THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 193

Bruce Bay is situated in Latitude 43° 36' S.
(roughly), and Mount Cook bears N. 71° E. mag-
netic. It is the bay shown on the Admiralty Charts,
lying between Makauritio and Poraungerangi Points.
Mr. Rochfort informs me that a bridle road, taking
advantage of all the sand beaches, can be made at a
trifling expense.

In conclusion, I would mention having seen a
camp about three miles North of Waiau, the encamp-
ment before mentioned with the "Trader," at Waiku-
kupa, and some six or seven men travelling South
between Wanganui and Abot Head; we also saw
smoke at Kaurangarua, eleven miles North of Bruce
Bay, supposed to be natives of the locality; and at
the Mahitahi communicated with the natives Tokoko
and wife, belonging to Wakatipu, who said they had
not been visited by any European since Mr. Rochfort
was here last year, so that the diggers have not yet
got so far down.

I have, &c.,
G. S. Sale, Commissioner,
Hokitika.

FREDK. D. GIBSON,
Port Officer.

Exhibition of Royal Horticultural Society.
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Wellington, 14th June, 1865.

THE following Notice respecting Prizes to be
awarded by the Royal Horticultural Society, at
an Exhibition to be held in December next, is pub-
lished for general information.

F. A. WELD.

ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, SOUTH KENSINGTON.
International Fruit Show.
From Saturday, 9th December, to Saturday, 16th
December, 1865, inclusive.

1. The Gold Medal of the Society will be awarded
   for the best collection of fruit and vegetables pro-
   duced in the garden of a Sovereign.

2. The Gold Medal of the Society for the best col-
   lection of fruit and vegetables grown by any Botanic
   or Horticultural Society in any part of the world.

3. The Gold Medal of the Society for the best and
   most complete representative collection of fruit and
   vegetables from any of the Colonies.

4. First Banksian Gold Medal for the best and
   most complete representative collection from the
   Presidencies of India.

5. Certificates will be awarded for separate exhi-
   bitions of fruits and vegetables, either fresh or pre-
   served, from all parts of the world.

6. The first Gold Knightian Medal of the Society
   to the exhibitor who shall obtain the greatest number
   of first-class certificates.

7. The second Gold Knightian Medal to the exhi-
   bitor who shall obtain the greatest number of second-
   class certificates.

8. The second Gold Banksian Medal to the exhibitor
   who shall obtain the greatest number of third-class
   certificates.

9. The first Gold Banksian Medal to the exhibitor
   who shall gain the greatest number of marks, count-
   ing first, second, and third certificates as three, two,
   and one marks respectively.

Bombay International Exhibition.
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Wellington, 14th June, 1865.

THE following Letters (with enclosures) from the
Secretaries to the proposed Bombay Interna-
tional Exhibition, is published for general informa-
tion.

FRED. A. WELD.

PROSPECTUS OF A PROPOSED EXHIBITION IN
BOMBAY.

Bombay International Exhibition Office,
Town Hall, 14th April, 1865.

SIR, By direction of the Promoters of the Inter-
national Exhibition of Bombay Company, Limited,
we have the honor to submit for the information of
His Excellency the Governor of New Zealand, that
they propose to hold an Exhibition of the Industries
of all Nations, in Bombay, either in 1866 or 1867.

2. To assist them the Government of Bombay has
   made over a site to them for the purpose, and the
   Promoters are to deposit (£50,000) fifty thousand
   pounds, with this Government, as a pledge of their
   bonâ fides.

3. This Government has further consented to remit
   all Customs duties on articles sent for exhibition,
   which are to be exhibited, or until sold.

4. The Promoters have appointed a Commission in
   London to undertake all the business of Europe, and
   have remitted (£70,000) seventy thousand pounds,
   to London for the cost of the building.

5. They have also appointed a Commission in New
   York, to which city they have also remitted (£10,000)
   ten thousand pounds.

6. The Promoters propose to pay freight on all
   articles for exhibition passed by these Commissions.

7. Space will be allowed free to all passed
   exhibitors.

8. The Promoters would now respectfully solicit
   the co-operation of the Government of New Zealand
   towards their design by making known the objects of
   the intended Exhibition, and by inviting and assisting
   persons interested in raw products and manufactures
   of New Zealand.

9. The Promoters believe that the proposed Exhibi-
   tion will be particularly useful in promoting the
   trade between Bombay and China, the Australian
   Colonies, the Cape, and the United States of America,
   and are therefore particularly anxious to have New
   Zealand well represented.

10. The Committee are unable in the case of New
    Zealand to suggest the machinery by which their
    objects could be best promoted, and would be happy
    either to receive suggestions on that point or to
    sanction any measures which your Government
    might adopt.

11. Mr. W. E. Frere, late member of Council of
    this Government, who proposes to visit New Zealand
    before going to England, will present a copy of this
    letter to you and make any explanations needed.

12. The Promoters' rules for European and
    American exhibitors are enclosed. It will be seen
    that the freight will be paid on all articles for
    exhibition, approved by the local authorities. But all
    articles bonâ fide of indigenous productions and
    articles of commerce, will be admitted, if the owners
    send them at their own cost.

We have, &c.,
BHAU DAJI,
GEO. C. M. BIRDWOOD,
Secretaries.

The Colonial Secretary, New Zealand.

General Department, Bombay Castle,
13th January, 1865.

SIR, I have had the honor to receive your letter
No. 1, dated the 28th of December, 1864, with
reference to the proposed Exhibition in Bombay.

2. This letter was considered by His Excellency
   the Governor in Council, who ordered the formation
   of a Committee to determine, in conjunction with the
   Promoters, the various questions raised by you.
   The result of the Committee's deliberations is con-
   tained in the accompanying memorandum. His