Caught In Act

Waikato Times, Volume 128, Issue 21371, 15 March 1941, Page 8

Caught In Act

“The trouble is that although thi* boy probably got what he deserved, the law does not allow a person to take the law into his own hands,” said Mr J. L. Stout, S.M., in the Magistrate’s Court today, when convicting John Gretton Mackenzie, director of parks and reserves, of assaulting Ronald Charles Alsen, a schoolboy, who he caught 'causing damage in the Botanical Gardens. Mackenzie was fined £2. Farmer Only “You consider yourself a reasonably efficient business man, don't you?” asked Mr W. H. Nicholls of a witness at the Price Fixing Tribunal at Christchurch. Mr Justice Hunter* No. He is a dairy farmer. Anticipate winter—don’t wait until it arrives. Call tomorrow and select your new Down Quilt from our new season’s range just opened. We honestly believe that it is the finest rang# ever to be shown in the Waikato. Coverings include serviceable downproof sateens, plain crepes, embossed Celanese. novelty brocades, glazed chintz, etc. Prices range: Single bed 39/11 to £5/15/-. Double Bed 47/0 to £lO/10/-. Hooker and Kingston *. “ the store that Value built.”