Untitled

Waikato Times, Volume XIII, Issue 1085, 7 June 1879, Page 2

Wk must again and pointedly remind our readers, and especially advertisers, that Business Letters and Advertisements must be addressed to the Manager, Literary Matters to the Editor of this journal. By adopting this very obviously necessary rule much inconvenience and many mistakes would be avoided. Waikato West Presbtterian Supply. — At- the bi-monthly meeting of the A uckland Presbytery, held on Wednesday the Clerk of Presbytery read a call from Waikato West, also- to the Rev. James Bruce. The call was 1 signed by 150 signatures. The distriot was stated to comprise Ohaupo, Te Awamutu, Paterangi, and other rising settlements. — The Rev. Mr Evans, who moderated the call, said that there was the greatest unanimity amongst the people m calling the Rev. James Bruce to the pastoral charge of the district. There was a general anxiety to have Mr Bruce for their future minister. — The Rev. D. Bruce said that before the call was placed m the hands of the person for whom it was intended, the claims of the Church at Whangarei should be placed before him. It was also very desirable that, m the event pf Mr James Bruce accepting the call for Waikato West, the Presbytery should take some active steps to supply Whangarei with as little delay as possible. — The moderator then placed both calls m the hands of Mr Bruce, who said he must decline the call to Whangarei, and accept that of Waikato West. — Clerk to Presbytery: Is there any appeal from the decision? — Tbe Rev. D. Bruce : Ido not think that there is any intention to appeal, but it is evident that much disappointment will be felt by the people of Whangarei. Under the circumstances, they have peculiar claims on this Presbytery. — Rev. Mr Macky moved, seconded by the Rev. Mr Macnicol, " That the Presbytery approve the decision made by Mr James Bruce, and undertake to arrange the necessary proceedings for his ordination and induction to his charge." Roman Catholic Bishop op Auokland. —The London 'Tablet' of April 19 contains the, following: — "It is stated that the Rev. George Harold, P.P., of Wicldow, m the Diocese of Dublin, has been named by the Holy Father to the Bishopric of : Anckland, New Zealand, of which See, it will be remembered, his Grace the Archbishop of Cashel was formerly prelate. Father Harold had been, previous to appointment to the pastorship of Wicklow, curate m Kingstown and Ballybrack, County of Dublin." . Volunteering at the Thames. — A number of young men have intimated to Major Murray that they were willing to enlist for active service, if the Government required them. Major Murray has telegraphed to the Government to the effect, that if necessary a company of picked men could be enrolled m a few hours. The sale at Papakura, by Mr Alfred Buckland, of the live stock and farm implements of Mr Jas. Hay, of the Hunua Station, will take place on Monday. As we have before mentioned, there is for sale a large quantity of good kauri timber, an article, both scarce and dear m Waikato,