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Feilding Star, Volume II, Issue 353, 26 August 1907, Page 3

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IFBB PfcSBS AS- NATION, j DUCK-LAYING COMPETITION. Christchurch, August 26. Returns of the- Duck Competition for the week ending 24th, are as follows :— Knight, 21; Williams, 33; Ruhen, 25; Spiers, 12; Cuff, 24; Smithers, 29; Batching, 19; Kearns, 22; Lucy, 20; Gage, 4; Dowthwaite, 31; Hahn, 27; Woodward, 19; Gibbons, 31; Scott, 14; Pinberthy, 32; West, 23: Knight, 28; Savage, 21; Butler, 25; Highest totals :— Lucy, 278; Knight, 265; Ruhen, 242. COURSING. Auckland. August 26. The North New Zealand Coursing Club concluded its August meeting on Saturday. Results of the Champion Stakes;— Porter's Lady Rosette (6 points) beat Tapper Bros.' Gavotte (2 points). Supplementary Stake ■'" (final).— J. Witbendge, junior's, Major (4 points) beat J. Harper's Don (1 » point). SERIOUS ASSAULT. Auckland, August 26. Thomas Rowe and Edward McDonald waitere. employed at the Commercial Travellers' Club, quarrelled on Saturday night and fought. It is alleged that McDonald stabbed Rowe wittt a file between the shoulders, causing a wonnd about two inches deep, but a serious result is not anticipated. McDonald appeared at the Court this morning, charged with stabbing and was remanded. ROUGH PASSAGE FROM SYDNEY. The steamer Victoria arrived from Sydney last night, having experienced a mountainous sea all the way. A large quantity of water was shipped, but no damage was done. ALLEGED SLY-GROG SELLING. Christchurch, August 26. The police raided premises in Manchester street on Sunday, and arrested the proprietor (Michael Hislop) on a charge of keeping a slygrog shop and a place frequented by thieves. Another man named Graham was arrested on a charge of consorting wifcH thieves. A quantity of liquor was seized. Several residents of the city were found on the premises and their names taken. Accused will appear at the Court today. NIGHTCAPS CLAIM SETTLED. Dunedin, August 26. The Nightcaps colliery disaster claims have been settled out of court for £2200 and costs. The widows of miners Carson and Duncan receive £900 each, and the children of Welsh £400. CHARGE AGAINST A CHEMIST. ' Carterton, August 26. J. Lindop, chemist, has been arrested on a charge of unlawfully suppling a certain instrument, viz., a "tent," to George Hulley. Bail was allowed: Accused in £50 and one surety of £500. He was remanded till Fridav. the 30th. MAORI FEASTING. Masterton, August 26. A large Native gathering and festivities on an elaborate scale are now proceeding at Te Oreore pa, a couple of miles from Masterton, the occasion being a trip of baptisms of Native children. The Rev. A. O. Williams, of Hawke's Bay, conducted.! the religious ceremony. The Natives extended a cordial invitation to I pakehas to attend, and a large number of Europeans were present yesterday and to-day. A prominent figure is a female tohunga of the Arawa tribe, whose incantations and powers hold sway over the Native race, and whose rule is rigorously enforced. At present the gathering forbids any liquor being brought into the pa, and Europeans infringing this render themselves liable to prosecution. Natives are present from afl parts of the North Island. The gathering is characterised by profuse hospitality to all-comers, good order and decorum. . WRECKAGE WASHED ASHORE. Wadhi, August 26. A considerable amount of wreckage is reported as being washed ashore on the Waihi beach. One piece is about 280 feet in length, and resembles the -"bulwarks of a steamer. ■ WOODVILLE ASSAULT CASE. Woodville, August 26. At the Court on Saturday the case in which George Perfect was charged ' with alleged brutal assault on tm nephew, Arthur Hope, by striking him On the head with an iron bar occupied «, the whole day. Evidence for the defence showed that Hope had procured a gun barrel from his bedroom, which he admitted he intended to use in self-defence, But Perfect got the first blow in. Family troubles arealleged to have bees caused by Hope, and were 'stated to be the cause of the trouble. The. Bench reduced the charge to one of common assault, and fined Perfect £10 and costs, and bound him over in three sureties of £50 each to keep the peace for 12 months. EPIDEMIC OF MEASLES. An epidemic of measles has broken out, and the school had to be closed as a consequence. BACON CURING. News was received on Saturday that the Christchurch Meat Company intf tend commencing bacon curing at the **%. local factory on Isfc October, in anooession to the North Jsfand Bacon Company. • . • ' ? COPPER PROSPECTING. A Napier syndicate is to commence prospecting operations on the claim adjoining the Maharahara Copper - Company this week. ROTORUA ACCIDENT. Auckland, August 26. The inquiry into the Rotorua train accident was resumed to-day. Mr Baume, speaking for Mr Earl and himself representaing trainmen, said while they felt the decision of the Bench would be more likely to give satisfaction of the proceedings open to all persons interested. They recognised the proceedings was a matter entirely -for the Magistrate to decide. Then their client would raise no further objections, being confident nitnesses would be called

so that counsel would not be left without instructions and as far as possible every person concerned should hear whatever might be said reflecting on him or his conduct. Mr Kettle, S.M.. said he was quite satisfied what had been said by Mr Baume was said in a heated moment, and that there was no desire to ini suit the President of the Court or I obstruct the proceedings. The examination of witnesses then ; proceeded. With reference to the statement made by Harris, Statinmaster, at Putarura, that he worked sixteen hours a day, Mr Wait, District Traffic Manager, said Harris had been supplied with a cadet and a clerk, so that the work could be done in shifts. Harris should have been able to do his duty efficiently in ten hours. Guard Lowe was responsible for the running of the train, and was a very efficient and capable officer. He went on duty at noon, and in the ordinary course would have ceased work at 9 p.m. on his arrival at Rotorua. Other evidence went to show there was nothing in the wreckage that afforded any clue to the cause of the accident. DIVORCE COURT. The Supreme Court granted a decree nisi in the case of Edward Manfield v. Lillie Parnell Manfield and Wm. Brodie, co-respondent.