DOMINION NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 8 May 1928, Page 3

DOMINION NEWS.

(Ry Telegraph—Por Press Association. STOLEN METAL. WELLINGTON, May 7. A sentence of four months’ imprisonment was imposed on Henry Devoreaux, engineer. 31, on a charge of stealing scrap lead and copper, valued at til 10s lid. the property of the P. and T. Department. The Magistrate said that he had given the case full consideration, and had come to the conclusion that it was Inot one in which the benefit of probation could be extended. The case was heard last week. The thefts extended over a period of a year. Counsel stated that Devereaux had looked on the scrap metal in the light of perquisite, and sought leniency for his client.

MOTOR SPIRIT PRICES. CHRISTCHURCH, May 8

An alleged great disparity between import values of motor spirit and prices charged to the consumes was discussed in committee at last night’s nieeting of the Council of the Canterbury Automobile Association, arising out of tbo receipt of a letter from T. X. Ctiblis. public .-iceountn nt. On resuming in open meeting it was reported that ‘ the following motion had been carried:—“That the Association views with alarm the. great disparity between the recent, declared imi'ort value lor customs purposes anil the price to consumers of motor spirits, and refers the matter to the South Island and North [slamf Motor Unions. with a view to joint action with Now Zealand Motor Traders Association.”

CHURCH AFFAIRS. new Plymouth:, May s • The annual meeting of Si. Mary's parishioners lasi n 'glit passed « he tallowing resolutions without ilisseiii : - “That this meeting heartily eongratubit 's Canon Marvin on his lull reinstatement to ollice.” •Thai we view with' deep regret and exlrente anxiety the seeming iulAhiiity of its leaders to allay the widespread lack of confidence in the administration of mundane and spiritual affairs in this diocese and calls upon the (Synod to thoroughly investigate the root causes and devise means of restoring peace and trust.”

CUT HIS THROAT. AUCKLAND. -May S.

A verdict of suicide was returned by Air Hunt. (Coroner), at an inquest oil Henry Bailey, aged 70. He lived with his two sisters at Kingslaiul and was a retired tanner. He lecently had a serious breakdown, and a separation from his wife had been preying on his mind. V lien called to lurnli yesterday by Lis sisters lie said: “I am going to end this ” and picking up a table kuile, he went to his room and tried to cut his throat. The knife was taken from him a.s was also a i'a•/<>■'. which, however, he again got possession 01. His sisters ran for assistance and on returning found Bailey dead in ihe, washhouse with his throat cut.

HOTEL burgled. ASH BURTON. May ?. Chertsey Hotel was entered last night, thieves taking some bottles ol liquor and removing the tdl which contained a lew pound*. SUPREME COURT. AUCKLAND. May 8.

judge McGregor in his charge to the Grand Jury at, the opening of the criminal session* of the Supreme Court, said the number of grave charges showed a .somewhat deplorable state of affairs. Referring to tbo. (barge of murder against Allen George Nor.grove. fiis Honour said the duty of the Grand Jury was perfectly clear. I lie Common Jury might have to consider No'"grove's mental condition. PALMERSTON N., May 8. .May sittings of the Supremo Court commenced this morning before Mr Justice Ostler. Addressing the Grand Jury, his Honour said three cases required their attention. Regarding one of alleged breaking and entering a house and committing a crime, it was a matter for grave consideration whether there was .sufficient priina facie evidence to put the accused on trial. If the jury thought similarly it was their duty to throw the Bill out. The two other cases were both sexual one*.

True Bills were relumed in Bex. v. 'William Alfred Tcmokinn AYaldon. alleged offences against a lemalc; Bex

v. Keith Drysdale. allegr-d offences against u- female. No Bill was returned in the ease of Bex v. Stephen Gough alleged breaking and entering by night with intent to commit a crime.

CHRISTCHURCH, Afay 8. Only seven indictments were submitted at the criminal session ol the Supreme Court to-day. Judge Adams congratulated the Grand Jury and commented on the complete absence from the calendar of crimes relating to sex.

A REFORM CANDIDATE. DUNEDIN'. "May 8

Charles Todd, well-known as a prohibition loader, is a definite candidate lor the Wakitipu seat in the Reform interest.

POLITICAL. ELTHAAf. Afay 8.

The meeting of delegates from outlying centres ol the electorate and I'.itham National-Liberals last night was attended by over forty. Baliotu reported nomination of AY. K. Green, ot Rahotu. as a candidate to contest the seat in the interests of the party, hut willin'- to withdraw in favour of any selected candidate. The meeting unanimously favoured C. A. Wilkinson as the representative in the party’s interests. Wilkinson gave a non-com-mittal reply, stating that if ho accepted nomination it would he as an independent. The meeting elected a strong Eltham Committee and decided on the organisation of the electorate and postponed the selection of a candidate until a further mooting in Eltham in a month s time. ______