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New Zealand Herald, Volume VIII, Issue 2468, 22 December 1871, Page 1

Business Cards. SWETE, SCOTT & CO., Sharebrokers, Commission Agents, etc., Vulcan Lane, Auckland; and at Owen-street, Grahamstown Thames. T~ 0 BFTCHERS, PAEMEES, SETTLERS, AND OTHERS. The Undersigned is a CASH PURCHASER of HIDES, SHEEP SKINS, WOOL, etc., etc., at the highest market prices. B. GITTOS, Tanner and Leather Manufacturer. 3, 'Wyndham-street, Auckland ENETIAK HOUSE, SHORTLAND-STEEET, VENETIAN, WIRE GAUZE, and PERFORATED ZINC BLINDS made of any dimensions in any number, and Wire Work in all its branches.' Sent to any part of New Zealand. eLD BLINDS RENOVATED. M. HORTOffBUSBy, Local Manufacturer, and Importer of Materiel. WELLS, FARGO & CO.'S EXPRESS. The undersigned are now prepared to forward parcels, &c, by the above Company to all points in the United States. HENDERSON & JIACFARLAITE, Agents. W J. HUNT & CO., ' STOCK & SHAEEBROKERS, MINING-, INVESTMENT AND LAND AGENTS, 50, Qtjeen-stbeet. WPHILLTPPS & SON, Wynd- . ham-street. Auckland, OIL, COLOR, and GLASS MERCHANTS, Importers of and Dealers in every description of Paints, Oils Turpentine Colors Varnishes. French Polish, Gold Leaf, Brushes, and Paper Hangings, British and Continental Plate, Sheet, Crown and Ornamental Glass; Clock aDd Compass Glasses. Glass cut to anv size and carefully packed. Window Lead. Dlazed Sashes. Doors, etc. WAHNOCK BROTHERS' (AUCKLAND SOAP ASD CANDLE WORKS) PRICES CURRENT :— Per Ton. Per Cwt. £ a. d £ s. d. Blue Mottled Soap 30 0 0 1 12 0 Best Yellow Soap 28 10 0 1 8 0 Double Crown Soap 22 00 1 36 Household Soap 20 00 1 16 Auckland, August 10. 1870. WC R O W T H JB E, . VICTORIA LIVERY & 'BAIT STABLES, Albert-street, (close to Wyndham-street,) Patronised and appointed Livery Stable-keeper to H. R. H. the Duke of Edinburgh, and His Excellency Sir G. F. Bowen. For Hire, a great variety of Carriages, opeH and close ; Broughams and Wedding Carriages, with Grey Horses; Buggies, single and double-seated, hooded Dog Carts; Breaks for picnic p rties; Covered Conveyances for driving passengers to out-districts; Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses, etc., etc., etc. Charges moderate. Athletic Sports. /CALEDONIAN GAMES, TO BE HELD IN THE ALBERT BARRACKS, On the Ist and 2nd January, 1872, Under the auspices of THE AUCKLAND SCOTTISH VOLUNTEERS. Patkox: His Honor the Superintendent. Vice-patross: His Worship the Mayor Major William Gordon John Logan Campbell, Esq. Major the Hon. Chas. J. Taylor, A.S.V. J DDOE: Siahteh: And an influential Co rT»,t: ?. Treasurer: Lieutenant Owen Joues, A.S.V. PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME : fIRST DAY. Phizes. Ist. 2nd. 3rd. £ s. £ s. £ s. Ist Quoiting 3 0 2 0 10 2nd Bagpipe Music. Winner of this prize to play the necessity dunce music tlurinc (.:■ J spurts .. ..7 0 3 0 0 0 3rd Flat Race ; open only to Volunteers who have never won an advertised race; 250 yards 20 10 00 4th Putting the Stone ..2 0 10 0 0 sth Whee barrow Race .. 110 0 0 0 0 6th HighlandFlingincostume 2 0 10 0 0 7th Throwing the Hammer .. 2 0 10 0 0 Sth Flat Race, handicap ; 000 yards .- .. S 0 110 0 0 9th Cumberland Wrestling ..30 10 OO 10th Running Ui;h Leap ..2 0 0 0 0 0 11th Single-stick Combat ..20 00 00 12th Boys' Race; under 14 years of age; 30U yards .. ..110 015 0 5 13th Reel of Tulloch .. .. 2 0 1 0 0 0 14th Putting the Light Stone 2 0 10 0 0 15th Tossing the Caber.. ..2 0 O O O O lGth Sword Dance .. ..301000 17th Hat Race, handicap; 300 q q q 18th Tilting, handicap (orplata in lieu of money) .. ..5 0 3 0 l o Wth t?wln?f EUC . e . ;laSt . DaQk rf 2 0 0 0 0 0 SECOND DAY. Ist Boys' Race ; open only to Cadets under 16 years; 500 yards 20 10 00 «nd Running Long Leap ..20 00 O O 3rd liycicle Race; 1 mile ..2 0 0 0 0 0 4th Best-dressed Highandcr; three to compete or no prize 3 0 0 0 0 0 sth Cornish Wrestling ..3 10 110 0 0 Uth Flat Race, handicap ; 500 of the' Auckland Rowing Club only 2 0 1 0 O 0 7th llighlandFliiigincostume 2 0 10 0 0 Bth Best-dressed Boy iu Highland costume .. .. 110 1 0 010 Oth Irish Jig, in character ..20 10 00 10th Vaulting with the Pole ..20 00 00 11th Hurdle Race, handicap: l.mile 30 10 00 12th Sack Race 110 0 0 0 0 13th Three-legged Race ..110 0 0 0 0 14th Standing High Leap ..20 00 00 loth One Mile Race, handicap ; Prince of Wales Theatre Silper Cup, value .. ..552000 10th Reel of Tulloch .. .. 0 10 0 0 17th Hop, Step and Jump ..110 0 0 0 0 18th Donkey Race; last Donkey to win .. ..20 00 00 Entry night, Thursday, the 28th instant, at the Thames Hotel, from 7.30 to 9 p.m. . Entrance Fee, 5 per cent, on value oMgrt P-e. Secretary. riKEMOBNE ! CEEMOKNE ! ! \j CREMORNE!!! CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES. The above well-known place of amusement will be opened to the public durin R the Christmas Holidays, commencing Boxing-day, December 20th, with the following programme:— iMaiden Foot Race Three-legged Race Barrell Race Greasy Boom Quoit Match Handicap Foot Race Wheelbarrow Race Sack Race Skittles, Cricket, &c. ~-,,, Dancing in the Monster Pavillion ; an efficient Band in attendance. _ tsr Refreshments of all Proprietor. pHBISTMAS HOLIDAYS. VICTORIA UOUSeTnORTH SHORE, MRS LANDER will be glad to make Families comfortable for Christmas and New Year's festivities. Children's amusements will be stationed on the grounds. No charge for admission. Tea, Coffee, mid all kinds of Refreshments can be had at very reasonable prices. I .N. 13.— Swings, <6c, &c.