... lecture for the new year in connection with the Young Men's Christian Association was delivered at the Beneficial Society's Hall. Kent-street, Portsea, on Tues- day evening, by Mr. John Lee, ot London, the subject being Personal Adventures in New Zealand. ...

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... M. Wells was nominated as chairman for the ensuing year, but, having declined to serve, his name was withdrawn, and Mr. W. Kent, the late Vice- Chairman, was elected as his successor, Mr. Whitcomb being appointed to fill the vice-chair. The charge against ...

... and WI'orks.-The Mayor; Aldermen Sheppryd, RiJoutt, and Batchulor; aIesqrm. R. Bitclelr. Grov,-s, Miller, W. Kent, HF-rby, Cousinf , Blake, Boot r, Ent, Martm Palme, Rice, G Yo and Gibbs. Botn Auus , Youngl Paler, Rice, ?? May; Aldermen Hellard Dore, and ...