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New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XL, Issue 24, 16 June 1915, Page 430

By Authority: John Mackay, Government Printer, Wellington.

>aol, and Name of Prisoner. Where tried. When. Offence. Sentence. Native of Trade. . a u -M A bo ComHair. Eyes. 1 j Nose. j Whendis- | Remarks, and Previous Convictions. 1 « w l (F.P. indicates that finger-impressions have been taken.) Luckland — Gorstad, May Martin, or Auckland 27/5/15 vagrancy remanded America .. domestic .. 1 1879 ft. in. 5 2 dark .. brown, turn1 brown .. pointed . . | 31/5/15 False teeth in upper jaw ; scar on bridge of nose ; May M.C. | ing grey F.P. Eassey, George Otorohanga 4/5/15 assault 4 weeks ! Syria bootmaker .. 1893 5 7f dark .. black, curly brown .. medium 1 31/5/15 Tips of left fore and middle fingers have been M.C. injured. F.P. Poulgrain, Theodore PerAuckland 1/3/15 theft 3 months N. Zealand carter 1887 5 5 fresh .. light brown It. blue medium 31/5/15 4 p.c. Cross, woman’s head, and flag on right cival M.C. black forearm ; woman and pierced heart on left forearm; scar on nose. F.P. (See Police Gazette, 1911, page 270.) Heighway, George Auckland 1/3/15 theft 3 months England .. labourer 1852 5 3f sallow .. hazel .. medium 31/5/15 103 p.c. F.P. (See Police Gazette, 1915, page M.C. 26/2/15 drunkenness .. 6 weeks 137.) 25/2/15 breach of his prohibition 7 days .. , . 5/6/15 Arrested, 31/5/15. order light brown South, Leo Augustus .. Auckland 3/5/15 wilful damage fine or 1 month N. Zealand labourer 1891 5 5f sallow .. blue-gr’y medium 2/6/15 5 p.c. Eagle, flag, flowers, and LIBERTY on M.C. right upper arm; tombstone inscribed MEMORY JANE, emblem of Faith, Hope, and | Charity, clasped hands, and MAY on right forearm ; female on left upper arm ; woman’s dark brown, head and snake on left forearm. F.P. (See Police Gazette, 1914, page 389.) Campbell, Mary Auckland ' 4/3/15 obscene language 3 months N. Zealand prostitute .. 1877 5 5 sallow .. blue-gr’v medium 3/6/15 31 p.c. F.P. (See Police Gazette, 1915, page 203.) M.C. turning grey Turnbull, John Lindon Te ArohaM.C. 4/3/15 false pretences 3 months Australia .. traveller 1884 5 6i fresh .. dark brown brown .. medium 3/6/15 18 p.c. Scar on right forearm. F.P. Photoor Lionel John, alias Armitage, John, alias Melville, alias Melva graphed at Wellington, 21/3/11. (See Police Gazette, 1915, page 19.) Gaggs, Christopher EdAuckland 5/3/15 theft 3 months England .. seaman 1864 5 4| fresh .. grey hazel .. large 4/6/15 1 p.c. Sailor holding flag and large scar on ward M, C. light brown right forearm ; anchor between left forefinger and thumb ; going bald. F.P. Hague, George Auckland 5/3/15 vagrancy 3 months England .. fireman 1887 5 7£ fresh .. blue large 4/6/15 Snip on chest; butterfly on each shoulder; both M.C. forearms profusely tattooed; devil’s head on right upper arm; flag on right hand; crossed flags and woman’s head on left unper arm. F.P. 2 p.c. Two scars on lower Up ; right ear has Kohu, Wiremu Matenga, Auckland 5/12/14 forgery and uttering .. 6 months N. Zealand labourer 1886 5 11 copper.. blaok brown .. broad 4/6/15 alias Wi Martin, alias S.C. been injured. F.P. Photographed at AuckTekiri, Wiremu brown land, 11/11/14. (See Police Gazette, 1912 page 483.) Morris, Herbert Whyatt Onehunga M C 24/5/15 assault 14 days N. Zealand slaughterm’n 1877 5 7J fresh .. blue medium 5/6/15 Scar on right forearm ; right leg short. F.P. Jenson, John .. Otahuhu M.C. 31/5/15 theft 7 days N. Zealand labourer 1885 5 8 fresh .. brown blue medium 5/6/15 Star and indistinct tattooing on right upper arm ; Maltese cross, flag, and indistinct tattooing on right forearm; star on right hand; • N.J. on left upper arm; dagger and female figure on left forearm ; clasped hands on left dark brown hand. F.P. Gibson, Samuel Auckland 4/6/15 indecency fine or 7 days j Ireland .. 1 hotel-porter 1865 5 6 fresh .. blue large 5/6/15 Left wrist has been broken ; right leg crooked. M.C. 1 1 1 F.P. Fine paid. (See Police Gazette, 1914, page 389.1 1

RETURN OF PRISONERS REPORTED AS DISCHARGED FROM GAOLS DURING THE WEEK ENDING sth JUNE, 1915.

©aol, and Name of Prisoner. Where tried, j When. Offence. Sentence. 1 Native of J Trade. j Born. Height Complexion. Hair. Byes. S.. e. When discharged. Kemarks, and Previous Convictions. ( F.P. indicates that finger-impressions have been taken.) Thames— Quane, Michael Paeroa M.C. 22/5/15 theft remanded Ireland bottle-collec-tor miner 1865 ft. in. 5 n fresh .. brown blue medium 29/5/15 Jones, Robert James Waihi M.C. .. 20/5/15 failing to maintain remanded N. Zealand 1888 5 5 fresh ... brown grey .. medium 31/5/15 Boil-mark on each forearm ; scar near point of Rotorua — Robertson, Thomas Rotorua M.C. 4/5/15 drunkenness .. 14 days . .. N. Zealand labourer 1873 5 7J swarthy black grey .. medium 18/5/15 left jaw. Horse-shoe, crown, woman’s face, T.R.C.M., Kaingaroa— Saunders, William MorAuckland 18/8/13 conspiracy (4 charges) 3 years on each N. Zealand clerk 1872 5 8 fresh .. grey blue medium 24/5/15 cross, harp, and wreath of flowers on left forearm ; coat-of-arms, heart with dagger, snake, shield, cross, and flag on right arm. 1 p.c. Scar on left calf. F.P. Photographed row Port Awanui — King, John S.C, Port Awanui 3/5/15 falsifying documents .. forgery and false pretences assault 2 years 2 years fine or 30 days aboriginal labourer 1894 5 8 dark .. black brown .. medium 1/6/15 at Kaingaroa, 22/4/14, Discharged on special remission. Gisborne— Richards, Edgar M.C. Gisborne M.C. 29/5/15 drunkenness .. fine or 4 days N. Zealand blacksmith 1884 5 6 fresh .. fair blue medium 1/6/15 Left ring and little fingers missing. (See Police Cronin, Dennis Gisborne M.C. 3/6/15 drunkenness .. fine or 7 days Ireland labourer 1860 5 5£ fresh .. grey grey .. medium 3/6/15 Gazette , 1912, page 663.) Scar on right wrist, on left fore, middle, and ring fingers, and under left eye. Left foot amputated. (See Police Gazette , 1915, Dolan, William, alias Gisborne M.C. 6/5/15 rogue and vagabond .. 30 days N. Zealand labourer 1874 5 7J dark .. dark grey .. small 4/6/15 O’Brien, alias Edwards Horomona, Waaka Wairoa M.C. 10/3/15 cruelty to animals fine or 2 months aboriginal labourer 1894 5 ' 8 copper.. black brown .. flat 4/6/15 page 355.) Scar on left arm ; left little finger stiff. ArBurke, Richard .. Gisborne M.C. 28/5/15 drunkenness .. fine or 4 days England .. labourer 1887 5 6 fair light brown hazel .. medium 5/6/15 rested, 5/4/15. Scar on left forefinger and on right middle King, Thomas, alias Gisborne M.C. 28/5/15 breach of the peace drunkenness.. 7 days fine or 4 days England .. bushman .. 1878 5 6 fresh .. dark brown grey .. medium 5/6/15 finger. Sentences cumulative. “Hands across the sea,” ship, and flags on Mansfield, Rex New Plymouth— Howell, Harold Harling Hawera M.C. 6/3/15 breach of the peace false pretences (2 ch’gs) 7 days 3 months on N. Zealand fireman 1890 5 11| dark .. dark brown hazel .. medium 5/6/15 right forearm; Faith, Hope, and Charity, heart, and clasped hands on right wrist; flower and woman’s bust on left forearm; bracelet on left wrist. Sentences cumulative. (See Police Gazette , 1914, page 703.) 1 p.c. Three-masted ship, crossed flags in Napier— McCusker, John, alias Napier M.C. 19/2/15 obscene language each 3 months Australia .. labourer 1881 5 8f dark .. black blue medium 31/5/15 wreath, and star on right upper arm. F.P. (See Police Gazette, 1909, 537.) 3 p.c. Scar above left ear and above left ankle. McCluskey Danahy, John or FredHastings M.C. 4/5/15 theft 1 month N. Zealand flax - mill 1887 5 3i fresh .. dark brown brown .. medium 3/6/15 F.P. Photographed at Napier, 1/9/03. Arrested, 1/3/15. (See Police Gazette, 1908, page 78.) 1 p.c. Deep cracks on palms ; hands deformed ; erick John Alexander, alias Dearoby Garton, Charles Weldon Auckland 8/9/14 default of maintenance 3 months N. Zealand hand and hotel-porter farmer 1870 5 11| sallow .. grey grey .. large 1/6/15 nearly all teeth missing. (See Police Gazette, 1914, page 583.) Small scar on right knee-cap ; left little finger Bergersen, Andrew M.C. Hastings M.C. 29/5/15 default of maintenance remanded N. Zealand labourer 1890 5 5 fair brown blue medium 4/6/15 injured. Arres'ed, 5/3/15. 2 p.c. Scar on left forearm, on left palm, and on right middle finger ; small scar on forehead. F.P. Photographed at Wellington, 8/4/13. (See Police Gazette, 1913, page 254.) 22 p.c. Wart at corner of right eye ; left little Pool, Richard, alias Napier M.C. 6/5/15 obscene language 30 days England .. labourer 1859 5 5f fair light brown grey .. large 4/6/15 “ Jockey Smith ” finger missing. F.P. (See Police Gazette, 1914, page 106.)

RETURN OF PRISONERS REPORTED AS DISCHARGED FROM GAOLS DURING THE WEEK ENDING sth JUNE, 1915 -continued.

Gaol, and Name oi Prisoner. Where tried. When. Offence. Sentence. | Native of J Trade. Born. Height Complexion. Hair. Eyes. Nose. | When discharged. Remarks, and Previous Convictions. (F.P. indicates that finger-impressions have been taken.) Napier — continued. ft. in. light brown small Swan, James .. Dannevirke 5/3/15 obscene language fine or 2 months Sweden farm labour’r 1870 5 fair hazel .. 4/6/15 9 p.c. Right eye injured; HOPE ON HOPE M.C. resisting police fine or 1 month EVER and anchor on right arm. F.P. Sentences cumulative. (See Police Gazette, 1903, Wanganui— . fair, curly .. hazel .. medium page 147 ) Brown, George Feilding M.C. 21/5/15 forgery remanded Ireland labourer 1889 5 9 fair 31/5/15 Dragon, basket of flowers, TRUE LOVE, and black clasped hands in wreath on left forearm ; harp on left hand ; tombstone, shamrock, thistle, rose, snake, and heart on right forearm; butterfly on right band. F.P. Whelan, Simon Taihape M.C. 29/5/15 drunkenness .. 7 days Ireland labourer 1873 5 8 swarthy blue medium 4/6/15 Diamondj on left /wrist; anchor on left hand; red rings on left ring and middle fingers ; harp on right forearm ; star on right hand. Keane, Daniel, alias Palmerston N. 7/5/15 drunkenness .. 30 days Victoria .. labourer 1881 5 6 fair blue medium 5/6/15 17 p.c. Scar under left knee. (See Police Kane, Samuel M.C. Gazette, 1914, page 726.) Wellington — England .. brown Harris, Frederick Nelson M.C. 1/4/15 wilful damage 1 month labourer 1885 5 n dark .. brown .. medium 31/5/15 Scar on nose; two scars near left elbow; scar 3/4/15 incorrigible rogue and 1 month on tip of right little finger. F.P. Sentences escaping from custody light brown cumulative. Metford, Herbert, alias Wellington 2/3/15 rogue and vagabond .. 3 months England .. clerk 1872 5 n pale hazel .. medium 1/6/15 12 p.c. Four scars on left forearm ; scar on left Wilson M.C. middle finger. F.P. Photographed at Wellington, 10/5/13. (See Police Gazette, 1913, dark brown page 456.) Potter, Arthur Taihape M.C. 1/3/15 theft 3 months England .. labourer 1887 5 0 dark .. blue long 31/5/15 Scar on left side of head; large burn-scar, Wellington 30/5/15 breach of his prohibition fine or 3 days anchor, I LOVE C.R., crossed swords, and M.C. order bust of sailor on right arm; J.A.P., pierced heart, two tombstones, and I.L.R.M. on left dark brown arm; I.L.R.O. on left fingers. F.P. Warrant executed on second charge, 26/4/15. Jones, David Frederick Wanganui 3/3/15 false pretences 3 mo’s on each Australia .. labourer 1893 5 5 dark .. brown, medium 2/6/15 Crossed scar on forehead. F.P. M.C. theft 14 days brown, turnlarge Armstrong, Oliver James Wellington 6/3/15 theft 3 months America .. labourer 1856 5 5i sallow .. brown .. medium 5/6/15 Numerous p.c. Large growth on left side of M.C. ing grey neck ; faint dot between right thumb and forefinger ; several dots on right arm ; bracelet dark brown on left wrist; growth on chest. F.P. (See Police Gazette, 1915, page 188.) Hunter, Sydney •• W e lling to M.C. a 5/5/15 theft 1 month N. Zealand labourer 1880 5 7 pale brown .. medium 4/6/15 6 p.c. Several scars on forehead; scar on fingers of left hand ; E.C. on right upper arm; clasped hands over heart and TRUE LOVE on right forearm ; horse-shoe and whip on left i upper arm ; female figure on lefc forearm. F.P. Photographed at Wellington, 22/3/02. j brown, turning grey (See Police Gaiette, 1912, page 290.) Campbell, Thomas Wellington MB. 29/5/15 breach of the peace fine or 3 days Scotland .. fireman 1883 5 6J dark .. blue long 31/5/15 Several p.c. for drunkenness. Large scar on left big toe. F.P. Reid, Edward .. Well ingt o n 29/5/15 theft 7 days England .. labourer 1871 5 8 fair brown grey .. large 4/6/15 Blind in right eye ; scar at right side of nose ; M.n. dark brown tip of right thumb injured. F.P. Stone, John .. Wellington i M.C. 1/6/15 indecency fine or 14 days England .. 1878 5 5f fair blue wide 1/6/15 1 p.c. Scar on left side of forehead. F.P. Fine paid. (See Police Gazette, 1915, page 340 )

RETURN OF PRISONERS REPORTED AS DISCHARGED FROM GAOLS DURING THE WEEK ENDING sth JUNE, 1915 -continued.

Gaol, and Name of Prisoner. Where tried. When. Offence. Sentence. Native of Trade. Born. Height Complexion. Hair. Eyes. Nose. When discharged. Remarks, and Previous Convictions. (F.P. indicates that finger-impressions have been taken.) Wellington— continued. f ft. in. Dickson, John Wellington 2/6/15 Omitting to perform a remanded Scotland .. labourer 1889 5 7£ dark dark brown dark br. medium 5/6/15 Small growth on right ear ; false teeth in upper M.C. legal duty, thereby jaw ; mole on right arm. F.P. Bailed. causing the death of James Hamblyn Dempster, Charles W ellington 4/6/15 theft remanded Scotland .. labourer 1876 5 3 dark .. dark brown, grey .. wide 5/6/15 Scar on nose ; dimpled chin ; pierced heart with M.C. curly flower, flower and ship, woman’s head, MIZPAH, star, and flower on right forearm; two hearts in bracelet on right wrist; four flags on left forearm; Maltese cross and anchor on left wrist. F.P. Bailed. Cotton, George Wellington M C 4/6/15 indecency fine or 7 days N. Zealand labourer 1879 5 lli fair brown blue .. long 5/6/15 Scar on left shin. F.P. Fine paid. Brown, Jane Mary, alias Wellington 7/5/15 drunkenness .. fine or 48 hours N. Zealand prostitute .. 1885 5 3i florid .. black, turngrey .. medium 5/6/15 Numerous p.c. Scar on nose. F.P. (See Police Barry M.C. breach of her prohibition fine or 3 days ing grey Gazette, 1915, page 371.) order obscene language fine or 1 month obscene language fine or 14 days McNamara, Robert or Wanganui 24/5/15 vagrancy 14 days Australia .. stableman .. 1879 5 2 fresh .. black It. blue medium 5/6/15 1 p.c. Scar on nose. F.P. (See Police Gazette, William M.C. 1915, page 268.) Brown, Porteous Robert Wellington 11/2/15 assaulting police 2 months N. Zealand butcher 1882 5 7£ fresh .. brown blue .. large 5/6/15 11 p.c. Ship in wreath on right forearm ; brown or Robert Martin M.C. obscene language fine or 1 month * birth-mark on right groin. F.P. Pnotowilful damage fine or 3 days graphed at Auckland, 29/11/09. Sentences assault fine or 1 month cumulative. (See Police Gazette, 1912, page Stevens, Ernest Wellington 28/12/14 incorrigible rogue 6 months N. Zealand labourer 1883 5 8 dark .. dark brown grey .. medium 4/6/15 Several p.c. Large scar on right wrist; scar M.C. near left eye. F.P. (See Police Gazette, 1914, page 597.) Simpson, Fred Wellington 26/5/15 theft remanded England .. draper 1890 5 6 dark .. dark brown grey .. hooked .. 31/5/15 Scar on right eyebrow and on left cheek ; brown M.C. birth mark on left side of abdomen. F.P. Pryse or Price, John .. Wellington 29/5/15 drunkenness .. fine or 7 days Wales labourer 1880 5 7 fair brown hazel .. medium 4/6/15 Several p.c. Blue scar on forehead. (See Police M.C. breach of his prohibition fine or 3 days Gazette, 1915, page 371.) order Westport — Peterson, Peter Westport M.C. 26/5/15 drunkenness .. fine or 48 hours Denmark .. labourer 1848 5 9 fresh .. brown grey .. medium 28/5/15 Scar on left palm and on left little finger, which is bent at first joint. tJreymouth — Staines, John .. Hokitika M.C. 21/5/15 helpless drunkenness .. to Rotoroa for Australia .. farmer 1865 5 6f fresh .. brown blue medium 2/6/15 Several p.c. for drunkenness. Long scar on 2 years right hip ; scar on right thumb, on right shin, and on left calf; left middle finger contracted. Lyttelton— (See Police Gazette, 1915, page 357.) Olsen, Kristin Lyttelton 18/5/15 tlSS8LUit> • • • • fine or 14 days Norway .. seaman 1878 5 8* fresh .. dark, turning brown .. large 31/5/15 Two flags, K.O., anchor, cross, and heart on M.C. grey right forearm ; anchor on right hand ; woman and flag on left forearm. F.P. King, James .. Lyttelton 26/5/15 theft fine or 14 days England .. fireman 1887 5 7i fresh .. auburn blue broad 2/6/15 I.L.A.C. on righc arm; I.L.A.G., oross with M.C. hand, and dot on left arm; scar on right cheek. Portion of fine paid. F.P. Russell, John, alias Christchurch 2/6/15 disorderly conduot fine or days Ireland labourer 1874 5 5f fresh .. dark grey .. medium 2/6/15 Joint of right forefinger enlarged ; scar on left Noonan M.C. little finger. Weston, Arthur Francis Christchurch 27/5/15 breach of his prohibition remanded N. Zealand fisherman .. 1873 5 5 sandy .. fair It. blue medium 3/6/15 Clasped hands and heart and leaf on right arm; M.C. order scar on back of head.

RETURN OF PRISONERS REPORTED AS DISCHARGED FROM GAOLS DURING THE WEEK ENDING sth JUNE, 1915- continued.

Saol, and Name of Prisoner j 1 Where tried. When. Offence. Sentence. Native of Trade. i Born. i Height Complexion. Hair. j Byes. | Nose. When discharged. Remarks, and Previous Convictions. (F.P. indicates that finger-impressions have been taken.] Addington— N. Zealand prostitute .. ft. in. brown blue pointed .. Sidon, May Timaru — W ell i n g t on M.C. 80/12/14 obscene language rogue and vagabond fine or 1 month 6 months 1888 5 2 pale 5/6/15 Several p.c. Dimple in right cheek; scar on right temple; large burn-scar on right shoulder, breast, and forearm; small burn-scar on left breast. (See Police Gazette, 1914, page 475.) Sturgeon, Joseph Timaru S.C. 1/6/15 assault and robbery .. acquitted N. Zealand labourer 1886 5 8 fair fair blue medium 1/6/15 See Police Gazette, 1907, page 362. Sullivan, Patrick Joseph Timaru S.C. 1/6/15 assault and robbery acquitted N. Zealand labourer 1891 5 5 dark .. blaok brown .. medium 1/6/15 Wederell, John Nelson Timaru S.C. 4/6/15 indecent assault 2 years’ probation to come up if called on N. Zealand mill hand .. 1899 5 4 faL fair grey .. medium 4/6/15 Lidstone, Joseph Sydney Timaru S.C. 4/6/15 breach of Bankruptcy Act England .. baker 1869 5 5 fresh .. grey brown .. medium 4/6/15 Dunedin— brown .. Porter, Walter Port Chalmers M.C. 26/5/15 stowaway 7 days N. Zealand labourer 1892 5 6J fresh .. brown medium 1/6/15 Clasped hands, rising sun, and star on right forearm ; English and American flags on left forearm. P.P. PnotograDhed at Dunedin, 31/5/15. Stokes, Henry Dunedin M.C. 7/5/15 breach of by-law fine or 21 days England .. fish-dealer .. 1846 5 5 fresh .. brown grey .. large 2/6/15 Scar on right groin ; ruptured. Arrested, 25/5/15. Fine paid. Marsden, John Dunedin M.C. 1/6/15 drunkenness .. casting offensive matter fine or 24 hours fine or 48 hours England .. labourer 1881 5 6 fresh .. brown grey .. medium 4/6/15 Scar on left eyebrow. Sentences cumulative. Basan, Conrad Dunedin M.C. 5/3/15 obscene language 3 months N. Zealand labourer 1875 5 4f fresh .. brown blue * medium 4/6/15 Scar on nose and right leg ; coat-of-arms, Bhield, star, head, anchor, wreath, clasped hand, and heart on right arm. P.P. (See Police Gazette, 1907, page 16.) Shields, John Henry Dunedin M.C. 4/6/15 casting offensive matter drunkenness .. fine or 48 hours fine or 24 hours Australia .. cook 1871 5 74 pale black brown .. long 4/6/15 Nose broken. Pine paid. Burling, Henry Oamaru M.C. 27/5/15 shin-desertion 14 days Tasmania.. seaman 1894 5 6 ruddy .. auburn blue medium 5/6/15 Heart, anchor, and H.B. on left forearm. P.P. Photographed at Dunedin, 31/5/15. Placed on board ship. (See Police Gazette, 1914, page 769.) Newton, Harold Clifton Dunedin M.C. 21/5/15 theft .. ,. 1 month N. Zealand labourer 1898 5 54 fresh .. black brown .. medium 5/6/15 Mole on right cheek; scar on forehead. P.P. Sent to Burnham. Invercargill — N. Zealand 5 64 blue Poole, Erie Tuokwell .. Invercargill S.C. 1/6/15 theft of a postal packet fined £10 mailman .. 1898 fresh .. light brown medium 1/6/15 Several large birth-marks on right forearm; small scar on right hand; small birth-mark on right shoulder-blade. P.P. Pine paid. McQuarrie, John Donald Invercargill S.C. 1/6/15 breaking, entering, and theft acquitted N. Zealand labourer 1886 5 34 fresh .. light brown grey .. medium 1/6/15 1 p.c. N.Z. in centre of five-pointed star on right arm; cross and flags on left forearm; ruptured on left side. P.P. (See Police Gazette, 1913, page 521.) Metzger, Joseph Arthur Invercargill S.C. 1/6/15 breaking, entering, and theft 3 years’ probation N. Zealand labourer 1882 5 54 fresh .. brown brown .. medium 2/6/15 1 p.o. V-shaped scar on right shin. P.P. (See Police Gazette, 1914, page 598.)

RETURN OF PRISONERS REPORTED AS DISCHARGED FROM GAOLS DURING THE WEEK ENDING sth JUNE, 1915 -continued