NORTH OTAGO.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20316, 26 January 1928, Page 6

NORTH OTAGO.

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SEQUEL TO KUROW ACCIDENT. A case was heard in the Magistrate’s Court at Oamaru yesterday in which William Fraser, settler, of Hakataramea Valley, was charged with driving a motor car when in an intoxicated condition. Senior Sergeant Shanahan prosecuted, and Mr P. C. Hjorring appeared for the defence and entered a plea of not guilty. Alexander M’Murray, stablekeeper at Kurow, deposed that on Sunday, November 18, at about 6 p.m., he saw the. defendant with a motor car outside Malmanche’s Railway Hotel. He appeared to have had drink. The defendant asked witness to have a ride to Lawlor’s hotel, and afterwards invited him to take a drive into the country. Witness got into the car with Cooper, Wilson, and Fraser. The latter was driving. After they had proceeded as far as the Hakataramea bridge the car struck a telegraph pole. Fraser was thrown out and injured. Witness was sitting beside Fraser when the accident occurred. He did not consider Fraser to be in an intoxicated condition. Cross-examined by Mr Hjorring, the witness stated that he considered from his manner that Fraser had had drink. Witness did not think him incapable of driving the car. Witness felt quite safe with him when he got into the car. There is a dip in the ground at the spot where the car struck the telegraph post. The post was about 4ft off the road, and the slightest swerve would bring the car into contact with it. Witness had two whiskies in his hut before he went for the drive. Maurice Lawlor, licensee of the Kurow Hotel, stated that on Sunday, November 18, he saw the defendant ii) the passage of his hotel about 6 p.m. He was accompanied by two men named Cooper ami Wilson. The defendant asked if they could get a drink, and witness refused. Witness did not take much notice of Fraser’s condition, though he would say he had had drink. Witness could not say whether Fraser was in a fit condition to drive a motor car, though it may have been a bit risky driving with him. Cross-examined by Mr Hjorring, witness stated that Eraser had obtained no liquor from his hotel on that day. Fraser was not long in the hotel. After he was refused the drink he went out. He did not ask if tea was ready. He appeared to be flushed in the face. He was not in a much different condition than ordinarily. By Senior Sergeant Shanahan: When witness saw the defendant driving a car he was generally fairly sober. His Worship; That is rather damning the man. WTiat do you mean by generally fairly sober ? Witness: I did not see him very often. His Worship: Have you ever seen him driving when in an intoxicated condition? ' Witness: I might have done, once or twice. Hi* Worship; When you said it might have been risky to drive with him, what did you mean? Witness: He appeared to be half drunk and half sober. His Worship: Was he in his normal condition? Witness: Well, no, he was not. His Worship: How do you judge that? Witness: By his speech and appearance. Mr Hjorring contended that there was no evidence upon which a conviction could be entered. Mr Lawlor had only seen tne defendant for a minute or two, and could scarcely judge the condition of the man. The witness M’Murray had stated that he did not consider Fraser in such a state that he would not take the risk of riding with him. Mr Hjorring • submitted that there was no case to answer. His Worship held that on the evidence of the hotelkeeper alone, there was a case to answer. Hugh Wilson, called for the defence, stated that he resided with Mr Fraser at Hakataramea. On Saturday, November 17, witness drove out with Fraser to Kurow. They returned to Hakataramea on Saturday night. On Sunday afternoon they proceeded again to Kurow. They pulled up at the Kurow motor garage, at the back of the Kurow Hotel. Witness saw Fraser go into the Kurow Hotel. Witness followed him and asked if he was staying for tea. Fraser replied that he was not. They then drove round with Cooper to Malmanche’s hotel, where they picked up M'Murray. The latter asked for a drive to Hakataramea. When they were returning to Hakataramea the car swerved and struck a telegraph pole. This was duo to the camber of the road, and tho metal in turning from the bridge. Fraser was in a normal condition and appeared to be quite capable of driving. As a result of the accident Fraser was badly injured. M'Murray appeared to have had drink when he was picked up. By Senior Sergeant Shanahan: Witness was a relative of Fraser. He drank a little, but not much. He usually took whisky. He did not go on drinking bouts with Fraser. On tho Saturday night they might have had four whiskies in Kurow. They took a two-gallon jar of beer wi r h them in the car to Hakataramea. lie could not say where the beer went. Witness did not sleep in the hotel on Saturday night. He was not found sleeping on tne side of the road. Witness may have had a drink or two on Sunday afternoon, before leaving for Kurow*. The car was driven from Hakataramea to Kurow by Cooper, who asked permission to take the wheel. Fraser did not drive with them from >.-io Kurow Hotel to Malmanche’s. He must have walked. Witness did not see Fraser have any drink that day. He was quite normal, and perfectly sober, Fraser drove the car on the return from Kurow, and Cooper raised no objection. Witness admitted that he had been the subject of a prohibition order. , , William Fraser, the defendant, corroborated the evidence of the last witness in regard to their movements on the Saturday and Sunday in question. Witness stated that he stayed in Kurow on Saturday night. He made a run to Otekaieke after the pictures, when his car stuck him up owing to shortage of petrol. He slept in the car that night, and on Sunday morning walked into Kurow and procured petrol. He afterwards took the car to Kurow. and had breakfast at Malmanche’s. After breakfast he drove out to see the Kurow works. He picked up Cooper, who wanted a job, and drove him over to Hakataramea. There they found Wilson. Witness had no drink at Hakataramea. Witness returned to Kurow, as he had left his overcoat at Malmanche s hotel. Witness called at the Kurow Hotel and afterwards walked round to Malmanche’s, where he first saw M'Murray. Witness drove the car back. He was in a normal condition, and quite able to drive. When they got over the Hakataramea bridge M'Murray _ leaned over against witness’s arm. This caused witness to lose partial control of .the car and it swerved into the telegraph post. Cross-examined by Senior Sergeant Shanahan, witness stated that he engaged a room at the Hakataramea Hotel on the Saturday night through Wilson. Witness did not go into the Hakataramea Hotel, and had no drink there. There were two gallons of beer in the car, but this belonged to witness. Witness denied that he had any drink on Sunday. He had not previously met with any serious accident. though he struck the side of the bridge when returning from Kurow late one night. This was the case for the defence. His Worship said he had to consider whether from the evidence the defendant was in a normal condition, and whether he was incapable of driving a motor car. He was satisfied that Fraser and Wilson had been on a drinking bout on Saturday. That night had been spent by Fraser in the car, while the movements of Wilson were more uncertain. There was no doubt at all in his mind that the defendant was incapable of driving a car. The defendant would be convicted. Mr Hjorring pointed out that the defendant had been badly injur’ed and had been put to considerable expense. He had also been injured at the war. This was the first occasion upon which he had been before tho court, and counsel asked that his drivers’ license be not suspended. His Worship said that had the accident resulted in the death of one of the passengers the defendant would have been before the court on a charge of manslaughter. Defendant would be fined £B, with court costs 16s, and witness’s ex-

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penses £1 ISs 4d. The defendant’s driver’s license would also be suspended for two years. _ ... Charges of being found on ;ieensed premises during prohibited hours were preferred against Fraser and Wilson. Mr Hjorring stated that he did not dispute the fact that his clients had been upon licensed premises. Under the clause of the Act under which the information was laid, it must be proved that the defendants had been “ found ” on the premises by the constable. Mr Hjorring quoted authority in support of his contention. His Worship said he would adjourn the ease in order to permit him to look into the authorities. ALLEGED NEGLIGENT DRIVING. William John Henry Upston, of Palmerston, was charged in the Magistrate’s Court at Oamaru yesterday with having driven a car in a negligent manner on the Waianakarua road on November 18. Mr W. Arkle, of Palmerston, appeared for the defendant. James Ross M'Kerrow, a farmer residing at Waianakarua, stated that on the morning of November 18 last he was driving in a five-seater Buick sedan with his father and brother. Witness lived about half a mile along a side road. They were driving on the side road with the intention of reaching the main road. The corner was very poor so far as visibility was concerned for south traffic. Witness was travelling at about 25 miles an hour down the side road. When he got to about a chain from the corner he slowed diown to about five miles an hour, and sounded his horn several times. As he passed round the corner, which he always regarded as dangerous, he and his father saw another car coming from the direction of Hampden. Witness accelerated his speed and got in to the side of the road, when the defendant’s car struck him in the front. The defendant was on his right side of the road when witness first saw him. He then swerved to the other side of the road. Witness was travelling slowly before the other car arrived on the scene. The defendant’s car must have been travelling at 35 or 40 miles an hour, as the impact caused' witness’s car to swing right round. Doth cars were badly damaged. One of the lady occupants of the defendant’s car was injured. Upston appeared to have lost his head. Had ne key on his right side of the road the accident would not have occurred. Witness was cross-examined at some length by Mr Arkle. He stated that he was aware that Upston’s father had instituted proceedings against Mr M'Kerrow. His Worship asked why the police had taken action when civil proceedings were pending. Senior Sergeant Shanahan stated that this point had been put before the Crown Law Office. The police had been advised that when they considered they had a case, they should take action, irrespective of any civil proceedings that might be pending. His Worship said he was still of opinion that in cases where serioug injuries had not resulted to occupants of vehicles, it was unwise for the police to take action. They should allow the parties to litigation to fight the matter out between themselves. Senior Sergeant Shanahan said he was acting under instructions from his inspector, and his Worship stated that vho quite appreciated that fact. The Witness, under further cross-examina-tion, asserted that he did not hear the horn of Upston’s car sounded. His Worship said if civil proceedings were pending, he would favourably consider an application for an adjournment. Mr Arkle stated that civil proceedings were pending, and he therefore formally applied,for an adiournment. His Worship adjourned the case to permit civil proceedings to be taken at Palmerston on March 14. THE WEEPING WILLOW. Weeping willow trees in North Otago have been attacked by a blight or insect of some kind, and are rapidly dying ott. By some people it is believed that the disease the same as that which attacked blue gum trees. It is hoped that a natural enemy will be discovered, as the weeping willow is one of the most beautiful trees that graces the landscape of this district. A MOERAKI CASE. A voung Mocraki Native named I’aani Rewcti Poreti, 19 years of age, pleaded guilty, in the Magistrate’s Court at Oamaru yesterday, to assaulting his father. Sergeant Shanahan stated that the accused and hig father were milking rows. The accused was knocking one of the cows about with a rail, when the fathoi remonstrated with him. The son turned round and knocked the father off the stool. The father was going for the police, when the accused knocked him down again, and had to be pulled off by a brother. Ihe accused had a violent temper. Tn answer to the Bench, the accused said he and his father had frequently had rows, and similar things had occurred before. His Worship admitted the accused to probation for a period of two years, ami stated that he must secure employment approved of by the probation officer He warned the defendant that he must not again assault his father. The accused would be required to pay 10s car hire. OLD-TIME KAKANUI. It is pointed out that there is at present resident in Oamaru one of the very earliest settlers of Kakanui. Mr H- Stock, of Usk street, who arrived m 1859, had the Devonshire Hotel at Kakanui, which was on the corner opposite the store. He also had a coal yard, and sat on the -chooi Committe. Mr Stock, though 79 years of ago, is still hale and hearty, and can recount the early history of the Kakamu district in a most interesting manner. MOTOR REGISTRATION. An unusual case was heard in the Magistrate’s Court at Oamaru yesterday, wnen 11. Keogh and J. A. M'Kenzie were charged with breaches of the Motor Kegistration Act. Keogh, it appears had gone to M’Kenzie’s motor garage and asltea tor the loan of a demonstration plate while lie wont to the post office to register a car. The plate was lent as an nbhgement. .Us Worship stated that it was an improper thing to loan demonstration plates under such circumstances. The defendant M Ken. zie was fined 20s and Keogh AOs. BREACH OF AWARD. In the Magistrate’s Court at Oamaru yesterday, Emma Fraser grocer, of Thames street, was charged with a breach of the Grocer’s Assistants’ Award b-r keeping her shop open until 8.35 p.m. on Friday, October 21. . , Inspector Hoskin stated that ho saw a customer in the shop on the night m question, and saw her served with goods. Tho defendant's daughter had served the customer, and when spoken tn. she said die had told her daughter on no circumstances to sell after hours. The defendant might have been misled by a notice appearing in the paper His Worship gave, judgment for tho inspector of awards for a sum of£l. CHARGE OF THEFT. The voung woman who was charged with stealing various articles from the establishment of her employer appeared again before the stipendiary magistrate at Oamaru yesterday. After nearing the report of the probation officer (Miss Collier), his Worship placed the young woman under the control of this officer for a period of three years. An order was made for the suppression of the name.

CRICKET.

The itinerary of the Australian team's tour of New Zealand has been altered, and the North Otago game will now bo played on February 22 and 23, instead of April 3 and 4. The change is welcomed in local cricket circles, as the latter elates, being in Easter week, were not convenient. OAMARU SOUTH SCHOOL. The Oamaru South School has decided to hold its annual picnic at Hampden on February 25, and has donated £5 in prizes. The Hampden Beautifying Society has intimated that it will lend every assistance in making the function a success. Aliss Feathers has been appointed assistant at the school, and it is hoped to retain the services of Miss Slater until Aliss Aleldrum returns from Canada. EVENING SPORTS MEETING. The North Otago Amateur Athletic Club holds its opening evening sports meeting this evening at King George’s Park, the first event commencing at 6.30 o'clock. Following are the handicaps: 100 Yards.—G. Sumpter scr, Aliller scr, M’Kerrow, Hubbard 2 yards, Roller 3, Williams 4, Kaync, Corson 4£, Alahoney, Webster, Blackmore, K. Sumpter, Clarke, Douglas 5, Vile, Guthridge, Alitchell, Corrigan, Paterson, R. APDonald 6, Petrie, Kent, Roxby, Hjorring, Hintz, Heron 7, Pollock 8, Grant, E. H. Reid 9. ~°o Yards.—G. Sumpter and Aliller scr, ATKerrow, Hubbard 4 yards. Roller 5, Alahoney 7, Webster, Douglas, ATGregor 8, Williams, K. Sumpter, Corsou, Clarke 0, Blackmore, Vile, Guthridge, Rayne, Mitchell, Corrigan 10, Paterson 11, Petrie, Hintz, Heron, R. APDonald 12, Kent, Hjorring 13, Roxby 14, Pollock 16, Grant, E. A. Reid 18. 880 Yards.—L. Douglas, Roller scr, Corson, Hubbard 20 yards, Clarke 25, ATKerrow, K. Sumpter, Paterson 35, G. Sumpter, Aliller, Vile, Kent, Roxby, Williams, Rayne, Corrigan, R. APDonald 40, Mitchell 42, Alahoney, Guthridge, Petrie, Grant 45, Webster 48, Blackmore, Hintz, Heron 50, Hjorring, Pollock 55, E. A. Reid 60. One Mile.—L. Douglas, Roller scr, Hubbard 35 yards, Clarke 40, ATKerrow 55, APDonald, Paterson. G. Sumpter 60, Millor 65, Alahoney, Webster, K. Sumpter, Hjorring, Grant 70, Alitchell 75, Blackmore, Guthridge, Kent, Rayne. Hintz, Heron, Corrigan. Pollock 80, Vile 85, Petrie, Roxby, Williams 90, E. A. Reid 100. OAMARU AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB. I ho * results of the first of the above club s evening swimming races for the Vice-presidents’ Cup, which were held in the Oamaru Baths on Tuesday evening, are as follows: 50 Yard a Handicap.—R. Crawshaw (scr) 1, M. Hintz (Isec) 2, R. Harle (2sec) 3. 75 Yards Aledley.—M. Hintz 1, R Crawshaw 2, R. Harle 3. Junior 25 Yards Handicap.—L. Smith (2sec) 1, J. Church (scr) '2. J. Walton (4aec) FIRE AT SOUTH OAMARU. A fire occurred at South Oamaru shortly before noon yesterday by which a five roomed wooden dwelling, owned by Air S. G. King, of Clydevale, Gore, wa s completely destroyed, together with its contents. The building was occupied by Mr David Brown, a railway employee, and his family, who were out of town when the outbreak occurred. The fire had a complete hold when it was discovered, and as the building was outside the fire area, nothing could be done to save the furniture. The cause of the fire is supposed to be a defective chimney. The insurance on the building was £265 in the Royal Exchange Office. The insurance on the furniture is not known. A SERIOUS CHARGE. In the Magistrate’s Court at Oamaru yesterday afternoon, before Mr H. W, Bundle, S.AI., Alary Jane Clark, of Dunedin, was charged that she did, on or about November 27, 1927, at Dunedin, by the doing of an unlawful act, cause the death of one Jessie Elizabeth Smart. Air A. G. Creagh appeared for the Crown, and Mr A. C. Hanlon for the accused. Tho accused was ultimately charged with having supplied an instrument to Jessie Elizabeth Smart on November 27, tho use of which caused her death. The Magistrate ordered the court to be cleared during the hearing of the evidence. Jane Helen Thorpe gave evidence similar to that given at the coroner’s inquest. She stated that she had seen the accused (Airs Clark) in Oamaru in August. She called at witness’s house, and said she had been to see her sister at Lyttelton. Witness met a girl she knew, who also worked at tho mill, and introduced her to Mrs Clark. They then went to tho mill, and Airs Clark left by the train. The coat produced was similar to that worn bv Airs Clark at the time. Witness again recounted her first interview with the girl Smart. She said she recommended the girl to go to the North Island, have tho child, and commit it to a home. The gir! said she -would commit suicide rather than do that. Some days later she was in the main street with Jessie Smart, when she met a young man named John Chilcott. As a result of a conversation, Chilcott handed her £24. Witness said she made an appointment with Airs Clark over the telephone. She recognised Airs Clark’s voice, but to be sure she asked if it was Airs Clark speaking, and a reply was received that it was. Witness had rung Airs Clark before, and knew her voice. The money received from Chilcott was in £5 notes and single ones. Witness detailed what transpired after she reached Dunedin. She rang up Mrs Clark in the evening, and again recognised her voice. Airs Clark made an appointment for 7.30 on Sunday evening, and witness and Jessie Smart went round at that hour. Airs Clark met thme at the door and invited them to go in. After witness had left a room at Airs Clark’s request a young man arrived at the house and asked to see Airs Clark. At Airs Clark’s request witness asked him to go in. Witness and Jessie Smart were in the house from 10 to 20 minutes. AVitness had been in the house before, and she described the furniture. Witness knew Airs Clark’s daughter. Witness was in Dunedin when Airs Nevill's case was being heard in Wellington. She met Airs Clark and asked how her daughter was getting on. Cross-examined by Air Hanlon, witness stated that she knew in what she was doing she was committing a very serious crime, and knew that she would be liable to a long term of imprisonment. She made her first statement to Senior Sergeant Shanahan. She did not tell all she knew at that time. She did not want to say nothing in the matter, but she was told that it would be to her own benefit if she told all she know. She then answered the questions put to her. Her first statement was made in the hospital, and the second in her own house. Of the £24 received from Chilcott, £lO was paid to Airs Clark, £6 went in expenses, and the balance of £8 was paid to Mr Chilcott in the same week that the girl died. Witness denied that she was an abortionist by occupation. She worked for her living in the woollen mills. She knew that it was not legal for Airs Clark to operate, and that she was taking a big risk in taking the girl to her. When witness rang np Airs Clark in Dunedin on November 28 she took off the receiver and listened for a humming noise. She afterwards dialled the number and put a pennv in the slot. Re-examined by Air Creagh, witness said she had made throe statements regarding the case. In the first statement to Senior Sergeant Shanahan she did not tell all she knew. She made a full statement to Detective Nuttall on December 5. Air Creagh asked if the witness was made any promise by Detective Nuttall, but Air iianlpn objected to the question, and the objection was upheld. Re-examined in regard to the dialling at Dunedin, the witness stated that she did not remember exactly what happened, but she knew that the system was different from that at Oamaru. G. R. Hunter deposed that he ran a service ear daily between Dunedin and Oamaru. He knew Airs Thorpe, and remembered her travelling with him one Alonday morning in November. She was accompanied by a young woman, whom J

he had since ascertained was Jessie Smart. On the journey from Dunedin he had to stop twice on account of the young woman being sick, John Chilcott, a single man, residing in Oamaru, repeated the evidence given at the coroner's inquiry. He stated that he had known Jessie Smart about two months before her death. Shortly after he became acquainted with her he ascertained that she was in a certain condition. He met Mrs Thorpe and Miss Smart in Thames street, and as a result of a conversation he gave Mrs Thorpe £24. He was told that Mrs Thorpe was taking the girl to Dunedin to undergo an operation.

Cross-examined, witness stated that he had previously been spoken to about the matter, and when he was seen a second time he had the £24 in his pocket. Witness had got some money back from Mrs Thorpe. He could not say how much it was. The money was given him by Airs Thorpe after this case had been commenced. Witness knew that it was a crime for him to give the money. Senior Sergeant Shanahan had first interviewed him. Airs Clark had not then been arrested. He at first refused to make a full statement, because ho naturally thought he would get into trouble. Re-examined, witness said he had later made a full statement to Detective Nuttall.

Ina Alay Johnston, a married woman residing in Oamaru, stated that she was employed at the Oamaru woollen mills. iSlia knew Airs Thorpe. Shortly after starting work she remembered meeting Airs Thorpe one dinner hour. There was a woman with her, to whom she was introduced as -Airs Clark. She recognised the accused as the person to whom she was introduced. The coat produced was similar to that worn by Airs Clark at the time. They had a conversation lasting two or three minutes, and Airs Clark then left, saying she was going to catch a tram for Dunedin.

James George Currie, an employee of the Post Office, deposed to having arranged a telephone call to Dunedin on the evening of November 22 for Airs Thorpe. The call wa s for No. 13-649. Dunedin. Witness then went off duty, and another clerk came on. uitness produced the call-card. He had made a search of all bureau calls for November, and found that this was the only one put through to o. 13-649. Charles Frederick Lavender, an employee in the Post Office, gave evidence to succeeding the previous witness on duty. Mrs Thorpo was in the office awaiting a replj to a telephone call. Witness saw the outward call-card produced. Mrs Thorpe paid the telephone fee.

Annie Connor. proprietress of tho Leviathan Hotel, in Dunedin, deposed to Mrs Thorpo taking a room for herself and a young woman during the month of November.

William Pickering, ‘%l porter at tho Leviathan Hotel, deposed to having scon Mrs Thorpo and her companion at tho hotel, and to having a conversation with them. Detective William Royeroft, of Dunedin deposed that from information received he obtained a search wararnt on December 3rd to search tho house of accused for evidence and articles .connected with a charge of procuring abortion. In company with Detective Hart and a constable ho went to the house of tho accused. He was informed that the accused was not at home, and would not be back till the afternoon. The accused arrived at 1.30 p.ni. She was taken to tho front bedroom, and the search warrant was read over. Tho accused was also informed that tho search was in connection with the death of a young woman. Witness and Detective Hart again visited the house and the accused invited them to make a search. She denied that she had any knowledge of either Mrs Thorpe or the girl Smart. Witness, after the search, asked the accused if she was prepared to make a statement. The accused, after being warned, made a statement in which she gave details of her movements in Dunedin on Sunday, November 24. She declared that she did not know either Mrs Thorpe or Miss Smart, of Oamaru. She admitted having received a telephone message from a man in Oamaru, but as the message was not for her, she had rung off. On a subsequent date, witness again interviewed Mrs Clark in regard to a telephone message from Mr s Thorpe, and s he denied all knowledge of it. Witness asked her the number of her telephone, and she replied that it was 12-649. Witness then examined the telephone book in the house, and ob tainod another statement He described fho house of accused and its contents. ’ Contitminß, he rt.ted «h, .t he arrested Airs Clark on a warrant. After she had been remanded he procured from her the CO c\o P ss-e d xamined by Air Hanlon, witness stated that be first questioned Mrs Clark respecting her movements on November 24 and her statement in reply concerned that date. He made no request for a statement in regard to her movements on November 22. Dr Ronald S. Orbell gave evidence in regard to the condition of Jessie bmait when he first saw her, and subsequently, and as to the -result of the post-mortem examination. He gave it as his opinion that death was due to peritonitis, caused by septic poisoning. The conditions he found would be consistent with he illegal use of an instrument. Dr Fitzgerald repeated in a large measure the evidence given by him at the inquest. He stated that the cause of death was acute peritonitis, and in his opinion the conditions were consistent with an illegal operation having been performed. . Alary Hewitt, assistant matron at the Addington Gaol, said that from her record of visitors Airs Clark appeared to have visited the gaol on August 22. AVitness could not recollect any special visits made. Airs Clark had been there on visits once or twice. The entry in the visitors’ book was not in witness s hamlwriting, and she could not say it was in Mrs Clark’s. The accused reserved her defence, and was committed to trike her trial at the sitting of the Supreme Court to be held in Oamaru on Alarch 6. Bail was allowed as formerly—self in £IOO and one security of £2OO, or two sureties of £IOO, the accused to report twice a week to the police. OBITUARY. The death occurred in Oamaru on Tuesday of Airs Sarah Diver, wife of Air James Diver. The deceased, who was born in Donegal (Ireland), was 66 years of age, and had resided in Oamaru for nearly 50 years. She was well known for her hospitality, and was held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends. BOWLING. The following will represent the Aleadowbank Bowling Club in the return friendly match against Awamoa this evening on the Aleadowbank green;—Bartlett, J Crombio, AV, Denholm, Blacklock; Kent, Upchurch, Christie, Aim-tin, J. Robertson, Archibald, Gibson, Slater: J. Al'Kay, A. Alitchell. Smith. Berry; Carson, Keith, D. Aliller, Alitchell; Alacrae, Hart, Atkinson, Donald; J. Hartley, Evans, Mollison, Bee; James, Sinclair, Crichton, Campbell. LAWN TENNIS. The following is the draw for the singles championships of the Awamoa Club:- —Alen’s singles—Senior: AA . Duthie v. L. Henry, H. B. Reid v. J. Alain, H. Familton v. T. Kennedy, C. Alollison v. E. Robertson, K. Familton v. R. ATDonald, J. Henry v. A. AVilson; byes, G. Henry and R. Nichols. Junior: R. Alahoney v. R. ATDonald, G. Robertson v. M. AVilliams, R. Williams v. N. Fraser, J. Al'Kay v. T. Hahoney. Ladies’ singles: Airs Shand v. Aliss Al’Donald, Airs Bradley v. Aliss Gibb, Miss Dennison v. Aliss Harvey, Aliss Patterson v. Aliss Kemp; byes, Alisses E. Hall, Aloore, Armstrong, and G. Hall. The draw and handicaps for the mixed doubles handicap will be made later, and in ihe meantime the committee of the club hopes that as many matches will be got off as soon as possible.

The club teams for the senior competition on Saturday will be as follows: —A. Team v. Hill, at Hill courts. Alen: C. Alollison. K. Familton, A. AATIson, H. Reid, AA 7 . Duthie, C. Rowe. Ladies: Aliss Gibb. Mrs Bradley, Airs Shand, Alisses E. Hall, Kemp, and Armstrong. B Team v. Oamaru, at Oamaru courts. Alen; T. Kennedy, H. Familton, G. Henry. J. Alain, L. Henry, and G. Robertson. Ladies: Alisses Patterson, APDonald, Dennison, Aloore, AATavers, and Simkin. Juniors v. Aleadowbank, at Awamoa courts. Alen; N. Fraser, E. Reid, J. Hjorring, D. AA’illiams, T. Alahoney, Lcs Smith: emergencies—Al'Kay, AAblliams, and R. Alahoney; ladies—Airs AA'oavers. Alisses Doak, Seavle, Bond, Harvey, and Jones.