HBH 1890 July 23 HAWKINS John The body of John HAWKINS, a steady lad employed for some time past in Mr CRERAR's shop, and who has been confined to bed with "La Grippe" for some days, was yesterday washed up by the surf near the ALBION Hotel. Deceased was being attended to by Dr. MOORE at the house of Mr FULLER, where he boarded, and was apparently progressing favourably towards recovery. Mrs FULLER left his bedside at 1 o'clock yesterday morning, after watching him for several hours, and on returning about 7 o'clock found that he had disappeared. It transpired that some little boys named TRONSON saw deceased enter the surf, which was fairly heavy, early yesterday morning. He was at once caught up and was probably killed instantly by being thrown violently against the shingle. A watch was kept on the beach all day, and his body was recovered at 3 p.m. and taken to the FULLER residence. Deceased was an orphan, and was a very trustworthy youth. It is supposed that he became delirious, as his disorder had turned to congestion of the lungs, and that in his frenzy he had rushed into the surf. When found the only clothing on the body was a pair of trousers.