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Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 1983, 19 January 1907, Page 1

on the subject of starting a Settlors’ Association. They had advised a branch of the Farmers’ Onion. The point was mentioned by Mr. Clayton as to whether the district would not bo within that of Timroto. The rules required that there must bo at least ten members to form a now branch. As a matter of courtesy, tlioy should refer the matter to tho Tiniroto branch. Decided to inform that branch of tho dosiro of tho Ruakituri settlors, and suggesting they might join in.with Tiniroto or form a now branch. PICNICS. Mr. Elliott, on behalf of tho Motu people, extended a warm invitation to mombers of tho Union and townspeople generally to attend the Motu picnic on 13th February. Though organised by tho Union, it was not confined to Union mombers. They would bo pleased to see anyone up from town. Tho President: I hope tho function will be very successful. No doubt it will be well attended. Mr. Elliott: It will bo well attended by Motu pcoplo, but we would like to seo many others there. Anyone likely to take a run up that way should try and make it fit in with tho picnic date. All will be welcome. Mention was made of the proposed Union picnic. Mr. Clayton said they ought to go on with it if- they could make a good affair of it, but they would not want only the men there. It should bo a gathering where all members of families would try and attend.

Mr. Elliott said although he had seconded the motion, after speaking to many he did not think they could succeed in having much more than a Gisborne picnic. It was not like where they had railways to travel by. Their members were scattered, and there were bad roads to travel. He did not think they would 'get more than half a dozen from Motu, and probably more from Tolago. Mr. Clayton said it 1 would not do to hold the picnic unless they could be assured of a good attendance of members and their wives and families. No further steps were decided on. MAGISTRATE'S COURT. A DISPUTED CLAIM, (Beforo Mr Barton, S.M.) The Magistrate’s Court was engaged yesterday hearing the case of C. Taylor (Mr. T. Alston Coleman) v. 11. ■R. Smith (Mr. Finn), claim for £23 Is 3d, balance of account. C. Taylor, cabinet-maker, gave evidence of an agreement entered into between defendant and he in regard to the articles mentioned in the statement of claim. Defendant and his wife visited the shop regularly each week to seo how the work was progressing. Defendant never expressed any disastisfaction in regard to the manner in 'which the work was being done. He did not complain until after the demand for the balance of the account last month. The goods were made as ordered, and were delivered in a workmanlike quality for that class of goods. The articles in dispute were a wardrobe, woodwork of the mattress. The wardwardrobe was delivered in October last.

Witness was cross-examined by Mr. Finn. The wardrobe was valued at £ls, the bedstead at £6 10s, and the mattress at £l. Mr. Finn briefly detailed the case for the defence, and called John Townley, cabinet-maker and upholsterer. Witness stated that' he had seen the articles in dispute. The design of the wardrobe was good, but the workmanship was very bad, especially the doors. The bedstead was very badly put together. It might be a new method. His Worship: It is not a rustic bed p ' , Witness: Very rustic, indeed ." By Mr. Coleman: A new door could be made for 30s. The bod could be turned out for £4 10s.

E. Grundy, cabinet-maker, gave evidence as to the inferiority of the articles in dispute. The material used rvas very inferior, mostly all sap. The construction of the bedstead was very faulty, and also the woodwork of tire mattrass. The wardrobe was in one part. It should have been constructed in three parts. By Mr. Colempn: Witness could not make a wardrobe in three parts for the same price that he could make it in one piece. IT. R. Smith, defendant, stated he purchased goods from plaintiff about August. Plaintiff said he could mako a wardrobe a size smaller than one they saw in plaintiff’s shop- It was agreed to have one made. When the wardrobe i was sent to the house it was unfinished, being only half lined, One of tho drawers way defective, and witness told "plaintiff that if they took the wardrobe ho would have to make another. Witness then noticed that the door did not fit properly, ness refused to take the wardrobe, and pointed it out to plainiff. Wilde complained frequently _about the wardrobe being unfinished.'’ Plaintiff said: “Wait until it is finished.” It was not finished until the 13th of December. Mrs. Smith complained to plaintiff, and ho left the shop abruptly. The next thing they received the demand for payment. By Mr. Coleman: Witness first complained to plaintiff within two weeks of delivery. Witness got the dressing chest at’ the same time that plaintiff got some jewellery from defendant. The £46 paid did not include the wardrobe. Witness could not romember what they went to plaintiff's shop to complain about. Witness never used any of the articles in dispute. The cas,e was adjourned until this morning.

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