TELEGRAMS. VARIOUS DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 22 July 1921, Page 4

TELEGRAMS. VARIOUS DOMINION ITEMS.

[by TELEQUAPH —PER PRESS ASSOCIATION]

CHEESE PRICES. PALMERSTON N., July 16. Some weeks, ago cheese slumped from 160 s. to 905., owing to the arrival of early Canadian cheese on the English market, which choked the trade. Today came a counter-blast which has put joy into the hearts of many dairy farmers in this and the Pnftiatua district who were becoming anxious about their bank balances; many had resold ed to firewood selling as a means of giving some relief. London, the Mecca. of the world for our foodstuffs, announced a few dny-R ago a more buoyant market, and a private cable received in Dannevirke on Thursday night reflected a recovery to* 140 s per cwt. With tile improved outlook there is every reason to expect a satisfactory margin for distribution when the annual accounts are made up. Tlie secretary of a cheese factory stated to-day that 140 s per cwt for cheese in London represented Is per pound f.o.b. locally, and this should mean a return of 2s 3d pci pound for •■utter-fat, which might go higher still It was difficult to say what the prospects were for next year, but he had it on good authority that buying agents had good offers up their sleeves for next season, though naturally they were not saving anything at present.

FALSE declaration

laxity of a j.p

AUCKLAND, July 20.

in the Supreme Court, a Dalmation named Lure Constanich, was fined £4O for making a false declaration to secure naturalisation as a British subject.

The Crown Prosecutor said the man declared that he had resided in the Dominion for six years, whereas he had been only one or two months in New Zealand. Ho could not speak Eng. lish, and did not realise the seriousness of the offence. The Justice of the Peace before whom the declaration was made was a storekeeper lie saw daily. His Honour said lie thought probably the Justice of the Peace was a great deal too casual, and failed to impress the fact that a solemn declaration was being made.

The Crown Prosecutor said lie had reason for believing that the offence was not an isolated one. The question of what action should lie taken in regnrd to the Justice of the Peace was under consideration.

His Honour; in imposing a fine, said be took into consideration the fact that the prisoner had recently arrived by way of Australia,' and that he found the Justice of the Peace perfectly ready and willing to make himself a party to the fraud, and signed, and transmitted to the Department, for the prisoners benefit, a declaration that, lie had known the prisoner for five years. The aiithoritities. no doubt would take notion in regard to the Justice of the Peace.

ENGId.SII VISIT TO N.Z. CHRISTCHURCH, July 21

Air Raphael, chairman of tlie New Zealand Cricket Council, announces that the Council has definitely invited ■ the Marylehotte Club to send an English amateur team to New Zealand during the coming season. Exceptionally favourable terms with the Australian States has placed the project on a satisfactory basis, and ensured financial success for the tour. The team yvill eomniciico matches in New Zealand the jirst week ;in December. Approximately eighteen matches will be played in New Zalarnl, including three tests. There has been a little hesitation by Auckland and! Otago to join in the financial guarantee, but in view of exceptionally favourable terms tioyv offered by Australia, it is thought the Council will receive the fullest support of all associations. The Council has specially asked that the Hon Lionel Tennyson he included in the team ; also two professionals.

| NATIONAL A. AND P. SHOWS. WELLINGTON,' July 21. At tho conference of the Council of Agriculture here to-day, it was resolved that the Royal Afrieultural Show of New Zealand lie held alternately in the North and South Islands, the first show to he held in November, 1922, provided finance can fie. arranged. The Government is to he asked to give £1 for Cl subsidy up to £SOO. Afliliatcd societies to be appealed to for contributions at the rate of 2 per cent, of subscriptions of financial members. Breeders’ societies are to be asked to donato additional prize money for the breeds in which they are respectively interested. The minimum prize money offered at the show will be at least £IOOO for championship classes. Tho show will bo held alternately in the North and South islands, and a ballot will he taken between the Canterbury and Manawatu Associations for the first shows. A ballot will fie taken in 1923 between the eligible societies in cither Island for the 192! and subsequent shows.

A PECULIAR CHARGE. WELLINGTON, July 21. John Swinson, advertising agent, offored £r> to the person guessing the All Black team after tbo Possible v. Probables match played on July 6th. He used a photographed note advertisment. Ho was charged to-day under the Crimes Act with possessing tho means for counterfeiting. He admitted the offence. Counsel contended any criminal intention was absent, and it was unnecessary to commit defendant for trial. The advertisement was exhibited in the course of busineas in aid of tho funds of the Wellington Rugby Union. Defendant t*os ignorant of the law, and that the penalty was 14 years hard labour. The Magistrate decided that it was impossible to dismiss the charge, which was laid by the Bank of New Zealand. Accused was committed for trial, a for real bail of £SO being stipulated.