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Colonist, Volume XLVI, Issue 10662, 10 March 1903, Page 2

A Serious Accident. — We regret very much to learn that an accident which Mr Stewart Lightband, son of Mr M. Lightband, met with last week is much more serious than at first thought. Mr Lightband, who is employed at tho Anchor Foundry had a slight fall while at work on - the dredge, and hurt his back, but was able to walk. Examination proved, however, that his spine was j injured, and .he has been removed to ) Miss Eochfort's private hospital for treatment, which will, we under--5 stand, involve his being kept in a recumbent position for three months. Mr Lightband, who is a fine, stalwart young man, and a general favorite, will have the sympathy of a large s circle of friends, and we hope that h« will make ad early recovery, and be none the worse for his unfortunate accident. Bicyci<e Accident. — Mr W. J. J Smith, employed at Messrs Light--1 band & Co. 's, as a result of a fall from his bicycle, sustained a fractured collarbone. Mr Smith was riding down a steep pathway leading from his residence, when the bicycle skidded in a rut. The Institute, — The entertainment to be given at the Theatre on Thursday and Friday evenings in aid of the Institute is sure to prove a great success. It tfill be recognised that the programme published this morning is a highly attractive one ; there will be a very efficient orchestra, and favorite local amateurs will take part in the dramatic performance. Personal.— Mr A. O. H. Scott, cordial manufacturer) formerly proprietor of the business carried on under the style of " James Hamilton " and latterly manager of same for Messrs J. E. Dodson and Son, has purchased a skorekeeping business at Waverley, and will shortly remove to that place. Mr Scott who has iden- ' tilled himself with the Oddfellows I Order, and is an office bearer of the [Southern Star Masonic Lodge will carry with him the best wishes of many friends and colleagues.— Messrs T. E. Donne and James Cowan, of the Tourist Department, are at present paying a visit.to Nelson on business in connection with their department

5 Supbeme Court. — A further civil action has been set down for hearing «n Wednesday, Messrs Eanuin & Sons making claim for an order of ejectment of John George Atkins from a certain property at Motueka. Defendant makes a counter claim for the transfer of the property from plaintiffs to himself. Mr Harley will appe'ar for plaintiffs, and Mr Pitt for defendant.— ln the ease of Pearless v. Moore, a claim for £193 on partnership accounts, tin defendant makes a counter claim for £200 for breach of agreement. — His Honor Mr Justice Denniston will be the presiding Judge. .

■ The Dog Fien*> is once more at his diabolical work, and within the last v day pr two several dogs have been poisoned. Yesterday morning the well-known Maltese terrier, "Hone," belonging to Mr W. T. Bond, died from a dose of strichnine. j

Masonic. — "The usual monthly meeting of the Southern Star Lodge of Freemasons will, be held at the Maronic Hall, ColHngwood street, thie evening, when visitors are cordially invited to attend.

Cvthedbal Mission. — At the Mission ' Service at the Cathedral last evening the missioner took- for his text Luke y. 5 : "At Thy word I will," and in the course of his address Fpointed out how the Bible is 1 full of the wonders effected by the Word of God, and appealed most earnestly for those present to seek to know what* the *Will of God is fori their: every-day life, and then knowing it to be ready to obey that Will at all costs. There will be a service! to-night ftt'7.3o. . ■ : - !

. Thb Tbmjebatubb. At three o'clock this morning the thermometer putsjde f his office w#ri«rea 69 degrees^