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Evening Star, Issue 4286, 21 November 1876, Page 3

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[Feb Submaeini Cable.] The Arctic Expedition. London", November B.—The Arctic Expedition has arrived at Portsmouth. It got to within 450 miles of tho North PoJe, being the furthest point north ever attained; Beyond this the whole region was packed witli ice. The English Cricketers. Sydney, November 20.—The Englishmen beat the South Australians in one innings, with forty-three runs to spare. Pacific Mail Service. Sydney, November 21.—The Premier's speech yesternight utQueaubeyanreinmLngthePaciflc Mail Service contradicted the published statements that there was no likelihood of any arrangement being made between this Government aud New Zealand and tho contractors Although there were some dif. ferences between the two Governments, it was f believed they would be removed and that New Zea land would meet us fairly, so as to preserve the Bervice. [Pes Pkess Agency.] Auckland Summer Sleeting Weights. , The following are the weights for the two principal race 3 at the approaching summer meeting.AUCKLAND CLUB HANDICAP. st. lb. st. lb. Gny Fawkes ... 10 0 Kingfisher 7 3 TempletOß ... 9 9 Bangi tS 12 Fishhook ... ... 8 7 Maroro 6 12 Ariel 8 4 Tui 6 12 I Tadmor 8 8 Songster 612 Danebury 7 12 Fallacy 610 All Icaak "Walton ... 7 9 Fanny Fisher colt 6 7 Elfin King 7 7 Bella 6 7 Nero 7 6 Follefarine ... 0 7 Midileton 7 4 Doncaster , 6 0 Perfume 7 4 Wrangler 6 0 Jsprig of Shillelagh 7 3 AUCKLAND CUP. Bt.lb. st. lb. Guy ITawkes ... 910 Templeton ... 9 5 Fishhook 8 10 Ariel 8 2 Tadmor 7 12 All Steel 7 10 Danebury ... ... 7-10 Dan 7 7 Elfin King 7 7 Nero 7 7 Kingfisher 7 2 Middleton ... 7 3 MayJUorn 6 12 Isaak Walton ... 6 12 Songster 6 10 Maroro 6 10 Eangi.. « 9 Bella 6 8 Tui 6 8 Follefarine ..'. 6 7 Fallacy 6 7 Discord 6 6 JSrolife 6 4 Fanny Fisher colt 6 4 Wrangler 5 10 Redactions in the Militia. Wellington, November 21.—A1l the paid commanding officers of Militia and Volunteers of the Middle Island have got three months' notice that the Government will dispense with their services dt the expiration of that period. Colonel Beador, in the North Island, has received a similar notioe. The Nelson Regatta. CHEiaicatTECH, November 20.—The Kaiapoi Eowing Ciub intend to send a four-oar crew to compete at the Nelson Begatta. Harvest Prospects. Timabu. November 21.—The.beautiful rains of the last iow days have doae much good. The crops are very promising. A Commit tec has been appointed on behalf of South Canterbury to get up a testimonial to Mr Eollestou. Great dissatisfaction has been caused by the non(payment of money due by the Government. Contractor and others are much embarrassed inconaeaaenceV