"MUG" HUNTING IN N.Z.

NZ Truth, Issue 1150, 15 December 1927, Page 3

"MUG" HUNTING IN N.Z.

Well-connected Sydney Girl and A Ring-side Tip

(From "N.Z. Truth's" Special Auckland Representative.) JT was not altogether to the benefit of the Auckland public when a man named, Emmett, billiard-saloon proprietor from Waihi, holidaying over in Sydney, decided to pass through the turn-style of Sydney Stadium to witness a boxing match.

AT the ring-side, Emmett made the acquaintance of a pretty, darkeyed brunette, and as a result of the conversation that took place between the two newly made friends, Auckland became acquainted with the smiling features of the girl, who in

Arriving 1 in Auckland, little Enid proceeded to blaze the trail that led to her arrest. She was told by the management of two of the city's leading hotels, that her behaviour was of such a character that she would have to look elsewhere for accommodation. Followed a similar rebuke from a boarding: house, and then the girl settled down to live with, a party of her choice. "But he had not sufficient cash," added the detective, "and she left him. Since then she has been living a questionable life with single and married men in town." A remand was granted to allow of inquiries to be obtained from the Sydney police. On her re-appearance, Chief Detective Cummings stated that word had been received that Hahn was the daughter of highly respectable parents living in North Sydney. "Well what have you to say for yourself?" Asked the S.M. of the girl. TRIED—BUT FATLED

turn was destined to become acquainted with the Auckland police court. Fashionably dressed with silver fox fur carelessly hanging over her arm, Enid Racheal Hahn, aged 23 years, faced Magistrate McKean at the Auckland Police Court. It was to account for her behaviour during her six short weeks in New Zealand, which culminated in her being charged with the theft of a snuffbox valued at £2O, the property of William Goodsell; there was also a further charge of stealing £l7/10/- in cash belonging to .Edward Herbert Neil Keith.

Her excuse, spoken in a voice o: cultured tone, was that she. had triec to get work by advertising for a position, but had failed.

"Do you want to go back to Austra lia?" Asked the Bench.

With youthful exubei-ance beaming in her countenance, and a glint of coquetry detectable in her eye, Enid Hahn bowed her plea of guilty to both charges. The young Australian maintained her complete composure without the flicker of an eyelid while Chief Detective Cummings gave the details of a fast and somewhat questionable stay in New Zealand. "PLENTY IN N.Z." The girl had admitted to the detective that she met a "Mr. Emmett" who was on a visit to Sydney. The gentleman came from the noted little mining centre of Waihi, and very optimistically advised her that there were "plenty of rich mugs in New Zealand." Feeling quite capable of handling such cases of human frailty, the girl set sail for the cosy little land of "mugs" and Maoris.

"Yes, I really want to go back," was the demure but clear response.

Restitution having been made of the goods stolen, the accused was convicted and discharged. A week in custody had not daunted her spirits and she left the dock with a smiling little face.