[^BQrlifiD, who is leaving for Auckland, ■HS^here he purposes farming. Mesdames Phillips. Mogridge, Blank, Now- and Satton preßided at tea, after ■■phtoh Mr J, N. Dodds, M. A., was called ■^Ho the ohalr, and the Revs. J. W. Griffin F. Gardiner and Mr.f. I. Macfar- H^Haoe were on the platform. After tea were opened by prayer and a HMueotion by the choir. The chairman H^wade some brief remarks regretting the HHccadon of their meeting, and saying he only echoed the sentiments of all |UB) Baying they were losing a man worthy H^Kevery esteem, whose personal influence he went would always assist in |[^Bi]ldiDg np Christ's work. He referred HB an Anglican minister being preseot, I^^Bid took the opportunity, while bidding to the one, to welcome another ■Wpister. The Her. A. F. Gardiner with Mr Griffin, and spoke tpe warmth shown when leaving the H|Mesds of years. In this Mr Griffin HEftA the advantage of him, as be I^HBs a new arrival and had to fiad his H^^aendß. He was glad of the cordial shown, and although he might B^HHpietimes tread on * people's corns he Bj^^B^d they would forgive him. Mr B|^Bfßn's, career as a farmer was not unlike B^^Bt of a 'minister, and he prayed God's ■^Basing would rest on his exertions, and H|MBseea sown grow np plentifully, that minister. 1 might be able to sow, and HHHjt Walpawa peaple's hearts be open to HHpw., He hoped Mr Griffin would have ■■■Beat bleaslogfa hU fntnre work. They ■B^Bt not depend on one, bub as Christians HHfcselye* «ow the seed and help in H^Brwork; "pass it- on," as a noted HBHbcher said, and ' might God give BBBp BUMhine and 'grant Mr Griffin HHEblesstag.— Mr Macfarlane regretted ■BHlloas, but congratulated Mr Griffin on B^HB success of -his ministry. Mr W. then presented a; purse of 30 to.- Mr Griffin, wishing him H^^Bkpeed on bebalt of the members of the ■■■Ra.— Theißev. Mr Griffin thanked heartily for their kindness and ■■^■nthyi which wonld go witb him and H^HUm to battle with the Hiffioaltiea of |^^Hv ew Ufe. He was not bigoted, and HHaHOie he conld giTO the Rev. 