Wairoa News.

Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 174, 3 August 1901, Page 3

Wairoa News.

(Times Special Correspondent.) The following Court cases were dealt with by Mr Barton last week : Hcia Mane v. Waikawa, for taking one girl, Aherata Hcia, daughter of the plaintiff, she being under the age of 16, and being at the time under the charge of her father. Mr Scott Smith, who appeared for plaintiff, said there was some discrepancy in the ago of the girl. He had received a telegram from the Rev. Tamihana, in which he stated the girl’s age was 15 years and 9 months, but as the witness was unwell and unable to appear, he asked leave to have the case withdrawn. Tlie Magistrate asked if the girl was in Court, and if so to come forward. Tie said it was nonsense to say the girl was under 16 years of age. Any person at. all could see that. Constable Kennedy said evidence would be produced to show she was 20 years of age. The Magistrate stated that under the circumstances the case would bo with-

drawn by tlie leave of the Court. Nuhi Kemara v. Hare Rawiri, for stealing and killing a fat pig, valued at To. Accused pleaded not guilty. Agreat deal of evidence was taken on both sides of a most contradictory nature. His Worship stated that one or both sides must be telling deliberate falsehoods, and that it was a pity witnesses could not como into Court without perjuring themselves. He was perfectly satisfied that defendant was guilty of the charge, and he would be fined £lO, costs £6, in default 30 days’ imprisonment, the accused to bo kept in custody till the fine was paid. The fine was paid. W. T. Breggs v. Geo. Hall, claim £l9. Mr Scott Smith, for plaintiff, said the amount, less costs, had been paid into Court. Judgment for 22s 6d costs. W. Howard v. Rutenc Tuihi, claim £ls Bs, wages. Mr Seott Smith, for defendant, admitted plaintiff was engaged to budd sheep yards, but not for the time claimed, and for 10s a week, not 20s, as claimed. Judgment was given for £l4 19s Bd, and costs £l. W. Davis v. Eveland Maxwell, claim of j £ll, amount of dishonoured cheque given for a horse, but which had been dishonored on account of the horse being unsound. Judgment for amount claimed, and cost £1 Bs.

Hamiora v, F. J. Ryan, claim of £7 16s, wages at the rate of 10s per week. Judgment for defendant, with cost £1 Is. Hamiora v. Ryan, claim £B, value of one bullock. Judgment for defendant, with solicitor’s fee, £1 Is. M. Parker v. J. Malcolm, claim £3 11s Judgment for amount with costs. Same v. J. Tanuhaua, claim £7 12s lOd. Order for immediate payment, or in default eight days’ imprisonment. Perkins v. Rekaia, claim £7 S‘s 6d. Order for immediate payment, or eight days’ imprisonment. b. Black v. Catherall, claim £3 3s 2d.

As the plaintiff could not produce evidence that the defendant was in a position to pay His Worship disallowed the order, but the debtor should pay as soon as he was able. An alarm of fire was sounded on Sunday evening, the 28th July, about 6 p.m., when it was found that Winter Bros.’ bakehouse was on fire. As the fire was discovered in ample time, a few buckets of water soon put it out, otherwise if discovered five or ten minutes later, nothing could have saved the building. The memorial service to the late

Trooper McKechuic took place on Sunday, July "2S, when despite the exceedingly wet weather, there was a large congregation. Friends pf the Into trooper came from ail round tho district to pay a last tribute* to his memory. About 36

members oi the mounted corps put in an appearance under Captain Milne Thompson, including a fair number of me Frasertown contingent as well. The pulpit and reading desk wore draped in black, and the Union Jack was festooned with crepe. In the centre of the pulpit was the word “ Promoted ” in white letters, surrounding a floral cross in lilies and snowdrops, beautifully worked by a few ladies of the church. The Rev. Mr Raeburn took his text from Timothy, iv., verses C, 7, and 8, “ For I am ready to be offered, and my departure is at hand, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” The rev. gentleman gave a very appropriate sermon, and at the olpse gave a few details of the late trooper McKeclmie’s life. At the close of the service the Dead March was'played by the organist. 'Th'e Huramua Rifles turned out in force on the afternoon of the 31st July to welcome home the rest of the returned troopers. After marching to the Heads, where the steamer was dischrrging passengers, they found no returned troopers were on board. The weather was simply awful, the rain coming down in torrents. Needless to say many unkind remarks were uttered when the company saw no khaki boys coming ashore. However, after getting a good drenching, they returned home, and, after a change, they were all quite willing to go through the same performance again. Trooper Whitehead is expected overland some night, so

the boys will have an opportunity of gleaning a few of his experiences in South Africa from him. The Wairoa Chess Club played a telegraphic match with Napier on July 24th, resulting in a win for Wairoa. The scores were as follows : Wairoa, 2 wins and 1 draw; Napier, 1 win and 1 draw, with the draw strongly in favor of Wairoa. The Huramua Mounted Rides held a dismounted parade on the 21st, there being a good muster. Captain MilneThomson was in command, Lieuts. Bax, Caughlev, and Smith also being present. Sergeant-major Hewitt told off the company into sections, and put them through the manual exercise. Sergeants Cullen, Budd and Cato also put the company through physical drill. The Captain read a circular from the Defence Department* conveying the thanks of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall to all ranks for their presence during their visit. Members were reminded of church parade on Sunday, to attend a memorial service.at St. Andrew’s Church, in connection with the late Trooper Mcßechnie. The corps decided to hold their annual ball in the second week in September, the non-coms, to act as a committee to carry out all arrangements. It was decided to hold a week’s camp, commencing on the 4th January, 1901. Archbishop Redwood is expected to arrive by first steamer, and will conduct mission services at St. Peter’s R.C. Church immediately on arrival of the steamer.