CARTERTON.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 93, 13 January 1908, Page 3

CARTERTON.

• a Nativo, caught , an reel 631bs. in weight, and 9 feet in length by means of speui, iii the Maungatercro stream on ihursday evening. Local fishermen are jubilant that this monster is now "hai." As showing the severity of tho drought, it was stated that the pressure of water in tho mains--the supply of yhicli is. drawn from tho Wamghwa Hiver—is only 101b. to the squaro inch. The usual pressure •is Golb. ;Befw Mr. W. l\ James,'S.M., at tho Court four boys, whoso ages ranged from 8 to 16 years, wore charged (a) with iishing for trout without a license (b) with talcing trout on Dcccmbcr 18 with a noxious instrument, to wit a jag. The police prosccutod, and Mr. Lavery appeared for tho accused. After taking evidence the case was dismissed. Judgment for plaintiff by default was given in tho following costs:— Wakeiin v. Sullivan, £2 ss. and costs; Mutual Trading Company v.'F. Sewcll, 12s. 2d. costs Ss.; J. Stempa v. I<\ J. Bolstad, £3 Is. Id.costs 55.; g. Dransficld v. George Perry, £5 ltte., costs Bs.;Willie Moore v. G. l)aley, claim £40 15s. adjourned to first sittings in March. In tho judgment cases the ! lollowmg were adjourned to tho February sittings: —Wadbain v. Cook; A: S. Judd v. It. Abbott; G. Hodder v. ft. Perry. 'l'he Carterton Borough Council proceeded against Coleman Phillips for an alleged breach of the by-laws, by wasting, water. Mr. Muunsell appeared for the Council ami Mr. Phillips for hiriiself. Evidence was called to prove that the hose nozzle, which was produced in Court, was allowed to run continuously from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. supported by a spade or fork handle. Mr. Phillips contended that the by-law was bad, but His Worship upheld the Council and, as a licavv penalty was not asked for, a fine of Is.*, with costs, 75., and solicitor's fee £1 Is., was imposed.

In cases for the same offence against J. D .Smith, Ann Grongor, and W. Ling, fines of Is., and 7s. costs, were inflicted. . In the case W. It. and T. l'arkor (trustees in the estato of the into W. Parker) v. Stranch, a claim for,£3 6s. Gd. for goods .supplied, the case was adjourned to next Gourt day to allow the appearanco of the carter who , had delivered the goods. .The new' Police Station is receiving its finishing touches, and will be ready for occupation in a few days.

OTAKI.

At the Lovin Court j-.'A'.day, a lad named Albort Barnos, aged. II years, was charged with throwing atones at a passing train, with breaking the .window of the carriage, and endangering the lives of passengers. Accused denied, the charge, and eviucnco was taken at great length. The Magistrate found accused guilty, and ordered the parents to pay £1 7s; 6d., the amount of damage and costs. It was through the above that the lad Edhouse was struck in the eye, and his sight thereby impaired. A fresh case of scarlet fovei- has occurred hero, but all the typhoid fever patients are progressing satisfactorily.

WOODVILLE,

The Borough Council has decided to call for applications for the position of assistant clerk. The business of the Council has grown so that it is impossible for the present clerk to keep up with it. Applications will be considered in a fortnight's time. Councillor Noodle has tabled a motion that a committee bo set up to enquire into ways and means of making a permanent track to the top of Whnriti for tourist purposes. It has been found necessary to collect- the second half of the ninepemiy rate struck in connection with gas works. One half year's rate of 4}d. has boon collected, and the Mayor had anticipated that this would have boon Giiflicient to enable the works to pay their own way, but it is now deemed advisable to call the whole rate in.

Mr. and Mrs. Veale, who leave here next Wednosday for Rotorua, and later for'the Old Country, were entertained by tho ladies of the Wesley Guild at an afternoon social. Both Mr. and Mrs. Veulo have been actively connected with the Wesley church for the last ten years. Songs and musical items filled tho programme, and tea was dispensed at the close. The licv. Mr. Masliu, on behalf of tho Ladies' Guild, presented Mrs. Vealo with a token of their good wishes for a pleasant and safe trip. Mr. M'Kibbin leaves for a trip Home in March next,