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DROWNING ACCIDENT.
MYLOR. Januarv 11.
This afternoon Wilie Stacy, aged ten
years, second son of Mr. K. G. Stacy, of
Mylor, was fishing in the Onkaparinga
River, when he dropped his rod. In
endevouring to recover it he lost his balance,
slipped from the log on which he was
standing, and was drowned. The body
was recovered about half an hour later by
Mr. T. Johnston, and restorative measures
were applied by Constable Schnmann and
Miss E. Lapidge. but without usual. Mr.
Tilling afterwards decided that an inquest
was unnecessary.
AURURN, Jammy 11.— Lost Friday as
Mr. W. Ryan, who is employed by Mr. W.
R. Klau, was removing a choke from the
ctnub o: a Wiper, he got bis hand in the
way of the bciiters, and bad three of liis
lingers damaged: the nail was tarn of! one
of them.— Mr. H. Wisbort last Saturday.
Tvhile nsin? an adze, had the misfortune to
?nit one of his feet rather severely, lie is
still incapacitated for work.
ALD.tNGA, Jannary S— On Wednesday
c.vemm; the eomraittcc of Foresters' Sports
met in the courtrcom. The treasurer re
ported that a good profit would result from
tJie gathering on New Year's Day. The eom
Jirittec in recognition of the secretary's (Mr.
3--n Mcliae) valuable services in tliat posi
tion, which he has lilled fcr about sev(^i
years, voted him five guineas as an honora
rium, and trusted that he might be spared
to earn- on the duties for many years to
cnipe.
BEAC1IP0RT. January V.— The town is
still full of summer visitors. All available
rooms aro taken for some weeks to come.
Tlie excursion truins. are well patronised.
Owing to the heavy downfall of raiu last
fiatnrdny (3.20 was registered) the lakes
arc asiin full of water, winch add consi
-terr.b!y to the picturesque aspect of the
town*. The steamers Flinders and Kintore
bruuglit in small general cargoes to-day, and
?took.awiiy consignments of wpol and oats.—
Mt. Livingston, M.P., and his family,
trim have been spending a ? fortnight
here, returned to Mount Gambier to
rhy-.— T'heusli the nea Ls beautifully calm,
very few !ish appear to l)e caught. Visitors
who looked forward to orthodox seaside
repasts ol varieties of fish are grievously
disappointed, and in despa-ation patiently
line the jctiy dangling a piece of string in
the water hi the vain endeavour to persuade
i'ie wily fbh to attach themselves to a too
vk-ible hook.— A huge carpet shark was
speared, and successfully landal on the jetty
J.t.st Suturrlay.— A coucert was given in tJie.
institate. last week by visitors iixm Milli-,
??cnt. A pnimoplione, lrindly lent by Mr.
I'Viinveiither. caused much amusement and
pleasure. Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. Hartley,
blisses Smith. Millhouse, Fensame, White
Held. Mcliinidd. and Mr. Trenter. and the
.amateur Fi«ks. contdbuied to the pro
gramme. Mas AtthviU acted as accom
panist.
CRYSTAL BROOK. January O.-Mrs.
Talbot. wife of Mr. Gbarlcs Talbot. ovw
soer for Mr. A. IVrgnsson. ivas bitten by
a snake this week. Dr. Bennett was
promptly consulted, and administered the
lisital remedies with success.— A misadven
ture happened yesterday to si native of
? .'oopcr's Creek named Sticky, in the cm
ploy of Mr. A. F'ergtisson as eoltbc'uker.
lUii-ky mounted an unbroken horse for the
first thuii. and it bolted with him. In spite
of all efforts the animal could not he
brought under control. It smashed through
a lnrW/ire fence, and then at a six
'ivrrcd l/iiTier it. came to grief. The horse
turned a complete Fomersauk, but Micky
never let go his hold. When taken from
iimler Hie animal it was fonnd tliat the
'native hail sustained a considerable bruis
ing, but no bones were broken. — Arrange-
ments ar-: being made for a large meeting
of the prwlncers of this district to dis
fass the benefits of co-operation. It will
take the form of a Iximniet, with
!\Ir. John Miller as Chairman. TJie. di
rectors of the Farmers' Union are to be
.iuvitcd. Arrangements are being made for
a lecture, by a gentleman from one of the
other states.
COWELL, January S— The last few days
have been warm, and the formers ure.de
lijrhtcd, as they now liave a chance to iinish
their reaping. f-ome of the settlars have ex
relleni crops this year. A large quantity of
fertilizers is arriving by the Ferret every
?week.! Saiiinp: boats :ind the Ferret«rc busy
taidna the wbent away.
CLARE, January O.-Mr. Stan Smith, of
Eraecoaa, met with a very painful acci
dent, yesterday.- The comb of the reaping
machine bt- w»is dridcg Ikjcorio choked,
and while lie vvais clearing if- the long tooth
that projects to clear the wheel pierced lus
ioicc under the cap. The wound was so
Tttinfnl that Mr. Smith could not unyoke
liis team, lie endeavoured to make for
his rcs-irteiK'C about half a mile distant but
tefr.re he had proceeded far his strength
failed. Fortinsatcly. one of his men no
ti-;ed tlir.l, something unusual had happen
rtl. and rode acrwy to where Mr. Sm:ia
?was lying. 3IefIIoal aid was promptly se
fTircd. Mr. .Smith was removed into M'rs.
Bn'ant's orivatii -hoflDital. dare.
HOLDM. January C— A l'nrs quantity
of wlicat i'! passing down by the steamers
wsekly. The river is fiiilinj fast. If it
Ktill continues so navigation will soon cease
again.
LCPSONT. Jiui'.ury 7.— Wheat is comiru'
into Tiimby Bay frcrfy. and is being shipped
to Pori- Adelaide. The weight of samples
delivered varies front 68, CO, to 70i lit. tn the
bnsbol, very Ubfclp of it being under 63 ilj.
Tim steamer Ferret took 1)00 bags oi wheat,
and two other Inad* by ketches will leave
tbas ivcck. Abcut .'0,000 l»ags arc c*q-ected
to leave Ttroiby this =-M.=on. Tin's will be
the largest export of wheat from this por5
in one 'jtsir.
MURRAY BR.TDGR. Jamiary 11. -A so
ti'oiiK neddiTit happened on Saturday even
ing to Mr. B. A. Faehnnann, wheelwright.
of Palmer, who has a branch, business here,
lie left the Bridge about 7 p.ra., intendir.jj
to proceed, to' Hii ; home ,'at Palmci-. He
'was riding in a spring-dray, and driving a
rather spirited horse. On going down a
hill at the railway crossing the horse bolt
ed, and went, with great speed nnti] reach
ing Ihe.fool of the hill, when it suddenly
turned from the road and ' came in con
tact' with a boulder. The dray was cap
I sized, and the horse, breaking the harness,
? freed himself from I lie vehicle, and pro
jceeded on his mad career. Mr. Faiehrmanu
j was Juiprisoiied under the dray. Jfcwrs.
iW. Urmind'aiid W. A. .Schubart arrived
[soon after' and the unfortunate man. was
i'releasetnroni his perilous position. He was
I insensible; ;;and suffering from injuries. .He
rw,is conveyed to Mr. Schubert's houee,
| where it 'was found that his collar bone
I was broken, and he had sustained iujuries.
No seri6iic--eJfects are anticipated, and the
patient is now progressing favourably.
PORT KLLIOT, January lO.-On Wed
1 nesday last the local ladies' cricket team
'played the visiting ladies, and the match
resulted in a victory for the home Hide.
The visitors made 23 aiid 21, and the Pott
TClliot Club HO. winning by an innings and
C runs. Miss Oolmau made top score for
the local team (10). and Miss Ilutchings
was top seorer in the lirst innings, and
Miss Moore in the second— 7 and S respec
tively—for the visitors.— The annual chil
dren's service in connection with St.
Jude's Church was held in Green Bay this
afternoon, when the Rev. W. H. L;wis
and Mr. E. J, Tuckwcll uddressed a large
gathering of children and friends. The col- 1
lection, which amounted to £2 2/, was in'
aid of the funds of the Children's Ho5pi-|
tal. !
MOUNT BARKER, January 9.-The
picture presented to the institute commit
tee by Mr. F. E. Beavis, of Quorn, and
lute of Mount Barker, for inclusion iii thy
art gallery, was placed in position in the
hall on Friday. It is a portrayal of 'The
Infancy of Moses,' and is one of the :
largest paintings in tlie collection.
MOUNT GAMBIER, January 8.-Tn the
Insolvency Court to-day Edward B. Pnl
ford, of Mount Gambler* labourer, was ad
judicated insolvent in forma pauperis. U.'s
liabilities were stated at 251 13/11. Tlic
iirsv heariuK ,h«u; fixed for January 20 and
the second for February IS.
OODXADATTA, Jaouary 2.-The wea
ther during the Christmas holidays
was considered by the oldest re
sidents to have been the coolest
in their experiene?. There was a la.rge
number of visitors from all tb'e surrounding
utittioiis. On Boxing Day athletic sports
for the children were held in the morning.
The competition was keen, and the sports
passed otf satisfactorily, in the afternoon
a cricket match was' played between mar
ried and single, und an exeitiug game re
suited in a draw. On December 28 race3 i
were held on the racecourse for hack
horses. Four well-cbntesled events were de
cided, with the following results:— -Hurdlis.
li miles— Mr, William's Red JleBrt.^ Fly
ing Handicap, j! mile— Mr. William's Niv
ver Swctt. Christuias Gift, U miles— Mr.
U. Bennett's Homer. Hurry Skurry, 1
mile— Mr. G. Itennett's Banter. Two Cai
cuttii stv^cps ware run on the handicaps,
and a good win was made. In the craning
a ball Vas lisilu in the goods fined, which
mis attended by about 30 couples. The
.-upper, utiiier the catering of Mrs. Virgin, I
was much appreciated. On tlie 29th a insst
o; tlie Oodnadattii Jockey Club, was he'd,
and it was decided, to hold the annual race.?
on .lime 3. A liberal programme is pro-
mised. On New Year's Day a cricket match
was played between the employca and
pidced tades of the two local storekecpersr
.rtr. J. W. Maufield and Mr. T. Fogarty—
and nsiiltcd in a win for Mr. Monlield's
side. The,- country i*1 looking splendid.
There is plenty of feed and water for the
next 12 months. It is expected that large
numbers of stock will be trucked from here
early this year.
ORROROO, January 9.— Mrs. Cottrell,
sen., whose husband predeceased her seven
years, died on Tuesday evening at the re-
sidence of her son (Mr. A. J. Cottrell),
aged 74 years. She was born in Kent on
June 1, 1829, mid came to South Australia
in 1839 with her parents in the ship Mof
fat. She resided in and about Adelaide for
a number of years, and married in 1853.
She came to Pekina sheep station with her
husband and family, and resided in this
district ever since. Of nine children five are
still living— Messrs. G. Cottrell, Broken
Hill; H. J. Cottrell, Western Australia; and
A. J. Cottrell, Orroroo; and Mesdames R.
Ellery, Orroroo; and A. Gillett, Burra. She
has left 39 grandchildren and 13 great-grand-
children. The deceased was of a most cheer-
ful disposition, and was highly respected
throughout the district.
TORT PIRIE, January 11.— Tlie Go
vernor Mai!?grave ani«d at noon to-day.
'Hie Commissioner of Public Works (Hon.
R. W. Foster), the President of the Marine
Board (Mr. A. Ssarcy),and Wardens Berry
and Fricker were on board. A deputation
representing the town council 'Stid promi
nent residents waited on the Commissioner
of Public Works regardinc tlis main road
jrrant and a late night mail. The Commis
sioner will leave by a special train at C
o'clcvTc to-morrow morninjr.
STRATHALBYN. January 11.-On Sun-
day morning at 10.30 James Bavistock, 14
years of age, in the employ of Miss Ryan,
of' Bugle Ranges, met with an unfortunate
accident. He had borrowed a pea rifle,
and had gone out with the intention of
shooting a hawk. He carried the weapon
with his left hand over the muzzle, and
by accident the cartridge exploded. The
bullet lodged in the palm of his hand. The
lad was quickly brought into Strathalbyn.
Dr. Shone extracted the bullet. Though
the wound is an ugly one, it is not likely
the accident will cause permanent disable-
ment.
YORKETOWN, January II.— The effects
of 'August De Sanza,' late the cook of the
Annie Brown, who was killed at Point
Turton hist month, were disposed of at
the police station to-day.— Mr. C. Kruger,
who ^vas seized with a paralytic stroke on
December 30, is progressing satisfactorily
towards recovery. — Capt. t-ermein, with
Mr. G. Jenldns. left for the scene of tie
wreck Ethel on Tlinrsday. They drove
through the night, arrived at Marion Bay
on Friday morning at about 11 o'clock. Mid
retained' on Sunday afternoon.— William
Hcopmann, a son of tbe pastor of the 'Luth-
eran Church here, sustained' a broken arm
last Wednesday through a fall from a
horse.— - Miss Hooper, who has been assis
tant teacliCr at the state school, will leave
next week for Eudunda, whither she has
been transferred.
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