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Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 173, 18 April 1921, Page 4

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The dismissal of men in various commercial and other firms Tn Christchurch continues, says the “Lyttelton Times.” Some firms aro making a more drastic cut than others, but the total is growing dleadily., In one city office six men have been paid off lately. Another big institution is reducing hands as mercifully as possible, ami giving them a month’s holiday in which to look round for oilier employment. In ’•he case of big stock agencies it is expected that there will be a decided shortening in the country agencies. The manager of one large concern stated that in the country the horse was beginning to trike the place of the car in nianv instances and minor economies would bo made. However, his firm was very reluctant to put off any hands, for unemployment created a very bad feeling in every way, and it should be reduced to a minimum.

“It was a fine piece of bravery, and his plucky action, certainly saved many lives,” In this way Captain. G. L. Smith, R.N.R., of tho E. and A. steamer St. Albans, which- was at Sydney a few days ago, referred to tho action of Captain E. R. G. R. Evans, R.N., C. 8., D. 5.0., in rescuing tho survivors from the steamer Hong Moh, off the, China coast. Tho Hong Moh and those on board were in a sad plight when the wireless nows was received on board tho light cruiser Carlisle, on tho China Station. Tho cruiser hurried to the scene, and a naval pinnace, in charge of Captain Evans, was dispatched to render assistance. Owing to the heavy sea tho launch was unable to get alongside, and Captain Evans promptly jumped overboard, and swam with a line to the wreck. By this action, over 100 lives were saved. When ho got back to tho naval pinnace, after hi# fight with ifhe big seas, it was found that a rope had fouled the propeller of the launch, and she was at the mercy of the wind and boh. Captain Evans acted promptly, lie again jumped overboard, rind cleared the propeller, and all got back safely Io 11.M.5. Carlisle.

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