LOCAL & GENERAL

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXIII, Issue 11767, 14 October 1932, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL

The N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co , Ltd., has received the billowing cable from its London office under date- I)2th inst. • 1 'lluttor, finest 3]Os, firsts’ 102s’to 104 s, market slow; cheese, white ties to Eos Ed; colored, 00s to 01s; market quiet.” A Vancouver IT A. cable states that Mr. John Skinner, chief engineer of the Lake Shore mine, and six of his stall, including three girl stenographers, were drowned when a launch overturned in a sudden .storm on Larder Lake, near Kirkland (Ontario). They were on route 'to a thanksgiving supper given by the company. Competing in the schools classes held in conjunction with the Spring Show at Tomoana. Hawke’s Bay, Marion CaTeoLL of Mutawui, secured a third prize in the essay competition open to children of Standards u and <3, while .Jimmy Kingi. of Ormond, wag highly commended in the drawing class for Standard 3 pupils. When the House resumed at 7.30 fast evening, Mr. Coates submitted his statement relating to Customs resolutions and the Ottawa agreements, as detailed elsewhere. The Minister completed the delivery of his speech at 8.30 p.m.. and {tabled the agreement between the United Kingdom and New Zealand- —P.A. Tim Financial debate was resumed in the House of Representatives yesterday by Air. Sullivan (L) who declared that the workers in New Zealand were suffering under u grave injustice. During the times of national prosperity they alone had not participated in the benefits, but thov had been the first victims when the depression occurred. The debate was adjourned on the motion of Air Bodkin.—lT A. The death occurred yesterday at Wellington hospital of Ernest Y\oolston. 32, who ha.J been admitted the previous Jay suffering from injuries received by falling from a moving motor lorry un Thorndon breastwork. In addition to a compound fracture of the. left leg. he had internal injuries and suffered shock. AY oolstem was a steward on the ferry steamer Range lira and leaves a widow, bnt no children.—-ITA. The prizes for the art union conducted by Gisborne R.S.A. are on view in the shop near Uh- Majestic Theatre. These are most appropriate, being artistically enlarged photo* ,»mpho of the war memorial, presented (o the association by Mr. E. I. Uoddrc’L The proceeds of the art union are for the relief fund of the R.S.A., a worthy project which deserves the fullest support by the. public. During the past winter many heavy calls were made on the funds, and were responded to in a liberal manner. In addition, the R-S.A. donated £3O to the Central Relief Depot and also supplies of meat, etc. Replying in tin; House of Representatives yesterday to Mr. Carr (L) who drew attention 4u the objections of sections of the community to the proposal pj hold a military parade in Christchurch on Armistice Sunday, the Ron. J. G. Cobbe said that, prior tu the suspension of compulsory military training, church parades had been held by all units in Christchurch on the Sunday nearest Armistice Day. The proposed parade was merely a revival of this custom, and was not an innovation. It would be held purely for Divine service, and for no other reason. Having regard to thc-r>c circumstances, lie did not propose to take any steps to interfere.—D. A. Appearing before Mr. I’. 11. Harper. S.M.. in Hie Police Court yesRardav. a middle-aged man, whoso name was suppressed, was charged with aggravated assault on a female. Detective McLeod applied for a remand to AVednesdav next and stated that a very much more serious charge would then he preferred. Mr. E. T. Brosnahan, on behalf of the accused, applied for bail, pointing out that accused had lived in the, district for the past To or 20 years and therefore was not likely to leave now. Detective McLeod strongly opposed bail, mentioning a serious charge which might he preferred against accused. Mr. Brosnahan submitted that accused should not be kept in custody for a week, pointing out there was nothing before the court to substantiate the more serious charge and that next week the statements made might prove empty ones. The magistrate granted bail in accused’s own recognizance of £2OO, with one surety of a. similar amount or two of £IOO each. Out of a total of 128 girls registered ag unemployed in Gisborne, positions have been secured for 80 tip to date, through the efforts of the Girls’ Unemployment Committee. The figures, which may be considered very satisfactory indeed, were reported at a meeting of the committee, held yesterday at the home of tho kon. secretary, Mrs. Dick; i Childers road. Airs- Faulds. vice-president, was in the chair, and there were present Mesdamos Jones. Taylor and Goffe, and Airs, Dick. It was reported that during the month there had been 13 fresh registrations, and 21 girls had been placed in’ positions. At present there were still 39 girls on. the books. It was resolved' to make an paruest appeal; to the public to secure positions for these girls, and any information will be given by Mrs Dick. 260 Childers road, phone 571.

Work kas now • keen completed on the .waterside workers’ shed on K&iti wharf and the building is ready for occupation. In the Legislative Council yosteruay, the Limitations of Speed of Vehicles on Public Heads and Streets Bill was introduced by the Hon. D. Buddo, and read a first time. —P.A. The Avon and Meatheote Estuary Conservancy Bill (Mr. McCombs) was introduced in the House of Representatives yesterday and read a first time.—P.A. Tho fact that she had won a cash prize of £IOO in the Irish Sweepstake on the Cesarewicb race was made known t-o Miss Catherine Redhead, Takutai street, ‘Parnell, in a cable which she received on Tuesday. The Postmaster-General, tho Hon. A. Hamilton, .said whilst passing through Dune din that the change in the postal charge from 2d to Id lor letters has resulted in an appreciable increase in business and is considered by the Department to have fully justified itself. An Auckland social club recently advertised for the services of a bar-man-waiter, and is now occupied in sorting out tjio qualifications of led applicants. The position is one which in normal times claims ten to twenty applicants. A Bring and Buy garden party, under the auspices of the Girl Guides' Association, will be held in Mrs. C. Blackburn’s garden, Domett street, this afternoon, from 2.30 p.rn. onwards. The garden is noted for its wonderful display of tulips. Afternoon. lea will bo provided at a small charge.