PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF NEW ZEALAND.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 6, Issue 278, 23 January 1862, Page 3

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF NEW ZEALAND.

- T-he following adilit.ional particulars of the recent conferieiice ldild in Dunedin, are taken from the Otago Colonist.

On., the first day of meeting, Nov. 20, ♦he ri-11 was made tip., as follows: President— Rev',-Ur. Burns, of Dijnedin.

• Members— Revs'! Donald M. Stuart, of Dunedin; /Tilliam Will, of East 7aieri; /Tiiliam Bannerm'ah, of Cintlia; Andrew IT. Stoho, of TnveiViirgill; James Urie, of /Test 7'aieri, John M‘Nicol, of /Failiola ; AleXiiiider B. Todd, of Tokomairiro; David B'rUce, of Auckland ; Pa trick jCalder, of Nelson; David Hogg, of /Fa■ gaimi 'James' Duncan, of Mutt river; Robert Hood, Hiilf-way .Bush ; Mi:. Archihald- Clark, elder, '">/uckland ; CapU l Muses- 1 Cam|ihell. elder; Wanganui; Mr. George M‘Ray. elder, Nelson; /olin M‘ClaSfi|m, elder, Dunedin ; Honourable John Hyde Harris, of Dunedin ; John Gillies, of Dunedin ; Mr. Alexander. Livingstone, of Dunedin; Mr. Geoige. Matthews, of Dunedin ; Mr. John Duncan, of Dunedin; Mr. James Souniiess, of-Diinefijn ;' A/r James Wilkie, of Dunedin ; Mr.’A.W. Morris, of Dunedin ; Mr. M‘Donald, M‘Master, of Wailmla. Clerks —Rev. John Moir, of Wellington ; Mr. ’Thomas Spencer "Forpiitli, of Auckland. . ,

7’iie roll having been called and verified, the President gave, oijt. a portion mf tlie 123rd P sal iii, ainff called, upon the Rev Donald M. Stuart? ; who offered , prayer, for divine guitlaiice-aihl hlegsing. ’The following pa per Sj .were then-, laid upon the table : % the President : —“ Suggestions towards the formation off a basis of. union between -the Presbyterian churches of New Zealand.” / ■ . :; v '.!..'; By the Rev. $). : i ßruce \-r:/tn abridged copy of the Constitution of. the /Zuckiand Pivsl.-ytcriuii Church. ..... By -the Rev. Yknalll'M. Stuari: —A communication’ 'from-'the Rev. C. Fraser, M. A., of Christ Church, (who was unavoidably absent ),> expressive' ofVtlj^,.entire concurrence of himself and cdrigf'egation in the object of the conference,., and indicating their views as to the principles upon which the union of ihe Presbyterian churches of New Zealand should be based. It was then agreed fftbat, before proceeding to the consideration' of* the.se documents, tlie Cqiiferencge; should, take tip and determine tlie qiiestu)ii; whetlier ajuiiion of all the I*resl>ytei-i;tn ; Churches in . New Zealand was desirable and practicable. A very interesting discussion ensiiPd; when, qi: the motion of the Rev. David Rruec, seconded by the Rev. David Andrew H. Stobo, the following .resolution was unanimously carried : “ 'That, in order to obviate' the difficulties that must arise if the different branches of the, Presbyterian ' Church in New Zealand should complete their distinctive organizations, ana with a view of rendering the influence of the. Presbyterian Church, as a whole, more effective-for good throughout the colony, this Conference,-after serious consideration of the subject, regards the union of the different brariches of the Presbyterian Church in New Zealand in one body, as both desirahte'arrd practicable, and agrees to proceed to upon which sucii union. tuu%( be effecteff.” The Con ference then went into committee to consider the papers laid upon the table. 'The vurious clauses of the proposed basis of union were discussed seriatim, and it. was agreed that t,he report should be brought up the next sitting, day. On the motion Of the Rev. David Bruce, seconded by the Rev. W. Will, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted : “ That the- following gentlemen be appointed $ committee to consider what- J other objects should hr taken up by the Confer-

ence, and in what order they should beconsidered, ami to report thereupon, namely -Pevs. ftlessrsi;. S|«ai.t, /bannermail, A/oir, Cahler, and Bruce, Messrs. Gillies and/’omiith. The v ßev. Mr.-Stuart •to be coflvViier.” ; ‘ - The :i€dhference .then.!-"adjourned-?, until ; V." ’ ■ V.

- 'When the ltev. David Brucfe brought up the report of the committeevof thevv-hole: conference, on the Basis of Union, and moved that tbe same be read by the clerk. Motion agreed to;, • . • B'eport. ' - •

The committee of the whole conference' having considered the various proposals for constituting a basis of union of the different branches of the PivsbyteriaiiChnrcb in New Zealand, have agreed to the following Report, and submit the same for the sanction of:-the Conference ... BqSis of lUniafPjt' ;y. • ' ■ Preamble —\Ve, the undersigned, Ministers and Elders of the /Presbyterian Church Uf" Otago,. of the Preshyteriafi * Oliurch'pi Auckland, ami (if the'Pjibsbytbfifui Church* of .Wellington, and the several other umlem sijg'iedi Presbyterian Ministers and mi’ New Zealand, believing that it would he f>r the glory of God, and t.he\adva,n( v eim ; i'ii; of the cause of Christ, jhat we should unite: lin’d form one Church, do hereby agree so to unite in one ecclesiastical tody, under the designation of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand, and reso’ve that the following he whipled' as the basis of union I. That, the word of God, as contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New 'Testaments, is the only infallible rule of faith and practice, and the only certain standard by which all nutters of doctrine, worship, government, and discipline in the Church’ of Christ are to be tried and decided. 11. -That the Westminster Cpnfession of Faith, the Larger and Shorter Catechisms, the Directory for Public \Vir hip,-, the form of Presbyterian Church Government, imd the Second Book of Discipline, .are adopted by this ( Jiln!4ll^s ! !ver subordinate standards.

. Ilf. ’That while adopting the Confession of Faith in its entirety, this (. liurcli thinks, it right to declare :—v 1. That ina much as ilie'd'octiines contained in the said Confession of Faith and the (Second Book of Discipline, relative to the powers of the civil magistrate,'are liable. to a difference of interpretation; the office hearers of the Presbyterian Church of New. Zealand, in subscrib'ng her standards, are not he held as countenancing persecuting or intolerant principles, or as profsssing any views inconsistent with liberty of conscience, and the right of private judgment. . 2. That, this Church, while recognising the authority of the civil magistrate in his own province, and the great principle of the reepousibiiity of nations and rulers to God, asserts for herself ,a distinct, and independent character and position ; claims, as vested in her superior couris, supreme and exclusive Jurisdiction in -.matters spiritual over all her office-bearers, coivgregations, and people ; and declares that all spiritual privileges enjoyed by lu r office hearers and members are not subject to .the control or interference of anybody foreign to himself. Moved by the Rev. D. Bruce, ■' seconded by the A‘er. A. B. Todd, and carried unanimously : '

“ 7’liat the report of the committee of the whole conference now 'read he adopted as the Basis of Union of the Preshylerian Chuivh of New Zealand.”

7'he'Conference then proceeded l to discuss ami adopt the questions and formula to lie put to ministers am! office-bearers before .admittance. . m

These being purely technical, ami strictly in aceo.dancb.i with the principles’of .the Basis of Union, are 'omitted for waiit of space. :: It was then moved by the Rev. D. Bruce, seconded by Mr. Archibald Clark; and carried unanimously “ That the Basis of Union, together.with,, tlie questions and formula'; be printed and sent' down to the several Presbyteries and Kirk-sessions for their consideration, and that they be invited to concur in the same.”

Mr. T. S Forsaith brought up the report of tht committee appointed at yesterday’s Conference; and the same haTing been read, the Conference.-went into committee of the whole to consider the same. The Conference having resumed, the report of the committee of the whole was brought up and ordered to be read. IiKP'BT. . The committee of the whole Conference having considered the report of the enmniittee„\aj)|t()itited. yesterday, haTe agree.! fo the following,, and recommend the same for the sanction of the Conference : I That, as a prospective the organization of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand, in the meanwhile, consist of a G’eneral Assembly and three "Provincial Synods. 7’lie Synods to be constituted as follows : 1. The Southern Synod, embracing 0tago, Southland, and Stewart’s Island. 2. The Northern 6’ynud, embracing Auckland, Taranaki, and Hawke’s Bay. 3. The Ca; tral Synod, embracing Can terbury, Wellington, Nelson, and Marlborough.

.That meetings of the respective Synods be held annually, if possible, and that the meetings of the General Assembly be held biennially or otherwise as the Assembly may determine ■'ll.' That the Synods and Presbyteries be respectively urged to avail themselves of every opening to-extend the influence and usefulness of .the church ; amt' that, for-the' purpose of aiding the establishment of Ministers in necessitous districts, a General Home A/ission and Church Extension fund be forthwith raised, towards which every congregation and station should “be'recotninended to contribute, by collection or otherwise. The administration of this fund to be subject to the determination of tlie General Assembly at its first session.

111. That, in order to foster and develope the principles of an extended. Christian sympathy, il is expedient to select and

occupy a foreign mission field; that some of thejsiands- of the New Hebrides group., be fixed upon as affording the most eligible .'Sphere of.operations; and that, as soon as } possible one or niore missionaries should, be ;Hppvinl;e(l.! ; ..* • • a • ™ , ?* s H res should be adopted-by ;«, the ChurchJo aid and promote the progress df*’evangelical religion arrioiipf the native ,tril)es ; of J New Zealatid, aiul the establishment of schools for their instruction in'the language. r -: tv y.l That the Conference should r recom« mend-all the Ministers of the Church to press, upon the minds of the young men of their respective congregations, who may, in the providence of God, be pointed out as - . .eligible for"the work, the duty of devoting. • themselves to the Christian ministry ; and . -, ihat, as early us possible; provision be made within the Church for their suitable training. S Moved by Mr. Archibald Clark, seconded by Ivey. David Hogg, and carried unaui-jlnously-r— h .. ' ’ ’■ { ' 'That, the Report: of the Committee read be adopted/’ 1 - ypd by - David Bruce, seconded pTmisly ...... ' That it is,.desirable to have a religious periodicals advocate the principles and promote the interests of the Presbyterian church of New Zealand, and that two corresponding committees, composed, of the . ; following gentlemen* be'nominated,, and requested to prepare a scheme for the publication of such an organ, and report there*, alient to the Assembly at its. first meetingßev. Dr. Burns, Rev. I). M. - Stuart, Hon. J. Hyde Harris, and Mr. Arthur Morris, of Dunedin, /?ev. D. Bruce, Lev. John Mackay, and, Mr. T. S. Forsaith of Auckland, Rev. , Messrs. /Stuart . and vßruce to he conveners? Moved by Rev. David Bruce,‘seconded by Mr. Afrchibald Clark; and carried unanimously— : : , -. •-‘f./rhat the Conference recommend that a-Ministers’ ’ Widows’ and Orphan’s Fund ‘ 'should be established in connection with the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand, ami that it be remitted to the Publication Coravmittee already ' appointed to consider the principles.-on which such fund slmuld ba managed, and report to the General Assembly at .its first meeting.” . - The Conference then adjourned for a short period, and resumed agaia at six o’clock’iu tlieffirst church’. Moved by the Rev. D., M. Stuart, seconded -by;The -Dev. W. Bannerman, and carried, unanimously—=■ • “ “ That it be a recommendation of this ‘ Conference to the various congregations of Presbyterians in the colony,.that collections lie made as early as possible for defraying 'lie unavoidable expences. of the Conference. That Mr.. Thus, S. Forsaith be V surer, and that lie, together with the Rev. I).’ Bruce, be empowered to receive ami iqnidate all claims upon the said fund.” -Moved-I.y Mr. John Gillies, seconded ..by,. . s the Rev. J. M’JSicol, and carried mously—“'lhat the President be requested to ~ prepare an. address to the Members of Pres-' byterian Churches throughout the . Colony, explanatory of the proceedings^-of the Conference, and setting forth, the advantages of ’ the proposed union..” •= 1 . - . . Moved by the Rev. W. Banner’man, seconded by the Rev. P. Calder r and carried unanimously-?--- ■ • ' - “ That a convocation be held land, in : the tttbhfh ; ‘of A’bfember . 1862, on such day as the President of the Copferenee, or the Moderator of the Presbytery of Otago, Ter tlie time being, may .. appointand that it be a recorainendatipir * of the ' Conference to,. thf^.yarious,Presby-' <. - ■teries iirid. KiVk Sessions td'.a}ipoint repre--’'seiitiitives- to .attend --thatamb, give in tlieir, 're?pecUv§.; deii^r«nW.on-;th^.. •' union, with pbsfer, to constitute tlieni- • selves into a General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand.” Moved by the Rev. /£. Hood , seconded by the Rev.. James Urie,.and carried unaui-: mously— ; ‘ ' > . . 1 ' “ That, the whole-of-the minutes of pro- : ceedings of the Conference; together with the President’s address, be printed, and transmitted to the Presbyteries and Kirc Sessions, and that the following gentlemen be nominated a committee to carry out the same:—Rev. D. Bruce, Rev. James Mackay, Sir. T. S. Forsaith ; Mr; Bruce, vener.”Moved by the Tier. P. Calder. seconded l y the Rev. John A/oir, amd carried unaui- > K iiKmsly—• • “ y’liat tliis Conference records ful appreciation'of the able inaugural discourse delivered by its President, Dr. ZJurns, and its cordial thanks for his very efficient services in the chair.’’ The President briefly acknowledged the vote of the Conference, apd dwelt in forcible terms upon the unanimity, Christian forbearance, and good feeling which had characterised, the. whole of the proceedings oP the Conference. Moved by the. Rev. A. B. Todd,seconded by Mr. John Gillie?—

“■That the thanks of the Conference be presented to the Clerks, far the efficient manner in which they have discharged their ■ duty.” , 7’hc Rev. John Moir and Mr. T. S. Forsaith acknowledged the vote. , • 7’iie Conference vtlien- ; engaged in devotional exercises ; after which,'there beii g no further business, the President closed tl e meeting by pronouncing the benediction. Tims terminated one of the most inter* gStihg. and, whjn viewed in connection with the'future interests of the Church, one. of. the most important movements ever set on foot in this colony ; nd .it. may be udde<Y without fear of That it is n. t often a meeting, so numerous and compost d for the most, part of . persons hero: of-oe « strangers to each oilier, r;-.:, e.i fir,' 'rii-i- • patebihg, in so short a time, aud wuh precision ami order, so large au amount, of btuines*,,

"VICTORIA. The Alt- 'England- Eleven, — The followinginfumintion regarding tin; English Cricketers by this time in Australia, is taken from a letter from the Ag-nt in England who made the arrangements for their coming out. “ The Australian Cricket era will have more than reason to congratulate themselves should they he fortunate enoxgh to secure a victory over such a formidable team. : As however you having been ratln-r out of the cricketing world of late, may wish me to refresh yout memory a little in respect to the men, I will, a.-, shortly as I can run through their different qualifications. First then upon the list, stands //. H. Stephenson (their chosen Captain) as a cricketer supposed to be almost unrivalled in the present day, being a splendid bowler with a very peculiar and puzzling delivery, a g»od bat, and as a wicket keeper is supposed by inost to be quite equal if not superior to the renowned Lockyer. Of Gaffyn it is almost superflu ou3 of me to say anything, as everyone who knows anything at all of the. game.knows him to-be “all round” one of the be?" crickethrs England ever produced. lock, Uu\ I reed tell you nothing of, as, having been long known to K; the best long-stop in England and an excellnt bat, it is not requisite that I should say more. Griffiths, one of the best bowlers, and tinhardest hitter known. E. Stephenson, another terrific hitter, and a good wicket keeper, which post he always takes when playing in the * North ’ Eleven. Bennett, without exception the best and most puzzling slow bowler any batsni.iu could have the misfortune to stand against. Ilearne, Wells, and Sewell, as members of the f/aited All England, must he even weli known to you as holding no mean position in tliat best of all teams. Lawrence, Iddi son, and Mndie are perhaps not so well known, Lawrence having for some years past resided in Dublin ,where hi 3 services are engaged by the Pliienix Club, and where he is so w r ell appreciated tlut even the offers made ly the all England Eleven for him to join them have not been allowed to tempt him away. I have not seen him play, hut understand he is a first-class bowler and bat, quick in the field, ami a real lover of the gairte. Iddison holds the position with the “ Broughton Club,” Manchester, as Lawrence with the Phoenix, is a fast bowler, a good hat, and field. Mudie, though last not least, his slows being most, effective ; lie is rather a young player, but this season lias been playing for his county (Surrey) with excellent, effect. •

“ Eon will see by the foregoing that there are two All England men—// H Stephenson and Bennett, seven “United All England,” viz:—Caftyn, Mortlock. Griffiths. Wells, Hearne, Sewell, and C. Stephenson. One who has had offers to join either team —Lawrence —ami two young and rising players who could not disgrace any team, v z—Addiso?- and Mudie. I miy add that the U . A. E. have this season beaffen the A.IC. tw?ce, once by 100 runs,' ami for more of the performance of lhe team I have selected I refer you t<< Bell's Life and the Times account of the match * N<>rth v. -South, ’ which I send you. The Golden Pyramid. —Among the contributions to the • International Exhibition from Victoria is a pyramid fortyfour feet in height, and ten. feet square at its base. It is of wood, gilt and otherwise ornamented after the manner of picture frames. At its base are representations of ingots of assayed gold, with the names of the respective assayers inscribed thereon. On each of the four faces of the pyramid is an inscription, descriptive of the material pi’ogress of the colony in one or other of its departments. On the north side is the-following :

“ This pyramid correctly represents the mass of gold exported from Victoria between the Ist October 1851, and the Ist October 1861. The gross quantity was 26,162,482 oz. troy, equal to 1,793,995 lb avoirdupois, or 800 tons 17 cwt 3 qrs and 7 lb, which in measurement amounts to 1492} cubic feet, the solid contents of this "figure. Value £104,649,728 sterling.” On the east side we read thus : “ Victoria, area 86,831 square miles, or 55,571,840 acres. Exports between the years 1850 and 1860 Wool, 227,504,610 lb, of the value of £15,601,800 ; tallow, 38,111,169 lb, of value £552,399 sterling; hides to the value of £796,203.” On the south side is this : -■. “ Population of Australia Felix, afteryards Victoria, in the year 1836, 177 persons. Population in the year 1851, 77,345. I 'Population in • the year 1861, 540,322.” And on the west side this :

’ “ Victoria, expenditure on public roads and bridges, £5,272,620 sterling On public works and buildings, £3,391,753 sterling. Revenue for the year ending 1860, £3,066,220. Imports for the year ending 1860, £12,962,704.” Thus, he who runs may read at a glance. "Not only is the history of the gold producing capabilities of this colony given in this pyramid, but its area, its exportable produce, its increase of population, its imports, its expenditure on public works, and its revenue. On each side of the pyramid are also exhibited representations of the most remarkable nuggets. These we can hardly classify, without a departure from their position, some belonging to this colony, and others to other parts of the world, on each side of the pyramid. Colonial Cheese. —The exceedingly low price which has long ruled for butter, liaa-caused many of our dairy farmers to turn their attention to the*' manufacture of cheese, and we are happy to be enabled to say with good success. We have been shown samples of cheese from dairies of Colac, Winchelsea, and the Barrabool Hills, of most excellent quality. That which we have seen only requiring age to render it nearly equal to the produc-

tion of some of our most famous home counties. This cheese fetches in the market from ninepence to one shilling per pound, according to quality and soundness. A good practical dairy farmer informs us that when butter is at eightpence (the present price for the finest quality) cheese at the same pi'ice will yield a profit of quite seventy per cent, over it, independent of which it can be kept almost any length of time for a rising market. With butter this is not the case, as even when well potted it turns oft’ in this climate after a few weeks, unless in a very cool stonebuilt underground dairy, where a thorough current of air can be constantly maintained. — Geebn,/ Chrmicle. Vineyards.— The accounts from the Ovens and Murray distinct are of the most encouraging description. On this subject we take the following from the Federal Standard, of Saturday last : The season so far has been everything that could -be desired by the most fastidious vigneron. The October frosts, however destructive they may have been in other parts, of. the colonies, have not visited the vineyards of the Murray. The swoetwater grape, always the first to suffer from frost or hot winds, has not been at all affected this year, and bears the promise of a very heavy crop. The Reisling and Seyras are absolutely loaded with fruit, and the Brown Muscatel, which has of late grown into favour, appears likely to establish its character as a most useful grape. It has at any rate two very decided advantages,—viz., that the wine it produces is drinkable in two months, whilst the grapes in their raw state are more readily saleable upon the diggings than any other sort. The Muscat of Alexandria, hitherto, cultivated solely as a table grape, has been found to, yield a most excellent wine, and it may also be mentioned that this grape is nearly all juice, and produces a larger number of gallons to the acre than any other grape cultivated in these localities. For- the information of readers of Cyrus Redding, we may observe that the Liverdun de la Meurthe, supposed to be the most prolific grape extant, has not yet been introduced upon the Murray to any great extent, otherwise the supremacy of the prolific qualities of the Muscat of Alexandria might be disputed. Altogether the grape crop is expected to average quite as well this year as last, in the Murray and Ovens districts, and we may add a repetition of last year’s yield, 630 gallons to the acre, will prove very acceptable to those who have embarked their fortunes in vine culture. Native Cochineal. — lie have been shown some splendid samples of native co-ciiiiie-il, obtained within a iriie of Castlemaine, which are now being exhibited <at Mr. Horne’s shop, in Mostyn street, it can be obtained in almost any quantity, and on some of the twigs the cluster of insects is something Cool tinea! is worth, when prepared, we are informed, from 4s to 5s per lb ; and from what we hoar, children could be most profitably employed in gathering it if the means of preparation wore only known, /f some of our readers could gve any information on this head, we have no doubt, advantage would be taken of it.— M. A. Mail, 9ili Dee.

Jajis. —We understand that a firm will he started in Geelong in the n urse of a week or two for the express purpose <f making nothing but colonial joins. The fruit harvest promises to he most abundant, and good perserving sugar is considerably lower than it was? last, season. 7’lie English jams sold in one and t\v> pound jars do not in reality weigh more, net, than 10 ounces for the lib. jars, ami about one pound live ounces for those professing to be 21b. 7'he cheatery cons sts in the jars being mole very thick at the bottom and sides, and t.hiu at the mouth. The firm a hour, to be set in operation propose to sell their j, i ns at net weight, and at a cost of one-third upon E.i Jish prices, while the quality wijl be very superior ami free from all adulterations.— Geelo/ig Chronicle, lltli Dec. Flax; —An experiment has been made by Mr. M’Kenna, of Drown Hill, near Ballarat, on the growth of New Zealand llax this season, which is promising as far as productiveness and fibre is concerned, but it seems to us, that experiments of this kind, so near to New Zealand, where the flax may be liad in any quantity for the gathering, are more fanciful than useful. Bur our agricultural and horticultural societies, a little too. much given themselves.to the fanciful at times, have thought,.Mr. ;VKeinia v s t Sorts worthy .of prizes,,and we may, therefore,-be excused for calling attention to. .this. Our account of it is from the Ballmrat Star of Tuesday last s-w'“ Mr. M’Kenna states that the climate and soil of JJUllurat are admir--mirably adapted to the growth of New Zealand flax, and lie also claims to have discovered a method by which it can be made suitable for the manufacture of the very finest fabrics. It is generally known, we believe, that the New Zealand flax has hitlieito only been used for coarse manufactures, such as mats and ropes, whilst the tow or refuse is known to be suitable for paper linking, Mr. tM’Kenna states t-kat. be cun render the flax suitable foiyany purpose, and asks to have Government assistance, to reward him for his discovery. 7’lif flax shown to us was somewhat coarse, and only suitable for rougher purposes, but. as it was only liand-scut-died we were cautimed against receiving it as a sample of what can be done ; and Mr d/'Keniiu states that be only requires hackles, stich as are used in Europe, to make it everything required. To us, even in its coarse state, this flax.seems capable of being employed for many useful purposes, and as .itjlourishes on Ballaarat, it might perhaps he turned to "~gbod account. .Specimens of the plant rseff, and the flax may be seen at Messrs. Nicliolls and Co.’s shop, in Blidge street, and an inspection of them will doubtless be interesting to all persons who desire to encourage ‘native industry.’ Mr. M’Kenna is prepared, we believe, to disclose

the particulars of his process, on receiving a guarantee that he will be properly compensated in the event of its proving what he believes it to he ; and under these circumstances, we should think that some further attention might well he given to the subject.”— Melbourne Herald'. / " . 1;i -i '.r.-Ol- .