DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 15 June 1926, Page 4

DOMINION ITEMS.

■•— ■ £nV TELEGRAM- -MR PRESS ASSOCIATION.] NAPIER, June 14. Alexander Mortimer Lyon , co-re-spondent, was ordered to pay Robert Melver £IOO in successful divorce proceeding against Daisy Annie Alelver, on ground of adultery. OBITUARY. AV OOD A'ILLIE, June 14. Obituary—Gottfried Lindouer, aged BS, a well-known painter of Araori pictures. He was born at Filsen, Bohemia, and was a resident of New Zealand for over forty years. STRANGE ASSAULT CASK.

WELLINGTON, Buie 12. A remarkable case was dealt with in the Alagistrnte’s Court to-day when Florence Irene Frobisher, wife of Janies Godfrey Frobisher, licensee of

the Albion Hotel, was charged, on three counts, with assaulting her husband and of refusing to leave the piemises when requested. Another information stated that Frobisher had cause to fear, and did fear, that his wife would do him bodily harm, therefore he. prayed that she be ordered to find sureties of the pence. Frobisher gave evidence that there

was a deed of separation which gave him custody of the child, and her an allowance, and forbad,' l her to visit-the hotel. The deed was dated May 27tli. She had several times since been in the hotel, and used abusive language to him. She struck him with her fist: and threw the telephone at him, injuring his eye. The police were called in. and, on their threat to remove her. she lelt. • The wife’s counsel said that his client was only 24 years of age. She had only gone to the hotel to see the child. Defendant denied the allegations of assault. Mr K. Page, S.M., said that St was clear defendant, had committed a serious assault, and had flouted the separation order and flouted the Su-

promo Court. She would l>o ordered to come up for sentence when called on within two years, and to he brought up for .sentence whi?n called on within two years, and to he brought up for sentence if the police found her in the hotel. This was on

the charge of refusing to loam. The other charges were adjourned sine die. ESCAPEE ARRESTED.

GISBORNE. June 12. David Pole, alias John Fry. who had escaped from Roto Boa. Island, was arrested in Gisborne, and .sentenced to three months’ gaol. He was ordered io be returned to the Island. OFFICE GIRLS’ EXIFORAI.

WELLINGTON. June 12. Tbe typists and office girls employ

ed at tl’iD Wanganui City Council’s headquarters have instituted uniforms for wear during working hours. The garments chosen are light over-dresses, of black material, with white buttons and the lettering “W.O.fs.” on the pocket. The revolutionary idea is said to have started when one girl’s frock was mined by red ink, and it undoubtedly lias much to commend it. The uniforms were mad', in one gross order, bv a local dress-making firm, and they deprive the charming wearers of none of their girlish bloom.

THE GOA I INC SESSION. WELLINGTON, June 11. Very little interest is being taken in the approaching session of Parliament, owing, no doubt, to the fact tint the Government lias such a large majority that issues are. not at all in doubt. There will, however, he some social interest in the fact that the Labour Party (under Air Holland) wdl for the first time in the history of the country occupy the Opposition benches, though with elect'dised numbers in their Party, its compared with last session.

For some time past, the Law Drafting Department has been busy drafting Bills that are to he introduced, and during recent sittings Cabinet has examined those, and possibly has said its fiytal word about them, at all events for the time being. One of the Bills that will he of interest in the country will he one regarding the proposed Agricultural College. It is understood that Mr Hawkon, Minister for Agriculture, has the question of locality almost settled, and it is practically certain that it will he in the North Island. There will be a Bill for the constitution of a Local Government Board, and Mr Anderson may bring in a Billlor compulsory contributry pensions, a somewhat difficult problem. In regard to dairy control, the Government is not at all likely to alter its policy. A Licensing Bill, if it gets a good run, will load to long, and perhaps warm discussion. Mining legislation may also lie expected Mr Coates will, have to leave for London before the end of the session, possibly nbout the end of September, or beginning of October. Tt is understood that lie will leave. Mr Downie Stewart ill the position of leader of the House, for the rest of the session.

GOVERNMENT LAND PURCHASE. DARGAVILbE. dune 11. An important land deal was completed yesterday, when the North Auckland 'Farmers’ Co-op.', Ltd., sold to the Government, for closer settlement purposes 4360 acres of land, portions of the propertied of Messrs B. Coleman and T. O. Hawkins. The land, which is situated about eight miles from. Dargaville at Tangowahine. on the route of the proposed Kirikopiiui-Dargaville railway line, is mostly rich river flats suitable for dairying and cattle-raising. It is among the best in North Auckland, ahd will bo cut up to accommodate about 40 families. The price paid was very reasonable, and it will enable settlers to make good from the start. It is understood that arrangements have actually been made to commence with the necessary reading and draining, so that the land can lie open for selection at the earliest opportunity. This is the largest deal in land in the district for many years, and experienced farmers state that the Gov eminent- is to be commended for the splendid deal which they have made, and the excellent quality of the land selected.

PRESSMAN’S DEATH. WELLINGTON, June 14. The dentil of one the Empire City’s best known journalists. Mr W. J. Guerin, Chief Sub-Editor of the Wellington “ Evening Post,” is reported. Deceased passed away at the age of 63 on Sunday. He joined the '‘Post” staff in 1907, and was appointed chief in 1922. He had not been in good health for several years. At onetime he was sub-editor and afterwards editor of the “Taranaki News,” then sub-editor of the “ Hawera Star,” and afterwards in the same position on the “Taranaki Herald.” He leaves a son and three daughters.