NEW ZEALAND NEWS.

Taihape Daily Times, 27 October 1917, Page 4

NEW ZEALAND NEWS.

TRAIN SHOT AT. jSf j THOUGHT TO BE BOYS. WELLINGTON; tiJLftay. Two shots were fired at theexpress from Auckland on Thursday night. When approaching Frankton, the driver thought a stone was thrown, but. the small hole perforated in the glass showed that it was made by a bullet. A passenger had a finger grazed. A bullet mark was also found in another carriage An inquiry is being made but the probable explanation, it is thought, is the work of mischievous boys. v 1 TRANSPORT LOADING. I FOREIGNER IN CHARGE. WELLINGTON Oct 25. "Does the Premier know that a for* eigner is in charge of a transport loading in Wellington?" asked Mr. Vigor Brown in the House to-utiy. The Premier said he knew nothingabout. it, but would investigate. Subsequently Mr Fletcher gave thO' name of the man in charge, who was, he said, a Dane, unable to speak muc-V English.

Dr. Newman suggested greater precautions regarding announcement of the date of transports' departureMr. Poole called attention to unguarded coal hulks, and the possibility of introducing explosives into bunker coal. Sir James Allen replied that for tbf men's safety no persons would be allowed alongside transports prior to departure but next-of-kin would begiven opportunity to meet their soldier relatives at the railway station. BARTON'S CIRCUS. In referring to Barton's Circus, which shows in Taihape to-night. TheOhakune Times states: "The extra large marquee, owned by Barton's Circus was crowded in every part last evening, when the company showed in Ohakune. The circus is one of the most reliable on tour, always giving a sound, enjoyable, and original '.performance, \and last- |siiow compared very favourably with companies previously presented. • Mention •must be made of Miss Mena Val whose wire walking, trick cycling, and whipcracking, were most entertaining, items; The Altons are exceedingly clever : acrobats, Francis R. Barton, and "Marguerite, as daring bare back whose splendid equestrianship delighted the audience, Mr C. "Wislang whosetrained horses did him the utmost credit, and the highly amusing clowns, in their novel jokes and excentricities; presented some of the features which contributed to make a most complete entertainment.