NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume VI, Issue 665, 7 August 1876, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Communication with Europe. Cable communication between Port Darwin and Banjoewangie is now restored, and messages may be received at the telegraph office for Europe in the ordinary manner. The Wreck at Sumner Bab.— The ketch Jupiter, wrecked after crossing Sumner bar on Thursday last, was sold by auction on Friday, and fetched £52, the purchaser being Mr Joseph Day of Kaiapoi- During the late heavy weather she has drifted from where she sank round the point inshore towards Brighton beach. The Jupiter was insured for £3OO in the South British office. The Late S.W. Gale.— The gale from the S.W. commencing about 12 a.m. on the 4th, increasing in violence, and lasting until the morn of the sth, was the strongest we have had for some years, excepting the great storm of June 18th, 1875, The wind gauge recorded for the twenty-four hours ending at 9 a.m. on the sth, 691 miles ; occasionally the wind travelled a mile a minute, which would give a force of 181ba per square foot. The ozonometer during the gale was remarkably low, registering 2 ; for some days previously it had recorded 7,8, and 9 (the scale ranges from 0 to 10.) St Alban’s School Committee.— The usual monthly meeting took place on the Ist instant ; present, Messrs J. L. Wilson (chairman), Dickenson, Philpot, and Morley. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The head master’s report was read and considered. Correspondence was read from the Minister of Education informing the committee of cases of scarlet fever in the district, as reported by Dr Townend. The committee directed the head master to exercise strict attention to any cases of this nature, to prevent the children coming to school ; also asking for separate returns for side school, which the head master was directed to make. Some complaints about the cleaning of the side school was left for the chairman to see to at once. Leave of absence was granted to Mr Rastrick. A vote of thanks was passed to the chairman, and the meeting adjourned. Painful Accident near Timaru.— Saturday’s Herald says; “An accident of a most painful nature occurred on Thursday last to the wife of Mr M. Barrett, a farmer living on the Levels Plains near Arowbenua. During the temporary absence of her husband, Mrs Barrett was feeding a chaffcutting machine worked by two horses, and by some means got the fingers of her left hand entangled in the cogs of the wheel. Not being able to extricate them her arm was gradually drawn in until within about three inches of the elbow, regularly grinding hand and arm to pieces. Her husband on hearing her screams ran from the house and on seeing what had occurred, threw off the driving belt and stopped the machine. To make matters worse the poor woman in trying to stop the machine herself, got the other hand caught, and it also was fearfully mutilated. Dr Cummings was at once sent for, and on arrival dressed the wounds; which, though of a very painful character, are not expected to lead to any serious consequences.”

Prisons. The Inspector-General of Prisons, Victoria, in his last yearly report, says :—“ Prison labor at Dunedin, of which so much has been said, is made remunerative because the gaol here is situated near a hill the materials of which are available for the reclamation of a portion of the bay in the immediate vicinity. It thus happens that the labor, the materials, and the work are so convenient as to provide both suitable and profitable employment ; while the land reclaimed, being contiguous to the business portion of the city, is of considerable value. With no desire to detract from the merits of the Dunedin officers, and giving them full credit for a skilful application of the laljor at their disposal, I am confident that if facilities such as are found in Dunedin were available here similar results would follow; In the prisons of this country, as well as in those of Europe, America, and the neighbouring Colonics, few, if any, of the gaols in which reformatory efforts are made show profitable labour results, just on account of the difficulty experienced in finding productive occupation for the prisoners. * * * It is worthy of notice that, while the Victorian prisons are becoming more remunerative to the State, they arc also considered by competent judges to compare favourably in every respect with those of other lands. I have the testimony of visitors who have given the management of convicts much study, and whose opinions, as the result of lengthened and careful observation of the various systems of discipline in operation in Europe and America, arc entitled to respect, who, after a painstaking examination of the regulations and working of the Victorian prisons, consider that the penal system of this colony is equal to any, if not the best, in operation in any part of the world,”

Kowai PASS.—The largest funeral procession ever seen at this cemetery followed the late Mr P. Parkes on Thursday. As the deceased was a Good Templar, the procession was joined by about thirty members wearing mourning regalia. Bros Revs Pendray and Potter conducted the impressive service of the Order, Interprovincial Football Match.— The adjourned meeting ojrHhe Christchurch Football Club, re sending'h team up to play Wellington, Auckland, &c., was held at Warner’s Commercial Hotel, on Saturday evening, when there were about thirty members present. Mr J. Anderson, jun, was voted to the chair. He said that he had much pleasure in stating to the meeting that so far the subscription lists had been filled up very satisfactorily, and it was hoped that in a few days a sufficient sum would be collected. He also read a telegram that had been received, asking if they would be willing to play a match with a Thames team, a question which was deferred for after consideration. A selection committee was then appointed, consisting of the following gentlemen :—Messrs J, Anderson, jun,, J. E. Evans, R. J. S. Harman, H. W. Moore, and T. S. Sweet. A vote of thanks was accorded to those who had so liberally contributed towards defraying the necessary expenses of sending the team round, and there being no further business to transact the meeting adjourned. The team, which will leave here about the 21th instant, will, in all probability, be chosen from the following gentlemen : _Messrs J. Anderson, T. S. Baker, F. Barker, J. Barker, C, Bolton, R. Chapman, B. Cotterill, C. Croxton, H. McOardell, J. R. Evans, W. Hartland, G. H, Lee, 0. Martin, G. S. Mathias, H. W. Moore, L. M. Ollivier, F. Pilling, A. Potts, D. Potts, J. Paterson, G. H. Simpson, and W. Stringer.

Press Club. — A well attended meeting of those favorable to the establishment of a Press Club in Christchurch was held on Saturday evening at Warner’s Hotel, Mr F. H. Digby was voted to the chair, and briefly stated the objects the promoters had in view in calling the meeting, viz, the establishment of some social rendezvous where those connected with journalism might meet in friendly intercourse. After some little discussion, Mr J. J. Dtting, late secretary to the Dunedin Press Club, was requested to give his experience in connection with that club as to the rules, mode of working, &c, which he did, Mr Hart then moved—“ That those present agree to form themselves into a Press Club, and that a committee be formed to draw up rules and make enquiries as to accommodation, &c ; to report at an adjourned meeting to be held at the same place on Saturday next.” Mr Utting seconded the motion, which was agreed to. Mr Marr moved—“ That the following gentlemen form the committee, viz, Messrs Digby, Utting, Gaul, Atack, Baker, Craig, W.H. Smith, and Hart.” Mr F. Clarke seconded the resolution, which was agreed to. It was determined that those present should endeavour to obtain the names of those willing to become members, to be presented at next meeting. After some further discussion the meeting adjourned until Saturday next, after passing a vote of thanks to the chairman.

Football. —The glorious weather on Saturday brought forth a strong muster to contest the match, North v South of Cashel street. The former side wore red and black, and the latter blue and white. The toss was won by the blues, who chose the north goal, and thus secured the advantage of a strong wind. Notwithstanding the North side being considerably weaker than their opponents’, the blues gained no advantage till the third spell beyond a touch down by H. Cotterill. At this stage of the game the ball was carried well into the red’s ground, when, by a pretty bit of play on the part of M'Cardell, another touch down was scored by the South side. E. Cotterill had the try, and succeeded in kicking a goal. From this time the blues had things pretty much their own way, and, owing to the somewhat eccentric play of one or two of the backs on the North side, the blues secured three more touch downs in quick succession. Each attempt at goal however was a failure, Soon after another change of gaols the reds managed to score a force down. Their opponents however were too strong for them, and before time was called the blues received two more touch downs, but no goal was kicked. The play of Moore, who was one of the backs on the North side, was very much admired, and during the afternoon he made some splendid kicks. Amongst the forwards on the same side Bolton figured very conspicuously, and was a great acquisition in every scrimmage. As usual, the forward play of A. Potts was worthy of special notice, and during the third spell he very cleverly secured two touch downs for the blues. The Hunt Club at Rangiora. —The second meet of the Hunt Club in the Rangiora district took place on Saturday, and resulted in a capital afternoon’s sport. At the hour named a very large field of riders met at the Plough Inn, and proceeded to a paddock near by whore the scent wr s taken up. There was quite a crowd of horsemen who did not care for the excitement of following the hounds, but preferred seeing the hunt from the road, and as the course had been laid parallel to the Rangiora and Oxford road, they had a capital view of the run from start to finish, A number of vehicles were also present, and altogether the fields and the road presented a very animated appearance, Tire run was in the direction of Fernside, and through the farms of Messrs Luxton, McKclvey, Deal, Wrenn, Merton, Purviss, Blackett, and others. Some of the fences were not particularly stiff ones, but several were composed of gorsc and wire, and these were found to be dangerous. The last fence of the run was a particularly awkward one, and several gentlemen were there thrown in attempting it, and a good number failed to ncgociate rt at all, and went round. After partaking of the hospitality of Captain Parsons, near whose house the run terminated, the hounds were thrown off for a run back, and it was in nearly the same course as the one out, but that at one place it bad to be taken for some distance along the main road, as one owner of land was unwilling to allow bis fences to be damaged. However, there were fewer disasters „coming back than going, and no one seemed much the worse for their spills. On arriving at the rendezvous, and after a little time had been allowed to recover breath, Captain Parsons, in a few appropriate remarks, presented to the M.H. the whip that had been purchased by subscription after the last meet at Rangiora for the use of the huntsman. MrCardale, in responding, thanked the people of Rangiora for their support and the interest they had shown in the club, and hoped that they had enjoyed the day’s sport as much as he had done.

Murder op Captain Anderson at the New Hebrides Group.— The Sydney Morning Herald of the 22nd ultimo says : “ Wo are indebted to Mr D. Calder, chief officer of the Bgmont (s.), which arrived yesterday morning from New Caledonia, for the following particulars of another horrible murder committed by the natives of New Hebrides. The news was obtained from the captain of the schooner Tanna, which arrived at New Caledonia from the islands on the 11th July, disclosing the fact that Captain Anderson, of the labour schooner Lucy and Adelaide, of Brisbane, had been murdered at the island of St Bartholomew, one of the New Hebrides group. From the information gleaned on board the Tanna by Mr Calder it appears that the captain and Government agent of the Lucy and Adelaide went ashore at St Bartholomew, in the ship’s boat,, and proceeded up to the village, where they were almost immediately attacked by the natives, Captain Anderson was at once overpowered and murdered, and the agent fled to a neighboring village, the natives of which were, fortunately for him, at enmity with their neighbours, and therefore would not allow him to be molested. They treated him kindly, and afterwards conveyed him to the ship’s boat, where they were rewarded by presents of tobacco, tomahawks, calico, &c. The body of the ill-fated captain was also brought down to the boat, but the murderers refused to give it up until they were liberally supplied with hatchets and other articles of trade. The Lucy and Adelaide at once got underweigb, and resumed her voyage in charge of the chief officer, the body of the captain being buried at sea on the following day.”