“ THESE THINGS ALL COME HOME TO ROOST.”

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18419, 22 March 1928, Page 5

“ THESE THINGS ALL COME HOME TO ROOST.”

“ Those things all come home to roost,” said Mr E. D. Mosley, S.M., •when ho found that Frederick Charles Knowles, who urged a good character, had a fairly substantial record against him. Knowles was charged with being found by night, without lawful excuse, on the premises of Allan Bradley, 110 Salisbury % Street. Accused pleaded guilty. "I had a row with my son-in-law.” he said, “ and at the request of my daughter, with whom I live, I left home for the night.” Sub-Inspector Fitzmaurice: It was an empty, two-storey building, sir. These people have been known to-cause fires. Accused: I hold a good reference from Mrs Herbert, sir, and from a gentleman. The Bench: Mrs Herbert is a fine woman, but she meets all sorts and conditions of people. Accused: But this is a good reference. The Magistrate: Have you got it here ? Accused: No, I sent them both up country, applying for a job. The Magistrate: Your convictions are for drunkenness. That must be your trouble. On one occasion, you were fined £5. Well, this time you are convicted and ordered to come up for sen tence if called upon within twelve months. Accused: Thank, you, sir,