Alleged Assault.—Mary Hutley was charged with having on the 15th of November unlawfully assaulted her aunt, Mary McLary.— Defendant pleaded not guilty. — The complainant stated that her niece called out her name, and then struck her. — The defend ant denied having assaulted her aunt. Her aunt called her bad names and witness only went into the bedroom and told her to leave her name alone. No blows were struck ; there was only a bit of a quarrel.— Rose Ann Hutley, sister of defendant, was called to prove that no blows were struck. —Hi« Worship dismissed the case, and re commended that they should reside in separate houses.
OUR VOLUNTEERS.
A meeting of tho members of the Auckland Rife Association was held last night in the Drill-shed. Major Skinner presided. The annual competition was fixed to take place on the 26th December (Boxing Day). Another meeting of the Association takes place on Friday night to arrange pre liminaries.
