INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Feilding Star, Volume XV, Issue 39, 15 August 1893, Page 2

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

(PER PBEBS ASSOCIATION ). Chuistchubch, August 14, J. A. Mcllraitb, proprietor of a brickyard, appealed n«nin»t the decision of tlio Inspector in declining to give a certificate to a boy under 16 years of ajje who had been engaged to work in the yard. The Magistrate reserved his de • cision. The Criminal Session of the Supreme Court was opened by Mr Justice Denu 18 ton this rooming. His Honor briefly addressed the Grand Jury, pointing out that although there was a considerable numbor of cases for trial there was only one offence against the person. The remainder were against property, and were of the ordinary character. John Allen, for breaking into a shop, was sentenced to two years' imprisonment. James Walker, for breaking and entering the Suniner Borough Office and stealing cheques and receipt forms, was sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment. ISTEUCKRQILL, AugUSt 14. A workingmen's Co-operative grocery store, which is opening in Invercargill on Saturday, is to be worked on the eight hours principle. Dunedin, August 14. The first attempt to arrest a fugitive debtor by means of a telegraphic warrant has proved futile, the absconder having done the " Pacific slopo " on Saturday. At a meeting of the Prohibition League, resolutions were carried grateful! recognising the efforts of Sir 11. Stout and those who supported him in endeavouring to obtain for the people powor to control a district, and, if they so desire, to abolish the legalised sale of intoxicants.