WELLINGTON ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 7 March 1924, Page 3

WELLINGTON ITEMS.

WELLINGTON. .March (i. “NO GOOD PIT! POSE.” "No good purpose can he served by the publication of the names in a ease like this.” declared Mr Justice Reed in the Divorce Court when a petition based on the grounds of the insanity of the respondent was before him “There is no reason for it at all." added IDs H.oiiitr. “It is only troublesome te the relatives and those concerned.” DEFENDANT’S EXPLANATION. “Why aren’t you represented hy a counsel:'” queried IDs Worship (.Mr W. O. Riddell. S.M.) at the Magistrate’s Court to a defendant in a civil ease. Defendant: "Bceail.sc, Your Worship. I thought I was entitled to speak the truth as well as a solicitor." •‘You are under a hamlieap.'' remarked His Worship. "Yes I know,” replied the delenil ant, "there have been lios told alxilit ’ ’ "Mm have not made a very good start." interposed Hi- Worship. the ease was adjourned. SENSE OK MONEY VALUE. "Most of us more or less unconsciously— have lost our 1911 sense ol money values." said Mr L. L. Hammond in the Arbitration Court. “Prior to the war. Parliaments, Idea! bullies am! individuals talked in hundreds and thousands. A million was incomprehensible. 10-iiay we talk in millions, anil are inclined to treat the odd thousands as merely shillings and peace." LEGISLATION PENDING. Tt is anticipated that the drill ling of the Motor Vehicles Liil. which is In provide the fluids for Lhe adequate working of tin* Main Highway- Act. will he finished by Lite end oi lhe present week.

The Bill, after being first submitted to ( ‘aiiinet. is In lie circulated among the various local hollies and motor associations who will be invited to extheir virus on it.