NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume III, Issue 286, 12 May 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Whaling.—Yesterday the boats of the Eliza Adams captured a whale in Akaroa harbor, after an exciting chase of some hours.

New Education Ordinance.— In the Provincial Council last evening, leave was given to bring in a new Education Ordinance. The second reading takes place tonight.

UHRISTCHURCH STEEPLECHASES. A meeting of persons interested in the Christchurch steeplechases will be held at Morton's Hotel, on Monday evening next, at eight o'clock.

Mr Fussell.—On enquiry we learnt last night with regret that Mr Fussell still lies in a precarious state, and his medical attendants would not permit of his removal to his private residence. Provincial Council. —The Secretary for Public Works made his works statement last evening, which will be found elsewhere. On the motion of Sir Cracroft Wilson, the debate on the financial statement was adjourned till to-night.

Lower Rangitata.—We are informed that a memorial has been presented to the Chief Postmaster by the inhabitants of the Lower Rangitata district, asking that a post office may be established there, as there is now a large population settled in the district.

Rangiora Election—A writ has been issued for the election of a member to represent the district of Rangiora in the Provincial Council, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Mr Maude. The nomination is fixed for the 21st inst at noon, at the Resident Magistrate's Court, Rangiora, and the poll, if necessary, will be taken on the 28th.

Primitive Methodist Church.—The second anniversary of the erection of the above church was celebrated last evening by a tea meeting held in the church, to which about 150 sat down. The tea was provided by Mesdames De la Mare, Flavel, Booth, Munday, Lodge, Hawkins, Bennetts, and Westbrooke. After tea a public meeting was held, at which the Rev M. Baxter presided. After the meeting had been opened with prayer, Mr De la Mare, treasurer, read the annual report. The statement of income and expenditure showed that there was a slight balance to the debit, which was nearly promised. The meeting was addressed by the Revs C. Fraser, A. F. Douglas, B. j. Westbrooke, and Sharp; and after an anthem had been sung, the meeting adjourned. Adjourned Inquest.—The inquest on the body of John Hanrahan, adjourned from Saturday last, was continued at 4 p.m. on Monday, when the following evidence was taken : James Ebenezer Trevor, being sworn, said —I am a duly qualified medical practitioner, practising at Ashburton. I have this day made a post mortem examination of the body of the deceased. There was a burn with a blister on the right foot, the skin being more or less damaged about halfway up the calf of the leg. From the appearance of the burn I should think it occurred very shortly before death. There was a considerable quantity of bloody matter between the thighs, but nothing else worthy of particular notice externally on the body. I opened the chest and found a large quantity oi bloody fluid in the cavity of the "pleura" on each side. Some parts of the lungs were particularly bloodless, other parts being much congested. I found a few clot 1 ; of blood within the bronchial tubes The heart was healthy; the liver was very much diseased, being contracted and hardened. The stomach contained a large quantity of fluid filled with one or two clote of blood. The lower part of th« intestines for a very considerable distance was intensely congested, and contained a large quantity of effused blood. The cause of death was general congestion of the lungs and bowels conse quent upon a very diseased state of the liver. By a juror—There were no symptoms oi poisoning. Medical assistance could not have probably prevented death. After hearing Dr Trevor's evidence the jury returned a verdict of " Death from natural causes."

Oxford Races—The railway traffic manager notifies that, on the occasion of the Oxford Races, on the 13th instant, the 9.10 a.m. train from Rangiora will run to Carleton, returning thence at 410 p.m.,'in time to connect with the maiu line train. Passengers will have to rebook at the Oust.

Kaiapoi Borough School.—The ordinary meeting of the committee was held on Tuesday evening. Present—Messrs Kerr (chairman), Pashby, and Johnstou. A letter was read from Miss Hookham, assistant mistress, tendering her resignation, which was accepted, to take effect at the end of present quarter, applications to be invited to fill the vacancy. It was resolved that the schools be closed for a fortnight, owing to the prevalence of measles. Accounts amounting to £42 16s 6d were passed for payment. A letter was read from Mr Strouts, stating 7J per cent, was the usual charge for architects' plans, also requesting payment of his account. It was decided to refer the letter to the Board of Education for its advice on the matter. The meeting then adjourned. Accidents.—About half-past ten o'clock on Monday night Constable Neill observed a man lying on the pavement in front of the Oxford Hotel, and believing him to be drunk and incapable, he engaged a cab and had him taken to the depot Shortly after his arrival, Sergeant Kennedy, who was int. charge for the night, discovered that the man's leg was broken, and had him removed to the hospital when he was at once atteuded to. The man proved to be a laborer in the employment of Mr Gross, builder, named George Yates. A man named Edward Wickhan, a laborer in the employment of Mr Cooper, contractor, Alford Forest, was received into the hospital yesterday suffering from a severe kick in the face received from a horse. He had gone behind a strange horse while feeding, and while h s attention had been directed to something else had been kicked by the horse. Previous to being sent to town he had been attended to by Dr Trevor.

The Star op the South.—The Auckland papers are much dissatisfied with the arrangement which compels the " Star of the South" to continue herjvoyageto the various Southern ports after her arrival there from Levuka. The Herald, says:—" This is dote at great expense to the company, without any equivalent return. Great inconvenience is also caused, amongst which may be stated that on her arrival in Auckland all her bonded stores are at once placed under seal by the Customs authorities, and her providore is compelled to take in a fresh stock for use down the coast. The Star on one occasion did convey a passenger, either from Fiji to Dunedin or from Dunedin to Fiji, and that passenger had to remain on board during the steamer's detention in Auckland. On this occasion she is the bearer of the following important cargo from the South for Levuka, which will give some idea of the large trade existing—l box personal effects, 1 parcel medicines, 2 barrels ale, 5 hhds ale, 1 parcel rubber stamps, all shipped at Dunedin. At Lyttelton she received the following consignment for the Fiji Islands—l case sausages. Neither Wellington nor Napier contribute anything towards the trade."

Lakeside School.—A meeting of the committee was held in the schoolroom, Ridge' road, on Wednesday last. Present—Messrs A. Bell (in the chair), J. H. McPherson, and J. McVinnie. It was proposed by Mr McPherson, and seconded by Mr McVinnie, " That Mr William Matthews be elected as a member of the committee, vioe Mr Robert Lambie, resigned." Carried. The chairman laid before the meeting the necessity that existed for making permanent arrangements for keeping the school clean, &c, and it was resolved to pay the sum of £5 10s per annum (subject to the approval of the Board of Education) to any person willing to do the work. The want of a fireplace and chimney for the schoolroom was brought before the meeting; but it was decided to take no definite steps in the matter until the Board of Education had been communicated with. Messrs McPherson and R. Matthews were requested to superintend the erection of the fences round the school grounds. The first Monday in every month was decided upon as the day for holding committee meetings. Several accounts having been examinee and passed for payment, the meeting adjourned.

A little girl, reading the "History of England" with her mother, and coming to the statement that Henry T. never laughed after the death of his son, looked up and said: "What did he do when he was tickled?"

Julia Ward Howe says that " the financial incompetence of men in general is becoming every day more evident to the world at lar£>e. " It is especially evident in the morning when their wives have "gone through" their pockets over night. Another curious bit of evidence respecting the condition of the mining population in the north is given by the Durham Advertiser. The other day an eminent dentist in that city received the following note from a pitman:—" Lanchester, FubyGth. Ser, Inockt 5 teath down my wife's throte on Saterday an I wunt them putt in again. Will you tell wat it will cos, an she will com an see you nex weak." The cmestion of terms having been satisfactorily settled, this business like order was duly executed and paid for.