Our Thames correspondent wires :—"Th< pi missing man, Archie'dellan, has turned ug l f ab Nevosville in a wretched plighb, having L wandered about in an almost nude state ioi I a couple of days." [r

A lad,, 14 years of ago, named Richard! Landy, has tnefc with a serious accident ak Shortland sawmill. He was working ab th{ circular saw when his foob slipped, and hi put oub his hand with a view to save him< self from falling. Unfortunately, however] his hand came in contact with the circuW saw, which was/revolving at a good speedy and resulted in four fingers and part of th< thumb of his left hand being completely severed. He was immediately conveyed to fche Hospital, where it was found necessary he should undergo an operation to have the hand properly dressed.""

The Secretary of the Northern Railway League (Mr E, Waymouth) has received a telegram from the Hon. A. J. Cadman, stating that) he will' be in Auckland on Saturday next. Arrangements will then be made for the proposed trip over the Sfcrabford railway route. '• So far, we understand, Mr P. Oliphanfc is the only member of the League who hae signified his willingness to make one of the party.
