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Colonist, Volume XXXI, Issue 8416, 27 November 1895, Page 2

& Serious Accident. — Laßt night about ha'f-pajt ten, Mr Clark, who lives at the junction of Collingwocd and Hardy streets, was driving into town from the Waim&as with a oompanion, and bb tbe two men bad given a lift to a middle-aged woman, a Mrs Horton, who resides in Bridge street eaßt, there were threa occupants of the trap, when in coming down the hill between tbe residence of Mr W. Harley and the Hospital, a setiouß acoident ooouired. It appears that a wagon that was being driven out of town was either not observed by the oooupanta of tho lighter vehicle, or it was found impossible to avoid it. At all events a collision took plaoe, and Mr Clark's trap was capsized. Tbe male oooupants were thrown out and eßeaped with very slight injury, but unfortunately the vehiole fell upon the woman, who was speechless when picked up. Assistance was at onoa rendered by Mr D. Barnett, a contractor for lighting and extinguishing the street lamps, and he set off to the Hospital, and obtained a stretcher on whioh Mrs Horton was conveyed to that Institution. At the time it was impossible to learn accurately the extent of injuries sustained, but we hope that these may prove to be much lighter than waa at first feared. 8. S. Pehguin.— Mr Brusewitz, photogiapher, announoes that be will have ready to-day views of the Penguin as she lay on the foreshore. Narrow Escape.— Mr G. W. Newßon, one of a party of prospectors now at the Crow, bad a narrow escape from drowning the other day. It appears he was crossing the river on a log, which lies across from one bank to the other, and bis swag ooming loose, he made an attempt to recover it, aqd in doing to, over-balanced himself, and fell in. Fortunately he esoaped with a good ducking, Magistrate's Coubt.— Yeaterday, before Mr Bobirjson, P.M., a first offender was conviced and disoharged for drunkenness. Joshua Shields v. Emma Isabel Osborne. Claim for £10 for goods supplied. Mr Harley appeared for defendant. After hearing evidence his Worship gave judgment for defendant, without costs. Several oaseß were adjourned. Publications Received.— We have to acknowledge the receipt o! the bonnd edition of the New Zealand Statutes for 1895. from the Government printer ; a pamphlet from tbe Maxim Nordenfelt guns and Ammunition Company of London treating upon " Tbe Maxim Automatic Gun in Action." It is well illustrated, and any volunteer interested can ccc the phamphlet at this offioa ; a guide for invalids and tourists to the Thermal Springs and Baths at Te Aroha, oompiled by Mr C. F. Spooner. A report on the prospects of Viticulture in this Colony, together with instructions for planting and pruning, written by Romea Brugato, the expert from Victoria, and published by tbe Agricultural Department ; and a copy of the tßndsome offioe calendar for 1896 issued by the New Zealand Insurance Company!

The Volunteebs.— The inspection parade of the H Battery took place last evening, Lieut.-Colonel Pitt being the inspecting offic r, and he was accompanied by Staff Sergt.-Majir Richardson, R.A. Tha tjtal n-rnbe- on parade was 31, incladin? three officers (Cap-'ain Hyde, Lieutenants Topliss and Witusett), one &ergt.-Major, one Quar-termaster-Sergeant, and four Sergeants. The in-peoting officer minu'ely examined the k'attery aod their equipment?. The greater portion of the evening was devoted to fire discipline and renting, the offioers and SergtMajor Marris each taking command, while Sergeants Borougb, Fleming, and Bray I nnderwent an examination on the mejbanism of the guns and their ammunition. At the conolu-ion of the drill Colonel Pitt Siid he had examined the Battery in the programme sketched out by Strgt.-Major R chardson. During the la'ter's stay in Nelson they had had a considerable number of drills, and he learnt that the attendance had been somewhat irregular, although some had been regular attendants. Ha bad been struck particularly with the knowledge shown by the squad in ranging, and also that oonoerning the guns and ammunition. In some cases sufficient attention had not been paid to the instruction by Sergt.-Major Richardbod. They should have made good progress considering the manner in which the in a motion waa given. Colonel Pitt referred to the Bat'ery now having a f u 1 equipment, and he hoped they would beoome proficient in their wo;k. He must also insist on a better attendanoe at future drills, and he intended to examine them thoroughly upon every inspection, as he had done thai night. Co'onel Pitt said he hoped the Battery would take advantage of the regulations, and go into oamp at some suitable time, and put their knowledge into practical use. I-i conclus'on Colonel Pitt expressed eatiefactfon with the genet al knowledge shown by Sergt.Major Marris, and Sergts. Borough, Fleming aud Bray. The monthly inspection of all corps takes place this evening. Ciuckei. — The following players will represent the Athletio Club in their championehip match at the Park to-morrow, commencing at 10.30 a.m. :— Athletics : Messrs Whitehorn, Pools, Curtis, Luxford, Blincoe, Shalloiass, Clayden, Simpson, Bra/, Bottrell, and Murphy ; emergenoy, Riley. Iha Uoited Club are endeavoring to arrange a match with Motueka to»morrow. Inquest at the Fbknch Pass.— Mr George Sinclair, J.P., and Constable Kelly returned yesterdiy from the French Pa; 3, where th- y had proceeded to hold an enquiry icto the finding of the remains of iha Native, Toa. After reaching the Pass, the par.y proceeded by boat to the Maori Pah, Pawakiwawe, on tho northeastern sbore of D'Urviile Island. Here the ramains were inspected, and the jury, six Europeans and six Natives, proceeded to the Pass again, the enquiry being continued in Mr Wall cc Webber's house, Mr tjinolair aoting as coroner, and Constable Kelly as interpreter. The evidence showed that a party of six were in a boat coming rjund the Island from the west to Pawakaiwawe, but four of tbe party leit Toa and another at a spot nearly opposite the pah on the ether other coast, ani started to walk over tbe range to the pah, leaving the two to work the boat roound tbe northernmost point of thelslmi. It is conceived that the boat was lost in Sandy Bay, Dot far from wbere the party left the boat, and that the meo reached the shore. The party who had landed, when t'ae others did not turn up, made careful search, more especially along the s -ore. The remains in question were found c 1036 to the traok, near the top of the range, and it is evident that the man must hive perished from the exposure, the weather at that time beiog very cold. A verdict was brought in that Toa died from exposure. Implements at thb Show. — Messrs Walter A. Wood & Co (representative Mr W. R. May, Richmond), and the Massey-Harria Company (representatives Messra Levien Bro j, will have a full assortment (f the agricultural implements manufactured by these firms exhibited Bt the Show, and special attention is directed to these exhibits. Mr W< Bain, the representative of tin well* known firm of R?id and Gray, arrived here on Tms3ay morning per Penguin, bringing with him a hrge consignment of agricultural implements, including some of the firm's oelebrated patents. The cost noteworthy of the exhibits are a double furrow plough, convertible into a single furrow for a digger or an ordinary leaver ; a single furrow lever plough convertible into a single furrow digger; with Gray 1 * patent lifting gear ; a Deering all-steel reaper and binder, hill-side plough, and other interesting inventions in this class of machinery. The Kelson Farmers' Co-operative Association have been appointed agents for tbe firm for tbis district. Those desirous of winding up t :e holiday to-morrow by a danoe may do so by attending the new Reobsbite Hall, Bridge-Btreet. As the above Hall has been provided with capital ventilation and a suitable floor, many are expeoted to avail themselves of thia opportunity of testing its oapabi ities. Dancing commences at eight o'olook. Refbkshments at the Show. — Mr Oldershaw announoes that at the booth on tbe Show ground afternoon tea wi 1 be proourable a3 well as all descriptions of refreshments at town pricae. A newspapeb war is being waged in Taranaki as to whether Wallath, the misguided youth who was gaoled for acting the highwayman, should or should not be liberated. A monster petition is being circulated with a view to effecting his release. A bather singular development has taken place in the wool market in America. At the beginning of October 500,0001 b Montana wool were sold at Boston for shipment to Bradford, and a week later 117,0001 b were sold for shipment to Liverpool. A WeiiLiNGToN correspondent writes regarding the Opposition : — The party, feeling oettain of viot jry at the next general eleotion has already begun to make up its Cabinet. Four members have just been gazetted in its mind's eye. They are Captain Buesell, Sir Robert Stout, Mr Duthie and Mr Larnach. There is a little heart-burning about tbe leadership, and, therefore, a little uncertainty. There iB an uncomfortable idea, in faot, that neither Captain Russell nor Sir Robert Stout will give way. True the knight has already been Premier, and, if all tales are true, would not have been averse to enter tbe present Ministry in 1893 had he been offered the leading position. On the other band, Captain Bussell is the leader of the Opposition, or was until he was deposed in tbe dosing days of the session, for not, as somebody put it, " taking off his coat " often enough. But in that deposition the Captiin oannot be expeoted to aoquiesoe, preferring, of course, to appeal to the new party which is to come in after the eleotions in place of the " subservient majority," which at present reduces the question of Opposition leadership, &b a practical question, to the level of tbe squaring of the circle. Be that as it may, the leadership ot thia Cabinet en posse is in abeyance. Another question which looms a little fitfully is that of the Treasurershipj Mr Laroaoh ib, of oour.-e, the Treasarer designate, and Dr Newmans life is said to be somewhat of a burden in consequence. With Mr George Hutchison as Minister of Justice, aid Mr Downie ttewart as Attorney-General and leader of the Upper House, the new learn will ba tolerably complete. Archbishop Choke, (formerly Bishop of Auckland) appears to be not quite "up to date " in matters colonial, as when asked about education affairs in the colony he said : — " I think that the New Zealand system is fairly satisfactory. The State provides an education solely secular, and ministers of all denominations are authorised to impart religious instruction to their pupils one day in the week. The Catholic priests in New Zealand attend regularly for ! some hours in the week to catechise the Catholic scholars in the public schools. The system seems to work admirably." As everyone in New Zealand knows (says • Napier Herald ') the system does not work admirably, for the simple reason that it is not in existence, and Dr. Croke's own Church is never tired of denouncing that which is in existence. He is confusing the work done in the schools by the Anglican clergy, and puts it down to Roman Catholic priests. Oscab Wilde is described by a London correspondent as a model convict. He is very deft with his hands, and is employed making bags of s.reeherche description. The prison fare is agreeing with him, and he has Ic:--t the bloated look that distinguished the arch-pihst of . Lheticism, when the pet of society. Just now he is busy studying divinity, and asked to be allowed a copy of the " Confessions of St. Augustine," the ;

translation of which is not exactly suited to the family circle. There is another volume which has never been translated. It is probably this which the Oxford classic got. It may be that Oscar, on his release next year, will blossom into an edifying preacher : but whether on the side of Holy Mother Church in one of our countless sections or as a Buddhist cannot be surmised. Religion of some sort will certainly claim him, as it is the very best social renovator. Willy Wilde has become a family man, and is said to be both proud, of his little daughter and devoted to her. The child ia a great solace to her grandmother, Lady Wilde, who is in winter almost wholly confined to bed.