LATE NEW ZEALAND.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIV, Issue 1959, 15 December 1906, Page 2

LATE NEW ZEALAND.

PRESS ASSOCIATION Wellington, last nightAt the Magistrate’s Court to-day William Sooti and Harry Martiudale were ohatged with having kept a betting shep at 58a, Lambton Qcuy. Albert Clarke, a probationary constable stationed at Mount Cook, stated that on September 10 s he called at the defendant’s offices, and saw about thirty men assembled. They were looking at race cards. The witness gave particulars of bets he had with Martindale, and of bats made by a probationer named O'Biien in bis presence. Bats were also made on Bubstqaent occasions, and dividends on winners were paid onl by Scott. O’Brien gave corroborative evidence. Aoting Detective Williams said the defendant’s business at 57, Lambton Qoay, was that of a bookmaker pure and simple. He had been allowed to see everything on the premises, but oould find notbiog connected with raciDg or wagering. Counsel for the defence asked that the case be adjourned until a similar oase to be heard on Monday came before tha Court. The adjournment was granted.

Ohristchurob, last night.

The attendance a! the Exhibition far the week ending to-night totalled 62,047. Dunedin, last night.

A reference in au industrial dispute between the Otago ani Southland Mastered’ Union and sheep owners of Otaga - and Southland has been filed for hearing in the Arbitration Court. Timaru, last night.

Mr J. Devliu, M.P., Home Rule Envoy, was given a popular reception on his arrival by train, and a formal welcome by the Mayor and citizens at the Council Chambers. He gave an address in the Theatre in the evening, (the Mayor preiding), on the same lines as the one given at Invercargill. A resolution was proposed by Mr S. G. Raymond, expressing appreciation of the efforts of the Irish Party, and the conviction that the conferring of Home Rule was necessary for tha contentment of the country and the promotion of prosperity and stability of tha British Empire, 'lhe meeting was veryenthusiastic and Mr Devlin and the other speakers were heartily applauded.