South Canterbury Times. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1880. NEWS OF THE DAY.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2375, 27 October 1880, Page 2

South Canterbury Times. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1880. NEWS OF THE DAY.

Owing to the increased passenger rates the railway line, the residents of the suburban townships between Dunedin and Port Chalmers are projecting tramways. The Church Bazaars were open till a late hour last evening, and both of them were well patronised. 'The takings at the St. Mary’s Bazaar, in the Queen’s _ Hall, amounted to nearly £IOO, the building at night being crowded. At the Primitive Methodist Bazaar an excellent trade was done and a satisfactory sum was netted. The proceedings were also enlivened by the Volunteer Artillery Band, who played a number of choice selections. To-day, although the town was almost depopulated by the Agricultural Show, the Bazaars were fairly patronised, and in the evening, doubtless, a roaring trade will be done, “Cramond Brig” and “ Pinbehind” formed an attractive bill of fare at the Theatre Royal last evening. The house down stairs was crammed, and company and audience appeared on excellent terms. In the domestic drama M. Mack De Alexander and Mr G. Herbert gave a graphic representation of the two principal characters, Jock and Tibbie Howieson, Mr Love gave a powerful but almost two serious impersonation of the Merrie Monarch, and Mr Wilkinson, as the bearded lady,' threw a ludicrous tinge on the drama which it would have been better without. “ Pinbehind’ is ah adaptation of “Black-eyed Susan ” slightly burlesqued, with the gems of H.M.S. Pinafore introduced. The incidental music was fairly rendered, especially ; the instrumental the instrumental portion under Messrs Langdon (violinist) and Webber (pianist). Mr Love was in capital voice, and rendered “ Children of your own,” a new motto song, with much expression. Miss Lizzie Morgan, Miss Amy Johns, and Miss Lawrence acted and sang with vivacity. Mr Herbert, as William’s mother, looked an admirable Widow Twaiikey, and Mr Alexander, as the Admiral, gave a good account of his vocal powers. The double bill was rather a long one for an evening’s entertainment, but the audience evidently enjoyed it. This evening “ Pinbehind " and “ Doing for the Best ” will be placed on the stage.

A supplement accompanies this issue, containing a full report of the lecture on Co-operation, delivered last evening by Mr Wm. Bateman, under the auspices of the Farmer’s Co-operative Association. It is said that the Government contemplate dealing with Te Whiti in a way that will end the Maori difficulty. Friendly overtures will be made, failing which the prophet will probably be voted a nuisance and run to earth like a badger. The Southland live moa is a myth. New Plymouth is in a state of bog. The lively press telegraphist intimates that the natives are planting potatoes at Parihaka, and a bullock dray is fast in the mud. The Timaru section of the Opawa immigrants will arrive by the last train from Christchurch at 8.15 this evening. They comprise 35 single women and two families. There are rumors that Mr George McLean M.H-R. for Waikouaiti, who is a shrewd financier in his way, will be chosen by the Government to fill tire post of Agent General if not permanently at least until a suitable successor to Sir Julius is found;