ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 11152, 19 December 1901, Page 6

ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES.

Mr H, A. Brace met with an accident whilst driving a trap on Saturday afternoon. He was turning into Worcester" street from Staninore road, when one of the -wheels of the vehicle skidded on the tram line, and Mr Bruce and liis two daughters were thrown out. Mr Bruce fell under the horse, which in its struggles broke two of Mr Bruce's ribs.. The young ladies escaped unhurt. Mr Bruce s" injuries will keep him from business for some days. (PRESS ASSOCIATION- XELJSGBAiIS.) AUCKLAND, December 18. George Alfred Tattan, aged 45, a painter, committed, suicide in the street yesterday by taking oxalic acid. He was seen kneeling on the footpath, and stated he had taken poison. He died in a few minutes. Deceased was' unmarried. WANGANUI, December 18. A sad and sudden death occurred this morning, when Mr S. H. Drew, a wellknown jeweller, dropped dead in his shop Deceased, who is about sixty years of age, has been ailing for some time. He was the founder of the Wanganui Museum, and Honorary Curator up to his death. He was also.. a member of several scientific societies, both at Home and in New Zealand. He took a prominent part in musical matters. He was identified withalmosb every desirable public institution here. The deceased gentleman leaves a widow and grown-up family of eight. INVERCARGILL, December 18.

At the inquest to-day re the collision between a tricycle and special train at Morton Mains, on the night of the 2nd inst., by wihit'h a platelayer named Thomas was killed, some important evidence was adduced. Two men wiho were on the road at Woodlands said they heard the train, and watched its approach, it being an unusual 'Hour. They said the headlight was not fcuming, but they would not directly deny .the tratih -of tie statement by Mr Woodland, S.M., that it was, but faintly. Mr Woodland's house was, however, among the trees, and he -would; not have a fair view till the train waa abreast of him, while tbey were in an elevated position. Another witness said he saw tie train come down Edendale, and it 'had a headlight showing. It was two miles off, and' he saw it for two minutes. This was after the accident. T!*e light, was perhaps a little diuUer than usual. The inquest was adjourned till to-morrow, when ■it is expected it. will conclude. It is said that the jury's experiment on the scene with the train and the same lamp last week "was not satisfaotorv.