mens of Australian gold, experiments in telegraphy and pneumatics, musical performances, and reading of papers.
Lectures in connection with the institution were delivered "on the uses of the Atmosphere" by Garrett: "The Anglo-Saxons" by Mr. George Dawson: "Artificial Light" by Mr. Banks; "Living British Poets" by Rev. H. J. Piggot; and a very intellectual lecture by the talented Mrs. Balfour on "Lights in the Dark Ages". Also on "Voltaic Electricity" by Mr. John Banks; "The Catacombs of Rome" by Mr. W. Culverwell: and on "Successful Men and how they mounted the ladder" by Mr. W. D. Lucas-Shadwell. An entertainment was given on Feb. 7th Messrs. and Miss Williams on behalf of the Institution, which was below par and unremunerative.
Other Lectures
At the Music Hall, on July 22, a lecture was delivered on "British Columbia" and £27 15s. was contributed by a small audience.
The well-known lecturer Henry Vincent delivered a lecture on the 26th of September, his subject being "Our Young Men and Young Women": and on the following evening, on "Social Foibles of Englis Life."
The Rev. W. M. Punshow delivered an eloquent lecture on "Science Literature and Religion" on the 28th of September.
The Rev. Dr. Cumming, the popular lecturer and prolific author, delivered two lectures in the Market Hall, for aiding the funds of the "Special Mission to Roman Catholics in Great Britain in connection with the Protestant Reformation Society". The first lecture on March 1st was "The Bible: its scientific objections, difficulties and general adaptation", and the second, on the following day was "The Church, its nature, functions and ministry". On both occasions the room was crammed long before the time announced for commencing. Both addresses were of an eloquent and instructive character. The amount of money collected at the two meetings was £40 5s. 8d. When describing the lecture on the Apocalypse by Dr. Cumming at St Leonards on the 16th of November, it should have been added that on the preceding afternoon the Rev. Dr. addressed an overflow audience on "The Last Prophecy of Daniel". He believed we were living in the Saturday evening of the world's history - on the verge of the Millenium Sabbath; and he advised us to be prepared, in any event.
Bank Dividend
On the 12th of April a second dividend was announced of 1/- in the separate estate of Tilden Smith, of the Hastings Old Bank, and a third dividend of 1/6 in that of Mr. Francis Smith. Also a second dividend of 4¾d in the estate of Mr. S. Morgan, wholesale grocer.
