THE TEMUKA FATALITY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCIV, Issue 14392, 6 January 1911, Page 7

THE TEMUKA FATALITY.

Tho funerals of tho two men, Mr Snoll and Mr McAulilfc, wlio were killed in a, train accident at Tcmuka >. ok place on Wednesday afternoon. AJ business places were closed for a couplo of hours, and a flag was flown halfmast at tbe borough oflcos. Mr t'l.cll was a. member cf tho Church of Ergland and tho Rev. A. H. Norris conducted the burial service. Mr i'tcAuliile was a Catliolic, and Rev. Father Fay officiated in hie case. Iv.tn funerals were very largely attenl'sd. The deceased McAubife left a fnnii'y of young children, quite unpro?ided for, and subscription lists have been circulated to provide funds for ih<ir benefit, and a concert is to be p.vtn at the Temuka. Drill Hall on Thursdiy, 19th inst. Hev. Father Fay anl Mi T. Buxton, M.P., will act as treasurers and.Messrs \V. M. Coombs an'l A. D. Aitken as joint secretaries For ilie subscription fund, and any of thtt* gentlemen will be pleased to contributions. A list is alec Op9B it tho "Herald" office, MINISTEES -WIRED TO. Mr Buxton, AI.P., sent the foUoTing telegrams to Ministers: — 'to Sir J. G. Ward, lnvercargill.— '■Shucking fatality here last night. Express smashed into two men in a amy, killing ooth instantly. This is the fifth fatality in the last few yiits. Some steps must be taken to safeguard in future. AVould like ro .".e you at station on your return. —Buxton." To Hon. J. A. Millar, Wellington.— "Shocking fatality hero on Dehnurk street railway crossing. Two men run down by express. Practically cat t6 pieces. This is fifth fatal accident in a few years. Something must bo -ioiio. Would like- to see you at station on your first visit south to put mutter fully before you.—Buxton." Mr Buxton received the following replies: From Sir Joseph Ward:—"l am deeply grieved to hear of the'sad evident with such disastrous Tesults. I will be, only too glad to see yt.i at station on my return. I expect to pass through Temuka by the se.<-iiJ express from ■ Dunedin on Saturlay next.—J. G. Ward." From Hon. J. A. Millar:—"Rogrot exceedingly to hear of crossing ff.tn)ityv Will advise you when I am coming through, so that I can go into the matter.T-J. A. Millar."