NEWS OF THE DAY

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20047, 20 September 1939, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY

Mark of Respect Mention of the death of Mr. R. A. Dixon, a former member of the chamber, was made by the president, Mr. H. H. Do Costa, at yesterday’s meeting of the Gisborne Chamber of Commerce. As a mark of respect members stood in silence for a fe\y moments.

Theft Of Tices The removal of trees from Clifford street was reported to the Gisborne Borough Council last night by Cr. If. H. De Costa, who stated that there was no doubt that the trees, five or six red gums, had been stolen. The Mayor, Mr. D. W. Coleman, M.P., said that the supervising gardener, Mr. T. R. Andrew, had taken a note of the matter.

Record In Dog Tax What is claimed as a record for dog tax collections in the Gisborne Borough was referred to at last night’s meeting of the Borough Council, when the Mayor, Mr. D. W. Coleman, M.P., remarked that the dog registrar, Mr. H. Le Bas, had done very well, the number of collars he had sold being over 900, compared with 801 up to December 31 last year. This year's figures were not only a record, but Mr. Le Bas had done his work so well that there had not been ■i single complaint.

Warning Whistle Fails

His suspicions aroused by the loud whistling of a man standing outside the Kawakawa Hotel, Te Araroa, on a recent night, Constable R. Hynds visited the premises and there found Moses Chestley, who told the cons'able that he was a boarder. A check-up with the proprietor revealed that this was contrary t<J fact, and Chestley was charged before Mr. J. H. Luxford, S.M., in the Police Court at Te Araroa, with being found on licensed premises during closed hours. The accused was convicted and fined £1 and 15s costs. Inia Paringati, who was found in the hotel by the constable on the same date, was convicted and fined a similar amount. —Special.

American Neutrality The view that if Mr, Roosevelt brought the United States into the war on the side of Britain and France, it would be only by a supreme effort and by risking extreme discord among Americans, was expressed by Dr. A. L. M. Perry, in an address to the International Association in Christchurch. Dr. Perry said that there were nearly 40,000,000 people in the United States whose parents had been born in other countries or who themselves had been born abroad. This lack of national cohesion would make it difficult to produce a united opinion. However, it was reassuring that Mr. Roosevelt had reaffirmed the American guarantee to Canada, which was bound to be regarded seriously by Herr Hitler.

Stage Fright. Referring to stage fright, when judging the one-act plays at the British Drama League’s festival in Wellington, Professor J. Shelley said that most people on tile stage suffered from tills ailment from time to time. He recalled a classic example. On the hundredth performance of “Henry V” in London many years ago, Lewis Waller, then one of England’s leading players, dried up completely after speaking the first line of the famous speech, '‘Once more into the breach, dear friends, once more!” There he stuck. They tried to prompt him from the wings, but he could not not take it. At last one gentleman sitting in the stalls spoke the second line from his seat. Mr. Waller thanked the man and continued the speech without further trouble.

Railcar Travel With a view to facilitating rail travel with the Wairoa district and Poverty Bay, particularly with regard to travellers from the Gisborne end of the line, the Gisborne Chamber of Commerce is to approach the general manager of railways and suggest that a railcar run from Nuhaka to Wellington direct, in lien of leaving from Wairoa and travelling to Napier as at present. A motion to this effect was offered by Mr. T. Corson at yesterday's meeting of the chamber, Mr. Corson pointing out that this would prove to be a great benefit to the business community in Gisborne. Mr. H. Rendon commented that on an occasion on which there had been a large party of passengers offering a special railcar had made the trip direct to Wellington. The motion was seconded by Mr. R. W. J. Edwards, and carried.

Maori Fined Arrested by Constable R. I-Iyods in Te Araroa, a Maori, Tuhiwai Paripari, appeared before Mr. J. 11. Lux-ford, S.M., in the Police Court in Te Araroa, charged with drunkenness and using obscene language. On the first charge Paripari was convicted and fined £1 and costs and on the second was convicted and fined £3 and costs. — Special.

Beginnings and Endings “What about Britain in this war?" asked the Rev. Dr. R. C. Gillie, preaching to a crowded congregation in St. David’s Church, Auckland, on the last Sunday of his ministry in this city. His subject was, ‘Endings which are Beginnings.” “Someone said the other day, ‘What if Britain is defeated and loses her Empire’ ?,” Dr. Gillie continued. “I do not expect .to see Britain defeated. I expect to see Britain gain a victory; and I pray for a righteous victory even more than a military victory. But even if Britain were defeated in doing the will of God, I should be absolutely sure that it was not the ending of Britain. New beginnings would be in that ending.”

Magnificent Daffodil Display The grounds of Eastwoodhili station, Ngatapa, are to be thrown open to the public on Sunday and visitors will have the opportunity of viewing a fine display of spring blooms. Of special interest is the field of daffodils, which presents a magnificent sight just now. It is thought that the petrol restrictions may prevent a number of Gisborne residents from making the trip to Ngatapa and no organised daffodil day has been arranged. However, those gardening enthusiasts, who wisli to take advantage of the chance to see the fine collection of blooms may visit the grounds free of charge and they will be permitted to pick as many daffodils as they can hold in one hand. Ten Defendants Hearing a loud noise and singing coming from a cook-house in the pa at Waipiro Bay, Constable Brown paid a visit to the building and found 10 men, eight Maoris and two Europeans, who subsequently appeared before Mr. J. H. Luxford, S.M., in the Police Court in Waipiro Bay. Pohokura Turei was charged with supplying liquor to natives for consumption off licensed premises and was convicted and fined 10s and costs. Pahura Matehe, Koroniria Te Ana, Hori Karaka, Te Rure, April Parata, Wera Parata, Pakariki Te Rure, Moetu Hune Matehe, Harry George Boyce and Henry C. Aston, for aiding and abetting in the offence, were each convicted and fined 10s and costs. — Special. 14 Days’ Imprisonment Charges of drunkenness and using obscene language were admitted by John Bernard Smith, aged 44, a labourer, when he appeared before Messrs. T. Corson and E. Harris, J.P.s, in the Police Court, to-day. SeniorSergeant J. F. H. Macnamara said that the defendant had been put out of an hotel in. town and, when followed by Sergeant Moore and Constable Vickers, he walked to Read’s quay, where he used the language. Smith had been before the court on 11 previous occasions for obscene language. The accused was a good worker, but had been on a drinking bout for a few days. On. the first charge, the defendant was convicted and discharged, and on the second was sentenced to 14 days’ imprisonment.