DOMINION NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 20 May 1919, Page 2

DOMINION NEWS.

MAGTCEAtf DISAPPOINTS ECS AUDIENCE. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Wellington, May 19. A performance at the Grand Opera House by one advertised as Low Kun, Chinese magician, led to a small riot on Saturday night. The audience demanded their money hfack. After smashing a number of windows and pulling down the billboards they tried to get through into the stage room. The police eventually quieted the mob. ROBBERY AT PAHIATDA. Pahiatua, May 19. The drapery and fancy goods shop of Victor Levy was entered early yesterday morning and a quantity of drapery and jewellery stolen. An entrance was obtained through a window. The mia.™,, goods are valued at about £IOO. GENERAL RUSSELL.

Dannevirke, Last Night. General Russell received a civil welcome when passing through Dannevirke to-day. The Mayor (Mr. E. A. Sanson) delivered a speech of welcome, which was fittingly replied to by Sir Andrew Rusesll, cheers being given for and Lady Russell. There was a big attendance, including many returned soMiers. BLACK SPOTS HI MEAT. Cbristohurch, Last Night. While some carcases of lamb from the Pukeraki works were being loaded on the Port Sydney at Timaru last week it Was found that a number had black spots and mould, and about 1500 were, sent back to the works to be picked pver.