bard, Esq.; Stuart Donaldson, Esq ,of Sydney, and many of the most influental city gentlemen. Tlie largo room was crowded by upwards of 300 people. The Chairman opened the proceedings by stating that he hoped the testimonial would be worthy of its recipient; and that as it was to be presented to her on the occasion of her departure for a land she had so much benefitted, she might bear with her something worthy of theirgood feeling towards her. (Cheers.) The right honourable gentleman dwelt on the merits, and ugqd the claims of Mrs. Chisholm at great length, amid the cheers of the meeting. Mr, Stuart Donaldson, of Sydney, and Robert Lowe, Esq., M.P., alluded to their personal observance of the good wrought in the Australian colonies by means of Mrs. Chisholm’s energetic efforts. Suitable resolutions were adopted, after which a subscription was made in the room, which was announced to have realised the large sum of about £9OO. After a cordial vote of thanks to the chairman, the meeting broke up.— Morning Advertiser, August 10.
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New Zealander, Volume 9, Issue 793, 19 November 1853, Page 3
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176Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 New Zealander, Volume 9, Issue 793, 19 November 1853, Page 3
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