LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 6, Issue 320, 4 December 1862, Page 2

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Resident 27. John Day was fined 5s for being drunk, 5s for riding on the foot-path of Taupo-quay on 18th Nov.,' with 17 2s 6d costs. H: B. Roberts e. N. Salomon. Mr. Roberts claimed 15/ as compensation for a gold watch he had bought from defendant, when here recently, for 28/, but .which had turned out not to be equal to what was represented. It was guaranteed as of a very superior description, and to go for five years, whereas it would not go at all until the watchmaker had repaired it. Evidence was given as to the purchase of the watch and the representation made of its quality. W. Mayers, watchmaker, who had *aken it to pieces at Mr. Roberts’ request, deposed,—Tho watch in question is not a first-class highly finished watch. I found the drum in a very bad state, so much friction when the drum rotated as to cause a mark in the plate; the mainspring likewise was improperly made. There was friction between the centre wheel and another ; the screws of the compensation balance were , not properly finished, the tube of the seconds hand was split. I would sell the watch in question in a, similar state for 18/. If it were perfect it would sell here for 25/. I would not sell a watch in such condition to any one. The wholesale price in liiverpool of a watch of this description would be about 14/. I made the watch go ; it may go for a few years—drag; along. Mr. Roberta had written to defendant claiming compensation, but had received no answer. Proof was given that the summons had been served on the defendant, and judg-

for plaintiff for 101 10s, ana costs, li 11s. Emigration and Immigration-t-We have this week. to record the loss of three of our townsmen —-all well known to the public, and occupying important positions in our community. Mr. Busby, the local manager of the N. S. Wales Bank has been promoted toa,. similar office in Nelson, and: has left this with .the bjMtyf.isAes and to the great- regret of all his personal find business acquaintance, by . whom he is highly , esteemed. . Dr. ;Tuke, who lias been well known here and in Rangitikei for some years, has proceeded to Wellingto go home with the ‘ Asteropeand we need not say that his loss will be much felt in a community who . appreciated his medical skill, and would gladly have had him remain among them actively, engaged in the duties of his profession. And lastly, Major Trafford, who landed here fifteen years ago from ;he ‘ Inflexible ’ as Lieutenant in the Grenadier company of the 65th, in which regiment he is still remembered with fond . enthusiasm by. those formerly under his command, left on Tuesday, to go home by the first steamer via Suez. Major Trafford’s intention is to return in about a year, the trip being .taken .for .the, benefit of his - health, which some time r&gowaa—verymuch 1 impaired, but is now considerably improved- "He was entertained to dinner by a few of his oldest Iriends on Monday evening last.' Thos. B. Taylor, Esq., presided, and Major Durie acted as vice. The evening.was spent very pleasantly, the only drawback being the prospect of the guest’s absence for so long a period. Wb wish him a pleasant and beneficial trip. •These losses are, however, more than made up by the return, the other day, of two of our townsmen with their young and lovely brides. Though in the meantime we hare lost three and gained only two, in a little time the profit and loss account will doubtless have assumed a more pleasing and very satisfactory aspect. Lancashire Relief Fund.—The sub- • Bcfiptions paid amount .to £92 65.. 6d. 1 . which has been sent to Manchester to-day ; by the Committee, who continue to receive | subscriptions. We regret that the list ■ was handed to us too late for publication : to-day. It will appear next week.