The Eev. Mv Moqitß addressed the meeting in a short speech, interspersed with amusing remarks and soi'ie reminiscences. He was a supporter of such meetings as the one before him, as th'sy brought people of every religious denomination into social converge. He liked Port, Chalmers, and when there on a former occasion thought it one of the prettiest places he had ever visited, and trusted that he should become thoroughly acquainted with the people during tbe term of the ministration he had en tered upon. Captain Tatehell, of the May Queen, officiated most ably as master of 'the cere monies ; and, on the motion of Bishc]? ISTevil], received a cordial vote of thanks.
The meeting, a signal success from first to last, was subsequently addressed by the Rev. Mr Old^ .ham and the Bey. Mr Stanford, and terminated just ia time for the late train which left the Port for Dunedin at 11.30 o'clock.
of the heart aud dizziness. The morning was beautifully clear and calm, but the atmosphere was somewhat close, and the weather during the day proved very warm and oppressive. The earthquake was felt at the Heads. Our correspondent, writing on Saturday, says :—: — "Two very smart shocks of earthquake were felt afc the Heads this morning — one about 3.30 a.m. snd the other at 9 a.m. They caused everything to move in the different dwellings. The direction of the Bhocks could not be ascertained."

OAMARU.
