VOLUNTEER NAVAL BRIGADE.

Southland Times, Volume I, Issue 62, 22 October 1864, Page 3

VOLUNTEER NAVAL BRIGADE.

A numerously-attended meeting of the supporters of the formation of a naval brigade for Invercargill took place last evening, in the office of Mr. John Macdonald, Esk-street. His. Honor the Superintendent occupied the chair The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed.. The Chaibjja^ then opened the proceedings with a few remarks, and informed the meeting that; although helciaew very Uttlf t>& the imkjiwt, h* 'ewl4 «it : hMt m\

them something which would interest them. From a paper received by the last .Northern... .mail,, he found that Colonel Balneavis, at Auckland, had decided that the naval brigade at Dunedin should take precedence over the rifle volunteers, and he (the Chairman) had no doubt but the same rule would apply in Tnvercargill. This announcement was received by those present with feelings of much gratification. Mr. Chapmak then moved that the scheme for the formation of the brigade be supported by the meeting, by those present putting their names now to the declaration which had been prepared by the committee, in order that it might be forwarded to Auckland by the first mail. Mr. Cousins seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. Those present then appended their names to the document. Captain Callow then moved that Mr. Wilson, late of H. M. steam sloop " Victoria," be appointed drill instructor, and also, that he be appointed commanding officer pro. tern. Captain Btjkee seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. Mr. Chapman then moved that the members pay a subscription of 2s 6d. per month to meet current expenses, until the appointment of Mr. Wilson be confirmed. _ ! Mr. Cousins seconded the motion. Carried unanimously. Mr. Wilson then tendered his thanks to the meeting for being selected as their drill instructor, and appointed Thursday morning next, at six o'clock, for the first meeting at drill. The place of meeting was in front of the Marine Hotel, Jettystreet. A Union Jack displayed from a pole will denote the place. j Mr. Wilson's name was added to the i Committee. Votes of thanks to the chairnan, and to Mr. M'Donald, for the use of his office, terminated the proceedings.