NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume I, Issue 51, 29 July 1874, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Immigrants per Eastern Monarch. — The families and single men by the above vessel may be engaged at the Addington depot on and after to-day, at 10.30 a.m.

Parish of Avonside. —A meeting of the parishioners will be heldjin the schoolroom to-morrow evening, at eight o’clock, to consider plans and estimates for additions to the parish church.

Rehearsal. —The last rehearsal for the Wesleyan Musical Festival to-morrow evening will take place at the church to-night, at 7.30 p.m. sharp;

St. John’s Entertainments.— An entertainment in continuation of the series now in course of being given at St. John s schoolroom, took place last night, when there was a good attendance, and a very good programme was gone through.

The Opera Company. —We understand that arrangements have been completed for a season of one month by Mr Allen’s English Opera Company at the Theatre Royal, commencing on November 2nd. During this season several novelties, including Farnie’s “ Nemesis,” and Herve’s “Le CEil Creve,” will be produced. The San Francisco Mail.—As will be seen by our advertising columns, the Cyphrenes will not leave Lyttelton till Thursday, at 1 p.m. She has been detained in Port Chalmers for one day to enable Dunedin merchants to reply to their letters. The mail closes in Christchurch at 11 a.m. on Thursday, and for late letters at 11.45 a.m. ; and for newspapers at 10.80 a.m. Quarantine Station.— The s.s. Moa proceeded to Camp Bay yesterday morning for the purpose of bringing over the immigrants ex Northampton, who have been at the quarantine station. They were sent through to Christchurch at once on their arrival at Lyttelton. The Moa then proceeded to the Eastern Monarch, and brought off some of her immigrants. Smith’s Combination Troupe. The programme of the previous evening was repeated to a capital house last evening, the De Castro family, Val Vose, Airec, and Mdlle Montebello, and Mr Vincent being loudly applauded in their various acts. To-night Mr Vose will introduce bis celebrated illusion, “ The Talking Hand,” and the other items on the programme are also very attractive. Volunteer Inspection.— A general inspection of the different volunteer companies by the colonel commanding the district took place last evening at the drill-shed. The Artillery, Engineers, City Guards, and cadet companies were paraded under their respective officers, and at the termination of the inspection the Artillery Company was put through gun drill, and the other companies through platoon and manual exercises and company drill. There was a very good muster throughout. Good Templarism.—A communication has been received by the last mail from the Right Worthy Grand Templar, enclosing the necessary authority, directed to Bro the Rev B. J. Westbrooke, for instituting a Grand Lodge for the Middle Island of New Zealand. It is probable that there will be two Grand Lodges instituted for the North Island.

The Kennedys,— There was a very good house last evening at the Oddfellows’Hall, when the Kennedy Family gave another performance. Mr Kennedy’s rendering of the humorous song of “ Hamo came oor gudeman” was irresistibly comic, as also was the convivial song of “ Sae will we yet.” The glees went capitally in the second part, especially Callcott’s beautiful “ Queen of the Valley.” In Lady Nairue’s exquisite song “ Oh, Rowan Tree,” Miss Margery was excellent. In the third part Mr Kennedy recited Outram’s poem, “The Annuity,” which created roars of laughter. To-night thei’3 is a capital programme, and Mr Kennedy recites Burns’ poem of “ The Twa Dogs.”

Lecture. —A lecture was delivered last evening by the Rev S. Macfarlane, at the United Methodist Free Church, St Asaph street, on “ Man’s origin and destiny,” Mr J. Caygill occupied the chair. There was a good attendance, and at the conclusion of a very interesting lecture a hearty vote of thanks was carried by acclamation to the rev gentleman. The proceeds are to be devoted to the school building fund.

Bridge over the Lower Avon. —A deputation composed of residents on both sides of the river waited on his Honor the Superintendent and Executive some few days since, with reference to the proposed footbridge over the Avon, for which money was voted at the last session of the Provincial Council. The deputation represented the inutility of a footbridge for their requirements, and the benefits that would be derived if a bridge were placed over the river in the vicinity of Hadley’s road, of sufficient width for the passage of carts. Full consideration was promised by the Government to the representations made by the deputation.

The New Licensing Act. —Under the provisions of the Licensing Act, 1873, it is stipulated by clause 10, that “ no person being the holder of a publican’s license issued under this Act, shall be entitled to have in, or upon the premises in respect of which the said license shall have been issued, more than one public bar for the sala of spirituous and fermented liquors therein ; and any person offending against this provision shall be held to be guilty of selling without a license, and liable on conviction thereof to a penalty of not less than £5, nor more than £50.” In the interpretation claue of the Act it is explained “ that the words ‘ public bars’ shall be deemed to mean, and include, any room, passage, or lobby, in any licensed publichouse open immediately to any street, highway, or public thoroughfare, wherein the public may enter and purchase any spirituous or fermented liquors.” It is thought by the police authorities here that some of the holders of licenses in Christchurch are contravening this clause, and five informations, which have been laid under it to try the question, will be heard in the Resident Magistrates’ Court to-morrow.

The first lady doctor in Holland has just passed her examination. The candidate was Miss Jacobs, and she has obtained her diploma at Groningen.