AFTBK singing, and prayer by the Key. C. Griffin, the examination of probationers was resumed, and Messrs Hudson, Spence, and Dellow,passed in their respective years. The Rev. G. T. Hammond took his seat. In the absence of the Rev. Hori TeKnri, the Rev G. T. Hammond, his superintendent minis ter, bore testimony to his character and work, and it was recommended that he pass tn his year. The examination of the Three Kings' students was next proceeded with. The annual reports of the Principal and of Dr. Kidd upon their work for the year were laid before the meeting. Mr J. Willis was recommended for circuit work. Messis Griffiths and Mather were recom. mended to remain in the College for a second year, and Mr Jones for a third year. In answer to the question—" What is the state of our Sunday-schools ?"—the following returns were made for the Auck land province :Teachers,427;scholars,3,s6B; average attendance, 2,429. It was found impossible to estimate exactly the number of volumes in the Sunday-school libraries, bat aver 5,000 volumes were returned. These statistics show a marked increase on the year. A resolution was pasted that the next district meeting be held daring the first week of November. The remainder of the morning was taken up in preparation for the financial district meeting, which commences on Monday, at 10 a.m,, when the lay representatives from the various circuits will be present with the ministers. Arrangements were made for tbe ministers from the country circuits to officiate in the city and suburban pulpits on the Sabbath!

CITY EAST ELECTORATE.
SIR GEORGK GREY'S SECOND ADDKBSS.
Sib George Grey last night addressed a crowded meeting of electors in the Lome street Hall.
