The Star. FIAT LUX. No. 451.] CHISTCHUCH: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1869. [One Halfpenny. £ s d Hon. Ernest Gray ... ... 3 0 0 S. Bealey ... ... 3 0 0 Offertory at All Saints', Burn- ham ... ... ... 2 14 Mr A. Duncan ... ... 2 2 0 J. Grigg ... ... 2 2 0 W.Pratt • ... ... 2 2 0 A. Back ... ... 2 2 0 Jos. Dann ... ... 2 2 6 W. Wilson ... ... 2 2 0 The Dean of Christchurch ... 2 2 0 J. S. Williams ... ... 2 2 0 Mr L. G. Cole ... ... 2 2 0 Walton, Warner and Co ... 2 2 0 T. M. Hassal ... ... 2 2 0 John Thomas Brown ... ... 2 2 0 Rev. L. Moore ... ... 2 0 0 Mr Frank Courage ... ... 2 0 0 Mrs Bealey ... ... 2 0 0 A Friend ... ... 2 0 0 Mr Murray ... ... 2 0 0 F. E. Wright ... ... 110 Messrs. Hobbs and Sons ... 110 D. R. Evans ... ... 110 C. W. Bishop ... ... 110 Messrs M. and H. Oram. 110 J. V. Ross ... ... 110 Miss Hastings ... ... 110 Hey Canon Dudley ... ... 110 R. Cobb ... ... 110 Alfred Cox ... ... 110 J. Baker ... ... 110 Thos. Hancock ... ... 110 li. Brunsden ... ... 110 A. Jameson , ... 110 T. S. Duncan ... ... 1 1 o A. Money ... ... 110 W. H. Hargreaves ... ... 110 Mrs Pratt ... ... ... 110 Mr Brownell^ ... ... lio Mr H. J. Hall ... ... 110 Mr R. D. Sutherland ... ... 110 C. C. Aikman ... ... 110 J. C. Caverhill .., ... 1.10 W. Montgomery ... ... 110 His Woi ship tlie Mayor ... 110 Dr Deamer ... ... ... 110 Miss Hastings ... ... 110 Mr W, Kennaway ... ... 110 Mr Hennah ... ... 110 Mr Cowlishaw ... ... 110 Mr Howell ... ... 110 Mr J. C. Boys ... ... 110 MrG.S. Beath ... ... 110 Mr J. G. Hawkes ... ... 110 Air G. Hart ... ... 110 Mr 11. Thompson ... ... 10 0 M Wilkinson ... ... 10 0 Miss Abbott ... ... 10 0 R. Watson ... ... 10 0 J. Ladbrook* ... ... 10 0 R. ... ... ... 1 0 O H. B. ... ... 10 0 W. J. W. Hamilton ... 10 0 Mr Tunmer ... ... ... 10 0 Mr Sheriff (annually) ... 10 0 T. C. Dowe ... ... 10 0 W. White ... ... 10 0 J. F. M'Cardell ... ... 1 0 O Messrs G. Coates and Co ... 10 0 Thomas Douglas ... ... 1 0 0 11. W. Lee ... ...100 Mr Bell ... ... 10 0 T. H. Parkinson ... ... 10 0 Douglas Graham ; .. ... 10 0 H.Hill 10 0 William Neeve ... ... 10 0 Collected by R. C. Mathia i ... 012 6 Alfred Gee ... 0 12 O Mrs Pope ... ... 0 10 6 T. Blakeley ... ... 0 10 G Mr W. Dearsley ... ... 0 10 6 J. H.B. ... ... 0 10 O Mr. Anthony (annually) ... 0 10 0 Mrs Miles ... ... 0 10 0 Mr S.Stedman ... ... 0 10 0 Mr W. Harrington, senr. ... 0 0 0 Friend, p<>r T. Douglas ... 0 10. Mr Crooks ... ... ... 0 10 0 A Friend's Father ... ... 0 10 o Mr Dann ... ... 0 10 0 H. Fielder ... ... 0 10 0 Mrs Williams ... ... 0 10 0 C. T. Money ... ... 0 10 0 E. Coxhead ... ... 0 10 0 Mr Coster ... ... ... 0 10 0 C. W. Duckworth ... ... OW 0 A Friend ... ... 0 5 <) George Jeffery ... ... 0 5 0 J. Pentenys ... ... 0 5 0 Henry Kennedy ... ... 0 5 0 Alexander Wilson ... ... 0 5 0 W. S. Pardy ... ... 0 5 0 Messrs. M'Keever'and Mann ... 0 5 0 C. Jackson " ... ... 0 5 O Mr. Sears ... ... 0 5 0 Mr Tulley ... ... 0 5 O Mr Merson ... ... ... 0 5 0 Mr McDonald ... ... 0 5 o R. Whiteluw ... ... 0 5 © Mrs Adley ... ... 0 5 0 MrHaskins ... ... ... 0 5 0 Mr Travis ... ... ... 0 5 O M. C. ... ... ... 0 3 O W. R. ... ... 0 2 6 Mr Hawkins ... ... 0 2 6 W. B. A. ... ... 0 2 6 G. G. -.. ... 0 2* F.B. ... ... 0 2 6 F. Y. S....... 0 2 6 Mr. Chapman...... 0 2 6- George Taylor...... 0 2 6 Mr. Howard...... 0 2 6 Mr. Robt. Hamilton...... 0 2 6 Mr. Tombs...... 0 2 6 Isaac Wilson...... 0 2 6 Mr. Goodwin...... 0 10 and are for the most part, by education and circumstances, placed beyond the temptation to the commission of crime, cannot better show their thankfulness for these blessings, than by helping to make provision for the Spiritual wants of the Patients, Criminals, and Lunatics in our public institutions. It is earnestly hoped that nothing may prevent Christians of every communion, and all benevolent persons, joining in this charitable work. It is proposed that an Annual Stipend of not less than £300 should be provided; of which amount the Church Property Trustees will contribute £50 annually. The appointment of the Chaplain will rest with the Bishop of Christchurch. Subscriptions and donations are earnestly solicited towards this object. The following is the list of subscribers up to the present date. Subscription lists are lying at all the Banks, and at the office of Messrs. Miles and Co. By order of the Committee, HENRY JACOBS, Chairman. Christchurch, May 27, 1869. £ s. d. The Church Property Trustee 50 0 0 The Bishop of Christchurch... 10 0 0 George Gould...... 10 0 6 I W.H.Lane 10 0 0 Messrs Hanmer and Harper... 5 5 0! Miles and Co...... 5 5 0! Rev. W. C. Harris... 5 0 0 R. H. Rhodes...... 5 0 0 Mr Justice Gresson...... 3 3 0 John Fletcher...... 3 3 0 MECHANICS' HOTEL, COLOMBO STREET. 1 AAA PERSONS can be supplied daily with the very best HALF- AND-HALF, at SIXPENCE PER PINT. C 3509 E. C. CARTMEL BEGS to inform the Tradesmen of Christchurch that he DELIVERS and COLLECTS ACCOUNTS/and executes all kinds of commissions entrusted to his care with despatch. Present business address — MR. HARRISON, TAILOR, CASHEL STREET. 4202 THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY FIRE AND LIFE. Agents, MILES & CO., 1 09 Christchurch and Lyttelton. TO LET, a Seven-roomed HOUSE, with half-an-acre of garden, at present in this occupation of Mr George Bird, Gloucester street east. Apply on the premises. 4230 premises in HIGH STREET, opposite COBB and CO.'S, several persons having been misinformed respecting his whereabouts. H. S. F. devotes especial attention to Physicians' Prescriptions and Family Recipes, for the dispensing of which in the most exact manner he possesses every facility enjoyed by the best London establishments. Drugs, Chemicals, and Patent Medicines at the lowest rates consistent with supplying such only as can be guaranteed pure and genuine. Select Toilet requisites from the best English and Continental Houses. HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. TEETH carefully Extracted; Note the Address — OLD "EVENING MAIL" OFFICE, Opposite Cobb's Coach Office. 3866 & D.'s for Parlour Furniture, for utility and cheapness. W. & D.'s for Kitchen Furniture, all warranted strongly made W. & D.'s for Office Tables, Desks, and other requisites. W. & D.'s for Furnishing all kinds of Public Buildings and Institutions. W. & D.'s for Drawing-room and Dining-room Furniture. PERSONS FURNISHING WILL ENSURE CONSIDERABLE SAVING BY MAKING PURCHASES AT WHITELAW & DAWSON'S, Upholsterers and Cabinet Makers, Furniture Brokers and Valuators, SYDENHAM HOUSE, COLOMBO STREET, CHRIST CHURCH. EVERY ARTICLE WARRANTED STRONGLY MADE WITH WELL-SEASONED TIMBER. N.B.: — Working Men supplied with Furniture, upon Weekly or Monthly Payments, upon satisfactory references. H. FUHRMANN, FURNISHING UNDERTAKER, COLOMBO AND GLOUCESTER STREETS. FUNERALS FURNISHED IN TOWN, FROM £3 TO S. H FUHRMANN, UPHOLSTERER AND CABINET-MAKER, (Late of Collins street, Melbourne) Begs to call the attention of Buyers to his Extensive Stock of Furniture, Carpets, Floor-Cloths, and Soft Goods. A Three-Roomed House Furnished Throughout for £5X3, including carpets. Furniture on Hire, sold on Deferred Payments, Bought, or Exchanged. 3869 To the Editor of the "Herald," "The 