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New Zealander, Volume 11, Issue 960, 27 June 1855, Page 4

A N A PPfi A L 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 Widows and Orphans of such of them as hare been, or may be Slain, in Battle, or Perish in consequence of the Fatigues and hardships to which they are exposed. rpEE Committee appointed allhePublic MeetI ing, held at (lie Odd Fellow's Hall, onSalur;iy (he 28th April last, beg loinform their Fellow Colonists, that in accordance with a Resolution of the Committee, a Deputation of its members will wait upon the Inhabitants of the Province, at their own dwellings, in order lo give each one an opportunity of testifying his admiration and gratitude towards the Sea and Land Forces, by contributing towards the relief of those whom their valour has bequeathed to their Country. It is hoped that the Inhabitants of the Province of Auckland will shew, by the liberality of their contributions, thai they participatein the feelings of admiration and sympathy which have been manifested throughout (he British Empire. The heav j taxation to which our fellow countrymen in the United Kingdom are subject, has not prevented their voluntary offerings in support of the Widows and Orphans. The other Colonies or 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 the 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 the neighbouring Colony of New South Wales has subscribed 1000/, several o'OOZ. each, many from 100/. to 2507. The inhabitants of this young Colony cannot be expected to compete with their more wealthy neighbours in the amount of their subscriptions, but it is their duly to manifest a like spirit by giving according to their means. It is much to be feared that, liberal as the contributions have been, they will fall short of Ihe necessities which bavc to be 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 bis neighbour lo liberality. Let us testify our gratitude to divine providence, who has given us peace within our borders and prosperity within our dwellings. And let us not be unmindful of our obligations to our Mother Country ; which, while she exempts us from the burdens of the war, protects our commerce, and defends our shores by her fleets ; and even in these times, when she has need of every soldier she can muster for actual warfare, is not forgetful of our internal safely ; but sends fresh detachments of troops to take the place of those who have for so many years afforded us protection. It becomes us (ben not less as Christians, than as Britons, to exercise with liberal hearts and open hands, that charily which is doubly blest, blessing those who give as well as those who receive. By direction of the Committee, Jambs Busby, Secretary. May 3,1858. FANCY JBAZAAR. THE public are respectfully informed that a Fancy Bazaar will be 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 Orpliaus' of our brave fellow countrymen, who have fallen or may vol f:>H in the present war wiih Russia. Contributions in Needlework and in Fancy Goods of every description, as well as confectionary ofall kinds, and such refreshments as will suit the occasion will be thankfully received by any of the Ladies of the Committee. It is earnestly hoped that all in this community, whose hearts Uave 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 wiih 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 lo 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 lo save them from such a disaster, as well as to express our sympathy with them in their affliction. Lady Patroness: Mrs. Wynyard, Committee : Mrs. Chosncy, Miss Falwasser, Mrs. Fletcher, " Haraer, " Law, " Lloyd, " Lvih, " McDonald, Mrs. Phillips, " Rough, " Salmon, " Spicer, " Thatcher, " Webster, " Whiiaker, " Winch. Contributors to the Bazaar are respectfully requested lo send in Iheir contributions before the 58th of July next, with the estimated value marked on them. The Bazaar will be open at H o'clock. Admission Is. Children 6d. IKON STOKE. For Sale at die Stores of the Undersigned, 1 CORRUGATED IRON STORE, COx r,O. *- Thos. Weston & Co. June 14lh, 1855. 4 'lO W IN DO W SAS II E S 500 Iron Pots On Sale at J. Coleman's, Opposite the Exchange Hotel. TO BE SOLI) AT lIOWCK. { COMPACT PROPERTY consisting of an Acre of excellent soil under cultivation, a comfortable three roomed Cottage in good repair, a productive garden and never failing well of water. The Property is fenced in and pleasantly situated near the Village Green at Howick. For particulars apply lo Mr. Dry, Princes-street, Auckland. June JO, 185j,