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New Zealand Colonist and Port Nicholson Advertiser, Volume I, Issue 83, 16 May 1843, Page 2

PORT NICHOLSON MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE, PUBLIC SCHOOL, AND LIBRARY. Annual Meeting, May 8, 1843. Cpl.;W. Wakefield, President, in the Chair. Moved* by 'his Worship the Mayor of Wellington, seconded by Mf. Sheriff St. Hill — That the Report now read be received and adopted. Moved by his Honor the Local Judge, seconded by Mr. Alderman Dorsett— That the following Gentlemen be appointed Officebearers for the ensuing half-year: — President , Col. W. Wakefield. I" Geo. Hunter, Esq., Mayor, J.P., Vice do. <1 W. Swainson, Esq., F.R.S., [W. Lyon, Esq., Aid. 'lVeasurer, John Howard Wallace, Esq. Secretary, Mr. John Knowles. fj. Featherstone, Esq., M.D., F. J. Knox, Esq., M.D., Mr. Alderman Scott, Rev. J. Woodward, W. B. Mantei.l, Esq., F.G.S., Committee, - Mr. Forster, .. Vincent, .. Dodd, .. Fellingiiam, .. S. Levy, .. Stafford, .. Reading, .. M'Kenzie, .. Jno. Duncan, .. Chapman. Moved by the Rev. Buttle, seconded by Mr* Alderman Scott — That in order to promote the utility of this Institution, and to place its benefits within the reach of those for whom it is especially designed, this meeting deems it advisable that the subscription should be reduced to ss. per annum, payable in advance. Moved by the Rev. J. Woodward, seconded by J. Howard Wallace, Esq.— That this meeting desires to express its thanks to His Excellency the Officer administering the Government, for the grant of a piece of ground for the purposes of the Institute, and also to the Principal Agent of the New Zealand Company, for the service he has at all times been ready to bestow to advence the general prosperity of the Institution. Moved by H. S. Knowles, Esq., seconded by his Worship the Mayor— . That the thanks of this meeting be given to Colonel Wakefield, for the very able manner in which he had presided over the meeting.

FOR AUCKLAND AND THE BAY OF ISLANDS, Calling at Poverty Bay, HpHE Schooner COLUMBINE , 68 -8- tons burthen, A. Strattan master; is expected daily, and will have imme - V diate dispatch for the above ports. ... freight or passage, apply to ' ' HORT, MOCATTA, & CO. Te Aro, May 12, 1843. For BOROUGH OF WELLINGTON, May 9, 1843. 5 HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, that I shall hold a Meeting for the Election of two Burgesses to fill the office of Auditors, in pursuance of the provisions of the Ordinance sth Vic., No. 6, Sec. 34, at the Exchange Rooms, Te Aro, on Thursday, the 18th inst. The election to commence at nine of the clock in the morning, and close at four of the clock in the afternoon of the same day. (Signed) GEO. HUNTER, Mayor.

Mr. JOHN HARRIS, Builder, respectfully informs the Gentry, and Public generally, that having disposed of his BrLk-field to Mr. Wilson of Manners Street, trusts they will favor his successor with that patronage he has hitherto received. All persons indebted to Mr. Harris are requested to pay the amount of their respective debts on or before the Ist of June next; and all persons having any claim on him, are requested to furnish their accounts for liquidation before that time. Apply at Mr. Harris’ Brickfield, Willis Street. May 9, 1843. PUBLIC SALE. Messrs, bethune & hunter will sell by Public Auction, ac Lambton Guay, on TUESDAY next, the 16th current, at half-past twelve o’clock, 8 Very Superior Dairy Cows, in milk and with calf, perfectly acclimated, having been some time in the colony, 1 Well bred Hereford Bull, 5 Acres of Land in Yule’s well known section at Ka-

ron, 2 Allotments of Town Acre No. 776, adjoining Sellars’ Dairy, commanding a run of the Town Belt, A new Bollock cart made to order, a Colonial-made Horse Dray; ALSO, 5 cwt. Wanganui Hams and Bacon, 6 hhds. Draught Ale, 10 casks Bottled Beer, 5 Barrels Golden Sherry, Blacksmiths’ Bellows, Anvils, and Tools, 10 bags Fine Sugar, 2 packages Slop and Fine Clothing, 4 Tent Bedsteads, and a variety of other goods and merchandize. May 12, 1843.