After the usual week night service at Wesley Church, Taranaki-street, on Wednesday evening, March 29, at which there was a large attendance, a presentation was made to the Rev. Mr Kirk, who for the past three years has been superintending minister for the cir cuit, and who, under the peculiar and most trying circumstances which the Church has undergone, has devoted himself to the work in a manner which has met with approval on all sides, showing great kindliness and Christian fortitude, as well as a disposition to overcome obstacles, which lias tended greatly to keep the congregation well together during the term he has been with them. The pre sentation, which consisted of a handsome tea urn, piece of plate, and clock, was ■ made by Mr J. Watt, Secretary to' the Trustees, on behalf of the Circuit Stewards, Trustees, and congregation; of Wesley Church, in feeling terms. Messrs Ralph and Moxham also spoke as to the feeling of respect evinced- by the congregation, and the Rev. R. Bavin,’ who occupied the chair, also gave a few well-chosen remarks. We are sure that not only the con gregation of Wesley Church, but all right thinking people of this city, will wish the reverend gentleman God-speed in his new sphere of labor, namely, Richmond, near Nelson, for which place he leaves early next week, and many will remember him for the kindly acts of Christian charity which he has shown during his sojourn in this city. The usual weekly meeting of the Wesleyan Mutual Improvement Society was held in the Taranaki-street vestry next evening, the Rev. W. Kirk in the chair, when an essay, en titled “ The Solar : System, ” was given by one of the members. After the usual business an interesting ceremony took place, viz., the presentation of a field glass to the retiring President, the Rev. W. Kirk, who is leaving the Wellington circuit for Richmond. The presentation was made on behalf of the mem bers by one of the Vice-Presidents, Mr G. B. Clark, who, in an appropriate speech, men tioned the good done for the Society by the rev. gentleman, and wished him and his family succe-s in their new home. 