PELTED WITH EGGS.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 5, Issue 235, 15 December 1916, Page 2 (Supplement)

PELTED WITH EGGS.

ADELA PANKHURST'S EXPERIENCE.

| As a result of the forcible representation of highly flavoured eggs to Miss Adela Pankhurst and Mr. W. J. Sefton, of Youarang, on November 7, twelve residents of Katamatite were charged before the Cobram Court with behaving in an offensive way. They were discharged with a caution on promising to make a contribution to the funds of the Red Cross Society. Constable Fowles stated that on November 7 Miss Adela Pankhurst and the k-airman of her meeting, Mr. Sefton, were going to Youarang from Katamatite, .when they were pelted with eggs. Prior to this Miss Pankhurst and Mr. Sefton had gone into the post-office, and during their absence the buggy seat had been literally besmeared with eggs. Miss Pankhurst and Mr. Sefton returned to Katamatite and gave information to the police. Defendants had all made statements admitting they had' thrown eggs. He Ic'id» mot, hear Miss Pankhurst at a meeting advising young men not to take the oath to serve their country, but she told them that the proclamation was illegal. He knew Mr. Sefton had four sons of military age, and had heard it stated that he (Sefton) had said sooner than let them fight against the Germans he would see them shot. Defendants' solicitor said his clients had pleaded not guilty in order to get the facts stated in court. They now asked for tho plea to be withdrawn, and a plea of guilty substituted. These young men were so incensed at Miss Pankhurst's disloyal views that they det-erminedoto teach her a lesson. The general opinion in Katamatite was that she and her chairman got what they deserved.

Sub-inspector Crooks said he was not out for scraps, and desired to give the young men a> chance.

CURE FOR THE GERMAN MEASLES.

Mix some Woolwich powders with tincture of iron or essence of lead, and administer in pills (or shells). Have ready a little British Army (a little gees a long way), some Brussels sprouts, and French mustard. Add a little Canadian cheesa, Australian lamz and Italian macaroni, and season with the be6t Indian curry. Set it on a Kitchener, and keep stirring until quite hot. If this does not make the patient perspire freely rub the best Russian bear's grease on his chest, and and wrap in Berlin wool. This is the private and exclusive prescription o ; Dr. Cannon. N.B.—The patient must on no account have any peacesoup until the swelling in the head has (|iiite disappeared.—"The (Syren and Shipping."