DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 5 November 1924, Page 1

DOMINION ITEMS.

n\* TELEGRAPH—rRESS ASSN , corvßionT TIIE COVERNOR-GENERAL. AUCKLAND, Nov.. 3. Lord Jellicoc had another crowded day of farewells to-day. He was entertained at luncheon by the Chamber of Commerce, and in the afternoon, with Lady Jelliee, attended the races at Ellerslie, their Excellencies being accorded an enthusiastic farewell on leaving the course. The civic farewell, held ill the Town Hall this evening, was attended by a very large gathering. The Mayor (Sir Janies Gunson) presented Lord Jellicac, on behalf of the citizens, with an illuminated address enclosed in a casket of native woods Inuring the city coat of arms in gold and silver, supported on either side by a stuffed kiwi. The ladies of Auckland, through Lady Gunson, presented Lady Jellicoc with Goldie's painting of the head of the Afaori chief Apialioma Rairai. The Governor-Gen-eral presented Sir James Gunson with the letters patent of knighthood. Their Excellencies leave for "Wellington tomorrow

EIRE BRIGADE -SUED. WANGANUI, October 3

An interesting case was heard in the -Magistrate’s Court to-day, the police proceeding under the Alotor Regulations Act against tlie DeputySuperintendent of the Fire Brigade for driving a fire motor at a speed dangerous to the public. The motor at the time was not proceeding to a fire, lint to locate a break in a water main. Witnesses said the motor was travelling 30 miles per hour at one point if the journey. Air Slipper for the defence, (.intended that a motor under the Act was a vehicle not exceeding three tins weight, whereas the fire-engine weighed over live tons.

Air Barton, S.M., upheld the point rais'-d hv the defence, and disni.ssed Mi * case.

SHODDY GARMENTS. AUCKLAND, Novemb -r 3 The Industrial Association decided to request the Government to give attention to adjusting the duty on all low valued imported tweeds, suits and costumes, with a view to protecting Dominion industry. The resolution was an outcome of a complaint that shoddy tweeds and clothing were being imported to the detriment of local trade.

The Association also resolved to ask the .Minister of Railways if ho would arrange for special trains on the lines of (he lleso service now run in Victoria. These trains make special trips to various centres, allowing liiauulaelurers and others', to become acquainted with the industrial progress throughout the country, the Association's idea being that special accommodation ho added for travelling exhibits of Dominion industries. Reso trains it was explained, ran at night, and during the day travellers select- <»(! lor their prominence in various iudu.slides visited places of industrial or agricultural interest.

OUR HOSPITALS. dixedjx, November a. Or ('ampbel! I tong's statement at Piilmcrston North about tin* inefficiency of hospitals and tho neglect of hoards to consult the honorary medical staff, was given nil omphalic contradiction this morning by Air Knight, chairman of tlie Otago Hoard, and two senior members of the honorary staff. Mr Knight states that the staff was consulted on all important mntteis, whether of buildings, equipement, or anything germane.

ESCAPED PRISONERS PUNISHED TAUAIARUXUI, Xovember A.

(•oorjje Ruddell Dale and Oeorge Napier Jorgenson AYigg. the two prisoners who escaped from A\ aikune piison camp, AVaimarino, apeared in court to-day. Dale was sentenced to six miftiliis’ imprisonment, and AYigg to two years imprisonment, the sentences to bo cumulative with their present terms.

FLOOD DAAfAGE. DAXXEVTRKE. Nov. 1

Tn AVoodville area some stock was lost, and all low lying.areas were flooded. The Alanawatu flood cut off road communication from Foxton To Shannon and Txwin. A span of the Shannon bridge was washed away. The loss to flnxmillcrs is fairly considerable. Several breaks in the stop hanks let- the water over the AToutoa roads.

PA LAI ERSTOX ROYAL SHOAV.

A'ICE-REOAL P.VRTA’ ATTENDS

PALMERSTON X.. November 5. The weather is dull for the second day of the Royal Show. Judging has commenced of all the live stock sections and also in the Kennel Club’s exhihiThis morning tlieir Excellencies Exil'd and Lady .Tellicoe arrived from Auckland. A’i-seount .Tellicoe laid the foundation stone of the Town and District AA'ar Aleillorial and afterwards proceeded to the Royal Show which he officially opened at noon, receiving a farewell address from the A. and P. Association. To-night Lord .Tellicoe will lie entertained at a smoke concert under the auspices of the A. an! P. Association.