Ptvtsrt bad examples set by parents. o*\ Tease, that of the boy Donaghcy, Ji'fctrfts unable, owing to affliction, to t^rt control over his son. He was a **P prO tin£ man. The boy Donaghey was Training School for three years. da!* cases were adjourned. y|, e OWerw * LARCENY. jj 038 was charged with a breach of Wnbrokew' Act, by pawning proper cy to-n belonging to Emma \vells, oa the M^'g^at'the request of Mr Meyers, V appeared for the prisoner, was remanded to-morrow. (IIItOJU CITY CASE. wSO against a man named Badderly, • 'ring cattle through the streets at illegal defendant did nob appear, and Mr weba'i°B Prove(^ *ne on?eni;e and service Stilesummnll3> their Worships inflicted a a of 10s and coats.

MADAME ARABELLA. GODDARD.

I iuckland is about to be honored with the , 31* .iestpictnisfe of modern times. Tomorrow DCning, at the Choral Hall, Madame Ara nll* Goddard will give the first of a series of SsLe grand concerts, in which she will be Hssisted by Aflrs. Smythe, Messrs. Skinner WLi Rainford, and Herr Wilhelm Douhler, Kder the conductorship of Mr. Harcourt Kg As this will be a musical treat of no ■idinary character, and as citizens generally Ktfess'to be a musical people, we shall He surprised if the Choral Hall should varcely be found equal to the recep (ion of persons desirous of hearing Uk extraordinary performances of this gifted gßyy, Madame Goddard will perform on «i (I concert iron grand pianoforte, manu- Hjictnred expressly for the Vienna Exhibition ■ty Messrs Broadwood and son. Madame ■goddard, wn o was married to Mr Davidson, ■the musical critic, in ISJ3O, was born at St. ■jervan.near St Male in Brittany, in the year H]B36, and is therefore in her thirty-ninth year. 11 jjer first appearance in public was at a con ■cert in her native village, given for the ■luneiit of some object of charity, and where Hilie played with great success a fantasia from H)[ozart's "Don Juan." This was in the ■ year 1841, so that she could not have been ■ more than four years of age. From this ■period every step in her musical progress iff was a series of successive triumphs.

Her parents were much gratified at the juppy result of her debut in the world of harmony, and took her to the beautiful city of Paris, where she received lessons from

Kalkbrenner. From France Miss Goddard iras removed to London and placed under Mrs Anderson, pianist to her Majesty Queen Victoria. While yet a child, being only sight years of age, she was called, by desire of the Queen, to perform at Buckingham Palace before the Royal family, and so gratified was the late Prince Consort that

be paid a very high compliment to the ittle pianist, which encouraged her to rarsue her musical career. Madame God lard's musical education was completed by

Sigismund Thalberg, a native of Geneva, and who was the founder of the school of which Choplin, Dohler, and others were followers. .Although she had appeared seve ral times in what might more appropriately be termed private circles, her grand public debut was made in 1850, at the grand National concerts, when she played several high-class pieces, and especially Thalberg's "Tarantella," with marked success. She was now identified with the musical world and ranked in the first line of modern jianislcs. Her fust concerts were given at tier Majesty's Theatre, and were devoted to the romantic school, but since that period Madame Goddard has equally distinguished herself in classical compositions. In 1854, she became the pupil of Mr George A. Macfarren, the eminent musical composer Lnd essayist, author of the " Devil's Opera", Mid of more than a hundred songs, duets, ■ud dramatic pieces. In 1854, she took Lr first musical tour on the Con- Bnent, and revisited Paris, L^ipsic, Berlin, Vienna, and the fashionable cities of

[France, Italy, and Germany ; and where by ller exquisite accomplishments she established Ihe undying fame which she still enjoys, 'Previous to her leaving London, her parting concerts at St. James's Hall were crowded to excess, and the Times and the other lead ing journals expressed but one unanimous opinion in her favour, and which was of the most flattering description. Uur readers already are aware of the splendid reception which Madame Goddard met in the cities of Australia and New Zea land, and which will be duly awarded her to-morrow evening in the Choral Hall, where will be realised by hundreds the truth of the old poet's lines, that true music is,

Queen of every modest measure, Sweetest source of parest pleasure. The programme of to-morrow evening's con cert will be seen in another column, and include* the beautiful trio, "Sigh no more, ladies;" the favorite ballads, " The wan derer," " No, never," " Tell me, Mary, how to vijao thee," "Come to the dance," and "The old sexton," also, a number of choice Boloa. Madame Goddard herself will perform Beveral grand pianoforte sol "S from Beefchovea and Thalberg. also the splendid Scotch fantasia, introducing the "Blue Bells of Scotland," " Kelvin Grove," and " Wha wad na fecht for Charlie."

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

Legitimate comedy is not often played in Itackland, and when it is ib very often falls Bit, for without great artistic merit, actors ■eldom succeed in making a hit in pieces ■which depend for success on the happy Imposition of terse wit of the diologue, and I file even development of a well balanced and Ipadually culminating plot, without the [distance of sensationalism or realism. IjTe are happy jnst now in having * Auckland a company ecxual to Wording ua any rate an intelligent interpretation of the legitimate drama, and *e were therefore pleased to find the Lady °f Lyoas announced for Saturday. The Pflrformance did not disappoint us. In Miss *fey Howard, the muse of comedy has a devoted follower, and her offerings at the Arine of her favourite deity, from their Verity and soul-inspired fervour, should j»ove doubly acceptable, Miss Howard's online was a finejimpersonation ; it has an jWginality about it which indicates more Mian a mere study, of the conceptions of others. The haughty bearing of the proud %ons beauty required but little alteration 'fom Miss Howard's usually dignified oar age ; it was in the humbling process that *er genius shone out conspicuously. The te«ie where Pauline discovers the deception Practised on her was marked by a very grand ""splay of emotional power ; and the way in *toch the actress depicted towards the close, toe mightiness of the power of love, even "hen begotten by fraud and treachery, was "tyo'nd doubt a performance of rare *erit. Mr G. W. Collier's Claude was It affords us pleasure to Notice the steady advance which this gentle man makes in his profession. On Saturday in his difficult parts calls for high Pause. His descri^rion of the scenery of J^eComowas spirited, and graphic, and f" 8 noble self-abnegation displayed by the after the avowal of Pauline's forgiveness love, was rendered in a consistent and V6ti masterly manner. Mr Hollo way, who I 6*. 0? 8 *° get most unthankful parts, must 2 l be overlooked as Beauseant. He depicted J? rich worlding with a life-like and appro vnately-repuisjve accuracy. He is a valu •ole acquisition to the troupe. Mr Poole a capital Glavis. Mr Deering looked a jo»t tire-eating Colonel Dumas, and took of snuff and pains with his part. Mi "d 3 as Madame Deschappelles and C«Bußche as Widow Melnotte "were both PPy m their respective rdles. The piece XeL mounted, and the scenery by Mr UAvT as BPecially good. Miss Howard and ' tolh er were called before the curtain 1 fiat l yiraeß during the evening. To-night Lyn ae » i B to be repeated by general

BIKER'S HIBERNICON.

This excellent Hibernian entertainment, as we a ticipated, was highhy successful on ba.urdiy evening at the City Hall. The scenes and illustrations of Irish life, ballad and character, were most amusing and in structive, and, as a Whole, formed a graphic picture of the old laud of oratory and poetry Ihe, entertainment is equally pleasing in relation to old Ireland as was the entertain ment ot the Kennedy's, some months ago, in relation to bourne Scotland. The panorama is beautifully painted, and the sixty-five sketches, on 6,000 feet of canvas, are faith inl representations of the historically inter esting spots of the green isle -which they portray. Mr H envy B*ker gave the descrip tive lecture in the most fluent and humourous manner, and sang Mooie's touching ballad— Ihe meeting of the waters," in tile trae spirit of the poetry,, and which would have pleased the little Dublin minstrel who first warbled it on the spot. Mr John Moran's soDg of "Dublin Bay" was justly praised, and the comic duet by John ami Jennie, entitled the " Irish GV.iple," was true to the life, and reminded its of the lively. Irish scene in the " Green Bushes.1" '• The beau tiful girl of Kiidare " was given with mach feeling by Mr W. F. Baker; as was also 'Norah McShane "by Mrs Baker. The Hibernicon is truly a first-class entertain ment, faithful in detail, witty, musical, and instructive in its general character, and one wh:ch cannot fail in giving satisfaction to the many.

VOLUNTEER INTELLIGENCE.

Thu Volunteer firing for the choice of four representatives of the Auckland Volunteers for the next colonial match is fixed for Wednesday morning next, at 9 o'clock, at the Mount Eden Kange. The following jire the nsraea of the selected competitors : — Sergeant Anderson, Artillery; Lieut. White, Engineer Cadets; Corporal Hasletfc, Vols. Mills, Bowden, Fowler, Cooper and Payne, Victoria Company ; Lieut. Skinner, Vols. McDonald, J. Leigh, G. Partington, Cameron, J. W. Leigh and PutinaD, 2nd Company, A.R.V. ; Capt. Morrow, Sergeant Tierney, Corporals Hay and Partington, and Vols. Kelly, Haresnape, W. A. Brighton and Stone, 3rd Company, A.R.V. ; Vol. Robinson, Scottish. The four highest scorers from the above will be the district representative's.

THE GOLDEN CROWN.

Bf TELEGRAM SPECIAL TO THE STAR

We received the following late on Saturday night. Had it been in time for publication it might have saved " Canny's" letter in to-day's Herald : —

' Dunedin

." The Golden Crown was passed by the Claude Hamilton eighty miles from Mel bourne."

CITY COUNCIL.—This Day.

A meeting of the members of the City Coun cil was held this afternoon. Present—The Mayor (Chairman), Councillors Daldy, Hoidship, Prime, Buchanan, Brett, and Macready. The question of the removal of night soil was introduced, when the Mayor said Mr Faulder had been more to blame than he had thought at first. Dr. Pollen had informed him that the soil might soon be sent by rail to Papakura.— Councillor Brett said if it would be the means of opening the railway to Drury it would be a good thing.—The Council resolved in relation to a letter from Mr Gram, of the Prince ■ rthur, that Mr Oram rri^ht remove the firebell at the corner of Wellesley and Hobson-streets to the op posite side, if he choose to pay the expenses of removal.

A letter from Mr Waymouth, relative to auditing, was laid on the table. The City Purveyor's report was read and agreed to.

The Boarding-houee Regulations were con firmed.

On the motion of Councillor Daldy, seconded by Councillor Hoidship, it was re solved that all votes for the expenditure not operated on or before December Ist, sha^l lapse.

This concluded the business

CROQUET. — OPENING OF THE PAR NELL CLUB.

Let athletics and blue stockings sneer as they will, the invention of croquet has supplied a great want in society. An outdoor game equally adapted for either sex, and especially suited to a mixture of both, was a thing hardly known before the introduction of croquet, and many and divers were the shifts which town and country dames were put to to find amusement for their young folks when the ordinary stereo typed resources had been exhausted. Croquet has enough of the element of skill about it to render it interesting to thinking heads, while its simplicity makes it attractive to those who do not "go in" for science in their games. The croquet lawn is rapidly becoming as much an institution as the cricket field. It has the advantage of cricket in being less exigeant upon the physical powers of its votaries. Some people find fault with it for its tendency to foster flirtation. This we regard as its great charm. Here is that sonpeon of danger which is ne cessary to make any English pastime alluring. The same element is present in hunting, cricket, tiger-shooting, foot-ball, the ball-room and if taken away would leave each vapid and uninteresting. Then there is this to be said for croquet. The flirtations it encour ages are all fair and above board, and in the presence generally of other parties. The little game of attack and defence which has to be carried on both in the actual use of the mallet and hoops, and in the more seiious bye-play, has to undergo the scrutiny of watchful eyes, and the result is a sharpening of the wit and brightening of the conversational powers which are most useful. No doubt t>re croquet law has to mourn its bruised hearts as the cricket field has to mourn its broken limbs, but a serious accident in either case is rare, certainly not frequent enough to cause us to denounce either game, more especially, as in most instances, the casualty is the fault of the sufferer. The event which led to these remarks was, the opening of the Parnell Croquet Club on Satur day afternoon. The occasion was celebrated by a large gathering of ladies and gentlemen at the croquet lawn, opposite St. Mary's Chui'ch. Bishop Cowie and Mrs. Cowie, and several of the neighbouring clergy were present, as well as the most influential resi dents in the suburb. During the afternoon some capital games were played. Straw berries and cream were served in the tem porary pavilion on the ground. The following are the officers of the ensuing season :— Lady-President : Mrs Reader Wood. Com mittee : Mrs Ruck, Miss Thorn, Miss Mow bray. We understand that the club has re ceived an accession of numbers, and we trust it will have a successful season.

LATE TELEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON,

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] This day. Reception of the Governor. The" Governor landed from the Luna at the wharf at noon. He was met or board by the Mayor, Corporation, and members of the Ministry. ' At the end of the wharf an address of welcome to his Excellency and Lady Normanby was read by the Mayor. His Excellency briefly returned thanks for the cordial and hearty welcome which had been given, and for the flattering terms in •which the address was couched, and begged

to assure them that whatever abilities he possessed, they would be sincerely and heartily devoted to promote, as far as in him lies the happiness, well-beiug, aud piospenty 2 f*h 1 e.°2 lony- -He also returned thauka on. behalf of Lady Norman by. JifgOwing to a misunderstanding no triumphal arches were erected, but all the Volunteers bireman, and Armed Constabulary turned out, and perhaps it was the largest crowd of citizens ever seen together in Wellington on any public occasion. The wharf was crowded with shipping, all spread with bunting, and the effect of the whole was very fine.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.)

This day. A long letter appears in the Lyttelton Timea from Mr Hemy Sewell on the subject of the abolition of the provinces. He.con tends' it would be safer for the Middle Island to support a proposal for the abolition of all Provincial Governments than to accept the anomalous and very dangerous condition of endeavouring to lie under a divided constitution.

SHIP SIGNALLED.

The vessel referred to in the first local as feeing signalled, has now been made out as a ship, probably the Assaye.

THE EVENING STAE, MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 18?4.



WANTED, for the country, a General Servant. Apply at tin Scotia Hotel till ten o'clocic on Monday. Also two Squarers.— Apply at the Scoiia Hotel till ten o'clock on Wednes day. W'AJSTBD, a situation in office or atore; good references.—-Apply K.T., £tak office. WANTED, a Youth to Milk.—Apply to Mrs. Edwards, Regent-street, Kyber Pass, near Seatield View. WANTED, a General Servant,—Apply to Miss Fenton, J. Cosgrave and Co. WANTED, a Boy about 12, able to milk. —Apply on Wednesday at 12 o'clock Star Office. W" ANTED, a Youth about 14 ; for garden work.—Apply at this oflico. WANTED, a few hands for Hay making—Apply to Michael Hughes, Epsom next Prince Albert Hotel. BR OKMAKEfcts Wanted.—Apply to N. Barker, Hoffman's Patent Brick Works, Mechanics' Bay. WANTED, by a gentlemen, com fortable Board and .Residence.—Apply to Ficlix,' Staiv oilice. \JU A.IN TED, a first-class Servant fcr V v a gentleman's family: good wages to a girl of character aMI ability ; references required. —Apply for engagement (o tliu publisher, Stak olflca WANTE D. Subscribers for Edward Way to s Art Union. Tlio Drawing will take place on the; 24th instant' W A. NTE D, 500 tons of Old » v Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and hags ; also, Bottles, Caat-off Clotuing, <kc, at ISA XT YE & CO.'S London Marine Store. Old Market, Queen-street. Auckland.—S. Moas. Manager WA JN TED, fur chasers for Preserved Ginger, wholesale and retail, at reduced prices.—James Ah Kew, No 3 Stall, Auck and Market. Or ANT I'D KNOWJM, that Ford, W Potter &Co aro vo»y busy ; our orders in creasing daily. Please call early in the week. We keep faith with the public at The Pantheon, opposite City Hall, Queen-stieet. WAiMTE'', a good General Servant. —Apply Pitzroy Hotel, Wakefield-street. rfu> PAPEHHAN gITe!7. j_ "Wanted, for the South, a first-class Papfirhangftr and Painter—Apply AV. Phillips. 8 and Son, 12, Wyodhsm-street. WA.iVi'EjL>, the general public to know that W. KIIiBY, corner of Queen and Waken eld-streets, has on sale :—JNawcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafto, Spoken, and B'id-Kum KelUien, *c. *a. »lwa»s on hHod. A large supply of the best Newcastle Coke now on hand WAJSIED, to call special attention to our 15s Trousars to order, made from all wool Tweeds and thoroughly Will snrunk. -Ford. Polter & Co. The Pantheon. Queen-street WANTED KNOWN, that a terrible slaughter is now being perpetrated n "Wakefield-htreer. in the shape of cutting down the pricf s of Boots aud Shots, as will be seen by adver tisement.—Garrttt Brothers, Dublin House, Wake field-street WANTED, a respectable. Nurse Girl, about 14 years old.—Apply to Mrs Eliott Meyer, Symonds-street, opposite Music Hall. WANTED KNOWN THAT R. CHALMERS, PLTTMBEB AND GASFITTERS, (Late Manager Thames Waterworks), Has commenced business in Upper Queen-street, two doors above a. Staines. Every description of I Plumbing, Gasfltting, Zinc, and Galvanised Iron Work done. Lift and Force Pumps fitted up and repaired. First-class work guaranteed. WANTED KNQ.WN THAT K. D. SYKES, Practical Watchmaker, &a., Upper Queen-street, Is prepared to execute all repairs promptly» and to keep the same in order for twelve months. A full Jewelled Skeleton detached Patent Lever Watch, warranted to one minute a month, £6 6s. WANTED, Everybody to know that W. 8. JONES, Saddler, Queen-street, Is appointed Bole Agent for Elliman's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle and Sheep. A certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Bruises, Sprains, Cuts, and Sores of every kind. Second nsign ment per Jubilee just opened. ANTED to fcELL (cheap), White Lead, Galvanised Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploußbs, &c. N.B - Highest price given for all kinds of old Metal.—ALffUKD SMAKT, next to Blue Post. Victoria-street. A -JTED KNOWN, that Elli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Horses. Cattle, Sheep, &c , continues to give the greatest satisfaction to all who use it. It is a certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Sprains, Over-reaches, Bruises, Sores, aad Cuts of every kind. First-rate local testimonials may be seen on application, —bole agent for Auckland, W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen street. VSTABfTED KNOWN.—The under- Y V signed have always on hand a large supply of Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also.best Cut and Uncut Wood. Yards: Between Fort and Custom house-street, next Isaacs' Bonded Store. TV. ft G. WINSTONE. WANTED KNOWN, that D Goldie is preDared to supply all kinda of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, I>oors, Mouldings, Broad3 Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Bails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at Us Yard , Custom-house gtreet. _ \kt AIN TED KNOWN, that" The v V Pantheon is the only House in Auckland where you can be measured at Stock Prices. Trousers, from 15s : Trousers and Vests, from 253 ; Paget and Mourning Coats, from 355; Galatea and Sac Coats, from 20s ; Riding. Habits, from 60s; Boys Suits of Colonial Tweeds, and warranted a good article, 40s.— Ford. Potter & Co, The Pantheon. Queen-street WAJSTED KNuWJN, that the PANTHEON is an Industrial Exhibition, 'and shows what can be done in the way of supplying Clothing made to measure and well shrunk at a less price than usually paid for ready-made Gaiments.— Ford, Potter and Co, The Pantheon, Queen-street WANTED, the public to call and examine our special lines in HATS. Men's Alpines from 3s 6d; Men's Straws. Is ; Men's Drill Wire Brim, Is 6d. A large assortment of all the latest styles. Solar, Dukes, Oxfords, Knowsley, Charlie Prince, Baron, Livingstone, Suez, &c, &c —Ford, Potter, and Co., 'ihe Pantheon, Queen street. " . WANTED KNOWN, .that J. MORRISON is prepared to exs cueall kinds ot Asphalting at reasonable prices. -Address Stab office. ■ . DRIFT t NG-—Found, in the harbour on Saturday last, a small open Boat.-The owner can hare the same by applying to J. Reilly.Esq. Chapel-street, tvnd payiDg expenses.



TO*ANTED, an Apprentice to learn ,*T the Machine; also good Tai oresses.—Apply to No 1, High-street. • YX^-AKTED, immediately, four well- V» sinkers —Apoly to J. Wicslock, after six o clock this evening, Great North Road. TITANTED good hands ; also Trou » » rers and Waistcoat hunds.—Apply to H. L. Possenniskie, High-ssrett. WANTED, a Young Man for kitchen work.—Apply at Moyle's Wharf Dining Rooms, Lower Queen-street. WANTED, an intelligent Boy (with references).—Apply to JST. McCulsky, Grocer, Hobson-street. WANTED, a smart Lad.—Apply H. L, Posseniskie, Tailor, &c, High-street. WANTED, a good Pattern-maker.— Apply to the Auckland Brass Works, Lorne-street. WANTED.— A young Man wants em ployment for a couple of hours in the evening ; not particular.—Please address J.8.W., Star office, WANTED, a general Servant, must be a good cook ; references required. — Apply to W. R. Fletcher, North Shore. FOUND, a SUM OP MONEY.—AppTjr to Y. Wan en, Grocer, JNewton, T OST, on Saturday last, in the neighbonr- JLi hood of Ponsonby Road, a MEER SCHAUM PIPB. The finder will be rewarded by leaving the same "at the Stak oifice. TCTEW SPPdNa GOOD j ne;w dress materials. H. ATKINS HAS NOW ON VIBW A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT OF NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS Of all Styles, Qualities, and Description, consisting of— .NEW JAPANESE SILKS NEW SILK TUSSORES NEW COLORED SILKS NEW FANCY SILKS NEW BLACK SILKS NEW PLAIN LUSTRES NEW FANCY LUSTRES NEW HOMESPUN NEW COSTUME CLOTH NEW FANCY STRIPES NEW GRENADINES NEW MUSLINS NEW PRINTS NEW DRESS MATERIALS, In every variety of Style and Material. H. ATKINS, With confidence invites attention to hia Large Stock of DRESS MATERIALS for the SPRING AND SUMMER SEASON Now on hand. The whole selection is very choice, and for Style, Variety, and Cheapness cannot be equalled in Auckland. The JAPANESE SILKS, FANCY and PLAIN COLORED SILKS, and SILK TUSSORJtS are nn usually beautiful. There is a very large quantity to elect from, and they have been universally admired by all who have seen them. The BLACK SILKB are the same numbers and qualities as always kept in Stock, which always give satisfaction. AN IMMENSE STOCK or PLAIN LUSTRES, PRINTS, and USEFUL GOODS TO SELECT FROM, And the Prices of all descriptions of GOODS, whether Silks, Fancy Dress Materials, or Plain Goods will be found fully 10 per cent cheaper than usually charged. THE MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT Is fully supplied with Sheetings, Blankets, Quilt*, Calicos, Long Curtains, Table Linen, and General Drapery ; and the Prices charged for all Plain Goods are the very lowest possible. The Balance of BRUSSELS and TAPESTRY CARPETS to be cleared oft at COST PRICE. (A nice lot of Patterns to select from.) THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Contains a Large STOCK of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Suits, Coats (all styles). Trousers, Trousers and Vests (both Auckland made and imported), and the Prices the lowest in Auckland. A LARGE STOCK OF TWEEDS IN OEBLONG, MOSGIEL, AND NELSON TWEEDS. « CHEAP TWEEDS FOR BOYS' WEAR. CRIMEAN SHIRTS, WHITE SHIRTS, HOSIERY, TIES, SCARFS, &c. H. ATKINS, (I ATI Hay and Honeymak).



TO SHIPWRIGHTS AND OTHERS.—A Ship Draughtsman of twenty years experience, just arrived, will be happy to give Jjestons in Drafting ana laying off. —Address by letter to W.K.W., Sstak office, Auckland. HTO LET, a Five-roomed Bouse.— -» Apply to W. Oliver PROVIiNLIAL GRAND JLODfcHS Oi? NiLW ZEALAND (IRIaH CO-NSTiITJ TION). The Quarterly Communication will be held in the Lodge-mom, Masonic Hotel, on MOjSDaY EVEiN IMi, 14 th instant Hour of Meeting—7.3o o'clock. N.B.—All Master Masons may, and are invited to attend. By order of the R W P G M Master. JAMES C. DOULL, P G. Secretary, iO be LET, House, fur Koorns, an d Shop —Apply to the Offica of this paper FLAGSTAFF.— 1 o Let, for a term a Farm containing 84 acres of g»od soil, Uid down to grass, well watered, and securely fenced.— Apply R. and R. Duder, Devonport Store. TO LET—Salisbury House, Mount Albert, Day and :Boatding B bichocl —Apply to A, K. Taylor, Alberton. pITY HALL. FOR SIX NIGHTS ONLY ! BAKER'S GRAND HIBERNI€ON, Shewing FIFTY OF THE FINEST SCENES OF IRELAND, Together with A VERY POWERFUL COMPANY, Comprising— Mr John Moran, the Celebrated Irlch Comedian Miss Jennie Moran, the Charming Loubreto Mrs W. K. Baker, the- Pleasing Soprano Mr W. F. Baker, the .Silver-voiced Tenor Mr Henry Baker, tbo Beautiful Balladist, Lec turer, and Tourist. pH O Jht A L HALL. MADAME ARABELLA GODDARD Bsgs to announce that she will give her FIRST GRA N D C OSCERT ov I TUESDAY EVENING, DEO. 15. PROGRAMME. Part I. Trio, " Sigh no more, Ladies" (stevens)-Mrs Smythe, Mr Skinner, and Mr Kainford Song, " The Wanderer" (Schubert)—Mr Rainfori Solo, Pianoforte, Sonato in A flat (op. 26) Andante con variazioni, Scherzo, Trio, Funeral March Allegro (Beethoven)—Madame Arabella Goddiid Song, " JN'on ever " (Tito Mcttei)—Mrs Smythe Silo, Violin, Fantasia, " I Lornbardi" (Vieuxtemps)— fierr Doehler «U B Duet, "A Word at Parting" (Nicolai)—Mrs fmythe and Mr Skinner Part 11. Solo, Pianoforte, Hrand Fantasia on Airs from " Don Giovanni" (expressly arranged for Midame Qod dard by Tn.dberg)—Madame Arabella Go.'ldard Soog ': Tell me, Mary, how to woothee" (Hodgson)— Mr Skinner Solo, Violin, '' Air va ie" (Rhode)—Herr Doehler Song, "Come to the Dance" (Henriou)- Mrs Smythe Song, "The Old Sexton" (Russell)—Mr Rainford Solo. Pianoforte, .Scotch Fantasia introducing " The Blue BeUs of Scotland," " IC-lvin Grove," "Wha wad na fecht for Charlie" (Jules de fivrai) — Madame Arabella Goddard Duet. " My Sufferings and Sorrows" (Donizetti)-Mrs Smythe and Mr Rainford Conductor .. .. Mr Harcotjkt Lke. Madame Goddard will peiform on her Concert Iron Grand Pianoforte, manufactured by Messrs Broad wood and Son's for the ienna Kihibition. Reserved F'eats. 7s 6d ; Unreserved, 5s ; Gallery, 3s. Fnmily Ticket, admitting Five to Reserved Seats, £1 1 ix 6d Plan <f Seats at Mr Tpton's, where also may be obtained Tickets for all pirts of the Hall Doors open at 7 30. to commence at 8 o'clock. "ORINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Manager Mr G W Collier last Six Nights of Miss May Howard. THIS (SATtTRDAY) EVENING, December 14, Positively for this night only M;ss May Howard will appuar in hergteat, imi>«r>otationa of Lady Isabel and Mauame Vine In the original dramatisation by Frank Taylor, r sq, of EAST LYNNE. In consequent of Miss May Howard's engagement being for a limited number of nights, it will be im possible for any of her peiforman'-cs to be repeated. To-morrow (( uesilay), production of Robertson's Comedy of SCHOOL Seats may be secured at Upton's. Dress Circle, 4a ; Stalls, 2s (id ; Pit, Is ED W A R 1) E M - S T H E E T CHURCH. L E C T U RE By Rev. Dr. Antliffe On THIS EVENING, DECEMBER 14. Subject: " Happiness in Wedlock." To commence at 7.30 p m. J. C. Firth, Esq, will preside. TICKETS —ONE SHILLING EACH. Also, TUESDAY, at Sheridan-street Chapel, At half-past seven. Subject of Lecture. " Domestic Happiness." Tickets, Is each. WEDNESDAY, in the Temterance Hall, Albert street, at half-past seven. Lecture on " 'J emperance." THURSDAY, will preach at Newmarket, At half-past seven o'clock Civil Commissioner's Office, I Auckland, December 9, 1874. , HPENDEES will be received at this Office up to WEDNESDAY, the 30th day of December, for the Purchase of the Cutter 'Telegraph of 16 tons register, with all her Sails, Boats, and Gear as she now lies in the Kaipara River, at Helensville in thorough sea-going order. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted H T. KE MP, Civil Commissioner. "PROVINCIAL SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATIONS. The above Examinations will be held in the Hall of the Mechanics' Institute, and will begin at 10 o'clock am. on WEDNESDAY, the 16th December instant It is requested that Candidates will attend not later than 9.40 on that day. Those Candidates who have not sent in the necessary certificates as to age, etc., should send them in to the Education Board not later than TUESDAY, ISth instant. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. A TTCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. A Public Oral Examination o the several Cla sse in the College and Grammar (School will be held on a FRIDAY, 18th instant, as follows :— 10 o'clock—l, Krench ; i[, Latin; lit, Ecglish Grammar ; IV, .History : VI, Reading, &c. 10.45 o'clock —I, Mathematics ; 11, Mathematics ; 111, IV. V. Latin 11.30 o'clock-I, English Literature ; 111, IV, V, VI Arithmetic. 12.16 o'clock—l. Latin ; 11, History ;111, French ; IV, V, "Utic ; VI, Geography. The attendance of all interested in Education is respectfully invited. By order, FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary.



POSTPONEMENT OP MRS MORRESSAY'3 CONCERT. MADAME AR VBRLLA GODDARD having taken the Hall for the previously advertised date of Ihe Concert, Mrs Morreasay bsgs to inform Ticket Holde;s that the Concert will possibly bo held on DECEMBER 23. a"E \V IN a MACIIIJSBS. I am now agent for all ihe old-established and best ' Sewiug .Machines known, viz. . Singers', Thomas', Howe s, Howesimproved, Wh eler and Wison, rvussey and Pillings' improved "Little Stranger" and''Wanza.' A 1 »rge Stock to select front A printed guarantee given with each mach'nc, ut» \rtaking to keep it in order for twelve months free o jharge. Repairs pro parly done. Needles, oil, and extras GEO. W. HESLOP, The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. RAILWA Y bLEEPEBb ! The undersigned is prepared to give the highest price for Railway Sleepers, dressed or undressed. No charge for landing. Dressed by steam at cheap rates. Apply F. ARCHARD, near Kailway Station: Or, Mechanic's Bay. pUBLIO NOTIFICATION Superintendent's Office, Auckland, December 4, 1874. Separate Tenders will be received at this Office Office until Noon of MONDAY, th i 2lst instant, for the undermentioned SERVICES and SUPPLIES for the Provincial Government, during the six months commencing on the Ist January, 1875. Printed forms of tender and copies of the condi tions and specifications of the several contracts can be obtained at this Oflice. J. WILLIAMSON, Superintendent. I—Printing for the Provincial Government 2—Printing for tho Provincial Council 3—Stationery 4—Binding s—Carting C—Shoemaker's Supplies for Mount Eden Gaol 7—Blacksmith'3 Supplies for Mount Eden Gaol B—Conveyance of Prisoners between Gaol and Courts 9—Rations for Mount Eden Gaol 10—Rations for Lock-up 11-P/ison and Police Supplies 12— Provisions for Provincial Hospital 13—Provisions for Old Men's Refuge 14—Provisions for Provincial Lunatic AsyJum 15—Bread for Hospital and Refuge 16—Meat for Hospital and Kefuge 17—Bread for Lunatic Asylum 18—Meat for LuEatic Asylum 19—Milk for Hospital and Refuge 20—Milk for Lunatic Asylum 21- Rations for Sick and Destitute 22—'"'oals 23—Firewood. AUCKLAND CATHOLIC LITE- X3L RARY INSTITOTR, WELLINGTON STREET. Entertainment hv the Institute Dramatic Club In aid of the fun-is, 1 Hl* EVENING, December 14. Pa.ut I —The Sparkling Comedy of " Raising the Wind." Paht TL—The omusing farce of "ARace for a Widow." Di-iors open 730 p.m. ; Performance to commence at 8 p.m. Tickets, One Shilling ouch. O. iVIaHOjN, Secretary. AT the PA NTH BO < you can get a good Twee'iSnit made to o>der and warranted shrunk, at 40s.—Ford, Potter, and Co., The Pantheon, Cjueen-street. FOR SALE, a Wilcox and Gibbs' SEW ING MACHIKE (new), in perfect order, with extras.—Address, Sydney, Star office. __ % |npENDWHL6i required for a Cottage JL and Stable Plans and speciflcationi at Mr D. Ooldio's. Tinders to be delivered to him at 4 p.m_ on Tuesday next PRIMITIVE METHODIST SABBATH SERVICES. THE REV. DR, ANTLIFFE "Will preach at the EDWARDES-STREET CHAPEL ON NEXT ' LORD'S DAY. In the morning, at 11, and in the evening, at half past 6 o'clock. Also, at the SHERIDAN-STREET CffAPEE In Afternoon, at 2 30 o'clock. Xs>l KEWABD. —Lost, or stolen, a oW J- Fox Terrier Hog ; black and tan on one eye. small black spot nn one side.- The above reward will be paid to a-ayone returning the same to J. A. Brown, One Tree Hill. Any person detaining the s ame after ihis not-ce will be prosecuted. C 08. N E X 'C~H A N G SUGAR, SUGAR, akd GOLDEN SYRUP. Ex Otago, prom Melbourne. ' G. W. BINNEY HAS received instructions from Messrs Joshua Bros. & Co, to offer for sa by public auction, on arrival of the barque Otago, 10 286 mats Sugar I EVom the Varraville ' 40 casks Golden Syrup t Sugar Refinery. Samples now onview at the Rooms of the Auctione e WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16. ELLERSLIE SPORTS. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell, on Wednesday, Decem . berJ.6, at 12 o'clock, The PAVILLION BO TH and GR4ND STAND * BOOTH for Boxing Day, December 26, and New Year's Day Sports at Elleralie Gardens. CORN EXCHANGE. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15. BOOTS AND SHOES. G. W. BINNEY WLL s 1 by public auction at the Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, December 15, at 11 o'clock, 20 packages BOOTS and SHOES. Terms at Sale. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16. BOOK'S! BOOKS! W. DOWDEN HA S received instructions to sell by auction ai his Mars Quean-atieet, on Wednts day next,, iGth int,t, t.t li o clock, A consi^nnif-nt, consisting of— 300 lots B- OKS, from London, including Works upon every possible subject. Mdny curious, sCsiCs, and raTe— History. Physic, Divinity, Architecture, Fine Arts, Illustrated Works, Novels," &c. &c. «SIW "•■Tii i ri fiat-'.ifl'"^* ?.\h Vr h-rl "t t>n V»rt.



' TUESDAY, NOON. AUCKLAND MARKET-HOUSE. CLEARING-OUT SALE. R. A R T H U R HAB been favoured with instruc tions from Mr A. Brummond, Auckland M&rket-House, General Dealer, who isreti«ing from business, to sell by auction on luesday next, at 12 o'clock uoon, I The Balance of the Stock-in-i rade, consisting of I —General Household KurniiUie, Kaci.en TTtensiis, Glass* and Earthenware, Piotuios, Books, Clothing, Ironware, &c. Terms:—Cash, TO-MORROW. SUGAR, TEAS, VESTAS, CANDLES, POLLARD FLOUR. TO CLOSE COKSIGNMENTS. B. TONKS & CO. IZXAVE been instructed to sell, To-morrow (Tuesday), the 15th inst,at 11 o'clock, To Close Consignment), 200 mats WHITE SUGAR 200 i-chests new season's Tea 145 sacks Pollard 35 ditto Flour 111 boxes Candles 2 cases Twine 11 ditto Vestas, Plaids and 250s 9 ditto Essence of Anchovies 2 ditto Colman's Mustard C ditto ditto Blue MONDAY, DECEMBER 21. SUBURBAN RESIDENCE AND FARMS, MOUNT ALBERT. Subscribers bave received in- JL structions from the Proprietor to sell, at the r Land Mart, Jfort street, on Monday, .December 21, at 12 o'clock, A Farm at Mount Albert, situated on the New .North Road, containing 9 acres 2 roods 10 perches, of good volcanic soil, f'-nced a^d under cultivation ; and on which is erected a newly built four-roomed cottige. Also, 3 acres and 10 perches adjoining the above ; good volcanic soil. On both these properties is a spring of «- a ter never dry; and 'busses pass them twice daily. Terms:—One-fourth cash, balance can remain on mortgage, for 6 years at S per cent. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER IC. PIANOFORTE. CEDAR AND MAHOGANY FURNITURE. CARPETS. SUPERIOR BEDDING. IN PARKELL, AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK. 'T'HE Subscribers have been instruc- X ted to sell in the estate of the lat., Mrs >■ 1 zabeth Godley, on tha premiser next door to Mr Roi>msr.n Chemist, Parnell, on Wednesday next, at 11 o'clock, The whole of the Excellent Household Furniture, compiising - JPianoforta and Stool, Mahogany Table, Cedar !»ofa. Large Kngravn g?, Occa sional Table*, Oil Painting*, Cedar v-heff nier, MarDle Time Piece, Gilt Mirror, Carptsis, Frnders and Fireirone, Curtains and Pol^S, 'J ea, Breakfast and Dinner Servic s, Giasware, Hhndsonie Case of Ssufled Birds, Cedar Chebt Drawers, Washsta>-ds and W»r*-, Valuable- <Jold Brooch andUarriDga.Goid (Jliain, Bings, Watch ana Bracelet, Mahogany Bedstead and superior Feather tied, Iron bedsteads, H»ir Mattresses Linen Venetian Blinds, Saddle, Cooiiug Utensils, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22. SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c, &c. AT MOUNT ALBERT. THE Subscribers bave received in strnctiots from Walter Ogilvy, Esq. , to sell at his residence, Mount Albert, on Tuesday, 22nd inst., at 11 o'clock, THK WHOLE OF HI3 VALUABLE HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE &C.&C. Full particular will appear on Tuesday, 15th inst. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, NOON. FANCY GOODS. JEWELLERY, DRAPERY, Etc. TO BE SOLD UNDER BILL OF SALE. Removed from the Thames to Mart, R. ARTHUR HAS received instructions to sell by auction at his Mart, Queen-street, on Wednesday next, at 12 o'clock noon, Under a Bill of Sale— The balance of Stock of Fancy Uoods, Work boxes, Albums, Meerschum Pipes, &c.; Gold, Plated, Silver, and Jet Jewellery, Drapery, Millinery, &c. One supererior new Silver Watch, byßotherham. Removed from the Thames. Terms—Cash. MONDAY, DECEMBER 21. SALE OF GOVERNMENT TOLLS, Etc. THE undersigned bave been in gtructed by His Honor the Superintendent to offer for sale by public auction, at their «ia't. Queen street Auckland, at 12 o'clock noon, on MOisDa.¥ the 21st December instant, , The Leases of the Tolls and Feeshereunderspecified, for the Six Months, commencing Ist January, iS7o 1 The Fees leviable at ihe Public Slaughter house, Newmarket 2—The Toll) leviable at the Panmure Bridge. 3—The Tolls- leviaHe at the Newmarket Turn pike Gate (and at the Kemuera and Mount Eden Boad East chain Bars) together with the Fees chargeable at the iVewmarkct Weighbridge. 4—The Tolls leviable at the Otahuhu and Slip, pery Creek Turnpike Gates, Great South itoad. s—The Tolls leviable at the Arch Hill Toll Gate on the Great North Road 6—The Tolls leviable at the M-uut T?den Road Toll Gate (next the Eden Vine Hotel, and -'. the C+aol It .ad, Chain Bar, together with ihe Royalty leviable fur Scoria *sh taken from the Gravel Pits on ths Mount Eden Reserve 7—The Tolls leviahlo at the *ew >orth Road Toll-gate next the Eden Vine Hot^l B—The Fees chargeable for the Supply of Water to the Shipping 9—The Fees chargeable at the Oneh> nga Wharf. Conditions may be ascertained upon application t the undersigned. B. TONES & CO. T>ewn>b«t 5 1874.