PRESBYTERIAN CEMETERY.

Auckland Star, Volume VI, Issue 1753, 27 September 1875, Page 3

PRESBYTERIAN CEMETERY.

The following appeal in reference to the contemplated improvement of the Presbyterian Cemetery, was yesterday distributed in the pews of the three Presbyterian Churches— St Andrew's, St James, and the Newton Kirk :— To THE PBESBYTERIiLNS OF AtrCKLAVD. It is almost needless to inform you that the present condition of the Presbyterian Ceme.ery is discreditable. It stands alone among ounlocai burying grounds in the distinction of neglect and dilapidation. Its ruined fence, its unformed paths, its graves ■ and unoccupied portions overrun with gorse and other neglected vegetation, all combine to convey the impression that of all sections of the community the Presbyterians must be the least under thfc influence of affectionate remembrance of departed relatives. And yet we are confident that such impression is erroneous; that they are as warmhearted and as faithful as any to the memory of beloved mends who have left this vale of tears, and though neglected and desolate appears the ground in which the earthy remains are slumbering, a halo of affecDonate memory invests every mound withia that enclosure. Not this alone, but we believe there is not one whose affections are linked by ties of memory to that graveyard but iegrets its aspect and condition of neglect, and will hail with satisfaction the intention by concerted effort, of placing it in a state of repair, and of making it in some sort expressive of the respect and kindness entertained by survivors to the memory of departed friends. Such an effort is now intended, a few persons have come TOgetherard formed themselveß into a committee to be increased by the addition of such other persons as may desire to aid in the work ; and it is their desire to make an appeal to all Presbyterians resident in the district to aid them by their contributions, so that by one vigorors and united effort the Cemetery may be Placed in such condition, that by ordinary ctre and ™« expenditure, it may be thereafter preserved in a state creditable to the numerous and influential communion to which it belongs. It is proposed first to erect a substamial and percent fence of atone »nd mortar to c*»r the ground « O wn ♦gßrMf et, Cl Wlth Which P<»Uons «e\ov,r Son?, 1. Pr°PMly construct paths, and, when the ffi InST °£ meS ' *° *£•»*■*• Cemetery with such wees ana shrubs as are becoming to snph a. nW« tbooth tt, .tod™, o, , m , mb ,,<, ( om oSXJiloi, ™<J J°°2?° a ■»»• «»Mj bean pitniUedi KTi

mittee, and intimate what amount they severally purpofe contributing for the objett. 'Ihis is a matter in whicQ it may be expected that no one will plead indifference. We labour to buiround our home* with comforts and even elegancies, and it Beams natural that we should thins tenderly sometimes ot those who oioo were inmates of our homes, ard whose departure thnce c&used tesrs, and'sadness, and bLnks around the family hearth, and whose esrthly remains are now ihe occupants of those cold and lonely graves. And it seems natural that ye should feel drawn together in such a labour of affection as this one, of tenderiug a tribute of attention and respectto the place where >ur dead sleep side by side together We feel that thf.re is no Lecesity for acyeamesiFttsof apoeal. Every h':;-rt h.is is own tearful m mory, atd affection's picmi.tij.j!>- wi!l f.ive a willing response- .Let tie " flf tpirp pi, re" of otir departed friends in some sort nfl ct ihe loving recollections of the Jiving, a- d, instead of a picture of mm and k ocmv desolation, 1-t it rather tell of that peace an<i happioeos, aiid glory th*t are r'vealfd through H:n. who is tbe K>'.su>rec>ion snd tt c Life —(B dirtction ot the Committee): J alkxandbii. >Ec et»-y.

FAKUKaJSGa HUNT CLUB VEET.

The following weights were declared on Saturday evening:— Handicap Hurdle Race, of 20 soys. Distance, 2 miles, over S fights of hurdles. Top weight, 12st lib : lowest, lOst. Horses to be the bona fide property of members of the P. B. Club.or farmers over whose land the hounds have crossed during the past season. To be ridden by gentlemen riders or members of the Club. St. Ib. MrO McGee's blk m Auckland Kate (late Kate), aged 12 1 MrE D. Halstead'sb(?Gameboy, aged .: 11 1 Mr W. J. Marks' eh g Loois d Or, aged .. 10 11 .Mr J. D. Donnellj's b g Faagh a-bhlla^, aged 10 8 Me H. tellers' eh g Daniel O Kourke, aged .. 10 5 Mr C. Roberts.'b g Stranger, aged .. .. 10 0 Mr Joe Roberts'b g hainbew, aged .. .. 10 0 Mr J. McU Clark's b g Doctor. »gad, dead. Opkn h ~ni icap Htjable Race, of 20 soys. Distance, 2 mile 3, over 8 fl ghts of hurdles. st lb MrO McGee's blk m Auckland Kate (late Kate), ag^d .. .. 12 1 MrE. }' Halstead's b g Gameboy, aged .. 11 0 MrW. H Clarke's b g aJiddy Ashore, aged .. 10 9 Mr J. Leonard.s eh m Minnie At hoi, aeed .. 910 The P/>k.tjkai>g.< Hu-t Clvb Stkiplechare— a handicap sweepstakes of 2 soys. each with 20 i soys. added. Nomii ation, 1 soy., to the funds For all horses the bona fide property of members Of the P H. Club that have, in the opiLion of the stewards, been fairlr hunted during the tcason at letst four times. To be ridden by gentlemen riders or members of the P. H. Club. Distance. about 3 miles, over such course as the stewards may determine. Top weight, 13st 71bs ; lowest, list, st lb Mr W. .T. Mirks' gr g Earey, aged .. .. IS 10 Mr O. McGee's b!k m Auckland Kate (late Kate), aged 12 1 Mr Boboit Wynyard'a eh g CoCkie (late No Name) aged 12 0 Mr Samuel Morrin's b g Saunterer, aged .. U 8 MrW. J Marks'ch g Louis a'Or, aged .. 11 6 Mr H. Sellers'rn g Orlando, aged .. .. 11 0 Mr W. JHcLaughlin's b g Drummer. ag«d .. 11 0 gW. Percival,