TELEGRAMS

Horowhenua Chronicle, 27 March 1915, Page 3

TELEGRAMS

[PER FRESS ASSOCIATION.]

THEFT OF OIL DRUMS

Christcliurch. This Day

JXiirhig tho stay of tho steamer Tainui at Lyttelton a number of drums of oil disappeared. Yesterday the police visited the premiss 0 f Rudolf Anderson, a sail maker and a well-known resident. He denied all knowledge of the drums and a search seemed hopeless until the police discovered an aperture in the ceiling, iand inside were eleven drums. The police subsequently ari<i.s'_-od Robert Helni.stalk and Thomas Jones on a charge of theft of the drums. Anderson wan also arrested on a charge of receiving stolen Tlifcy were remanded till

property. Wednesday.

A CHILD'S DEA TH

Auckland. This Day

A child named Raymond Knrifrht. aged It months. whose parents reside in Kussell-street, Ponsonbv, ate soap in the bathroom. Despite medical attention the child died shortly afterwards. An analysis of the soap will be made prior to the inquest.

BELGIUM BELIEF FUND

Naprer. This Day

Mr J. TT. Coleman, who Ims given liberally to various patriotic funds, lias intimated that he will give £100 per month to the Belgian Relief lfiiiid.