SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

rrtnir -nrATiTR I This Kvcnlnsr, 8.52 HIGH WATER| To . morrowMorMnßigu SCJNSBT.—This Kvenlng, 6.37 . SUNKIBE.—To-Morrow Mornintr. 4.60 MOON'S AGB.-Last Quarter, 14th, 10.40 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Hero, 8.9., Thomas, from Sydney Stella, Government steamer Glenelg, s.s, Steplionson, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

LJST EVENING. Argyle. S.S., Crawlora.for -Whangarei

IMPORTS.

Per 0.8. Hero, from Bydney-150 casoa_ ourrantp, 3 Uvo horeos. 2 live Berkshire pigs, 205 i cases. 3a quarter oaakß, 512 Backs boneduat, 320 matß augar, 19i gunnies Bngar, 321 rolls mattiag, 5 casks, Cl orates, 573 boxes tea.

Tho 5.9. Hero arrlvoa from Sydney this raora- Jnsj. having left on 3rd Instant. P«**DBel*- Wk Murdoch. Mrs Medcall »nd 3 ohUdren. Mr and Mrs Brlttain and 3 ohildren, Mesers a. w. Blnney and Hardlner. Tho Government steamer SteUa arrived in harbour this morningr-

Wolfe's Aromatic Sohikdam SOHNAPPS.to induce tho destruction and prevent tho im proper ÜBe of their wrappers and labels, and Urns farther proteot the Publi« against fraud and deception, have enclosed In the -wrappers, or ander he labfel on the quart bottles, since Ist Ootobor, 1878, and continue to enclose in bvbbx DAY'S PACKING! THRODQBOUT THK ***{* THRSK fiIORDBRS, whloh aro drawn upon the undersigned, ana which will be cashed by them on presentation. To secure these Gifts, the PubUo must be carefu to ask for. and acooptjiothtoc but, the Gknuink Udolpho WoLFf fl 80=5^Vro onr name upon the top label, M. Moss ffi 00. Wynyard Lane, Sydney ■ ■

Mail Notice.

Mails wth. Closb as undbh.— TatrftSDAY, ioth instant. For Noumea, per Dapbno, at 9a.m. For Walwora, Te Kapa, Craigieburn, ana Warkworth, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Waitara, per Rowena, at 11 a-.m. For Coromandel, per CoromanAol, at 2.30 p.m. For Levuka and Suva, per Taiaroa, at 3 p.m. For Mangawai, per iTingul, at 3 p.m. For Tauranga, OhinDmutu, and OpotJkl, per Glenelg, at 4 p.m. Fbidat, llth instant. • For Chatham Islands, per Island Lily, at II a.m For Australian Colonies, per Hero, at S p.m. S. B. Bias. OhioL Postmaster, Chief FOSt-offloo. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, etc.

November 9,1881.

Theatre Royal—Cary's Qperatio Company, " Le3 Cloohes do Corneville," 8 p.m. Lome-street Hall~Oarey's Minstrels, S p.m. Choral Hall—Mra Revitt'a Annual Concert, 8 P.m.

Newmarket Primitive Mothodlst Chapel — Tea and Entertainment, €.30 p.m.

' Devonport Hall—Bohemian Dramatic Club: HaUidasV Comedietta-" After the Honeymoon " —8 p.m.

Masonlo Hall, OnehuDfja — Grand Variety Entertainment for the benefit of Widow Book hurst and orphans, 8 p.m.

Birth.

GAB!&AN>'-At Havelook-street. on November 8, the mto of Edward Gargun of a Bon,

Death.

ROEBUCK.—On November 9th, at her late resi dence, Angleeoa-streot, KUen, the beloved wite ot Thomas Koabuok, attod 47 years,— Thames and Leeds papers pleaso copy. The funeral will take plaoo on Friday next Ilthinat., at 2.30 n,m> Friends pleaeo accept thi9 invitation.

THOMPSON.-On November Bth, Mary Ann Thompson, ARed 65 years. The funeral will leavo her son s reaWenoo at Z o*olook to-morrow. 10th Instant Friends please accept this invitation.

Notices of Correspondents.

We hava enough correspondence on hand to fill a complete issue of the paper. Several capital letters on the prbceedlngs at Parihaka—some of thorn in type—have boon reluctantly laid on one Bide from day to day, until events have made them obsolete in their present form. Joiitf Kelly.—ln the crowded state of our columns, we cannot open up a long correspon dence on the conditional immortality doctrine, oven it suoh a discussion were suited to a secular paper. Local Government Administration.—Mr A. Potter's letter on this suttfect is too long; for publication.

The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, The Morning News and The Echo.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9,1851.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistaac For the future in the distance* And the good that we can do.

Parliament having been dissolved by pro clamation yesterday, the writs for the election of the new Parliament must, in terms of the Regulation of Elections Act, be issued forthwith, and made returnable within forty days. The various Returning Officers have been advised that the writs will accordingly be dated from to-morrow (the 10th of November). Nominations must take place not more than ten days nor less than five days before the election, The pollings in all the electoral districts through out the colony will be held-on the same day. Under these arrangements, the elec tioas will come off about the second week in December,

There is very little hews from Parihaka to-day» Speculation iB rife in camp as to the contents of the telegram ■which caused Messrs Bry cc and Rolleston to leave abruptly for Opunake and dismiss the body of con stabulary that had been assembled to carry out the work of demolishing the houses of strange natives assembled at Parihaka. The telegraph office having been closed since 10.30 this morning, the mystery is un solved, but not improbably some condition imposed by Sir Arthur Gordon with reference to the reserves awarded to the natives by the Koyal Commission, and sanctioned by Parliament, is at the bottom of it. His Excellency will probably insist that these reserves shall not be alienated from the natives until Parliament has had an opportunity of re-consideringits previous decisioov This, of course, is merely a guess, but there are circumstances that give it an air of probability.

Dr. Waliis_ addressed a thinly-attended meeting of City West electors last evening, in St. James's Hall, and obtained a vote of confidence. We are compelled to hold over our report. . ,

For the convenience of visitors to Mr Buckland'a tale at Penrose to-morrow, a special train will leave Auckland at eleven o'clock.

The members of tho Bohemian Dramatic Club will give an entertainment this even ing in the Devenport Hall, consisting of "After tho Honeymoon," and Halliday'n two-act comedy) '■ Checkmate,"

It is decided to hold the Auckland Horticultural Exhibition in the Choral Hall, on the 16th and lfth inst. 'The com mittee were desirous of having the show in Mr A. Bucklnncl's ehed in Durham-street, but the wool business rendered it imprac ticable. A good exhibition is expected this season, and it is hoped that the public will liberally patronise so laudable an under taking. Schedules of prizes may bo obtained from the secretary, at tha Museum, or from the seedsmen in Queen-street,

The larrikin element seems strong at Ponsonby. "VVe noticed lately the wilful damage that' was done to the fencing of St. Stephen's Ohurch. On Friday last, i whilst the Key I>. Runciman was in the vestry, he heard several Btones thrown at the build ing, one of which smashed a window. The committee of the church by advertisement elsewhere, offer a reward of £2 on | convic tion of the guilty party, and are determined to put down this wilful destruction of pro perty with "a strong hand. We sincerely hope that tbo perpetrators of this outrage may be speedily brought to punishment. :

Several gentleman having expressed a great wish to hear Mrs Bernard Moore's lectures on nursing, that lady has decided to give a course ol three lectures on the subject at the rooms of the Y.M.CA. whi<Sh shall be open to both ladies and gentlemen. She has been induced to do this from the idea that in this country where there are such large numbers of men liable to sickness and accidents, in the bush and elsewheres to whom a nurse is unattainable, a know ledge of nursing is really necessary. It is to be hoped that those for whose benefit this is intended will avail themselves of the opportunity of acquiring much useful in formation on this important subject, Col. Haultain has kindly promised to preside at these lectures. The first lecture will be on Friday next, at 7.30 p.m. The course of lectures to ladies will be given again at the Young Women's Institute, the first to be delivered ou Saturday afternooD,l2th inst., at 3 o'clock.

At the annual meeting of St. James' Mutual Improvement Association on Mon day night, Mr S. Coskrie in the chair, the hon. treasurer (MrE. W. Burton) submitted the report of the committee, which recorded the results of a highly prosperous session, and spoke of an unprecedented degree of interest and animation in the carrying oat of .the prescribed literary work. Mr West (hon. secretary) then, made the annual statement of accounts, which showed that there was a credit balance of £9 2s lOd. The'report and balance sheet were unanimously adopted. Various proposals for the amendment of the rules, andnotably for the abrogation of the prohibition against the discussion of religions subjects were considered and then . negatived. The meeting also , decided not to establish a cricket club in connection with the asso ciation. The election of officer* was then p oceeded with. Messrs A, Short, B.W, Burton, E. Cooper and W. J. Napier had been nominated for the position of chair man, but Messrs Napier and Burton de* clined to stand, and a ballot was therefore, taken to decided between Messrs Cooper and Short. It resulted in Mr Short's favour. Mr E. West was elected secretary, Mr Wilson Skeen, treasurer, and Messrs Dignan, G. E; Purchas and B, L. Skeen the committee; while Messrs A. E. Steele and Ji dagger were appointed auditors.

We call attention to Mrs Rovitt's annual concert this evening in the Choral Hall, for which an excellent programme has twen prepared.

Mr A. B. Maston, from AV&erlca, will give a lecture tomorrow Evening '(Thurs day), in th» Christians' Meeting Hoiise, Cook-street, on "Lessons from tho Life and Death t>f Pres'iderit tsarfiela, rt vota^ mencing at 5?.30.

The membe.i'3 oi the Auckland Society of Arts will hold an exhibition in. black arid white to-morrow of ternoon,from one to five o'clock^whrch will be open free to the pubiW, In the evening a conversaEioiie and Social reunion will be held,seteletiona of music, etc.

Messtß K. C. Carr and John Jenkins were nominated yesterday afternoon, at Newmarket Hall, aa representatives of Farnell Riding, in the County Council of Eden, and as there wore no'othev candidates, those gentlemen were elected. Mr Henry Richards waß the Returning Officer.

Several strangers were brought ftp this morning at the Police Court, ahd charged before E. Isaacs, Esq., Justice of the Peace, with drunkenness. They expressed their regret, and to-day beinc; a royal holi day, they were, on protuiso of keeping the day as loyal citizens, allowed the privilege of free men. The remanded cases will bo taken to-morrow.

Among the riovelties at the North Shore which were offered to holiday 66e&ers, were a cluster of royal birthday poems, by John Howe, vte., " Tis never too late to mend," " The Land League," and "Life in an Auckland pub," all possessing merit, the first being by far the best composition of the three.

There was a good attendance nt the Thoatro Royal last ovoninjr, The interest 1 ing comic opera, "lies Cloches do Corne villo" ■was repeated With m'ueu. 'success. This evening, being the oVoninfj of the Prince of Walea's Birthday, additional at tractions will be introduced, including a splendid tableau of Britannia, with solo and chorus, illustrative of England's glory.

The nomination of candidates for the Manukau Riding of the Waitcmata County Council, was taken on Monday the 7th inst., by Mr Seaman, the Returning Officer for the County, at the Titirangi Schoolroom, Mesßrs George Laing 'and Charles I'limson Murdoch Oelng the candidates; and. on Tues day the Bth, at the WaikomiU Fublio Hall, Mr William Buchanan Cant well being the only candidate nominated for the Wai komiti'Kiding's that gentleman was declared duly elected. The poll for the former will be taken on the 16th, at the Titirangi and Whatipu Sohookoom*

The Loyal Orange procession started from the Newton Hall at 10.15 this morning, with silken banners, gold lettered and moitoed, accompanied by itunter's excellent band in full strength. The leading' carriage was occupied by the principal officers of the Lodges. About 150 .members walked, followed by aurburban brethren in grim and dusty cars. Tbo band played merrily through Qacen-strcet, and the members in costume proceeded on their route to Mr Bucklaad's paddock at Komner.i, for the special purpose ot carrying out the holiday programme.

We are £>lad to hear thai a practical movementhas been set on foot with respect to the manufacture of Portland cement from the large deposits of limestone existing in the Katno Coal Company's property at Whangarei. A small company has been floated,and the necessary plant—a small one at first—will_ be ready jEor work in about five weeks. It is proposed to manufacture the cement on the principle adopted by Mr Dccimua Atkinson. The Government require a consignment of 170 tons, and a firm at Napier is prepared to take 70 tons.ao that the now local industry of the Auckland Provincial District will speedily have a fair trial. We may mention that ths facilities for the manufacture of the cement are unequalled, the limestone and coal being in close proximity.

The anniversary of the Pioneer Lodge tudependent Order of Oddfellows was cele brated last evening by a concert and ball, which was held in the Lome-street Hall, and contrary to general expectations, proved a decided success. It was estimated that about 450 were present at the concert, which was divided into three parts, and all the contributors acquitted themselves to the evident satisfaction of the audience. About 100 couples remained for the ball, and as the music was excellent nttd the cater ing of the best description-, it is needless to say thai the dancing was thoroughly enjoyed until an early hoar this morning. We may . mention that the Pioneer Lodge has initiated 312 members since 1878 ; has paid away £138 for Sick Fund; £60 for Funeral Fund ; and has now a balance in hand of £7-18*30 that great credit Is due to the officers for having worked the financial affairs of the Lodge into such a creditable position in such a short time. Bro. Masscy acted as M.O. ': ..K :4

The following officers of the Good Samari tan Lodge, Ncn B, 1.0. G.T., were instal led is oilUie yesterday evening for the current quarter by Bro. Sjms, D.G.W.C.T., as sisted by Bro. Newton, J. W.M., and Bro. Holtori, J.D.M. :-W.C.T., Bro. T. H. Biggs (re-elected): W.V.T., Sis. Mincham; W.T., Bro. J.C. Davson (re-elected); W.F.5,,8r0. Caughley(re-elected); W.T., Sis; Keloor (re-elected); W.C., Bro. Alex. Wheeler, W.M.,:Brb. Scott re-elected); W.0.G.,8r0. Strides W.ItG., Bro. Sim kins : W.D.M., Sis. A. Mincham ;;W»A.S.» Sis. J. Latham. . The reports of the return ing officers were presented and passed, and general satisfaction was expressed at the steady pfogresei made by the lodge daring the present year. .

FANCY DRESS BALL.

The Ponsonby Fancy Dreas Ball last evening was perhaps the most suoceasful of the many pleasant gatherings held In this suburb. There was a good attendance in both hall and gallery, and the dresses were remarkable for their taste and charming variety of colour. Mr Kady's band supplied the danoe music, and the following committee brought the affair td a satisfactory conclusion:—Messrs J. Cunningham, A. Devore, Wi Dowden, W. F. Jones, B. Lewis, T. T. Masefleld, C. Maolndoe, T. Paaoook, ff. Quick, J. H. Upton, and D. F. Evans (ton. boo.) The following is a list of the ladies and gentlemen present^ with the respective characters as sumed:—Ladies:. Miss Ansenne, German Peasant; Mrs Baker, evening dresa; Miss Baker, Italian Peasant; Miss N. Baker, Evan geline: Mrs A. Boardman, evening dress; Mrs Broughton, Moonlight; Mrs F. T. Bnyntun, evening dresa; Miss Cunningham, Gipsy; Mrs Cunningham, evening dress ;.M£is B. Davis, Russian Peasant; Mies Nellie Dnnnett; Sailor H.M.S. Bacchante; Miss Dunnett, Saxon Queen Elf cida; Miss Dickey, Swiss Peasant; Mrs. Devore, eveniag ■ dress; Mrs Dawson, Lady Rowena ("Ivanhoe"*; Miss Kvans, Indian Huntress ; Miss Maria Fulloon, Queon of Cyprus; Mrs Greenwood, Queen of Flowers; Miss Eva Georgo, Highland Lassie ; Miss Helen George, Pubs in Boots; Mrs Home, evening drees; Miss H, Homo, Spanish Gipsy ; Mies Harrison, Amazon ; Miss Borne, evening dress; Mies Howard. Hospital Nurse; Mra Howard, Lady of the Nineteenth Century; Miss Hill, evening dress; Miss Harley. Gipsy; Mies Isaacs, Joan of Arc; Mrs James; even ing dregs; Mies James, Princess Guloare; Miss Hose Kosalng, a Bee; Miss Kelly, Spanish Peasant; Mrs. Kelly, Lady oi the Nineteenth Century; Miss M. Kelly, Zu leika (Greek Maid); Misa Evelyn Keesing, Jill (Jack and Jill); Misa Langsford,. Folly, Mrs Llnabury, Gipsy Queen; Misa Ada Linabury, Folly; Mrs Maolndoe, Lady of the Nineteenth Century: Mrs Maseflold, La JVlandolinata; Miaa Maaeflold, Walcean Shepherdess; Miss O. Nicho), Sister of the Bed Cross Society; Mies M. Niohol, Bloomsbury Charity Girl; Miss Kigby, the Bohemian Girl; Miss K. Reynolds, Circassian; Miss E. Reynolds, Lawn Tennis; Miss Koy, Swiss Girl; Miss Bmily Taylor, French Milkmaid; Miss Alice Tye, a Bomp ;" Miss Tye. " Winter" ; Misa Thomas, Evening Dress : Mrs Upton, Old Lady of Forty Years Ago. Gentlemen ; Mr John Aneenne, Cavalier of the Thirty Years War; Dr If. a. Bayntun. eveuinß dress; Mr J. T. Bishop, Cardinal Wolsey; Mr J. Broaghton, Jockey; Mr a. Boardman, gentleman; Mr George Cruioksbank.Te Whitl, (dressed in a mat ot kiwi skins, valued at 100 guineas); Mr J. F. Clarke, Gentleman of Eighteenth Century ; Mr Craig, King; Mr J.Cuoniagham.evening dress; Mr- Thos. Clarke, Canadian; Mr |W. Dowden, gentleman ot Nineteenth Century; Mr Donnett, evening dress; &; H. W. Dowllng, evening dress; Dr Dawson, Cedrio the Bason (" Ivanhoe"); Mr H. B. Dunnett, jookey; Mr H. Davy, sailor; Mr J. H. Ellis, Italian contrabandist; Mr D. Evans, Maleagan; Dr Elliott, University costume, M.D. Aberdeen; Mr Gardner, upanish. fisherman in Carnival time; Mrs. J. Gordon, evening dress; Mr J. B. Hanna, a gondolier; Mr K. W. Hamar, cricketing, qoatumo; MrQeo. Holmes, evening dress; Mr C, A. Harris, a young old gentle maa ; Mr Henderson, character of the period of George the Third: Mr Hunter, evening dresß; Mr a. H. Jones, Borneo; Mr Forder, Chinese trader;' Mr E. James, Abdalla; MrC. James, Ben Bolt; Mr W. F. Jonee, evening dress; Mr Walter Jones, Court gentleman; Mr A. B. Seesing. Jack (Jack and Jill); Mr Richard Kelly, mounted trooper, A.C.; Mr W. Langa ford, sailor; Mr A. Linabury, King of Trumps; iMr B. Lundon, Pirate King; Mr P. Lundon. Harlequin; Mr Kd, Lewis, one of the Pope's bodyguard; Mr Edward Lewis,evening dress; Mr G. J. Lewis, Muleteer: Mr Macindoo, foreign attache Court of St. James; Mr Thomas T. Masefield, Cricketer; Mr D. B. Nolan, West Indian Planter; Mr JP. C. Niohol, Don Cooaar de Bazan; Mr O'dulUvan, lawn ten nis; Mr F. Quick, evening costume; MriW. Kattray, Patchwork; Mr W. W. Kobinson. Northamptonshire cricketer ; Mr J. J. Koohe, evening dress; Mr W, Simmß. naval costume; Mr F. Stodart, nigger; Mr A. O. stodart, even ing dress; Mr A. Stone, gentleman; Mr Arthur Shera, sailor; Mr B. J. Taylor, evening dress; Mr Upton, evening dress; Mr O. B. Waymouth, an American; Mr L. Wright, Venetian Gondo lier, - '■'~"■

ANNUAL GRAND NOVEMBER SHOW

President: V(pe-President: James DUwotth. John Lamb. Treasurer: W. MoLaohlan. Officers: J. Balnbricltfq J. Phllliqß W. V. BuoWand O. T. Wren 3. M. Clark J T>. Nolan Robert Hall V. Lawry A. Biickland ' Robert Hroudo T. Morrin \V\ 8. Btyak Josetori Hi>nka Joseph Hay It. MolioarV Charles Storey Ja&tis Wallaco Major Jackson A. Anderson Henry Reynolds Robert Hunt J. Gilford Veterinary Surgeons: K. D. HalstQßd and J. Kiolooh. W» PaBOiVAt, Secretary.

The promoters of the Sh6w and tho ex- j hibitors have been blessed to-day, as they ; Wo y'eateVday* with magnificont holiday! weather^ and, as a necessary consequence,' the attendance of both town and country visitors is very lafgtJ. The exhibits are dis-1 played to tho best advantage, and they appear to he viewed with considerable: intoreßt, whilo the awards seom to give general satisfaction. Everything is much pleas'antor,and all the arrangements work far more smoothly than they did 'dii tho opening day»for, the preliminary work and confusion being over)ihe public in general Mid anxious exhibitors are enabled to get a little wore considerate treattnont from the subordinate officials than was possibleliefore. Mr Percival, tho secretary, lias worked indefatigably and well; but he can neither bo übiquitous nor prescient, and) con sequently, a Very great deal dbpeu'da upon the men Whom he engages to assist him, In one cast*, at illl eventfr, tile .choice, has been an uuhipj'iy linfc, and the .consequence was that the reporters, instead of being offered every possible facility for the dis char'go of their very, arduous duties, were, in some instances, treated with a discourtesy approaching to boorishncss while scckiug to'niiiu information which had to bo pro cured from official sources; and, so far as accommodation was concerucd, thoy wore simply allowed to shift for themselves Tho sooretary, of course, can hardly be held responsible for the conduct of uncivil hirelings, but, at any rate, ho should see tbat his servants are men who will carry out thoir functions as agreeably as possible, and who will aid and oblige rather than thwart and obstruct those who havo a recognised claim for consideration,

In consequence 0! the lateness of tho hour at which tho judges commenced to make their sfrards yesterday, and of an unusual pressure of matter upon the space at our command, wo wero obliged to deter the publication of the complete prize list until to-day, besides holding over the great proportion of our comments and remarks, On the present occasion, we purpose reviewing briefly and in general terms tho various departments of tho show upon which, from the causes above stated, we were precluded from offering an opinion yesterday. The blood stock have already been noticed, and therefore may be dis missed with the remark that they would grace the most pretensions show which could bo held in these Australasian colonies. It woUld be difficult to expend too much praise upon them or to exaggerate their quality, substance,. and breeding. The draught stock wore also of a superior charac ter. The display 6i Clydesdales especinlly was quite unprecedented in Auckland. It was the best representation of the class we havo ever had. There was a slight want in the number of draught marcs, bnt this dis crepancy was fully made up for in the other sub-divisions. Elgin's fine bone, great sub stance, well rounded barrel, and excellent back and hair, were tho subjects of much general praise, while the Agricultural Com pany's beautiful bay, Blair Athol, with his nice quarters and fine bone, led many to think that he would take either hut or second prize. Young Melbourne is also a grand animal, with great substance, albeit a trifle deficient in body; and Star and Garter, though a splendid animal also, is rather small and short in the rib as well. Of the three-year old entries, Mr Paul's Sir Colin, and Agricultural Com pany's Darnley, met with much favour, despito a certaia fulness of hock in tho lat ter. The Agricultural Company's Graud Duke, and Baron Diusdalc, were un doubtedly the best of the yearling entries. Among tho mares in foal, or with foal at foot, no oue could mistake the prize win ner. It was evident from the first that the Agricultural Company's Duchess of Inver ness was without a peer. She. \v;\s decidedly the best mare on the ground; in hair, colour, legs and contour of body, she can defy competition. Gcofgo Glew's marc is also entitled to laudatory mention. Some of Musket's fillies were much fancied. Light harness horses were not quite up to average, but still there were some very good animals on exhibition. There wero not a great number of two and three-year-old fillies, although those shewn were of ex cellent quality. The Hon. Jas. Williamson exhibited a pair of nice harness horses, and the Messrs Morrin shewed two good huncers,and Mr J. S. Buckland another,viz., Argyle. We must not omit to notice a handsome littlo cream pony entire, shewn by Mr N. Hunt. It is possessed of wonder ful carryiag capacity, and will develop into a, capital animal. The cobs were of about the ordinary character and number, and the boys' ponies aro as numerous as ever, but indifferently classified. Mr D. B. Cruickshank has in a hand some and diminutive mare, which could hardly fail to havo obtained rccoguition; while Mr A. E. Isaacs's Dumpy, and Mr Styak's Bruce were picked out by common consent its the prize winners long before the awards wero known. Mr Gittos had a handsome pony on view, but one which certainly should not havo been pitted againt the others. It was too big for their company.

Upon the cattle wo mado some remarks yesterday, which it is unnecessary to repeat, although they were abruptly broken off. In Class 50, for heifers 2 years old and under 3 years, Messrs T. and a. Morrin showed both the animals entered, viz., Daisy and Brunswick Purple Princess. Daisy is a daughter of Colonel Tregunter, while the other in a heifer purchased at the Sydney Exhibition Show by Mr Payne, ■where she took first prize. She was purchased from him by Messrs Morrin for 145 guineas.. In class 51, for the best heifer two years old and under three years, there were five entries. Bertha sth, shown by the Auckland, Agricultural Company, is a, good calf, rather slight but well coloured. Messrs T. and S. Morrin'e Lady Dashpur is a good roan heifer, and the last by 9th Colonel Tregunter. Queen of Fashion (T. & S. Morrin) is a nice substantial heifer in good condition, Bed Duchess Derrimutt 3rd (A. A. Fantham) is a heifer from Waikato, bred by Mr Harwood, of Victoria. She is in very low condition. Queen Victoria (A. A Fantham) is a nice heifer and in better con dition than the last. Class 52 was for the best heifer one j year old and under two years. Leonora, (Auckland Agricultural Company) is a grand heifer, but not pre pared for show. She is daughter to the champion bull of the colonies, Biversley Daisy 2nd (Messrs T. &S. Morrin),is a cow of taking appearance. Her sire was taken by Mr Payne to the Sydney show," where she was suld after getting second prize. Mr A. A. Far. tham exhibits an excellently bred calf in Queen Bee, and Cambridge ttose, also from his yard, is a very nice animal. There were five entries for class 53, for the best heifer 6 months old and under twelve months. Meadow Bank Witch, exhibited by Messrs Morrin, was in better condition than the last mentioned animal. Lady Marian, by the same firm, was alao in good condition, and carried an excellent coat. Duchess of Hamilton (Agricultural Company) is another daughter to»the champion bull of the colonies, and a nice heifer she is. ' Lady Eleanor (Agri- I cultural Company) is a grandly bred animal. Bertha (Agricultural Company) is a good heifer by Cardinal. She is weil bred and in good condition. In class 54, for the two best cows with calves at foot, Messrs T. and S. Morrin showed Maid Marian and Primrose, two good breed ing animals, They also exhibited Moss Kose and Spring Flower in class 55. for tbo two best two-year-old heifers. Spring Mower was inane condition, but Moss Kose was rather the reverse of this. Messrs Morrin had two good heifers, Daisy 2nd and Lady Mary, in class 56, for the two' best one-year-old heifers. The Auckland Agricultural Company also dis played Bertha and Uarmsbay Duchess 7th, two splendid animal?, whica for breeding and condition cannot be beaten in this colony. The increase of exhibits in the Hereford class, as compared with last year, amounted to five, and there_ was a notice able improvement in quality. Fourteen classes were unrepresented last year, and only one this year, so that the increase is highly satisfactory. All the Hercforcls, with one exception were exhibited by the Auck jand Agricultural Asssciation. Bismarck in Class 51 is one of the finest bulls in the Colony. He was bought by Mr Payne from Mr Reynolds, in Hunter County, New South Wales, and would take a lot of beat ing in any yard in New Zealand. Patron, shown by the Waikato Land Association, was bred by Mr J. Nolan, also in Hunter County, New South Wales^ h 0 is a very i

good bull, Number 11, red, is a good bull calf, and Number 50 is a calf out of the cow Graceful, purchased by Mr Payne at Robertson's sale at Colao, Victoria. His dam has never boon beaten', ..having won two champion and three first prizes. Num ber 6, Minstrel, is a grand calf, excellently bred, and cannot bo surpassed for blond. His dam was purchased by Mr Payno at; Reynold's sale, Tokal. Num ber 21 is a iitio calf, well bred. His sire was imported from England, and his dam was Lady Logan, called after Captain Logan, formerly of tho Hel'o. The other, entry, No^ 90, is a finely-bred oalf, in splen did condition; Two entries are ail tbat were received in tb# ttlaßs tor three-year-old cowbj Yt'i. t class 61. Princess Aiiae, pur chased by Mr Payjcb ok Colno sAle for 240 guineas, and TVhicli so lav has povor occu pied second place, is exhibited with a nico calf at foot. Primrose is an excellent cow. .Tho Agricultural Company also exhibit in the Hereford class Graceful 2Dd, Duchess stb, Capsicum 2nd, Giantess 2nd, Charity Bth," Leonora 2nd, Graceful, red, Duchess 6th, and Number 28. Thoy aro all line animals. Derona t There Was a good show of Dovons, but only firo entries, 'as compared with eight last ybar. Mr Buckland's cattle we're conspicuous only by thoir absence, and Mr Percival was tho principal exhibitor. C. Hawkeu's Orphan is a nice thick bull of a class of cattle very useful in New Zealand, and e«peciallv in the North Island. Star No. 1, shown" by tho Agricultural Company, wus bred frohi one of the cows purchased for Mr Macteau at Tokal, and is a fjood calf. Mr Percival's Foundation Won the first prize last year. She was bought from Mr Payno, and her daughter and yearling are both shown. All are excellent animalg. The Aldernoys exhibited were excellent, there being thirteen entries against six last year. Messrs Giffo'rd and Evans, who were tho principal exhibitors on that occasion, were again well represented. Monarch, shown °y Mrs J. W. Bullcr, is a nice two-year old, but he is surpassed by Pride of tho Australians (Gifford and Kvana). VToung Emperor (T. and S. Morrin; is an aged bull, and well coloured. Mra Buller shows a nico cow ; and Milkmaid, Empress oi tho Indies, and Beauty (all Giflbrd and Evans's) are good animals of their class. Morrin'u Mary is, however, "the pick of tho basket." All tho heifers in class 81 aro well-eonditionod animals, and tho show of Alderneys, as a whole, is excellent. The samo cannot bo said of Ayrshires. The entries were not plentiful, aud tho quality was poor. Tho beasts were not by any means good of their class. The grade cattle were line animals. King Napier (Mr Walters) is a good grade bull, and Snow drift is recognisable as one of Messrs T. and S. Mornn's breed. Ho was purcuoaod from them by Mr a. E. Isaacs. Pussy (J. Paton) is a grand cow, well bred. Messrs E. and A. Isaacs showed three fine cows— Top3y, Beauty, and Daisy. Some heavy fat cattle, the majority of which aro Gis borne beasts, were also shown and attracted favourable notice, while Messrs Stillwell and Co. exhibited a splendid bull in class 950.

la wntinuation of our remarks on the sheep exhibits in yesterday's issue, we may mention that the awarding of the N.Z. Loan and Mercantilo Co.'s Gup to Mr James YVallace has given general satisfac tion. His exhibits of sheep wore by far the largest and best. The prize fat sheep (Mr I i Vn, ■ 1<or«u«on'8) literally roll in their tat. Tho exhibition of poultry is hardly up to expectations, the quality, generally, being poor, and particularly so in thefrLangshau and Buff Cochin class, btiu there aro many capital birds to be scon. There seems to be a falling off on tho part of the public, and tho spirit of competi tion among breeders apparently flags from some cause or other. Dairy Produco: 1 here was a very large number of exhibits in their various classes, tho quality of the butter especially being greatly admired. Amongst the pigeons were a number of the juicy varieties, including Antwerp carriers, b^rbs, owl?, and balds. Messrs Craig, Montague and McLennan were the p r iucipal_ exhibitors. Tho nuinhor of exhibits in the dog classes were smaller tinß ycaf than usual, but this was com pensated for by the value of many of the animals.Pointers were well rcprcsented,and thn sanio may be taid of sheep and cattle dogs. One of tho moat notabio of the ex hibits was a .Newfoundland—a splendid fellow—valued at £100. A pure-bred fox hound exhibited by Mr W. W. liobinsonj that ardent dog fancier, attracted a consid ciablo amount of attention. Uf the kinds usually affected by ladies wore some very pretty specimens of tho Italian greyhound, English pug, and poodle. Tho olla podrida of the Show was tho Extra Exhibits Department. There might be seen a heterogeneous agglomeration of articles—basketwaro cheek-by-jowl with an exhibit of flour, and samples of Charles Williams's washing fluids and fire kindlers in close proximity to a collection of garden seats, etc. Mr John Cornwell exhibited one of his incubators, in which several newly-hatched chickens hopped healthfully about, testifying to the success of the invention. Messrs Garlick and Cranwell had a handsome carved side-board, the work on which is at once intricate and beautiful. The carvings ropresent festoons of flowers, game, etc., and are exceedingly natural. There were no less than 37 exhibits in Mr Cole's collection of basketwaro, in cluding couches, chairs, cage?, cradles, and a variety of other useful articles. One of the most interesting exhibits—interesting inasmuch as it is the forerunner of the establishment of a new local industry was a collection of tinned mullet exhibited by Mr J. Wilson, of Lome-street. The fish is pronounced to be superior in many re spects to the imported salmon, etc., and having tho additional advantago of cheap ness, should speedily make a name for itself in tho market. Mr Goodwin's baking powder, Mr Charles Williams's novelties, Messrs Partridge and Woollams's tobacco, Tho Thames Paint Company's hematite, were all represented by tastefully arranged exhibits. Messrs W. and E. Basten, Cousins and Atkin, and J, Mackie each showed in this class. Mrs U. D. Burke had a collection of bellows, and Mr J. Grey of mineral water. The Auckland Meat Pre serving Company had one of the most tastefully arranged exhibits on the ground. Mr Boyd's exhibit of pottery attracted very considerable attention, as also did Messrs Wallace and Hatnan, and B. Tonka and Co.'s exhibits. Mr Seuffert showed two table tops of inlaid wood, and Mr J. Craig a float for' shipping cattle, built on a new principle. Amongst the other exhibits wero twochestsof drawersexhibitedby W. Norrie; a case of carved kauri gum by Mr T. H, Spencer; a collection of small goods, by Mr John Foas ; medicine?, etc., by Mr T. B. Hill, and F. C. Sharland; iron tank, etc., by Mr J. t. Kean; knitted curtains, by Mrs Henry; fretwork, by Mr Service; drain pipes, etc., by Mr Vasey ;and a sam. pie of Taupiti coal by Messrs Hammond and Byron The exhibits of local manufac tures were not so numerous as lasi year,but compared very favourably with them in point of excellence. Mr Waitchad a splendid collection of tinware goods of various de scriptions, and the judges were very much pleased with them. A speciality was shown byhiin in fruitpreservingtins on an excellent and newly discovered plan of closing. Messrs Cardno and Hjorth and Co., of Helensville, had a good. exhibit of fancy | soap, while plain soap was represented by Messrs Saunders and Gilbert. Mr Kemp, i Otahuhu, was the only exhibitor of tomato sauce, and Mr J. Wondei of wines.. E. K. Cardno showed lino sample of candles. Messrs Ireland Brothers, Gittos and Son's, showed excellent assortments of leather, while Messrs Bunkall Brothers are tho only exhibitors of ale and porter inbulk and bottle. They have numerous samples. Mr George Foster exhibited a good collection of beots, and Mr James Wiseman of saddlery and harness. Mr Georgo Boyd's brick and tile samples, flower pots, &c, were^ worthy of inspec tion ; and Mr H. H. Smith's collec tion of ovens, etc, is larger than usual. Mr John Lamb exhibited biscuits, Mr Gilmour a good collection of brushes, bellows, etc. Mr A. Carter has a fine show of salt beef,and in the other classes of meats. Messrs Hulino, Carter, Fisher and Hewin were exhibitors. Messrs Scad and Son's collection of local - made furniture was really eood. Mr Thomas Steadman got a first prize for his collection of seeds, pre pared at considerable trouble. Messrs Porter and Co., Hurst and Co,, and Oppcnheimer, and Co. show a splendid variety of implements, and the wollcn goods of the Kaiapoi Manufactur ing Company are deserving of notice. An exhibit of aparian appliances by Messrs J. Hopkins and Co. attracted attention from those interested in the history of " tho little busy bee." The show of vegetables was remarkably fine, and the tasteful arrangement of the exhibits was a matter ot frequent comment. The prize Hat is as follows :— BLOOD STOCK.

Judges: Messrs Wm. Heslop, Wm. Hately, and Thomas Belcher. Stewards : Messrs Wm. McLaughlin, W. S. Styak, and Joseph Tye.

' Class I. For the best entire. First prize, 100s; second prize, 60s ; third prize, 255.— 3 entries. Auckland Stud Co., Musket (im ported), t>y Toxopholite, dam by West

Australian, Ist prize; Auckland Stud Co,, Cap-a-pie, by, Maribyrnong—Miss Magus, by Magus-cGoprgiana .(imported), 2nd prize;, Auckland Stud Co., Anteros. (im ported), by Loiterer, dam Adrasta, by Orlando, 3rd prieei Classes Nos> 2 and 3.—No entries.

Class 4. For the best colt toalcd since Ist August, 1880. First prize, 40s; second prize, 20s; third priEe, 10s.-8. entries. T. and S. Morrin, Snyder, by Musket, dam Maid of Athol, Ist prize } Major Gborge, by King Cole-My Idea, 2nd prize"; Major George, by King Cole—Rdolifiation, 3rd priiie. Class 5. For the beajt marc iii foul; or foal at foUt, .First .prize; 803; seb'oiid prize, 40sj third prices 20s. —6 entries. Auckland Stud Co., Rangi, and ~> foal, by Musket, Ist prize ; Auckland Stud, Co., All Steel, and foal, by Musket, 2nd prize, A. Buckland, Una, with foal, by Musket. 3rd prize. Class 6. For tho best dry mare, any age. First prize, 40s 5 second prize, 205.—2 entries. John Smith, Maid ofHonoUr, Ist prize; Auckland Stud Co., Atalanta) 2nd Class 7; For Ibb best filiy roaled Binco Ist August, 1878. First prize, 405.—1 entry. Auckland Stud Co., Vacillation, Ist Class 8. For the best filly, foaled since Ist August, 1879. First prizo, 405.-1 entry. James Walmsloy, Ouida, Uy Vat' tonden, dam Gulnaro, by Little JohU 2nd, Ist prize. Clasß 9. For the best filly, foaled since Ist August, 1880. First prizo, 40s; second prize, '205.—3 entries. S. Morrin, Brown Boss, by Musket, dam Brunette, Ist prize ; Richard Hobbs, by Musket, dam Nellie, 2nd prize',

DRAUGHT STOCK.

Judges : Mr John Overton, Canterbury ; Mr Thomas Grigg, Wanganui; Mr E. F. Rocho, To Aroha. Stewards: Messrs C. Hunter, J, Bainbridge, jun,, and J. P. Donnelly. , Class 10. For tho best entire., Fust prize, 100a ; second prize, 50s ; third prize, 25a. - 6 entries. Auckland Stud Co., iilgin (imported), by Luck's All—Champion of Scotland, Ist prize; John Locke, Young Melbourne, 6 years, by Lord Clyde, 2nd prize; Auckland Agricultural Co. (late MoLoan & Co.), Star and Garter (Vol. I C.5.8.), eire Royal Prince (732), dam by Black Prince (52 C.5.8.), by Prince of Wnlea (072 C.5.8.), &c, 3rd prize. Class 11. For the best entire foaled since August Ist, 1878. First prize, 60s; second prize, 305.—2 entries. Walter Paul, Eller slie, Sir Colin—Kato 3rd, out of Kate Ist, by Campsie, 3 years old, 9th December, 1881,1 st prize ; Auckland Agricultural Co. (late McLean & Co.), Darnley, foaled Ist May, 1874 (222 C.5.8.), dam Countess, by Knockdon (441 C.5.8.), by Campsie, 189, i 2nd prize. Class 12. For the best entire foaled since Ist August, 1879. First prize, 40s; second prize, 205.—2 entries. No prize awarded. Class 13. For the best entire foaled since Ist August, 1880. First prize, 40s; second prize, 20s; third prize, 10s.-4 entries. Auckland Agricultural Co. (late McLean & Co.), Grand Duke, foaled 29th September, 1881, got by Loch Fergus (C.5.8.), dam The Countess, by Knockdon (441 C.5.8.). by Caropsie (119 C.5.8.), g dam, by Sir Walter Scott, (C.5.8.), &c, &c;, Ist prize ; Aucklaud Agricultural Company (late McLean & Co.); Baron Dinsdale, foaled 13th September, 1880, got by Star and Garter, dam Nell, by Prince of Renfrew (0.5.8.) He was by Lofty (C.5.8.), g dam by Old Champion (C.5.8.), &c, &c, 2nd prize; Auckland Agricultural Company (late McLean and Co.), Ben Lomond, foaled 23rd October, 1880, got by Loch Fergus (C.5.8., dam Tho Countess, by Knockdon (441 (C.5.8.), by Campsie (119 C.SB.), g dam by Sir Walter Scott (C.5.8.), &c, &c. 3rd prize. Classes 14, 15, and 16.—N0 eatnes. Class 17. For the best mare, in foal, or foal at foot. First prize, 80s ; second prize, 40s; third prize. 205.-8 entries. Auck land Agricultural Co. (late McLean & Co.), Duchess of Inverness, by Grand Duchess (336 C.5.8.), by Sir Walter Scott, Istprizo; Fitzpatrick Bros. Mary out of Kate, by Champion, 2nd prize; Auckland Stud Co. mure and foal, 3rd prize. Class 18. For tho best filly, foaled Bince Ist August, 1878. First prize, 40s; second prize, 20s; third prize, 10b.—4 entries. Gavin Wallace, Blossom, by Blair Atho), out of Mollie (impdrted from Melbourne) Ist prize; Fitzpatrick Bros., by Champion, foaled Ist November, 1878 2nd prize; W. Gardner, 3rd prize. Class 19. For the best filly, foaled since Ist August, 1879. First prize, 40i; second prize, 20a; third prize, 108.—5 ' entries. Gavin Wallace, Jess, Ist prize; J. Me- Dougald, by Argyle, 2nd prize; McNicol Bros , by Clyde, dam Judy, 3rd prize. Class 20. For tho best filly foaled since Ist August, 1880. First prize, 403; second prize, 20s; third prize, 105.—4 entries. J. Dougai, by Blair Athol, foaled October, 1880, Ist prize ; Fitzpatrick Bros., by Lord Derby, dam Kato, by Prince Arthur, 2nd prize; E. Pilkington, jun., by Sir Colin, 3rd prize, Class 21. For the best pair of horses (mares or geldings) the property of one owner, which have been regularly worked on farm. First prize, 40s; second prize, 20s.- 2 entries. E. Pilkington, Ist prize; Robert MeDzies, jun., 2nd prize. Class 22. For tho best dry mare (any age). First prize, 40s ; second prize, 20s. —2 entries. Mark Woodward,. Blossom, by Lord Derby, 5 years, Ist prize; James J. Holland, Kato, 2nd prize.

Class 23. No entry. Class 24. For the beat heavy draught gelding, in regular work. First prize, 40s; second prizo, 20a.—2 entries. Kanio Col liory Co., Billy, Ist prize ; Joseph Craig, 2nd prize. Class 25. For the best express or light cart horse (maro or gelding.) First prize, 40s ; second prize, 20s ; third prize, 10s.— 4 entries. E. and A. Isaacs, Prince, Ist prize; Robert Menzies, jun., 2nd prize j R. B. Syrnons, 3rd prize.

Class 26. No entry.

CARRIAGE HORSES,

Judges: Mr W. Hately, New Ply mouth; Mr W. Heslop, Napier; Mr Thomas Belcher, Auckland. Stewards: Messrs W. S. Styak, W. MoLaughlin, and Joseph Tye. Class 27. For the best pair of horses not under 15 hands 2 inches, tho property of one owner. First prize, 405.—1 entry. The Hon. James Williamson, Ist prize.

Class 28. No entry. Class 29. For the best horso (mare or gelding), not under 15 hands 2 inches. First prize, 405.—1 entry. S. Morrin, Saunterer, lstprize. ■ • Class 30. For the best horse*(mare or gelding), under 15 hands 2 inches. First prize, 405.—1 entry. F. A. Whitakor's Arthur by Merrylegs, Ist prize. Classes 31, 32, and 33.—N0 entries. Class 34. For the best filly or gelding, foaled since Ist August, 1878. First prize, 40s; second prize, .205.—2 entries. Wai kato Land Association, 2nd prize.

Class 35. For the best filly or gelding foaled since Ist August, 1879. First prize, 40s.—-1 entry. No prize awarded. Class 36. For the best filly or gelding foaled since August 2, 1879. First prize, 405.—1 entry. No prize awarded. Class 37. For the bost hack (mare or gelding) up to lift. Firot prize, 40s; second prize, 20s.— 2 entries. A, Buckland, 2nd

prize. Class 38. For the best hack. (mare or geldiug) up to 13st. First prize, 40s; second prize, 20s; third prize, 10s.— 4 entries. K. J. Hunter, Ist prize; T. Barnett, 2nd prize ; J. S. Graham, 3rd prize. Class 39. For the best lady's horse (marc or gelding). First prize, 40s ; second prize, 20s; third prize, 105.—6 entries. J. S. Graham, 2nd prize ; K. J. Taylor, Silver sides, by Dainty Ariel, 3rd prize.. Class 40. For the bost hunter (mare or gelding) up to list. Firßt prize, 40s; second prize, 20s; third prize, 105.—3 entries. J. S. Backland, Argyle, Ist prize ; D. Tonks, Groyhound, 2nd prize. Class 41. For the best hunter (mare or gelding) up to 14sr. First prize, 40a; second prize, 205.—2 entries. S. Morrin, King Don, Ist prize; T. Morrin, eh g Viceroy, 2nd prize. Class 42, For the best pony entire under 14 bands. First prize, 40s ; second prize, 205.—2 entries. Nicholas Hunt, Nutmeg, Ist prize, Class 43. For the best pony mare under 14 hands,in foal.or foal at foot. First prize, 40a ; second prize, 20s ; third prize, 10s.— 3entries. S. Morrin, Baby. Ist prize; P. Robertson, Duchess of Argyle, 2nd prize. Class 44. For the best cob (mare or gelding) not exceeding 14 hands 2 inches, First prize, 40s; second prize, 20s; third prize, 10b.—8 entries, James Kilgour, Ist prize ; Alfred Carter, Tom, aged, 2nd prize; J. Daubney, 3rd prize. Class 45. For the best boy's pony (maro or gelding) not exceeding 13_hands 2 inches. First prize, 40s; second prize, 20s ; third prize, 10s.—10 entries. W. S. Styak, Bruce, Ist prize ; A. E. Isaacs, Dumpy, 2nd prize; D. J3. Cruickuhank, jun,, Augusta, 3rd prize.

EXTRA STOCK.

A Champion Cup, value fifty guineas, presented by Messrs T, and 8, Morrin, for

the best blood entire or colt. Entranci money for the Champion Cup; £1 Is each; the cup to bo the absolute property of any exhibitor taking the champion prize three times. The annual winner to hold the cup from Show time till fourteen days pteceding tho ensuing Show. Animals entered as competing for the above prize must be also entered in tlieir respective classes.-2 Bhtries, Auckland Stud Co., Musket (im ported), by Toxopholito, dam by West Aub> tralia, Ist priao, Auckland Stud Company's Prizes- Fifteen guineas and five guineas respectively for tho best and second best foiils got by Elgin.—B entries. R. Ji Midttleton, Ist prizo; E. Pilkington, jun., Colt, 2nd prize, Hardware Merchants' of Auckland Special Prize, viz., a silver cup, value £17 17s, for tho best draught mare, any age, on the ground.—3 entries. Auckland Agri cultural Co., late. McLean and Co., Duchess of Inverness, .foaled May, 1875, by Grand Dukei Ist prize.

CATTLE.

Judges 1 Mr J. S. Caverliill, New Ply mouth; Mr John Elliott, Waitara) Mr Pearcc, Patea. Stowards : Messrs James Wyllie, — Wcstney, and F. J. Willis. SHOBTHORNS. Class 4G. Pot the best Bull 3 years old and over,—First prize, 100s; second prizo, §03 J third' prirfe, 25s.—D entries. T. & S. Morrin, Cambridge Duke 10th, (42 687), rich roan, calved 3rd March, 1877, by 24th Duke of Airdrie 36,460) dam Red Rose Gth, by Cambridge Duke 4th (25,706), by dam Red Rose stb, by Grand Duke 4tli {19,874), Ist prize; Auckland Agricul tural Co. (late McLean, & Co.), 2nd Duke of Cambridge, roan, calved 3rd July, 1878 got by Duke of Cambridge Ist (224 N.Z.H.8.), dam Lady Flagrant, by Earl of Derby 28,502 C. B.B.), by dam Constant, by Earl of Fife (23,885), &c, &c, 2nd prize; K. Taylor and Son, King of the Fairies, dark rod roan, calved 6th July, 1878, by Lord Darlington 2nd (196 JS.Z.), dam Queen of Summer, by Royal Gwynne (32,390), grand dam Queen Mab, 3rd prize. Class 47. For the best Bull, 2 years old and under 3 years. First prize, 405.; second prize, 20S. ; third prize, 10a. — 2 entries. C. Day, Butterfly, calved 9th January, 1879, by Lord Parlington 2nd, 196 JN.Z., dam Queen of the Butterilifes, by King of the Butterflies*, 83 JN.Z., grand dam Queen Mttb, Ist prize; Waikato Land As sociation, Cuke of Hazlecote 66th (41,394), roan, calved December 25th, 1878, by Cow slip Boy (38051), dam Honey 24tb, by 2nd Duke of Weatherby (21681), gr dam Honey 15, 2nd prizo. Class 48. For the best Bull, 1 year old and under 2 years. First prize, 405.; second prize, 205.; third prize, 10a. — 4 entiles. Auckland Agricultural Company (late McLean and Co.), Duke of Albany, Ist prize ; Auckland Agricultural Company {late McLean and Co.), Petrarch,2ad prize; Auckland Agricultural Company (late Mc- Lean and Co.), Oxford Beau, 3rd prize. Class 49. For the best Bull Calf, 6 months old, and under 12 months. First prize, 405.; second prize, 20s. ; third prize, 105.—4 entries. Auckland Agricultural Company (late McLean and Co.), Sir Arthur, red J and white, calved 7th December, 1880, got by Oxford Royal (40 431 C.H.8.), dam Anemone, by Earl of Derby (58,502 C.H.8.), gr dam Constant, by Earl of Fife, (23,835), etc., let prize; T. and S. Morrin, Cambridge Gwynne, white, calved 16th February, 1881, by Cambridge Duko 10th (42867), dam Genevas Gwynne, by Grand Duko. of Geneva 2nd (31,288), gr dam Musical 3rd, by Grand Duke of Light bourne 2nd (26291), 2nd prizo; T. &S. Morrin, First Duke of Meadowbank, roan, calved 16th November, 1880, by Cambridge Duke 10th (42687), dam Primrose by Theodore 37th, gr dam Particle, by Duke of Edinburgh, 3rd prize. Class 50. For the best cow 3 years old and over. First prize, 80s; second prize, 40s. T. & S. Morrin, Brunswick Purple Princess, Ist prize ; T. & S. Morrin, Daisy, 2nd prizo. Class 51. For the best Heifer 2 years old and under 3 years. First prize, 40s second prize, 20s; third prize, 105.—5 entries. Auckland Agricultural Co. (late McLean & Co.), Bertha sth, Ist prize ; A. A. Fantham, Queen Victoria, 2nd prize ; T. & S. Morrin, Queen of Fashion, 3rd prize. Class 52. For the best! heifer I year old and under 2 years. First prize, 40s; second prize, 20s ; third prize, 105.—4 entries. T. aud S. Morrin, Riversloy Daisy 2nd, roan, calved 24th October, 1880, by Lord Hast ings, dam Rive'rsley Daisy, by 9th Colonel Tregunter (62), g dam Elvira, by Theodore 37th, Ist prize; A. A. Fantham, Cambridge Rose, white, roan ears, calved 30th August, 1880, by Lord Darlington 12ud (196, N.Z.), dam Rosebud, by Count of Oxford (55145), gr d Moss Rose, by Omar Pasha (88, N.Z.), 2nd prize; Auckland Agricul tural Co. (late McLean and Co.), Lebnoia, 3rd prize. Class 53. For the best heifer 6 months old and under 12 months. First prize, 40s; second prize, 20s ; third prize, 10s—5 en tries. Auckland Agricultural Co. (late McLean and Co.), Bertha, Ist prize ; T. and S. Morrin, Meadowbank, Witch, 2nd prize; Auckland Agricultural Co. {late McLean and Co.), Duchess of Hamilton, highly commended ; Auckland Agricultural Co. (late McLean and Co.), Lady Eleanor; highly commended. Class 54. For the two best Cows with calves at foot. First prize, 40s; second prize, 20s; third prize, 10s.—1 entry. T. and S. Morrin, Maid Marian and Primrose, Ist prize. Class 55. For the two best Heifers 2 years old and under 3 years. First prize, 40s ; second prize, 20s ; third prize, 10s.— 1 entry. T. and S. Morrin, Moss Rote and Spring Flower, Ist prize. Class 56. For the two best Heifers 1 year old and under 2 years. First prize, 40s; second prize, 20s; third prize, 105.—3 entries, Auckland Agricultural Co. (late McLean Co.), Bertha, Ist prize; T. and S. Morrin, Daisy 2nd and Lady Mary, 2nd prize, UKEKFOKDS. Class 57. For the best Bull, 3 years old and over. First prize, 100s; second prize, 50s; third prize, 25s, —2 entries. Auckland Agricultural Co. (late McLean and Co.), Bismarck, Ist prize; Waikato Land Associa tion, Patron, 2nd prize. ' Class 58. For the best Ball 2 years old and under 3 years. First prize, 40s ; second prize, 20s; third prize, 10s.—1 entry. Auckland Agricultural Co. (late McLean and Co.), Number 89, Ist prizo.

Class 59. For the beat Bull 1 year old and under 2 years. First piize, 40s; second prize, 20n; third prize, 10s.-3 entries. Auckland Agricultural Co. (late McLean and Co.), Number 50, Ist prize ; Auckland Agricultural Co. (late McLean and Co.), Number 11, 2nd prize. Class 60. For the best Bull 6 months old and under 12 months. First prize, 40s;; second prize, 10s ; third prize, 103 — 3 en tries. Auckland Agricultural Co. (late Mc- Lean and Co.), Number 21, Ist prize; Auckland Agricultural Co. (late McLean and Co.), Number 90, 2nd prize; Auckland Agricultural Co. (late McLean and Co.), Number 6, Minstrel, 3rd prize.

Class 61. For the best Cow 3 years old and over. First prize, 80s; second 'prize, 40s; third prize, 20s.— Gentries, Auckland Agricultural Co (late £. and R. Maclean), Primrose, Ist prize; Auckland Agricultural Co (lato McLean and Co), Princess Alice, 2nd prize. Class 62. For the best Heifer 2 years old and under 3. First piize, 40s; second prize, 20s; third prize, 105.—2 entries. Auckland Agricultural Co. (late McLean and Co.), Graceful 2nd, Ist prize; Auck land Agricultural Co. (late McLean and Co.), Duchess sth, 2nd prize.'

ClasM 63. For the best Heifer 1 year old and under 2 years. First prize,4o3; second prize, 20s; third prize, 10s.—1 entry. Auckland Agricultural Co. (late McLean and Co.), Capsicum 2nd, Ist prize. Class 64. For the best Heifer 6 months old and under" 1 year. Kraft prize, 40s; second prij,e, 20s; third prize, 105.—2 entries. Auckland Agricultural Co. (late McLean and Co.), Giantess 2nd, Ist prize ; Auckland Agricultural Co. (late McLean and Co.), Charity Bth, 2nd prize.

Class 65. For the two" best Cows with calves at foot. _ First prize, 40s; second prize, 20s; third prize, 105.—2 entries. Auckland Agricultural Co. (late McLean and Co.), Leonora 2nd, Ist prize.

Class 66.—N0 entry. Class 67. For the two beat Heifera 1 year old and under 2 years. First prize, 40s;, second prize, 20s; third prize/ 105.—2 entries. Auckland Agricultural Co. (late McLean and Co). Duchess 6th, Ist prize. DEVONS. Class 68. For the best Bull 3 years old aad over. First prize, 100s ; second prize, 50s ; third prize, 255.—1 entry. C. Hawken, Orphan, Ist prize. . Class 69,-No entry. Class 70. For the best Bull 1 year old and under 2 years. Firat prize, 40s ; second prize, 20s ; third prize, 10s.—1 entry. Auck land Agricultural Co. (late McLean and Co.), Star No. 1, Ist prize. j

Class 71.—N0 entry.

Class 72. For the best Cow, 3 years old and over. First prize, 80s; second prize, 403; third prize, 205.—1 entry. William Percival, Foundation, Ist prize, Class 73,—N0 entry,

, Class 74. For'the best Heifer 1 year olcl and under 2 years; First prize, 40s; second prize, 20s ; thmFprize.lOs.—i entry; Wm. Percival, Foundation Ist, Ist prize. Class 75. For tho best Heifer. 6 months old and under 12 months. Firstprize, 40s ; second prize, 20a ; third prizo, 10s.—1 entry. Wm. Percival, Founda'ion 2nd, Ist prizs. Classes 76, 77, 73.—«0 entry; ALDEftNEY?.

Class 7iL For the best Bull. First prize', 60s ; second prize, 30s ; third prize, ISs. —3 entries. Gifford and Evans, Pride of the , Australasians, Ist prize 3 . Mrs J. W. Bttller, Monarch, 2nd prize; T. and S. Morrin, Young Emperor, 3rd pritfe. Class 80. i For the best Cow. First prize, ■ 403 ; second prize, 20s ; third prize, 10».— 5 entries. Gifford and Evans, 'Beauty, Ist prize; Mrs J. W. Buller, Buttercup, 3rd prize. Class 81. For the best 2-year-old Heifer.' j?irst prize, 40s J second .prize, 20s; third prizo, 10s.-4 entries. Mrs J. W. Bailer, Gazelle, Ist prize; Gifford and Evans, Vavmey, by Melbourne, dam Milkmaid, 2nd prize; T. &S. Monin, 3rd prize. AYRSHIRBS. Class 82. For the best Bull. First prize, 60s; second prize, 30a ; third prize, 155.—2 entries, D. Nolan, Sir Colin 2nd, lßt prize. Class 83, For the best Cow. First prize, 403 ; second prize, 20s ; third prize, 105.—4 Entries. D. Nolan, Cherry Blossom, Ist, pritfe ; A. Buckland, 2nd prize. Class 84. For the best 2-year-old Heifer. First prize, 40s; second prize, 20a ; third prizo, 10s,—1 entry. A. Buckland,- 2nd prize. , , GKADE CATTLE. Class 85. For tho best Bulf 3 years old and over. Firet prize, 40s; second prize, 20a; third prize, 10a.—2 entries. VYm. Walters, King Napier, Ist prize.

Class 86.—N0 entry. Class 87. For the best Bull 1 year old and under 2 years. First prize, 40a; second prize, 20s; third prize, 105.—2 entries. A. E. IsaNCS, Snowdrift, Ist prize; E. and A. Isaacs, Comet, 2nd prize.

Class 88.—No entry. Class 89. For the best cow 3 years old and over. First prize, 40j ; second prize, 20s; third prize, 10s.—10 entries. T. Paton, Pussy, Ist prize; E. and A. Isaacs, Topsy, 2nd prize; Jariies Wallace, 3rd prize. Class 90; No entry; Class 91. For the best heifer, 1 year old and under 2 yeaig. First prize, 40s; second prize, 20s; third prize, lOs;— 1 entry. No prize awarded. Cla«s 92. For the best heifer calf, 6 months old and under 12 months, First prize, 40a ; second prize, 20a; third prize, 105.—3 entries. F. Soraerfield, Ist prize.

Class 93. For the beat cow m milk. First prize, 40s; second prize, 20s; third prize, 103.—2 entries. Wm. Jfercival, Ist prize. Class 94. For the beat provincial bred fat ox; First prize, 40s; second prize, 20a ; third prize, 10b.—2 entries. G. Hulme, Ist prize. Class 95. No entry

Class 96. For the two best fat oxen. First prize, 40i; second prize, 20s; third prize, 105.—4 entries. G. Hubne, lat prize; Stillwell and Co., 2nd prize; A. McKenzie, 3rd prize. Class 98. For the best fat calf, fo butchers' purposes only, not exceeding treeks old. First prize, 205.—1 entry. J K. Walter*, Id prize. Silver Cap, value £10 10?, offered by the proprietors of the "Auckland "Weekly News," for the best Cow, the property ot a farmer farming lesa than 30 acres. En trance, 105.—4 entries. John Grey, Ist prize. The Butchers of Auckland's plate, value 5 guineas, for the best provincial-bred fat ox.—3 entries. G. Hulme, Ist prize.

IMPLEMENTS.

Judges: Messrs James Runciman, J, Bainbridge, and D. McNicol. Stewards Messrs W. Walters and A. McNicol.

LOCAL MANUFACTURE OHLY.

Class 276. Three-Furrow Plough. Prize, 203.—1 entry. A. Dunwoodie, highly com mended.

Class 277. Double-Furrow Plough. Prize, 205.-^i entries. Wallace and Hot ham, Ist prize; A. Dunwoodie, £20, 2nd prize; A. Dunwoodie, £18, commended. Class 278. No entry. Class 279. UiDgle-furron plough, each 1 and 2 wheels. Piize, 205.—5 . entries. John West, Ist prize; Wallace and Hot ham, 2nd prize. Classess 280, 281. No entries

Class 282. Set of heavy harrows for horses or 2 horses. Prize, 203. —1 entry A. Dunwoodie, Ist prize. Class 283. Set of light harrows. Prize, 205.—1 entry. Wallace and Hothom, Ist prize. ■ Class 284. No entry. Class 285. Set of Whippletrees, for 2, 3, and 4 horses. Prize, 205.—1 entry. A. Dunwoodie, Ist prize.

Class 286. No entry. Class 287. Horse rakes. Prize, 205.—2 entries Wallace and Hotbam, Ist prize ; John West, 2nd prize. ■ Classes 288, 289, 290. No entries. Class 291. .Farm dray. Prize, 205.—1 entry, Cousins and Atkin ; Ist prize. ■» Class 292. Town carrier's cart. Prize, 205.—3 entries. Joseph Craig, Ist ptize ; Cousins and Atkin, 2nd prize; George Bruce, commended. Class 293. >Yhitechapel cart. Prize, 20s. —1 entry. A. Mackie, Ist prize. * Class 294. Pagnall cart. Prize, 20a.—2 entries. Alex. Mackie, Ist prize.

Class 295. Waggonette. Prize, 28a. —1 entry. No award. ■ .1 Class 296. No entry. N Class 297. Express Wagon. Prize, 20s. —1 entry. Cousins and Atkin, Ist prize. Class 298. Farm Wagon. Prize, 20s.— 2 entries. No award.

Class 299. Single Buggy. Prize, 208.—" 2 entries. Alex. Mackie, 2nd prize.

Class 300. Doable-seated Boggy. Prize, 205.—4 entries. A. Mackie, Ist prize.; Consins and Atkin, 2ud prize. Implements, Extra Class.—2 entries. W. and E. Baeton, Ist prize; A. Mackie, Ist prize. Class 301. Pair of wheels. Prize, 20». Cousins and Atkin, Ist prize. Class 302. Antifriction plough. Prizs, 20s. A. Dunwoodie, highly commended. Class 303. Swing plough. Prize, 20s. ! Jehn West, Ist prize. Class 304. Scarifier, with moulding com bined. Prize, 20.=. Wallace and Hothani, Ist prize ; Wm, Smith, 2nd prize. Class 305. Cultivator. Prize, 20s. No award. ■ Classes 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313,314,315,316. No entries. LOCAL MANUFACTURES AND PRODUCE. Judges: Messrs Laybourne, Maxfield, and MiDgham. Class 318. Pickles, 1 dozen. Prize, 10s. C. J. Komp, Otahuhu, Tomato Sauce, highly commended. Clais 319. Wines, 1 dozen. Prize, 10s. J. Wen'del, Ist prize. Class 320. Tallow Candles, not less than 561bs. Prize, 10s. E. R. Cardno, Ist prize. . • . Class 321. Soap, not less than 561b?. Prize, 10s —2 entries. E. R. Cardno, Ist prize ; Sanders and Gilberd, 2nd prize. Judge 3: Messrs Scholes and W. F. Buckland.

Class 322. "Fancy Soap. Prize, 105.—2 entries. E. K. Cardno, Ist prize; prize ; Horatio Hjorth and Co,, Helensville, highly commended.

ClasfOJ 323, 324,—N0 entries. Class 325. Ale, not less than 5 gallons. The brand on casks to be made invisible be-, fore being delivered on the ground. The date of brewing and price to be affixed on cask. Prize, 10s. Bunkall Bros., let prize. |£Class 326. Porter, same conditions. Prize, 20s. Bunkall Bros, highly com. mended.

Class 327. Ale in bottlea, 2 dozen. No labels on bottles. Prize, 20a,— i entiics. Bunkall Bros., Ist prize. Class 323. Porter in bottles, 2 dozen. No labels on bottles. Prize, 20a.—2 entries. Bunkall Bros. Ist prize. Judges: Messrs Atkin and Osborne. Class Stewards: Messrs Laxon and J. Drammond. Classes 329, 330, 331. JSo enttieß. Class 332, Leather, best assortment, in aides. Prize, 205.—2 entries. B. Gittos and Son's collection, Ist prize ; Ireland Brothers collection, 2nd prize. Class 333. Boots and sboos, best assort ment made from Auckland leathers. Prize, 20s.—George Forster's collection, Ist prize. Class 334. Saddle made from N.Z. materials. Prize, 20s.—James Wiseman, 1 Auckland Dressed Hogakin Steeplechase saddle, English style, Ist prize. Class 335. Harness (cart), made from N.Z. materials. Prize, 205.—2 entries. James Wiseman, Ist prize. Class 336. Harness (buggy), from N.Z. materials. Prize, 205.—1 entry. James Wiseman, Ist prize. . Class 337. Harness (Plough), from N.Z. materials. Prize, 20s.—James Wiseman, lßt prize. ' Class 338. Saddlery and Harness, best collection, made from N.Z. materials. Prize, 20s. —James Wiseman, Ist prize. Class 342 .Best collection of Earthen ware Milk Pans, Butter Crocks, Horse

Mangers; Qattle, .Troughs, and Stable Pay! ing Bricks. Prize, 20s; —George Boyd,' Ist prize. , j j , Class 343. Garden and Green - house Goods, as Vases, Flower Pots. Arborettea, and .Fountains. Prize, 20s.—George Boyd, Ist prize. I Class 344; Sanitary Goods, such as drain pipes, closet pans, tsinks, and stench traps. Prize, 20s.—George Boyd, Ist prize. Class 345.' Best collection of bricks of all patterns, I! kitchen sinks, and chimney po(?. Prize, 20s.—George Boyd, Ist prize; Class 346. Fire Clay Goods, as used for the following: gas, iron, sulphur, ,Boap works, bakers' ovens, &c.' Prize, 20j.— George Boyd, Ist prize. Class 347. Cooking Stoves and Orenih best collection; Prize 4Os; II; H; Smith's colleccion, Ist prize. , ■ Judges : Messrs Lay bourne, Maifield, and ElliDghaiii,

Class 348. No entry. Class 349. Biscuits, Plain. Prize, 20s. —1 entry.—John Lamb, Ist prize,.

Class 350. No entry. Class 351. Brushware, Best Collection. Prize, 205.—1 entry.—Hugh K. Gilmour, late T. Harbutt, collection, Ist prize. Class 352. Salt Beef, iii Cask or Tierce. Prize, 205.—3 entries. A. Carter, Welles ley-street, Ist prizs; G. Hulme, com. mended:

Class 353. Spiced Beef, not less than 601bs. Prize, 20?;— 2 entries, G. Hulmpj Ist prize. Class 354. Preserved Meats; Prize, 20s —2 entries; Auckland Meat Preseiving Co.mpany—G; Hulme, manager, Ist prize/ Class 355. Best collection of Local Made Furniture. Prize, 40s, Kead and Soils' col. lection, Ist prize. Claas 356. Prize, 40a. Best collection of Seeds. Thomas Steadman, let prize. : Class 358. Best collection of Implemeats. First prize, 200s ; second prize, 1005.—3 entries. E. Porter and Co., Ist prize; W. J. Hurat and Co., 2nd prize; Oppenheimer and Co., commended.

Class 359. Aparian appliances. Prizo, 20°.— 2 entries. J. Hopkins and Co., Thames, Ist prize.

Classe* 360* 361.— No entries. Class 362. Collection of Woollen Goods, Prize, 20s. No award. Claas 364. Portmanteaus. Prize, 20s. James Wiseman, Ist prize,

CULINARY VEGETABLES.

Judge: MrJ. Willis.

. Class 366, Cucumbers, best brace. First prize, lOs j second prize, 5s W J. Palmer, Ist prize; Alfred Buckland 2ud prize. Clas? 367. Cucumbers, single fruit. First j prize, 10s; second prize, 55.—3 entries. W. J. Palmer, Ist prize; Alfred Buckland, ynd prize. Class 368. Asparagus, 50 heads. First prize, 10s; second prize, 55,—3 entries, E. D. Meatyard, Ist prize; Alfred Buck, land, 2nd prize. Class 369. Potatoes, kidney, 12, First prize, 10s; second prize, 55.—6 entries, John Abbott, Ist prize; Edward Bright, 2nd prize. ■ Class 370, Potatoes, round, 12. First prize, 10s; second prize, 55.—5 entrien, Edward Bright, Ist prize; T. Osborne, 2nd prize. Class 371. Potatoes, collection of 9 sorts, 12 of each variety. First priie, 30s; second prize, 153; third prize, 7s 6d.—3 entries, Edward Bright, Ist prize; Alfred Buck* land, 2nd prize; Thomas Osborne, 3rd prize. Class 372. Rhubarb, 6 stalks. First prize, 10s.—1 entry. Alfred Backland, Ist

prize. Class 373. Onions (from seed), 12. First prize, 5s. —1 entry. B. Bailey, Ist prize. ~-..' Class 374. Cauliflower, 12 heads. First prize, 10s ; second prize, ds.-^ entries, E. Bailey, Ist prize; Alfred Buckland, 2nd prize. Class 375. Cabbage. First prize, 10s; second prize, ss.— i entries. Alfred Buck* land, Ist prize; John B. Bully 2nd prize. Class 376. Lettuce. First prize, 10s; second prize, 55.—3 entries. Thomas Osbornc, Ist prize; E. Bailey 2nd prize. '? Class 377. Peas, 50 pods. First prize, 10s; Eecond prize 55.—2 entries, Alfred Buckland Ist prize; E. Bailey 2nd prize. Class 378. Peas, collection not less than 4 kinds, 50 pods of each. . First prize, 20s; second prize, 10s; third prize, ss. —1 entry, Alfred Buckland, Ist prize. Class 379. Broad, beans (50 pods.) First prize, 10s; second prize, 55.—2 entries, Alfred Buckland, Ist prize. Class 380. Turnips (6). First prize, 10s; second prize, 55.—2 entries. Thomas Osborne, Ist prize. Class 381. Carrots (6). First prize, 103; second prize, 5a.—2 entries. Thomas Oabome, Ist prize. Class 382, Collection of vegetables (not less than 12 kinds). First prize, 30s; second prize, 15s; third prize, 7s 6d.—3 entries. Alfred Bnckland, Ist prize.

Class 384. Beet, red. Mrst prize, 10s.— 1 entry. Alfred Buckland, Ist prize, -j

EXTRA EXHIBITS.

W. and E. Basten (Queen's), phaeton, Ist prize; Mr Adams, sociable, highly com mended; .Cousins and Atkin, dog cart, Ist prize; Thames Paint and Manu facturing Company, Ist prize; B, Tonka and Co., wagon, etc., Ist prize; Thomas Cole, collection basket work, Ist prize; T?. C. Sharland, 1 case specialities, , Ist prizs; H. Waite, collection of tinware, Ist prize; John Cornwell, incubator, Ist prize; James Mackie's collection, Ist prize; > Partridge and Woollams, 1 case samples of cut tobacco, Ist prize; Charles Williams' collection, Ist prize; John Foss, Grey street, collection of small goods, Ist prize; Garlick & Cranwell, handsome sideboard, Ist prize ; John L. Kean, corrugated iron . tank, spouting, lead washers, Ist prize; John Lamb, flour, Ist prize; E. McKebwn, :: bread manufactured from Lamb's "flour, . Ist prize; "J. Craig, 1 float for shipping cattle, Ist prize; Mrs E. Henry, knitted curtain's, Ist prize; Wm. Service, fancy boxes, fretting, &c, Ist prize; W. A. Seu ffert, 2 inlaid table tops, 1 frame with photographs, Ist prize; J. Goodwin, ; samples of: bakiDg powder, Ist prize ; Mrs H. Webster, 2 Persian cats, Ist prize; Jas. Wilson, preserred mullet, Ist prize; A. Mackie, 1 family buggy, highly com mended ; John Grey, collection of mineral, waters, Ist prizej Hammond^and; Byron, sample of Taupir! coal, Ist prize,; Hrs G. D. Burke, collection of bellows, Ist prize. .

(Owing to c lack'of space, we are- com.' polled to"lwld over the prize list for sheep, poultry, pigeons, dogs, and dairy produce, till to-morrow.) , ■ .

SPORTING NEWS.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN COEEESPONDENT.J" :

The C.JT.C. Maces.

Cheistohukoh Rackcouksb, , , ' Tuesday afternoon. ' Of £12 In the totalisation the Derby, 111 were ; on the winner. Rain commenced to fall heavily, immediately after the Derby, and has apparent!? Bet in for the day. 0.J.0. HANDICAP. "' Grip(Derrett).. .. .. .. .< \ . Louis dOr (3turgess) .. .. ..2 ~ i lady Emma (Clifford) .. .. .. 3 Le Loup (lallon) .. „ ....;. 0., ( Volunteer (Wattle).. .. .. •• 0 Libeller (Webster) .. J Governor (Blanch) .. .. .. ... J. Hilda, 6st, 111b. (Thompson) .. -■* -~M Betting: 2to 1 Volunteer; £to I Lady Emma; V 6to 1 Libellor; Bto 1, any other. Volunteer came with a sreat rush, at the post, and qnite i>nr priaed his stable companion, Libeller, in thß betting. Hilda boltedbefore Btarting, and went , risht round the course. On rej olning the horses the flag was dropt when they- were all iv," 118: order. The Governor and Grip got away first, with, the rsst in open order; but when i|»* a '.:l mile was covered and the stand reached, tne > lot were all together, with Grip. Libeller, and Louis dOr in the van, Hilda, Volunteer and the Governor forming second rank, with Lady Kmma and LeLoup bringing np the rear. At the mile. Grip was atiJl leading a bit ahead of Libeller and Louis dOr, with Lady Roma and Volunteer two clear lengths behind the last named, the rest already tailing oft*. Half a mile from home Louis DOr challenged Grip, ana tie pair ran side by side approaching the straight, ' and at the sameltlme Lady Kmma emerged from the ruck, followed by Volunteer, and went on in chase of the leaders. A slashing race home ensued, but Grip shook off all hta pursuers and won a good race, not eaßily, but with a little in lund by three-quarters o£ a length. Ixraia dor was second, Laay Kmma third, two lengths off! Volunteer fourth, close off. Timo, 3min. isßec -■,■ Not an attempt at a cheer was made when Grip returned to the icale. Le Loup broke down badly when about half-a-milo from home. •& great deal of dissatisfaction was expressed at Lady Emma's position, and opinions were freely -: expressed that she was not rlflden ont aa /.j thoroughly as her owner and hackers conldbava desired. Of 538 in the totaUsator. 187 were on Grip. WELCOME STAKES. i\ Siesta (Webster) .. .... .. 1 Vanguard (iJerrett) „ .. .. 2 : Amazon (Harris) .. .. .. .. 3> , Welcomo Jack (Clifford) 0 Trinket (Hawking).. .. .. .. 0 To Ata (W. Buller) ■.., 0 Doris (Hull) .. .. ■ 0 Leonora (Wattie) .. .. .. .. 0 Ada (Harding) .. .. _ .. 0 Betting: 3 to 1 on Welcome Jack; 5 to 1 Vanguard and Siesta; 7 to 15 to 1 any of the others. The lot were despatched well together, ,:, and a slashing race took place till inside the ■ rails, when-Siesta shot out and won hands - down by three lengths; Vungaard second, Amazon third. Time: 50secs. Mr Horsford'a " viotory " Was cheered to the echo. OX iSS to the tptaUßator, 100 were on the winner, •

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 9.



Bpecial Advertisements. "rVTEW DRAPERY AND CLOTHING IMPORTANT TO THB PUBLIC 1 JOHNLECK |L»te Managing Partner of Somerfleld & Leok), Begs to announce that he will OPEN In the Premises lately occupied by Mr. W. Rattray, with an BNHRBL"* NEW AND CHOICE STOCK OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBEK iTH. TheWHOLBS STOCK haa been PURCHASED with great caro, and is SPECIALLY SUITED for the AUCKLAND TRADE. NKW CLOTHING! " NEW DRAPERY! AND FANCY GOODS A GREAT ASSORTMENT OF D R £ S S MATERIALS. The Advertiser hopea that hla long experience in the Trade will be a guarantee that he will SSLL NOTHING BUT FIRST-CLASS GOODS, and at PRICKS whiohwlU Defy Competition.



He hopes to be favoured with a visit from all Ms old Customers, and hasnodou be will givb them every satisfaction | ■ N.B.—Gentlemen's Clothing made to order on the shortest notice by Pirst-olasa Tailor?. JOHN^LECK, I Dbapek, Clothier, and Outfitter, ' Ocpoeito the Bank of New Zealand, QU.EEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. T. ■* H. Co OK E, BUBOTTURE, BKDDJNG, AND CARPET WAREHOUSE, 123, QUEEN-STREBT, Attcexmto, Adjoining Bank of New Zealand, Wo invite the attention of Ladles and Gentle men about to furnish to our Large and Well ' i selected Stock of Drawing-room, Dining-room, '' and Bed-room S"nrnlture; Japanese Son ;£■. BUKSB-f or Verandahs; Iron Bedsteads, Kapok 1 Beds, Bolsters, and Pillows; spbins Mat tbasbkb, of superior quality, at reduced prices; ■'a large assortment of CaneseateaChairs, Veran dah and Croo.net Chaira; Patent Spuing Holler Blinds, all sizse; Wardrobes, with Plate Glass Panels; Marble-top Washstanda; some Very Superior Bedroom duitesj. In Mottled Kaubi ; Toilet Ware, superior double 1 sets, with sponge bowls; Goatskin Hearth rugs, in White, Black, and Grey, at moderate prioea; Door Mats, a tow very superior Oriental Fibre Mats just opened, easily kept clean, ana. very durable; first-class Hair Mattrassks. The greatest attention paid to the packing and forwarding of orders from our country cus tomers. Catalogues forwarded pob* free on applioaUon. _____ - Liberal Discount to Cash rurphasors. All - Goods delivered free in town. T. & H. COOKE, URNIXUR Bi .^BKDD^G jsK AND CARPET 123, Queen-street, Adjoining the Bank of Now Zealand. pREATFIRE IN QUJBEN-STBEET. A. LINABURY & CO.'S ' "PREMISES WILL BE CLOSED TO-DAY (MONDAY) and TUESDAY, To arrange damaged goods .?• X ,"' FOB A • ,_ GREAT CLEARING OUT SALE. THE ENTIRE STOCK "Will, ahd Must, be : CLEARED OUT IN SIX WEEKS, In order to MAKE ALTERATIONS TO [, , li'-C-.^i • '■*:.-■ PREMISES ■'■'■ The Puilio are requested to Call and See the „ a LARGE AND VALUABLE STOCK * '" TO BE SLAUGHTERED. _ ,A.» Ii IN A BURY « 00., <fc,_ ■>. QUKBN-STREET. ■•IP B O M T> A R 1 Thb most .•-■-.: . ■. magnificent . : • ■ ■ q r eton n c s Kvkb Shown in Auckland, Ex Orient Steamer' Garonne.' . \ Jubt Opened, And on Sale by. GAItLICK & CRANWELL Nickel Plated FRENCH AND HALF TESTER Jron Bedsteads, very handsome, and a novblty. Just Landed, ex Heemione. LABGEST STOCK' OF BEDSTEADS i IN. AUCKLAND I AT THE I TJALL A ROADE. 'fi ARLICK & [f\ RAN WELL, HOUSE FURNISHERS ' FANCY GARDEN TABLES. '■ '* CANE LOUNGES FOR VERANDAHS. 11 , BLACK AND WHITE WOOL H HEARTH RUGa. , II XAVEBTRYj BRUBSKL, & STAIRCARPET. ! CHURCH PEW BEATING, Vbby Niob, and Pbbfbbablb to Cbhhiosb. ' H GABUCK & CKAKtWBLL, *