AUCKLAND RACES.

New Zealander, Volume 7, Issue 597, 3 January 1852, Page 3

AUCKLAND RACES.

The following are the names of the winning horses at these Races on the first two daysThursday and yesterday :— Thursday, January 1, Maiden Plate, won by Mr. Jas. Williamsons " Tom Boy." Six horses started ; two were distanced. Ladies Purse, won by Mr. Codlin s " Jack. Hack Race, won by Mr. Hardington's " Jumbucfe." Innkeeper's Purse, won by Mr. W. Young's "Zaccho." Second Day, Friday, Jan. 2. Metropolitan Plate, won by Mr. Codlin's " Jack." Garrison Plate, won by Mr. Williamsons " Tom Boy." Maiden Produce Slakes, won by Mr. Hardington's «' Steel -Trap." A Maori Race, which stood last in yesterday's plan, was won by the horse belonging to tl Johnny Spades," the successful competitor both last year and the year before. •

Sabbath School Anniversary— On Sunday last, the Sermons on behalf of the Wesleyan Sabbath School were preached, as announced, by the Rev. J. H. Fletcher and the Rev. T. Buddie. In the afternoon of that day, a Public Examination of the children, conducted by Mi. Buddie, took place in the School Room, which was crowded by the scholars and a number of the adult friends of religious training. The result was most satisfactory, the answering in the Scriptures and the Catechism evidencing the care with which the teachers had laboured °to inculcate the meaning as well as the words upon their pupils. The children also recited portions of Scripture and pieces of Sacred Poetry, and sang several Hymns in a very agreeable manner. On New Year's Day the usual treat was given to the scholars. They assembled first in the School Room, and thence proceeded in procession to the Paddock of the Government Grounds, which had been'opened for their reception by the direction of the Lieutenant -Govern or, who had added to this courtesy by ordering that tents should be erected for the occasion, had it been deemed desirable. His Excellency's kindness was acknowledged by the little ones in a vote of thanks passed to him with all the honours that juvenile ardour could convey. After some time passed in innocent amusements, Regard Books were distributed to the meritorious scholars of the rtulerent classes. In the evening, a Tea Meeting in connexion with the Anniversary was held in the School Room, and was attended by about two hundred persons. The Room was tastefully decorated with flags, &c.:— -the Trays for the com™ pany had been supplied gratuitously by ladies connected with the congregation. The Chair was occupied by the Rev. Thomas Buddie. The Superintendent of the School made a statement showing the progress of the Institution lromits commencement in 1842, and its pro- j sent condition ; and in the course of the evening interesting and instructive addresses were delivered by the Rev, J. Inglis, Rev. J. H.Fletcher, Rev. 11. Ward, Rev. 11. H. Lawry, Mr. T. S. Forg lith, Mr. Gorrie, and Mr. Gittos. The whole passed off in the most agreeable manner. Prom a statement read by the Ministers who preached in behalf of the Institution, it appears that at the commencement of the year there were on the Roll, 113 boys and 97 girls, and that during the year 67 boys and 73 girld were admitted, making a Total of 350. But, twenty children having left the school during the year (some of whom are attending other Sabbath Schools, and others have left the district) the actual number on the Roll at present is 32 0. It was intimated that many of these are children of parents who are not recognised members of any Christian Church, and that therefore almost or altogether the only channel through which the children are likely to receive religious instruction is that afforded by such Schools. The average attendance during the year was, in the morning, 130; in the afternoon, ICO. There are fifteen Male and thirteen Female Teachers, who render their services (of course giatuitously). There is also a Library of five hundred volumes, from which bookd are lent to the scholars from week to week. The friends of Sabbath Schools, and of Christian Union for religious and benevolent purposes, will learn with pleasure that on the day of the Anniversary of the Colony (the 29th inst.) there will be a repetition of some of the most interesting of the proceedings which took place on thih occasion, only on a larger scale, as the plan is intended to comprehend a bringing together of the scholars of the several Pioiestant Sabbath Schools in the town. The particulars will no doubt be announced in due time.