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Kumara Times, Issue 2539, 11 August 1884, Page 2

As might be expected Sir Julius Yogel is experiencing considerable difficulty in forming a Ministry. Messrs Ballance and Stout are the only members of the House who have definitely decided to join him. The position of parties is thus given : Vogel 32 ; Grey-Montgomery combined, opposition, 31 ; Atkinson, 31. The are 51 Conservatives in the House and 43 Liberals,

Misfortune bofel four gentlemen who started yesterday morning with a double buggy and pair for a drive to Maori Creek, to hold an important meeting there in connection with Presbyterian Church matters. Owing, it is said, to the break not acting, great speed was attained in going down the Zigzag road, the buggy capsized, and the occupants were thrown on the ground. All four regained their feet quickly, but the horses scampered off with the pole and wheels, which had become disconnected with the body of the buggy- Mr James Woods, who was driving, appears to have been the first to regain his feet, and ran after the horses as far as Keech and Malloy’s store, on the other side of the bridge; but, finding there was something serious the matter with his arm, he yielded to the advice of Mr James Malloy, and returned home as quickly as he could, Mr Malloy kindly offering to ride after the runaways. Mr W. Nicholson rode alongside Mr Woods on the front seat; he escaped with such a spattering of mud as was afforded in a soft place on a wet day. The Rev. Mr Hay, who sat behind Nicholson, received an ugly scalp wound, about two inches long, near the organs, as phrenologists would say, of Comparison and Causality ; he was also bruised about the face. Mr Campbell was fortunate enough in escaping unhurt. It is almost wonderful that the accident was not attended with more serious consequences. On reaching town the sufferers were attended to by Dr. Monckton. Mr Woods’ was found to have broken one of the bones in his right forearm, which was at once set, and bandaged. Mr Hay’s injuries were also attended to. The horses galloped nearly to the Three-Mile Junction of the Greymouth with Greenstone roads, and fell. They had been followed by Messrs P. Foley and Hayes, who secured them and brought them home, little the worse for their adventure. The buggy, which was obtained from Mr Mulvihill, is, of course, very much shattered.

The Gazette of the 31st ult., received to-day, notifies the appointment of James M‘Ennis, Esq., as a Receiver of Gold Revenue and Mining Registrar for Goldsborough, in the Westland Mining District, vice M. Eyes, transferred, as from the Ist July, 1884.

In reference to the political situation, Mr A. R. Guinness received the following telegram from Mr R. J. Seddon on Saturday evening : —“ Sir Julius Yogel is forming a Ministry. Messrs Stout and Macandrew have joined him, but Sir George Grey, Mr Ormond, and Mr Montgomery will refuse. On your arrival the West Coast members will meet to consider the situation. Until then decline to give a pledge either way.” According to a telegram received through the Press Association on Sunday evening, nothing additional had transpired in regard to the political situation. The second anniversary ball of the Irish National League, held at the Adelphi Theatre last Friday, though not so well attended as the one in March, 1883, was nevertheless as successful in all other respects. The St. Patrick’s Brass Band in lively strains denoted the eventful hour of meeting by playing through the streets of the town. The Theatre was nicely decorated for the occasion; the music was excellentthe ladies and the dresses looked charming ; and as a consequence everybody seemed pleased with everybody, so that everybody seemed to enjoy themselves. Between the first and second part of the programme, supper, provided in the genuine style of Host Stewart was partaken of, and so strengthened many as to necessitate the M.C. and orchestra complying with the general wish, and four more dances were indulged in than appeared on the programme. This may be taken as significant of the good order, pleasure, and satisfaction which prevailed, and thus the ball did not terminate till daylight.

The Australians have had a tough cricket match with Gloucestershire at Clifton. The game lasted into the third day, only one innings each being played. The Gloucestershire representatives scored 301, and the Australians 314. Not beinotime to play a second innings, the match was drawn. In their second innings, the Gloucestershire score stood at 230, with two wickets down, when play ceased. Brain scored 108, 1.b.w., and Bullen 68, not out. To-day the Australians commence a contest at the Oval with an AllEngland eleven. Papers for nominating candidates for election to serve as members of the Hospital Committee for the ensuing year mav be obtained from the Treasurer (Mr W. Nicholson), Mr H. Burger, and the Secretary (Mr. L. J. Spyer), before or up to tho close of the annual meeting, which takes place to-morrow evening.

Commander Edwin wired the following urgent message at 3.35 this afternoon “ Bad weather may be expected between north and east and south-east; glass fur-

ther fall, and very heavy rainfall within 12 hours.

The long-distance 12 hours’ walking match, commenced at Auckland on Friday, the Ist inst., and ended at 11 o’clock on Saturday night, in the Theatre Royal. On the first day Willis retired at 42 miles. J. Hendry, who walked the full time, covered 62 miles 8 laps ; Stevenson, do., 61 miles 15 laps. On the second day Jerome, Guttler, and Goodwin retired at 40, 47, and 57 miles respectively. Arthur Hendry covered 63 miles 7 laps; and the result was : A. Hendry, £SO and a silver cup; J. Hendry, £3O; Stevenson, £2O, Twelve hundred persons were present at the close of the match.

Ladies requiring dress pieces should not miss the present opportunity to purchase these goods at J. Manson and Co.’s sale.— [Advt.]

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