NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume I, Issue 67, 18 August 1874, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY

Wesleyan Church.— Mr R. Searell has been appointed to the post of organist to the Durham street Wesleyan Church. Parish of St Luke’s.—A meeting of the parishioners of St Luke’s will be held this evening, in the schoolroom, at half-past 7. Advance Lodge, Waltham —A summoned meeting of this lodge will be held in the Colombo road schoolroom this evening at half-past seven o’clock. Eakaia Bridge. —lt is intimated that this bridge will be closed for ordinary traffic Until further notice on and after the 24th instant. Telegraphic. —The telegrams containing the continuation of the important debate now going on, were given in at Wellington at 9 this morning. We received the first two sheets at 12.20. Comment is unnecessary. Canterbury Railways. —On and after Monday next, an alteration will be made in the time tables on the different lines of railway. The altered time table appears in our adverti ing columns. California Minstrels. —These artists make their first appearance in Canterbury to-night at the Colonists’ Hall, Lyttelton. On Thursday evening they will open in Christchurch at the Theatre Royal. Rakaia and Ashburton Line.— The Secretary for Public Works intimates that the line between Rakaia and Ashburton, will be open for passenger and goods traffic, on and after Monday, 24th inst. Educational Meeting. —A meeting of the householders in the Addington district, will be held this evening in the schoolroom, Selwyn street, to consider the action of the school committee in closing the district school at Addington. St Michael’s. —The first of a series of entertainments connected with the parish of St Michael and All Angels, will be held tomorrow evening at the new Oddfellows’ Hall. A capital programme is in course of preparation for the occasion. The New Government Buildings.— Drawings of the elevation of the new Government buildings proposed to be erected in Cathedral square are now on view at Mr Clarke’s, bootmaker, High street, and at Mr Gee’s, confectioner, Colombo street. The San Francisco Mail. —lt is announced in our telegraphic news from Wellington, that no San Francisco mail will be despatched this month. According to the time table, the next Suez mail will leave Wellington on August 28th. and the Bluff on September Ist. Melbourne Cup.— lt will be seen, as we surmised, that Lurline is not scratched for the Melbourne Cup, her name not appearing in the official list of horses struck out; in addition to which, we have received a telegram from Mr Henry Redwood stating that the mare has not been scratched. It seems, from our Melbourne telegrams, that she will not go to Sydney, but will remain to complete her preparation at Flemington.

Local Industry—At the sitting of the Board of Education yesterday a sample of locally manufactured ink was submitted by Messrs Cook and Ross, and was tried by the members of the Board. The trial so far proved satisfactory, and the Board instructed the secretary to procure a gallon for further trial.

Death op a Child at Rangiora. —lt was reported to the police that a female child aged six months, belonging to Mr Charles Hill, Rangiora, had been found dead in bed on Monday morning. It slept with its parents, who had got up early, but at 9.30 a.m. the mother, returning to dress the child, found ic dead. An inquest will be held.

The City Rates. —lt was stated last night by Cr Ick, that the majority of the ratepayers were not aware that it was necessary for them to pay their rates when the notice was served on them, failing that, it should be paid into the office within fourteen days, as only one demand was necessary, and serving the notice amounted to a demand. Cr Bishop said it was the duty of the collector to make a formal demand when serving the notices.

Vestry Meeting. —A meeting of the Vestry of the Holy Trinity Church, Lyttelton, was held on Friday evening last. The subject of a mortuary chapel being required in the cemetery was brought forward. Mr Graham reminded the meeting that he had previously offered a piece of land to be raffled for, the money raised to be devoted to the building of the said chapel. Mr Phillipsthe hon secretary of the vestry, was in, structed to write to the church steward relative to deeds relating to church property in Lyttelton.

Benefit. —Mr J. W. Smith, of the Combination Troupe, takes his farewell benefit this evening at the Theatre Royal. During his lengthened career as a caterer for public amusement, Mr Smith has been the director of almost every kind of “ show” business from dogs and monkeys—said by Rose Evans to be considered the acme of amusement by Christchurch folk—up to Italian Opera, and has always won the respect and esteem of those with whom his business has brought him in contact, His spontaneous offer of a benefit to Captain Hart’sjwidow and children shows that he possesses a generosity not often met with in the profession, and we hope the playgoing public will give him a bumper house to-night.

Musical. —Mr Luscombe Searell, who will be remembered in musical circles here as a pianist of some ability, has sent us a fantasia composed by him on Offenbach’s air, “The Bold Gendarmes,”in“ Genevieve de Brabant,” which was made such a feature here by the clever acting of Messrs Rainford and Vernon during the opera season. The composition is an exceedingly brilliant one, the theme being embellished with very florid runs and crescendo passages. Mr Searell has been very successful with it, a first edition having been sold in a short time ; and not only has he composed several smaller pieces, but is about to produce an English opera, called “ Constance,” in Sydney. The fantasia under notice is dedicated, by permission, to Sir Hercules Robinson, Governor of New South Wales, and was played by the composer at the Exhibition Concert, in April last.

Immigrants to Timaru. —In an article on the subject of the employment of immigrants at Timaru the Herald says : —As regards the subject of the whole discussion, we can only say that from all quarters we hear the cry for labour ; Mr Tripp’s letter in our columns this morning echoes it; and the justice of it is confirmed by the evidence of the immigration officer, who, beset by contractors and employers of all kinds, has asked the Government to send 150 men as quickly as possible, and has asked in vain ; and who, from bis undoubtedly reliable experience, is convinced that, as soon as larger barrack accommodation is provided, three or four shiploads of suitable immigrants would readily be absorbed in the district, with mutual benefit to themselves and the inhabitants.

Political, Our Wellington correspondent telegraphs last night : —“ The debate on the abolition of the North Island provinces was resumed by Mr Reeves, who made a poor speech, hesitating very much at the commencement, but warming up as he proceeded, and concluded by moving the previous question. Mr Murray has given notice of a further amendment, but the previous question having been moved no amendment can be put. It is tolerably well ascertained that the Government have a majority of over a dozen. Mr Harrison and Mr Shephard have pronounced in favor of the Government. Major Atkinson spoke in favor of the resolutions, but mainly answered Mr Reeves. Mr Curtis spoke against, Mr McGillivray for, and Mr Thomson was speaking against when the hour of adjournment arrived. Mr Stafford is due here to-morrow, and is expected to make a strong speech in favor of the resolutions. The debate is expected to last the best part of the week. The division will probably take place about Friday. Mr Macandrew will move the adjournment of the debate this evening, The galleries of the House were crowded this afternoon, and flic utmost interest manifested.”

The Greenstone Rush— The West Const Times gives the following particulars regarding the Greenstone rush :—“ We have been favored by Mr Commissioner James with the following Greenstone items, picked up by him on a recent visit, A fifth share in one of the block claims was recently sold for £lB, and the party struck gold on Thursday. The owners of the third claim from the prospectors are busy making paddocks, A store, a bakery, and a blacksmith’s shop are in course of erection, with every prospect of doing a good business. The Big Shaft Company has commenced driving from the face of the terrace. Sixteen claims are on good gold, and there are thirty othei different parties at work. Should all of these strike gold, as is most probable, -work will be commenced in earnest. The ground is marked off a long distance on either side of the prospectors. The middle shaft in the back ground was down 80ft on Friday last, and Barrett and party were down about 40 feet. In the Warden’s Court on Thursday two parties obtained permission to drive under the prospector’s claim to reach their back claim. Several objections were urged by the prospectors, but the Warden (Mr Revell) granted the application, No less than forty applications have been put in for tunnels, thirty-five for paddocks, and four for head-races. The rush maintains “ its healthy character, and those on the ground are sanguine as to the future.”

Marshal Serrano, after a week’s reflection, has turned out his Ministry and appointed another, much more Conservative, indeed almost Monarchist. He has sent for 12,000 men to Madrid, and has induced or compelled General Pavia to retain his command. It is supposed, therefore, that he means to strike some coup d'etat , which, as the array of the North is evidently Alfonsist, will, *t is believed, be in that direction. It is, however, extremely improbable that he would give such needless provocation to the cities while the Carlists are still in the field, and it is more probable he means to go on without any coup d'etat at all, until he feels the way a little more open to him. Meanwhile, he will govern as well as he can, maintain order, crush the Carlists, and leave the road open to a Monarch or a Republic. That seems to be his idea, but the army may compel him to act on other plans.