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Hokitika Guardian, 17 September 1937, Page 4

On December 31, 1938, the Nansen International Office tor Refugees is due to close down, notes the Listener. On the same date also the Mandate of tlie High Commissioner for coming from Germany is to come to an end. 'this means that in the absence of alternative international n achinery at least 6 0.000 persons for whose welfare the Nansen Office is at present concerned, as well as the very large number of political exiles from Germany —estimated at over 120,0<>0 — whom the High Commissioner has been endeavouring to help, will run the risk of being left without international protection. Apart, moreover,- from those two categories there are many other refugees requiring assistance. There are, for example, political exiles from Italy. Austria, Poland and the Balkan countries, and there are still tens of thousands of stateless persons for whom the League of Nations has as vet accepted no responsibility whatever. In addition there are the Assyrians, the majority of whom, owing to the failure of the Ghah scheme, are in a precarious and discontented position in Irak. There are, too, a considerable number of people who have fled from Spain in consequence of the civil v, ar. The problem is not one which any single Government can solve. At the moment it is certain only that a ouestion affecting the fortunes of hundreds of thousands of unhappy people will be added during the next 12 months to those which claim the attention rnd goodwill of Governments.

The road between Ifeoi'ton and Mamin, which has been closed for some 1 days is now reported by the Public ■ Works Department at Greymouth as being again open to traffic. The new season’s hats, frocks, and summer fabiicfs are now opening out at Schroder and Co’s Emporium. Those goods could not l.»o cancelled and are now being ottered at sale price.—Advt. The prevailing weather conditions yesterday left little to he desired, brilliant sunshine with a clear blue sky being in evidence from sunrise to sunset. This'morning brought similar conditions. The Reserve Bank statement this week shows notes'at £31,600 more than last week, and demand liabilities to the State at £133,700 more. Banks' demand liabilities are £3-02,200 lower, and others £47,700 higher. Sterling exchange hold is up £41,400 on the week, and other assets are £12,500 higher. The dairy account has been reduced by £180,400. Schroder’s,, the well known drapers, are holding a great selling oil sale. All new season’s goods now landing are m be sold at sale price along with their complete stock, wi:h the intention ol retiring from business. ’l’his is an op portunity no one can afford to miss. It will be to your advantage to call every day. It will pay you well—Advt. A fracture of the left arm and abrasions, as the result ol lulling into the basement at the new Dobson Power House yesterday afternoon, were sustained by Eric Brown, aged 26, residing at Cobden. The injured man, who is a Public Works employee, was admitted to the Grey Hospital, but ms condition is not serious.

The found ation of a charming liome —the carpet. Don’t buy your new carpet without seeing the entirely new different types of designs now on display at. Addison’s. Also a large selection of Hour rugs, cushions, hangings, etc. Addison’s, home-furnishing specialists. —Advt. In the Magistrate’s Court at Greymouth, yesterday, before Messrs M. J. Fogarty and J. M. Bunt, Justices of the Peace, a young woman, a first offender, was charged with the theft, at Wellington, of a gold ring valued at £l/5. The ring was later sold bv accused for £3, hut subsequently recovered- The Bench convicted'accused and ordered her to come up for sentence it called upon within twelve months, conditional upon restitution of the £3. An order for suppression of her name was made. While opinion was divided in Parliament on the question of religious instruction in schools, it would ho madness for the Government to iutioduee legislation amending the Education Act in that direction while other important social legislation was waiting to be passed, said the Prime Minister \tho lfi, Hon. M. J. Savage) to a large deputation from the New Zealand Bible-in-Schools League at Wellington yesterday. Such legislation could only be forced through by using the closure, and he would never use it for that purpose.

The September meetup of the lvoiterangi Women’s Institute whs held in Koiterangi Hall on Monday evening last there being a very good attendance of members. Visitors from lvokatabi W.l. were welcomed and three new members enrolled. Ibe minutes '»* previous meeting were read and eonlirmed. The motto was “If you nave nothing to say, say nothing.” The roll call was ‘‘A hint for taking out stains”. Mr Mehrtens who ably demonstrated pruning and budding, also gate some very good advice on gardening. A mime was eleveily acted by Mr s Kemp and Miss A. Fleming of Kokatabi W.l. This was enjoyed very much by all. A competition was won by Mrs W. Wall, Mrs Cion being second. Other competitions resiflted as follows: Cream pull, senior, Mrs Higgins 1, Mrs 'll. Dimmiek ‘2, Mrs W. Havill 3. Junior, Miss C. Michel 1, A. Havill 2, ,E. Little 3. Oven cloth, Mrs W. Havill 1, Mrs B. Rochford 2, Mrs P. Tinetti 3; junior. K. Littlo 1, Gr. Higgins 2, A. Havill 3. Supper was served by the hostesses, Mesdaines H. Fleming, H. Michel L and E. Smith, Misses J. Miehell, M. Fleming and J- Fleming. At an inquest held at Kotuku yesterday l»v Mr Noel Peat, J.P., acting coroner and a jury, a verdict was returned “That Leslie John Rowse met his death by a gunshot wound caused by a gun being discharged when he slipped on a log when crossing a crock at Kotuku.” A brother of deceased, Robert Lindsay Rouse, in evidence, said that he and deceased left home together about 9.30 a.in. on Wednesday to search for missing cattle m the bush. His brother was carrying a double barrelled shot gun fully loaded. When about half a mile in the bush, they came to a shallow creek about 7 or 8 feet wide. There were dead 'limbs of trees lying in the creek. Deceased preceded him and on crossing the creek, carrying the gun on j his left shoulder, the barrel pointing j forward, he slipped on a log and the j gun fell forward on to the other logs I lying in Die creek, being discharged, j Deceased did not speak afterwards. j fie held his right hand over his breast, j and witness saw a large wound in his j side near the region of the heart. Deceased died immediately. Witness ran borne at once for assistance, but before doing so lie examined the gun and found that the cartridge in the left ( barrel had been discharged. Witness | lifted deceased on to the hank. They I had the gun in the hope of seeing a > wild pig or hare.

There will be Presbyterian C'liurcb Service at Kokatahi, on Sunday, at 2.30 ]).m. The final of the junior knock-out competition match will be decided on Cass Square to-morrow, when Arahura will meet Excelsior B at 2.30 p.m. — Advt. All the Taxi proprietors in Hokitika are busily preparing for what will be the busiest night of the season, every available car being brought into e..m mission. The occasion being the conveying of the large influx of visitors attending the annual ball in aid of Kaihinu School funds in Tokor’s Hal. this Friday evening. Music will be supplied by Msesrs Cook and Ackers and the ladies committee will serve a very dainty home-made supper. There will be four valuable prizes tor lucky spot and Monte Carlo. Patrons are assured of a good niglits entertainment. How a goose flew into the 11,000-voit power lines at Karewarewa and dislocated the service was described by the engineer of the Maimwatu-Oroua Electric Power Hoard, Mr \V. A. Waters, at a meeting of the board. Mr Waters said it was not until several cars and trucks had left to search for the tiooble that the a nth rlties received definite in formation as to the exact cause and location. Further staff had to be caked out to recall some of the men and to advise them of the nature of the trouble. The goose escaped. Members of .Parliament and speeta tors in the galleries of the House o. Representatives were momentarily startled hist evening when a man sitting in the public gallery interjected loutl.y during the speech of the Leader of tinOpposition (the Hon A. Hamilton), in the address-in-reply debate. Mr Hamilton referred to the activities of Labour governments m other paits of the world. He said that in botn Australia and England during the dep.ession years the people had rejected Lahnir governments. “They never did,” cried a loud voice in the gallery. Alter a i momentary pause,- Mr Hamilton resumed his speech, but the attention ol spectators in the galleries was diverted for a time to the offender, who was quietly removed fiom his place and es cortcd outside by cue of the constable;, on duty in the House. The monthly mooting of the Kumara Women’s Institute was held on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Peever p.esided over a good attendance. ~1 n response to a request from the Kumara League Football Club, it wa s decided to assis. the Club by undertaking the cate; mg for the supper for the ball. Members expressed regret at the i.lness of Airs , McNabl), and decided to send her a letter of sympathy, wishing her a speedy recovery. 'J he President, Airs C. Thorn, and Aliss A. Hamer, were chosen as delegates to the conference in HokLika. Miss Annie Schumacher, gave a uny interesting demonstration in the working of wood fibre flowers, for which tlie president expressed the thanks and approeiati n of members. Compet.t.on for the best arranged afternoon ter tray for two, resulted: Mrs A. Hamer Ist., Mrs X. Mitchell 2nd., Airs .J. Reedy I 3rd. A competition for the best bloom resulted: Airs AN iso Ist., Airs West 2nd.. Airs Thorn 3rd. In the social half hour competition, Airs Wise and All's AVilton.. were an equal first, “Emot on and Health” 1 was the subject .f .-r the I “Golden Threftd” talk given bv AIH • Wise. Afternoon tea was served by the j hostesses, Alesdames Reedv and EooI ney and Aliss Clare Alurtha.