NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume IX, Issue 1220, 31 January 1878, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Accident on the South Belt.—A serious accident happened on Tuesday at the building now being erected on the Southtown belt forMe.-srs 0. W. Turner and Co. An engine drawing some waggons was passing along the side line close to the building, when the iron guard of the van, projecting over the line, struck a polo of the scaffolding, and broke it. The structure gave way, bringing one man, Peter Jausen, who was drawing up bricks, down with it. He fell a distance of about, 35ft., and when taken up was insensible. He was removed to the hospital, and is, we learn, recovering from the effects of the severe shock. There were seven men on the scaffolding at the time the accident happened, five of whom succeeded in jumping on to the wall, while the sixth got hold of the corner of the building, and held on till released. The Autumn Meeting.—Owners of horses are reminded that the nominations for the Great Autumn Handicap and Handicap Steeplechase close on the 6th February next, at 8 p.m., with the secretary of the C.J.C. Kaiapoi Spoets and Regatta.—A final meeting of the sports committee is announced to be held at the Borough Council Chamber on Monday, after which a public meeting to discuss the question of holding the regatta is to take place. The Inteepbovincial Regatta.—During yesterday efforts were made by several gentlemen to arrange for a crew representing the C.R.C., to proceed to Wanganui on the occasion of the champion race. One crew has already gone up to take part in the contest, and if we can arrange for a second it will add so much to our chance of winning the prize. So far as we can learn, a crew can be obtained; and all that is necessary is funds. Messrs Mellish and Revans have taken the matter in hand, and we hope that their efforts will be successful.

" Colonial Experiences."—ln a notice of the book entitled " Colonial Experiences; or luoidenta and Reminiscences of Thirtyfour Years in New Zealand; by an Old Colonist," the ' Home News " says:—"This capital little book is the outcome of more than thirty years' experience in New Zealand; is written with much vigor, and also with signal modesty. It is the history of a plucky and successful, but a very severe struggle, the record of much personal experience, and full of valuable lessons."

A DejnlAL.—A correspondent, who signs himself " A Parmer on the Lincoln Road," writes to contradict a paragraph in cur Monday's issue, to the effect that a police constable had been rushed and knocked down by a heifer which was being driven at a furious rate along Tuam street. The letter is too long, and enters into too many details to be published in full. The writer states that the animal in question was not driven through Tuam street at all 5 that he never galloped after it; and that the accident to the constable would not have happened had not the officer attempted to catch the heifer by seizing it by the horn. Impokted Canauies— By the ship Hereford, from London, an anxiously-looked-for consignment of pure-bred Norwich and purebred cinnamon canaries arrived to the order of Mr W. C. Hill, a prominent member of the Christchurch Pigeon and Canary Society. The birds arc from the aviaries of Mr John Adams, of Coventry, widely known as one of the leading English fanciers. Fourteen birds were shipped—six cocks and eight hens —and of these live of the former and seven of the latter arrived in splendid condition. The birds are at present really fit for exhibition, and to Mr Snelljng, the purser of the Hereford, belongs the highest credit for the attention he must have given to his charges, where a little want of inattention in keeping them "warm" would have told so speedily and perceptibly on arrival. It is Mr Hill's intention to exhibit tho birds at tho society's approaching show. Soldkne Comic Opeba.—" Chilperic " was repeated last night at the Theatre Royal, and went as smoothly as on Tuesday. Yesterday's notice of this opera was so full that there is little more to be said. Miss Liddje, however, last night displayed more animation than she did on the previous night. Still her rendering of the part of Galsuinda is scarcely shrewish enough, and it would be improved were she to dress it a little older. Tho encores last night were given to the same morcenvx as had before secured that compliment. Miss Ma tie Daniel, indeed, was favoured with an additional redeniiind. Miss Florence Slater again exhibited her power', and was vociferously applauded The dances in which she wa« conspicuous had on each occasion io bo repeated. Where sp rnikh attention is paid to details as is done by this company, it is well to point attention to one slight defect which may easily be avoided. This is the interval that is allowed to elapse between the blowing out of a candle and the lowering of the gas. When these are simultaneous the effect is good; but it ig better t-> let the full light continue than to lessen it some half-minute or so too late. The interpolation, " There's millions in it," might be with advantage omitted ; it i 9 certainly not in good taste even in burlesque. To-night "Madame L'Archiduc''is to be produced, tho perfowaaiJi'a to in ti»e to? fcjw to

Legal.—ln consequence of the removal of Mr Rees from Auckland to Napier, the legal firm of Eees and Tyler, of Auckland, has been dissolved.—Mr Staite, legal practitioner at Reef ton, has left that district.

Akrest.—Constable Clark, of Ahaura, a well-respected officer of police, has been arrested and committed for trial on two separate charges of embezzlement.

Pilotage.—ln consequence, as is alleged, of the reduction of the pilot staff at Wellington, the Rklto, which arrived there last week, had to enter without a pilot. Captain Babot objects to pay £SO pilot dues, and his agents, Messrs W. and G. Turnbull, have lodged a protest with the Collector of Customs.

The Maoei Waes.—Mr T. W. Gudgeon, of G-raliamstown, is shortly to issue a book entitled " Reminiscences of the War." Mr G-udgeon has had special opportunities of becoming acquainted with the facts of the expeditions which were carried on against the Maoris in different parts of this island, and has put permanently on record many matters of interest which otherwise would have been forgotten.

New Loan.—The Under- Secretary for Public Works, Mr Knowles, in reply to a request for the erection of a bridge over the Teremakau, has written—" The expenditure to be incurred on numerous works of a similar nature in various parts of the colony must depend on the success attending negotiations for raising a loan in London, materially affected as it without doubt will be by the state of European politics. In a few weeks the Government hope to receive intelligence in reference thereto, and will then communicate with you further." Sweepstakes.—Evans and Hansen's sweep is still creating excitement among subscribers. Evans wants to pay the money; Hansen wishes to refer to the " Australasian," and to abide by its decision. A numerous and noisy meeting was held in Hokitika on Monday evening, and it was resolved to have a third drawing, the treasurers to retain 25 per cent, as guarantee from loss through possible legal proceedings. The drawing was to take place on Tuesday. Complaint is also made of charges other than the regular percentage having been made in the case of Lynch's sweep.

University Degrees.—The annual examination of candidates for scholarships and the B.A. degree in connection with the New Zealand University is being conducted in Dunedin, under the supervision of the Yen, Archdeacon Edwards. There are nine candidates altogether. Four of them are competing for the junior scholarships and fire for the senior scholarships and the B.A. degree. The* High School, says the "Herald," has contributed three candidates, and the Otago University one candidate for the junior scholarships. The examination papers were drawn up at the Melbourne University. Gbeymouth Race Meeting.—The Greymouth Jockey Club have had the spirit to issue a good programme for their annual Autumn Meeting, which will be held on Monday and Tuesday, March 18th and 19th. For the first day there are five events, and the same number for the second. The public money given will be £350. The two big prizes, says the " West Coast Times," should induce some of our Canterbury friends to cross the ranges again, and it is quite on the cards that Maritana will repeat her Hokitika victories over the Greymouth turf. It is also quite possible that the same temptations may bring some good horses from other places.

Bkttee Late than Nevkb.—A curious incident characterised the proceedings at the meeting which Mr Sharp, member for Nelson, addressed last week. Mr Levestam proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Sharp, and said he should like an omission made at Mr Curtis's meeting should then be repaired by a similar mark of courtesy being paid that gentleman, for it was an omission that he was sure was unpremeditated. Mr Robertson then pi-oposed a vote of confidence in Mr Sharp, and Mr John Graham having seconded the same, it was carried unanimously. Mr Levestam then proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Curtis for his late address to hi* constituents, he could say it was Mr Curtis's desire that a vote of . rnfidence should not be carried. Mr James seconded the motion, which was also carried nem. con.

Camp Meeting-.--Last Sunday, says the "Waitangi Tribune," Waimate was the scene of a novelty in these parts—that of a " camp meeting," held by the members of the Primitive Methodist Association. The brethren met at the Temperance Hall to the numberof about 100, and marched through the town to their section at the back of the Library, where Mrs Goldsmith and Messrs Smith and Dumper addressed the assemblage. In the afternoon the brethren again met at the Hall, and marched to their section, when they were addressed by Messrs Fow, Hunt, R. Amies (Eakanui), and Puddicombe. Hymns were also sung during the services, some of which were Moody and Sankey's. In the evening > a " public love feast " —the first of the kind ever witnessed in the district—was held in the hall, fully 200 persons being present.

Sea Stoeies.—An American exchange narrates the following incident, which it avers occurred in connection with the loss of the Avalanche : —A lad, who was a great friend of one of the apprentices who was lost, made arrangements to accompany him down the channel and come ashore with thepilot, but at the last moment before sailing hewas seized with such an indefinable and ungovernable misgiving that he declined to go, and thus escaped almost certain death. The apprentice who was lost had a retriever dog who was very fond of him, and which answered to a shrill dog-whistle that he carried. On the night of the shipwreck his mother and aunt were in the sitting-room, and the dog in the kitchen. Between nine and ten o'clock the ladies were startled by hearing a shriO whistle used by the young man. The dog heard it also, gave the usual recognising bark, and bounded up stairs where he supposed his master was. The whistle was heard just about the time the Avalanche went down, and it was heard by two credible witnesses whose testimony was confirmed by the response nvjdeto it by the dog of the lost sailor. The BANmurPTcr Act.—Judge Ward hasgiven a very lengthy and exhaustive judgment in the case of Billiker and Scoular, heard afc Oamaru. The "Times" in a summary of the case, says : —The whole gist of his Honor's ruling is that a creditor, part of whose debt, is covered by security, cannot rank with the unsecured creditors as regards the whole of Ins claim, but only for the balance of his claim after deducting the value of his security ; that is, can only participate with unsecured creditors in the benefits of the estate in respect of the amount of the unsecured portion of his claim. Further, it appearsthat if a creditor elects to participate as an unsecured creditor in respect of his whole claim, he forfeits his security to the estate to be realised and divided for the general benefit. This is as it should be, for were it otherwise it might occur that the partially secured creditor would receive 90s in the £, or 50 per cent, more than his debt; as thus:—Say A. B. (Mr Scoidar, for instance) has a okim against an estate of £IOOO, in respect of which he holds security to the amount of £750. He proves for the £IOOO. Say the estate pays 15s in the £. H& Jeceives £750 as dividend. He then idealises his security, for which he receives £750 more, and would thus get in the whole £ISOO for a debt oS £IOOO, or in other words 80s in the £ against the other creditors' 15s. That such a state of things is not posfible Judge Ward asserts, and we have no doubt that tho proceedings tobe taken in the Supreme Court, as the outcome of the judgment published yesterday will confirm this view.