MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1898, 5 November 1913, Page 17

MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

S.P.C.A. CASE DISMISSED. The hearing of the case in which Inspector Seed, representing the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, proceeded against J. J. Kersloke and William Leonard, employees of the City Corporation, for alleged ill-treat-ment of a horse by working it when it was in an unfit state, was continued before Mr. J. S. Evans, S.M., at the Magistrate's Court yesterday ii.orning. Messrs. J. O'Shea and E. M. Beechey appeared on behalf of the corporation and Mr. T. Young appeared for Keralake. The case against Leonard was withdrawn by leave of the Court, while his Worship held that the prosecution had failed to establish a case of cruel illtreatment against Kerslake, and dismissed the charge. Costs were not allowed against the prosecution. SEPARATION ORDER. Application was made by Lucy Reed for a separation order from her husband John Reed, on the grounds of cruelty and failure to maintain. No appearance was made by defendant. After hearing the evidence of applicant and her son, His Worship granted the order, holding, however, that persistent cruelty had not been proved. Mr. R. B. Williams appeared for informant. OTHER POLICE CASES. George Chandler, charged with breaking and entering the dwelling-house of Frederick Lewis Stapleton, was remanded until November 12, bail being ailowed in £60, one surety of £60, and two of £30. For insobriety Alfred Julian Brebe and John O'Sullivan were each fined 10s., while two first offenders who failed to appear were similarly dealt with. Another was fined 5s. CIVIL SIDE. ORDERS IN DEBT CASES. W. J. Williamson was ordered to pay Thomas Bunt, £8 11s, lid. on or before November 18. Hugh Cameron was ordered to pay James Smith, Ltd., £2 8s. 2d. on or before November 18. H. Cameron was ordered to pay S. and W. Mackay 10s. 4d. Arthur W, Scoullar was ordered to pay George and George £18 13s. 1d.

Judgment was given for plaintiff by default in the civil case C. W. Neilson v. R. Yarrow and others for £10 15s. 6d., with costs £1 3s. 6d.

THE KAPAI CORN BROOM CO., LTD. THIS Business was established in 1876 by the late Mr. Thos. J. Harbutt as a general Brushmaking concern. A few .years later the American Corn Broom business was started as a side-line, Mr. L. Harbutt learning the business in San Francisco. The demand for Corn Brooms showing such good prospects, the general brush business was sold to Mr. H. K. Gilmour, a Scotch brush-maker. In 1890 the business was turned into a Limited Company, at the present time under the management of Mr. Syd. J. Harbutt. The "Kapai" Brand, since the inception of the Company, has become the recognised standard for first-class Corn Brooms in the Dominion. "Kapai" Brooms are known from North Cape to Stewart Island. The Factory is now in the proud position of being the most up-to-date in its power plant and machinery in New Zealand. It draws its supplies of raw material from all parts of the world where Broom Corn is grown. Efforts have been made to procure material locally, but climatic conditions do not favour its growth. Finding the demand for Corn Brooms limited, owing to the great use now made of linoleum for floor covering, the Company has again started general Brushmaking. It specialises in Bass Brooms for dairy, corporation and general purposes. In household lines of Hair and Bristle Brooms the quality of its goods may be seen in the stand at the Exhibition in Auckland, The feature of all its Brushware is the quality and finish of its work, only highly-skilled hands being employed. Showing the appreciation in which "Kapai" Bass, Bristle, and Hair Brooms are held, the Firm have great difficulty in overtaking the large trade offering. With the advent of the Dairy Industry, the "Kapai" Brands of Dairy Brushware have developed, and many of the largest Dairy Factories will now use none other than "Kapai" Brushes, made in any and every way required, on account of tho splendid quality brushes supplied.

So as to cope with the wonderful growth of this Firm's business, a large, threestory building is beintr orccteil in Coburg Street, fitted with the latest machinery and electric motors, and it is expected December 1st will see the new factory in occupation. The Company are the Now Zealand wholesale agents for Harbutt's Plasticine. Plasticine is a modelling material which has quite revolutionised the method of school teaching. No school is now complete without a supply of plasticine for the Infant departments. The child finds in modelling with plasticine the easiest mode of expression. It stimulates the creative facilities and at once rivets the interest and intelligence of the young mind. For the student of all kinds it provides a medium of expression in solid form that has proved a great boon. In the home no more entertaining occupation can be provided than a box of plasticine for the child or the adult. A most interesting game has hecome very popular in England called "Add-a-bit." Each guest is supplied with a piece of plasticine and a board, a subject is set, and each person contrives to build up his idea in concrete form the subject decided upon, prizes being given the best production. The most popular boxes for children are "Little Modellers," "Rniubow Box," "Child's Delight." and "Little Housekeeper." No toy is more interesting and instructive for a child. For adults the "Complete Modeller," "Designer, "Flag and Crown" are complete in every way. The "Builder Box" is one of the most instructive and useful, every form of construction in house building can be worked out by making Plasticine bricks, and building together as in actual building operations. Plasticine can be obtained from all booksellers and nil or colour shops, or direct from the Kapai Corn Broom Co. The Company have a large stand at the Auckland Exhibition, showing all kinds of Bruslhware. The office and factory are at 1 Coburg Street, Auckland, where full particulars may be obtained as to prices.