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Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle, Volume I, 26 March 1842, Page 9

AT a Meeting of tbe Street Committee, held March 24th, at the Surveyor's office, rXBBBNT, England, Capt. Stephens, Mr. Graham, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Greaves, Mr. Tytler, Mr. Mac Shane, Mr. Valle, Mr. Patchett.Mr. J Wakefield.Capt. Richardson, Mr. - - Young, Mr. H. A. Thompson, Esq.. in the Chair :— Minntes read and confirmed^ - Discussion resumed on Mr. Young's motion at the last meeting. Moved by Mr. Young, and seconded by Mr. Valle : That it ii the opinion of this Committee that the principle of choosing names with a view to paying compliments to mdividuals, ought to bo repudiated. Moved by Mr. Graham, as an amendment, and seconded by Captain Wakkhkld : That tbe Committee proceed, in. toe first instance, to choose names to commemorate the career of Nelson, and that the succeeding names beat the discretion of tbe Committee. After an animated discussion, the Committee divided : For Mr. Graham's amendment 6 For, Mr. Young's motion . .- 5 Majority for the amsndnVKtft 1 MovesHsy JMff Ki<.'haxp.son? *nti sAondod hv Mr. ri»\c 11 Shawm: / That no names be selected whicE wul serve to perpetuate the recollection of Copenhagen. Moved by Mr. Gxeavks, a an amendment, and seconded by Mr. Gbaham : , That the reserve for the ' Barracks and Parade Ground be called Copenhagen 'Mount: — Votes for the amendment 8 For the original motion 3 Majority for Mr. Creaves's amendment 5 The Committee then proceeded to adopt the following names, which ore inscribed^on the Surveyor's plan :—: — •Trafalgar Square Fort Calvi Trafalgar Street, North Aboukir Battery Trafalgar Street, South Aglionby Point Nile Street, East The Heights.lof Agamemnon. Nile Street, West Victory Square The Hallowell Cemetery St. Vincent Street The Haven Cemetery Vanguard Street The Market Hardy Street The Fish Market • Collingwood Street The Cattle Market Copenhagen Mqunt Mount fcintoul The Haven Road • The Arrow Rock Bridge Street Green Point Weimaa Street Fifeshire Island Cook's Bluff Fort Bastia ■ Moved by Captain WAXsriKLn, and seconded by Mr. , Yocng : That Mr. Todd be requested to join the Committee. (Signed) H. Augustus Thompson, Chairman. J. Gbkaves, Hon. Secretary. AT a Meeting of Emigrants on board tbe J&ary Anne, bound to New Zealand, held on Monday, January 10, 1842, for the purpose of considering and deciding upon the expediency of establishing in the settlement of Nelson a BENEFIT CLUB, or Friendly Association, William Cckling Young, Esq., in the Chair; The following Resolutions were proposed and carried : — - I.i Moved by Mr. G. Saundbbs ; seconded by Mr. R. Boddington : That, inasmuch as it is desirable at all times to provide for the cuualties and contingencies of the future out of the abundance or sufficiency of tbe present, as the habit of -selfreliance is destroyed when men are accustomed to look for assistance, in time of need, either from individual charity or public provision ; and as it appears to be especially the interest of persons belonging to the industrious classes, in case of their being disabled ior work by age, sickness, infirmity, or accident, or in tbe event of death, to secure for their fami. lies a maintenance out of a fund which they themselves have, contributed 'to raise ; this meeting is of opinion that the formation of a Society in the Colony of Nelson, founded on the principles of mutual aid and friendly combination, and having for its object the support of its members when at any time unable to follow their usual employment, and of their families in the event of their own death, would be a measure of public importance and utility. 3. Moved by Mr. Vincbnt ; seconded by Mr. Packman : That a committee, with power to add to their number, be now appointed, for the purpose of making preliminary arrangements for the formation of' the proposed Society ; that they be lcqueated to procure tbevaccescion of such influential persons as may appear likely to give weight ,to- the under* taking; ana that, for the preseut, the Committee -be composed of the following persons :— Mr. Mac Rea Mr. C. Vincent Mr. Hopton . Mr. R. Boddington Mr. T. G. Saunders Mr. Elliott Mr. W. Curling Young - Mr. Fuller Mr. J. Bathe Mr. GUI Mr. G. R. Richardson 3. Moved by Mr. Towxbb ; seconded by Mr. Vincent : That Mr. J. G. Saunders be requested to act as Honorary Secretary to the Committee. 4. Moved by Mr. Packman; seconded byMr. Vincent: That the Committeo be :equested to take especial core that the preliminary arrangements for the formation of tbe So-ciety-be mode with a view to prevent any future question as to the legality of its proceedings. 5. Moved by Mr. G. R. Richakoson; seconded by Mr. Fullkk : That this meeting is desirous of recording its opinion that it would be desirable to form eventually, in connection with the projected Society, an Institution for the purpose of diff lining among its members Literary and Scientific Informs, tion, by means of a Beading Room, a Public Library, the, delivery of Public Lectures, and by buch other means as may hereafter appear expedient. 0. 'Moved by Mr. C. Elliott ; seconded by Mr. Mac Rba That the Committee be requested to take the proper means for conrenixg a Public Meeting as soon as may be found convenient after the arrival of "the main body of colonists at Nelson, in order to consider and determine upon the best means of carrying into effect tbe intentions of the present meeting. 7. Moved by Mr. Mac Rxa j seconded by Mr. Follkx That the tnanks of this meeting be voted to the Chairman. William Ccbxikg Young, Chairman. J. G. Saosdxbs, Hon. Secretary. In compliancy with the 6th Resolution, a Public Meeting will beheld iv front of the Examiner office, on Saturday, April 9, at three o'clock in the afternoon. A copj of the Regulations to be proposed- may be seen at the office of this paper. C VINCENT, Ladies and Gentlemen's • Boot and Shoe Maker, near Mr. Howroyd's Store, respectfully solicits the • patronage of the inhabitants of Nelnon, confidently trusting that, from the long experience he has had in the various branches of his business, and by paying ima>ed»te attention to the orders he may receive, he will secure a continuance of the favours of those .who may osce fcononr him with H i *^r. i * nJ in*n < if ■ Ladies and Gentlemen's Leather and Cork. Clogs made to order. Repairs neatly executed. NJ. Good workmen wanted.