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New Zealand Herald, Volume VIII, Issue 2143, 7 December 1870, Page 1

Amusements, &c. T)RINCE OF WALES TB.EA.TUE. THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, DECEMBER 7, Benefit of MR. J. B. HOWE, When he will appear in two character-— ALLAN RABY, in THE PHANTOM ; AND, PAT O'BRIAN, IN TIIE IRISH EMIGRANT ; Forming the completest night's entertainment ever placed upon the Auckland stage. The performance will commence with the Grand Legendary Drama of THE PHANTOM. Allan Raby fthe Phantom! .. .. Mr. J. B. Howe. Supported by Mesdames Walter Hill, Howard, Keogh, Joyce. Messsrs. Sam Howard, Herberte, Joyce, Keogh, Booth, Hcsford, and Mr. Stuart O'Brien. Concluding with THE IRISH EMIGRANT. Pat O'Brian (with Song) .. .. Mr. J. B. Howe. PEOVINCIAL LUNATIC ASTLUM. A MUSICAL and DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT will take place on THURSDAY, the Sth inst., commencing at 7.30 p.m. Ward's Amateur Minstrel Company have kindlyVolunteered their services on this occasion. Dancing will commence at 9 o'clock. Admission Tickets 2s. QT. SEPULCHRE'S ENTERTi IN(O MENT. IN THE MUSIC HALL, SYMONDS-STREET. ON THURSDAY NEXT, DECEMBERS. Part L Vooal and Instrumental Music (no with a Magical Interlude, entitled WHAT IT IS! Part 11. A dramatic representation adapted from chapter 3'2 of the " Pickwick Papers"; of 808 SAWYER'S SUPPER PARTY, AND HOW IT ENDED. To commence at half-past seven. Admission : —One Shilling. Tickcl-holdcrs entitled to priority of admission. Tickets to he had at Upton's and W'ayte's, Stationers: at Upper-Symonds-strcet, of -Mr. "Watts ,v Mrs. Shav,* ; at Newton, of Mr. List : and at Parnell, ol Sir. Rob ; ison, Mr. Yaughan, and -Mr. Hale.

Tm ARE WELL CONCERT. MUSIC HALL, SYMOXDS-STREET. In compliment to C*. T. J'\\iuiow-, Esq., who is to leave for England, will lie given by the Amateurs of Auckland, assisted by Mrs. .Mitchell, on MONDAY EVENING, the 12tii INST. Ticket l ! may be obtained at the several booksellers. HAURAKT LADIES' BENEVOLENT SOCIETY. GRAND FANCY BAZAAtt. A BAZAAR in aid of the funds of the above Society will take place at the Academy of Music, Grahamstown, commencing THURSDAY, Sth December, and continuing the two following days. The Band of the Thames Volunteers have kindly oft'ered their services, and will be in attendance. Open till 10 p.m. each day. Admission, Ud ; children half-price. A. PUCKEY, Hon. Sec. Meetings. A UCKLAND CHAMBER OF J\_ CO.M.M l-'.UCE. The MONTHLY MEETING of the Members will be held in the Chamber, adjoining the Hank of Australasia, Shortland Crescent, on THURSDAY, the Sth instant, at !S p.m. liusiness: Nomination of officers for 1671, Sec. .]. TOXSON GARLICK, Secretary. December f», IS7O. SAVINGS BANK. A MEETING of the TRUSTEES will be held on FRIDAY, the itth instant, at 4 p.m. WILLIAM RATTRAY, Vice-President. December 5, IS7O.

Lost and Found. RE AV AR D, ss.—Lost in Queenstreet, on Nov. 2S, IS7O, a White and Brindle Bull-terrier DOG.—Anyone found keeping itai'ter this advertisement will be prosecuted. - Address B. QriXN, Messrs. Gee and Potter, Coach-btiiMers. FOUND— In Orakoi Eny, on Tuesday, a Light SKIFF with a pair of oars.—Apply at the Hei-.ai.d Office. Sporting. THE WAIKATO ANNUAL RACES. Under the Patronage of Ills Excklles.y the GovKKN'or.. To be held at Hamilton on WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, the 2Sth and 2'Jth December, IS7O. FIRST DAY. 1. The HOWEN STAKES, of sovs.: entrances sovs. 1 j miles ; weight for a;,c: for all ages. 2. The HAMILTON STAKES, of sovs.; entrance 2 sovs : miles; weight for age; for three years old and upwards. 3. The CAMBRIDGE STAKES, of sovs.; entrance 2 sovs.; 2 miles : weight for age ; for three years old and upwards. 4. The WAIKAITO STEAM NAVIGATION CO.'S PLATE, value £ ; entrance 2 sovs. Presented by the Directors of tlie above Company, li miles; weight for age; confined to horses the bona tide property of Waikato settlers. 6. The ALEXANDRA STAKES, of sovs.: entrance 2 sovs.: 1A miles: weight for age; for three years old and upwards. SECOND DAY. 1. The GRAND STAND STAKES, of sovs.; entrance 2 sovs.; 1\ miles; weight for age; all ages. 2. The HURDLE RACE, of sovs.; entrance 2 sovs.; 2 miles, over S flights of hurdles ; to be run for by horses the property of Waikato settlers ; weight for age. X. ROYAL MAIL PLATE, value £ : entrance 2 sovs. Presented by Mr. G. C. Quie'K, Mail Contractor. I.V miles; weight for age; confined to horses the property of Waikato settlers. ■1. The PON Y RACE. of ' sovs.; entrance 1 sow : weight for inches ; for ponies 14 hands and under: top weight 0 st. 7 lbs.; 1 mile. 5. The CONSOLATION STAKES, of sovs.: entrance 10s ; weight for age ; for beaten horses only. RULES AND REGULATIONS TO BE OBSERVED. That the foregoing Races be run under the Victorian Jockey Club Rules and Regulations. No entries will be received for any of these races except upon this condition :—That all disputes, objections, claims and complaints arising out of the racing shr.ll be disposed of and decided by a majority of tlie sttwards of the Waikato Turf Club, whose decision upon all matters connected with the foregoing programme shall be final. All protests must be in writing, accompanied with the sum of £5 ss. If the protest be not sustained the amount will be forfeited.

All entries to lie made to the Secretary, or any of the Committee, on or before the 20th December, IS7O, with the name and age of the horse, name of the owner, and colour of ihe rider. Any jockey riding except in the colors entered will be fined £'2. The Committee reserve to themselves the power to deduct from 10s to lSs from the added money, should the funds fall short of their requirements. A charge of admission to the course will be made on all foot passengers, saddle horses, carriages, and other vehicles. In no instance will public money lie given for a walk over ; such race will be null and void. In all races three horses, the property of separate owners, to start, or only half the added money given. Any person in arrears for stakes or subscription will be disqualified from running a horse at this meeting. No horse allowed to run unless the property of a subscriber to the race fund of at least 20s. No allowance for mares or geldings. Penalty.—ln each race where a horse has not been trained in the "Waikato and become the bona fide property of a "Waikato resident ai; least one month before the races, to carry 10 lbs. extra. By order of the Committee. THOMAS FAEEELL, Secretary Waikato Turf Club. Hamilton, 7th >*ov., IS7O.