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New Zealander, Volume XVII, Issue 1638, 28 December 1861, Page 3

On atm a ’s Almanack.— The New Zealand Almanack, lor 1862, is now before the public. Being the third year of its publication, we arc led to conclude that, as a circulating medium of authentic intelligence, it has taken permanent root, an I in a manner profitable alike to proprietor, printer, publisher, and compiler. It has come out in a neat and serviceable dress ; the paper is good, and the typography is creditable to the Southern Cross Office, from whence it issues. In its general contents, we are gltu\ to perceive that it fully keeps pace with the advances that arc making in all the provinces. Many new and instructive tables have been added to the present volume which, as a work of useful, diurnal reference, may challenge honest comparison with many of tiie more elaborate annuals of the old country. We can, therefore, commend Mr. Chapman’s Almanack not only to the residents within our own borders, but as a vciy appropriate Christmas souvenir to far away friends, for whom New Zealand may p .wsess any degree of interest. Cm; ■ fMAS-TioK is proving probably the most blustery of any of the blustering periods of this unprecedentedly blustering season, dialing frost, snow, and geniality of temperature, we might, without any very great stretch of imagination,—at least as far as wind and rain are concerned, — we had lit upon n Hume Christmas, instead of the brilliant summer day of the antipodes, where the out-door revels of Whitsuntide are the general and jo/ful pastimes. Why the Maypole, with its honest old English gambols, has never been introduced, we arc at a loss to divine. Had they been attempted on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, we fear they would have been blown to tatters. They were sorry days for holidays. Let us hope that those fixed for the Anniversary Races on Wednesday and Thursday next m iy prove more propitious. On Tuesday evening, one cfMr. Hampshire’s children was suddenly taken ill, occasioned it is supposed bv a sun stroke, and seized with spasm and convulsions. Medical aid was immediately scut for but some delay was experienced in obtaining assistance. Dr. Kenderdiuc was called ami everything in bis power was .lone to save the little girl, wo are sorry 10 say, however, without success. Wi; arc sorry that the present holidays arc not permitted to pass without its being orr melancholy duty to record the occurrence of a fatal accident on the mornlnir of Christmas Day itself. Mr. J. Goodfellow, of Newmarket, was proceeding inn dogcart, on the Otabubu road, accompanied by bis .....named daughter, Miss Eiiphcmia Goodfellow. when the bit having got out of the horse’s mouth, Mr. Goodfellow bunding the runs to bis daughter, stepped down to put the matter to rights. immediately on stepping out of the vehicle, however, the horse bolted ami .he young lady was thrown with such violence against a block of BCO ria on the side of the road, as to cause instant death. She was at once placed in the vehicle and conveyed to her father’s house. Dr. Stratford was immediately sent for hut of course his services in such a ease could 0!1 Iy bo of use as evidence on the inquest. This deplorable accident which would have caused no little .rnef at any time, affecting, as it. does, the family of well known and esteemed a resident amongst us, has had a more than usually depressing influence. during the recent holidays. '

Coroner’s Inquest.— An Inquest was held on Thursday at the dwelling-house of Mr. John Goodfellow, near Newmarket, on view of the body ol Euphemia Goodfellow, his daughter, who was killed the day before (25th inst.) hy the overturning’of a cart among the scoria, near the Junction Inn, Epsom road. Mr. Goodfellow and his daughter were taking a pleasant tript to visit their friends at Otahuhu, and had not long left home, wheu Mr, Goodfellow, perceiving that the “ bit” had got out of the horse’s month, dismounted in order to rectify it. He no sooner removed the blinkers, (a capital error) than the horse started off at a furious rate, and dragged the cart containing the unfortunate lady over scoria ground of the roughest description. The cart was speedily turned upside down, killing Miss Goodfellow on the spot. Verdict—“ Killed by' Accident.” PRO FUSED WEEK OF SPECIAL PRAYER IN JANUARY, 1862 Iho Committee «f the Evangelical Alliance have issued a circular suggestion a week of prayer for 1862. I he following arc suggested as topics suited for a prominent place in flic exhortations and prayers of the success, ve days : Sunday, January 5. Sermons on the Hull/ Spirit : His divinity and personality—His offices and operations. Prayer for the Lord’s blessing upon the services of the week. Monday, 6— Hum'dilation mid Confession of Sin : as individuals—as families—as churches—and as a nation. Thanksgiving and praise for recent religions ingluesday, 7. —Home Objects for Pray°r : The conversion of the ungodly—the cessation of intemperance and immorality—and the spread of vital religion in our families and households, among our rulers, the rich and poor, our soldiers and sailors, the authors of our literature, secular and rcFgious. Wednesday, 8 .—foreign Objects fir Prayer: The revival of pure Christianity, and the extension of religions liberty in Europe and the lands of the East —the overthrow ot every form of anti-Christian error —conversion of the house of Israel—the prevalence of peace among all nations, especially in America—and a yet more abundant blessing upon our brethern and sisters engaged in the work of missions, Christian education, and literature in foreign lands. Thursday, 9. — The Church oj God ami (he Christian Ministry ; the increased spirituality of the Church ami its more decided separation from the world—brotherly love, sympathy, and union of labour among the Lord’s people—a higher standard of piety and power among Christian Ministers and all their fellowlabourers—the outpouring of the Spirit upon our Universities and Colleges, and on the rising ministry at large—the conversion of the young, and a large blessing upon Sunday and other schools. Friday, 10.— The /• ord oj (Tut : That it may he received with increased faith, reverence, and love —that its assailants may he enlightened and brought into the way of truth—that the power of the Divine Spirit may attend its private study, and its circulation throughout the world. • Saturday, 11.— The Lord's Day : That its Divine institution may he recognised, and its desecration at home and abroad may cease. Sunday, 12. — Sermons on the Signs, Dunyas, and Duties of the Present Tunes : Motives to personal holiness and Christian activity.— Communicated.