ELTHAM.

Taranaki Daily News, 11 April 1918, Page 3

ELTHAM.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) Eltham, April JO. A short sitting of the Magistrate's Court was held this morning before Mr. VV. K- Haselden, S.M. Judgment for plaintiff was given in the following cases: J. Browning v. Man Sullivan, HI llis 7d, costs 23s Gd; J. Sheeny (Mr. Gow) v. T. H. McDonald, £4 3s 4d, eosos 10s; J. Sheehy (Mr. Gow) v. Dean 0. Shute, £2 Os -id, costs 14s. In the judgment summons case of E. C Breech v. U". Hall, defendant, in answer to the P.M., stated that he was a driver, married, with a family. He had tried to pnlist, but had been turned down. Ordered to pay the amount ( £5 15s 9d) by monthly instalments of £l, commencing on May 1, the warrant to be suspended as long as payments are duly made. L. Corrigan, I'atea, admitted paternity to two illegitimate children, and was ordered to pay 7s fid per week for each child. Several cases of breaches nf borough by-laws were adjourned until the 24th inst- W. Brown (Mr Crump) j-laiiner' £ 10 from T. H. McDonald, value of a pony. Judgment given' for amount claimed, to be reduced to Is if the pony is returned within 10 days, defendant to pay solicitor's fee (265). Although Tvaponga and Te Roti were rather late in getting to work again in connection with the Eltham district oatriotic appeal, the results to hand indicate that, the committee and public in these portions of the district are swinging into line, and before the final closing of (he list it is confidently anticipated that their totals will compare very favorably "-'itli other parts. Mata was to have held a concert and dance with the object of swelling the funds last evening, but the unfavorable weather necessitated a. roslponement until this evening. Mr Albert Kemp is taking a great interest in the work there. '

It is with great regret I pen these l : <ies recording the death of Gilbert Flavell, killed in the recent fighting in Palestine, one of two sons who have answered the Empire's call. Great, sympathy will he expressed with Mr. and .Mrs. Sydney Flavell, well-known am! greatly esteemed farmers 011 tlie Rotokaro Road. What may he termed the final "wash-ing-up" of the business connected with the Barnard testimonial was heiil at. Mr. F. Parrott's office this morning', those present being .Messrs Dawes (chairman), A X. D Connell, and F,. Parrott. I'iill lists of sunscripi 1011s raised nnd a statement as to how the money was disbursed wre presented and passed Mr. Kemp expressing appreciation of the efforts of Mr. Parrott, who undertook {lie secretarial work in connection with the presentation. A fine specimen of illuminated worlis now on view in Eltham in tlie wjndov of Mr. N. T), Connell. It is the farewe 1 ! address that nccompa'nied a purse of sovereigns presented to Mr. and Mrs. If. .T. Barnard for their patriotic, work in Eltham. The address is topped with a good painting of Mt. Egmont, and at the foot is shown the motor ambulance for which Mrs. Barnard's efforts were mainlv responsible- Around the sides are photographs of six sons at tlie front, two of whom have paid the supreme penalt.'-. The photographs of Mr. and Mrs. Barnard are also included. The address is verv artistically executed and, being enclosed in an appropriate frame, makes a very pleasing memento which should serve to remind tlie recipients of the many serviceable years spent in Eltham. Included in the latest casualties is Private M. Rao, died of sickness in hospital in France. His eldest brother was killed in action some months back. Deceased was a married man, very popular in Mangatoki, and general sympathy has been extended the wife and other rela-' tives in their loss.

The rainfall on Monday night and Tuesday morning; will lip talked about for many a da v. Mr L. N. Fairhall, who takes rainfall records, states that the fall for than 24 hours on Tuesday was 4.50 inches —and to-day in places the paddocks look very green, but far from wet. Kltliani's total in connection with the patriotic appeal is now £!H>O. Manjratoki, backed by energetic canvassine and sympathetic responses, has brought its total to £251-