passagptapply: to. ' • ' A. CUNNINGHAM,. , ■. - ' ' Auckland; or Onehunga. Orders to-collect Goods left at the stores of Guthrieand Larnaoi Go.'s (Limited), or atW J. Hurst andCo.'s, Queen-stareet, will meet with prompt despatch. . YOUNG Men,'s Christian Association corner of Wellesley and Albert-street.— Usual Week Nagbt MeetiE« This (Thursdayl Evening, 7.30. Alliare invited. Strangers wel comed. •- ' -'■"■■' v . . : OST, between Mr Mahonv's Office aii"<¥ , Mr, .jEtaWa,.Carver. Ponsonby^ agS cation of a Building at New' Plymouth. A^re ward wili be g!ven by leaving the same at Mr Henderson's, Painter, Wyndham-stoeer LOYAL PAkJMELJL LOUGE, I.OAJ.TTT r --M^U. X ..A.D. '~,.. - A^HnPm ir^ 6■ members ef the above f k fm2Xm-&X-tyS!i&22£± *e°jM)stear attend ; the Oddfellows'HallkParnell I^BPffi|fl?.-SATUEDAf. ffISaSS Sy^jaw/KK 1 at half-past 2 o'clock, for the iMsfM;isi«BßurJPOße °* tollowing the re- SKfli^™^? 3' ou? late- Brother - rWWJtW'^rw^^^a ; Besw|ok., to : their last ■'"AsisSsSiSiSSi"resiinjf■' .place'.1 ■; Mfiinhers" of other Lodges are respecSfnUy invited to attend. M Regalia: White Gloves. *. .: .•; - ■■:■•■ :l Bf order of the N,G, - ■ ,< ', E. 0. WEAVER, • ,"'<..' ■;. ■ . Secretary*.