MISCELLANEOUS.

Hokitika Guardian, 23 April 1927, Page 4

MISCELLANEOUS.

[Australian & A'.Z. Cablo Association,] POPPY DAY. DUNEDIN, April 22. '(‘lk; annual J’oppy Day appeal was held in Duneum to-day, and resulted in over £475 being raised. This sum does not include the returns from suhsurban and country centres, it is also anticipated that the total will he considerably augmented by returns in the city yet to be handed in. The money will be used lo provide employment. and relief for distressed or workless ex-Sorvicemon.

A CONVICTION OBJECTED TO. DUNEDIN. April 22. John Frederick flainmerley, ex-dc

teetive. made an application in tin

Police C'oiirt this iil'teniooii for ;i rehearing ol a case in which he was convicted a fortnight ago of disorderly behaviour. In his affidavit he sed out, among other things, that lie objected to Mr Handle. S.M.. taking the case but he had no objection to Mr Dixon. S. M.. taking it, as he wn.s of the opinion that .Mr Bundle shotted antagonism and hostility towards him. In ordering the affidavit to he struck oil the file. Mr Bundle said: "You may consider yourself fortunate that you are not charged with contempt of court on this affidavit.” ITaimnerley: " f have already been charged with that at your dictation, and served forty-eight hours at vo"r command." The application was adjourned till May Gilt.

DRAUGHTS. GABD7NER WINS. DUNEDIN. April 22. The 1027 Dominion Draughts Championsliip wns won by .1. Gardiner, oT Nelson. This is liis fourth win of tiio title. Boreham (also four times champion) and G. A. Brown (Christchurch), tiid for second place in the games, hut under the points system operating Borclinm is awarded second place with 1.1! H points, against Brown’s I "OR The final championship points are:— .). Gardiner Nelson 2tU, J. .Boreham (Otago) 2-"> \, G. A. Brown (Christchurch) 2.3 V, B. Rotting (Dunedin), 18, F. Hutchins (Invercargill) 17, If. Morris (Southland) 17. R. Craig (Otago) lot. C. Millington (Christchurch) 13, .1. Bruce (New Plymouth) 12, .T. Shadholt (Waikari) 11, G. Davy (New Plymouth) D.V, .T. Costello (Wellington) 8, A. Lyon (Marten) (i.J. W. 11. Brown (Marton) 2V. One game to-dnv between Boreham and V. Gibard lasted over six hours, and required over 200 moves before Boreham won.

REPLY TO CHARGE. WEfILINGTON. April 23. Allegations of unjust treatment of returned sndiers by the Government were made at a meeting in Palmerston North, and a specific ease of a settler al Rata was mentioned. Hon McLeod (Minister of Lands) in reply, states i,<soldier in that district had his interests forfeited and if that is the ease referred to, it was only because he flatly refused to recognise any responsibilities. He had proved a most tin satisfactory settler and the Land Board had only recommended forfeiture after everything else had failed. Not only were there arrears hut the man would not even give the assurance that- ho would meet the current payments.

BLOODSTOCK SALES. SYDNEY, April 2:1. At the yearling sales, Wright Stevensons purchased a Pei'shore-Llanelly filly for IGO guineas; Limelight-Lady Flyer cult for GO; - Cetigi’e-Cliocky Lass filly for In; The Verdered-Relle Bardolph filly for ■>’). W. .T. Wilson (Auckland) paid DO guineas for Grey Monk-Bright Donetti colt. admiralty meat. LONDON, April 22. The Admiralty is experiencing considerable difficulty in deciding the canned meat contract (cabled on April nth). It is obvious South America has severely cut prices, hut the Department is impressed by the press insistence for Dominion preference, and adverse comment in the Commons on Argentine getting the last contract. The matter has been referred to the supreme head of the Admiralty contracts to decide. There is a strong hope that Australia will finally be favoured. GRANT MADE. (Received this day at D. 30 a.m.) LONDON, April 22. The Empire Marketing Board has notified Sir ,f. Parr that, a further grant of C 1,333 is available towards an iijgicctnry laboratory in New Zealand in connection with the eradication of the blackberry.

BANK CRISIS. TOKTO. April 22. A protective amiouneinent of a bank holiday was followed by an Imperial ordinance ordering a moratorium for three weeks and complete suspension of all regular bank transactions throughout Japan. APPLES. LONDON. April 22. The Ballarat’s West Australian apples Jonathans mostly 12s (id, 10s Gel, large size 10s to 12s, C'loopatara 17s, 18s, large 13s to 10s. CHEX'S STATEMENT. SHANGHAI, April 22. Simultaneously with the issue of ,v notice to the consulates stating the Nationalist Government cannot guar-j an tee the integrity of foreign premises vacated by the rightful owners, Eugene Chen called a meeting of foreign business men and stressed the necessity of a resumption of business. Owing to the shortage of coal and rice all stocks are commandeered and rationed. The Government is also collecting all silver. The general uneasiness is increasing.

BETTER AFFAIRS. LONDON, April 22.

lorns and Motion sailed in the Corinthic for New Zealand. lorns in a statement said he was convinced the quality of New Zealand produce was unsurpassed. Once we surmount the existing temporary difficulties we shall regain the premier position in Britain’s markets. This will be completely re-established when traders realise New Zealand producers never desired to exploit consumers. Already importers are whole-heartedly co-operating to regain the position for which they are entitled to the thanks of the producers. So long as the trade is assured of a free market it will co-operate with the Board for the industry’s benefit. A GBOSS MUR DEB. PERTH. April 23. The hotly of T. IT. Cnrrell, 02, a farmer of Rowgada, was found partly] enclosed in a sack on his farm. He' was evidently the victim of a brutal attack. The upper part of the body was practically smashed to pulp. A tractor driver employed hv deceased , has been arrested and charged with . the murder. ! ,