LATE LOCALS

Hokitika Guardian, 25 March 1925, Page 3

LATE LOCALS

Competitors intending to take part

in the Easter Sports meeting are reminded that entries for all events close on March 28 (Saturday next) with the Secretary, E. C. Toohey, PA). Box 11, Hokitika.

Owing to the inclemency of the weather this afternoon the sale of furniture and effects to he held at toe residence of Mrs Linnemann, Benley St. has been postponed until Wednesday next at 1.50 p.m.-—Advt.

“Nothing can be- done with the lady sir. It’s been tried for over twenty rears! ” said the Rev. F. Rule, Probation Officer, at the Christchurch .Magistrate’s Court oil Monday, "hen Margaret Isles, aged (it> years, admitted charges of drunkenness in St .Asaph street and breach ot a prohibition order. ‘She’s got over 100 previous convictions against, her.’ said his 5\ orship. after perusing the woman's length) list. On the first charge she was convicted and discharged, and on the second she was convicted and fined £-. or in default 14 days’ imprisonment. Previously convicted as an idle and disorderly person. Elizabeth .Alison Woods, aged 65 years, appeared at the Christchurch Magistrate's Court on Monday, and pleaded guilty to a charge of being a. rogue and a vagabond in that she had no visible means of support. “The social workers have been at their wit’s end to know what to do with this woman.” said Sub-Inspector A. Cameron. “She won’t go to any of the homes.” Tearfully the accused asked his Worship to send her to the Addington Gaol. She was convicted and sentenced to three months’ imprisonment in the place where she had requested to be sent,