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Kumara Times, Issue 213, 9 June 1877, Page 2

The Literary Institute was opened la6f night, when a large number of subscribers ■ visited it, and expressed great satisfaction at its comfortable appearance and the large array of newspapers displayed on thp; tables. Some very excellent maps of the West Coast districts, &c., which are hanging- on. the f walla, .were also, noticed with- pleasure as. being' the “ right things j in the right place.” The room has a very i 'cosy appearance, and the large stove and ! matting combine to increase its attractions in such wefttheras we ate having:and may expect. It is, we are informed, the inten-: tion of the committee to have a formal opening on Thursday evening -neit, ;the arrangements for which are in course of preparation.

The Resident Magistrate’s Court is to be removed from Its present situation in order to make room for the Post and Telegraph offices. The moving will be commenced in about a fortnight's time, when the building will be conveyed bodily to its future position. The only portions of the structure that will be interfered with are the chimneys and the verandahs. The operation will take some days, and whilst it is in progress, the Clerk of the Court will hold his office in the building formerly occupied by him. Should it be necessary to hold a Court during, the .removal, it will probably be held in some large room in the neighbourhood.

A meeting of members of the Church of England was held lastnicht, at Bulatrode’s Hotel, for the purpose of electing churchwardens and vestrymen till next Easter. The Rev. H. ,T. C. Gilbert was in the chair, and nominated Mr Jonathan Clements as minister’s churchwarden. For the office of parishioner's churchwarden there were four nominations, which resulted in the election of Mr Walter Bishop. For vestrymen, thirteen names were proposed, from which seven had to be elected. Messrs Seddon, Birch, Armstrong, La Sanze, Ancher, Ward, and Harris were declared duly elected. The committee appointed to procure a suitable site, for the church bui'ding could not report definitely, several sites had been selected as suitable for the purpose, and thei committee stated, they- w.on\d , mpke the 1 necessary inquiries, and report definitely to the next mfeeting. The chairman referred’ to this - necessity r>f opening a Sunday ' School, and it was decided that steps be taken to carry out the object. A unanimous vote of thanks was accorded to the retiring committee f->r their past services in furthering church matters in this district. Before thoxslosc of the meeting the chairman announced !h--it the Rev. Mr Pascm, of Hokitika, would conduct. Mie usual services at the Theatre to morr =w, Sunday, at 7 p.m. By an adveriqemerft, it will he seen r hat the drapers of' Rnmara have determined to close at 8 o’clock on all nights

except Saturday. This is a step in the right direction and, the example may well be followed by other business people. Where all close, loss of trade cannot be caused to any, and too-close and continuous application to trade is not conducive to health.

At the Wesleyan Church, in Thirdstreet, the Revd, W. S. Harper will preach to-morrow. Services are at halfpast two and at seven p.m.

The attractions at the Adelphi Music Hall are really good, the proprietor having engaged a first-class array of talent. To-night being a “ speciality night,” no doubt there will be a crowded house. Everything , new is announced. Mr. J. H. Stewart will sing the “ Bellringer,” which has been sung with great success by him in other concert halls. Mr. J. Carroll is announced to appear In his “skating act;” also, In Negro and Irish impersonations. Messrs. Vivian and Stewart will sing that old—but not to be excelled—duett, “The minute gun at sea,” in which their voices are heard to much advantage. Mr. A. F. Vivian will sing, by particular desire, the “ Good-bye .at the door.” The whole entertainment will be conducted under the able management of Mr. C. Driscoll, whose name is a sufficient guarantee of excellence.

Our readers scarcely need reminding that the Lydia Howarde troupe open tonight at ' the Theatre Royal The .programme for this; evening . contains “ The kiss in the dark,” musical: selections from ibouffe opera, and the first act bf that most amusing comic-Upera Ohllperlo.” - The ' cbtbpany stay hear only a few nights, so no opportunity of seeing them shoiild bh lost.

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