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Evening Post, Volume LXIX, Issue 118, 20 May 1905, Page 4

An alleged assault case was heard at the Stipendiary Magistrate's Court yesterday afternoon by Dr. M'Arthur, S.*M. George Jones, builder, of Petone (for whom Mr. Wilford appeared) charges Alfred Stokes (represented by Mr. Weston) with having attacked plaintiff with a billet of wood because he remonstrated with defendant 'concerning his neglect of a stable leased by him from plaintiff. After hearing evidence of the two principal parties, his Worship said it, was the word of one against the other, and he could not be suro which to believe. The case would be dismissed, with £1 Is costs. At an enjoyable social evening arranged by the Pctono Fire Brigade labt evening, the Mayor presented long-service medals and bins to the following members and exmembers : — Messrs. Austin, Low in, 11. Turner, Martin, H. ttoho, Silverwood, E. Home, J. Parr.int, F. Peltit, J. White, L. Parrant, C. Upper, J. Wood, F. Bray, It. Simms, II Wild, J. Battersby, J. Horsfall, J. Aimstrong, and W. Shardlow. Tho South Wellington School Committee, at its meeting held la it night, passed the following resolution; "That in the opinion of this Committee it is advisable that in cases of infectious diseases occurring among the pupils of a school tho Head Master should be advised of the occurrence and instructed a« to the date when the patient or contacts should bo allowed to return to school," It was felt that if some auch official notice could bo sent it would prevent misunderstanding, and also remove nn element of danger. The Health Department has been written to on the subject. The sketch exhibition of the Academy of Fino Arts will remain open until Wednesday evening next. The drawing of tho art. union in connection with tho exhibition ha.s been postponed. The monthly meeting of the Board of Management of the Young Men's Christian Association was held on Thursday evening, Mr. W. Allan presiding. A recommendation to alter the constitution s>o as to admit of a junior department being established, was adopted. Seventyfour new members were admitted, consisting of ninotpen seniors, fifteen business boys, nnd forty jifniors This number establishes a record for Australasia. In regard to the movement for providing the Association with its own building, tho Ladies' Committee reported having hanked £33 towards their fund. The Young Men's Building Committee was continuing its canvass among young men, who had already promised a large sum. It was resolved to establish a library. The religious work und physical culture reports were received, and showed that the Associittion to be making rapid progress in these departments. A "First-aid to the Injured" Clasn is to bo established. Tho Literary Society's meetings were heing largely* attended, and tho boys' work department was full of hopefulness. „ Mrs. Izard, Hon. Secretary of the TwoGarment Society, reports excellent work done by the society, and the Vice-Presi-dents very gatefully acknowledge tho liberal help of their associates. This year's collection of new and wofn articles totals 2017. The following Homes benefited —Aged Nfiedy Home, Chronic Invalids' Home, Police-street Homo (Salvation Army), Hospital, Levin Home, Ohiio Home, St. Mary's Home, Sailors' Rest, Seamen's Mission, St. Paul's Dorcas, and Wellington Ladies' Christian Association. A distribution of private cases wns also made. The Vice-Presidents' collections follow:— Mrs. D. Anderson, 33 new, 8 worn; Mrs. Rankine Brown, 21 and 4; Mrs. J. P. Campbell, 17 and 6 ; Mrs. H. 1). Crawford, 46 and 109 ; Mrs. R. Gibbs, 39 and 57 j Miss Harding,^ 26 and 19 ; Mrs. Htwey, 24 and 39; Mrs. A. Hohy, 46 and 52 ; Mis. J. Holmes, 82 and 155 ; Mrs. Izard. 302 and 255 ; Mrs. J. P. Luke, 35 and 75; Mm. M'lntosh. 17 and 22; Miss Purser, 75 and 156; Miss Quick, 18 and 93 ; Mrs. F. Ruthcrfurd, 27 and 98 ; Mrs. Tulhurst, 19 and Tho man Alexandor M'Gregor, who was caught by Mr. Dowdall, of Mainstroet, Palmerston North, in the act of behaving indecently beforo a child, was before tho local Court on Thursday on six charges of a similar nature. Sergt. Stagpoolo said the accused was a man not fit to bo at large. Sixty charges could have been brought against him, all of which were capable of the most convincing proof. Evidence was called showing that accused went to the vicinity oi tho schools and misconducted himself. Accused appeared to take no notice of the- proco«lings, and statod he did not think he had done anything improper. Tho Bench convicted him on the whole of the six charges, and stated thoy considered the accused was more beast than ma.i. A cumulative, senience of four months' imprisonment on each charge was inflicted, making in all two years' imprisonment. The Bench complimented the police and Mr. Dowdall on bringing tho offender to justice. Another month s imprisonment was inflicted against the accused for vagrancy. Tho Premier, as Patron of tho Civil Service Club, was to have given an address at the first concert organised and given by members of the club in the Town Hall last night. Indisposition nrcventea Mr. Seddon's attendance, and as his first lieutenant, Sir Joseph Wnrd, was also absent, tho non. J, Carroll apologised for the absence of both Ministers, and filled the gap. Tho Native Minister said the club had been organised to promote genial and social intercourse and a feeling of unity <vnd goodfellowship amongst mombers of tho Civil Service, and to generally promote- tho welfaro of <ts members. This was an tiffe of co-operation and combination of all kinds, and amongst all classes. Thcrofdre, why should not Civil Servants be seized with the spirit of the ageT The club had hopes and aspirations and desires for tho betterment of its memgers which should receive tho support of all to whom it 'appealed. It aimed at getting a fine building, reading and billiard rooms, and quarters in which choss, draughts, and cards could bo played as means of relaxation. Civil servants should bo proud of such an institution, and be glad to associate with it. Civil servants were of those who administered the affairs of tho State, and why should not thoy, as well as capital mid labour, combine for mutual benefit and advantage? Let tho club carry out its policy of l.elping Civil servants \o understand and know each other bolter, and to endeavour, also, to help each other in time of need. The Minister concluded by reciting Bracken's "Not Understood." A good muster of members and visitors attended tho weekly meeting of tho King's Coronation Lodge of Good Templars last evening. Tho District Lodge Executive was officially welcomed, and offlcerod tho Lodge. Some Grand Lodge officers wcro afterwards welcomed, the ft.V.T., Sister Watson, Nelson, presiding. One member was admitted on clearance card. Sisier M'Ewan was presented with the prize won for bringing most now members last- year. After business a programme of musical and other selections was contributed to by Brothers Oliver, Boltou, Anstice, Drydon, and Pethorick. The opening sorvice of the Primitive Methodist Schoolroom, Syduey-street, Thorndon, will bo held to-morrow by the Roys. Wnrd, Liddell, and Dumlyll. You have just one week loft in which to take advantage of our special sale of Sydney purchase*, including silks, dress foods, ribbons, etc. Kirkcaldie and tains, Limited. — Advt.