THE LATE SIR JULIUS VON HAAST.

Evening Star, Issue 7337, 8 October 1887, Page 2

THE LATE SIR JULIUS VON HAAST.

This morning, at eleven o'clock, in the Judge's Chambers, a meeting was held of gentlemen desirous of promoting a scholarship in the New Zealand University in memory of the late Sdr Julias Von Haast. There were present—His Honor Judge Williams (in the chair), Professors Parker, Sale, and Ulrioh, and Messrs Hallenstein, M'Kenzie, and Bell.

Professor Ulrich in a few words explained the purport of the meeting, and said he considered the proposed scholarship should be regarded as a colonial tribute in remembrance not merely of Sir Julius Von Haast's scientific attainments, but in recognition of his services to the Colony. The movement had already been taken up in Christchurch, and from the Committee there he had received the following circular: —

Ohrietohuroh, October, 1887. Dear Sir,—ln accordance with a desire expressed by the friends of the late Sir Julius Von Haast, and by the publio generally, a meeting of the oitlzenß of Ch istchuroh was held on Thursday, the Bth September, for the purpose of considering the establishment of some colonial memorial to perpetuate his memory. . The Committee appointed at that meeting to carry out that object have resolved " that the memorial should take the! form of a scholarship or prize for eolence, to be established in the University of New Zealind ; that the funds collected should be vested in the bands of trustees; and tbat the interest should bo placed at the disposal of Lady Von Haast until she signify that it should be devoted to its ultimate purp:se " The Oommittee are assured that this resolution is practically in accord with publio footing, and that the objeot in view will meet with liberal support from the many friends of the late Sir Julius Von Haast and from oolonißts generally. C. Oarsia, Hon. Seoretary.

In explanation of the proposal in the first instance to appropriate the interest on the amount subscribed to Lady Von Haast's use for a short period, it was explained that she wa? but very slenderly provided for, and was endeavoring to supplement her scanty means by personal effort in teaching music. It was probable that a few years would elapse—it was not expected to be more than seyeji—before she would ceasie to require help. It was explained that the memorial bust of Sir Julius, which is in course of completion, was subscribed for by his German countrymen exclusively, none other having contributed towards its cost.

The suggestions of the Christchurch Committee were unanimously adopted, and Mr Mackenzie, of the Colonial Bank, was elected treasurer, each member present taking lists for obtaining subscriptions.