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Wairarapa Age, 28 February 1927, Page 4

A severe earthquake was felt at Opotiki at 3.18 o’clock on Saturday morning, lasting about a minute. No damage was done beyond, in a few instances, broken crockery.—(P.A.)

A Maori named Henry Walker, 21 years of age, was charged in the local Policq Court on Saturday, before Mr. Eli Smith J.P., with having, at Wangaehu on February 25, stolen a coat and a pair of trousers, valued at £5 ; a pair of boots valued at £2, a wallet valued at £2, and £2O 14s 9d in money, the property of Frank Milne. Sergeant Duke said that as the totjil amount, involved in the charge was over £2O, the case would have to come before the Magistrate. He asked for a remand until Tuesday, when Mr. Free would be available. Accused was accordingly remanded till 10 o’clock to-morrow morning. Young ferrets for «ale. Grazing for horse wanted.

Advertiser wishes to ’buy house. 1 Greenstone brooch lost. Reward. P.I.M. advertisement calls attention to new motorist camping ground. Mr. Hy. F. Deverell, ophthalmic optician, has returned to Masterton from the opticians’ conference, which was held in Wellington last week.

In to-day’s issue the Railway Department advertise cheap fares and also timetable alterations in connection with the visit of Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of York. Cheap fares to Wellington are also advertised in connection with the grand military tournament and axemen’s carnival.

Mary who won overnight fame by creating the role of Ma Benton In the famous William Fox motion picture “Over the Hill,” playing at the Opera House to-night, is conducting a theatrical school for the benefit of her sixchildren—who are unanimous in their desire to become high-class motion picture artists. These children appear with her in “Over the Hill.” Opera House, commencing to-night.