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Evening Post, Volume LV, Issue 62, 15 March 1898, Page 5

The dairy produce sent to the Home markets by the Aotea yesterday afternoon amounted to 147 tons cheese and 213 tons butter. The shipments from the several ports were:— Lyttelton, 32 tons cheese and 19 tons butter ; Wellington, 194 tons butter and 115 tons cheese. Our correspondent at Mangamahoe writes, in reference to yesterday's railway collision there, that the inability of the guard of the sheep train to pull up was due, not to defective brakes, but to the greasy state of the line. This train had come into the station just before the train from Wellington was due, and kept to the main line. Being on a down grade, it ran past the station to the points of the sidiug. At this moment the mail train came in sight, and passengers and guard put on brakes just in time to check it as it got in contact with the sheep train. The impact locked the two engines together, the cowcatcher of the sheep train being bent like cardboard, the buffer and the haulage connections broken, one of the cylinder rods bent, and the end of the cylinder damaged, steam also escaping from the boiler plates at the furnace door. Altogether, there seems reason to be thankful that the dreadful possibilities of the circumstances were avoided. The Railway Department has ascertained that the collision was caused by au error of judgment on the part of the driver of the sheep train in allowing his train to get too much way on in going down the incline before clapping the brakes on. : Mr. Smithie, the new Town Clerk and Engineer of Petone, met the Borough Council in < wen meeting for the first time last evening, and some cordial words of welcome were spoken by the Mayor. At the same time the Council placed on record its appreciation of the services of its late Clerk, Mr. W. Hester, aud ordered that a sealed copy of the resolution be forwarded to him, while a vote of thanks was also given to Mr. Cowie, the late Engineer, for ttie efficient manner in which he had carried out his duties. Mr. E. C. ivirk strongly urged at the meeting of the Hospital Trustees to-day that no tender for the supply of meat should be accepted unless the Trustees were satisfied that the animals were killed in sanitary premises. Mr. C. W. Brown pointed out that all the slaughterhouses were properly iuspected, and he said he did not think there was anjP necessity to adopt Mr. Kirk's suggestion. As the Trustees had practically decided to accept Mr. H. Barber's tender, and it was stated that his slaughtering was done in a satisfactory way, the subject was allowed to drop. Lovers of good music who have not booked their seats are reminded that the fareVvell concert to Mrs. Parsons and her daughters will take place to-night. The final rehearsal of "Trial by Jury" was held >in the Opera House last night, and passed off successfully. The scenery has been well arranged by Mr. Roberts speoially for this performance. The popular prices to be charged, added to the Very attractive programme as published elsewhere, should warrant a bumper house. Immediately following the first part of the programme, before the interval, the Mayor of Wellington will present an address to Mrs. Parsons. The Hospital Trustees met this morning. There were present — Messrs. F. H. Fraser (Chairman), J. Danks, C. M. Luke, E. C. Kirk, S. Lancaster, J. Collins, C. E. Willeston, and C. W. Brown. The question of purchasing a Rontgen rays coil belonging to Messrs. Wilkins and Field was discussed, and it was decided to instruct Mr. Cederholm, the electrical engineer, to make a thorough test. It was decided to call for tenders for colour-washing the old part of the Hospital. Madame Amy Sherwin is attracting such large audiences in Christchurch that she has found it necessary to extend her season there by giving three extra concerts. Madame Sherwin will arrive in Wellington with her company on Friday morning next, and her opening concert will take place the same evening at the Opera House. The programme is a first-class one, and a glance over it is sufficient to convince us that a rare musical treat is in store for those who intend to renew their acquaintance with the famous " Australian Nightingale." At the meeting of the Hospital Trustees this morning, Mr. R. C. Kirk moved that the members of the honorary staff be asked to assist Dr. Ewart in the out-patients work. At present, he said, Dr. Ewart was rushed by out-patients, and he could be greatly assisted by the honorary physicians. Mr. C. M. Luke seconded the motion and spoke highly of Dr. Ewart's services. The motion was agreed to. Mr. Kirk also proposed that the time had arrived when the Hospital should have an honorary pathologist. He understood that the necessary instruments could be purchased for about £20. The motion was seconded by Mr. S. Lancaster and agreed to. The Trustees decided to advertise for four honorary physicians, four honorary surgeons, an honorary ophthalmic surgeon, and an honorary dental surgeon. Petone's Borough Council will next month take possession of the recreation ground which it has leased from the Wellington Gas Company. The necessary legal documents in connection with this property and the leasing of the Petone Wharf from the Harbour Board were finally sealed last night, when also Councillors Fraser, Austin, Webb, and Mothes, with the Mayor, were appointed a committee to deal with recreation ground questions. At the Magistrate's Court this morning Mr. H. Eyre Kenny, S.M., sentenced John M'Cormack to one month's imprisonment for habitual drunkenness. Jatne's Briscoe was fined £1, in default seven days' imprisonment, for having travelled in the s.s. Wainui without paying his fare. A case in which J. Scott was charged with an assault upon Chas. A. Wilson was opened and adjourned till Friday next. Mr. Wilford appeared for the defendant. There were no fewer than 22 lawyers and their clerks present in the Magistrate's Court this morning at one time during the taking of civil business. Not only did they annoy the Magistrate with their chatter, but they overflowed on to the press table, much to the inconvenience of press representatives. It is no uncommon thing for two legal lights to lean upon the press table aud discuss the pros, and cons, of their case while other business is proceeding. On the 6th instant Henry Withers disappeared from his camp — that of a flax party at Wirikino, near Foxton — and up to yesterday he had not been seen. Two search parties have been organised, and yesterday that conducted by Constable Salmon located Withers in a swamp. But on the approach of his would-be rescuers the man ran away into the depths of the swamp, and was soon lost to view. Search is still being made for him. Mr. Edward Hope has resigned the position of dispenser at the Wellington Hospital, and the Trustees of the institution have decided to invite application* for the vacancy. The salary is £100 a year, with board and lodging. "Should a recipient of charitable aid go in for a bicycle ?" was a question asked at the Petone Council's meeting last evening by Councillor (Mrs.) Raby, who considered that if this could be done the system was being imposed upon. The Mayor stated that the proper place to discuss the matter was the meeting of the Charitable Aid Committee. The parishioners of St. Paul's intend to present a testimonial to Mrs. Parsons in acknowledgment of her services to the choir. The ceremony is advertised to take place afc the Sydney - street Schoolroom to-monw evening.