The annual Church of England soiree was held in the Papakura Public Hall on Tues day last, and paseed off successfully. The Ray. N. D. Boyes presided. The tables were provided by Mesdatnes Daubeny, Hewlett, Shopperson, and K. Willis. Musi cal selections were given by Mrs Swears, Miss Webb, and Mr A. G. Fallwell. Songs were eung by Mesdames Henderson and Niblock, and Misses Huxt&ble and Reid, and by Messrs Maunsell, E. Clayton, and L. Tomiinson and Dr. Carolan ; duet by Mrs and Miss Hockin. A recitation was given by Rev. O. R. Hewlett, and readings were given by Rev. T. Norrie, Messrs H. King "and S. Walker. The piano accom paniments were well played by Mrs Mc- Curdy and other ladies.
Yesterday afternoon a waggon accident happened in Hobson-street, whereby Ker shaw Garratt, a son of Cγ. Garratt, twelve years of age, received injuries. It appears that Mr John Garratb, an elder brother, was driving a trap, in which were seated his younger brother and sister, when through some cause the horse boltsd. One of the reins gave way in endeavouring to pull up the horse, and the animal swerved, and ran towards a shop, carry ing away two posts. The result was Kerehaw Garratt got one of his legs in jured below the knee, while John Garratt was hurt about the legs. The little girl fortunately escaped uninjured. Imme diately after the accident, the sufferers were removed to their father's resideftce in East-street, Newton, being accompanied by Archdeacon Dudleys who witnessed the accident, and they were subsequently at tended by Dr. Coom.
THE FIRST OF MAY.
IT PROMISES TO BE A VERY LIVELY DAY IN PARIS.
