A NARROW ESCAPE.
' Auckland, December 12. An incident illustrative of the Premier’s promptitude occurred at "Waiuku this morning. • During breakfast Mrs Waterman, wife of - the licensee of the hotel, trod on a match, the result being that her clothing instantly took fire, the lining of her dress being apparently very inflammable. The flame ran rapidly,' and the Premier, instantly recognising the danger, sprang to the woman’s assistance before the others noticed the fire, and speedily extinguished the flames. ; , , Mr Seddon’s hands were slightly scorched during the operation. His prompt action undoubtedly saved Mrs Waterman from being severely injured.,
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New Zealand Mail, Issue 1189, 14 December 1894, Page 16
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98A NARROW ESCAPE. New Zealand Mail, Issue 1189, 14 December 1894, Page 16
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