P Three months' imprisonment with hard labour. Mary Maizon was charged with the same offece ; also, with having no visible lawful means of livelihood. She pleaded guilty, and was ordered to prison for 14 days with hard labour. A CRUEL FATHER. William Roberts appeared]!' on warrant, charged with failing to contribute towards the support of his child in the Industrial School. Mr Broham stated that he was indebted in the amount of £1 16s. Prisoner admitted his liability, and said that he would pay the amount if possible. Mr Broham asked that the case might be remanded until to-morrow, in order to give defendant time to obtain the money. Remanded accordingly. This was all the business.

BERESFORD STREET CHURCH.

A conversazione and public meeting in connection with the opening of the Beresford street Congregational Church took place last evening. The scliool-roorn was choaen for the scene of the conversazione and was beautifully decorated for the purpose with flags and evergreens. Refreshments of a grateful and substantial character were supplied in abundance. This pleasant portion of the entertainment terminated at half-past seven o'clock, when the company assembled in the Church. Nearly four hundred were present when the public meeting waa opened. On the platform were to be seen His Honor the Superinten dent' Sir George Grey, X.0.8., Revs. Warlow Davies, D. Bruce, P. H. Cornford, W. Hodgson, and Capt. Daldy; the clergy as will be noticed, representing the Congrega tional, Presbyterian, Baptist.and Free Metho dist _ denominations. The Eev. Warlow Davies having said a few words indica tive of the kindly feeling shewn by Sir George Grey in consenting to address them that evening. A hymn was sung by the choir and Sir George stepped to the front and began his address. His Honor after alluding to the pleasure which he himself, and he thought everyone else present felt, at being able to assist in so great a -work as the open ing of a new church, said there was nothing more elevating to the feelings than to see the continuous efforts of the Pioneers of New Zealand to hand down to posterity worthy places of worship. Sir George Grey ■went on to refer to the interest he took per sonally in congregational Christian enterprise. He had many dear friends incladed in that body. Forty years ago he had been asso ciated in Mauritius with some of the most devoted missionaries he had ever met. Two of them, Mr Johns and Mr Jones, he saw sink in the execution of their duty. They were followed by Mr Ellia, a gentleman they all knew— (cheers) —and who was great as a naturalist, great as a preacher, as a teacher, and greatest as Christian missionary. These men had between them Christianised nearly the whole of Madagascar in spite of horrible sufferings and daily dangers, In the belief that the struggles of these men would ulti mately prove one of the most instructive lessons in the history of the establishment of Christianity, he had collected their writings and books, and hoped some day a writer from among those present would arise who would be able to produce from them a history of the actions of the early Christian Missionaries in Madagascar. The speaker next allnded to his intimacy with Dr Livingstone,Dr Mo£fatt,and Mr Williams, the martyr of Erromanga, and drew an impressive picture of the ordination of the two latter gentlemen and their careers of usefulness. He trusted that there were young men among them that evening who would do aa much good as Moffatfc, Williams, Ellis, or Livingstone. There was every opportunity for the work and he asked them to join him in doing their utmost to bring out the native talents and virtues of New Zealand arid to endeavour to produce such men as those he had held up for their example (Cheers). Hymn—"Sing unto the Lord " — Choir. Rev. Warlow Davies, minister of the chapel next addressed the meeting, and referred to the interest felt in tracing the origin and progress of me chanical contrivances and literature. After some farther introductory remarks he re lated the history of the Congregational Church of Auckland from the time when they worshipped in the Mechanics' Institute to the erection of the present magnificent church in Beresford-street. Mr Davies referred also, to the various difficulties with which they had to contend, and how these in turn had been surmounted. Mr Davies' speech was a miniature history of Congregationalism in this city. The present chapel was completed in 1876, its erection having cosb £3,39G, which amount had been paid, with the exception of £450, the greater part of which he had received. Addresses were Bubsequenely given by Rev. David Bruce, Rev P. H. Cornford, and Hon. Mr Hastings. Anthems and hymns were rendered at intervals in a very effective style. A vote of thanks, on the motion of Mr Rees, seconded by Mr Firth, was ac corded to Sir George Grey for presiding over the meeting, and after the hymn, "God Bless our Native Land," the meeting closed with the benediction pronounced by the minister of the church.

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.—MISS LYDIA

HOWARDE'S BENEFIT TO-NIGHT.

The capital burlesque f' was repeated j p -- ,<~».^ K- r t.iip «"i.^<»iiy now playing at the Prince 01 ..-.on Theatre. There was a good house, and tho piece as ÜBually on a second representation went better than on the first night. Miss Lydia Howarde was indefatigable in her efforts asthegaj Earl of Leicester. A feature about this lady's playing is that she seems to know all the other parts as well as her own, and is always able to put in a word for a forgetful fellow-artiste. On some occasions this is wanted too often we regret to say; but last night was not one of them. Mdlle Navaro again made a sensible impression with her sprightly acting and busy features. Mr Henry Power as Queen Elizibeth, Miss Jennie Nye as Amy Robsart, and Mr Searle as Varney again contributed largely to the success of the performance. The farce "A Kiss in the Dark,'* was repeated and afforded much amusement. To-night, as our readers are aware Miss Lydia Howarde takes a benefit. Our opinion is shared by all who have seen her. that this lady is sparing of no pains to renderherperformances as complete as passible. We have rarely seen an actress better up In tha " business" of her profession, wtii'e her attractions of voice, figure, and carriage are undenisblo. To-night the programme will consist of "Kenilworth" and the incantation scenes from Macbeth, with Locke's splendid music This will contrast well .with the lighter strains of the extrava ganza, and the whole should constitute a very satisfy ing bill of fare, to which we cordially recommend our readers. CITY HALL. The New Combination Company now performing at the City: Hall, was Iwell patronised last evening. The performances, although of the same character, were diversified with new representation of nationali ties, and these Mr Willard represented with consum mate skill and satisfaction. His minstrelsy and gestures were remarkable and life-like. Miss Lane and Mr Oaiy sang several beautiful sentimental songj and won the entire sympathy of the audience. The trapeze performances of Azelia and Verona were thrilling in the extteme, and rather dubious to several nervous people, who declared they could not look up at the lady walking the ceiling with her head down wards. The exhibition of the marionettes were highly amusing; their imitations and dances were very mar vellous, 'wliioh caused many urchins to stand on tip toe, gaze and wonder. Mr Webb's is a clever invention. To-night's performances will be for the benefit of Mr Klrby, the deserving agent of Mr John Smith. COOK-STREET. A very entertaining meeting of Good Templars was held last evening in the Cook-street Christian Meet ing-house. Mr Gaorge Warburton, of Lymn, occu pied the chair, and delivered the opening speech in respect of the advantages conferred by Templary upon the general community. A very select programme was then presented to the audience, consisting of a number of songa, duets, solos, and recitations, by members and non-members of the order. A very pleasant evening wia passed and the party broke up at a reasonable time.

s&Said a distinguished politician to his sou : 'Look at me ! I began as an Alderman— and here lam at the top of the tree. And what is my reward ? Why, when I die, my son will be the greatest rascal in the city.' To this the young hopeful replied : ' Yes, dad,- when you die—but not till then.'

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(Drom our own Correspondent.) This day.

Gold Returns.

The gold yield from February 12 to March 10, i per Advertiser summary, is 4552 ozs lOdwts 21gr3, from 3772 tons. A good find has taken place in the Countess claim, Tararn, next the Little Agnes, which has just struck the Little Agnes reef. The Golden Calf is withdrawn from sale, wages and ccsts haviog been paid. It is sup posed to be the intention to re-form the com pany or amalgamate. Men for Wellington. A hundred men signed a paper to-day agreeing to go to Wellington if a steamer came for them. This was in response to a telegram from Mr Oakes asking that in the event of a steamer being sent how many were prepared to go. It is expected as many more will go when means of conveyance are pro vided. It is understood the Luna is to come.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Nothing showing up in the mines. Several more claims are being marked out.

MAKETU.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

The Urewera have gone to Opotiki to interview H. W. Brabant, Esq. The attack on the Stab in the Tfluranga paper of the Bth has been food for great fun here. Palm oil is at a premium in the native office just now. The report in the Star of native matters here is perfectly true.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Thursday. Presentation to Miss Colville.

The theatrical season closed last night. A.t the conclusion of the performance Sir Cracroft Wilson, on behalf of the sub scribers, presented Miss Colville with a silver tea and coffee service, worth about 100 guineas.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

Castaways- The Argus goes in for an annual inspection of all the known uninhabited islands on which it is at all likely ships might be cast away, arguing that if such were the case many valuable lives might be saved, and fewer ships missing. It hopes the Govern ment will represent to the Admiralty the necessity for such a system. Inter-colonial Reciprocity.

The Post advocates the reduction of duty on colonial wines from Australia, of course reducing New Zealand ales. The Lynch Family of Bellrin£»er3 aro now in New Plymouth. Captain Worsp has taken his new com mand.

San Francisco Mail.

ANCHOVIES AED TOAST,

[From our London Correspondent.]

London, January 29,

FREE LOVE PARSONS,

There is a great row in the religious world in consequence of the misdoings of a certain Pearsal Smith, an American revivalist, who has been showing the cloven foot at Brighton and elsewhere. Mr Smith is one of a party lately on the increase, who believe that a believer in the Great Master of mankind can never sin, at least that he can never ulti mately "fall away from grace," and, no matter what he does, it will not be accounted to him for sin. This is the great Woodhull doctrine, and the Beechor system has a strong taint of it. The Tiltons and the Beechers and all that crowd believe, or at any rate act up to this style of teaching. In other words it is a disguise for "Free Love!" What do you think of a strong body of Bri tish parsons supporting, a preacher of free love ? Oh/ Lord ! What next ? Of course they knew not what they did. We can quite believe that. There is no doubt about it. But then that only shows how important it is not to be led by the immaculate whiteness of aclerical necktie. " Silly women," we know are apt to run after "shepherds," but we scarcely expect ordained ministers to make such fools of themselves. It seems this rascally Philadel phian was caught in the act of preaching immorality to a young lady's boarding school at Brighton—a regular case of Mrs Tickletoby over again. And the worst of it is that his backers tried to make excuses for him and get him out of the scrape. I suppose they did not like to own themselves in the wrong, and so got deeper in the mire. There ia a pretty hornet's nest about their ears now. "The higher spiritual life" these fellows call their plan for the improve ment of the young girls of the period, and it is feared that a good deal of harm has been done. Mr Spurgeon, Dr Bonar, the llev. G. T. Fox "(brother of your erstwhile Premier), and Canon Bell have all been writing on the subject. It will make people a little more careful of Yankee saints for the future. RELIGIOUS EFFORTS IN THE TEM PERANCE CAUSE. The Church of England is waking up tre mendously on the temperance question and the days of fat rectors and episcopal port are fast drawing to a close. Archbishops, Bishops, Deans, Archdeacons, and clergy are joining one after another in the cry for legislative interference with the drink traffic. "You cannot make men sober by Act of Parliament," they say, "bo ; we allow that, but you must not make them drunk by Act of Parliament and that ia what you are doing now." Sir Harcourt John stone ia most sanguine about his bill, which provides for the reduction of licensed houses by the non-issuing of any more licenses until the number of houses is reduced to one for each 500 of the population. Theoretically this is an excellent plan, but the difficulties surrounding its working are too manifest to need pointing out. I think the Permissive Bill will, doubtless, be adopted sooner or later, and if it be provided that it shall only deal with lapsed or proposed new licenses, so as not to interfere with vested properties, I don't see that it will offend anybody except a few (I should say a great many) low class publicaus. The best men in the trade are in favour of legislation of some kind. GEORGE.AUGUSTUS SALA. I regret to state that Mr George Augustus Sala is very ill. It is even doubtful if he will recover. Yesterday morning he was so weak that his friends had to be denied to him. The disease is an old one which has returned upon him. When last it attacked him two years ago he was in a very dangerous condition, and he was warned that a renewed attack would be likely to prove fatal. Every body will hope that a man who can be so charming a raconteur if he pleases, may still be spared to delight us with his kindly gos sip.—Greenstone. • THE WHITECHAPEL MURDER.— ARISTOCRATIC LOVE OF THE HORRIBLE. " Wainwright on the brain " has been the complaint from which too many people have been suffering of late, and the latest phrase of rufnianism is, " I'll Wainwright you." I did not go to the execution, although an order was at my disposal, because I hate such spectacles, and my curiosityjjwas some years ago, stifled by the sight of the

public hanging, at the CitySfor York, of a certain Dove, who had poisoned his wife at Leeds. In these matters enough is as good as a feast, and I have no wish to witness a second time a fellow creature's dying throes under tho gallows tree. Per haps you will be surprised to hear that the applications for orders to see the death of the Whitechapel murderer were numerous beyond precedent, and that judges, clergymen, peers of the realm, M.P.'s, and various other high grades of persons well known to the public were amongst those who solicited admission. After this who shall preach about the depraved tastes of the lower classes. Probably the novels of Oudia and Miss Braddon, to say nothing of Mrs Wood and Mrs Ross—Church have con tributed to give a taste for the horrible amongst the monied folks and those of high degree. At any rate an unusual number of persons, I believe 300, were admitted. How many of them had the stomach to adjourn to breakfast with the sheriffs at the conclusion of the fun I don't know. I never could understand were the sheriffs got their appetites from. The reports of the execution told us that Wainwright was " game" to the last, that he admitted the justice of the sentence but declared that his'biother actually killed the woman, As for Stokes, the man who inves tigated the ghastly parcels and informed on Wainwrighfc, he must be making his fortune hand over fist. The family of the girl Lane have presented him with a testimonial, the public have rub scribed for him, and he is now baling out beer behind a public - house bar. Alice Day, ihe ballot girl, v;ho accompanied Wninwvight and his parcels in the cab, has published a penny pamphlet purporting to contain an account of her life, but really consisting of a pack of falsehoods?. Verity, it seems as"^ if this girl regarded herself as a heroine, and her shame as something to be proud of.

PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS.

(To the Editor of the Evening Stab.) Sir, —Has the report or recommendation of the School Buildings Committee in connec tion with the Board of Education, yet been made public? It is very desirable it should be known how the Board purpose to allot the moneys at their use for school buildings. A great injustice has been done to the city hitherto, in favour of other localities for school buildings, notably the Thames ; and it is about time those who pay the largest amount of Education Eates should be entitled to a share of expenditure for school buildings; for no where is it more absolutely necessary than in the city .and suburban districts, and the public are fairly deserving of a little information on this matter. Can you give us a little.— Light.

Sailing of the Hero.

SYDNEY.

This day. The Hero left fpr Auckland at 11 o'clock ;his morning.

HOW PARIS MASTERS FORM THE VOICE.

A. Paris paper has lately had some curious and, presumably, perfectly anthentic stories of the vagaries of certain professors of vocal ism. For instance, p. young man once came to Delsarte, and a3ked the professor to give him lessons in singing. He was requested to sound a few notes, in order that the power, scope, &c, of his voice might be seen. The young man did so ; his voice seemed pure and fresb, but somewhat thin. Delsarte shook his head. " Have you courage, young man ?" he said. "Certainly, M. Delsarte." " Well, this is a peculiar method of my own. It is tedious, but sure. J live on the sixth floor of my house. I want you to rnn down stairs as fast as you can, singing, in every note of the sol-fa, the word ' Ponifaccio.' Then run upstairs, still singing " Bonifaccio." Continue this for two hours each day for eight days, and then come to me again." The young gentleman did as he was bidden. The house at Mont martre, where Delsarte lived, was filled with artists, who, though not objecting to hearing one another practice, got rather wearied of the apparently never-ending " Bonifaccio." On the second day, M. Gueymard, who lived on the first floor, rushed out of his room and cried to the student, as he rushed up and down starirs. "M. Bonifaccio does not live here." On the third day the occupants of the house laid a formal complaint to the con cierge. It was all in vain; the young fellow persevered. On the fourth day each lodger stood at his doorway and hurled boots and walking-sticks at the pupil as he took his morning practice On the fifth day they besieged M. Delsarte in his apartments, and demanded he should stop the nuisance. M. Delsarte replied, " I wished to strengthon the young man's voice. I think he has done enough now, and I will commence to give him lessons." There is also a good tale told of the celebrated Pro fessor Wartell, who instructed Nillson, Jules Perkin, and Madame Marie Eose-Perkins in the Italian repertory. A pupil came to him for lessons; the professor asked him to sing a scale. The gentleman complied ; his voice was of the most unpleasant description and of an execrably bad quality. Not a muscle of Professor Wartel's face moved as he said : " Will you sing me the same scale with your mouth shut ?" " I cannot," replied the pupil. "So much the worse. Unless you can do so you will never be able to get your living as a vocalist." A celebrated tenor (surely neither Roger nor Duprex) is a professaor of singing, and. one day there came to him a young lady who had just made a favourable debut at the opera. The girl wished to take finishing lessons. "My child," said the old professor, "will you kindly lie down?" " What!" cried the girl. " Oh, you need fear nothing. Here is a sofa : will yon kindly lie down at full length upon it ?" " But, sir—" Pardon ! If you do not do what I tell you I can do nothing for you !" The young girl trembled, looked frightened, andlay down on the sofa. The professor went to his book case, took down a great folio, some big dic tionaries, and one or two enormous scores, and placed them on the girl. He then took a glass, filled it full of water and placed it on top of the books. Then, addressing the wondering and bewildered ' girl, he said, " Now, will you sing, if you please?" "How! I sing?" "Yes, my child. You must accustom yourself, in singing, to breathe as little as possible. Each time you breath too hard the movements of your chest and throat will disturb the glass and spill the water. When you are able to sing without spilling a drop I will take charge of your musical education. Good day. Au revoir."

itE EVENING STAK, FBIBAY, HAftCE 10, 1876



n*ks, rpAM O' S.HANTER SS||s»|s?lKSv Jl will leave the Government Onehunga, for Waiuku, as Saturday, 11th March, 7 a in, returning same day. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Majfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Mr. "W. J. Hurst and Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket' TT7ELLESLEY-STEEET BUTCHERY. A. CARTER begs to specially acquaint his cus tomers and the general public that he is now selling first-class Meat at the lowest possible prices. Families waited upon for orders daily. "JT AYA L BRIGADE. A General Meeting of the above will be held at Grattan's Thames Hotel at 8 o'clock on MONDAY Evening, 13th March, for the purpose of establishing a Bowing Club in connection with the same. i All members desirous of joining ttill plssss attea&



BOARD OF EDU CATION. Wanted, a Junior Assistant Teacher for Mount Hobson Girls' School.— Apply to J. Angus, Newmar ket, Seoretary School Committee. WANTED, a respectable young per son aa General Servant.—Mrs Hall, Hobson street, near Governor Browne Hotel. ANTED, an Errand Boy.-Apply to Holloway and Garlick, City Hall, Queen street. ANTED, a Machinist; none but first-class hands need apply.—Geo. Hemus, Excelsior Boot Factory. ANTED, a Boy who can milk well.—Thos. Johnston, Remuera Dairy. ANTED Known, that Stretton's Book, Stationery, and Wool Depot is Re moved from Grey-street to the shop lately occupied by E. Waters, 208, Queen-street, opposite McArthur, Shera and Co 'b new premises. ANTED Known, L. H. Green will have in the Market to-morrow a choice collection of Tulip Bulbs, 2o per dozen; also Cabbage ana Brocoli Plants, &c , &c. ANTED Known, J. Green will offer for sale a lot of Dells and Fancy Goods, bought at auction at 50 % l»Iow original cost—No 53, City Market, and Thompson's new buildings, Victoria-gtivet. , ANTED, by a young Mail, a situation as asnistant behind tne counter, or to take charge of a country store; first-class refer ences.— JD, Star Office. WANTED, by a steady Youth, aged 17, a f-ituation ; can milk, understands a little about gardening and farm work, could drive a cart, nml is willing to malce himself generally useful. Apply by letter Star Oftlco. T¥7ANTED, an active Errand Boy. vv Apply at this office. "ANTED to Charter, with option tit purchaso, e> Cutter of 20 to 2.°, tons register.—Kelly & Co., Commission Agents, Albert street, Auckland. AFTED, a smart Boy for an office.—J. Crfdg, Fort-street fy|RANTED, Tenders for Painting a v v HotiEe. —For particularH apply at this office. WANTED, a good General Servant. 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WANTED, a Partner to join the advertiser in tho extension of an old established business, a Partner of business habits, or a Tradesman preferred, witli a capital of from tvyo to five hundred pounds.—Address by letter Mechanic, f tar Office. ANTED, a Nursemaid ; one well accustomed to young children. —Apply to Mrs H. S. Meyers, Eden Crescent. ANTED Known, that X D. Sykes will open his Swiss Bazaar of Curios, which is just arrived, on Thursday, at 3 o'clock, together with his sock of Gold and Silver Chains and Alberts, Electro-plate, Clock*, &c, which he is clearing out, at the Turkish Baths, Upper Queen street ANTED, a competent Man to take charge of Moulding1 Machinery ; wagM, £12 per month, with free house; situation permanent. — Apply to It. Cummin, Waimate. WOTKD Known, Jno. 0. Clough, Machinist, Mascfield's Buildings, Albert street, is the oldest established and only practical maker and repairer of Sewing Machines in the pio vinco. All work guaranteed of best materials and quality, and lowest remunerative charge. WANTED to accommodate two or three gentlemen as Boarders ; or to let fur nished sitting and bedrooms,—Apply second houao left hand Bide going up College Hill. WANTED, the Journeymen Tailors to know that Mr Eattray's Tailors are locked out, because they will not accept any reduction, and work for less than tenpence per hour.—By order of the Society. ANTED, Good Tailors; highest wages given —W. Itattray, 66, Queen-street. ANTED, 10,000 People to attend at the Clearing-out Sale of Boots, which will be given at prices to suit the depressed state of th 3 times.—Garrett Bros., Dublin Boot Factory, \Vj,xi field-street, Auckland; and Devon-street, New mouth "\KTANTED Known, that from, my YV long experience in the sale and repairs of Sewing Machines, I am enabled with confidence to state that the Howe Shuttle Machine is ■without exception the best one made. It is bet ter in principle, better made, has a larger shuttle, use a smaller needle for the same siza thread, makes a better stitch, is simple and less liable 10 get out of order than any other. I have just received the first consignment per s.r. Hero. Weekly or monthly payments.—GEO. W. HE^LOP, Engineer, Agent, Tho Fitting Shop, Short land-street tTckland churches. The Beresford New Congregational, and Pitt-street Wesleyan Churches, now ready at PULMAN'S Photo graphic Rooms, Shortland-street. f a gT t. A Public Meeting to bid a farewell to the Hon 8. D. Hastings will be held on Friday Evening next at 7.30. The proceedings will consist of Speeches, Songs by Sisters and Brothers of the Order, and an Address by Brother Hastings. Further particulars in futnre advertisement. Admißaion, FBEE. OURNEYMEN BAKERS' ASSOCIATION. The Half-yearly Meeting takes place on Saturday next, at the British Hotel, at 7 p.m. sharp. A full attendance respectfully requested. J. DAVIS, Secretary. 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PRINCE OF WAXES THEATRE. Lessee .. .. Mr. E. J. De Lias, Directress .. .. Miss Lydia Howarde. THIS (FEIDAY) EVENING, lOtii MARCH, 1876, Complimentary Benefit to MISS LYDIA__HOWARDE. Tiie Performance will consist of Locke's beautiful Music of MACBETH ! First Witch —Miss Lydia Howardo. Supported by Mdlle. Solange Navaro, Miss Jennie Nye, Mr. H. Power, and the Dramatic * Company. The wbole to conclude with KENIL WORTH! Monday Evening—" Nemesis." Dress Circle Circle, 4s; Stalls, 2s Gd ; Pit, Is. Doors open at 7.30, overture at eight sharp. ri I T V HALL. LAST FEW NIGHTS ov SMITH'S NEW COMBINATION! THIS (FEIDAY) EVENING, BENEFIT OF P. H. KIRBY, AGENT OF THE COMPANY, Piuon to ins Departure for California. S3 SPLENDID PRO GRAMME, Brimfull of Novelty and Variety, introducing all the Great Acts and Specialities of this Unique Company, assisted by a Host of well - known Amateurs.



r\ I T V HALL, Smith's Combination. f? % THIS EVENING, THIS EVENING, BENEFIT o? P. H. KIRBY,



f~i I T V HALL. SATURDAY AFTERNOON, Grand Mid-Day Performance! For Schools and Families. Half-price to all parts of the house. Children, Gd. First Appearance ov LITILE LOTTIE MORTING, The Baby Gymnast. P. H. KIRBT, Agent.



qT. PATKICK'S DAY SPOETS, hj TO BE HELD IN THE DOMAIN ON FRIDAY, MARGH 17, Under the management of the Officers and Members of the H.A.C.B.S. Mr. D. Fallon, Starter. Messrs. Dervan and Clark, Judges. Coirmiltee: Messrs. Brennan, Gallagher, Lonergan, Patterson, Hicky, Ryan, Fairweather. Ist Race, 12.30—100 Yards Foot Race, open to mem bers of H.A.C.B.a over 30 years of age. Valuable prize presented by Mr H. Brennan. 2nd Bace, 1 o'clock—lso Yards Handicap Foot Raoe. Ist prize, Handsome Silver Tea Service, presented by Mrs. R Grattan ; 2nd prize, £1. 3rd Race, 2 o'clock —150 Yards Handicap Foot Race, open to members of Friendly Societies, lstprize, Silver Cup value £10 presented by theH.A.C.B.S.; 2nd prize. £2. 4th Race, 3 o'clock—loo Yards Foot Race, open to members of the H.A.C.B.S. under 30years of age. Valuable prizo presented by Mrs Dervan. sth Race, 4 o'clock—lso Yards, open to all members of theH.A.C.B.S, Prize, Member's Regalia. During the day Football, Cricket, Swings, and other amusements ■will be provided. The splendid Band of the Hobson Company, under Bandmaster McOomish, -will perform selections during the day. Rule for 3rd Race.—Competitors must have been Financial Members of any Friendly Society three months immediately previous to 17th March, Races to be started by report of pistol. Entries and colours will be received at the Thames Hotel from 8 to 10 p.m. on the 14th March. M. CONNOLLY, Secretary. TJ A. C. B. S. AUCKLAND BRANCH, No. 81. THE ANNUAL BALL of above Banch will take place in the CHORAL HALL, ON FRIDAY, MARCH 17 (St. Patrick's Dat.) Dancinpf to commence at 9 pm, Ladies by invitation circular only. Tickets, 10s 6d, to be had of Messrs Callnan, Flynn, Dempsey. and the members of the committee. M. CONNOLLY, Secretary. "PJ" P. T ICE. choralThall. An Address will be given in the above Hall on Fridiy next, 10th inst, at 8 o'clock pm, by W. H. Wilkinson, Esq. (late HM Indian Jt> avy). bubject: " The Instant ComiDg of Our Lord." As this is a subject of most vital importance to all, it is hoped as many as possible will attend. AH are invited. Admission, FREE. No collection. XO.Q-.T.— A Public Meeting to bid , farewell to the Hon. S. D. Hastings, ■will be held in the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, at 7 30 'IHIS EVENING. Col. Haultain in the chair. Pro ceedings will comprise address by Mr. Hastings, speeches by Messrs Speight and McKenzie, and the Rev. S. Edger; also appropriate music and songs by favourite talent of the Order. Admission, Free. BAY OP ISLANDS COAL YAED BREAKWATER ROAD. BAY OF ISLANDS AND NEWCASTLE COAL ON SALE. Office; 7, Queen-street. HENRY GILVILLAN, Ages*.



THE COMING OF OUR LORD NEAR AT HAND; AND UTS SIEB3AGE OP MEHCY TO AT.L OHKISTIAN PEOPLE, BY HIS RESTORED ArOSILBSnIP. Long sines the Church was warned that " in Hie 1 ist days perilous times should come " and now, all things indicate that the final struggle between good and evil—God and Satan—Christ and Antichrist—fast approaches. " War on God and on religion becomes fiercer every day." Iho credfbllity of the Sicrad Scriptures is boldly denied Scepticism is becomine rampant in the very heart of the Church. " The whole drift of European thought is to exclude the living God from the material universe. Hostility to the ch'istian faith has arisen, deeper, sterner, and more systematic than that which terrified our fathers in the most volcanic and tempestuous hours of tho French Revo lution " Iniquity abounds. False prophets are deceiving many. Scoffers have arisen, saying— " Where is the sign of His coming?" And while the religious world is fondly dreaming of peace, tho in ventive faculties of mm are being taxed to the utmost to produce the most deiclly weapons of warfare and destruction ; millions of men being trained and dis ciplined to the highest pitch, ready to be hurled one against another in mutual slaughter and death. And thi3, too, in Christendom—the House of Christ— where Christ's loving, rule of peace should alone be known. A wide-spread feeling prevails that we stand on the brink of a great crisis in the world's history. The universal heart of Christendom beats high with anti cipations either of hopo of fear. Among- men of all parties there is a restless uneasiness of feeling, an inorAdicable premonition of something great near at hand—something which baffled description. The knell of a departing world is pealing. The mysterious handwriting has appeared on the walls of the Mystical Babylon, but who can interpret it ? Yet iliis is no time of ignorance ; knowledge of every kind is vastly increased, as Daniel foretold it should be at the time of tho end. It would be strange beyond expression if, amid the accumulated signs of the end now manifest, n© message from God were to come to His people. Before the flood, He sent Noah to warn men of the approaching destruction, and to prepare the Ark of refuge for all who would flee to it. At the close of tiio Jewish Dispensation He sent the greatest of ali the Prophets, John, to prepare the way of the Lord, and to proclaim the judgments then impending over ,an apostate people And now at this tho eleventh hour of this day of salvation, tuo Lord hss again called and sent forth His Apostl.s into His vineyard to awaken the ("hutch to a consciousness of her high calling, to w*rn her of the fearful dangers which beset her, and to seal those who rcay b» accounted worthy to escape the terrible judgments which are coming upon the earth. And, amid the uncertainty and fear which abound, thousands, gathered from all parts of the Church, are, through their ministry, abiding in the unity of the faith once for all delivered to the 3aints, filled with the hope of, watching and waiting for, their Lord's glorious appearing, We joyfully testify of th^e solemn facts that you may share with us these great blessings, and so be kept from the strong delusion and fearful snare of the Last Antichrist, which, as a flood, will speedily sweep over the face of the whole w^rld. " When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spiatof the Lord shall lift up a standard against him. And the Redeemer shall Gome to Zion, and to them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith the Lord." " Surely I come quickly. Amen." "Even so, come, Lord Jesus." An Address upon the above momentous subject will be delivered by Lieutenant Alfred Wilkinson, an Evangelist, serving under the Restored Apostles of our Lord, at the Choral Ball, Sj monds-street, on FRIDAY EVENING, at 8 o'clock. Admission— FREE, Mr Bishop, of Wellington, wiil take the chair.



A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. ST. PATRICK'S DAY. RETURN FARES AT SINGLE RATES ! TR4INS wlllma between Auckland and Onelmnga every hour from 8 am until C p m, leaving Auckland at the hour, and Onehunga at 14 minutes past the hour. Late Train from Onehunga to Auckland at 7pm; return at 11,15 p m. Trains to and from Mercer and intermediate Station as usual. By order, A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. HONOR TO WHOM HONOR IS DUE. The Royal Troop of Nixon Light Horse, and the Royal Artillery Battery and Band, Will meet at the Drill-shed TO-MORROW (Saturday) AFTERNOON, at 3 o'clock, to march to the Railway Station to re ceive the Carbine Champion. The members of the other corps are requested to attend. J. S. CALVERT, Lieut. Commanding. J. HERBERT BURNS, Captain Commanding. TTICTORIA RIFLES, A.R.V. Every member who can possibly make it conven ient is requested to meet at the Hail-way Station in full dress, side arms only, To-morrow (Saturday) afternoon, at 3 o'clock, to assist in the Reception of the Carbine Champion Shot of New Zealand, Gunner Bell, A.A.V., and the other Provincial Representa tives. By ordei", T. C. SELF. Color-Sergt., Secretary. nn WO or three respectable young Men JL can be accommodated with Board and Resi dence in a healtby loca.ity.—Address WJ, Star Office. TO LET, on Lease, those command ing premises in Shortland and Fort-streets, known as Hobson's Buildings, at present in the occupation of Messrs. McArthur, Shera and Co. Possession can be given on the Ist July next. W. J. CAWKWELL, Vulcan Lane. O LET, a good Shop and 2 Rooms attached, in the New North Road.—Apply to J. W. Heath, opposite the Mount Eden Post-office. i§ ORTH SHORE — A furnished House to let, with immediate possession.— Apply to R. and R Duder. House and Lacd Agents. pARRIER PIGEONS for Sale.— VJ Apply at the Star Office. OR SALE, a thorough good 4-year old Saddle and Harness Horse, Spring Cart, Harness, &c—Rhomas Constable, Wellesley-street, near Freeman's Bay. OR SALE, two thoroughbred Manchester Terriers, a Bull terrier (splendid ratter), a Grey Parrot, and a Canary.-Apply on board the barque Edinburgh Castle. OK SALE or Rent, at Mount Eden, a four-roomed Concrete House, with 2£ acres good land, with Bplendid view, and in a healthy situation.—Apply to J. L Morris, on the property ; or to K. D. Sykes, Upper Queen-street. riAKTING SCORIA ASH ON \J GREAT NORTH ROAD. Tenders will be received at the Superintendent's office until noon of Monday, the 20ih instant, for Carting Scoria Ash for the maintenance of Great North Road. • Specification can be seen at the Public Works Office, Shortland-street. READER WOOD, Provincial Secretary. rjTo RUBBLE-MAS O~N S. Tenders will be received by the undersigned np to the 15th instant, for the erection of Scoria Founda tions on the old Supreme Court site. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street P. HERAPATH, Architect. m O BUILDERS Tenders are invited up to noon on Saturday, 12th inßtant, for the erection of a Warehouse in Durham street for T. Hartley. , ! Plans, specifications, and particulars at my office. T. B. CAMERON, ■'. - Architect m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received tip to noon on Monday, the 13th instant, for the erection of two Two-Btorey Buildings in Princes-street. Plans, &c., at my office, Queen-street. KDVVAKD MA.HONBY, Architect. JT O T IO i. Prom, on, and after this day, the Pre> mises of M Horton Busby, Blindmaker and Wira worker, Venetian House, Corner of Grey and Cook streets, Auckland, will open the doors ftt 7,80 o.in each working day, and close at 5 p,m,, Saturday excepted. when they tf 111 close ftt 2 P.ffl. Isfereh 4,1876,



CITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, Wellington-street. The Eveniks Classes will bo re-openea on MONJ DAY, March 6, at 7 p.m. A^HimnHn ttnnfe. Terms :-Senior Class: BngheU, Aiittmet^, BooK keepinff, &c, is 6d per week. Junior Elementary aS5£S"aZ2k, conducted by Mons. F. P« 6d ._ . ANNUAL OLEABING-OUT SALE SURPLUS DRESS MATERIALS, DRAPERYgAND CLOTHING. H. ATKINS HAS COMMENCED HIS ANNUAL SALE OF PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS MATERIALS, BLACK AND COLORED SILKS, CAPES, JACKETS, 5 FISCHUS, . ETC., ETC. The Prices of all the above havo been Groatly Reduced. 25 to" 40 PEU CENT. REDUCTION has been mad« on some thousands of yards of Dress Materials. They are being sold without regard to Cost, to effect a clearance. Owing to the inclomency of the weather during'ffilO Spring and Summer Season, there is a large surplus of excellent patterns in DRESa MATERIALS to Belcct from. During this Cheap Clearing Sale of Summer Dress Materials — Manchester Goods, Sheetings, Quilts, Blankets, Long Curtains, Table Linen, Calicoes, Clothing, and Fancy Goods, will be soldjat Unusually Low Prices. H. ATKINS.



rp O BAKERS. 0 N ~SAL E, To arrive per Kato Brain, hourly expected, 50 tons Hay and Barr's celebrated Oamaru Flow 45 tons J. K. Anderson's Flour 60 tons Pratt's Flour I G. W. BINNEY. TUN X T I M JB E E. jj The undersigned are purchasers of Junk Timber. COMBES & DALDY. mHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE ON SALE JL AND TO ARRIVE : Gourock Canvas, Al Extra Baxter Bro.'s Koyal Navy Canvaa Christie's Double Crown Canvaa Christie's Koyal Navy Canvas Gordon's Royal Navy Eed Stripe Gordon's Imperial Blue Stripe Leith Companies' Canvas Wilson and Cunningham's Canvas Also, 50 cases Muntz Metal 6gcases Copper Sheathing And a large stock of Anchors and Chains and General Ship Chandler 7. D. H. MoKENZIE. Anokland November 5, 1875. m"D ARQ TTE EDINBURGH JLJ CASTLE, @ LONDON. The above vessel having reported at Customs, Consignees are requested to pass entries, pay freight, and take delivery of cargo at once. All Goods impeding1 the ship's discharge will bo landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense. A Sight Entry to clear the above vessel will be passed at the Customs on TUESDAY next, at twelve o'clock. Captain Seward will not be responsible for any debts contracted by members cf his crew without hia written permission Tenders for discharging the Edinburgh Castle will be received at the ofiice of the undersigned up to Monday at noon, L. D. NATHAN & GO. Agenta. . ~~ WEDNESDAY, MABCHIB! FREEHOLD CULTIVATED FARM, EAST TAMAKI. THE subscribers have received in structions from Mr. Wynn Gray, to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Wednesday, 15th instant, at 12 o'clock, His Valuable Freehold Property of 216 acres, situ ated at the East Tamaki, on the banks of the Otara Creek, and immediately opposite the properties of the Rev. G. Smales and Mr J. Styak. The farm is fence, sub-divided, and is now all in grass; it is well watered, by a never-failing spring; It has erected on it a comfortable Eight-rbomed Dwelling-house, stable, barn, and out-buildings. It is about four miles from the Papatoitoi Station, and fifteen from Auckland by road, The property will be sold in one or three lots, to suit the convenience of the bidders. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, MARCH 16, AT 12 O'CLOCK NOON. FERNSIDiTPONSONBY. GEO. W. BINNEY TS favoured by S. Jones, Esq., with the disposal by public auction, at his Mart, on Thursday, the 16th instant, at 12 o'clock, Of that truly charming Property " FFRNHTDH!," which has b»en sub-divided, into 24 Splendid Bnildins Allotments, with large frontage* to Franklin Rnad and Fernloijrh-street. Fach allotment commands an extensive view of the city and harbour. The ornamental trees on each are unßurpa«sed by any in the pro vince in growth and variety, the majority hivinp been planted many years ago by ex perienced landscape gardeners. Thn public have now an opportunity of acquiring exquisite residence sites that cannot again occur. The property Js open for inspection and cegged off. Lithographed plans and every information can ba obtained at the auctioneer's. The terms are most liberal. Purchasers are only, required to pay one-fourth of the purchase money now, and the balance can be paid off at any time w'thin 4 years, and reduced by payments of not less than £25. The title is under the Land Transfer Act. The dock, reclamations, and other public improve ments are rapidly drawing the population to the westward of the city, and Franklin Eoad west enjoys all the city's advantages without its taxes. ■ Femside was purchased for its magnificent position 20 yearn ago, and during that period it has been con stantly improved and ornamented at a very large ex penditure. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15. TO CLOSE PARTNERSHIP ACCOUNTS.1 GEO. W. BINNEY HAS received instructions from. Mr. W. J. Cawkwell to sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Wednesday, the 16th March, at 11 o'clock sharp, The Balance of the Stock of the Cr6wn Distiller In Bond: 13 qr-caske Malt Whisky 6 „ Melado Pale Brandy Duty Paid: 100 cases Malt Whiskey 100 cases Melado Pale Brandy Also, Copper Measures, Vats, Taps, Syphons Bottle-racks, Hydrometers, Cnutai ■ ■ ■.::,.' Kegs, Jars, &0., Sundries.' ' ~' Terms at Sr!oj