Emily Rowo was called, and stated that she Whs general servant at the Lady Bowen Hotel, kept by Mr Fogarty. She had been there aboat three years, with the ezception of five months. Sho returned a fortnight ago. Previously she received £1 week, but now she only received 8s per week. Sho assisted in the bar, but received no additional payment foi' that. In add.'iion to the w»geß, she was found in food, Two or three years ago Mr Coombes, of Auck land, offered her 25sper week and found. Complainant was her mother, hue her father reared and supported witness. If Bhe bad been left to complainant sho did not know how she would have got on. Her mother did not do ranch work at any time. She usually sut down or walked about. Was not willing to assist to sup port her mother. She did not deserve keeping. Then, again, witness waa not in a position to help. Even if in a position to help, she would not do so unless com pelled to do so. Knew that her mother, was being kept by the Charitable Aid Board. Had no property. She might have a little jewellery-—a gold watch and chain, a ring, one or two broocheß, end earrings. She had all these things, and would rather see her mother starve than give her &ny assistance. She was human. Witness bad sufficient clothing to wear. Had no money in the Savings Bank. She had some there, but drew it out a few months ago. The amount was £20. Mr Fogarty did not keep her mouey —she looked after it herself. He did not owe her any money.—By IVfr Purchas: Knew a man named John Peddie, who lived in Auckland; sho saw him sor 6 weeks ago. Her mother wr.a married to him.
