Woodville News.

Pahiatua Herald, Volume I, Issue 50, 15 September 1893, Page 3

Woodville News.

(From our own correspondent.) WoonviLLK. This Day. The alleged libel case (*lark v. Haggen was called at the H.M. Court yesterday. Mr Haslett appeared for the complainant and defendant appeared on his own behalf. Mr Haslett asked his Worship to take the case there, and the defendant applied for an adjournment as he had onlyreceived the summons on the previous day. Mr Haslett said he was intruded to opjxise the adjournment. His Worship remarked that defendant had not even had '24 hours' notice. Defendant asked an adjournment till October sth, which was granted. Mr Haslett asked that his Worship should take the case, but Mr Turnbull replied that was his day at Hastings. There was a ladies' double race at the Rink on Wednesday night, which created a lot of interest, and was won by Misses Bark with and Fitzsimmons. A petition is being circulated against Female Franchise, but has not as yet been signed by any one. Mr Turnbull, R.M., sat yesterday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. without any adjournment. The Woodville Borough Council met last night, all members being present. The Works Committee reported that only the most necessary works should be done as these alone would raise the overdraft to its lawful limit. They recommended that the Vogel and Thomas-street footpaths be abandoned for the present. A warm discussion ensued, in th** course of which ( r Hall spoke disrespectfully to the Mayor, who reprimanded him. A motion was carried that tenders be called for tin* Vogel -street footpath two months hence, and Cr Taylor gave notice to rescind it for next meeting. A deputation waited on the Council from the proposed Improvement Company requesting a lease of the Recreation Reserve, to improve it for sports, Ac. A sub-committee was appointed to confer with a committee from tlie Company as to proposed terms, Ac. Crs Hall, Motley, and Taylor were appointed Works Committee for the year. A successful concert was held in the Methodist Church last night. At the ILM. Court yesterday the following cases were heard :—\V. Toiukinson v. A. Havill, claim XT 10s; judgment for plaintitL H. Cole v. Walter Bickerton, judgment summons for X*Hl 12s 9d ; defendant to pay forthwith, in default six weeks’ imprisonment. T. Gilbert v. John Spink, claim AM 'ls, judgment summons; amount to be paid within a month, in default sewn days' imprisonment. W. Selby v. W aipawa County Council, claim UO, refund of deposit. Mr Burnett for plaintiff and Mr Longburn for defendant. Judgment for defendant with costs. ,T. IL Sherwin v. .las. Saunders, claim X*OH 19s 9d, for detention of furniture left with defendant some years ago. Mr Wilford for plaintifl and Mr Cooke for defendant. Judgment for return of goods or A%>, with costs. John Isaacson v. P. Norman, claim AMI 5s 6s, balance due on contract. Judgment for plaintilf with costs.