An ordinary moetlng of tho Auckland Presbytery was held this forenoon in St. Andrew's church. Present: —Revs J. B. Monro, (m the chair) R. Somervillo (clerk), D. W. Ruuciman, R. F. MacNicol, P. Mason, A. Carrick, J. Mackay, D. Norrie, J. M. Eraser, and Messrs Thompson, Bar ton and White.
Mr Forbes.—Rev. D. W. Kunciman directed attention to the finding of the Pres bytery at the Inst meeting in regard to tho leave of aosenco granted to Mr Forbes. He stated that had he beeu present, he would have objected to that finding, on the following grounds :—(1) That the medical certificate was inadequate to warrant the deliverance of the Court and (2) that the congregation were not cited to appear for their interests,

Maori Mission.—St. Andrew's, Waiuku and Otahuhu, reported having made collec tions for this mission,

Onehunga Induction.—Letter received from Rev James Bruce stating that he was unwell, and therefore not able to be present at tho meeting of the Presbytery.—ln his absence no arrangement could be made for his induction to Onehunga.—lt was re solved that tlio Moderator should be authorised to call a meeting of tho Presby tery at Onehunga on such v day as the state of Mr Bnice's health would permit.
Examination.—The Convener of the Examining Board wrote stating that Messrs J. W. Dunn and J. A. Norrie Imd failed to pass, and that another opportunity would be given them on or about July Ist.
