| [p.1] | Almanac |
| Notice giving publication and subscription details. | |
| pp.1-2 | The meeting of Maori with the Governor |
| Reports a conference at Kohimarama called by the Governor. | |
| Lists the names of tribes and their chiefs who attended. Approves the speeches there for supporting one law for Maori and Pakeha. | |
| Discusses issues raised at the conference including the sale of guns and alcohol, and land ownership. | |
| The work of the Holy Spirit overseas | |
| Reports the coming of the Holy Spirit to Scotland and the Shetland, Orkney and other islands. | |
| pp.2-3 | The work of the Holy Spirit at a children's school |
| Reports the coming of the Holy Spirit to a child in Ireland and the subsequent spread to other children and numerous adults. Expresses the hope that this might happen amongst children in New Zealand. | |
| People from whom the Scriptures came | |
| Discusses the people of Israel with reference to the books of Exodus, Ruth and Judges. | |
| Lists those who ill-treated the Israelites and those who rescued them. | |
| Includes scriptural references, | |
| Don't quench the Spirit | |
| Compares the Holy Spirit to a fire. Encourages readers to foster the Holy Spirit in their communities and warns of the consequences of not doing so. | |
| Includes scriptural reference, Isaiah 63:10. | |
| pp.3-4 | A parable |
| Story about a king and a blacksmith which warns readers to curb their sinful ways. | |
| The church after Christ | |
| Discusses the Church in the fourth century A.D. focusing on Athanasius, Ambrose, and Augustin, and the rise of Mahomet [Muhammad], said to be God's punishment of the early Christian church. | |
| Includes scriptural quotation. | |
| The death of Apoharama at Patumāhoe | |
| Obituary for Apoharama; refers to his living peacefully and being respected by local Pakeha. Challenges the youths of Apoharama's tribe to follow his example. | |
| A topic for consideration | |
| Advises readers to seek forgiveness for sins and to live a good life by making sure the tongue and heart always act together. Warns against following the crowd. |