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Southland Times, Volume VII, Issue 523, 20 July 1866, Page 7

I characteristic reply. He reviewed, amidst great I mirth, the day's proceedings, expressed his entire satisfaction with everything, with one solitary exception. Tho judges had done their duty admit ably, but "in the moonlight" had mistaken Mr Napier's team for his, and given the prize to the wrong man. But they had done all men could do — " in the moonlight." Numerous toasts followed, including " the Judges," " tho successful ' and " unsuccessful" competitors, " The squatting and commercial interest," '* The committee of management," &c, &c. The speeches were of the best description, and full oi" good humored bantor and local allusions. Numerous excellent songs were sung, aud the evening passed most pleasantly. SATES OP POSTAGE, JN I/ETTERB, BOOK-PACKETS, AND NEWSPAPERS WITH THE KEG-tTLATIONS AFFECTING- THE POSTAGE, TRANSMISSION, AND DEMTEEY OF THE SAME Letters. 1. — Inland Letters. From any part of New Zealand to any other part of New Zealand : — Not exceeding -£- oz 2d. Exceeding i oz. and not exceeding 1 oz. 4d. „ 1 oz., „ 2 oz. Bd. And so on, increasing fourpence for every addi tional ounce or fraction of an ounce. 2. — To the United Kingdom. By Southampton or by direct ship — Not exceeding i oz 6d. Exceeding -£■ oz., and not exceeding 1 ox. Is. „ 1 oz., „ 2 oz. 2s. And so on, increasing one shilling for every additional ounce or fraction of an ounce. By Marseilles — Not exceedir?^ £ oz. in weight lOd. Exceeding £ oz., and not exceeding 1 oz., Is. Bd. „ 1 oi. „ 2 oz., 3s. 4d. „ 2o:<. 30z., 6s. Bd. Every ounce afcer the first Is. Bd. 3. — To British Colonies and Foeeig-n Countries. (For which mails are made up direct.) Not exceeding \ oz 6d. Exceeding J oz., and not exceeding 1 oz. Is. „ 1 oz., „ 2 oz. 2s. And so on, increasing on shilling for every additional ounce or fraction of an ounce. SSp^Except in the following cases, where special rates are payable. 4. — To France and Algeria and Foreign Countries, through France. For these rates see Table (C.) 5. — TO THE CONTINENT OP EUROPE via TRIESTE Not exceeding * oz Is. Exceeding i oz., and not exceeding 2s. loz., And po on, increasing two shillings for every additional ounce or fraction of an ounce. 6. — To Syria and Turkey. Letters will be forwarded via Alexandria and Jaifa (unless marked for transmission via the United Kingdom), and will be charged as follows : — Not exceeding \ oz lOd. Exceeding ioz. andnotexceedingloz., Is. lid. And so on, iaci'easing one shilling and tenpence for every additional ounce or fraction of an ounce. 7. — To China and the Eastern ArchePEI/AGO. Letters addressed to Kongkong, Penang, Singapore, and any part of Chivia, or Japan, the Phillipin Islands, Java, Suvuai ra, Borneo, Labuau, the Moluccas, and Siam, aye chargeable as follows : — Not exceeding \ oz '.. Is. Exceeding i oz., and nol; exceeding loz 2s. And so on, incveasing two shillings for every additional ounce or IVa-ction o' an ounce. 8. — To Natal Ojfficeks o.v joe£j:gn Stations Letters addressed io Oicers serving on board any of Her Majesty's ships c? a foreign station, when sent through the Unifeu States, are chargeable as follows : — Not exceeding \ oz Is. Exceeding i oz., and not exceeding i oz. 2s. „ 1 oz. „ 2 oz. 4s. And so on, increasing two shillings for every additional ounce or iraefcion of an ounce. 9. — To Naval Seamen and Soldiers. Letters sent to or by Seamen and Soldiers Her Majesty's Service will be transmitted within the colony, and between the colony and any postoffice in the British dominions. p_i> a charge oi' one penny, provided that the iollowing regulations are observed : — 1. Each letter must not exceed half an ounce in weight. , 2. It must be superscribed with the name of the writer, his description or class in the vessel or regiment, and signed by the officer at the time in command. 3. The postage must be prepaid. Every letter of this description posted or received in this colony, not in accordance with the foregoing regulations, will be treated as an ordinary letter. 1 The postage upon these letters must iv all cases be paid in advance. Free Letters. Letters on the public service of Her Majesty naval and military forces are exempted from the payment of postage, if bearing the words " On Her Majesty's Service," and the signature of the officer in command of the force on the service of which the letter is despatched. But such letters cannot be transmitted by any irregular route, or one entailing additional expense on the Colonial Government. Letters on the public service of the General Government of the Colony are transmitted free by post, if bearing the -words "On the public service only," and the signature of some officer of the General Government authorised to frank letters. 11. — Registered Letters. Registration Fee ... ... ... ... Is. In addition to the ordinary postage chargeable on •my Letter — except in st>ecial cases. Newspapers. 1. To' any part of the Colony, if published in the Colony Free. 2. To the United Kingdom, via Southampton, or by direct ship . . . Free To the United Kingdom, via Marseilles, each... ... ... ... 3d. 3. To the Continent of Europe, via Trieste, each... 2d. 4. To Syria and Turkey (not through the United Kingdom) not exceeding two ounces ... ... ... ... Id. And so on, at the rate of one penny for every additional two ounces. f Book Packets. 1. To any part of the Colony, the Australian Colonies, or to the United Kingdom via Southampton. Not exceeding 4 oz. ... ... ... 4d. Exceeding 4 oz., and not exceeding 8 oz. Bd. „ 8 oz. „ 16 oz. Is4d. And so on, increasing eight pence ior every additional half-pound, or fraction of half-a--pound. 2. The following British Colonies : — Ascension, lonian Islands Bermuda, Natal v British West Indies New Brunswick Canada, ' ' Newfoundland, Cape of Good Hope, Nova Scotia, Falkland Islands, Prince Edward Island Gambia, St. Helena v Gold Coast, * Sierra Leone, Heligolaud, Vancouver's Island. Not Exceeding 4oz ... 7d. Exceeding 4 oz., and not exceeding 8 oz. Is 2d. „ 8 oz. „ „ 16 oz. 2s 4d.