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Auckland Star, Volume V, Issue 1513, 16 December 1874, Page 3

C< T. PATRICK'S HALL. I FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18. ' A MOSIC 4L AND DRAMATIC ENTERTINMENT Will be given in the above Hall by the St Patrick's Juvenile Society, assisted by several Gentlemen Amateurs. The proceeds to be given to Mrs Colgan and family. Tickets, 2s each. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8 p. m. FOUjnD, a Negligee, with initials and date on Back - Tho owner can have the same by applying Stak. office, LOBT, this day, a BOY aboutfsix years old ; dressed in light knickerbocker suit and drab hat ; front teeth out. — *Ny i- formation of him will be thankiully received by Mrs Duff, Greystreet. LOST, in Victoria or Drake-street, the January number of the "Reporter," for 1874 ; printed in shorthand. —The finder will greatly oblige by leaving same at Stab, office. LOST.— Supposed to have been left on the beach beyond Kauri Point, on Saturday last, a small Tub lilled with Crockery.— Anyone giving information regarding it at the Star office, will be rewarded. O¥W IN G MACHINES. I am now agent for all the old-established and best Sewing Machines known, viz.: Singers', Thomas', Howe's, Howe'simproved, Wlueler and Wison, JMussey and Pillings' improved "Little Stranger" and "Wanza.' A large Stock to select frorr A printed guarantee given with each machine, utlwtaking to keep it in order for twelve months free o jharge. Repairs properly done. Needles, oil, and extras GEO. W. HESLOP, The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. OHUECH OY ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL. The friends of this School are invited to be present sn the School-room on FRIDAY, when the .results of , the examinations now going on will be declared, and the Prizes distributed. The chair will be t>ken at 4 p.m. by his Lordship the Bishop of Auckland, J . — ! r|iO BE DISPOSED OF—The well- • Jl known and old-established Pawnbrokers' Business I next to the City HaU, carried on successfully for the last j eight years. The proprietor retiring from business.— | For particulars apply to MORRIS MARKS Princi--1 pals only treated Vwith, Ko commission agents or brokers need apply. TT A. 0. B. P. JUL* AUCKLAND BRANCH, No 81. The Half-yearly Meeting of the above-named Branch will bu held THIS KYKNIKU in bt Patrick's Hall, at 8 o'clock. Business - b'or the transaction of the ordinary business of the Branch, and for the Election of officers for ensuiDg six months. B. HAMILL, Secretary. ■fj'LAGSTAFE HUL RESERVE, JO DEVONPORT. Tenders will be received at the Post-office, Devonport, till 8 o'clock, on THURSDAY EVENING, irom persons will to purchase the Grass and Hay on the Flagstaff 11. 11. 1 he highest offer will be accept cd. OLIVER MttYS, Chairman. "RAILWAY SLEEPERS The undersigned is prepared to givethehighestprice for Railway Sleepers, dressed or undressed. No charge for ianding. Dressed by steam at cheap rates. Apply to F. ARCHARD, near Railway Station ; Or, Mechanic's Bay. iy O T I C E . Newton and Ponsonby 'Busses will leave the top of College Hill at 7.30 for the Choral Hall To-morrow Night, and will continue to do so while the entertainment lasts. F. QUICK. TO LET, a nine-roomed Dwelling, within fifteen minutes walk of the Union Bank. —Appl) to F, L. Prime, Y'Z, Insurance BuildiDgs. LOST, between Grafton Road and Barracks, Cold Pendant of Earrings. Finder will be rewarded by returning same to Ryan, Bell and Co., Vulcan Lane. TffOß the Benefit of the Catholic community, and to supply a want leng felt by the ; Catholics of the province, the undersigned begs to intimate that he has OPENED AN ESTABLISHMENT Next to Messrs Hewin Bros., CORNER OF QUEEN AND WELLESLEY-STREET, For the Sale of Catholic Books, Periodicals, Newspapers, Pictures, &c, &c, And hopes the cause will meet with that patronage and support it deserves. STATIONERY AND SCHOOL BOOKS. JAMES FLYNN. TjILLERSLIE GARDENS. CHRISTMAS-TIDE SPORTS. ■ PROGRAMME FOR BOXING-DAY, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26. PRIZES. Ist 2nd £ s. d. £ a. d. 100 yds Maiden Race .. .. 2 0 0 .. 1 0 0 BALF-MILE HANDICAP, first prize, the ELLERSLIE CUP, a piece of plate, value £10, or money ; second prize, £2 ; third prize, £1. 300 yds Handicap (open to Amateurs only) Cricket Set value 5 0 0.. 1 0 0 Wrestling (Cumberland St>le).. 2 0 0 .. 0 0 0 Tilting in the Ring .. .. 3 0 0 .. 0 0 0 Throwing the Hammer .. .. 1 10 0 .. 0 0 0 Hop, step, and Jump .. .. 1 0 0.. 0 0 0 Dancing Highland Fling, Irish •! Jig, and Hornpipe, £1 each Sack Race 1 0 0 .. 0 0 0 PROGRAMME FOR NEW YEAR'SDAY, (Ist JANUARY, 1875). £ s. d. £ b. d. 200 yds Handicap (open to Amateurs only) Cup value .. .. 5 00..1 0 0 One Mile Handicap .. .. 5 0 0 .. 1 0 0 High Jump (Running) .. .. 100..000 Putting the Stone, 161bs .. .. 1 0 0.. 0 0 0 Wrestling (Devon and Cornwall style) .. 2 0 0 .. 0 0 0 Vaulting with the Pole .. .. 100..000 Hurdle Race, 120 yds .. .. 200..100 Wheelbarrow Race (blindfolded) 1 0 0 .. 0 0 0 Sackßace 1 0 0 .. 0 0 0 The term "Amateur" in these competitions shall be nndarstood to apply to Gentlemen who are members of any recognised Rowing or Cricket Club, Officials in the Banks, ard Government offices, Clerks and Warehousemen in wholesale establishments, and any others approved of by the Committee. ENTRIES. For Ellerslie Cup Handicap, ss. For all other contests, 2s 6d ; to be sent with colours of competitors to Mr A. KING, Evknibg Stab office, by SATURDAY, 19th Decemb r. Handicaps for the Races on the 26th will be published on the 24th December, and those for the Ist ifjumary on the 28th. p. A'TOftfid ivMJ Jj« i» ttttendfttifla on poth d_.fi.,