Resignation of the Rev. A. Baker.— The Rer. Arthur Baker, whose name was so much bQiore the J public la9t year, has resignedhis cure of St. Paul's, Thorndon, irom the end of December next. It' ap r pears irom the following farewell note to his flock, that his resignation has taken place in consequence of an A.CC ot the newly formed Diocesan Synod, re quiring all clergymen to vacate their cure and sub mit themselves to the nomination of the members of their particular congregation. Mr. Baker ieeling some scruples relative to submitting his continuance of the pastoral relation to the decision of those to whom that relation is sustained, has resolved to seek another sphere of labour. — Wellington Independent, Nov. 29.
The Mask of Fashion.— Scene— A lady's Bou doir.— Julia : "Why, dear you do surprise me— ■ whatever are you putting that ahominable rouge on for r" Lady B : "Well, Fauny, if you mun know I am going to confess, and the rouge is to hide, my blusheß."— -Punch. '

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