FOUND ON THE BEACH.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1126, 13 May 1911, Page 7

FOUND ON THE BEACH.

TRAGEDY AT LYAIL BAY FEARED.

About 8 o'clock yesterday morning, a mun named Michael Kyan, employed at tho quarry at Lyall Bay, noticed a strange something on the beach quite close to the road. An examination revealed a suit of clothes, but there was no owner-in sight, and the bundle.had apparently lain where it was.all night, as it was quite damp with deir. The clothiug consisted of a dark.blue serge suit, not new, a green shirt, homemade flannel underpants, dark brown sox, green tweed cap, besides a small toivel and leather strap. The various articles were neatly stacked together, the sox placed it , , the boots, and everything pointed lo the fact that they were the property of someone who had gone to the bench for a dip on tho previous evening, i'lie police were communicated with, and a search of the beach was made, but, at a late hour last night, no new light had been shed on the mystery. I'Vjiu papers found in rl>e coat.it would appear that the owner of the clothing is Thomas Jones, and the general appearance of the suit would suggest that he was a man of slight build, about sft. Gin. in height. Tho papers comprise a small diary, n ktler, and a Christmas, card. The letter is written in AVel«h, and is apparently from a daughter—Jl. A. Jones. •12 Victoria Street, Carnarvon, and there is also another address. 2 Askew Street. Mcnni liridgc. Tho contents of a note pencilled in affectionate terms on the Christmas card -would, indicate that 11 r. Jonts and two of his sons recently arrived as immigrants from AVales, where his wife and daughters still reside.

St. John's Literary and Debating Society held its second debato in the Willis Street Classroom last night, when tho subject, "That Now Zealand should adopt Free-Trade," on being put to the meeting, ivas lost. Tho first practice of the local chorus which has been selected to assist the Sheffield Choir in their performances in Wellington was held last evening in St. John's Schoolroom. A very successful start was made in tho rehearsal of the choruses of the oratorio "Elijah." About 220 performers have been selected, and there were only very few absentees last evening. Owing to indisposition, Mr. Alaiiglian Barnctt could not bo present, but Messrs. Robert Parker and Lawrence Watkins each took sections of tho chorus and conducted rehearsals in separate rooms. Regret at tho unfortunate- illness which had overtaken Mr. Baniett was expressed by Mr. Parker before work was commenced. A system of checking attendances is to bo followed at the practices, so that a member of tho chorus who is not thoroughly in touch with tho work will not bo able to take part in tho concerts. Kach member obtains admission to tho practices by means of a ticket. The Waugiinui Education Board has informed the Waitara School Cmmniffoo that instructions have been given for tho election of tiro slielier-sJieds at (lie school immediately.