NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume I, Issue 54, 1 August 1874, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

R, M. Court. —There was a clean sheet at the Resident Magistrate’s Court this Concert. —A concert will be given by the Orchestral Society at the Oddfellows’ Hall, on Thursday, Oth August.

The Domain Bill. —We understand that a telegram has been received from Mr Wynn Williams to the effect that the Domain Bill is doomed in the Upper House. Nominated Immigration. —Applications for nominated passages were forwarded from the Immigration Office, Christchurch, by the out-going San Francisco mail, for 150 persons, representing 132 J adults.

St Luke’s Entertainment. —An entertainment in continuation of the series in course of being given in connection with St Luke’s parish took place last evening in the school-room, when there was a large attendance. A good programme of readings, music, &c, was gone through satisfactorily.

Oddfellowsiiip. —The annual ball of the Loyal Benevolent Lodge, 1.0.0.F.M.U. will be held on Tuesday evening next in the new hall, and frotn the success attendant on former gatherings of this nature connected with the lodge, those present will no doubt thoroughly enjoy themselves. Entertainment.— The opening of the new West Christchurch district school will be celebrated by an entertainment consisting of vocal and instrumental music, readings and recitations, to take place on Thursday next. During the evening addresses will be delivered by Messrs H. J. Tancred, audC. 0. Bowen.

Theatre Royal.— There was a very good house last evening, when the Smith Combination Troupe save another of their clever performances. To-day the mid-day performance will be given, under the patronage of Lady Wilson. In the evening an entire change of programme is announced, including new acts by Airec and by the De Castro Family, new songs by Mdllc Montebello and Mr Vincent, and Mr Vose’s latest illusion, the talking hand. On Wednesday Mr Smith has arranged to give an afternoon performance at Suunyside, commencing at 2 p.m.

The Kennedy Family. —This talented family gave their farewell entertainment to the Lyttelton people, at the Colonists’ Hall last night. The attendance was very good, and from first to last the performers carried the audience with them. Mr Kennedy was in good voiee, and told his strange stories in his usual rollicking manner, making even the demurest present laugh in spite of themselves. At the conclusion of the entertainment, Mr Kennedy bade his supporters a hearty farewell, giving them an account of his intended route home to Scotlond, and telling them that he hoped to meet them once again before he finally quitted his professional career, S.S. Tararua. —In coming up to the Gladstone wharf this morning, the Tararua had too much way on her, and her bowsprit struck the Ballochmyle iust forward of the poop at the gangway, penetrating the iron plate, and tearing it away. The Tararua’s bowsprit and figure-head were carried away, and considerable damage was done to one of the Ballochmyle’s boats. We are glad to hear, however, that the Tararua’s damage is merely superficial, and will not interfere with her sailing South, which she will do at four p.m. to-day. Improvements to Park Terrace. — About twenty immigrants were put on to this work yesterday, and it is intended to put on about twenty move next week. The work of cutting has been commenced at the Carlton bridge, and by the aid of drays and wheelbarrows the soil is being removed and thrown into the hollows. It is contemplated to form a footpath on one side 15ft wide as far as Armagh street, and a walk along the river of same width, 'leaving a good wide road for traffic in the centre. The walk on the river side will bo sloped, and it is probable that the ungainly looking trees now growing on the river bank will be removed and substituted with shrubs, as a number of the inhabitants have expressed themselves willing to contribute sufficient for that purpose. The chairman of the works committee (Cr Bishop) was present during a portion of the day.

Lyttelton Colonists’ Hall. —An entertainment in aid of making improvements in the stage and proscenium of the Colonists’ Hall, Ly t tel ton, was kindly gmn by the Christchurch Foresters’ Amateur Dramatic Society on Thursday evening. The entertainment was divided into two parts, the first consisting of songs and recitations, and the second of the farce of the “Spectre Bridegroom. The farce was amusing, Messrs T. Hobbs and A. Inglesou as Dickory and Paul being very good. The attendance was very small, only £'! 3s being taken, which will not cover expenses. This was in a great measure owing to the counter attractions in Christchurch,

Poultry Association. —A meeting of the managing committee was held at Warner’s Hotel last night, Prcsem—Messrs J. Gould (chairman), G. A, Reade, 1 Williams, E. S. Leversedge, T. Stapleton, E. Rees, J. Todd, W. Calvert, G. A. Macquarru, and Walker, hon sec. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Messrs E. Bees and D. McCallura were appointed judges of game, Malay and bantams. The question of a hall to hold the shov in was again discussed, and it was finally determined to hold the exhibition in the Oddfellows’ Hall. Messrs E. Rees, Williams, and the hon sec were appointed a sub-committee to make arrangements for erecting the show pens, &c. The question of holding an art union of poultry, &c, similar to the one held last year was discussed, and as a large number of prizes was offered, it was decided to hold another one this year. After some routine business had been transacted, the meeting adjourned.

.A karoa Dramatic Society.—TKs society gave their second repff.aAta.tiou for the season in the Town Hall evening last to a comfortably filled hoitw.. The first piece selected was the old favorite, the “ Village Lawyer,” Mr T. Parsons taking the part of the lawyer, and Mr Sims that of Snarl. Mr Sims played and looked the part excellently, while Mr G. A, Olron’s make up and acting as Sheepface was uncommonly good. The other parts were respectably filled, and the whole went without a single hitch. This was followed by the rollicking Adelphi farce of '‘Binks the Bagman,” Mr H. Budge as Binks looking and acting the part to perfection, the other members of the company supporting him in a manner that showed all had given great attention to getting up their parts. The society may be congratulated upon this their second appearance, as everything went smoother, and the prompter was not so audible in the front of the house as on a previous occasion. Two fresh pieces are in preparation for next appearance, but we think the public would not object to another visit of Mr Binks. The proceeds, about £l2, after necessary charges, will be handed to library funds.