The Sun.
London, England, 1844-09-14 00:00:00

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LLOYD'S SHIPPING.
LIGHTS ON FALSTERBO.
The following has been received at Lloyd's:—
" Swedish and Norwegian Consulate-General,
" London, Sept. 10, 1844.
" Sir,—l have the honour to communicate to you the
following translation of an ordinance issued by the
Royal Naval Board at Stockholm, on the 13th August
last:—The Royal Navy Board hereby makes known,
for the information of mariners, that in conformity with
an ordinance of the 7th July last year, a light ship will
be placed off Falsterbo Reef, at the end of this or the
beginning of next month. The vessel has two masts,
with the sides painted red, with two large white letters,
F S, on each side, and carries a red flag on the foremast.
During the night the vessel will show two lights, so
placed that the one cannot.easily exclude the other from
sight, but they will appear aide by side when seen from
either side of the light vessel, or when seen fore and aft
one light will be close above the other, the highest in
the foretop. These lights will burn from the middle of
September to the Ist of December at such hours as arc
fixed by the regulations for the other lights of the
kingdom, and after the last-mentioned date the vessel
will be removed. The light vessel will be moored in 81
fathoms water, and a full minute from the extreme
point of Falsterbo Point (see Admiral Klint's chart),
having Falsterbo Lighthouse N.E. on the compasses,
and Stevenklint'a Light on Sjalland appearing W.N.W.
IV. on the compass. There will be a large bell on
board, which will be tolled during misty and hazy
weather, to give notice to mariners.
"These lights appear about fifty feet above the level
of the sea, and ought, therefore, to be visible, in clear
weather, at a distance of two German miles or more.
Commanders of vessels wishing to take pilots through
the Fluitchannel, to or passing Malmo, or to Drog-
den, and the places where Danish pilots take
charge of vessels, are informed that there are
fire pilots stationed on board, ready to attend, day
and night, when signal is given for this purpose.
The light vessel is moored in such a way that the largest
ship can sail round her without risk in order to obtain
pilot. If the pilot signal is flying at the top, pilots are
always to be had, but the signal will be hauled down
when they are all employed.
" Should there be no other advice; and no ice prevent,
it is intended to replace the vessel on the 15th of
March, near to the same spot.
(Signed) CHARLES TOTTIE.
" To W. Dobson, Esq., Secretary."

THE WINDSOR AND ETON HUMANE SOCIETY.—
SWIMMING AND DIVING MATCHES.—A few days Since
the members of this Society me a variety of prizes to
be contended for on the Thames, above Windsor-
bridge, by lads from twelve to sixteen years of age, as
an encouragemeet to induce them to perfect themselves
in the useful knowledge of swimming and diving. The
distances were marked by flags on either side, and in
boats on various parts of the river. The banks were
lined with spectators to witness the several trials of
skill, which were superintended by the Rev. Stephen
Hawtrey, of Eton College. At the conclusion of the
matches, which were admirably contested, the judges
and all those who had contended for the laurels (losers
and winners) proceeded to Porney's school, at Eton,
where the prizes were delivered to the successful com-
petitors by the Rev. S. Hawtrey, who, at the same time,
delivered an excellent address, explaining that the ob-
jects the Windsor and Eton Humane Society has in view
are that there may not be wanting, in cases of emer-
gency, persons in every way competent to render assis-
tance to their fellow-creatures in the hour of need. The
prizes consisted of the Society's medals for the best
swimmers, divers, &c. ; and other prizes in money.
A " MAN-FACED" BIRD I-At Waiapu, in New
Zealand, the natives speak of a monstrous animal, which
is called a Moa, and which, in general appearance, is
described to resemble an immense domestic cock, with
the difference, however, of its possessing a " face like a
man ;" to live upon air, and to be guarded by two enor-
mous tuataras, who, Argus-like, kept incessant watch
while the moa slept. The Rev. W. Colenso, in the sum-
mer of 1841-2, obtained some mea bones, from which it
is calculated that this extraordinary bird must have mea-
sured in altitude, when alive, at the lowest rate of esti-
mation, from 14 to 16 feet ! Thus, it must, have formed
an enormous feathered monster, well worthy, from its
gigantic size, of being classed with the Megalosaurus of
Buckland, and the Mastodon of Cuvier. A mechanic,
who had been residing at Cloudy Bay, in the Middle
Island, asserted that this bird now existed in the high
hills near Cloudy Bay ; and that one bad been seen by
two Americans, who had gone to shoot it ; but were so
petrified with horror when they beheld the monster that
they were utterly unable to fire on it. Truly, this is a
rera avis in terris.

Tisi HARVBST.—There are a few scattered plots of
barley left uncut in the neighbourhood of Ashburton,
and it is not yet fit for the sickle. The harvest has
proved most extraordinary, the corn being of a very
superior quality, well kerned, and has been saved in
prime condition in this neigh bourhood.—gymou thJournal.