» . [Pib Presb Assooiation.l AUCKLAND, June 17. At Papakura, near Auckland, last night, Mrs Aehby, wife of a platelayer, attempted to alight from a train whilst in motion. She missed her footing, and fell between the carriage and the station platform, the wheels passing over both her legs, just above the knees. She was extricated speedily, and medical aid was procured, but the shook proved too much for her syatem, andßhe succumbed two hours after the accident. No blame is attachable to anyone.
Obituary.
[P«b Pbms Association.] WELLINGTON, Junk 17. Mt P. F. Jacobaen, architect, the well known cheas player, died of typhoid fever this morning. Mr Justin, an old resident of Wellington, died to-day,

The Manapouri.
[Pxr Pbiss Association.! WELLINGTON, Jun* 17. The Marine Department has been informed that the s.a. Manapouri touched the rocks on entering Bluff harbour yes terday, but that no damago wan done.
Local & General.
