SHIPPING.

PORT OF AUCKLAND.

ARRIVALS. Or-Alicwl. s.s-, Favquahar, from Bay r.f Islands. Alire Cameron, barque. 370 tons, P. Carter, from "Ocean Wave, schooner, 130 tons, J. Galbraith, from M^vcnrv Bay. , .XT ~ Mary Ann. cutter, 24 tons, from Awanui >orth. 1 '.azolle, cutter, 24 tons, Norris, from Jnusell.

DEPARTURES.

IT. M. S. S. Blahohe, Captain Montgomerie, for Hoi'art Town. Margaret Campbell, thvec-masted-schooner, Cura ming?, for Newcastle.

IMPORTS.

Per barque A lice Cameron, from Itfew York: 30 oases axes, 40 cases chairs, 4 cases brooms, 100 boxes clothes-pins, 50 sets tubs, 50 dozen pails, 4 onsp? handles, 4 rases lobster?, 6 cases shovels, 22 boxps nnil?. 2 cases scales, 1 cask linrclwniV, 8 bawls hardware, 2 packages uewing machine. 100 boxes ololhrs-pins, 600 puils, orrter. From Sydney: 100 cases kerosene, Burnett and "Levy ; IGO cases kerosine, order ; 22 kegs butter,' order ; 5 cases vestas, 10 cases vofrnn, order ; 1 bale paper ba<!B, order ; 1 bnle leather, .T. Rout ; 115 baes maize, 11! baps maize, 26 cbsps cheese, order ; 6 cask* coffee, 93 bores raisins, 10 casks ounvints, 10 barrels nuts, 30 kegs carbonate soda, 75 cases castor nil, 40 cases salad oil, 25 cases pickles, 20 cases mustard, 20 cases figs, 10 cases vestas, 5 cases peel, 1 case spice, 20 ettFes fruits, 10 cases soap powder, 10 cases sauces, 5 cases confectionery, order ; 5 wheelbarrows, S. H. Smith ; 40 casks of butter, order ; 200 spokes, 400 felloes, 1 dray, 133 tons coal, Henderson and Macfarlane; 167 half-chests, S. Jones; 24 oases, 50 casks salt., 50 ditto fruit, 50 ditto oil, 50 ditto pickles, 319 boxes tea, 50 cases oW torn, 21 bales hay, order; 1 case drapery, .T. Sim ; 1 ditto ditio, W. Stranger and Co. ; 1 dray, J. Lock.—Henderson anH Macfarlane, agents.

The ship Aboukir cleared at the Customs yesterday for London with a full cargo, rained atf'26.905. The following am passengers by her:—Mr. Behrend, Mr. and Miss Or chard, Mr. and Mrs. Benley and family, Mr. Penrson. The cutter Mary Ann arrived in harbour this morning from Awanui and the North Cape, bringing 59 bales flux, and 25 tons tow, for Messrs. Cruick shank, Smart & Co.

DEPARTURE OF THE BLANCHE.

H.M.S.S. Blanche took her departure for Hobart Town at 12 o'clock to-day.

ARRIVAL OF THE ALICE CAMERON.

We have much pleasure in welcoming the return 1o our port of our old friend the Alice Cameron, nnd her able commander, Captain Carter. Bfter a most e-uccessful voyage to New York. During the many years the Alice traded between Sydney and this port she became a general favorife with passengers, and wns noted for her sailing. On this occasion she has made the passage from Sydney in ten days, having been three days detained on the coast. She left Sydn*y on the 29th ultimo, and experienced moderate winds from S."W. to N.N.'vv. across, making Cape Brett on Tuesday last. Since thf-n she has been de tained with light variable winds and cams. The AlifQ came alongside the wharf this morn ing, and will commence to discharge on Mon day.

Passengers :—Messrs. E. Wilson, H. Morrison, Sournay, and A. P. Lank.

POLICE COURT.

Tux following is the rota for attendance of Magistrates at the Police Conrt for the week ending Saturday. December 17. Monday, December 12.—Messrs. T. Kitchie

nnd James Williamson

Tnesdny, December 13.—Messrs. John Wil liamson and K. Gr. Wood. Wednesday, December 14. —Messrs. Gh W. Wynyard and J. Baber. Thursday, December 15th. —Messrs. Albert Beetham and A. Clark.

Friday, December 10.—Messrs. Daldy and Davgayille. Saturday, December 17. —Messrs J. Dil worth and J. A. Gilfillan.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE,

Mails will close as under :—

For Tauranga and Opotiki, per p.s. Luna,

this day, at 5 p.m. For Kapanea. Driving C'-9sk, and Tiki, per p.s. J alia l?oo!;h, on Monday, 12th inst., at 11.30 a.m.

For Thames, on Monday, 12th inst., at noon. For "rVangsrei, &c., per s.t. Go-Ahead, on Monday, 12th inst., at 4.30 p.m. Bor Tanranga and Opotiki, per p.o. Samson, jf|on Tuesday, 13th inst., at 11.30 a.m. Fop Taranaki and the Southern provinces, per Airedale, immediately after arrival of City of Melbourne, from Honolulu.

For Sydney and Australian colonies, per City of Melbourne, iix hours after her arrival. Notice.—The mails for Otahuhu, Woodside, Papakura, and Drury, dispatched hitherto from this office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, nt 8 a.m., will on and after Monday next, sth instant, be closed on the previous evening, at 730 o'clock, and on ■J,'nesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, the i sails for the a bore places will be closed at t 7 »•«*»•

8. B. Siss, Chief Postmaster.

The Evening Star. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1870.

The amended estimates, as produced last night in the Provincial Council by the Provincial Secretary of the new hxecutive, were received with appro bation by honorable members, as we believe they will be also by their constituents. The financial statement was prefaced by a respectful but spirited reference to the position taken by the new Executive on finance; which ye have no doubt will tell more favorably on the minds of honorable members than the maudlin expressions of inability and deprecation of criticism which usually characterises such state ments. The'party that overthrew the late administration had taken their stand on finance, and the Executive was bound to make the effort to show a " more excellent way." In this effort we believe the new Government have achieved 3uccess ; and not only in the alterations made in dispensing the revenue of the province, but in the form of the tabulated accounts, and in the clear and intelligible and able Financial Statement of Mr Lusk, have done much to strengthen their position in public estimation, and in the confi dence of the legislature.

The Estimates unavoidably bear a general resemblance to those of the late . Executive ; but the several alterations are manifestly in the di rection of greater public good. The retrenchment in salaries is of the most sweeping kind, and there has been the evident intention to " not keep more cats than catch mice." The cutting down of the civil service in either numbers or remuneration is generally a dangerous thing ; and if thereby the efficiency of the public service is likely to be impaired, it may be a* very false economy. But looking at the morbid inflation of departmental expenses, one cannot help seeing the germs of the mortal decay of provincialism; and it has shown a considerable amount of moral courage on the part of our young administration, in defiance of the outcry that is sure to be raised by those who will feel the operation, to boldly grapple with the difficulty, and " stifle the parasite" that is stifling the Provincial system.

The saving of £4000 in salaries and contingencies in the public service, should produce a determination on the part of the Council to silence intrigue, and extend a fair and gene rous trial to the Government; and as the small incomes now attaching to the Executive are really no longer worth fighting for, we mtiy hope that the scheme of financial reform inaugu rated, will be thoroughly carried out The estimated revenue for 1871 is £110,381 ; and the estimated expendi. ture, £100,246 ; which with £16,324 of liabilities for the present year,makes a total to be expended of £ 116,570 ; or an excess of expenditure over anticipated receipts, of £6,189. How ever, as the £20,000 to be expended on the Kaipara railway will not be wholly spent during the year, as the sum of £5,120, some time due on the contractfor the Post Office and Custom House, may possibly not be required during the year; and as the great schemes of colonial works and immi gration will take effect, during the year, to the benefit of the revenue, the deficit apparent on the Estimates will not be felt at the Treasury. Some of the additions on the previous Estimates are of the most interesting kind. The City of Auckland gets £2,000 to relieve the interest on the city loan, pending the remission of the* city debt; and the addition of such a sum to the financial means of the coming Municipal Coun cil will inaugurate the new regime with eclat. Grants are also proposed to the Mechanics' Institutes at Auck and the Thames, to the Auckland Institute, the Provincial library, and to the Highways^ibraries. A grant of £1,500 to start the Harbour Board, a large increase to the grants for roads North and douth, and the grant of £10,000 for the bona fide extension and development of the goldfields, being an addition of £2,000 to the previous goldfields estimates, will all be hailed as the dawn of better things. But it is on their treatment of the question of education that the new Executive may take their stand, and the Ministry which has effected such a ■living from expense of salaries, At to feel warranted in nearly doubling the grant in aid of education, deserves the support of the country. Whatever doubt may have been in the mind regarding the stability of the new Ministry must'vanish before the pro duction of their financial policy ; and we sincerely trust the spirit of judicious saving and wise expending will receive ' its reward at the hauds of our Provin- i cial Legislature. !

Mr. Connor Eoach, a gentleman well known in theatrical circles as a delineator of Irish manners, will have a complimentary benefit tendered to him, at the Catholic Institute, on Wednesday evening next. We may mention that the Duke of Edin burgh's Visiting Book is at Government House.

The new ferry steamer Devonpor.t made a trial trip down the harbor, this morning, pre vious to being placed on the ferry service to the North Shore. She appears to steam well, averaging over nine knots. At St. Paul's, to-morrow, the sermon in the morning will be preached by the Rev. the Chaplain of H.M.S. Galatea, and in the even ing by the Rev. E. R. Otway, newly-ordained den con.

The second and last musical and literary 'en tertainment for the season in connection with the library fund of the Young M en's Christian Association, will take place on Monday even ing next. A varied programme (which, will be found in our advertising columns) has been providi-d for the occasion. Mr. T. F. S. Tinne will deliver a public lecture, on Thursday evening next, at the Mechanics' Institute, on " Protection of Local Industries." The lecture is to be given under the auspices of the Local Industry League. An accident occurred yesterday near Free man's Bay, which, was attended by rather serious consequences. A butcher's boy was riding along the road, when the horse knocked down two little children, injuring one of them severely by breaking its arm. The other was also a good deal bruised and shaken. They were at once removed to their homes, and attended to by a medical man, and are now, we believe, progressing favor ably. A dividend of five shillings per share will be payable to the shareholders of the Thames Gold Mining Company on Tuesday next. Applications for the position of master of St. Matthew's School are required to be sent in immediately to the Rev. D. Jones.

The committee of the Choral Society will be glad to see all the old members in theii places on the orchestra for the " Messiah." Practice on Tuesday, at 7.30 p.m.

An extraordinary discovery has been made in a house occupied by a Mrs. Armstrong, 96 Mansforth Terrace, New Hendon, Sunderland. A thinly-clad woman of haggard-like ap pearance was found by the officers, who stated that she has been confined and chained up in bed. and appeared to be pid'ly when exposed to the open air. The detective intimated to Mrs. Armstrong that he must at once see the bedroom. On getting into the b-droom the officer states that the stench was so st'ong that he was at first obliged to beat a retreat. \fter he had overcome the effects of the loath inmc smell, lie observed the whole contents of the room comprised a narrow bedstefld and a square broken box, which the woman avers wns used to plnce her dinner upon. The win dow was nailed and immovably fast, and ropes were lying about the floor. It was stated tlwt the woman had been there nine years, that her name was Mary Ann Hobson, and some annuity had been left for her maiu tainance, but no further particulai-s have as yet been gleaned. The woman, who, it is al leged, is a lunatic, says she hsd been beaten, and chained up in a state of nudity, and otherwise badly used. Comparisons are odious. We are introduced to a regular old " curiosity shop," full of furni ture of a most miscellaneous A young married couple (the husband probably a banker's clerk) are in treaty for a chair, and to them says the proprietor:—" Four shillings for a chair like this ! Why, I sold the fellow to it this very morning to a poor Ibouring man, and I let 'im aye it for six and-sixpence, and that was only 'cos he 'ad to work for 'is livin'!" The would-be pur chaser : —" So hare I got to work for my living!" Proprietor:- " 'Are yer ?Ah ! but you're a gentleman compared to 'im ! !" The s.s. City of Melbourne, with the English mail, may be expected about Monday or Tuesday next.

PROVINCIAL COUNCIL.—Friday.

Vabiouß petitions were received; the 22nd clause of the Licensing Bill (the Permissive Clause) pave rise to warm discussion, and the debate was adjourned. Addresses were voted respecting munici pal institutions for the Thames ; the sup. port of debtors ; a bridge at the Wai kato Delta ; the appropriation 'of tolls. The estimates were kid on the table and the Provincial Secretary made his financial statement.

H.R.H. THE DUKE OF EDIN BOUGH.

His Royal Highness Prince Alfred will commence his tour through the Province on Monday evening, leaving in company with His Excellency by the Luna for Tauranga. We understand the party will be absent for a fortnight.

MADAME HALLE'S CONCERT.

The first of this artiste's concerts was given last night at the City Hall. There was a fair attendance, but nothing to what we antici pate this lady will command when her great musical abilities become known. Her debut before Auckland has been an unequivocal suc cess. The other ladies and gentlemen assist ing acquitted themselves well, and the whole concert was a great succesi.

HERE BANDMAN'S ENTERTAIN MENT—TO-NIGHT.

MUSIC HALL

It will be needless to draw attention to the magnificent entertainment provided for this evening at the Music Hall, Sy mond's - street. Herr Bandmann, Mrs. Bandmann, Madame Halle, Madame Winter, Mr. Winter, need only be men tioned to tell the class of entertainment intended. As His Koyal Highness, His Excellency and Lady Dowen will be present, we presume the haul ton of Auck land wiil be well represented, while the 'polloi will doubtless make the hall full to its utmost ciipaoity. The doors open at half-past, seven, and the performances commence punctually at eight; but we would recommend those who wish really to be present, to not rely on seats being found at the commence ment of the performance.

ARRIVAL OF THE OCEAN WAVE.

VESSEL "WATER-LOG-G-ED. The three-masted sehooncr Ocean Wave, Captain Galbraith, arrived in harbour this morning. This vessel, it will be remembered, left Auckland on the 24th u!t., aud, after taking in a full cargo of timber at Mercury Bay, sailed foi- Chatham Islands, via Napier. She left the Bay on the 2nd instant, and, at about five o'clock, suddenly struck upon a sunken rock, about five miles off the land. The schooner commenced to fill fast, and.in a very short time three feet of "water was reported in the hold, and very soon afterwards the water was level with the deck, and the schooner completely water-logged. Captain Galbraith made an attempt to bear up for Auckland, but the wind being right-ahead, and vessel becoming quite unmanageable, hoisted signals of distress, when the cutter Agnes bore down upon her and on the . following morning piloted her into Mercury Island. As soon as the intelligence was received in Auckland, Captain Clayton, on behalf of the New Zea land Insurance Company, was despatched to the island, and on Wednesday last made sail for Auckland, leaving with a fair wind. When off Cape Colville, the wind, fell light, and subsequently a strong breeze came up from S.W., and as the ship was smothering herself, Captain Galbraith ran prudently for Try phena Bay, Great Barrier. Yesterday the wind again shifted, and the schooner pro-! ceeded on to this port, arriving safely in port at 7 a.m. The cabin of the vessel is full i of water, but most of the things were saved. Captain Galbraith and his crew have had a trying time, having been three days and two nights on the deck of the schooner without rest, and is deserving of the thanks of those interested in the vessel for having brought her, at great risk of life, eafely into port. Tie believes that the damage done to the hull o? the vessel is not very serious, and that in a short time she will be ready to resume her Toyage. ; _______

POLIOS COURT.— Saturday

(Before H. H. Turton, Esq., and R. F. Porter) Esqs., Justices.) Drunkenness. —W. Walsh and J. Leonard were punished in the usual manner. Vagrancy.— John Johnson, a very old man, was, as an act of mercy, sent to Mount Eden for a month without hard labour, in order to receive medical treatment. Municipal Police Act. —S. Hay wood was fined five shillings for not having his name legibly painted on his cart. —Peter D'owd was fined ten shillings and coats for allowing cattle to stray. Licensing Act. —Alex. Orr. of the Alex andra Hotel, and Marwell O'Sul ivan, of the Aurora, were find each five shillings and csls for not keeping lights burning outside of their hotels. City Rates. —W. C. D.aldy not appearing to answer the charge of non-payment of city rates, and the facts being proved, was ordered to pay the amount, with costs. Assaplt.—Cross charges of assault laid by Messrs. Hicks and Crocket, were, by consent, withdrawn. —Ellen Mahony was brought up on warrant, charged with having assaulted Mary Ann Lemas, in High-street. Mr. McGregor for the prosecution, and Mr. Joy for the defence. The case, which was of the kind usual, with a certain class, was proved, and defendant was fined 10s., and ecah party to pay her own costs. —Mr. Warren was charged with haying assaulted John Leonard. The prosecutor not desiring to press the case, it was dismissed. ASSAULT. John Hubly was charged by Samuel Robin son with having, on Thursday, drawn away a plank, and bo precipitating him into the water when walking from one vessel to another. Mr. Brookfield for the prosecution, and Mr. Wynn for the defence.—S. Robinson deposed that he is a seaman on board the Luna, and wns instructed to lay a plank from the Luna to the cutter of which the defendant was master. Defendant refused to allow the stage to remain, and threw it off, by which witness fell into the water. —Cross-examined by Mr. Wynn. Did not fear any bodily harm ; did not desire to press the charge, and was willing to accept an apology.—Mr. Wynn tendered an apology, but Mr. Brookfield declined to stop the case, which proceeded. — Henry South, engineer of the Luna, de posed to having seen defendant in the water. —Alexander McQ-ilvray, chief officer of the Luna, corroborated in all particulars the evidence of prosecutor. —Edward Bartley, builder and carpenter, also detailed the cir cumstances. —Mr. Wynn addressed the Bench at length for the defence, and called B. Keane, who deposed that defendant is master of a cutter belonging to witness. Have built the shed on land leased by me from the Government. —Edmund Lysett deposed to having seen the plank overturned : had pre viously heard defendant state that he would not allow defendant to pass the plank. Yes terday morning about 8 o'clock prosecutor told me that he had plenty of notices to get off the, gangway; that it was his own fault; there were four of us present at' the time.— Cross-examined by Mr. Brookfield. —Defen- dant was fined 40s. and costs ; the total being £4 153.

MYSTERIOUS PROPHECIES.

Some curious prophecies are being brought to light in France, having reference, it is sup posed, to the present crisis. Maitre Piere Turrel, an astrological philosopher, made several of these, iv which he spoke of " the life of him who was to save France." More singular is the prophecy of Blois, as it is called, which was made in 1808 by an Ursuline nun, who foretold troubles in Blois in 1847 and 1870. What gives especial interest to these prognostications is the statement that the propliecy concerning 1848 was partially realised. The Constitutionnel, which publishes the document, remarks that this accounts for its great local celebrity. It is to be hoped, in thj interests of France, that the latter part may prove equ-illy authentic ; for after fore telling terrible troubles to France in 1870, the nun, like the astrologer, predicts " le sauwur a OJrde a la France," adding that the country lad not. expected him. Some points in this prophecy ar- certainly curious when we re mem ber how long if has been iv existence. The "grands malheurs" are to bey in afier the middle of July, (the declaration of war hay- i ing been made about tiiat time) and before the vintage. The troubles are to affect the capital more particularly, where tlirre will be'

a terrible fight and a great massacre. Both good and bad will fail in battle, for all the men will be called out, and only the old men left. The sister in this foretells M. Gambetta's last circular. The time, she adds, will be short, for the women will prepare the vintages, but the men will return to finish Ihemr Meauwhile no news will be obtainable except through private letters. Presently three couriei'3 will come to Blois. The first will announce that all is lost, the second will be too hurried to stop; the third, who will come by fire and water (evidently the rail rray) will bring the good news. A Te Deum will be sung, such as was never sung before, but "it will not be for him who r6igned at first," but for the saviour granted to France. The Prince will not be there; they will go and seek him, and after he ascends the throne France will be peaceful and prosper ous for twenty years.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We are not responsible _ for our Correspondents'

opinions

To the- Editor of the Evening Stab.

Sir,—May I intrude on your space to con tradict a statement made by your correspon dent, Ellen Dowd, in your issue of the 9th inst., in which she states that for 12 months I have carried on an uninterrupted career of dissipation. Now, sir, I distinctly deny that such is the case, and as my neighbours can prove, have always been hard working and industrious, and have always kept my home well supplied in everything. What can be your correspondent's reason for making her statecient is best known to herself, but I can, with perfect truth, state that it is a total false hood. —Hoping you will excuse me for taking up so much of your space.—l am, &c, Petke Dowd.

J. Cosgrave and Co. beg to inform the public that there is an entire revolution in dress, also in the prices of goods. It is neces sary it should be so, as Auckland is not in the flourishing position it iuas twelve months ago ; it is like all goldfield cities, suffering under a recovery, the working classes are more nu merous and money less plentiful. Therefore, the ]->ricet> of drapery and clothing must come down to suit the, times. The population must have clothing suitable for an almost tropical summer. J. Cosgrave and Co. have -met the criils, they have broken down the monopoly of large profits that have reigned here for years past. They are determined the people shall be dad and that cheaply ; a great chance ■was offered lately, the stoch of a large importer of drapery was in the market, a discount off English cost was given, and J. Cosgrave and Co. became the purchasers, hence our extensive and valuable sale of drapery takes place This Day. — [Advt.~]

THE EVENING STAR, DECEMBER 10, 1870.



WANTED,— ONE THOUSAND PUR CHASERS of HERBERT H. SMITH'B PATENT PORTABLE SMOKE CONSUMING OVENS.—Note the Address: Hi&h-stebkt, Top op SameYabd as Bbown and Barret's. N.B.—All kinds of Ovens Made and Re paired. Q-119-fitting and Spouting Fixed, and Machinery Repaired. NEW LINE OF 'BUSES. F. PHIPPS HAS made arragements for Running a 'Bus DAILY between the WHAU and rtlJCKLAND—leaving the Whau at 8 a.m., and from Union Bank Auckland, at 5 p.m. Parcels carriod. Mr. F. Phipps has been appointed Agent for the Sale of the Evening Stab at the Wb.au. November 4, 1870*



TO PAINTERS. WANTED Two Good HANDS.—AppIy to T. Henderson, Victoria-street. WANTED, for the Thames, a General SERVANT able to cook well. Re ferences required.—Apply to Mrs. Maunsell, Rev. R Bueeow's, St. Stephen's Institute, Parnell. WANTED,— A General SERVANT.— Apply to Mrs. Kendbedine, opposite to the Supreme Court House. WANTED— A Four-roomed COTTAGE, •within twenty minutes' walk of the Union Bank.—Apply " CD.," Stab Office. WANTED CORKS—Apply to J. &D. OxiEY, Ship Chandlers, Wharf. WANTED— By a Young Man,, a SITUA TION as CLERK. First-class refer ence?. —Address T. 8., Evening Stab office.' WANTED —The public to know that PRINTING of every description is executed at the Evening Stab Office, with neatness and despatch. T7IOR SALE—Asingle oared OUTRIG GER. Jj _Apply to Mr. Ciabe, Boatbuilder, Customhouse-street. EMPIRE HOTEL, VICTORIA-STREET. CJECCOMBE'S and BEDDEL'S COLO- Jo NIAL ALES 4d. per pint, 2d. per glass at the Bar. Just added, a new Billiard Bagatelle Table. W. Milleb, proprietor, late of the City Baths, Queen-street. A good Quoit Ground and Quoits complete, adjoining the hotel. THE CRITERION DINING ROOMS' 101, QUEEN-STREET. /^vPENED THIS DAY. ALFRED HOUGrHTON Proprietor. ALBERT-STREET CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. mHE Twentieth LECTURE on "THE JL EARLY CHRISTIAN CHURCH" will be given next SUNDAY evening, by the Rev. Warlow Daviks, M.A. Tobic—" PAUL •AT KPHESUS." | SAINT PAUL' 3 CHURCH. AT ST. PAUL'S, TO-MORROW, the SERMON in the morning will be preached by the Rev. the Chaplain of H.M.S. Galatea, and iv the evening by the Rev. E. R. Otway, newly-ordained deacon.



MUSIC HALL, SYMONDS-STREET. :\, \ GRAND DRAMATIC AND MUSICAI FESTIVAL, UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED PATRCNAGE OF H.R.H. THE DCTKE OF EDINBUBGH, Wlio lias graciously consented to honour thf per formance with his, PIIESENCS. HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR AKD LADY BO WEN Have also kindly consented to be present. THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING-, December 10, FIRST APPEARANCE In New Zealand of the celebrated Shakespeariai Actor HERE BANDMANN, Also, The Accomplished Artiste, MBS. BiHDMANI, Who will have the honour to give SELECTIONS FROM THE SUBLIME WORKS OF SHAKESPEARE, • AND OTHER POETS, Supported by MADAME HALLE! MADAME WINTER, MR. WINTER. PART I. , I. Solo-Pianoforte .. ..Lucia diLammermoor MADAME WINTER. 11. Song—Adelaida .. .. Asher . MR. WINTER. 111. Act 1, Scene 3—Merchant of Venice .. .. Shskspeare HERR BANDMANN. IV. Song—Should he upbraid.. Bishop MADAME WINTER. V. Song—Bridge of Sighs .. .. Hood. MRS. BANDMANN. VI. Duet —Home to our Mountains .. Verdi. MR. AND MRS. WINTER. VII. Act 3. Scene 1—" HAMLET" .. Shakspear*. MR. AND MRS. BANDMAKN. HANS BREITMANN'S PARTY .. LealandJ HERR BAtfDMANN. Interval. Part 11. I. Solo (pianoforte)— Last Rose of Summer (Tnalberg). MADAME WINTER. 11. Act 3, Scene I—OTHELLO .. Shakespeare. HERR BANDMANN. 111. Song—A Lovely Fishermaiden .. M«yerbeer MADAME HALLE. IV. MAY QUEEN.. .. ~ Tennyson. MRS. BANDMANN. V. A BALLAD Lealand. HERB BANDMAN. * VI. DUET—MAL GOFFENDO.. Verdi. MADAME HALLE and Mb. WINTER. PRICES OF ADMISSION: Special Reserved Seats ss. Unreserved Seats 3s. Gallery • ls- A plan of the Hall may be seen at Upton's, Sta tioners, where seats may be secured. Doers open at 7.30 ; to commence at 8 o'clock. NOTICE.—OnIy alimited number of tickets will be issued for the body of the hall, in order to prevent any inconvenience to the patrons of the above Festival. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. The L\ST Musical and Literary ENTERAIN MENT for the SEASON will be held in the Rooms, in Welleslny-street, on MONDAY EVENING next, Decembers, at 7.30. W. L. REES, ESQ.. IN THE CHAIR. PROGRAMME. Overture, " Semiramide"—Madame Moller and Miss ' Edger Song and Chorus, "I long for my Home in old Ken tucky"—Mr. Henderson. Duet, "Iheard a Voice"—Madame Moller and Miss Edger. Recitation. " A Tale of the Light Brigade." Song and chorus, " Call me not back' —Mr. Howden. Song, " The Brook"—Miss Edger. Reading, " Cutting Weather"— Song and Chorus, " Christy's"—Mr. Brett. Overture, " Masaniello"—Madame Moller and Miss Son? **A Chorus, "Happy be Thy Dreams -Mr. , Song '• unaer the Hazel Tree"—Madame Moller. (j Recitation " Victim of Misplaced Confidence — .Song, " Old Cyril the Sexton"—Mr. Henderson Duet, " Chimes of St. Mary"—Madame Moller and Miss Edger. Song, ''J Annie of the Vale.' — Recitation, " The Wonderfu 1 Wean. — Song and Chorus, " In Dreams i sue my Mother —Mr. Duet,**' when thy TSosom Heaves a Sith"- Madame Moller and Mr. Howden. " Uod S.wu the Queen. Ad-nission: One Shilling. Prnnoßrts to be applied in the purchase of Books fo the library*