A FAULTY DECISION.

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 12509, 23 May 1906, Page 7

A FAULTY DECISION.

j Wo recent ly quoted a decision of tho Recorder of Shrewsbury to the effect that a man could not be convicted of stealing lead which was attached to a houso because, "in th© eye of the law," the lead had become part of the freehold, and the freehold could not be stolen. It now turns out that tho Recorder was wrong. A lawyer points out in London "Truth" that the law expressly provides that any one stealing lead or any other metal fixed in or to any building, or anything made of metal fixed m any land, shall be guilty of felony, and liable on conviction to punishment as for simple laroeny. PIG GOES SHOPPING. A small black pig, wearing gilded slippers, and led by a long red ribbon, created the greatest sensation of the year on 'Broadway on April sth. The pig was chaperoned (says the New York I correspondent of the "Daily Express") by Miss Rose La Harte, an "actress, who wanted to do some shopping, but a large and admiring crowd not only I prevented her from shopping, but mii terfered with street trafhc as well, and lan irate policoman finally told Miss La Harte that she liad better take her ! friend home. The actress finally entered a big cafe near Union square, where the pig. forgetting she was a laidy, attempted to tlirash several small dogs. As tho result of the subsequent riot, Miss La Harte was politely requested to withdraw, and, gathering tho pig in her arms, she indignantly returned to her motor-car. Miss La Harto says the pig is a much more mii telligent pet than a dog. (COINCIDENCE OF~ SUPERSTITION. j Mr Morris Stein, auditor to tho Western Ohio Railway Company, on beimg asked to subscribe towards the expenses of a ball, looked at the subscription list, and observed that one of the few spaces vacant was opposite the number thirteen. Laughingly remarking that ho would defy superstition, ho signed his name against the figures. He was the only passenger killed im a railway collision next day. A CHEAP AND GOOD MOTOR CAR. The Imparial Beeston Humbenette is a very s«xvicea.bflo small ear, and is suited for ladies and gentlemen just commencing to motor. The engine is very simple mi construction, and easily undeistood. Tho oar is gear driven. Tho Imperial Beeston Hirtnberettes are finished in dark Royal blue, beautifully upholstered in blue leather, awl all bright parts nickel plated. This oar. willl' be found very handy for. a. lady or genfcks man living iv the country. The speed of. the car is about 20 miles an hour. Call and inspect. Free trials to ladies or gentlemen interested. Sole agents: Adams Star Cycle Co., 138-140 High street, Christchurch. 21