DISTURBANCE AT PATEA

Taranaki Daily News, 23 August 1930, Page 6

DISTURBANCE AT PATEA

YOUTH’S DISORDERLY CONDUCT.

STERN BEBUKE BY JUSTICES.

' The ribald laughter and general rowdyism of three youths in the main street of Patea in the early hours oi Sunday, August 10, resulted in Constable. W Kelly being called to she scene by' vexed householders in the vicinity. The sequel to the disturbance was-the appearance in the Patea Court yesterday before Mr. A. T. Christensen,. JiP., and Mr. E. F. Hemingway, of .the three youths, whose ages 'were about 18 years, oh charges of disorderly behaviour in a public place. Described as the ringleader of the gang, James' Reid pleaded not guilty and was convicted and ordered to come u for sentence if called upon in 12 months. He was also ordered to pay costs amounting to 10s. The offence was admitted by the second youth, but the case against him was dismissed and suppression of his name was ordered. . The third youth, .William Vincent Galvin, farm labourer, Whenuakura, who failed to appear, was convicted and discharged and ordered to pay costs. About 12.30 a.m. on Sunday, August 10, he heard a noise of shouting and jaughter, said Constable Kelly. He approached the trio along .the main Street, but was seen, and two of the .youths ran away. -The defendant Galvin was tiding a horse. A nearby resident, who was ’ill, and was still, confined to his bed, had complained of ...the row. going on. “I have no doubt :Reid was the said the constable. “He was previously the ringleader in a gang of about six larrikins and believes himself to be the master mind in such escapades.” Apart from the disturbance no actual harm was done, .

Reid, who pleaded not guilty, denied chat any row was going on. “We were only talking a bit,” he said. In admonishing the trio the Bench remarked that the youths of Patea had eyery facility for legitimate enjoyment. “They are very fortunate in this respect.” they said. : “If you think it is amusing to kick tip a row and become a larrikin you will find you are fighting the law, which has a very long arm and which is not rroina to be flouted,” eaid the Bench to Reid? “The question is: Are you going to behave? You will be sentenced to three months’ imprisonment if you arc brought before the court again.” In connection with the defendant Galvin Constable Kelly said he had previously borne a good character. i The third defendant was' advised to steer clear of bad company.

MARRIED WOMAN’S LAPSE.

DRUNK IN PATEA’S MAIN STREET

“Oh. Tom, don’t leave me; don’t leave me Tom, you bald-headed old rooster!” These remarks of a woman to her husband in Patea last Saturday night were the forenmner of others which led to her appearance in the Patea Court yesterday charged with behaving in a disorderly manner while drunk. It was stated that the husband, so it appeared to the befogged sight of his wife, had been easting eyes in the direction of two other women, or,, if that was not the case, as he stoutly asserted, then the other women had been endeavouring to attract him. Such a' thing could not be allowed to happen in "her presence, contended the wife, and the affair was rapidly developing to a climax when Constable W. Kelly arrived on the scene.

The woman’s name was suppressed Dy. Mr A. T. Christensen; J.P.,. and Mr.: E F. Hemingway, J.P.. arid she wafi convicted and discharged.. She agreed to take a prohibition order out against herself.

MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING.

HAWERA CLUB’S EVENTS.

The only button fired for at the Hawera Miniature Rifle Club’s shoot on rrli ursday evening was the junior event, won by A. Booth. The second rounds of Dr. Buist’s and Mr. E. J. Booth’s trophy matches resulted:—

Dr. Buist’s trophy. —A. Elgar (If) 100. G. Harding (4) 100, A. Thrush (If) 98|, A. Booth (H) 981, J. Vinten (11) 96J, Mrs. F. Rae (1) 96, L. Frampton (sf) 89J. Mr. Booth’s trophy.—G. Harding (4) 50, A- Elgar (if) 49f, A. Booth (!}) 49*, Mrs. F. Rae (1) 49, J. Vinten (U) 47*, A. Thrush (If) 40J, L. Frampton (sf) 46f.

MANGATOKI NEWS. The Mangatoki branch of the Farmers’ Union held the final progressive euchre evening of the season last Friday. The attendances have been very good, and the interest keen throughout. The ladies’ prize was won by Miss Phyllis Bush with 11 games. Messrs. E. Prankle, T. Schuker and C. Mickelson, with 10 games, tied for the men’s prize, Mr. Schuker winning the final. Consolation prizes went to Miss R. Nicholas and Mr. C. Reeve. Mrs. F. Schuker, with 74 games, won the ladies’ points prize, donated by Mr. J. P. Marx, Mrs. E. Colson the second prize (66). Miss E. Bush (64) won a special prize. Mr. C. Mickelson (75) won Mr. B. 11. Parker’s points prize, and Mr. E. Colson (69) was second. The evening competition prize was won by Mrs. R. Milesi. Mr. W. Carter, president, presented the prizes and thanked the committee, and others who had assisted, to make the season so successful. The evening concluded with a dance after .supper, Mrs[ Tait provided the dance music, Miss McCracken, playing the extras. The mild weather of the.,,past few days has been reflected in ah upward movement of the milk; returns and a decided growth in the pastures. Suppliers to the Mangatoki. dairy factory received a substantia! bonus on August 20, bringing . the, payments to Ib. fid. over .;to. date.