Theatre Kotal.—Last night the perform ance was. for the benefit of Pablo Tanque and his troupe. The House was very fairly attended. The feats were much the same as those previously executed by the company, varied by the introduction of some new ones. On this occasion, it was announced that Senor Fanque would walk from the apex of the roof of the theatre across to the paddock opposite on the tight-rope. But this was not done, as he was disappointed in not obtaining from Lyttelton the hawser which he had been pro mised. Mr. Grame made an apology for the contretemps, and stated that Messrs. Walton and Warner had undertaken to lend him a rope, and that the feat would be performed to-morrow evening. The Waimakariri.—A very heavy fresh, the result of the recent nor'-westers and heavy rain 3, came down this river on Satur day last and once more flooded the upper part of Kaiapoi Island. Sneyd's Town and Kaia poi itself are, however, free from water, and are expected to remain so should the river not rise any higher. The embankment atSneyd'a corner is progressing as favourably as could be expected, considering the many draw backs which the committee have encountered. Another month ;'will, it is expected, entirely set at rest any further fears of Sneyd's Town or Kaiapoi being again inundated, as the embankment ought, weather permitting, to be finished in a little over that time. Great credit is due to the committee for the ener getic manner in which they have pushed forward the various works.
