The Kaikoura Chronicle.

Marlborough Express, Volume III, Issue 100, 8 February 1868, Page 5

The Kaikoura Chronicle.

(From our Own Correspondent.) January 29th, 1868. ‘ Accident. —Aserious accident happened to Mr. Peoples, farmer, of Kohai, on Wednesday, 22nd instant, which might have resulted fatally. Whilst driving a cart heavily loaded with timber but of the bush, his foot caught some supple-jacks, which threw him to the ground, the wheel of the cart passing over him in an oblique direction from the hip to the shoulder; strange to say no bones were broken, but he was very 'much bruised, and life was at first despaired. Medical aid was obtained from Blenheim by telegraph, and we are now glad to say he is considered out of danger, and slowly recovering. School Festivities.— On Tuesday, the 28th instant, a treat was given to the school children bn the expiration of their Christmas holidays, the school-room was tastefully decorated for the occasion by Mr, Haggar, with his usual good taste, and upwards of fifty children were present. They assembled at the school at mid-day, and shortly afterwards walked in procession, carrying flags to Messrs. Beaumont and Wharton’s paddock, the use of which was kindly granted them, where they were profusely served with. nuts, oranges, lollies, &c., afterwards they amused themselves at various games, for which numerous prizes were distributed amongst them. At five o’clock they returned to the school, where an excellent tea awaited them, which they all heartily partook of. A second board was then spread for the parents and numerous other visitors. Later in the evening a magic lantern was exhibited, which elated s' roars of laughter from the children, and with which all were highly delighted. The children then dispersed, returning to their respective homes much pleased with the day’s amusement. Dancing was then commenced by the visitors, a good number of the fair sex being present, and the amusement was spiritedly kept up until an early hour in the morning. Great credit is due to the mothers for the neat and clean appearance of the children, and also to Mr. Home (teacher), Mr. Haggar, Mr. Maxton, as the promoters of the day’s amusement, and for the satisfactory manner in which everything was conducted.