NEW ZEALAND NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 44, 15 November 1907, Page 6

NEW ZEALAND NEWS.

81 TELEGRAPH— rEESS ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT. WORKERS COMPENSATION. Auckland, November 14. The Liberal and Labour Federation passed unanimously a resolution strongly disapproving clause two of tho Workers Compensation Bill—providing that an employer is not liablo to pay compensation to any relativo employed by him —and urging tho Government to deleto tho words: " But does not include any person who is a relative of tho employer and dwells in his house." ALLEGED FORGERY OF "TOTE." TICKETS. Auckland, November 14. At tho races yesterday, fifteen forged " tote "■ tickets were handed in and paid on the Musket, Stakes. At tho Police Court today, ,a young man named Henry Toovey was charged with having uttered forged tickets. Ho was remanded for a week. The value of tho tickets on tho Musket Stakes was £1 16s. AUCKLAND CRIMINAL SESSIONS. Auckland, November 14. Charles Mozart Spinley, charged at tho Supreme Court with having obtained money by false pretences, was found not guilty, on the ground of insanity. It appeared that Spinley suffered from epilepsy; between attacks he was sane but deficient in moral rectitude. ,Mr. Justice Denniston ordered accused to bo confined in an asylum during the pleasure of tho Colonit-l Secretary. DUNEDIN COMPETITIONS. Dunedln, November 14. The Braithwaite trophy, awarded for tho highest aggregate marks in five sections for elocution at tho Dunedin competitions, has boon won by Mrs. Sutcliffo (Wellington), who scored 705 marks, Mr. Osborne (Dunedin), last year's winner, being second with 681. Tho Shakespearian dialogue was won by Miss Lulu Arnold (Wellington) and Mr. Osborno (Dunedin). FIRE AT BALCLUTHA. WOMAN BURNED TO DEATH. Dunedin, November 14. Mr. Ponnycook's ten-roomed house at Balclutha was burned down at midnight. Mr. Ponnycook rescued tho children, and thought his wife was following,. but she evidently, became, asphyxiated. Her charred remains wore found two hours later. The building was iusured for £350 in tho London ;and Lancashire Offico, and tho furniture for a like amount in the Norwich Union. Mr. W. S. Pennycook was one of the proprietors of the "Clutlia Leader." The family retired at 9.45 p.m., and found the place in flames at midnight. When Mr. Ppinycook discovered that his wife had not followed him he attempted to re-enter, but tho flames beat him back, and other people arriving pulled him out in a dazed condition. Dunedin, November 14. The inquest was held to-day. Mr. Cruickshank, coroner, said it was one of tho saddest affairs _he had boon called on to preside over since he became a coroner. Deceased had plainly met her death through her house being accidentally burned down. The jury returned a verdict accordingly. OBJECTIONS OF THE' AUCKLAND LIBERAL FEDERATION.

Auckland, November 14. At a meeting of the Auckland branch of the Liberal and Labour Federation, Mr. P. J. Norhony moved—"That this meeting, after hearing the viows oxprossed by Dr. Punliii and Mr. R. R. Hunt, delegates from Iho Auckland Cremation Society, is opposed to cremation, being of opinion that it would tend to lessen the respect duo to the dead and greatly interfere with the detection of crime." In speaking to the motion, Mr. Norhony expressed the opniion that cremation was against the finer feelings of humanity. The suggestion ho- regarded as revolting. Mr. Gresham, whilst objecting to cremation on sentimental grounds, also referred to the legal and medical difficulty. Cremation would destroy the evidenco of crime in some cases, and might provo a social dangor. Other members referred to the dangor of people being cremated alive, and one member expressed the opinion that ho would prefot to be burned alive than buried alivo. An amendment that the nutter bo deforred for six months was defeated, and tho motion, on being put, was carried unanimously.

NORTH OTAGO SHOW. Oamaru, November 14. The entries received for the annual show of tho North Otago A. and P. Association have exceeded oxpcctations. The entrios in the stock classes, exceed thoso of last year by 106, and in nearly every section there is an increase. Only on two previous occasions have the entries of horses been greater than those of this year. Although implements are not shown this year, ' tho total entries with those excised will bo about 150 larger than last year. The forthcoming show will be held on tho new show grounds. STOCK SALE. C isborne, November 14. At the stock salo wethors sold at 17s. to 225. 9d.; fat ewes, 18s. to 19s. 9d.; storo ewes, 12s. 3d. to 175.; prime fat hoggets, 18s. to 19s. 6d.; medium, 16s. to 17s. 6d.; inferior, lis. to 145.; fat steers, £4 Bs. to £7 as.; fat cows, £4 17s. 6d.; store steers, £3 Bs. to £4 55.; storo heifers, 255. to £3 10s. FOUND DEAD. G isborne, November 14. An held to-day on tho body of Denis O'Sullivan, found dead yesterday in tho scrub, about a mile and a half from town.'. The medical testimony went to show that there .no marks of violence or indications of poison, and the jury returned a verdict of death from natural causes. • WANGANUI SHOW. > Wanganuf, November 14. Delightful weather was experienced for People s Day at the Agricultural Show. About 13,000 people attended, and the various competitions wero of an interesting nature. NEWS IN BRIEF.

Dunedln, November 14. Mr. Maurice Joel, who carried on business as a brewer in Dunedin for many years, died yesterday in his 79th year. Deceased was a member of tlio Otago Harbour Board for many years, and for three years was President of the Jewish Synagoguo. A few factories where women arc employed were open on Saturday last, and proceedings are threatened against the 'owners. At Alexandra, before Mr. Burgess, S.M., Charles William Affleck, aged 17 years, postal official, pleaded guilty to a charge of having stolen a letter containing £4. Accused was remanded to the Supreme Court for sentence. Christchurch, November 18. The body of n middle-aged man was found floating in a creek at Burwood last ovening. Tlio deceased's watch boro the inscription: "A. Jickland, Methven." 1 Napier, November 13. A bazaar in aid of the extension fund at the Napier Hospital was opened in tlio Garrison ilall yesterday by Lady Ward. The attendance was largo. It is anticipated that probably an amount approaching four figures or over will be realised as a result of the bazaar. Invercarglll, November 12. The committco of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday considered the Food Monopoly Prevention Bill. It was decided to telegraph the Premier trusting the Bill would not be passed, as the committee considered it undesirable and impracticable.