DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 4 September 1926, Page 3

DOMINION ITEMS.

[by TELEGRAPH—per PRESS ASSOCIATION. GYPSY SMITH. AUCKLAND, Sept. 2. Gypsy Smith’s vigorous oratory has again drawn fire at his Town Hall meetings, and 110 has certainly not spared iliterjectors in his retorts. Last evening he was telling his audience that “I could leave this platform and go and get drunk if I wanted to. I could leave this platform and begin to curse and swear, but I don’t want to. I could go on jazzing and do many other things, hut I don’t want to. In these things the children of God arc manifest and the children of'.the devil.”

A voice from the gallery: And the children of the devil, who are they?

Gypsy Smith -. You for one, and if the devil came into this hall this evening lie would carry you out of it. And let me tell you the devil would lie only getting his own (applause and laughter). This is our service and we are not going to lie interrupted. I will not stand it. Am I not right?” (“Certainly,” and applause). Gypsy Smith : Let us sing “Wonderful Jesus.” At tho close of the hymn there was

11 calm, and Gypsy Smith remarked, “Nobody has more patience with an audience than I have, as you all know, hut we cannot allow services to he disturbed or in any way interrupted. We are here for a definite work. We cannot consider the rights of other people. If they come here I think we have 11 right to demand that they he quiet. I am sure I have the suppert- of the citizens of Auckland. (Applause). There are momentous questions which we are dealing with, and it is necessary there should be quietude. I must ho firm, and T intend to he. Lot me proceed.”

VETERAN TRAINER’S DEATH. AUCKLAND, Sept. 2. The death occurred yesterday at Green Lane of Mr Robert Thorpe, who, for many years, was a prominent figure in racing circles in Auckland. Mr Thorpe, who had reached the age of 92, was one of the pioneer trainers of the thoroughbred in the early days of racing in the district. He retired from active participation in the sport many years ago, but was to be .seen in attendance at practically every race meeting at Ellerslic. Air Thorpe was present at the meeting of the Pakuranga Hunt Club at Ellerslie on August 21st. When lie was des;ending from the trainers’ stand he fell and sustained injuries to his head. He failed to rally from the shock.

. PUBLICITY CONTRACT. WELLINGTON", Sept. 2. “It is one of the biggest things that we have done, and apart from bringing travellers into the country, it will he an instruction of the very best kind for the masses,” said Mr A. H. Messenger, Offif-er-in-Charge of the. Government Publicity Department, to-day when announcing that the New Zealand Government had .signed"a contract with the Metro-Goldwyn Corporation for the release of the Dominion Government publicity films in North and South America. The first three films, covering 3000 feet are to go forward this week, and after that, when the American releasers have inspected the film, negatives will be sent, and the company will do its own printing.

It- is estimated that under the now arrangement, 200 copies of each film made by tho New Zealand Government will he sent out from American studios, and these will he shown in every part of the United Stales. Ultimately the company is to handle the world-wide release of many films, which will be shipped to Eiin.j/t*. The contract has required considerable negotiation on the part of the Government, since there is a very high protective tariff on film in the United States, and the device of printing ill the country and securing release there lias been hit upon to overcome this “Fighting Fins,” the big Zano Grey swordfishing picture, is also to go forward at once, and arrangements have been completed for its release in New Zealand within the next fortnight

A SUDDEN DEATH. BLENHEIM, Sept. 3. The death occurred somewhat suddenly to-day of Edward Henry Penney, bookseller, of Blenheim. The deceased was a Marlborough representative on the Wellington Education Board and Chairman of the Board of Governors of Marlborough College.

SEAMAN'S FALL DOWN HOLD. DUNEDIN, Sept. 3. William May, a seaman, aged 29, whose home is in Lyttelton, was admitted to the Hospital to-day, suffer ing from head injuries, received through falling down the hold of the steamer WaipOhi. SUDDEN DEATH. AUCKLAND, Sept. 3. The sudden death of Mrs Agues Gardner Anderson, aged 67, who arrived from Glasgow only eleven days ngs. occurred to-day at the home of friends at Block House Bay, with whom she was staying. Mrs Anderson was seized with a heart attack, and she collapsed and died before medical aid could be summoned.A circumstance is that Mrs Anderson was to have moved into her own home to-morrow, She is survived by Mr Anderson and a married daughter who resides at Block House Bay. KILLED BY CAR. WELLINGTON, Sept. 4. Late last night Mr Milieieh, the proprietor of a fish-shop in Cambridge Terrace was knocked down by a motor car and killed right in front of his place. A passerby named Cavell. run ning to his assistance, was also knocked down by another ear and bruised. Milieieh was running across the street when the ear struck him and death was almost instantaneous. His head was badly cut and he received other injuries. OBITUARY. ASHBURTON, September 4. Mr J. C'. X. Grigg, of Longhcnch. died last evening at the age of 05 years. As the owner of his famous estate, once described as the world’s model farm, he was known throughout New Zealand and abroad. Succeeding his lather Jonh Grigg, in 1901. he worthily upheld the traditions of the estate, which, though reduced in area of late years, has not diminished in fame. Mr Grigg was born at Auckland in 18(31, and was educated at Christ’s College. Christchurch,' and at Cambridge University.