LOCAL & GENERAL

Gisborne Times, 13 October 1932, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL

The first of a scries of dances by tlie Gisborne City Band will he held in the Beach Kiosk this evening. The proceeds will be devoted to the hoys’ uniform fund.

The Prince of Wales wdi broadcast from the British Legation, Stockholm, a message of thanks to the Swedish people for the cordial reception, given himself and his brother. stales a Rugby message.

Attempts are being made by the Gisborne Wrestling Association to arrange a mutch between A! Kara sick and George Walker for Show week. Karasiek has already intimated his willingness tu visit Gisborne for a match with a suitable opponent and Walker, when here recently, promised to wrestle in Gisborne on any occasion which did not clash with his previotis engager:)cm s.

('aught riding bis bicycle at 11akaraka without a light, Win. Byrne was fined os when he appeared before Mr. R. 11. Harper, S.M., in the Police Court yesterday. Seiiiorsorgt. Wade explained that when defendant was caught his lamp was sill! warm, having apparently just gone out a short time earlier.—For ruling a bicycle on tlie footpath in Gladstone road. Stanley Lawrence Bug dun was fined us.--- A similar penally was imposed on delirey Eduard Piesse who rode his motorcycle at night without a rear light.

‘•Fortunately there is not much of this class of ease here, for railway traffic is comparatively light. - ’ remarked Mr. V. If. Harper, S.M., in the Police Court yesterday when Frederick Eduard Wilson appeared ou a charge of attempting to cross the Lytton road railway crossing when the line was not clear. The incident happened on Sept. 1/ and defendant’s lorry was struck by the the train, but both defendant and his wife escaped injury. Defendant, who was represented by Mr. L. I. Buruard. pleaded guilty. The magistrate pointed out that the offence was a serious one- and a fine oi LIU was provided under the Act. Hie public here, however, were not educated up to taking care at railway crossings. A line of LI with costs lUs was imposed.

Admitting a- charge o) the tlicit, of a cheque for L2 8s 9d, the property of Lucy Bryan, at Gisborne on October 5, Rosie Kawengu alias Yvonne Carter alias Rosie Wi Kaieiie alias Yvonne Clifford appeared before Mr. IN H. Harper, S.M., in. the Police Court yesterday and was placed on probation for a term ol thiee years. —Detective .McLeod explained that accused had been living at complainant’s house and intercepted a letter iwhich was delivered by the postman. There was a cheque ill this letter and she cashed it, spending the proceeds. Accused had been in trouble several times previously, but in view of the fact that she had two young children lie would suggest a lengthy term of probation. —Remarking that accused had a very unenviable record and was fortunate in not being charged with the more serious offence of forgery, the magistrate stated that, but for the children, be would impose a lengthy term oi reformative detention. However, since that would mean the children suffering, the leniency of the court would again have to be extended. Accused was placed on probation for a term of three years and was ordered to make restitution, also lu pay the police expenses 14.

pleading not guilty to a charge of allowing a ram to wander at large m Gladstone road. Airs Eva Solomon appeared before' Mr. iP. H- Harper, S.M. in the Police Court yesterday. Senior-Sergeant Made prosecuted and Air. S. V. Bcauloy appeared for defendant. Evidence was given that the ram knocked dpwn Mrs Dons Cornelius and v?as afterwards secured only with the greatest difficulty. T°i the defence it was contended that Mrs. Solomon had taken all possible precautions to prevent the animal from straying, it having been tied to the fence and tile only explanation of its being at large being that somebody had released it. ' “A ram iff a dangerous animal,” commented the liiagistrate, at'the conclusion of tlie evidence, “anil one of its* peculiarities is that i t usually attacks' people from the' rear when they are not expecting it:” ' Mr. Harper added that ho was satisfied defendant' had not taken proper precautions'to see Hud tlie ram did not get away and imposed a fine of 10s with costs’ and expenses' 19s. ’

The'total number of entries for the A. and P. Show- eo far received exceeds 2,300, ' according t-o a ' tally taken at an early hour this morning. Replying to Mr. McKoen (L) Mr. Forbes said the'-question of granting a further extension of protection to tenants under the rent restriction legislation was wider consideration by til e (do yoriuneut.—P •A. Arrested yesterday by Detective McLeod and Constable Cooper, a middle-aged man will appear before Mr. P. 11. Harper, S.M., in the Police Court this morning on a serious charge.

When half an hour’s work remained to complete the loading of the steamer Raranga at New Plymouth at 10 o’clock last night, one of the gangs of watersiders demanded to ’ be paid for two hours til] midnight. The stevedore went away to consult the owners and when he returned the men were walking off the ship. The remainder of the pork and cheese were returned to store.—P.A.

Motor traffic is now able to use the temporary track to Tiniroto without difficulty, excellent progress Laving been made by the gangs of men employed on the clearing work. The surface, according to Mr. S. Sargent, who brought his truck through yesterday, is not good, but it is no worse than some sections have been i'n the past following on periods of bad weather.

In reply to a question in the Legislative Council by the Hon. C. J. Carrington, who asked whether the Goverment would take steps to tighten up the censorship of posters, the Hon. ]?. Masters said that the censorship of posters had been inforce for two years, and during that time specific complaints had been Very few. The Minister of Internal Affairs would be pleased to investigate specific complaints if definite details were supplied.—P.A.

Deference to the Maori election system was made in the House of Representatives yesterday bv Mr. Tirik atone (l), who asked whether tile Government would take immediate steps to amend the electoral laws with the object of placing the Maori people on the same electoral footing us tiie pukeba, so an to enable the election of Maori members to Parliament to be conducted on thy same basis of secrecy as hi) other members, Mr. Forbes replied that toe matter would be investigated when an amendment to the electoral laws was under consideration.—-P.A.

At the Tring Show- held recently in Fngland- cows from the* renowned pedigree herd of Jersey cattle at. the

“Ovaltmo” Dairy Farm were awarded one first prize, two second prizes, one third prize, and one eow was reserve to i he champion iu the Jersey cattle classes. The “Ovaltixie” model dairy farm has been established in order to set the highest possible standard of quality for all thy millions of gallons of milk used in “Ovaltinc.” and to demonstrate that when particular attention is given to cleanliness, comfort and correct feeding the yield of milk is much increased in quantity and definitely improved in quality. Tim farm buildings, externally, constitute an architectural gem. Internally, they are the last word in design and arrangement. being spacious, perfectly ventilated and spotlessly clean. Like thy “OvuLtine" egg farm—als o at Ring’s Langley—the farm is probably the most up-to dale, hygienic, and bestequipped in the world, lit every detail is demonstrated the fact that only the best is good enough for “'Oval Line.”

Coustit uling the sequel to a dispute between neighbors on September 26, ffrederiek Cade, senior- made his appearunee before Mr. P. li. Harper, S.M.. iu the Police Court yesterday and pleaded not guilty to charges of behaving iu a threatening manner to a boy in Valley road on the date mentioned and of using obscene language. Mr. L. T. I!unull'd appeared for defendant. According to the evidence for the police, the boy complained to defendant’s son about cows being herded in front of his home. Defendant’s sou refused to move the cows and the boy then did so, an argument following- Defendant came on the scone and the offences then allegedly occurred. Evidence for the defence was to the effect that Cade did nob leave his own property and did not use the language complained of. Regarding the first charge, the magistrate noiUleJ out tliaj there was no evidence that accused was other than on his own property, therefore, this would have to be dismissed. There was corroboration, however, as to the language used by defendant, and on this charge ho iron Id bo fined £l, with costs and expenses totalling the same amount.

Various sessional, and select committees were appointed in the House of Representatives yesterday. Mr. Mason (L) expressed the opinion that the time had come when more power should he granted committees dealing with petitions. He said'that, under the present conditions, petitioners were induced to present evidence to the committee, hut no copy was kept. The committee made its , recommendation, but Cabinet,- in whoso bands rested the final decision, was not placed in possession of the evidence. He thought it was inexpedient to go through, a procedure which could not bo regarded as a' serious procedure in relation To the business of the House. Mr. Forbes said t'ho Government bad to go into the question of- finance. He had intimated that, if effect had been given to all on which favorable recommendations bad been made during one session, the cost to, the country would haye been £1,500.000. It was essential for the decision to rest with Cabinet, which had to provide ways and means. - : ■ . i " . . Nip it iu the bud} A few doses of “Coldenza” taken as soon as the first sign of a void is felt wB 1 stop it.