TELEGRAMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 17 November 1920, Page 3

TELEGRAMS.

[PEE PEEBB APBOOIATION.--COPYRIGHT.) A HUSBAND CHARGED. CHRISTCHURCH, Nov. 16. F.. Malquin, the husband of tlie woman who received a revolver slot wound in the temple at New Brighton on Sunday week was arrested to-day on a charge of attempted murder. The case as at first reported to be accidental. Mrs Malaquin, who is ng'd twenty-two, and has one child, was removed to Christchurch Hospital, with a 22 calibre revolver bullet in the he id neap the temple. The bullet has been extracted, and Mrs. Malaquin is said to bo progressing satisfactorily. WINDOW ROBBERY. HAMILTON, Nov. 17. A large piece, was cut out of the window of Pascoe’s jewellery shop last night, and a few articles removed. Another window was scratched. It will be necessary to replace both. Several other windows in business premises were badly scratched. j A. AND P. SHOW. | HAMILTON, Nov. 17. i At the agricultural and pastoral show there is a large attendance. Light rain is falling. The entries show a falling off. j I

P.P.A. SUED. WELLINGTON, Nov. 17. Ernest M.. Evans of Wellington, late Secretary of the P.P.A. ChrFstchurcl), sued the Association for £25, cost of moving his family and furniture Lorn Wellington to Christchurch. Plaintiffs evidence was that he was engaged as. organiser for Christchurch in January, 1919, but resigned the following October because the Association was unable to pay, him, A special canvass was made Lift there was a lac]t of money and he went to Wellington, In a letter written by Howard Elliott to the Christchurch Executive, there was a footnote .recommending the Christchurch divisili to pay his removal expenses. Elliott, for the defence said there was no arrangement to pay »c------moval 'expenses.; Th : e iquestion was never raised. Evans was anxious >•' go to Christchurch. He could not recollect writing the footnote. The e.vo was adjourned for the production x of the letter.

HELP FOR CHILDREN. WELLINGTON, Nov. 17. A reference to the collection of funds for starving children in Europe was made at the civic reception to Sir Thomas McKenzie today, when the May or asked Sir T. McKenzie’s opinion on the question. Sir Thomas replied that New Zealand had sent too many funds away, and had contributed out of pro portion to her size. In fact, of every pound raised for the Belgians, New Zea land had contributed 12s. Charity began at home. There were a great many starving children in London, and before he would give much to the children of those who would have enslaved us, he would first see that every mouth in the Dominions and the Homeland was filled. CHARGED WITH MURDER. AUCKLAND, Nov. 17 ' A't the inquest on Nora Ann Spearpoint, the Coroner found deceased died from wounds inflicted on the head probably by the axe produced, but there was no evidence to show by whom the axe was used. Frederick Spearpoint, son of deceased, was subsequently charged with the murder of his mother, and remanded till next Wednesday.

SIR T. MacKENZIE. WELLINGTON, Nov. 17. .At a reception to-day to Sir Tlios. Mackenzie a tribute was paid to his work in London during the war period. Mr Massey said that the High Cominis sioners who had represented New Zealand in the past had done honour to the Dominion and Sir T. MacKenzie was no exception to the rule. He was sure that whatever Sir T. MacKenzie did in the future whether ho remained in New Zealand or went home, ho would be a loyal citizen. •A representative of the R.etulrned Soldiers Association said the soldiers in London regarded Sir Tlios. as a true link with the Dominion and were grateful for his fatherly interest. In reply, Sir Tlios. said the good work of the High Commissioner’s office. would have been impossible without the loyal, devoted assistance of the large numlier of patriotic men and women. Regarding his future plans, Sir Thos. said everything was quite indefinite. It had 'been proposed that he should represent certain farmers clubs in England but he would decide nothing until he learnt the views of the people.