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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5244, 14 January 1878, Page 1

Amusements gT. SEOIIGE’S HALL. TO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT. MONDAY, JANUARY 14. GRAND BENEFIT TESTIMONIAL TO MR. R. W. CARY, Under the Patronage of His Worship the Mayor, J. Dransfield, Esq.; the Hon. J. Sheehan, Esq., Minister of Justice ; W. T. L. Travers, Esq., M.H.R.; E. A. Krull, Esq., German Consul; E. W. Mills, Esq.; R. J. Duncan, Esq., J.P.; Councillor Moss; Councillor Magiuity ; H. Mace, E q. ; and other influential gentlemen. GREAT DOUBLE BILL. The following ladies and gentlemen have in the kindest possible manner volunteered their services;— THE LYDTA-HOWARDE TROUPE, Who will appear in TRIAL BY JURY. CHAIIAOTEES! The Learned Judge ... Hr. R. W. Cary The Plaintiff ... .. Miss LydiaHowarde The Defendant ... Mr. C. Sidney Counsel for the Plaintiff Miss Jennie Nye Usher ... ... ... Mr. Hunter Bridesmaid ... Mdlle. Solange Novaro Foreman of Jury ... Mr. Harry Stoneham Bridesmaids, Jurymen, &c., &c. Followed by RECITALS, SONGS, INSTRUMENTAL SOLOS, &c., &c. The programme will conclude with the Operatic Burlesque, lAUST, M.D. Faust Miss Jennie Nye Mephistophiles ... Miss Adelaide Stoneham Dame Martha ... Mr. R. Love Marguerite ... Mr. Harry Stoneham Pianists, Mrs. G. Palmer and Mr. A. E, King. The City Rifle Band will kindly assist. Chairs, 35.; Second Seats, 25.; Gallery, Is.; Seats may be secured at Jackson’s. Carriages may be ordered for 10.30. OF THE COLONY. WELLINGTON ANNUAL REGATTA, To be held on TUESDAY, 22nd JANUARY, 1878. Under the Patronage of HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR . And the MARCHIONESS OP NORMANBY. President, his Worship the Mayor ; Commodore, G. Hunter, Esq., M.H.R.; Vice-Commo-dore, Thomas Buchanan, Esq. Programme. 1. Open Boat Sailing Race.—For all comers. Distance, ten miles ; entrance, 10s. 6d. First prize, cup and £7 ; second prize, £5. 2. Four-oared Outrigger Race. Distance, three miles ; entrance, £2 2s. First prize, cup and £25 ; second prize, £lO. 3. First-class Yacht Race.—Distance, twenty miles ; entrance, £2 2s. First prize, New Zealand Shipping Company’s cup and £25 ; second prize, £lO (if four boats start, otherwise only £5.) 4. Junior Four-oared Outrigger Race.—Distance, two miles; entrance, 10s. 6d. First prize, £lO ; second prize, £3. 5. Coasters Race. —Distance, twenty miles ; entrance, £2 2s. First prize, Shaw, Savill, and Co.’s cup and £25 ; second prize, £lO. 6. Whaleboat Race.— Distance, three miles ; circular course, to be steered with bona fide steer-oar ; entrance, £1 Is. First prize, cup and £ls ; second prize, £5. 7. Second class Yacht Race.—Distance, ten miles ; entrance, £1 Is. First prize, cup and £lO ; second prize, £5. 8. Four-oared Inrigged Gig Race.—-Distance, three miles ; entrance, £1 Is. First prize, cup and £ls ; second prize, £5. 9. Junior Pair-oared Gig Race.—Distance, two miles ; entrance, 10a. 6d. First prize, £5 ; second prize, £2. 10. Senior Pair-oared Gig Race.—Distance, two miles ; entrance, £1 Is. First prize, two cups and £4 ; second prize, £2. 11. Scullers’ Race. —Distance, one and a half miles; entrance, 10s. 6d. First prize, cup and £5 ; second prize, £l. 12. Maiden Four-oared Inrigged Gig Rase.— Distance, two miles; entrance, 10s. 6d. First prize, £7 10s.; second prize, £2 10s. 13. Volunteer Whaleboat Race.—Distance, three miles, circular course, to be steered with bona fide steer-oar ; entrance, £1 Is. First prize, £7 ; second prize, £3. 14. Ships’ Gig Race.—Distance, two miles ; entrance, 10s. 6d. First prize, cup and £5 ; second prize, £3. Greasy Pole, Duck Hunt, and Tub Races. Time of sailing of each race will he notified in future advertisement. Rules and plans of the various courses can be obtained from the undersigned on and after Monday, the 14th instant. Entries will close on Thursday evening, the 17th iust., at the Pier Hotel, at 8 p.m. Post entries will be received up to 10 a.m. on the day of the Regatta for boats not in port on the 17th instant only. CHAS. H. ELLABY, Hon. Secretary.

Conveyances W AIRARABA TO AND WELLINGTON BACK THE SAME DAY. For the convenience of the public Messrs Hastwell & Macaha will RUN AN EXTRA COACH. Time-Table : Leaving Feathcrston at 7 a.m,, arriving at Upper Hntt at 11.25. Return—Leaving Upper Hutt at 4.35, and arriving at Featherton at 8.30 p.m. Up-country settlers desiring to catch this early coach are advised to come down to Featherton the previous evening by the afternoon coach from Masterton. NOTICE.— Having sold my Coaching Business between Wellington and Wanganui to Hastwell, Macara, and Co., I beg to return the public generally my sincere thanks for the liberal support accorded to me for the past nine years, and solicit a continuation of that support for my successors, having every confidence that the travelling public will in no way suffer by the change. ANDREW YOUNG. | With reference to the above, it will at all times be our pleasing duty to accomodate the public in every way, and we beg to solicit a continuation of hat support bestowed on our predecessor. HASTWELL, MACARA, & CO. To Let COLLEGE-STREET.— TO LET, a sevenroomed House. Apply to CHARLES WHITE. Reduced rents in the arcade.— The remaining shops will be let at 15s. weekly, including gas, &c. Early application to FRANCIS SIDEY. OFFICES TO LET at the Chamber ol Commerce Buildings, Lambton-quay. S. CARROLL. TO LET.—Loxley House, Kaiwarra, unfurnished. Seven rooms ; beautifully situated ; fine views ; railway station immediately opposite. Immediate entry For par- | ticulars, apply to JAMES F. WILLS, ' At Mr. Finnimore's Auction-room.