NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume VI, Issue 607, 30 May 1876, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Primitive Methodist Church Bazaar. —We have to call attention to this bazaar, being held to-day and to-morrow at the Music Hall.

The AkaroaMail.—We understand that a new paper is about to be established at Akaroa, under the proprietary of Mr Joseph Ivesi, late proprietor of the (freymouth Evening Star and Patea Mail newspapers The paper is to be of double-demy size, to be published bi-weekly ,and the first number is announced to make its appearance about the 4th of July. Mb Charles Bright.—This gentleman will give his farewell entertainment at the Colonists' Hall, Lyttelton,this evening. On this occasion he will be assisted by Mr and Mrs W. Hoskins, who have kindly proffered their services. The programme comprises the very successful lecture given recently here by Mr Bright on "A certain race of Barbarians," the recitation by Mrs Hoskins of Bell's poem, " Mary, Qaeen of BcotB," and Mr Hoskins' clever delineation of one of the unseen characters of Shakspeare, viz, Yorick, the King's jester. The entertainment, when given in the Oddfellows' Hall here, was one of the best we have had for a long time, and we doubt not that it will be equally successful in Lyttelton. Oddfellowship—At a meeting of the Loyal City of Christchurch Lodge, No 4602, held last evening in the Oddfellows' Hall, Lichfield street, a circular was read from Dr Pollen, enclosing a copy of a Bill which the Government propose to introduce in the approaching session of Parliament for amending the law relating to Friendly Societies, and asking to be favored with any suggestions from the lodge upon the subjects dealt with in the Bill. It "was resolved—- " That the following Brothers form a committee to act in conjunction with committees of other friendly societies in Canterbury—viz, Prov G. M. Taaffe, Prov C. S. Selig, P.PG.M.'s Napier and Grantham, P G.'s Thin, Jones, Bodger, and Chapman, N. G. Bradwell, and Bre H. Sawtell. Loyal Volunteer 'Lodge.—The annual dinner of the Loyal Volunteer Lodge, No 5428, 1.0.0. F., M.U., was held last evening in the Oddfellows' Hal), Montreal street South. About eighty sat down to a very excellent dinner, provided by Mr Willis. The chair was occupied by the Noble Grand, Mr Ward, and the vice by Mr H. Allard, P.O. Mr Henry Bryan, P.G., acting as croupier. The table having been cleared, the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were proposed and responded to in the customary hearty manner, as were also those of " His Excellency the Governor and the General Assembly of New Zealand," which latter, the chairman hoped, would, under the new state of things, prove of greater benefit even than it had done while provincialism was in the ascendant. The next toast was that of " The Superintendent and Executive." The chairman said His Honor had done the best he could for the province.—|_A voice His Honor is well enough, but we don't care for the men who are with him]. His Honor's health was then drank, but the Executive were omitted. The chairman next proposed, " The Grand Master and Board of Directors." The other toasts were, "The District Officers," " The Mayor and City Council," " The Sister Lodges," " Kindred Societies," " The Press," and "The Host." The intervals between the various toasts and responses were agreeably filled up with harmony, and the company separated shortly after midnight, having i spent a rery pleasant evening. !

WALTHAM WESXEYAN Chubch AnkiVEBSABT— The annual te* meeting took place on the Queen's birthday. After tea a public meeting was held, with the Bev W. Morley in the chair. Following the chairman's address was the presentation of a very handsome timepiece to Mr Bishop, upon his leaving Waltham, for his very efficient services as choirmaster. The Bev J. Berry, in making the presentation on behalf of the congregation, spoke in warm terms of Mr Bishop's perseverance, readiness and ability in connection with the other members of the choir, in making the congregational singing at Waltham second to none in the suburban places of worship. In the absence of Mr Bishop, Mr Cumberworth spoke a few words on his behalf in the way of thanks. The financial statement was hopeful, showing a balance in hand of £lO. A scheme was set on foot for liquidating the remaining debt upon the church of about £BO. Addresses were given by the Bev J. Berry and Messrs Cumberworth, Hall, and Connal. The choir sang in good style several suitable hymns during the meeting, and a very pleasant evening was closed by singing the National Anthem. Hororata.—A correspondent at Hororata writes :—A general church meeting was held in the Hororata Library on May 27th, at 7 p.m, to consider, amongst other subjects, the necessary steps to be taken to hold an entertainment, after the consecration of the church on June 7th, to consist of readings and music. In consequence of the heavy rain falling at intervals, the attendance was very small. The Rev H. G. Gould took the chair, and proceeded to say that after having used his best efforts to secure some assistance in carrying out the readings, <fcc, at the proposed entertainment on the 7th June, he had failed, and therefore he was afraid, as far as the entertainment was concerned, it must fall through. Mr Foantaine then proposed that—" There should be a luncheon held in the schoolroom after the consecration and confirmation services, on Wednesday, June 7th." Seconded by Mr B. Maffey, and carried. Proposed by Mr Fountaine, seconded by Mr Maffey—•« That a subcommittee be appointed to carry out the details of the luncheon, to consist of the two churchwardens and vestryman." Carried. The Hon John Hall proposed, and Mr Thome seconded—" That a portion of-the cemetery be set apart for the use of other denominations than the Church of England, as the only general cemetery was distant eight miles, and unfenced ; and that this resolution, of the Church of England members present at this meeting be forwarded by the chairman to the standing committee of this diocese, for their earnest consideration." Carried unanimously. The meeting then separated. The addition to the Hororata school, which will make it just double its original size, is progressing favourably, and will be completed in about a month. The threshing in this district is finished, with the exception of that of the Hon John Hall, and has been, on the whole, more favorable than the farmers expected, some of the wheat turning out forty bushels to the acre. The entire district, however, is in great want ot rain, as, with the exception of an occasional shower, we have had none. Our railway station at the Selwyn Bluff is to be henceforth called " Coalgate, at which place Mr Scott's new hotel is fast approaching completion.