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New Zealand Mail, 21 February 1901, Page 21

“Reynold’s Newspaper” of January 13 contains under the heading of “Men of Mark ” a sketch of the career of Mr J. Grattan Grey, late chief of the “Hansard” staff of New Zealand. After narrating the circumstances connected with the. retirement of Mr Grey from his position, the newspaper applauds him for the stand he took in combating the Jingo spirit in this country; and after referring to the “ banouet and ball,” together with an illuminated address arid a. purse of sovereigns tendered to him by the people of Wellington, the paper asks: “Is it not possible that a* similar compliment should be paid to this martyr for the sake of justice and righteousness in this country?” MiGrey is' at present iu London. The lad Joseph F. Daly, who was arrested on Friday for having at Pet-one the same day stolen from Emma Wright a purse containing £4, pleaded guilty before Dr McArthur, S.M., on Saturday, and was re-committed to the Nelson Industrial School. William McEwen was ordered to find a surety of £25, and to himself enter into a similar bond, that he Would not leave the colony without making provision for the maintenance of his unborn illegitimate child. James Barron was ordered to pay a fine of 20s for drunkenness, in default of payment seven days’ imprisonment. Grace Estall, whose normal state is one of inebriety, was sent to prison for one month without the option of a ; fine. A first-offending drunkard was convicted and discharged.