NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume I, Issue 39, 15 July 1874, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Telegraphic Communication.— We are unable to furnish our readers with any telegraphic intelligence from the North, as up to the time of our going to press the communication had not been restored. Immigrants per Ship Hereford.— The single women who have arrived by the above vessel, may be engaged at the Immigration depot at Addington on Friday next, and families and single men on Saturday.

Acclimatisation.— The whole of the deer and kangaroos have been at last removed from the Domain enclosure, the planting of which has been delayed so long in consequence of the great difficulty experienced in the capturing of the animals. Theatre Royal. “ Uncle Tom’s Cabin ’’ was repeated last evening, when there was a fair house. To-night Mr 0. Burford takes his benefit, when a very attractive bill will be presented, which, with the popularity of Mr Burford with theatre goers, should draw a full house.

The Education Rate,—An important decision respecting payment of the education rate was made yesterday in the Resident Magistrate’s Court. His Worship decided that where a householder paid the rate in the district he resided, he was not liable for payment of the rate for his business premises in another district.

Kaiapoi Volunteer Fire Brigade.— At a meeting of this brigade, held on Monday evening, Mr Superintendent Eckersley stated he had appointed the following officers for the steam engine:—R. W. Smith, foreman; G. H. Blackwell, branchman; G. Pearce, assistant-branchman; and J. Linklater, engineer: for the hand engine—A. T. Clark, foreman; W. Taylor, branchman; H. Keetley, assistant-branchman; and F. Baker, assistant engineer. The members of the brigade were then selected to man each engine. The petition to the Assembly in favour of exempting firemen from serving on juries was signed by each member of the brigade.

St. John’s Entertainment.— The usual weekl j parochial entertainment took place last evening in St John’s schoolroom. The Rev H. C. M. Watson presided. Considering the muddy state of the streets, there was a very fair attendance, and the following programme was given in a very creditable manner :—Pianoforte solo, “ Waltz ” (Tito Mattei), Mr R. .Searrell; song, “ Her bright smile haunts me still,” Mr Walcot, (encored) ; song, “ In happy moments,” Mr W. Anthony ; song, “ Killarney,” Miss Winter ; song, “ Excelsior,” Rev E. A. Lingard ; song, “ Silver chimes,” Miss Cole ; reading, “ Mrs Caudle’s lectures,” Kev H. C. M. Watson ; song, “ Ten minutes too late,” Mr W. Anthony, (encored) ; song, “ Home, sweet home,” Miss Winter; reading, “ Generalship,” Mr D. Craig ; song, “ Love and courage,” Rev B. A. Lingard ; song, “ 1 love not the willow,” Miss Little, (encored); song, “ Kind words,” Mr W. Anthony. Mr K. Searrell presided at the pianoforte. The Rev Mr Watson, in returning thanks to those ladies and gentlemen who had taken part in the entertainment, said that though they would not look at this matter from a financial point of view, he was sure that those present could not but feel satisfied at hearing some fifteen songs and pieces for Gd. Some little delay had occurred that evening in commencing punctually at halfpast seven, but this would be avoided in future.

Templeton Ploughing Match.—The annual ploughing match at Templeton will take place on Wednesday, August sth, on Mr A. Wilson’s property, adjoining the Yaldhurst pound.

Ashburton. —Our readers will remember that a little while ago a petition was forwarded from a number of the Ashburton ; residents to the Minister of Public Works, through the Provincial Secretary, praying that no embankment be made on the north side of the Ashburton river. The following - reply was yesterday received by Mr Lechner. terbury, N.Z.. 10th July, 1871; Sir,—l have the honor to enclose herewith copy of a letter from the Honorable the Colonial Secretary re memorial ‘railway embankment at Ashburton,’ and to request that you will be good enough to communicate the opinion expressed therein by the Engineer-in-Chief, to those persons who signed the petition. I have the honor to be, sir, your most obedient servant, C. H. Williams, Assistant-Secretary; for Secretary for Public Works. Mr Wm. Lechner, Ashburton.” “ Colonial Secretary’s Office, Wellington, 26th June, 1871. Sir,—l have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 28th April, forwarding a petition from certain land owners in the Ashburton district, who point out the probability of an overflow of the Ashburton river being caused by the embankment raised in connection with the railway works now in progress, and to state that before returning a reply it was deemed desirable the Chief-Engineer should again make a personal inspection of the locality. This further inspection having been made by Mr Carruthers during his recent visit to the South, he has reported that he is decidedly of opinion that no danger need be apprehended from, the railway works now in course of construction. I should feel obliged if your Honor would communicate Mr Carruthers’ opinion to the memorialists. I have the honor to be, your most obedient servant, (signed) Daniel Pollen. To his Honor the Superintendent. Canterbury.”