Results in Other Centres

Manawatu Times, Volume 69, Issue 124, 29 May 1944, Page 6

Results in Other Centres

Nelson: E. It. Neale, unopposed. Motueka: W. J. Egiuton, unopposed. Richmond: A. B. Tuffneli (re-elected) 292, M. H. McGlashen 265. Hastings: Rainbow (Citizens, re elected) 3780; Plummer (Labour) 1497. Napier: Hercock (Independent, reelected) 4392; A. E. Armstrong, M.P. Labour) 1938. Masterton: Kemp (Citizens) 2271; J. Robertson, ex-M.P. (Labour) J 733. Taumarunui: William Campbell was • elected Mayor unopposed. The fcJaturday luilf-day was carried as against Wednesday previously in operation. Richard Bienvenu, of New Orleans. U.S., who has been practically blind all his life, can now see by means of au eye given him by a stranger. The stranger is Mrs. E. Johnson, of Louisiana, an attractive young matron. She had heard that Bienvenu, a 33-year-old, broom-maker, might be able to see if a live cornea was transplanted to his left eye. She gave her right eye, the sight of which she had lost at the age of eight when struck by a rock. The surigeon who performed the delicate opera - j tion, lifted Bienvenu’s bandage and 1 found tho sight restored. Bienvenu was 1 almost overcome with joy and bis wife and five-year-old son, Richard, journeyed to Louisiana to thank Mrs. Johnson.