TIT FOR TAT

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 331, 17 April 1928, Page 7

TIT FOR TAT

REVENGE ON A MOTORIST Papatowai, a little holiday resort in the Catlins district, does not possess a, policeman, but judging from an incident which occurred lately, the residents are quite capable of protecting their own interests, writes Mr. C. E. Good. A farmer, enjoying his pipe on the veranda after a hard day’s work, noticed a big limousine drive past his gate, suddenly stop, and switch off all lights. Thinking that the occupants might be making him a visit, he waited a while; then, his curiosity aroused, he sauntered down to the car. There was no sign of the passengers, but from his adjoining orchard came the soft thud of falling fruit. Being somewhat of* a wag, he did not disturb the marauders, but strolled back to the car and took a seat in the rear compartment. On the floor he noticed a bag containing five finfe groper, recently caught. Selecting the best one, he awaited the return of the passengers. Presently he heard voices, and through a gap in the hedge emerged three men, valiantly struggling with a large sack of apples.

When they reached the road they were greeted with: “Thank you, boys, just leave the sack there. I intended picking them to-morrow, but you have saved me a job. Thanks also for the groper. I do enjoy a bit of fish for breakfast.” Softly and silently the big car once more pursued its way, but sad were the hearts of the passengers.

The Prime Minister lias advised the A.A.A. that nothing can be done to augment the funds of the Motutara Domain Board for the improvement of Muriwai Beach. Mr. Coates suggests, however, that advantage be taken of legislation which will enable a rate to be levied on external districts vgjiich are proved to benefit by the resort.