PROVINCIAL NEWS.

Kumara Times, Issue 2337, 23 February 1884, Page 2

PROVINCIAL NEWS.

[united press association.] Wellington, February 22, An elderly man named Graham Ways was committed for ttial at the R.M. Court to-day on a charge of rape on a girl six years’ old. Nelson, February 22. A somewhat sensational scene took place in the. Police Court to-day. Mr Harley was applying for a prohibition order against his son Arthur. The latter, who was in Court, asked his father to withdraw the application. The father refused, whereupon his son drew a phial from his pocket, and saying, “ Then, here goes,” attempted to swallow the contents. The police rushed on him and took the phial away, and it contained chloral. Arthur Harley was remanded in custody. DUNEDIN AUTUMN MEETING, Dunedin, February 22. ' There was magnificent weather and a very good attendance. The following is the result of the Dunedin Jockey Club Handicap, of 300sovs,; 1| miles. Hon. M'Lean’s, br m Lady Emma, 6yrs., Bst. IOBi. (Cotton) ... 1 Robinson’s br h Yanguard, 4yrs, Bst. 35). (Prudhoe) ... ... 2 Smith’s blk m Hippodamia, syrs., 6st, 85). (Smith) ... 3 Salvage, Bst.; Thenge, 7st. 91b.; Sou’wester, 7st, 95).; also ran. Sou’-wester was a strong favourite. The race was a capital one all the way, but in the straight Lady Emma won easily, with a good deal in hand, by a length. Time—3mins. lOsecs. Dividend, at the Totalisator, £lO 19s for £2.