GEERALDINE FLORAL, HORTICULTURAL, AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2151, 17 January 1891, Page 3

GEERALDINE FLORAL, HORTICULTURAL, AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION.

ANNUAL SHOW.

Patrons— Hon, L. Walker, M. L.C. ; Hon. W. Rolleston ; S. Buxton, Esq., M.H.R. ; A. E. G. Rhodes, Esq., MH. 8.; W. Postlethwaite, Esq ; C. G. Tripp, Esq. ; H. R. Webster, Esq. ; W. E. Barker. Esq. I resident —l)r K. Fish. Vice-Presidents— Messrs J. Williams, A. White, and B. R. Macdonald. Secretary—Mr A. Fisher. Treasurer—Mr J. W. Pye. Auditors —Messrs A, White and G. H. Patrick. Committee of Management —Messrs N. Dunlop, J. Pye, R. H. Pearpoint, W. W. Pye, T. Harrison, H. Poatlethwaite, J. GrifEn, A. Coles, W. Stonehouae, J. H. Dean» inn., M. Coombs, J. Hay, C. Ramble, H. Baughfen, W. Cooling, J. Mundell, J. Cunningh»m, J. S. Chapman, and K. Hammond. Judges—Flowers : Messrs Knowles, Lewis, Cross, and Sealcy. Fruit and vegetables : Messrs Langdon, Harney. Lsary, and W. Whaelband. Bread, cake, praservea, and needlework: Mesdamea Cunningham, Fish, and Mcllraith. Butter, hams, and bacon : Mr W. H. Walton. Essays: Be?. A. B. Todd and Mr H. W. Moore.

The annual show of the above association, which was held in the "Volunteer Hall, Geraldine, on Thursday afternoon, was certainly an unqualified success, and waa without doubt the best they hare yet had. The attendance was larger than at any previous show of the association, and the takings at the door larger in conieq*§nce. Notwithstanding the dry. ness of the present season the majority of the exhibits were of the very first class. The room was profusely decorated with ferns and evergreens. The building is admirably suited for holding such an exhibition in, but notwithstanding the large quantity of staging erected •11 the benches were well filled. Some idea may be formed of the quantity of exhibits when it is mentioned that in only one item, strawberries there were bo entries in the gardeners' class. In the remaining 113 items en the catalogue, irrespective of special and miscellaneous classes, there was keen competition. One person alone had no less than 58 entries. Entering by the front door the visitor found that the arrangements were somewhat similar te former years. On the right hand Bide were the vegetables both in the gardeners' and amateurs' classes. The exhibits here were very numerous, and of an exceptionally good class. "When arranged closely they occupied about 100 ft of staging. On the left aide near the door were the hams and bacen, while along the wall the fruit was arranged. In the centre of the hall near the door staging was erected in the ferm of two letters H conjoined, and on this the pot plants were dieplayed. About half way down the room three tiers of benches were devoted to more pot plants, ferns, etc., while beyond these again more etaging in the form of two letters H conjoined was devoted exclusively to cut flowers. On the platform at the end of the room the butter, cakes, bread and preserves were staged, also the fancy work, table decorations, and bouquets. Such a number e£ exhibits were received that it was quarter to one before the class stewards had completed their work, and consequently the public could not be admitted till about three o'clock, instead of halfpast two as advertised, The class stewards are to be heartily complimented on the way in which they performed their duties. The exhibits followed each other in the same rotation as in the printedjcatalogue, an arrangement which added greatly te the pleasure of visitors to the show. The judges, too, deserve a word of praise for the despatch with which they performed their tasks. Mr A E & Khodes, M.H.K., formally opened the show shortly before three o'clock. He expressed the great pleasure it gave him td be present, as it gave him an opportunity of becoming more fully acquainted with the new portion of hio district, and also of seeing an excellent show. He thanked them very heartily for the honor they had done him by returning him as their member, especially as such a large number had expressed their conidence in him. He assured them that he would do his best during the next three years to prove to them that their confidence had not been misplaeed. (Applause) He spoke of the splendid market that was sow being opened up in England for New Zealand fruit. It had been clearly demonstrated that fruit could be sent .Howe from New Zealand in cool chambers with as much success as froaen mutton, and reaching the Old Country when there was no competition from Europe or America it commanded a ready sale at a profitable price. Had it not been for the short supply of apples this year a syndicate in Christchurch would have made an experiment in this direction on a large scale. He also referred to the advantages to society of associations like the Geraldine one, which encouraged the cultivation and love of the soil. He was certain that in a colony like this the more such a love was fostered the better for the country as a whole. He by formally declaring the |show open to the public. (Applause.) Throughout the day the committee did their utmost to keep everything rumning smoothly, no easy task where such a multitude of things have to be attended to. The secretary, Mr Pisher, deserves every praise for the way in which he performed bis onerous duties

The show, however, has now grown to such dimensions that it is next to impossible for one man to perform all the duties of a secretary without being nearly worried to death, and the association should certainly appoint an assistant secretary. POX PLJIKTS. Following the catalogue the irst exhibits to attract attention were some beautiful collections ot 10 plants each. Competition ran very close, but Messrs Clinch and Smith, of Temuka, succeeded in carrying of£ first and second, Mr T. Harrison running them very closely. The hydrangea were quite a feature of the show. All of them were good, but Mr Pearpomt's especially so. The pots of musk shown were also fine ones, Miss D. Postlethwaite's being a beauty. Some very fine fuchsias were exhibited, there being more and better plants than at any previous Bbow of the society. Mr Clinch again secured first for these. CWE I"X.OWEBS. The time was rather late, and the season has been too boisterous, for roses to be in perfection, but still there was a fair display. Stocks, too, were only of a moderate ordsr. feme magnificent pansies were on exhibition, i Mr J. Dow's exhibits, with which he secured first and second respectively, being greatly admired. The verbenas ] were good. In hardy cut flowers Mr f M. Coombs secured first with a very i nice exhibit. J he pinks and carnations ; would have been a credit to any show, < Mr Clinch's exhibits being especially ' fine. Mr Gr. H. Patrick ran him very j| close with another excellent collection. ( For Miss Gilmour's prize fer these j flowers Mr Patrick sueceeded in j beating all comers. Mr Patrick was ! the only exhibitor of native cut flowers, r I In the bunch shown by him was ex- * hibited the flower of the rata, with } which the bush on the west coast aud in the North Island is a blaze of e scarlet just now. Mr Dow's special i exhibit of pansies was exceptionally e fine, although brought from Timaru. a Mr J. Pye secured Mrs "Webster's e special prize of a guinea for < roses with a nice exhibit, Mr Dow being second, One of the * most, if not the most, perfect ex- i hibit in the whole show was Mr J, s Dow's of nine varieties of Dahlias, ( They were really beautiful, and al- 2 though they had been brought all the ,J way from Timaru nothing in the ' Bame class could approach them. Master John Hammond's exhibit of t vegetables grown by himself, with ( which he secured Mr W B t prize, were a credit to him. His l sister was equally successful with a *j stand o£ cut flowers, which also ' secured another prize offered by Mr j Barker. j FEUIT. I Passing on to fruit the display was 1 one of the best, if not the best, ever f seen at the association's show. In this, as in every other department, the quality of the exhibits was such as to j occasion the utmost surprise when the dryness of the Beason is taken into ( account. The only fruit that was not ( up to show quality was strawberries. ( The cherries, gooseberries, and all the 5 small fruits were remarkably fine. The 5 competition in apples, plums, pears, ) and apricots, was very keen in nearly every case. The apricots were very -j forward, while Mr White's prize tor a ] collection of ten varieties, resulted in < some splendid collections being staged. I There were also some splendid i exhibits from the garden and the ; orchard. One of the finest of the j latter were two baskets of fruit ( exhibited by Mr J. J. Ellis, of Orari. , The collection—several varieties of i plums, apricots, apples, nuts, etc., and being beautifully arranged—made a \ perfect picture. They were greatly ■ admired. ! VEGETABLES. Coming round to the vegetables nothing but surprise at their excellent , quality could be felt. Every item was filled up, and competition was keen in each line, The cucumbers were beauties, while the cabbages, peas, beans, potatoes, etc, would be hard to beat anywhere. In cauliflowers the amateurs beat their professional rivals. In every department of the show the way in which the amateurs held their own with, and even gave points to the professionals, was very marked, FOB EXHIBITION ONLY, a number of articles were staged for exhibition only. In many instances the name of the exhibitor was not attached, consequently the public wire kept in happy ignoranae as to the ownership. Among the articles brought for exhibition only were three pictures painted by Miss Dunlop. An elaborately worked chemise, made and exhibited by Miss Kennedy, of Pleasant Yalley, and a bookmarker, worked by Miss Ada Hoskins, a little girl of about 11 summers, were worthy of special mention. SPECIAL PHIZES. The hand boquets were not of a first class quality. The table decorations were better, Miss Stonehouse securing first with a very nice one, Mrs J W Pye, who had a very elaborate one being second. Her epergne, however, 1 iB rather too heavy too allow of the ' flowers being arranged as lightly as in that of the successful competitor. » Some of the cakes looked very tempt- ' ing, and were a decided credit to the young makers. Agnes Shaw and J Mina Dunlep ran each other close for J j first honors. 'J he competition for 31 bread brought out some really firsta class loaves. In this competition a ', a groat deal, of course, depended on the a description of flour used. Some of i that used in the loaves exhibited was

apparently silver dust, while some was ground from wheat grown on the exhibitor's farm. The hams shown, though small, were of a fair order. The bacon, on the other hand, was large. It appeared to be of good quality. MISCEIiLAWEOUS. In this class Mrs Dunlop secured first for a nice exhibit of home preseryes. Messrs J J?ye and Gr H Patrick both had fine celleetions of native ferns. Five girls competed for the prize for au essay on the Geraldine district, J Riordan securing first and Mina Dunlop second. The button holes showed that the girls were possessed of a considerable amount of taste, Mina Dunlop secruing first for this. The cottage garden competition created a good deal of interest. This year Mr J W Pye secured the first prize, Messrs J Kennington and W Fly taking second and third respectively. The pair of woollen socks knitted by Miss D Macdonald were quite a credit to her. Mrs Ashby's sofa cushion was beautifully soft and pretty withal.

Class A—Garuknms. (Open to all.) Pox Plants —Bust collection of 10 pet plants : H. T. Clinch X, Geo. Smith 2, T. Harrison 3. Best hydrangea; first oriza presented by Mr Pearpoint: B. H. Pearpoint 1 and 2, A. White and G. H. Patrick commended. Best pot muelc; first prize presented by Mr Hay: Miss ; Pearl Postlethwaite 1. Best fuchsia ; j Mr Griffin's prizas : H. T. Clinch 1, G. H. Patrick 2. Cut Flowhrs—9 roses, varieties ; second prize presented by Mrs J. W. Pye: G. Smith 1, J. Pye 2. 5 stocks, 6 varieties : J. Pye 1, H. T. Clinch 2. pansies, 6 show, 6 fancy: J. Dowe 1 and 2. Yerbenas, 0 varieties, 5 blooms of each ; prizes presented by Messrß Williams and Pearpoint: G. H. Patrick 1, li . Smith 2. Hardy cut ft >wers, 12 distinot species : M. Coombs 1, T. Harrison 2. Geraniums, 6 varieties, 3 blooms of each: T. Harrison I.' Antirrhinums, 6 varieties, S bleoms of each : McNaughton 1, T. Harrison 2. Pentstemons, beat collection, 9 spikes, 1 of each : J. Pye 1, T. Harrison 2. Pinks and carnations, 12 varieties, 2 blooms of each; Mr N. Dunlop's prizes: H. T. Clinch 1, G. H. Patrick 2. Beat collection pinks and carnal ions ; Misß Gilmour's priza : G. H. Patrick 1. Gladioli, best collection, 9 spikes, lof each: W. W. Pye 1, T. Harrison 2. Phlox drumruoodi, 9 varieties, 3 trusses of each : H. T, Clinch 1, J- Pyo 2. Fruit—Strawberries, 25 : M. Coombs 1 and 2. Cherries, 30 : T. Harrison 1 and 2. Gooseberries, 2 varieties, 25 of each : J. Pye 1 and 2. Currants, red, bunches, best dish; T. Harrison 1, C. G. Tripp 2. Currantß, blaok, bunohes, best dish : T. Harrl3onl, C. G, Tripp 2. Currants, white, bunches, best dish : J. Pye 1, T. Harrison 2. Raspberries, best dish: T. Harrison 1, G. Smith 2. 9 eating apples: W. G. McNaughton 1, J. Griffin 2. 9 cooking apples : J. Pye 1, W. G. McNaughton 2. 25 plums, any kind : J. Pya 1, W, G. McNaughton 2. 9 pears: W. G. McNaughton 1, T. Harrison 2. 9 apricots: T. Harrison 1 and 2, Best collection of fruit, 10 varieties ; Mr A. White's prize : T. Harrison 1, W. G. McNaughton 2. Vegetables—Cucumbers, bast brace : M Coombs 1, T.Harrison 2.3 cabbages: M. Coombs 1 and 2. 3 red cabbages: J. Pye 1, M. Coombs 2. 3 cauliflowers : C. G. Tripp 1, T. Harrison 2. 6 short carrots : M. Coombs 1 and 2. 6 intermediate carrots : M. Coombs 1 and 2. 6 parsnips : W. W. Pye 1, M. Coombs 2. 6 turnip* : J. Pye 1, W, W. Pje 2. 6 onions : W. W. Pye 1, M. Coombs 2. 3 lettuce : T. Harrison 1, C. G. Tripp a. 1 dozen kidney potatoes, 1 kind : J. Pye 1, M. Coombs 2. 1 dozen round potatoes, 1 kind : M. Coombs 1, J. Pye 2. 60 peas: C. G. Tripp 1, M. Coombs 2. 25 broad beans: M. Coombs 1, T. Harrison 2. 25 Frenoh beanH : T. Harrison 1, W. W. Pye 2. 6 stalks rhubarb : M. Coombs 1 and 2.2 vegetable marrows: M. Coombs 1, T. Harrison 2. 3 roots beet : C. G. Tripp 1, J. Pye 2. Collection of salad :J. Pye 1, T. Harrison 2. Collection of potatoes grown in Geraldine Road Board district, 4of each sort; first prize presented by Mrs Farrell, second by Mr J. Williams: J. Pye 1 and 2.21 b eschalots ; W, W. Pye 1, M. Coombs 2. 3 globe artiohokta: M. Coomb* 1, T. Harrison 2. Best collection of vegetables, 12 varieties; prizes presented by Dr Fish (president of the association) : J. Pye 1, M. Coombs 2. 3 heaviest kidney potatoes of any kind ; first prize given by Mr C. Pye, jun.: J. Pye 1, M. Coombs 2.

Class B—Amatewrs. (Open to amateurs only.) Pot Plants fuchsias, 3 plants, varieties: H. T. Clinch 1, G. H. Patrick 2. Pelargoniums, 4 plants, varieties ; firßt prize presented by Mr Leary : H. V. Clinch 1, G. H. Patrick 2. 3 single geraniums, varieties : R. b. Pearpoint 1, G. H. Patrick 2. 3 double geraniums, varieties : G. fl. Patrick 1, R. H. Pearpoint 2.2 Ivyleaved geraniums ; Mrs Worner'a prize : H« T. Clinch 1, G. H. Patrick highly commended. 2 doable, 1 single white geraniums ; Mr Mundell'a priza: G. H. Patrick 1. 3 petunias, varieties; prizes presented by Messrs Harrison and Pizzey : G. fl. Patrick 1, J W. Pye 2. 3 plants bicolor or tricolor geraniums : G. H. Patrick 1, J. W. Pye 2. Ornamental foliage plant ; R. H. Pearpoint 1, A. White 2. 3 pot plantß not (Otherwise apeoifiad: G. H. Patrick 1, R. H. Pearpoint 2. Collection of ferns ; aecoDd priza presented by Mr W. Bryant: G. H. Patrick 1, R. H. Pearpoint 2. 3 tuberous-rooted begonias ; prizes presented by Mrs G. H. Patrick : J. W. Pye 1 G. H. Patrick 2. 3 balsams, varieties : R. H. Pearpoint 1 and 2. 6 window pot plants, grown by amateurs: R. H. Pearpoint 1, J. Hay 2, Mrß Quin 3. Crrx FIoWEBS prize presented by Miss Rose Dean: H. T. Clinch 1, R. H. Pearpoint 2. 6 stocks in spikes, varieties : H. T. Clinch 1 aod 2. 4 verbenas, 3 blooms of each : J. W. Pye 1, G. H. Patrick 2. 6 show pansies, 1 bloom of each : No prize awarded. 6 fancy pansies, 1 bloom of each • Mrs Fergusson's prizes: H. T. Clinch 1, J. W. Pye 2. 12 distinct speoieß of hardy cut flowers, 1 bloom of each ; Mrs CunniDgbam's prizes: G. H. Patrick 1, J. W. Pye 2, 3 trusses of six varieties of doable or single geraniums : R. H. Pearpoint 1, G. H. Patrick 2. 6 varieties antirrhinums, 3 trusses of each : G. H. Patrick 1, H. T. Clinch 2. 6 douUe£aud 6.laingl9 dahlias; G. H.

Patrick 1 and 2. Pentateraons, 6 spikes, varieties, 1 ot eaoh : H. T. Clinch 1, G. H. Patrick 2. Pinks and carnations, 6 varieties, 3 blooms ot each ; Miss Byrne's prizes: R. H. Pearpoint 1, J. W. Pye 2. Pinks and carnations, 4 varieties, 3 blooms of each ; Mrs J. Boughton's prize : H. T. Clinch 1, J. W. Pye 2. Gladioli, 6 spikes, varieties, 1 of each: G. H. Patrick 1. Phlox Drummondii, 6 varieties, 3 trusses of each ; Mr T. Harrison's prizes : R. H. Pearpoint 1, J. W. Pye 2. 12 fancy pansias; Mr E. Prouting'a prizes : J. W. Pye 1, R. H. Pearpoint 2. Frtjit —3O eherries : R. Y. Fergusson 1 and 2. Gooseberries, 2 varieties, 25 of each :J. W. Pye 1 and 2. Pish red currants, in bunches : J. <V. Pye 1. Dish black currants, in bunches: J. Hay 1, G. H. Patrick 2. Dish white currants, in bunches: Geo. Smith 1, J. Hay 2. Dish raspberries :J. W. Pye 1. 9 eating apples : G, H. Patrick 1, G. Taylar 2. 9 cooking apples: E. Burke 1, G. Tayler 2. 25 plums, any kind : J. Hay, 1 and 2. 9 pears ; G. Tayler 1, R. Y. Ferguaaon 2. 9 apricots : R Hammond 1, Mrs Harrison 2. Vegetables—Brace cucumbers ; Mr A. G Micdonald's prizes : W. Cooling 1, J W Pye 2. 3 sabbagea: W Cooling 1, [A. White 2. 3 red eabbages : W Cooling 1, J. W. Pya 2. 3 cauliflowers ; G. Tayler 1, W Cooling 2. 6 short carrots : i? Cooling 1, Dr R Fish 2. 6 intermediate carrots: G H Patrick 1, J Kennington 2 6 parsnips: A White I, W Cooling 2. 6 turnips: A White 1, W Cooling 2. 6 onions: G H Petrick 1, J W Pye 2. 3 lettuce: A White 1, J H*y 2. 1 doz™ kidney potatoes, 1 kind : W Ashby 1, W Cooling 2. J doz round potatoes, 1 kind : G Tayler 1, W Cooling 2. 50 pess : W Cooling 1. 25 broad beans : W Cooling 1, G H Patrick 2. 25 French beans : J Harrison (Orari) 1 and highly commended, J W Pye 2, G Tayler highly commended. 6 stalks rhubarb: W Cooling 1, G H Patrick 2, G Tayler highly commended. East salad collection : G H Patrick 1. Collection of potatoes, 4 varieties, 5 of each sort : J ff Pye 1, G H Patriot 2. Collection of vegetables, 12 varieties ; Mrs A Maodonald's prizes : & Y Fergussoo 1, A White 2.21 b eschalots : J W Pye 1, J Kennington 2.2 vegetable marrows : J W Pye 1, A White 2. 8 roots of beet: G H Patrick 1, J Kennington 2.

Class C—Miscellaneous. (Open to all.) For the bast 31b Freeh Butter, to ba made up in lib square pate, plain, salt to ba added: Mrs J. Brown 1, J. Pye 2. For the beat six sorts of Preseryes, home made: Mrs Dunlop 1. For the beat collection *>f Native Ferns: J. Pye 1, G. H. Patrick 2. For the beet-written Eanay on the District of Geraldiiie. To be competed for by children attending a Public School, and to be written in the Volunteer Hall on day of Show, and to be read out by the successful competitors at 4 p.m. : J. Biordan 1, iiina Dunlop 2, For the best " Button-hole " of flowers. To be competed for bj girls attending the Geraldine Public School ; Presented by Mr Whits ; Mina Dunlop 1, L. Burridge 2, J ennie Pye 2. For the best Cottage Garden in the township. (First prz3, £l, siren by the Society ; second prize, goods t* tbe value of 10s, given by Mr J. Pye ; third prizß, a bag of flour, presented by Mr J. Williams : J. W. Pye 1, J. Kennington 2, W. Fly 3. For the best Pair Hand-knitted Woollen Socks ; a prize presented by Mr Wiiloughby : Miss Dottie Macdonald 1. ?or the best Sofa Cushion j prize presented by S. Andersen, Boot Factory, Tiumu: Mrs Afhby. SPECIAL PRIZES.

Treasurer's priza (Mr J. W. Pye) for the beat Hand Bouquet, to be competed for by ladies; bouquets cot to exceed 6in in diameter: Miss Dottie Macdonald 1, Mias Stonehouae 2. For the best Table Decoration ; Mrs Post's aod Mr J. Williams' piizes: Mies Stonehouse 1, Mrß J. W. Pye 2. For the best TabU Decoration by girls under 9 years of age. To be -nade up in the Volunteer Hall between the hours of 9 and 10 a.m. on the day of the show. The Committee to appoint a lady to supervise the same ; presented by Mrs Johns: Jennie Pye 1, Miriam Morrison 2. For the best bouquet of/loners, made up by girls uudor 14 years of age. Under Himilar conditions as last; preeented by Mr J. H. Dean junr. : Alice Riordan 1, Mina Dunlop 2. i\>r the best 4 b Currant Cake, made by amateurs only ; presented by Miss Bray : Mrs Pizzey 1. For the best 31b Currant Cake, made by young ladies $ presented by Mr J. Mcllroy: Agnes Shaw 1, Maggie Danlop 2, E. Pizzey commended. For the best 41b loaf home-made bread ; prize presented by Mrs A. Sherratt: Mrs Ashby 1, Mrs Pizzey 2. For the best solleotion of native out flowers (open to all) ; Mr J. Williams' prize : a. H. Patrick 1. For the best collection of pnnsies, 12 varieties (open to all) ; Mr H. W. Moore's prizes : J. Dow 1 and 2. For the best 12 blooms of roses ; Mrs H. B. Webster's prize : J. Pye 1, J. Dow 2. For 12 best roses, blooms, varieties, in the Amateur Oiass; Messrs Nairn and Sons* (florists, Ohristchuroh) prize: B. H. Pearpoint 1. For the best 12 herbaceous plants, in pots (open to all) : Messrs Adams and Sons' prize : G. H. Patrick 1. For the best collection »f dahlias, 9 varieties, 1 bloom of each, in the Gardeners' Class; Mr A. J. Moule's prize; J.Dow 1. For the best 4 cockseombs (open to all) ; Mr M. Ooombs' prize : T. Harrison 1. For the 3 best tuberous bugoniss; Messrs Gh Payling and Co.'s (Ohristchuroh) pr ze : J. W. Pye L. For the best collection of yegetablss grown by boys attending the Geraldine, Peel Foreet, or any other Band dr Hope or Juvenile Temple; Mr W. B. Barker's prize s John Hammond 1, For the best collection of cut iowere grown by girls attending the Geraldine, Peel Forest, or any other Band of Hope or juyenile Temple • Mr W. B. Barker's prize : Kdith A. Hammond 1. For the best hart cured in the Geraldine district j Mrs Temple's prize : Mrs J. Brown 1. For the besi flitoh of bacon cared in the Geraldine district Mrs Te»ple's prize : Gr. H. Patriok 1. Fo the best collection of fruit, 9 varieties (opei to all) j Mr J. Sealey'S (Ashburtoo) prizes T. Harrison 1, G. H. Patrick 2. ACCIDENTS, FATALITT.ES, ETC. AUCKLAND, Jan 15. An elderly woman named Margare O'Brien, a widow, was found dead in he uouse in Shortland slreet, from heart die easb. Christohuroh, Jan. 14 i This evening at 5 o'clock the jury eu i panneled in the inquest concerning th , child mnrder case attended at tl i Resident MagJstrates'a Court, Chrisi : ehutob. Mr R. Beetliam, Coroner, sa 5 it had been decided to commence the ii : quest that day, but, tuking all things in consideration, it was thought batter not '. Idoeo, bat to take it on Friday when thi

wonld have the whole day before them. They were in for a serious inquiry, and it was better to have a whole d y ao as to finish if possible. The inquest wcnld therefore fee adjourned till half-past nine o'clock on Friday. Hokitika, Jan. 15. A man named Mathewj Webber was found in bed at Stafford yesterday morn- ' ing. An inquest was held, and a verdict returned that death bad resulted from aneurism of the aorta. DvnedlH, Jan. 15. The body of a yonnggirl has been found floating in the Molyoeux, near Clyde. It is believed to be that of a daughter of a man named Kirby, a rabbiter, she having been missing from home for a month. BKinrKEETOK", Jan. 14. A long mineral train and passenger carriages left Brunnerton at eleven o'clock this morning, and when a few chains from the station the goods van got oil the line and bumped along over Boyd's bridge for a distance of about four chains. The passenger ears behind were derailed, but the van got over the bridge without being derailed. The train was brought to 9 standstill just as the van eapsizad and a coal waggon got derailed, and a serious accident was averted.