NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume VII, Issue 701, 18 September 1876, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Akaroa. —We note in our advertisement columns that the s,s. Akaroa is advertised to sail for Akaroa to-morrow, returning therefrom on Wednesday morning, 2 a.m. Press Amateur Dramatic Club. —A preliminary meeting of the members of the Christchurch Press Club was held on Saturday evening to consider the advisability of forming an Amateur Dramatic Club in connection therewith. After some little discussion a resolution affirming the advisability of doing so was carried unanimously. The rate of subscription was then fixed, and the following gentlemen elected as office bearers, viz—Stage manager, MrF. H. Digby, secretary, Mr H. W. Ford; committee, Messrs Utting, A. East, and Hart. The committee were requested to draft rules and bring the same up for adoption at an adjourned meeting to be held on Saturday evening next. Several members signified their intention of joining, and generally the Club starts with a fair prospect of success,

Immigrants per WAiTANGi.—The immigrants by the above vessel may be engaged at the Immigration depot. Addington, on Wednesday next, from 10.30 a.m.

Loyal City op Christchurch Lodge. —A summoned meeting of the above lodge will be held this evening at eight o’clock to receive quarterly instructions, &c. Lowlying Sections.— Those persons who have received notice to fill up lowlying sections can obtain earth free of cost by making application to the clerk of works at the Supreme Court approaches, Durham street.J* Accidents. Mr. Jonathan Booker, farmer, at Upper Eiccarton, while getting into his trap on Saturday afternoon, opposite Wilson and King’s store, Cashel street, slipped and fell on the back of his head on to the kerbing; He was picked up unconscious and conveyed to the hospital, where it was found that he was suffering from concussion of the brain. At a late hour last night he was still insensible, and was sinking fast. On Saturday morning a young boy named Thomas Smith was trying to get on to a roller un perceived by the driver, which was being used on the side walk at Madras street north, when he fell, and before the horse could be stopped one portion of the machine went over his left knee, causing a compound fracture. He was removed to the Hospital, where he was at once attended to, and is now doing well. Inquest at Moeraki. —An inquest wa held on Saturday, before 0. Dudley, Esq, coroner, and a jury, touching the death of Bridget O’Loughlin, wife of Mr Andrew O’Loughlin, farmer. From the evidence it appeared deceased was in labor on Friday morning, and two neighbors, Mrs McCaulay and Mrs Kennedy, were sent for. A female child was born about an hour after, and the deceased seemed to be doing well, but complained of a weakness about her heart, and although she did not wish a doctor sene for, her husband sent for Dr Downes, but before his arrival, she, though sensible to the last, died. Dr Downes gave evidence of having made a post mortem examination, and from it concluded that the heart was physically weak, with enlargement of the left ventricle, and there was the presence of serous effusion and extreme hemorrhage. The jury returned a verdict that deceased died from natural causes. The Kumara Rush.— The West Coast Times of Wednesday says—“ The Kumara rush continues, and the town is assuming very large proportions. Most favorable accounts of the diggings prevail, and the richest ground is ;ouly now opening. It is reported that Mr Lindon and party, the last to bottom, put through the cradle six feet of wash, which yielded loz 2dwts of gold. The quantity put through was said to be little more than a load. This is the fifth claim wide from Rourke and party, and is the furthest claim in the direction of the Christchurch road. The wash appears to be maintaining its thickness, and improving in quality as the lead is traced. The rush looks really well. There will likely be a bi-weekly or weekly newspaper started there shortly, and the National Bank is also reported as intending to commence business on the field, making the fourth bank there. Population keeps pouring in every day, and buildings are going up rapidly.”

Australian News.— From a copy of the Age three days later than those previously to hand, brought by the Mary Campbell from Melbourne, we (Daily Times ) take the following items :—“ Mr Pickersgill has authorised us to state that not having recently had any advices from England, either by letter or telegram, he has abandoned the idea of getting an English eleven out during the ensuing season. This leaves the field clear for Lillywhite, and his team may therefore be confidently expected by the November mail. The Rev Charles Bell, a Free Church minister of much promise, has left Scotland for Melbourne, to join the Presbyterian Church of Victoria. Mr Bell is an ordained minister of a few years’ standing, and he is highly commended by Professor Biackie, the editor of the “ Sunday Magazine,” and others. It is reported that the naval authorities at Sydney have received a telegram that at present the war vessels on the Australian station should not be sent beyond the reach of telegraphic communication. Considerable uneasiness prevails at Sydney concerning the brigs Wild Wave and Maggie, and the barques Union and Moneynick| which left Newcastle for New Zealanu before the last heavy gales.” Strange Event.— The Times gives the following particulars of a strange occurrence at a funeral, reference to which was made in recent telegrams “ A strange event happened at the funeral of a hospital patient named James Hayes on Wednesday afternoon. Hayes was admitted into the hospital a few months ago, and, being a Catholic, was regularly attended by a priest. He was a Good Templar, and a member of the British Hearts of Oak Lodge 1.0.G.T. The lodge accordingly allowed him 10s a week from their sick fund, and several members were in the habit of visiting him until his death, which took place on Monday last. The lodge then determined to bury deceased in the Northern Cemetery, the Catholic portion of which is said to be unconsecrated, and to read the Good Templars’ burial service. Mr Lewis, undertaker, was accordingly given the necessary instructions, and the funeral, consisting of the hearse, a vehicle containing the widow of deceased, about sixty Templars, and five or six who were Catholics, left the hospital at half past two. On reaching the North Dunedin school, nearly half way to the cemetery, the Catholics left the procession and went to the hearse, one of them catching hold of the reins and stopping the horses. They esa claimed, ‘ You have gone far enough; we will take it our way now.’ Mr Lewis asked them to leave go the reins, and the Templars then joined in, and an unseemly colloquy ensuing. Mr Lewis said there was no grave prepared at the Southern Cemetery, to which one of them replied, ‘ Oh, we will soon get a grave.’ The Templars, fearing that any resistance by them would cause a disturbance, left, and Mr Lewis, following the instructions of the Catholics, proceeded to the Southern Cemetery, first sending a messenger ahead to order a grave to be dug. J'he grave was not completed by the time the hearse arrived, although a priest was in waiting, but the burial ceremony was afterwards proceeded with in a reverential and respectful manner. About two hours elapsed before the hearse left.” The dismissal by the head master, Mr Allen, of Mr Maxwell, under master, from the Perse Grammar-school, Cambridge, on the sole ground that he is a Wesleyan, his created a strong feeling throughout the country;