Second Edition DISOBEYING THE COURT.

Patea Mail, 2 June 1882, Page 3

Second Edition DISOBEYING THE COURT.

Re the bankruptcy of W. Williams, Mr North obtained a Judge’s order for Williams Brothers to give up their business books for inspection. The object of this order was to ascertain evidence of partnership between the sons and the bankrupt. The books were to be given up for inspection within 8 days. ■ The order was not obeyed, and the brothers were then summoned to appear before the judge at New Plymouth to show cause why they should not be committed for contempt of Court. The case came on yesterday, before Judge Rawsonj at New Plymouth. Mr Govett appeared for Williams junr and D. J. Wi’liams, Mr Richmond for the trustee, and Mr Hughes to watch the proceedings on behalf of Mr North, a creditor.

. Mr Richmond applied for an adjournment of the case until Friduy, which was granted.

Answers from Hawera County Council are given on the questions put in the Government circular as to reforming local bodies. The answers will appear in next issue, haying * reached ns just before going to press. . Hawera Borough Council in\ Ite tenders for building Conncil: Chamber.. Messrs Horner’s opening sale of stock at Manaia is altered to the 21st Jane. Manutahi householders are to elect a School Committee oh the 17th instant. The wreck of the steatner Patea is to be sold next Friday by Mr Cswern. The idea is that the hull, if broken up, will realise a considerable sum for old iron. ; The Rev Lloyd Keating has commenced duty, as curate in temporary charge of the Patea Church of England, and will preach on Sunday. Communion will be administered at 8 a.m. ‘ v : An anti-beer drinking society has been formed in Denver. Over the entrance to their hall is inscribed, “Whoenters hero leaves hope behind.”