LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 2034, 14 September 1874, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

♦ "Theatre RoyAX.— On Saturday night, " Leah " was produced to a good hon«e, crd, considering all thingß, with a creditable amount of success. Mrs Hill's Leah, though not equal fco what has been seen on this sta-re, possessed considerable meiifc, as shewing a good appreciation of the author's ideas. Mr Steele played Rudolph, in his usual style, and fche remaining characters were fairly sustained. Gladstone Pier. — A very necessary work in connection With thia wharf is now being carried out. A proper footpath is being formed, and will be fenced in from tho railway. The fencing, which wea commenced on Saturday, will extend from the watermen's steps down to the Gladstone pier, and will be asphalted; this will prevent any accident happening to strangers from the running up and down of the shuntingengine, as only those who are connected with the railway and shipping will be allowed to trespass on this portion of the railway works. Found Drowned. — Yesterday morning, as Captain Calvert, of the brigantine Elizabeth Curie, which is lying off the breei;work, near the Export wharf, was hauling taut the stern line of the vessel, he was ala.mea to see the head of a man rise out of the wa'ei**. He and his men at once got into their boat, and proceeded to the spot, and found a man's body supported under the arms by the warp. Tbe bedy was conveyed on shore, and was recognised as that of John Cm, who wai cook of the schooner J. G. Coleson. He had bten missing since Saturday night, Sept. 5. * On that night he was seen about 11 o'clock, goiDg in the direction of the Expoii wharf. The police dragged for the body, but without success. An inquest will be held. Certificated. Teachers' Association.— The monthly meeting cf members was held on Saturday last, in the Durham street schoolroom. There was a very large attendance and Mr Cumberworth, president of ihe association, occupied the chair. The consideration of the recent circular of the Board of Education, directing the attendances on wet days to be included in the returns on which the salaries are paid in country districts, was resumed. It was finally agreed that a deputation conaistinglrof the president, vice-presi-dent, treasurer, Rev J. Cumming, and Mr Souter, should wait on the Board of Education to represent the feeling of the teachers oh the subject. The secretary, Mr Hill, then read a paper on " School buildings aiid systems." The paper next month will be read by Mr Edwin on " Social and scholastic intercourse of teachers." - Sad Acoidrn t.— An ■' accident -happened in the harbour this morning, which, though not fat*-*U, has resulted in the sufferer losing lr'i right leg below the knee. It appears, the unfortunate man, named George Cons'; Mice, who is well-known in Lyttelton as a fisherman and vender of rabbits, was employed in ballasting the cutter Annie at Stoddart's Point. He had loosened some stones, and oh removing another some twenty tons of stones, which were overhanging the place he was excavating, gave way and came down upon him. One large boulder struck him, and passed over hia right leg, completely smashing it. He was at once brought across the harbour, and taken to Dr Macdonald's surgery. Dr Macdonald at ouqa . ordered his removal to the Casual Ward. L? ; Macdonald and Dr Donald then held a con- ' sulfation, and it waa decided that, as the limb was completely smashed some short distance below the knee, it must be amputated. The operation was skilfully performed, the patient being under chloroform. Dr J, T. Rouse was also in attendance. This is the first serious case' that has taken place in Lyttelton, since the new Casual Ward has been selected by the Government, and it is gratifying to state that the sufferers are now able to be attended to in Lyttelton instead of being conveyed tb Ohristohuroh.