ELTHAM.

Taranaki Daily News, 20 September 1918, Page 3

ELTHAM.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) Eltham, Sept- 19.

Mr. G, H. Buekridge was coroner at the inquest on Miss G. Rogers,'held here on Tuesday, The evidence of Dr. Cooper showed that deceased was suffering from a fracture of the cerebral vertebrae of the neck, causing complete paralysis, Mid that death resulted from heart failure as a result of the paralybLs. The evidence of deceased's sister was that the horse became startled when leaving the trap-shed, but deceased appeared to be controlling the animal very well, when tha step struck the gatepost, causing her si#ter to fall heavily on her back. Deceased was conscious, but unable to move, and was lying on her back when witness arrived. The accident occurred on August 3 A verdict in accordance with the medical testimony was returned. Before Mr. A. Crooke, S.M., James Barry was charged with going under an assumed name, contrary to the Military Service Act. In the evidence it transpired that Barrv enlisted under his proper name of Philip Scown, with the Bth Reinforcements. Whilst in camp he had a row with the sergeant-major, and cleared out. Repenting of his action, Scown enlisted again next day, but, to save trouble, gave the name of Barry. A week before the transport sailed he w»s examined bv the Medical Board and classed for home serviee. He did police military duty for six months, and was then turned down aa medically unfit. He had retained the name of Barry and had his discharge in that name. The magistrate entered a oonviction, ordering Scown to come up for sentence when called upon, and in the meantime to be handed over to the militarv offieials.

Frank Fletcher, taxi-d/iver, Stratford, was charged with driving a car in a manner dangerous to tha public. Defendant did not appear, but sent a letter admitting the offence A fine of £5 end costs was inflicted. After : being secretary of the Fire Brigade for very many years, Foreman A. M. 'Burrows has resigned the position, and probably Fireman T. Narbev will take up the duties. The late secretary accomplished a lot of good work for thp brismde.

Our patriotic tea rooms on Saturday were well patronised, the financial resalts being over £24, which are decidedly satisfactory and reflect credit on the W.O.T.U. ladies who had control.