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Taranaki Daily News, 1 September 1933, Page 6

A Maori who appeared in the Police Court at Te Aroha, charged with being drunk and disorderly, was asked by the Justice of the Peace if he had anything to say. He surprised the Court by his extreme courtesy and command of the English language. He said he wished to take the opportunity of thanking Constable Monson for the very kind manner in which he had been treated during his brief period of incarceration. It was- quite homely, he added, to be treated to a nice cup of tea, with bread and butter. The justice suggested that, a prohibition order be taken out, to which the Maori replied: “I think, perhaps, it would be the wisest way.” He was convicted and discharged, but ordered to take out a prohibition order.

A wonderful show of the famous "Summer Breeze” Prints is being made by Scanlan’s Ltd. at the Melbourne Corner. This lovely fabric, which is guaranteed in every way, is 36in. wide and is to be sold this season again at 1/9 yard. The new designs are particularly attractive. “Tiny Tot” 27in. prints are also being shown at Bld yard. Patterns sent on application.* At a meeting of the Vogeltown and Frankleigh Home and School Association on Thursday night the offer of Miss Dowling to give a concert in aid of the association's funds was accepted with thanks.