ACCOMMODATION REFUSED.

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ACCOMMODATION REFUSED.

LICENSEE HELD TO BE JUSTIFIED. AUCKLAND, 30th March. Mr. Kettlo, S.M., gave judgnienUhis mornine in the ca«e of the police versus Flewellyn, licensee of the Royal Hotel. Defendaut was charged with refusing accommodation to He"my Temple. The case had occupied the court several day*, and excited much interest. Mr. Kettle said the evidence sufficiently justified the licensee in refusing admittance to T«n« pie. The latter admitted he had nothing to complain of when staying in the hotel previously. Taking into ccri sideration his remarks to the waitress about the conduct of the hotel and the food, then his remarks in the vestibule when he mad* himself a nuisance to the licenseo and people in the hotel, his Worship considered the licensee was jus- j tified iv refusing the man admission again. The Magistrate characterised Temple's repetition of the remarks in the bar, of the hotel, ana applying them to the wife of ihe licensee, was a gross, malicious, and cowardly insult to the hostess, and *hat if Flewellyn had known of his conduct on that occasion he would nave been justified in taking Temple by the scruff of the neck and kicking him out of the hotel. The Magistrate could not understand why the police had not taKen the case up. Sub-Inspector Hendrey remarked that it wai orobab'e the oialter would go furthpr, and be heard in another place. CLOSE SEASON FOR GAME. A COMPROMISE. CHRISTCHURCH,' 31sl March. The Hon. D. Buddo states that in view of the numerous petitions forwarded by acclimatisation societies, asking for suspension of section 26 of the Animals' Protection Act, which makes 1910 a close season for game, the Government has decided to recommend the Governor to suspend the operation of the section as regards black swan, grey duck, and imported game for a period of one month from 14th May next. This will apply only to those districts that have specially applied for an open season, and only to those varieties of game for which exemption from the provisions of the Act has been asked. The Minister states that he has reluctantly decided to recommend this course. The evidence before him was very conflict ing. Many sportsmen in country districts and farmers recommend that the provision for a close season be adhered to, while a number of acclimatisation societies, agricultural and pastoral associations, and a few sportsmen in rural districts strongly recommend an open season for at least some classes of game. The Minister understands that considerable benefit has been experienced in some States of America by Deriodical close seasons, and considers that, the provision made by Parliament is generally right, but there is no doubt that quail are very plentiful in some bush districts, and are becoming a serious menace to farmers' grass-seed on newlysown bush land, and he has evidence before him that goes to show that they are responsible, to some extent, for the spread of the blackberry. No other variety of game seems to be over-abun-dant, but conditions generally appeal to be such that it has been decided to recommend an open season for one month as stated. HOCKEN LIBRARY OPENED. DUNEDIN, 31st March. The Hocken Library, in ' connection with the Otago University Museum, was opened by Lord Plunket this afternoon. The library is the storehouse of a very large collection of very valuable' manuscripts, charts, files of old newspapers, and other .documents collected by Dr. Hocken during many years. Great regret was felt at the fact that Dr. Hocken, owing to serious illness, was unable to be present. Addresses were given by Mr. G. Fenwick, chairman of the Hocken Library Trustees,

and his Excellency the Governor. Sir J. G. Ward, in a letter, expressed regret at hit inability to be present. Dr. Hocken has intimated his intention to present to tho institute 'a numoer of Japanese works, Maori carvings, weapons, and ornaments. DRAU6HTS TOURNEY. AUCKLAND, 30th March. In the Draught* Tourney Mackay beat Heavey 2 games, Gibson beat Lowther 1 game, \V. Penman won lj points against A. Penman, half point sgainut Campbell, half against Bruce. Hilliker and Boroharn each won half a point. THE GOVERNOR'S TOUR. DUNEDIN, 31st March. His Excellency the Governor concluded his vi*it to Port Chalmers today, and came to Dunedin, where he opened the Hocken Library. To-morrow the Governor will visit Mosgiel. Balclutha, Catlin's River, and Clinton. On Tuesday he will go to Edendale, Wvndham. Glenham, Waimahaka, and Bluff, where lift will remain till Monday. His subsequent movements are:— 4th April, visit Inrercargill; sth April, Riversdalc, Waikaia. Waikaka, and Gore ; 6th April, Tapanui and Mataura ; 7th April, return to Dunedin ; Bth April, leave for Wellington dirvct. MISCELLANEOUS. NELSON. 31st March. Edward Travis, the champion endurance piano player, commenced this morning im attempt to exceed his own record of 61 J hours' continuous playing. He expects to conclude on Saturday night. CHRISTCHURCH, 31st March. The shooting season in connection with the deer comprised in the Raknia herd opens to-morrow, and already a number of deerstalker* havo proceeded \o the rendezvous. INVERCARGILL, 31*t March. Tho Cuitom* return;, compared with the corresponding periods last year, show an increaso for the month of £2049 15s 9d, and for the quarter of £2398 13s 6d, but a decrease for the whole year of £401 4« sd. The amount of surtax collected up to the present time is £709 12s 2d. The berr duty shows an increase of £7 7s 9d for the month, and of £45 2s for the quarter, this representiiip an increased output of locallymanufactured beer of 531 and 3608 gallons lespectivcly.