The first anniversary of the opening of the Temperance Hall took place on Friday evening, when a free ten-meeting was provided in the Hall, by the patronesses of the Society. Shortly after 7 o'clock the assemblage—mostly sailors from the meu-of-war and the merchant vessels in harbour—numbering over a hundred and thirty, sat down to the plentifully supplied tables, a band of amateurs playing lively airs during the meal. At its conclusion, the room was cleared for the public meeting, over which Admiral Shadwell, on tle motion of the President, Mr. 0. P. Blethen, presided.
The Cuarnatan rose to address the meet~ ing amid great cheering. He said they had met together that evening tocommemorato the opening of the Hall. This day twelve months, he had the plessure of occupying the same honourable position he now held, on which occasion he was ably sup-
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