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New Zealander, Volume 11, Issue 959, 23 June 1855, Page 4

AN APPEAL To the inhabitants of the Province of Auckland, in behalf of the Destitute Families of British Soldiers and Sailors engaged in the War ; and of the Widoics and Orphans of such of them as have been, or may be Slain, in Battle, or Perish in consequence of the Fatigues and hardships to which they are exposed. rpilE Committee appointed atlhe Public Meet* P in?, held at IheOdd Fellow’s Hall, onSaturay (he 28lh April lasi, beg to inform their Fellow Colonists, that in accordance with a Resolution of the Committee, a Deputation of its members will wail upon the Inhabitants of the Province, at (heir own dwellings, in order to give each one an opportunity of testifying his admiration ami gratitude towards the Sea and Land Forces, hy contributing towards the relief of those whom their valour has bequeathed to (heir Country. It is hoped that the Inhabitants of the Province of Auckland will shew, hy Ihe liberality of their contributions, (hat they participated the feelings of admiration and sympathy which have been manifested throughout the British Empire. The heavy taxation towhichour fellow countrymen in the United Kingdom are subject, has not prevented their voluntary offerings in support of the Widows amt Orphans. Ihe other Colonies of the British Empire have vied with each other in liberality. Even England’s children, who have long ceased to acknowledge her sway, have taken up with enthusiasm Ihe cause of those who are fighting the battles of Freedom and civilization. New York alone has, it is said, contributed 100.000/. And other members of the American Union will doubtless equal New York in liberality. One Individual in (he neighbouring Colony of New South Wales has subscribed 1000/, several 500/. each, many from 100/. to 250/. 1 he inhabitants of Ibis young Colony cannot he «*xpeckd to compete with (heir more wealthy neighbours in the amount of their subscriptions, hut it is (heir duly !o manifest a like spirit hy giving according to their means. It is much to he feared that, liberal as Ihe conlrihulions have been, they will fall short of Ihe necessities which have to he provided for. Many thousands have already fallen in battle, and by sickness; and (here is every reason to fear that many thousands more will fall before an honorable and lasting peace can be secured. Let us then each one provoke his neighbour to liberality. Let us testify our gratitude to divine ( residence, who has given ns peace within our borders and prosperity within our dwellings. And let ns not he unmindful of our obligations to our Mother Country ; which, while she exempts ns from ll.e burdens of the war, protects onr commerce, and defends our shores hy her Reels ; r.nd even in these times, when she has need of every soldier she can muster for actual warfare, is not forgetful of our internal safety ; but sends fresh detachments of troops (o lake ihe place of those who have for so many years afforded us protection. it becomes us (her. not less as Christians, than as Britons, to exercise with liberal hearts and open hands, that charity which is doubly blest, blessing those who give as well as those who receive.

By direction of the Committee, James Busby, Secretary. May 5, 1833, FANCY BAZAAR. rpm: public arc respectfully informed » that a Fancy Bazaar will he held in the Odd Fellow’s Hall, on the Ist of August next, in aid of the Patriotic Fund, now collecting for the relief of the Widows and Orphans of our brave fellow countrymen, who have fallen or may yet tall in the present war with Russia. Contributions in Needlework and in Fancy Goods of every description, as well as confectionary of all kinds, and such refreshments as will suit the occasion will be thankfully received by any of the Ladies oi the Committee. It is earnestly hoped that all in this community, whose hearts have been stirred by the accounts which have been received of the privations and endurance and noble daring of our brave soldiers and sailors, and all who sympathise with the many thousands of bleeding hearts in our native country, will give what help they can to forward the objects of this Bazaar. It may be well to remind the public that If it were not for assistance afforded by the Patriotic Fund, very many widows and families of our brave soldiers and sailors, who have fallen in the war, would now be suffering from actual want, in addition to their other sorrows, or would be the inmates of a work house. The object of this Bazaar is to save them from such a disaster, as well as to express our sympathy with them in their affliction. Lauy Patroness : Mrs. Wtnyard, Committee ; Mrs. Chcsney, Miss Falwasser, Mrs. Fletcher, “ Hamer, “ Law, “ Idoyd, “ Lull, “ McDonald, Mrs. Phillips, *' Hough, “ Sajmon, “ Spicer, “ Thatcher, “ Webster, “ Whitaker “ Winch. Contributors to the Bazaar are respectfully requested to send in their contributions be fore the of July next, with the estimated value marked on them. The Bazaar will be open at I I o’clock. Admission Is. Children Gd. IRON STORE. For Sale at the Stores of the Undersigned, A CORRUGATED IRON STORE, 60x50. Tnos. Weston & Co. June 14th, 1855. W INDOW SAS II E S 400 Camp Ovens 300 Iron Puls On Sale at J. Coleman’s, Opposite the Exchange Hotel. TO BE SOL!) AT lIO\MCK. k COMPACT PROPERTY consisting of / » an Acre of excellent soil under enilivalion. a eomlortable three roomed Collage in good repair, a productive garden and never failing well of water. The Properly is fenced in and pleasantly situated near the Village Green at Howirk. For particulars apply to Mr. Dry, V rinces-st reef, Auckland. June 19, 1855.