MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

THB THEATEB. The complimer.tary 'benefit last evening to Mr Pavies, the successful ventriloquist, and his daughti-r -.as very woll attended The performances Included - jyaval Engagements," nigger melodies, dancei, and acrobatic feats, closing with tho lively farce' " The Widow's Victim." Mr Collier's imitations of celebrated actors was a clever perform ncu, and creditable to his powers in this line. Briefly speak ing, the whole of ihe promises wore fulnlU-d in the most satisfactory mannt-r The j.erforiuance of this evening will he for the especia. benefit of MESSES. BUJ&TON AND £,W£ENEY With whose peculiar styles of acting the public are familiar, ai»d tho dramatic provision iccludcs " Ire land «s it Y/as," and a number of other things of a humourous, comic, and entertair.ii g character. Perhaps tbe greatest character in which Tom Burton has exhibited, was that of tho iron-he«rted Irish land-owner in the " Shaughraun." v.hich recently commands* so much attention. Mr Sweeney is ulso an actor of some ix erit, but has not had opportunities at tbe Priruse of Wales Theatre of shewing his Capa bilities, as the bill is finl and interest! g, and beiDg on a Hoturday, we anticipate a bumper house for the joint benefit of these well-kiiown players, "UP THE EHINE" IN PITT-STREET. The panorama of this splendid German river, so full of historic and legundary interest, was exhibited last evening to a considerable audience, mostly com posed of vour.g ■jewniia. The Bhine is f»u.oua in song aud story and distirgui-hf d alike by the beauty of its scenery, old castles, and rich vineyards whicn clothe its lair banks. >o river in Europe since the introduction of steamers baa attracted so many tourists. At times the ch»in of ritfgts on either sdi opens out and allows ihe eye of the tourist to winder Into rich valleys, clothed with the living poetry of natute. The hey. A. Reid, Weshyan ruiniater, occu pied the chnir and introduced the lecturer, Mr. Wil liam Thorne, who described the scenes of the Rhins as they passed before the aadience w.th fckquonce and aptitude, and many of his telling anecdotes nnd remarks were received with pleasurable applause. The proceedings closed with »he banediciion and votes of thanks.

THE AUSTRALIAN COLONIES AND NEW ZEALAND.

LECTURE BY SIR GEO. GREY.

His Honor Sir George Grey, Jf.C.B., de livered a lecture last night at the Choral Hall, or\ the above subject.

At 8 o'clock, the hour at which the lecture was to begin, the hall was quite full. The lecturer appeared on the platform accom panied by His Worship the Mayor ; P Dig nanEsq, M.H.R., G. M.O'RorlscEsq, M.H R, and several others. Mayor Toaks took the chair and introduced the honorable lecturer in appropriate words. Sir George Grey, in his opening remarks, said he purposed on that occasion to devote his lecture principally to the events of the last thirty or forty years. He considered that no greater event had hap pennei in the history of mankind than the colonization of Australia and Is'ew Zealand. He was in a position to give much informa tion about these times, as he was personally known to almost every man of note who had anything to do with them. He did not ascribe the founding of this kingdom ot the South to chapce. The swarm of colo nists who had issued forth to people these lands had been led to it by the voyages and journals of such men as Captain Cook, Captain Owen, Captain King, and Flinders. He could himself recollect the glow of pleasure which as a young man he had experience^ on reading the adven tures of these men. This kind of writing then supplied th<e place of our sensational rjovels. Another cause was the condition of the British poor. In those days a man was paid f°r r h)s labour just sufficient to support him so/t, and his children received relief from 'the parish. Those who had no families were taxed for those who had. The result was a vast increase in population, which caused excessive poverty and much misery. The same increase was noticeable in Ireland, whert the population went suddenly from two and a-half to eight millions. In both countries the great increase of popu lation led to emigration, by which the pnoi people hoped to escape the miseries which surrounded them The lecturer here quoted from Mr Wakefield and Mr Hearne to illus trate bis pictures of the Irish peasantry, and from Mr Lewis to show that the condition of the English poor was just as miserable as that of the Irish. The last-named gentle man had given it as his opinion that the state of his slaves in the West Indies was better than that of English labourers. Although that gentleman considered it incumbent upon him to go to the West Indies to ameliorate the state of his slaves, it never occurred to him to try and improve the English|peasantry. The lecturer after giving further illustrations of the state of England and Ireland went on to express his firm conviction, that man being an imitative animal, his mind was formed from the contemplation of those below and above him j and he believed.that one object of many persons in their attempt to found new colonies was the hope that a national character might be formed in these new coun tries, superior to any national character which had yet existed upon earth. (Cheers). He had in his hand, a paper, it was an extract from the last of Her Majesty's Privy Coun cils, in which it was shewn that the state uf the English Agricultural poor was still pitiable in the extreme. The conclusion was that this wretched state of affairs led to the great movement which followed. The lecturer next referred to the repeal of the Test Acts, and the removal of the several disqualifica tions which the Roman Catholics were sub jected to on account of their religion. This too had its influence upon imigration. And as with the Roman Catholics so with the Jews! In 1844 people at home were horror struck because he had offered to Mr Joseph Montefiore a seat in the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales, and it was not till 1856, that the civil disabilities of the Jews were removed. They would see that these dis abilities had the effect of forcing people out of the country, and they would likewise see that the first founders of these colonies must have pictured to themselves forming a community where such abuses as they are called now would never be likely to arise. There were also causes, such as the difficulty of getting into Parlia ment. Then up to quite recontly China Japan and California had been locked up to the British race. When these countries were i opened up it was found that they produced i most valuable products for the human race, i Wd especially suited to New Zealand and I Australia. The youth of England, about 40 J«ars ago, had one prevailing idea which was that they would do great things in this part of the world. They believed that new nations might be founded, new fields of com ; Bierce opened, new lands made, and a host of I employments offered to men. Here was the j field for intellect wasted at home : and then I there was that faith in the English nation I that it was to possess the greater part of the earth with the Anglo-Saxon race. There was no idea of breaking up the Empire, but only of benefiting the human race. The mission aries were the forerunners of a host. Aus tralia was only imperfectly known at the time, and there were only oonvic*i settlements at Van pieman's Land and New South Wales. People in England hoped to establish here a iae« with peculiar advantages. The cmi pants were to be specially selected, and it was thought that such people allowed to legislate for themselves would take care to avoid the evils of their ancestors. The lecturer was of opinion, and trusted that his audience was too, that they had no cause to be ashamed of the founders of the colony. He believed that a people sprung from Huch a descent would endeavour to do nothing to tarnish their origin. The next portion of the lecture was devoted ; to a graphic picture of the difficulties the | JMly colonists met with more especially from j 'he fierce native races. At the time the settle j nient of Auckland was formed, a great ma- I KJ^'y °f the, native race were Christians. 1 *ne lecturer proceeded to say that when he I {JJ I?** in Auckland St. Paul's Cnurch was i nnti- * *ac windows blocked up, and I the i H5H 100PnoleB left, and that was I o™v"0 ™v" faction for women and children j Kn^ -'^ War" Many men before him I hZ- Bood service at. that time in con- JJ™». with- the small body of troops. 1 «£ White, Resident Magistrate of Mon- I •«<«, rendered great aervice not only J :

in the field, but in civil offices. Mr. Header Wood also, as Lieutenant in the Volunteers, proved himself equal to the occasion. Then the people, having established friendly relations with the natives, turned their attention to the cultivation of the soil, the merchants to markets for the sale of pro duce, and legislators to the making of laws. Sir George then glanced at the endeavour to obtain native tracts of land, in which his Honor rendered bo small assistance, aided by Mr Kemp. Farms soon spread over the country, wealth was created, and capital called into existence! The lec turer then drew a pleasant picture of the flocks and herds that; dotted the hills and the discovery of gold, copper, metals and minerals which became new sources of wealth to the g&neral com muni by, and in these respects the progress of New Zealand had been wonderful; the laws, also, were so framed that every settler under them was entitled to the fullest liberty. They now saw a popula tion arising around them, sprung from healthy sources, to being trained to habits of industry, ideie in New Zealand, said i*ir George, there is no fear of an invasion from some neighbouring Emperor whom the people might have the misfonune to offend, nor of disputed boundariea. to bring upon settlers the menaces of other states. Here men spoke the same language, the language which is rapidly becoming the language of the human race. .No nation ever had such a prospect before it as New Zealand, nor startled in its youthful career with such bright promise of success. Sir George, in concluding his brilliant lecture, made an animated appeal to the young men of this country, urging them, while recollecting the struggles of the early settlers, to determine to aid New Zealand with their utmost strength in becoming a pioneer of greatness to new countries yet undeveloped, and make her so to continue by their constancy, industry, and perseve rance. (Cheers,) At the conclusion of the lecture a vote of thanks was moved to Sir George Grey, seconded by Mr. Speight, and carried by acclamation. A vote of thanks moved by Sir George Grey, and seconded by Mr. Maoffarlnne, was also unanimously accorded to ?fche chairman, B. Tonks, Esq. (Mayor), for his able conduct in the chair.

THE EVENING STAR, §AT"u$BJLl> FEBEDAR^ 19,_t876



WANTED, a respectable Girl from fourteen to sixteen years of age.» Apply to Mrs Off-r, Pitt-street opposite VinCaut-sireet. WAIN TED Tenders for erecting a six feet P.-Uiog Fence.—ipply to George Holriship. WAiNiTED, a respectable married mau desires a as Manager or As si'tant on a furm. —m. fltnry's Registry Office, Short land-street. WANTED a Nursemaid for the North Shore; references required.—Dor address apply at the Devonporc Po3t-ofhce. ANTED to Purchase, Fowl Manure (dry).—B. Gittos and Son. WANTED toTtray from fifty to sixty acres of Firewood Bush with deep water frontage.—M S Leers, Insurance Buildings. ANTED. — PERSONAL. — If this should mest the eye of any Gentleman wanting clothing, he will please call at the Pantheon, and hear cf something to his advantage.—Ford, Potter and Co. ANTED, a Party with a small capital and having aknowledge of business, to join in a Pavynbroking Business, for which the advertiser has suitable premises in the best part of Qiuwn-stre-I.—Apply by letter, jrom principals only, box 33, Q P P., Auckland. ANTED, a Boy about 14 — Apply at Ihorogood's Soda Water Factory, Lome-street. WANTED, an experienced Nurse maid ; must be well accustomed to young childred. KefdreiXes required.—Ap,;ly Mr* H. a. Mk ers. Krlßn crescent.. WANTED, middle-aged childless C upl- fd d«ry farm, Bor to milk, PluUg'h m-tn, and Man and Wire for gentleman's family ntar t.Wii.— Hannaford's Registry, High street WANTED, a Pair of Sawyers; none but good workmen need apply.—Fraser atd Tinne, Phoenix Foundry. WANTM), good "General Servant j roust be good Ltundess. R^forences re quired.—E. Henry's Kegiatry Office, Shor ln"d-street. ANTED, by the week, a6 or B ton Boat.—Apply by letter,' Boat, H« office^ WANTED, as Watchman, at the Owera Mill, Wargapoua, a good old Sailor, —C. A H rris. WANTED, immediately, 20 Lady Chorus Singers.—Prince of Wales Theatre. ANTED, Tenders for the con- Biruction of 50 Coloured Umbnl ss, in the gorgeous Spectacular Opera of " Chllpenc."— Priuce of Wales Theatre W~~ANTED, immediately, 20 Super numarieß. —Prince of Wales Theatre. WANTED to Sell,the NOEHTNAP Suits to measure from 40s; Trousers and Vests from 255; and Trousers from 15s; all well shrunk.-Ford, PotierandCo ANTISD to Let, a Cottage~of 5 rooms, with good well, garden, Ac- James Eeid, Kden Terrace.



WAN I ED, two or three good Car penters.—Apply to John McColl, Builder, Newmarket.



WAJNTKD, a Housemaid ; refer ences required —Apply to Mrs G. W. Bin ney, Upper Queen-street.



WANTED, Painters to know that the Operative Painters' Trade Union will meet on Monday,- 22nd instant at 7.30 p m. sharp, at the Young Men's Christian Association, to enrol Members and other business —T. Taylor, Secretary. WANTED, a Boy to make himself useful.—Apply before 10 a.m. to Mr F. L. Prime, Anglesea-Btreet. \Y* ANTED to Let, comfortable fam ished Rooms in a privatefamily in Pameil. Board optional; no other boarders.—For address, apply LWP, at this office. WANTED, an active Housemaid ; must have good references.—Apply Albert Hotel, Queen-sireet ANTED to Kent,, a small House, or part of a House, in a good locality, within ten minutes walk of Post-office.— Apply Box 2 GP.O. WANTED, by a respectable young Man, with good reference, a situation in a town or country Biore ; has a thorough knowledge of the grocery business.—Further particulars, address SM, at this office. WANTED Known, that from my long experience in the sale and repairs of Sewing Machines, I am enabled with confld-nce to state that the Howe thuttlo Machine is without exception the best one made. It is better in principle, better made, has a larger shuttle, use a smaller needle for the fame siz* thread, makes a betier stitch, is simple and lesH liable to get out of order than any other I have just received the first consignment pi r ».«. Hero. Weekly or monthly payments.—GEO W. HE LOP, Engineer, Agent, The Fitting Shop, Short land-street. WANTED, a smart Lffd, one accus tomed to the Grocery preferred. -Apply to D. Eobertson, Family Grocer, Upper Srn onds-street. ANTED, a thoroughly veil qualified Grocer's Assistant for a country store; one having local references preferred.—Apply immediately t>> llr Bullock, at Owen and Graham's, Queen-street Wharf ANTED, a -Partner to join the advertiser in a lucrative business. The above is a good chance for a smart active working1 man with a capital of about £160.— For Juriher par ticulars apply to Stewart and Appleby, Shortland street, Auckland.^ W "ANTED, Pick and Shovel Men aocuftonied to ihe use of Powder.—Apply Freeman'B Bay Reclamation Works. WANTh-D, a stout Lad as an Apprentice to the Carpenter Trade.—Apply to John HcColl, Builder, .^ewmarftet WANTED, Tenders for the erection of a Cottage —For address, apply at this office. \kf ANTKD to be Known, Mr. Tur * * ncr, Hydro.'athist (fate Ship Surgeon), is not practicing as a fttenical Doctor, but that the theory of his practice is pure, air, diar, exercise, dry heated air, and applioations'of hot and cold water. Consultations free, at the Turkish Bathe. A^TUD Known, that E. Carr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim ber at the Waikawau larda, Custom-house-street and Breakwater Boad.



TJK7 ANTED, an experienced Nuts < TT mnid ; rtfe ences required.—X. Henry's Registry, Shortland-streec. M| ANTED to Buy, a House of 5 '" v or 6 rooms in Pocsonby-No 27, Stau office. WANTED, one or two Men accus tomed to Bricltmakins.- Apply to Sloane Rnd Murray, <.reh Hill. WAtvNTED to LET, the Villa Residence in Wollington-atreer., containing seven rooms, Ute in tho occupation of Mr O Cruick shank. The grounds are ni ely lail out, and planted with fruit and ornamental trees ; thera is also a large paddock. The house commands a fine view of the Flagstaff and Harbour —Apply to Mr Wm. Aitkon, or Mr F L. Prime, Insurance Buildings WANTED Everybody to Know, that in consequence of tho extreme lateness of the season, I am determined to clear the wliolo of my remaining Summer Stock, and have re-marked everything at tempting prices. Ladies should call early and see the immense Stock of Costumes, Ruffles, Muslin Gooda, etc., etc. Some of the Goods ticketed in the window, as it would be useless attempting to advertise the one thousand and one bargains to be obtained.—E. T. Herbert, Draper, &c, &c, opposite Oity Market, Queen-street. I close at 6 o'clock. Make your purchases before that time, and encourage the Early Closing. ANTED KNOWN, Cheap Drapery at D. McPhcrson, Karangahapo Eoad. V ewton. An immense variety Prints, us lins, Hollands, and Dress Goods, &c , Eibbons, Lace. Collars, Ties, Millinery, and Hosiery at t,elling-off Prices. W A N~ TED, * " Intending Purchasers of Biding Saddles and Bridles, &c, to nspect my 50s. Saddle, and Cs. Od. Bridle; by far the best value in Auckland. All other goods propra tionately cheap, Save the importer's prolit, by buying direct from W. S. Jones, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu facturer, Queen-street, WANTED, 10,000 People to attend at the Clearing-out Sale of Boots, which will be given at prie-R to suit the depressed state of the times.—Garrett Bros., Dublin Boot Factory, Wake fMd street, Auckland; and Devon-street, fcNew Ply mouth ANTED Known, where Cheap Iron and Brass Castings can bo had with dispatch, and at ast nislune low prices:-Skip Dumps, 18 f}jj lh ; Rudder B nfln. Dovc-t:iil Plates, Gene ai Brass Work, la ikl -Til lb; Iron Castingß, Sash Weights, 15s ty cwt; Fire bars lCs <13 cwt; Ship Castings of every description, Windlass Gear and Patent Winches (double and single purchase), Plough Metals, Pipep, Grates. Stove Meials. all proportiona tely cheap at J. KhLLY'S Freeman's Bay Foundry. Highest price given for old Iron and times. WANTED, the Genera; Public to know that J. Alwing^r, Tailor (late from France and Germany), has commenced business in his new premises, No. 38, Victoria-street, where ho hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customers Bhall command. Gentlemen's and Boys' Suits mado to order. Repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in all its branches, executed at the shortest notice, "ENGAGEMENT Wanted as Morn- I i ing Governess. Two hours daily tuition, 10s a week.—Address Mrs S, at this oflicn. PIANO. —A Pianiste wishes to give Lessons at One Guinea per Quarter to children or adults. Parties attended, one guinea.—Mrs S, at this office. O LET, Unfurnished Lodgings; very superior accommodation, at very moderate rent; one or two rooms — Apply to Mrs Schmidt, iirst house right hand Franklin K<ad, Auckland. T ADIES and Gentlemen desirous of -JLJ embracing the Operatic Profession, and com .mencingin tho Chorus, will have tho advantage of Lydia Howarde's tuition. Costumt-s provided. BINGE of Wales Theatre.—Wanted 20 Gentleman Chorus Siugers. HHHE 1^ EWTON ~KJRK.—Divine 8 Service at the usual hours on Sunday — Sub ject s :—Morning : ■ The Disadv«n»agps ot Gi dliuess" —1 Cor xv., 19. Evouing: "Th - Onity of the Human Hac- versus ihe Pre-adaiiiite Man." ITT-STRE ET W ESLEYAN O'#n KOH.—Sunday Services -Feb. 20.-The Rev A. Reid will prtach in the mo nig, xtll,and the Key W. J. Williams in the evening at 0.30. F SITED M etbodist~Free Church, junction of Pitt and Vincnnt-streets. Sunday, February 20 —Rev. Thomas HodgHon will preach to morrow morning at 11; livening »t 0.30. f\ B RISTIAir~MEETiNaSOUSB"j V^ Cook-street.—Lord's Day. Worship, 11 a.m. Preaching, 6.30 p.m. Tuesday : Bible Class, open to the public, 0.30 p.m. TTNSECTARIAN Sunday Services, U Lome-street Hall, conducted by Samuel Edger, 8.A., February 20.—Morning: "On Being and Doing Good." Evening: "The Hon. S>. D. Hasiings will give an address on Good Templary, answering some common objections All friends of Temperance are respectfull> and earnestly inviied. PRIMITIVE Methodist Chapel, XT Edwardes-street— Morning, at 11 o'clock, T. H. Smith ; Evening, at 6.30, liav. W. Tinsley. PRIMITIVE Methodist Chapel, Sheridau-street.-Morning, at 11 o'clock, Key W; Tinßley ; Evening, at half-past 6, T. Bootb. pIT V AUDI TO~R SHI P TO THE EATEPAYEKS OF THE CITST OF AUCKLAND. Gentlemen.—l beg to announce that lam a Can didate for Election as one of the City Auditors. Should you do me the honour to a*ain give me your confidence I will do roy duty in thes»me independent way as hitherto, without fear or favour. J. WAYMuTJTH. 33, Kxcbaoge Buildings, Ftb. 18, 1874. pITY ATJDITORSHIP. TO THE BATEPAYKRS OF THE CITY OF AUCEXAKD. Gentlehfn,—l beg to announce that I am again a Candidate for the office of Auditor to the City, and i hat if you .hould aß»in honour me with your suf fi ages 1 shall in ihe future, »s in the past, consider mjaelf as repress ting Ihe Patepiyers generally, and do my duty faithfully, and without fejr or favour.. UM)kGE FciAbKR.. "^LECTION OF AUDITORS. City Council Offices, Auckland, February 19, 1876. It is hereby notified that Mr. John Waymouth, Mb. Gkorge Frasee, Mr. Thomas Leigh VYhite, Mr. Richard Garlick, Mr. Peter McTavish, Mr. Moritz Samuel Leers, have been duly nominated as Candidates for the Office of Auditors of the City of Auckland; and that a Poll will be taken for the Election of two Candidates on WEDNESDAY, the Ist of Maroh next, at the Mechanics' Institute, High-strcec, within the said City, between the hours of eight iv the forenoon and four in the afternoon. B. TOWKS, Mayor and Returning Officer. mo BUILDERS. Tenders are invited until 4 o'olc ok of Thursday, 24th instant, for additions 10 Shool-room, Hepburn street. Plans, &c, to be seen, and tenders left, at the Schoolroom, W. GOREIE, Chairman of School Committee. OUBLIO NOTICE. governmentTife insdeance. Mr. F. G. BAKER Travelling Agent for both the Oidinary bnd Industrial Branches of the New Zea land Government Life Insurance I'epa'tnien< respectfully intimates to meoibos of register d Fiiendly societies. Good Tempers, and th a public g. ue'aily that he will Jeave Auctltmd on or a'out the 25th iuscant, and that, for the pu>po»e of meeting ti.e convenience of all persons -ho are deslr>. us lo obtain any infi rmntion in t^in'tn c to Life Insura cf. he will be in at'etdi' cc on Mondaj, Tutsday, Wed nesday, and Thu^day next, hetweec the hours of 12 and 2 o'clock, at the orlire of Mr Samuel Worms, above Mr W. Giaham'a s ore corner of Queeu an-.' Shortland-streets. or at any other time or place to be appointed by any person wis-hiusr to coacult him. TTOBSON COMPANY, A.KY. The Company and Band-will Parade for Monthly Inspection, at the Drill-shed,' on TUESDAY Evening next, at 7.30 p.m. Uodcesß, arms, and accoutrements. JAMES MULHOLLAKD, Secretary.



5-pRTNCB OF WALES THEATRE. TO-NIGHT (SATURDAY), •4 — Joint Benefit of t> fl g •• burton ;; h S % tZ and H •% *~ " SWEB NE Y. T h V Ff\ y „ -y, p3 x' "■" '' * td M ' * " pEINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee .. .. Mr. E. J. De Lias, Directress .. .. Miss Lydia Howarde, SSa JL 4-4 Jr J&i Jot Jk V i, jMHILPERIO! <nHILPERIC! \J MISS LYDIA HOWARDE And Company ON FRIDAY NEXT. TMPO.bIANT ANNOUNCEMENT. CITY H4LL. MONDAY, 21st FEBRUARY, GRAND OPENING NIGHT OF THE CELEBRATED LyNCH FAMILY OF BELLRINGERS, INSTRUMENTALISTS, and VOCALISTS. MR. CHARLES KEELEY, The Great English Comique and Ethiopian Comedian. MR. ALFRED STATHAM, Pianist. MR. CHARLES BRIGHT, Business Manager. N.B.—See Monday's issue. SATURDAY NIGHTS' BNTKRTdINMKNIU. Y. M. C. A. ROOMS, THIS EVENING, At Eight O'clock. The Programme, consisting of Trios, Duets, Dia logues, Recitations, &c nomiHsiun—oNiii PJSNNY. Friends' generosity unrestricted. CHARLES B. AN DREW, jjun Sec. "j^EWMARKET PUBLIC HALL. TRUSTEE: His Honor the SurMiiMJuNDENTOi' the PitovmoE. THE CONCERT To celebrate tho Openiag of the above Hall, will take place on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 29th, 1876, Conducted by Mr Joseph Browne. Tickets may be obUined from any of the Commit tee, or from the Booksellers in Quean-streot. J. H. WJTHiSFORD. Secretary. AN ADDRESS on TEMPERANCE Will be delivered by the HON. S. D. HASTINGS, P.R.W.G.T., At the Lome-street Hall, on SUNDAY EVKNHS' G NEXT, 201h instant, at 630 LIFK AND TIMES OF WTLLIAM the silent, prince of orange. On TUESDAY EVENING, 22nd insfnnt, at the Vonng Men's Cbriadan Association, Mr V, v. EWINGToN will give a I ec'U'eon tvs thrilling and in po tant subjeui, in aid of the Mount Eden Sunday School. He will describe Pluts, Conspiraci -a. Battles, Sieges, Riots, Massa cres, Martyrdoms, Sea-lights and the Miracles of Cruelty inflicted on Dutch Protestants by Phillip 11. of Spain. " To extenuate would be baee, to exaggerate im possible. It is good that the world should not forget iiow much wrong has been endured by a single harm lenß nation at tbe hands of despotism, and in the sacred nan.c of God."— Motley. Time, 7.30. Admission, 6d. T. Leigh White, Esq., iv the chair. A large Map, specially prepared, will illustrate the Lecture, and show the track of the Patriot Army. An efficient Choir will sing. "Freedom's Day," and " Our Fathers were High-minded Men." pATHOLIC INSTITUTE. MONDAY, FEBRUAY 21, 1876. D3?~ LOOK OUT FOR DUNNING AND MERTON'S VARIETY COMPANY. BIG SHOW. Admission—3s, 23, and Is. Danca af terPerfoimance. J O. O. F. ; M. U., A. D. ■A^jk A SOIREE and BALL, to g. j/jU jq 1 celebrate the Anniversary of the f*Aft.*Pv«ra I " IjOyal Fountain of Friendship L°dge, No. 3920," will take place in ?2MSrWliStbe Lome-street Hall on MON- M^^r^Mk DkY> February 28 - on the Table at 7 P-m- Jr*-°»*' Dancing to commence at 9.30 p.m. Tickets may be had from the following Com mittee :— P.G. Mahon N.G. Heighway P.G Millar G.M. Godwin P.O. Mills Bro. Meldrum P.G. Rogers Bro. Peace Bro. Forder. QPENING (^ERVICES OF THE NEW CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, BERESFORD-STREET. Sunday, February 20th :— Morning Service—Conducted by Rkv. Wablow Davies, M.A. Evening Service—Conducted by Rev. Alexander Reid. Sunday, February 27th :— Morning Service—Oonduoted by Rev. Db. Wallis. Evening Service—Conducted by Rev. R. Laishiii.y. Thursday Evening, March 2nd :— CONVERSAZIONE. Sunday, March sth:- Morning Service—Conducted by Rev. R. F. Mao nioool. At the close the Lord's Supper will be administered. Evening- " A Service of Praise," with address by Rev. W. Tinsley. SUNDAY SERVICES to commence at 11 a.m., and 6.30 p.m. The Offerings in aid of the Building Fund of the New Church. AT THE CHORAL HALL, ON TUESDAY, the 22nd instant, XI NG ARTHUR; OR, - THE KNIGHT 3 AND DAYS OF THE ROUND TABLE: A CHMSTHIB EXTBAVA3ANZA. Words by Shakespeare; Music by Garibaldi; with Ne>v Scenery by Michael Angelo. Proceeds to complete the interior of the Hall. Price, 2s; reserved seats, 3s; to be had, with words of Music, at Messrs. Upton and Go's. HIBERNIAN AUSTRALASIAN CATHOLIC BKKEFIT SOCIETY. Auckland Bbanch^ No: 81. The Annual Ball of the above branch will tafce pkceintha Choral Hall, on FjKIDaY, 17th March (8t Patrick's Day). Dancing to commence at 9 p in. - Ladies by invitation circular only. ■ Tickets, 10s 6d, to be had of Messrs C&Uawj, Flynn, Dempiey, and the members of tbe commUtei. M. CONNOLLY, . * Beor«t»ry.



SS7%v™-,^r'TABLE young Woman A KxLorJC'- a^cd with priTate Boaia and XJL can bo ndcommou^ -is, in a central part of Besidence on reasonable ter— «s, by applying to the town, easy distance td JrHiSin)*- AB y STAR oilicio. ... ~ pARRUfiRTTGEONS' fbr^ale.^" \J Apply at the Star Office. NOE H SHOkE—To Let, a fur nished Villa Residence* and a fonr-rooaed Cottage; also Furrishoa Apartments.—Apply R. E. ruder. Ho"se Agent j. O LET, on" Lease, those command ing premises in Sliortland and Fort-streets, known as Hobson's Buildings, at present in the occupation of Messrs. He Arthur, Shera and Co. Possession can be given on the Ist July next. W. J. CAWKWELL, Vulcan Lane. O~LET, the Shop occupied by Mr. T. Barnett, P^ rk Butche pposite the Thistle Hotel.—Apply to T. Barnett, rk Butcher, next City Hall. rp I) N 5 E R S. Tenders are invited for the Purchase of the P.s. ENTERPRISE No. 1, as she now lies at the a orth Shore Tenders to he lodged with the undersigned on or before MONDAY, tho 2Lot instant. The highest or aiy tender not necpssarily accepted. H. W. HEATH, Bank Buildings. Auckland, February 9,1870. rp o BUILDERS. Tenders required for the Erection of a small Villa close to AH faints' Church Plans, &c, to be seen up to Friday next, at 12 o'clock. W. P. HAMMOND, Architect, ShortJand-street. yVEVONPORT HIG-MWAY~DISTRICT. Tenders are required for Excavating and Carting about 1500 cubic yards of Earth and atones, accord in? to specifications, which may be seen at the Post office, Devonport, where Tenders may be lelt to Saturday, 19th Instant, *t 4 p m. OLIVER MAYS. Chairman. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC— LOCKED OUT.—The Journeymen Tailors and the public are hereby informed that Mr Kattray's Tailois have been Locked Out, because they would not accept less than Tenpsnce per hour.—By order of the lailcis' Society. " Tj> "O~R~"WANGAN"OI. |^^MSfe, p JD DIRECT. St. Kilda, J. Flowkrdat, Commander, from Onehunga, on MONDAY next, 21&t February, at 10 a.m , weather, &c, permitting. For freight or passage apply to COMBM & DALDY, A gents, Auckland ; Or, A. BABrvES, Onehunga^ ~*i t/ rpAM O' SHAN TEE ■*&•£*s» »ox J- will leave the Government "WSibdflS-^- Wharf' Onehunga, for Waiuku, as Monday, 21st February, 2.U0 p m, leturning on Tuesday Wednesday, 23rd February, 4 pm, returning on Thursday Saturday, 2Cth February, 7am sharp, return ing the same day. Orders to collect goods left at the Btores of Messrs. Handerson and Macfarlane, Agents Union 8.8. Co ; or Mr. W. J. Hurst and Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. ~7^T T^OE GISBORNE AND laSjjjK^f^v JT NAPIER. SOUTHERN CROSS, Carrying passengcrt) only for Gisborne, on MONDAY neKt 'at4pm W. LODDER rr- OHIP CITY OF AIICK /sfu2.|k O LiM), FOR LONDON. mi^SW' NOTIOK Tv INTENDING 2S&BWS&2O " PASSENGEUB. Talances of Passage Money must be pild at oir office not later th,n n ou of THUKSDA V, the V4th instant, aller which date no pass»ges can be booked. CRUICK&HaNK & CO., Agents, 16, Queen-street. Auckland, Feb. 19, 1876. X~D ELAIDE FLOUR, DUNN & CO.'S SUPERFINE. ROBERTON & CO, Durham-street. AUCKLAND AND PUNUI RAILWAY. Tenders will be received at this office until noon of MONDAY, the 6h of March, for the Erection of a Ballast Hopper. fcHoue Breaker and Engine, and the Laying of a Self-acting Incites Track, at the Ballast Station, Taupiri. Plans, specifications, and general conditions can be seen at tbia office. The lowest or ar,y tender not necessarily received. JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. Public Workß Office, Auckland Feb. 17,1876. Public Work's Office, Colotial Architect's Office, Wellington. Febmary 10,1876. HPENDERS are invited for the Eree -»- tion of a Courthouse at Waipu, in the Province of Auckland. General conditions, tpecifleuions and drawings msy be seen at the offices of the Colonial Architect, Wellington, and at the Public Works Offices, Auckland. Tenders addiesßed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Woiks, and imrked outside "Tenders for Court-house. Waipu," will be received at the office of the undersigned up to noon of the Ist day of March, 1876. Telegraphic Tenders will be received, provided the origiual tender and deprsit aie lodged with the newrest District Engineer, at the time above specified. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, (feigned) W. H. C AYTov, Colonial Architect. TFOEMATION AND DRAINAGE JL? OF FORT-SXREET. Town Clerk's Office, February 19, 1876. Tenders will be reoeived by the City Council until noon of MONDAY, tho 28th instant, for the Forma tion and Drainage of fort-street, in accordance with specifications and terms to bn viewed at the office of the City Surveyor, Canada Buildiogs, Queen street. The Council do Lot bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILTPS, Town Clerk. A (ICELAND. HARBOUR BOARD. A. — Tenders fob. Graving Dock. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 31st January. 1876. Tenders will be received at this office until TUES DAY, the 18th day of April next at noon, for the Construction of a Graving Dock 300 feet long, 13 foot deptuof wat«r on cill, lv terms of plans, specifica tions, and conditions to be seen at the office of W. Errington, Esq. Engineer, Canada Buildings, Queen street, Auckland. Tenders to be addressed to the Chairman, and endorsed " Tender for Graving Dock." The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. WILIIaM C. DALDY, Chairman. T~\RaPER"X AND MILLINERY STOCK. TENDERS will be received for the &TOCK-CV TRaDE of MutSBS COOK and CLaYToN, Wynd ham-street, by the undersigned, till noon on WEDFESDAY, 23>d instant. The Stock is now on View. Value as per Stock sheet, £8711951 d. , ./ -~ ■]~;.";' ■;..'. Terms Cash, or approved bills at moderate dates.'! - If no eligible tender la received the Stock will be Bold by Auction. 1 AROH. CLARK & SONS.



| OST or *TO"LEN, a Sm thfield 1^ Cattle Dop, Black, with hort Tail. The first prize taker of the last show in M <rkot-hou.se A re wiird wilt he pa.iv t> anyone remrniug him to Star office. Anyone retaining him after thin date will be proseciUt d with the utmost severity of the hiw. The dog is weil known The police are informed ! in the Post Uffice on the §i '"Vh instant, a Purse.-Owner ilease apply to -*- *i - -nD Counter. Cl*rk at Stau. - «-r . — 77 ttt ~, t A i ——-tj^t 1 ILK.-Wanted a Quart S J.UA -*- ° a*~ -Apply to Dr Ellis Parnell \J supplied dailr,- ,' . rTJ —;. T lf f — *~: —' i six-roomed House O LfcT.—A goov . and H _ situated a* the corner o\ ■ streets.—Apply on the premises. _ 1 Tyr AND C. MILNE, On Acootrtra op being about to Taee Stock, will Sell at Gbeatlt: Rkduckd Pricks, the WHOLE OF THEIR IMMENSE STOCK OF SUMMER FANCY DRESSES, PRINTS, MUSLINS, ' GRENADINES, MANTLES, FICHUS, Ladies', Boys', and Men's STRAW HATS, FANCY DRAPERY generally, And 3UMMER MILLINERY. M". & C. M I L N B, CHEAPSIDE HOUSE, 222 b 224, Queen-street. pEEAT CLEAEING SALE. HAVING PURCHASED THE LEASE OP THE PREMISES Lately in the occupation of Mr Joseph Moses, end also the BULK OF THE STOCK IN HIS ESTATE, AND LARGE LINKS FROM THE BBTATK OP M. Db Jonsh, TOGETHER WITH A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT FROK A SOUTHERN ESTATE now being wound up, I INTEND HOLDING A CHEAP AND CLEARANCE SALE! During which time the GOODS will be Offered Considerably Below the Usual Auckland Prices !!! THE SALE WILL COMMENCE ON THE PREMISES AT THE CORNER OF QUEEN & SHORTLAND-STREETS, ON SATUEDAY NEXT, 12th instant. ■ , • v- SAMUEL COOMBES, PROPEIETOE. FIKST-CLASS CHANCE FOR A. BUSINESS MaN. To Let or Lease, the Good Templars' Family Hotel and Boarding-house, overlooki g the Or- vpinment Wharf, Onehunga. The House oonUlns 16 Rooms, besides Bathriom, Closets, Cupboards and Store room for passenßers' luggage. .* gooit Shop in con nection which would more han p»y the rent. Fur niture can be had at valuation if required A never falling welt of water on the premises. The present proprietor (Mrß Williamson) giving up owing to fail ing health.— Further particulars can be obtained from Fleming and Stevenson, Oaehunga. rnHE ~LODGBR IS~"PRANOHIp'. Forms for Registering applications may be obtained at the Star Office. FOR Immediate Sale, at a very low price, a flv< -roomed Freehold Houpp. with 84 feet frontage to Dublin-street, and 107 feet frontage to London-street, Newton. Apply to U ;.. JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street ILL IA M HALE, WHOLESALE TINSMITH, 4ft, ! tS, iIORTIiAHS-finUUT, AuoWwid,



rp I M B E X, The Uni n Sash and Door Company, Mechanics" Bay, are elling their largo and varied Stock of Timber, Sashes, Doers, and Mouldings, at very low rates. ' Sawaast given away In large quantities. Bring your own bags. pHEAP FOWL-FEED. — Wheat VV from 3s to 4s 6d per Bushel. Maize, 3s pet Bmhel, tnd 103 per fcack.—At Coupland and Co's, "teen-street. \j^ SALE, Cheap, about three acres of lanu w'l^ a tw°-roomf>d Cot'age thereon,— Apply to William ,Br°wniiill, Boatmaker, 88, Queen street. _ WEDNESDAY, FEB£UARY '23. CITY MART. TO DRAPERS, STOREKEEPERS, AND THE TRADE. AUCTION SALE OF NEW AND1 SEASONABLE DRAPERY. , HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the Citj Mart, on Wednesday : next, at 11 o'clock, New and Seasonable Drapery, Manchester Goods, Blankets, Clothing, &c, for absolute sale. Terms—Liberal. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c, WYNYARD- STREET. M. JONES AND CO. HAVE been favoured by instruc tions from I. R. Davis, Esq., C.8., to sell by auction, at his residence, Wynyard-street, opposite the residence of Joseph Howard. Esq., on Wednes day next, 23rd instant, at 11 o'clock, The whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, which has only been a few months in use, consisting of Drawing-room Suite, walnut and green damask; Walnut Pianoforte, Centre Table, Japanese Vffies, Curtains, Poles apd Kings, Carpets, Ornaments, &c.; Bedroom Suites, Iron Bedstead, Palliasses, Mattrasses and Beddings, Chests of Drawers, Toilet Stands and Glasses. Washstands ancl Ware, Carpets, Chairs, &c, Dining Table, Chairs, Chefflonler, &c ( , Dinner and Tea Services, Glassware, &c, Kitchen and Cook ing Utensils, &c, &c , &c. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24. VALUABLE RESIDENCE AND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, WELLESLEY-STREET. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. M. JONES & CO. TTAVE been favoured with instruc * " tionsfromMr. Geo. Quick to sell by auction, on the premises, on Thursday neit, 24th instant, at 11 o'clock, HIS NEW >ND HANDSOME RESIDENCE, on Freehold Allotment fronting Wullenley-street (west side of Hobson-street). The House contains 7 Large Rooms, besides Kitchen, Servaut's Bed-room, Bath-room, Pantry &c, and is finished throughout in a Vf ry superior style, with every accommodation. Register Grates, Leamington Range, Copper Boiler, and 'Waler and Gas laid on. The Allotment is tastefully laid out with Front Garden, large back Garden and Yard, and necessary Out buildings. The HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE is very hand some, and in good condition, consisting of Drawing-room Suite in walnut and maroon rep, Kosewood Pianoforte, Centre Table, Pier Glass, Cheffionier plate glass front, Brussels Carpets, Ornaments, &c., Bedroom Suite . (marble and mahogany), Wardrobe, Toilet Services, Tubular Iron and BraßS Bedstead, with Patent Spring Mattrasses; Chairs, Carpets, and Dining Table, Side Board, Chairs, and Couch, Essy Chairs. Rocking Cbairs, Paintings. &c, Cut Glassware, Tea, Bieakfast, and Dinner Services, Cutlery, Platedware, &c. Catalogues to be had from Auctioneers, House and Furniture on view on and after Tuesday next, Terms at Sale. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21. SYMONDS - STREET, BY WINDMILL SUPERIOR FAMILY RESIDENCE. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instruc tions from Mr C. F, Partington, to sell by auction, at his Mart. Queen-street, on Monday next, 21st instant, at 12 o'clock noon, FTis Family Residence, together with the large Fre°hold Allotmpnt on which it is erected, having a frontage to Symonds-street of fifty.five feet, by a dppth of one hundred and twenty fret, which has a frontage to a private road. The House is roomy and convenient. The position of this Property healthy and commanding, and so convenient to Ihe business part of the City, makes it a most desirable place for business men. Monday, noon, to be so;ld by auction. A CONVENIENT RESIDENCE, Tl pleasantly Bituated in City Road, near to Symonds-street, containing 6 Rooms and a Kitchen in which is a good Leamington Ransre. Pantry,.Wash house, Coal and Wood-house detached. There is a never-failing supply of good water. The ground is well drained, nicely laid out and planted with shrubs and fruit trees. The position of tbia superior Property is one of the best in the city, so near to the business part, yet bo retired and quiet, commanding an extensive and un tinerrupted view, which makes it a most desirable place of residence. A first-class investment, A rare opportunity for procuring a Honee in the City fo well situated. Terms easy. R. A R~T HU R, Auctioneer. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28. FREEHOLD CITY PROPERTIES, CORNER OF GREY AND PITT-STREETS. ALLOTMENTS, SOUTH NEWTON. subscribers have received in -1 Btructions to sell, by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 28th instant, at 12 o'clock, ™ That Valuable Block of FREEROLD CITY PRO PERTY, situated at the coruer of Grey and Mtt- Btreets (opposite Mr Stretton's), subdivided into bix allotment?, viz.:— > , ;. Lot 1—64 feet 6 inches frontage to Grey-street; has a four-roomed Cottage thereon, now let at 8s per week Lot 2—35 feet 6 inches frontage to Grey-street; has erected ,on it a very comfortable six roomed Cottage, let at iss par week Lots 8, 4, and 6, have each 38 feet frontage to Grey-street, and command excellent views of the harbour . Lot 6, fronts Pitt-street, and has a four-roomed Cotiage and workshops erected thereon, now rented at 10s per week, SOUTH NEWTON (adjoining the residence tit Mr ' Erringtou, C.E.)— Lots 2, 3. 4, and 5, 40 feet each to Great North Road ■ ; Lot 12 and 13. 33 feet each to Stanley-street Lots 104 to 111, fronting Ktppel and Niger-streets Lots 116 to 124, fronting Codrington and Niger streets. . ■ , . | . J3& SPRINGBANK, Ponsonby— Lots 140 40 feet frontatre ift . to Richmond Road. ■■;! SAMUEL COOEKANB * SON, Auotioceeni.