ROWE THE."ROTTER."

NZ Truth, Issue 510, 27 March 1915, Page 4

ROWE THE ."ROTTER."

Had a party by the name of Louis Harold Rowe been about the premises on Friday, it Is more than likely ho would have been subjected to a pretty strong heart-to-heart talk by Magistrate Kettle. However, as Louis was as scarce as his payments to his wife, the S.M. could not get the full quantity off his chest.

First sign of anything doinp was when the hlg ''.rohnop" strolled through the "Coort" shouting "Rowc v. Rowe." In answer Elizabeth blew In with two kiddies, and as soon as the 53. M. twigged her, he ask. ed: .How many separations have you find?

I Elizabeth: I havo had two. This hs the third lam asking for. I have had one mnlntenanco order for the children.

Mr. Kettle: How lon* have you neon Jiving- with him this time?— Two months. But ho has not paid ono penny

rent, and thinks he should live m the house for nothing.

Does he drink? — Yes, that's where all his money goes.

He spends all his money m drink? — Yes. The drink is the trouble. He comes home and kicks up rows m the house. He just gat two months for assaulting me and Knocking me about.

Lawyer Matthews (for Eliza) : He only came out of gaol a couple of days ago.

Mr. Kettle: Who is keeping you? — The Charitable Aid Board has been helping me and the children for months past.

How many children are there? — Five-er-up to the present.

Mr. Kettle (to the "Johnpp"): Just have another look and see If this man is present. y The "John" returned and said Louis Harold' was as scarce as foodstuffs m Germany. Mr. Kettle: How much does he earn? — He can earn £3 a week. His Worship: All previous orders are cancelled. A separation order is granted, and an order made for 35s a week to be paid weekly. The wife to have the custody of the children. I ALSO CONVICT HIM under section 2, sub-section 2 of the Destitute Persons .Act, and order him to come up for sentence when called upon. If men squander money on racecourses and drink or anything £lse, this Act. will have to be enforced. If this man defes not do something to provide for his wife and family, I shall seriously consider sentencing him to six months! The relieving officer of the Charitable Aid Board should take proceedings against him.