The Daily News FRIDAY, MARCH 22.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 59, 22 March 1907, Page 2

The Daily News FRIDAY, MARCH 22.

Tin" "private enquiry agent" engaged in Tlmi'Hlsiy's divorce proceedings was doubtful -about, lite right nf counsel to interrogate him on certain points of tlio past. Tin- Judge remarked that when :i man entered into that line ui' business, which was at be-t a disreputable one, lie •must be prepared, if necessary, 'to be cross examine 1 on the whole of his past lit',.. | llr A. V. Cowic's numerous friends will be relieved to hear that he is now on; of danger after a severe attack of pneumonia. He has asked us to express his sinccrest gratitude for all the kind gills mid sympathies bestowed upon him.

During I lie hearing of a divorce ease in Neu'l'ivmoiilh veslerdav respondent said she objected to her husband going out, in flu evening, "for," sb' said, "lie always got up in the moniiim in an There was a record •iille-ring al the Mil-i rni.iti social in si. Joseph's I bill lasi i«ii-lit. Songs were conl libulod bv Misses' l-'olev. Adaiusou. and Moore, Messrs. ('mi; and Me!/an. Mrs. Ilcorgaccompanying. The dance music was j supplied le,' .'.lrs. (Iconic in her usual capable style, end Mr. .1. A. Clarke, the secretary, was ah eilicient M.C. A sumptuous supper was served, and in this direction partiuilarly Ihe ladies' committee is deserving of congratulation. One of the parties mentioned in the divorce proeeedngs yesterilay was I'll-'

ther severe on the medical fraternity. He was alleged to have disregarded a doctor's prcscr.ption given to his wife, saying lie didn't believe in doctor's rubbish, and told her to go out and eat dandelion leaves!

The Tariki Horticultural Society's fourth annual show was Ijehl yesterday under most favorable, auspices. It was the most suecesful yet held, both as regards number of entries and quality of exhibits. In the dairy produce and vegetable classes were some splendid exhibits, as there were in the flower classes. The poultry shown was of a high standard, as was the fruit entries. Pressure on our space prevents a more extensive reference in this issue. Our report will appear to-morrow. During the hearing of the New Plymouth divorce case yesterday, those present more than once hung 'heir heads i so positively painful and revolting were some of Hie details that were brouglr; out.

Jforcy and Son's great autumn drapery display need only be. seen to be appreciated. The stock is a very large one, and being of the best of good duality at prices that can't fail to indues patrons, the store is sure to have a very busy nni. Liberal discounts are to be given for cash sales. A witness in the Divorce Court, dark, fairly fat, and over forty, amused the Court when she said she had heen sheltering behind a lamp post. Mr Welsh suggested that a lamp post would not be very serviceable in her case.