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Manawatu Times, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 12800, 25 May 1914, Page 4

We are informed on tlie best autlnrity that an inquiry will begin to-day in Palmerston into a case in connection with which there have been some rumours during the past few days. At Dunedin Supreme Court, Christopher Robinson, on a charge of forgery was admitted to probation for IS months. Government has decided to furnkh annually, free of charge, to all District High Schools, a copy of the New Zealand Year L'ook. The triennial session of the Grand Lodge of Australia, 1.0.0. F., just held at Adelaide, has decided to hold ths next session (1917) in Dunedin. At Auckland Supreme Court, Herbert Walter Mcßae Bull, on three charges of forgery, was ordered to be detained for' reformative treatment for a period not exceeding 21 months. At an inquest at Auckland Mental Hospital regarding the death of a patient named Elizabeth Schomberg, a verdict was returned, of strangulation -while insane, no blame being attachable to the authorities.

At Auckland Charles James Metcalfe, for illegally selling wine to a constable, was sentenced to tw J months' imprisonment with hard labour. David Hugh McDermott, for selling liquor without a license, was fined £2O.

The wounds sustained by Evelyn Tynan, whose father is in custody at Auckland on a charge of attempted murder, were sutured on Saturday. The girl is progressing as well as can be expected, and there are hopes oc her recovery.

Cold mornings have no terrors for the man with a warm cos\ Diessing Gown. See the magnificent selection at The Bon Marche. In Ripple Cloths, Nap Cloths, Camel Hair Cloths, Blanket Cloths, etc. Smart and stylish colourings, or quiet plain effects. Most Desirable Goods. Prices from 355. Also fine range Boys' Dressing Gowns, from 22s (3d. C. M. Boss and Co.*

Grave fears are entertained for the safety of Robert Martin Crosby, en-

gineer, who was last seen at I»-, r r. Chalmers on Wednesday, when he was seen to proceed by train to Duncdin.

lie was over 70 years of age. The wharves at I'ort Chalmers have be<'ii searched, but without result.

the following will represent Loyal Manawatu Lodge against Druids !» in the criboage tournament at the Orient Hall en Thursday next: —Conper. Eyre, Hawkins, Hewitt, Horn, la-

nes, F. Le Chemincnt, MeDougall, 1 errin, Sliarman, P. Smith, Watson; emergencies: J.| Stone, Taylor, Morrison, Whalley, Sharland.

The interest in the Carnival seems o be growing apace for on Saturday he two four-horse drags which car•ied the football teams to Foilding, presented an imposing sight, the lorses all being decorated with purple •ibbon.

At the Supreme Court on Saturday afternoon his Honor the Chief Justice heard a motion from the D.O.A. as defendant in the action, Crosse and others (Mr Lloyd) v. Andrews and others, motion for judgment by default. Alter hearing argument his Honor adjourned the application for one month to be brought up in Wellington.

As soon as tkp Waikeria prison on the Main Trunk line is ready the Terrace gaol in Wellington will be closed and most of the prisoners removed to Waikeria. This has a thousand acres of land attached which aros being developed as a farm. A small prison in or near Wellington will bo provided with just sufficient accommo-

elation for prisoners awaiting trial. It is also intended to close Lytteltou prison and erect another more suitable in the country. John C. Carroll, aged 38, employed on the permanent way by the Railway Department at Mataura was drowned on Saturday morning. He was crossing a river in a flat-bottomed boat which was washed over the falls. The boat was picked up four miles below Mataura. So far there is no trace of the body. Deceased leaves a wife and four children, the oldest being eight years. Deceased was the eldest son of Mr and Mrs Carroll, of Glen Orou.i, and brother of the well-known Manawatu footballers.

Evidently Rugby football is to take 11 new lease of life in this district for

judging by the displays of the different teams competing last Saturday the game should reach a very high standard and some keen matches may be expected, and the player who does not keep himself in good form will bo hopelessly left. For the seven-aside tournament on June 3rd the St. Patrick's College (Wellington) have written desiring to enter a team. A sensational incident is reported to have taken place at Kohimarama on Thursday last. Information was received by Auckland police that, in the morning, a man went to a house and knocked at the door. A woman answered the call, and the stranger then asked if her husband was at home. Upon receiving a reply in the negaf tive, he is stated to have presented a revolver, and demanded all the money that the woman had. At the samo time the man accidentally dropped a cartridge. The woman said that she had no money, and the man then went j to another house. Afterwards ke made off.

A rapidly increasing circulation is always a source of pleasure to a journalist, because it shows that his workis being appreciated by the public. But it is sometimes embarrassing, especially when the maker of the paper used is on the other side of the globe. Soon after resuming the editorship of this journal we found that the existing contract for supply of paper was far too small for our requirements, and we therefore cabled for a largely increased supply. In the meantime co supplement our own supply we liava had to draw upon the supplies of our contemporaries, and we take this opportunity of thanking them for their assistance in this matter. RAILWAY NOTICE. Travellers to Wellington are notified that they have Time for Refreshments at DUSTIN'S, opposite southern end entrance to Railway Station, P.N.

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