LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXIV, Issue 17734, 6 December 1919, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Brief mention was made at the meeting of the Harbour Board last night of the breads in the South Spit. There is little fresh to report, and the Board are hopeful that the present trouble will be overcome.

A produce stall in aid of the County Nurse for Fordell and Mangamahu district will be held in front of the Economic on Wednesday next, and it goe3 without saying that all \vho! can will assist thf> humanitarian cause the orgairsers have in view.

, A carthorse fell into a ditch in Clapham Street, Wanganui East, on Thui'sday night The unfortunate animal was lying oe its back squeezed into the ditch, and was almost exhausted when its plight was discovered at daybreak. A number of willing workers did some good spade work, and eventually, by the aid cf rcpes and much hauling, the animal was rescued.

The omission of one word iii the declaration by the Welfare League in yesterday'.s issue destroyed the whole sense of the argument. The sentence should have read:—". . . we require all the help we can get from sound Labour men who have had considerable experience, and are not swayed by abstract theories of a revolutionary Socialistic cast."

On Thursday next, at the Opera House, Mr W. H. Hawkins, ex-M.P. for Pahiat'ia (late captain in the Expeditionary Force) will sneak in the interest of prohibition. Mr Hawkins comes with a big. reputation. He is a most powerful and effective speaker, and is not afraid of hitting straight out .it the Trade. Thursday next: Opera House, at 8 pirn.

The Allies have sharply replied to Germany's complaints regarding the bad faith of France over the repatriation of prisoners. They point out that Germany by her action alone is responsible for the fact that there is no relaxation of the Peace conditions. 6he must thoroughly understand that until the evil she committed is remedied and the guilty punished, she cannot enter the community of nations

A successful sale of Harbour Board leases was held by Messrs F. R. Jackson and Co. yesterday. The remaining sections on the favourite "Campers Site" were eagerly competed for and a considerable number of sections in different parts cf the Harbour Board townships were sold. There are a few remaining to be disposed of and these, together with the valuable section on Taupo Quay adjoining the Soldiers' Club can still be secured at the upset rental on application to the auctioneer or at the Harbour Board Office.

More than an average share of tempestuous weather has been experienced since the arrival of the dredge Kaione at Wanganui, and her work in consequence has been much retarded. Another factor for delay is the -coal shortage. Of late it has been difficult to get enough fuel to keep the vessel going, and unfortunately an assured coal supply is not in sight. The Harbour Board are considering a new method of working the vessel to get better results, as it 4ias been found that the tides do not fit in with the present hours of work.

Yesterday a case was heard at the Supreme Court before Sir Bassett Edwards, the plaintiff being Donald Barrell, of Mangaweka, land agent, and the defendant, Carl Victor Anderson, farmer. Mr Treadwell , appeared for plaintiff and Mr Hutton for defendant. Plaintiff said he ,was employed by defendant to sell his farm and found a purchaser but defendant refused to complete. Defendant held he was not liable for the amount, claimed for the reason if plaintiff found a purchaser it was on the understanding that an arrangement would be made as to the disposal of the stock. Plaintiff in evidence said the purchaser was prepared to take over the stock at valuation, but defendant refused to have it valued and put an exorbitant price on it and this prevented the ? bargain being completed. Plaintiff's evidence was supported by other witnesses. After hearing the evidence of both sides his Honour gave judgment for £401 14/, the full amount claimed, and costs.