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New Zealand Herald, Volume V, Issue 1308, 25 January 1868, Page 1

AUCKLAND CALEDONIAN GAMES. OPEN TO ALL COMERS. riIHE FIRST COMPETITION for the following i Games -will tako place in Mr. IJucKliA.ND's 1 Paddock, at Newmarket, on the 29th current, being t the Twenty-eighth Anniversary of the Colony. ' PROGRAMME: 3 Playing Pibrochs, Keels, and Marches on the Great Highland Bagpipes —Entrance, 55.; Prize £5. Dancing the Highland Fling—Entrance, 2s. 6d. Prize, £2. Dancing tho Sword Dance—Entrance 2s. 6d.; Prize, £3. Dancing the Reel of Tullcoh—Entrance, 2b. 6d; Prize, £3. Broadsword Exercise—Entrance, 2s. Cd.; Price, £2 Competitors for the above must appear in Highland Costume. For the Best Dressed Highlander—Entrance, f 2s. Gd.; Prize, £2. Tossing the Caber—Entrance, 2s. 6d.; Prize, £2. Throwing tho Hammer— Entrance, 2s. 6d. ; ■ Prize, £2. Putting the Stone—Entrance, 2s. 6d.; Prize, £2. Tilting at the King—Entrance, 2s. 6d.; Prize, £3. Vaulting -with the Pole—Entrance 2s. 6d. ; Prize, £2. Hop, Btep, and Jump—Entrance, 2s. Gd.; Prize, £2. Running High Leap—Entrance, 2s. Gd.; Prize, £2. Three Legged Race—Entrance, 2s. 6d.; Prizs, £2. , Hurdle Kaco—Entrance, 2s. 6d.; Prize, £2. Sack Hurdle Race—Entranco, 2s. 6d.; Prize, £2. Quoits (to commence at 9 a.m.)— Entrance, 2a. 6>l. Prize, £3. - ' Foot Races for 300 Yards—Entrance, 2s. 6d.; Prize, £2. Foot Rneo for a Mile—Entrance, 2s. Cd.; Prize, £3. Foot Race for Boys under 15 years—Entrance, Is.; Prizo, £1. Wrestling—Entrance, 2s. Cd.; Prize, £2. Three Competitors or no Prize. Should a larger amount of money be received the above Prizes will be increased, or Second Prizes '• added. The splendid Band of H.M. ISth Royal Irish will 7 assist on the occasion. P. McDONALD, Secretary. Perth ancTDundeo Hotel, 18th January, 18G8. CITY EAST WARD. TO CHAS. DAVIS, ESQ. QIB.-A V acancy having occurred in tho represents tation of the City of Auckland East for a Member of the Provincial Council, wo the undersigned Klectors of the^District, having regard to the present important prisis in Provincial affaire, deem it desirable that our interests should be represented by a Gentloman.of knowrt ability and long experience. Believing that you have tr e confidence of a large m«jorit.y of tho constituency of Auckland East, we respectfully request that yon will allow yourelf to be put in Nomination for the vacant seat, and we pledge ourselves, in the event of your so doing, to uso our utmost exertions to secure your'return. Wo remain, Sir, your obedient servants, .Times Smart Ifyam Joseph J. V. Clark Jeremiah Casey K. Stevenson Thomas \Villinms Kobt.. Tnrnbull F. H. I-ewisson T. macrcady K. Johnson John Finlay James Karris Louis A. jSathan Thomas Wattcra A. Dornwell Jno. Menzieß Jas. George Henry IZeesing. TO Mr. JAMES SMART, JiMRS M. CLARK, AND THE OTHER GENTLEMEN SIGNING THE REQUISITION. .""I ENTLEMEN, —In jeply to your request that I or should allow myself to bo put in nomination for tho vacancy in tho Provincial Council for (Jity East, I have much pleasure in acceding to your request, and can only say that, if elected, I will at all times act to the best of my ability for the benefit of my constituents. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, yours respectfully-, C. DAVIS. TO THE ELECTORS OF CITY EAST. GENTLEMBN, —Mr. Weaver having resigned his seat in tho Provincial Council, I beg to offer my services to act as your Representative. I have the honor to bo, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant. W. J. HURST. January 13, ISGS. TO THE ELECTORS OH 1 THE CITS" EAST. GENTt/EMffN, —Having resigned on a former occasion when I sought your confidence, it has been suggested to me that I should publicly announce that UNI ; ER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL I.NOW DO SO. 1 therefore pledge myself to co to the poll; and ■would just add that although, 110 doubt, you might elect many better qualified for tie position, yot, X beg to assure you, you will find non-i with a more ginglo and sincere desire for the welfare and advancement of this Province. I have the honour to b- 1 , Geiitlnnen, Your obedient farv.mt, W. J. HURST. TAUPAKI LAND SALE. PURCHASERS of at TAUPAKI are requested to complete their purchase-* &t once ; and notice in hereby nivori t.h i t conveyances must ho tendered to thi vendors for execution not later than tho Sth of next month. Purchasers nre reminded that they are chargeable with interest at. iSIO per cent, per annum ou the balances of their purchase 'monies, and further that their depot its are liable to be forfeited. J.iC. MacOORMICK. For the Vendors. Wyndham Chambers, Auckland, January 22, 1867. REFUGE FOR THK DESTITUTE AND LVI -n G-IN ■; i OSPIT aL. Patrons : Hig Excellency Sib G. G-hbt, His Honoiithh Superintendent. The RALE of PA NOT ARTICLES in aid of tho above Institution will tike place BAKLY in MARCH, particulars of which will appj«rii a future advertisement. -. . Contributions of articles in aid of the above object will bo thankfully received by any. of the following Lndie? of tho Committee: —Mesdames J. S. Mac- ■ farlano, I•. Wilson, I'ento i, Whitaker, J. Brown, Lloyd, Murdoch, Daere, Stannua .lone?, Hidings, Staveley, Flower,' S.! Brown, Jne. Gilbert, G. N. Owen. Owen, William Wibiims, Jno. Willianie,M lc_ donald, Cornford, C. Davis, Ireland, Elkin, Sttiart, Hurst, I;wen, MaoQormic-, and Miss Hull. ; NOTICE. TO MEET THE TIMES. HORSES SHOD a Cobii and Oo'a Shoe,S3 Foita-e, -for Ss. the set. —Victor ia-street.