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Auckland Star, Volume II, Issue 448, 17 June 1871, Page 2

Caledonians have been sold this afternoon at £208 10s.

Copies of a petition for a commutation of the sentence of death passed on the unhappy man Muirhead are distributed and are awaiting signatures. The single fact that Muirhead's father died insane, as we are informed, taken in conjunction with the circumstances attending the murder in the Waikato, should really pled for mercy to the unfortunate man. And we sincerely hope that the petition to His Excellency will be larjfrly signed and that, it will have the effect intended.

As will bo seen from another column, the members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of the Loyal Good Intent Lodge are requested to meet, to-morrow, at the Lodge Room in the British Hotel, to attend the funeral of a deceased brother. Visiting brethren are also invited to attend.

il We observe that Mr. Messenger, of the States fruit shops. Lower Quesn-street, Has received a pplendid lot of the most tempting fruit from Tahiti. We do not advise anybody to look in at the window, unless he-has money about him.

1 A very interesting reunion took place last night, at the Cottage of Content Hotel, being a complimentary dinner, given in respect of Mr. Whitson, sen., of the Albert Brewery, by tlie employees of that establishment.' The affair pass d off with the utmost satisfaction, the festivities being kept up till almost midnight.

. A Provincial gazette published to-day contains the usual catalogue of leases granted, cancelled, or withdrawn; the reserve of a school site at Howick ; the appointment of H. Goldsmith, r Mvung Inspector of Goldfields ; various hp*plfra.tions for registering companies; licenses granted to shoot game, &c.

We have been requested to state that sermons will be preached at St. Matthew's Church, on Sunday next, when collections will be made in aid of the Sundav-pchool funds. In the^ morning the Right Rev. the ishop of Auckland will ocoupv th« pulpit. Tne evening sermon will be preached by the Rev. D. JobW?:.-: -