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Observer, Volume 7, Issue 163, 27 October 1883, Page 15

V? HA V ±XJ EO-AT TA. PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY, NOVEMBER 9th, 1883, On the WHAU RIVER (Near Henderson). Programme : — WHALEBOAT RACE (Four Miles).— At 11 o'clock a.m. First prize, 10 soys. ; second prize, 4 soys. SCULLERS' RACE (Two Miles).— ll.4s a.m. First prize, Mr Lewisson's Cup, and 5 soys. ; second prize, 3 soys. FOUR-OARED STRING-TEST GIG RACE (Two Miles). — 12.30 p.m. First prize, 10 soys. ; second prize, & soys. ROB ROY CANOE RACE (One and a-half Miles).— 1.15 p.m. First prize, Silver Cup, value 5 soys. ; second prize, 2 soys. DINGY RACE 'One and a-half Miles).— 2 p.m. First prize, Silver Cup, value £2 10s ; second prize, 1 soy. DISTRICT PUNT RACE (One and a-balf Miles).— 2.45 p.m. First prize, 2| soys. ; second prize, 1 soy. JUNIORS' DISTRICT PUNT RACE (One Mile).— (For Boys 16 and under).— 3.3o p.m. First prize, 1 soy. ; second prize, 10s. Captain Leßoy, of the Auckland Naval Brigade, has kindly placed the Naval Pinnace, Gun, Crew, and BAND at the service of the Committee for the day ; and the Brick and Tile Company have given the free use of the Grounds and Wharf for tents, &c. RULES (Special). Rules as to dimensions of boats, &c, same as the Auckland Rowing Association's rules. If only one boat enters, they will be allowed to take the first prize by going over the course. All the races, with the exception of the Whaloboat Race, will be straight away. Entrance Fees : — Whaleboat Race, 14s ; Scullers' Race, 12a ; String Test Race, 14s -, Rob Roy Canoe Race, 7s ; Dingy Race, 3s 6d; Punt Race, 3s 6d; Boys' Punt Race, Is 6d. . The Secretary (Mr A. J. Litten, Henderson), will receive all entries on or before Bth Nov., 1883. A. J. I.ITTEN, Hon. Sec. QJPORTS! ! PROGRAMME OP SPORTS To be bo held in connection with the AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION'S CATTLE SHOW. TO BE HBLD AT ELLERSLIE OS 9th NOVEMBER, 1883. PROGRAMME: 150 yds. HANDICAP.— Ist Prize, £8 ; 2nd, £2 ; 3rd, £1 140 yds. HANDICAP.— Ist Prize, £5 ; 2nd, £1. MILE HANDICAP.— Ist Prize, £5 j 2nd, £2 j 3rd, £1. TWO MILE WALKING.— Ist Prize, £5 ; 2nd, £2. TWO MILE BICYCLE.— Ist Prize, Gold Medal, value £5 ; 2nd, Silver Medal, value £2. Entries for the above Sports will close on SATUR DAY, 27th inst., at Mr M. Gallagher' 1 ? Prince.of Wales Hotel, Hobson-street, at 8 p.m. All Entries 5 per ctnt. on Ist Prize. ROBERT E. ELLIS, Secretary. AT7IORTUNE FOR <T>S. £%D---£42 15s £42 15s. " JUMBO CONSULTATION" on the Whaleboat Race in the forthcoming Auckland Regatta, to be rowed on the 29th January. 1881 : — First Boat £20 Second Boat £11 Third Boat £7 Fourth Boat £•£ Fifth Boat £1 10s Sixth Boat £1 5s Buyers of 12 tickets receive 13, one as commission. Bank notes and telegraphic orders will not be received. Please send P.O. order when convenient, and enclose, two stamps. Write name and address plain. This Consultation is started solely for the purpose of encouraging those who are entering boats for the coming event, as also their friends and others. Make haste and get your tickets, so that you | will be in time for the first ]:>rize — dS2O. j Address — . " JUMBO," Care of Brown & Co., No. 3, Darby-street, Auckland, N.Z. MASONIC THT OTE L, Devonport, North Shore. W. H. PEARCE, Proprietor of the above Hostelry, desires to intimate to Residentp, Visitors, and the Public generally, that the Masonic Hotel now stands second to none in the col<sny. Suites of apartments, complete in every detail, and furnished with every requisite. Table d'Hote, superintended by able chef cle cuisine. Billiard Room, fitted with one of Bennett's best Tables, under most competent supervision. First Boat from North Shore 7 a.m. Last Boat leaves Auckland 11.30 p.m. WHATAfHATA HOTEL, W A I K A T 0. First-class Accommodation for Travellers. Visitors to this noted and picturesque locality will find every convenience at this well-known hostelry. Wines, Spirits, and Alo, of Al quality only, kept ia ; stock. Good Table. Horses kept for Hire.