While visiting Queenßtuwn Bishop Nevill iumouiueil that the Rev, D, 0. Hampton was aboutto stiver his connec tion with tho district. He stated that Mr Hampton had in view,or liadbeen offered, a parish near Ohris'tchurch, but not wish ing to lose his services from the diocese, his lordßhip had obtainod the rev,

gentleman's consent to accept charge of the Milton parish, where he would bo' required to enter upon his dutios about tho oud of next month. The Lake Wakatipu Mail states that the news has been received with regret throughoutthe district.
