SAD PAINTER
LIKES HOTEL WORK MUST PROHIBIT HIMSELF The thought that he might never get. a jot) painting an hotel, caused Alfred Ernest Langwejl to remonstrate when he was told at the Police Court today to take out a prohibition order. With a little persuasion, his fears were allayed.
Langwell. a painter... aged 50, was charged with being idle and disorderly, with insufficient lawful means of support. “He’s done no work for two or three months,” said Chief-Detective Hammond. “Though he is a strong, able-bodied man, he hangs around hotels and lives on charity.” The Rev. Jasper Calder said accused behaviour in the City Mission shelter was good. He was fit for light employment only, owing to an injured foot. “He is ordered to come up for sentence if called upon within six months,” said the magistrate. “He will also take out a prohibition order.” Accused: What about it if J get a job painting an hotel? I won’t be allowed to do it. Mr. Hunt: You'll have to risk that. “Right, sir,” said Langwell sadly.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1062, 28 August 1930, Page 8
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176SAD PAINTER Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1062, 28 August 1930, Page 8
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