NEW ZEALAND PATRIOTIC FUND. PUBLIC MEETING.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume I, Issue 35, 14 April 1866, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND PATRIOTIC FUND. PUBLIC MEETING.

A public meeting convened by His Honor the Superintendent took place in the Provincial Hall, last evening, for the purpose of assisting in the formation of the Patriotic Fupd, which has recently been originated in Wellington. His Houor the Superintendent was voted to the chair. The chairman opened the proceedings by stating that he was desirous of explaining the circumstances under which he had called the meeting. The originators of the movement were persons deeply iuterested In the matter, the inhabitants of the North Island. He had received a letter from Mr. Justice Johnston, of Wellington, the Secretary to the Patriotic Fund, which he would read to the meeting. It was accompanied by a copy of the resolutions passed at the meeting at Wellington, on the 23rd February, His Excellency the Governor in the chair. It called his Honor's attention to the 3rd resolution as one of great importance, and as one the General Committee hoped would be adopted here. A list of the subscriptions given at

the Weliington meeting was also forwarded. The chairman said he had also received a letter from the Resident Magistrate of Nelson, excusing his non-attendance on the ground of a severe cold, and enclosing a subscription of five guineas. These were the grounds on which he had called the meeting. He thanked those gentlemen present for resspondiug to the cause. He must now leave the business in their hands, as it was not for him to dictate what course the meeting should pursue. Captain Rough rose to propose the first resolution as follows: — "That this meeting is of opinion, that a subscription ought to be forthwith commeuced, for the purpose of raising a fund to be called " The New Zealand Patriotic Fund," and devoted to providing appropriate testimonials, either pecuniary or otherwise, for the widows, orphans, and other surviving relatives, of those who have fallen in the New Zealand war." He could not allow a meeting of this kind to pass over without taking some action in it, though he would express himself in as few words as possible. Happily they were not required on that occasion to discuss either the cause, the origin, or the conduct of the war. Their object was exclusively a benevolent one. The soldiers of the regular or colonial forces and the sailors of the navy were under the control of the Government, whose duty it was to make provision for those who had suffered in its service. Whilst it was the duty of the soldier to fight the battles of his country, it was equally the duty of the colonists to show sympathy and kindness to those who had fought in their behalf. There was a large class of widows and orphans, mothers and sisters of those who had fallen, many of ■whom were iu circumstances of difficulty and distress. It was, therefore, the duty of the colonists to show their sympathy towards the relatives of those who had fallen in the late disastrous struggle. It would be a means of cementing, good feeling between the colonists and the regular and colonial forces, whilst in Englaud it would have an equally happy result in strengthening the good feeling between the people aud the colonists of New Zealand. He had, therefore, great pleasure in moving the resolution. Mr. Hunter Brown said he was happy to second the resolution. Having come from the scene of war in the North Island, which the residents of Nelson had fortunately uot had forced on their attention, he could bear testimony to its painful results. He knew the surviving relatives of some of those who had fallen in the late sanguinary contest, and could assure the meeting that they presented a mournful spectacle. The results of the same disastrous war were seen in the numbers that crowded the hospitals aud that limped through the streets in various stages of disease, contracted iu the recent war. This was no political question, but one in which it became a duty on the part of the colonists to render all the assistance in their power, pecuniary or otherwise, towards alleviating the distress that was too apparent iu Auckland, Taranaki, Wellington, and other parts of the northern island, where its objects were to be found in greater numbers than many were aware of. He trusted that the sympathies of this community would be enlisted in a cause so deserving, and that due commiseration would be shown towards the sufferers whose claims were so imperative. He trusted the meetiug and the community generally would respond to the call made to them in a thoroughly manful, generous, and English waj r . (Cheers.) The Rev, G-. H. Johnston expressed the great pleasure he felt in responding to the invitation that had been given him to attend that meeting. Having assisted in the promotion of similar patriotic objects at the termination of the Eussiau Avar, in England, he was fully aware of the necessity for action on this occasion, and was unable to conquer his strong feelings of regret that the war had ever taken place. He sincerely trusted it was approaching its end, and that the colony would, henceforth, be spared the sacrifices of valuable lives Avhich it had recently been doomed to witness. He felt overpowered by the consideration of the many personal friends and friends of the province who had been

victims of the war. Many of them, both in the army and navy, were well known to the meeting as useful and excellent men, most desirable colonists, and ornaments to the society in which they moved. It was only to mention the names of Strange, Mercer, Hamilton, and others to be convinced that noble-minded men had fallen in this lamentable war. Having been an eye- witness of the suffering and distress entailed on society by the Russiau war, he was prepared to endorse the remarks of the last speaker in reference to the gloom that overspread colonial society, the mourning badges that were seen in the streets, aud the maimed and crippled survivors, whose number was by far too numerous. It was impossible not to lament the cruel fate of the noble and generous Volckner, who fell a victim in consequence of giving information to the Government, and the kind and chivalrous Nixon, who left his fine cultivations and happy home when aroused by the call that the country was in danger. It was proper for a meeting like the present to drop a tear over the fate of such distinguished victims, show its appreciation of such heroic conduct, and furnish such a testimonial to their survivors, as would tend in some small degree to mitigate their grief. He cordially supported the resolution (applause). The resolution was put and carried. Mr. Burn rose to move " That a Committee be appointed to carry . out the object of the meeting, to consist of his Honor the Superintendent, Captain Hough, the Rev. G. H. Johnston, Mr. Hunter Brown, Dr. Irvine, Mr. J. Symons, Mr. Greenfield, with power to add to their number." Mr. Burn concurred in all that the previous speaker had said in reference to Mr. Volkner. He was iutimately and personally acquainted with him, and could bear testimony to his truly Christian character. He thought the meeting could not show its appreciation of the conduct of those referred to or its sympathy with their surviving relatives, better than by letting their feelings assume the tangible shape suggested by the resolutions. The motion was put and carried. A subscription list was opened at once, and the sura of £60 was put down. The chairman stated, that at a meeting of the Provincial Executive that day, it was resolved that the sum of £200 be placed on the estimates for this fund. (Cheers). Captain Rough was appointed Treasurer, and Mr. Burn, Secretary. It was announced that subscription lists would be at all the Banks. It was also agreed that the Members of the Provincial Council residing in the country, should be requested to act on the Committee as follows: — Waimea-south, Messrs. A. R. Oliver, E. Baigent, J. Simmonds ; Waimeaeast, Messrs. J. B. Barnicoat, H. Birt, T. J. Thompson, Fedor Selling; Motueka, Mr. Charles Parker ; Riwaka, Mr. B. Macmahon ; Moutere, Mr. C. Kelling ; Takaka, Mr. G. J. Sparrow ; Colliagwood, Mr. W. Gibbs ; Amuri, Mr. G. Rutherford. Wellington Subscriptions. — His Excellency the Governor, £100; Mr. G. Hunter, £100 ; Mr. E. Pearce, £100; Mr. G. Moore, £50; Mr. Justice Johnston, £25; Mr. W. M. Baimatyne, £25; Mr. W. W. Taylor, £25; Mr. "W". Turnbull, £25; Messrs. Krull & Co., £25; Mr. S". Levien, =£50; Mr. J. Dransfield, £25; Mr. E. Hart, £25; Mr. G. Hart, £25; Messrs Joseph & Co., £25; Dr. Featherston, I £25; Hon. E. W. Stafford, £25; Mr. W. B. Rhodes, £50; Mr. G. Crauford, £25; Messrs. J. and T. Keble, £50; Hon. J. Johnston, £25.

i Accident on the Tramway to the Port. — Yesterday, as the trucks which now run, in place of the bus, on the tramway to the port were being stopped, the brake being put on too suddenly by one of the passenger it caused one of the trucks to slightly tilt up, and several of the passengers were thrown out. We shall be glad to see the old bus upon the line again. Jlesident Magistrate's Court. — In this Court, this morning, a charge, by Constable Eeattie, against Thomas Greenough, for slaughtering 1 without a license, was dismissed. Benjamin Absalom was fined .±'4 and costs, for driving 250 sheep off the run of T. C. Batchelor, on ihe 12th instant, contrary to the provisions of the Nelson Scab Act, 1865. Building Society. — A meeting of the shareholders of this society will take place at 1 p.m. on Monday next; the ninth series of shares will then be issued. The attention of those interested is directed to certain changes in the by-laws, which may be seen in our advertising columns. We are glad to see the general support which these societies meet witli here; their influence in fostering habits of economy is most beneficial to the community.

JTioht Signals,— We call the attention of those interested in maritime matters, to .a . Notice to. Mariners, in our shipping intelligence, of the night signals for steamers to be used in future at this port. Complimentary to Australia.— rAYe take the. following extraordinary paragraph. from a late number of a London journal :— " As there is still a great demand for maid servants in Australia, and. as good domestic servants in England can always obtain good situations and husbands without leaving the country, it is proposed that the promoters of female emigration should turn their attention to the reformed inmates of certain asylums, and thns obtain a certain number of servants and wives far above the average of no inconsiderable number of the present population of Australia. New Sooth Wales. — We extract the, following additional news from the Melbourne _ papers, :— A. man named M'Rae killed his father by striking him with a pick axe, near Armidale, on Saturdsy, 3 1st March. The murderer has been arrested. Two bushrangers have robbed a cattle dealer near Tumut. The newly discovered quartz reef near Sofala, has yielded 1,100 ounces of gold from eight tons quartz.. Awkward Omission. — Paris gossip lets off a rich joke on M. Emile de Girardin, -who recently gave a dinner in Paris to Abd-el-Kader, and during the conversation said, " I shall be happy to present you with my Two Sisters," meaning his new play. In translating, the explanation that it was M. .Girardin's play was. left out, and the Emir politely replied that " he would be very happy to accept the ladies, although his harem was quite full." There is at present living in Sweden- a young man aged nineteen, who is 9 feet 5 inches in height ; at eight years of age he was 5 feet 4 inches.

NO CHANGE GIVEN. PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY OF NELSON. mHE next MEETING for the .PAYMENT of _L SUBSCRIPTIONS, &c, will be held at the Temperance Hall, Bridge-street, on MONDAY next, April 16, 1565, at 1 o'clock. Stewards— Messrs. D. Burns, W. H. Barlow, and James Barton. The money will be offered at Auction at Half-past S o'clock p.m., subsequent to which, three persons will be elected as Auditors, to examine the accounts of the past year. Nominations will be received by the Secretary, on or before the 16th instant, of Shareholders willing and qualified to act as Directors in place of five Directors resigned, and of four whose term of office expires, but are eligible for re-election, viz. — Messrs. Barlow, Barton, Luckie, and Thornton. \V. BOUT, 289 Secretary. PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY. NEW BY-LAWS AS TO BONUSES, TRANSFERS, aud WITHDRAWALS. mHE following BY-LAWS, relating to the Monthly X Sales of the subscribed funds, and to further facilities as to investments and withdrawals, have been AGREED TO by ihe Directors, and are PUBLISHED for the INFORMATION of Shareholders : — Ist. — That from this date, the money sold by auction, be put up without any fixed bonus to holders of any Series. 2nd. — That shareholders having realised in one or more Series, will be allowed to repay the balance or balances standing to their debit, either by transferring to a New Series (the shares of the older Series being cancelled), or by cash, in all cases of transfer, the securities to, be approved of in the same manner as in new loans. 3rd. — That shareholders of unrealised shares will be allowed to withdraw with fuu. profit, subject to the Rules 18, 19, 20, and 21; a deduction beirg made of two shillings and sixpence per share, on all shares so withdrawn. 4th._That the rate of discount on all subscriptions paid in advance for a period of not less than Six Months, be at • the rate of £5 per centum per annum, from this date until further notice. By order, W. ROUT, Secretary. Hardy-street, Nelson, April 5, 1866. . 242 PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY. COMMENCEMENT OF THE NINTH HALF-YEARLY SERIES OF SHARES. "\TOTICE.— The NINTH SERIES of SHARES JLi of this Society will be ISSUED on, and date from, MONDAY, lGth April current. The ATTENTION" Of SHAREHOLDERS, and INTENDING Subscribers is requested to an announcement advertised to-day, notifying certain changes in the By-laws, &c. Applications for New Shares, &a, to be made to W. ROUT, Secretary. Hardy-street, Nelson, April 5, 1860, 243 NOW LANDING, ex ' Dona Anita,' from London, and ON SALE by the undersigned— fcf\ TONS of the best English HOUSE COAL. O \J Consumers of English Coal are recommended to lay in their winter stock, while they are now landin" from the ship. 162 R. G-. GIBBONS, Government Wharf. LABOR MAIiT, BRIDGE-STREET. LADIES and gentlemen residing in town will find it to their advantage to apply at the Labor Mart for servants. Persons in the country requiring labor will be immediately attended to on sending a communication to the Labor Mart, Bridge-street, Nelson. 29 SERVANTS. SERVANTS. A S Mrs. FLOOD is expected daily, persons that J\_ have not applied are requested to do so at once, to the Labor Mart. 278 WANTED, a Person qualified to act as SECRETARY and ENGINEER to the Board of "Woijks, Nelson. Salary, £2f>o per annum. The duties of the office, and other particulars, can be obtained by applying to the undersigned. Applications must be sent in on or before the 26th instant, addressed to' 1 ' . JAMES BENTLEY, Chairman, Board of Works. Nelson, April 12, 1866. 291 ■VXTANTED. an APPRENTICE. Apply at the YV " Office of this Paper. TXT ANTED, a Strong, Active LAD. as an ApW prenticeT TApply to J. M'VICAK, Nilestreet "West,.." , , 232

NOTICE. REMOVAL OF BUSINESS. THE BUSINESS of the undersigned will, on and after THIS DAY (Monday* March 5), be carried on in the PEEMISES lately occupied by Mr. A. W. Scaife, Bridge-street. THOMAS R. FISHER. Nelson, March 2, 18GG. - 27 MORRISON, SCLANDEIIS, & CO., ARE now daily opening their NEW AND FASHIONABLE GOODS, in DE APERY, HOSIERY, and HABERDASHERY, 77 Just arrived per ' Dona Anita.' NEW AND CHEAP SUMMER GOODS. JM. MEKEING-TON & CO. are now offering • the whole of their Summer Goods much below the usual prices, in order to effect a clearance previous to the arrival of a very large shipment of New Winter Goods shortly expected. 12 Cases of New Goods have just been received, Ex 'Tararua.' The Gentlemen's Department is most complete. Tweed and doeskin suits, and coats, vests, and trousers A very large assortment of new and cheap Crimean shirts have just been received White and regatta shirts, in men's and boys' sizes. Ties, collars, and handkerchiefs Hats in black Paris, and drab shell Fashionable low-crowned hats in immense variety Tuscan and rice-straw bats, fashionable shapes Merino shirts, pants, and drawers &c, &c, &c. J. M. MERKINC-TON & CO., WHOLESALE DRAPERS AND OUTFITTERS, Nelson. PIANOFORTES and HARMONIUMS Tuned, Regulated, and Repaired. li. B. WALCOT, Shelbourne-street. 201 N O T I C E. ALL Outstanding DEBTS, to the 1 st March, 1 8GG, due to the undersigned, must be paid on or before the 30th April, or legal proceedings will be taken for the recovery of the same. THOMAS CORBETT, Clothier and Outfitter, 272] Corner of Bridge and Trafalgar streets, Nelson. ALTERATION OF PREMISES. GIREAT CLEARING SALE OF CLOTHING, f" For One Month only. Note the Address — T. CORBETT, corner of Bridge and Trafalgar-streets, Nelson. 40 CHEAP CLOTHING! Cheap Clothing !— The cheapest house in town, S. M. SOLOMON, Trafalgar-street. 2GO JUST ARRIVED, per South Australian, u New Assortment of Jewellery, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Gold Watches, Gold Guards and Alberts, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Diamond and other Rings. A. HUNTER., Bridge-street, Nelson. 221 ' JEWELLERY. JEWELLERY. SELLING OFF, to make room for NEW STOCK, prior to Removal to New Premises (lately occupied by Messrs. N. Edwards & Co.), Trafalgar-street. o 6 9 E. MURKELL. BONNING TON'S PUEE SAGO PLOTJR, A Light, Nutritious, Farinacious Food for infants and invalids. Price, Is. per packet. G. BONNIN6TON, Trafalgar-street, Nelson. 153 THE MITRE HOTEL, Bridge-street, Nelson. THE above Hotel is now undergoing extensive improvements, and the undersigned begs to assure the public that no expense will be spared in rendering it second to none in Nelson. S. OWENS. 33 Proprietor. HIBERNIAN HOTEL, I-IAVELOCK. MRS. E. CODING, having just taken the above Hotel, intimates to the public that she is now prepared to accommodate Travellers in superior style. A First-class STABLE is attached to the premises, and a good supply of Corn, Oats, and Hay is always on hand. _ 208 ON SALE — True Cnlifornian Prairie Grass Seed, °s peril).; also Nelson Rye Gi*"3s and Cocksfoot.—WlLLlAM HALE, Tory ar.u Hardy-st. 248 CAST IRON bought by H. WAKEKORI), Solio Foundry, Bridge-street, at 3s. 6d. per cwt. Cash on delivery. I_l^ JUST RECEIVED, Two Hogsheads llollowave — Oval Boilers, Saucepans, Kettles, &c. W. C. WILKINS, Ironmonger, Hardy-street. 267

"VTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY J_ i For Fire, Marine, and General Insurance. *;. CAPirAL,.£2SO,OOO, with Unlimited Liability of the Shareholders. Fire Department. This Company undertakes the Assurance of Stores, Shops, and Buildings, in which trades are carried on, Dwellings, Farm-houses, &c. Merchandise and Goods of every description, Hay-stacks, Ships in harbor, in dock, and on slip, at Rates of Premium as advantageous to the interests of the Assured as those offered by any other office. Marine Dfpaktmekt. Ships insured for the voyage or time. Merchandise and Goods insured with and without particular average. Claims for loss or average payable by the Company three months after the settlement of the same, and made payable in London, Sydney, or Melbourne, if required. The Directors can confidently refer to the -wellknown character of the Company for liberality and promptitude in the discharge of claims, and would remind Assurers that this being a colonial institution, the whole of the profits are retained in the colony, instead of being transmitted to England. *** Forms of proposal and every information can be obtained at the office of the undersigned, or of any of the Company's Agents in ft tw Zealand, Sydney or Melbourne. 79 CURTIS BROTHERS, Agents. .TTICTORIA FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE V COMPANY.— Established 1849. Capital, £200,00u. and the VICTORIA LIFE and GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Capital, £2,000,000. Unlimited Liability of Shareholders. Head Offices: S-2, Collins-street East, Melbourne. Chairman : The Hon. Henry Miller, M.L.C. Fire, Marine, and Life Insurances effected at the lowest current rates. Forms of proposal, and every other information t« be had at the office of the undersigned, THOMAS R. FISHER, Agent for Nelson. Bridge-street. SS NOTICE TO SHIPPERS. INStTEAyCE O!S T MERCHANDISE TO THE GREY, lIOKITTKA, AND DULLER ItfYEES, WEST COAST. TTICTORIA FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE V COMPANY. The undersigned, as AGENT for the above Company, is prepared to INSURE GOODS shipped per steamer to the GREY, lIOKITIKA, and BULLED RIVERS, WEST COAST. THOMAS R. FISHER, Bridge-street. November 28. 9& COMMERCIAL AND GENERAL PRINTING OFFICES, BIIIDGE-STRKET, NELSON. R . LUCAS AND SON.. PRINTERS, BOOKBINDERS, BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, MACHINE RULERS. End ACCOUNT-BOOK MANUFACTURERS-. BOOK, PLAIN, and ORNAMENTAL PRINTING Executed at moderate charges. milE KELSON EVENING MAIL, published 8 Daily, at Four p.m. Price One Penny. SCALE OF ADVERTISEMENTS :— First Insertion, Three lines and under is. Six lines 2s. Nine lines 3s. For every additional line above mine ... 2il. For more than one Insertion. Three lines, 3s. 6d. per week lUs. per month. Six lines 7s. Od. „ 20s. „ Nine lines 10s. Oci. „ 30s. „ For longer advertisements, reduced rates. Advertisers are requested to send in their Advertisements not later than I!ai.l'"-i j ast Two p.m. Advertisers are requested to specify the number ot insertions on their Advertisements, or they will bf conlinued and charged until countermanded. LIST OP AGENTS. Stoke ... ... Mr. J, t ; mith. Hope ... ... W. Jessop. Wakefield ... ... Mr, E. Luoper. Fox-hill ... ... Mr. J. Grove. "VY'aimca West & Appleby M r. L. Ihon. Motueka and Uiwaka ... Mr. 11. butcliife. Wakapuaka ... ... Mr. J. Gilbert. Collingwood ... ... Mr. \V\ C. hiley. Taknka ... ... Mr. A. iJodson. Bridge Hotel... ... Mr. J. ISilcocks. R. LUCAS & SOxN Bridge-street. Nelson : Printed and Published by the Proprietors, It, Loca.B and Son Printers, &c, Bridge-street,