Christchurch, December 15.
The Rev. Father Henn6berry,» who has been conducting Catholic mission services at Rangiora, and lecturing;intemperance, has induced a large number to take the pledge. Over 306 signed yesterday. .! ••;T uesday, , Anniversary proceedings took place. Grand display of sports during the day. Ten thousand persons were present. In the evening a torch-light: procession ''' of town and country fire brigades took place, and a grand display of fireworks, witnessed by 15jOOO people. At the firemen's, dinner afterwards, it was stated that during the last seven years the property insured m the city against fire had increased from "■■■five hufidred thousand to fifteen hundred thous&nd.
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Manawatu Times, Volume III, Issue 18, 19 December 1877, Page 2
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