LATE LOCALS.

Hokitika Guardian, 18 September 1924, Page 3

LATE LOCALS.

A rather good story is told in connection with the Vice-Regal visit to Hastings. When Lady Jrllicoc was being introduced to the borough councillors (relates an exchange) ino ol their number had his attention distracted for a moment, and when Her Excellency extended her hand "Richard’s” gaze was centred el-ewTiere. The councillor alongside dug him in tlu- ribs, saying, "Look round. Dick, whereupon the abashed city lathei wheeled to meet Her Excellency's greeting ami reproachful query; "Aren't you going to shake hand, with ni", Dickr” A story of family funds led "'as Id,| in tiie I’almersloii North Supreme Court hy a young man aged 27, the son of a plaiulilf in a civil action, who stated that lie "as assisting his father -the manager ol a butchery |, M ,jne,s and was reeeitiug im wages lor his efforts (slates the "Times”). All Ids lather’s nc.v went into the bank, and witness bail charge ol the cheque hook, so that when his father wanted ii'.'fuey he had to ask lor itThe opposing iomiM'l asked: "Mlial about your motherh' "Well, g.'i"- ~,,| the young witness in return, "molher is a Lit well she looks alter he, own icy." The father of the u i, ns" in his seat and endeavour ~J |o pievrui tins revelation of his i 111 intulc j 1 11 all ci a I allairs, hill a WHO' ~| | |,e hand b\ conn ''l silenced him and he sal down.