DOMINION NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 20 October 1927, Page 1

DOMINION NEWS.

(By Telegraph—Per Press Association,

ANGLICAN SYNOD. DUNEDIN. Oet. 18.

The Anglican Synod resumed its sittings to-day, when the report was taken of the commission appointed to inquire into the proposed alteration in the fundamental clauses as proposed by General Synod in 1925.

It was resolved, with one dissentient clergyman, “That this Diocesan Synod protests against the proposal of the General Synod to promote a Bill in Parliament to make it lawful for the General Synod to alter, revoke, add to or diminish any of the provisions declared by the constitution to be fundamental.” Jt was further resolved without dissent. ” That this Diocesan Synod will not protest against General Synod applying to Parliament for protection of church property in case a revision of the Book of Common Prayer or of the authorised version of the Bible he adopted by lawful authority. That the Bishop he requested to embody these resolutions in the form of a memorial to the General Synod.”

NF,W ZEALAND FILMS. WELLINGTON, Oet. 18

The New Zealand Government Publicity Department demonstrated at a private view of its productions before members of Parliament to-day that it is developing technique satisfactorily, ft showed a series of New Zealand topical and scenic views, including the story of the dairying industry, which was titled "The Milky Way,” and strawberry-growing in Auckland from the picking to jam-making and final enjoyment by the yotung Now Zealander. Separate films wore devoted to the scenic attractions of Auckland and suburbs. Alpine sports at Mount Cook and scenes at Whnknrcwarewa and Milford Sound.

The finest production, marking a distinct advance in method, was entitled “The Sen hath its Pearls.’’ A sub-title explained that Stewart. Island has its oysters, the finest in the world. The audience was introduced to a fashionable couple sitting down to dinner, and the inevitable question, “What shall we have?” A waiter produces the menu, and the gentleman declares, “New Zealand ov.sters are splendid.” He has seen how they are obtained. This leads the story naturally to Fovoaux Strait, the oyster licet being viewed putting to sea at dawn. The processes of dredging, sorting, [licking and transport are clearly pictured, many of the views having real artistic quality. The story of the dinner-table is maintained, and the final scene is the enjoyment of an oyster cocktail by the ladv.

The Government photographers and publicity staff have developed the art of telling a connected story to maintain interest in a scenic film which is not, under their improved methods, a mere series of detached glimpses. A further development on the lines of the oyster-picking film should prove particularly valuable in arousing interest in the Dominion.

PR IGF OF BUTTER. WELLINGTON. Oct. 18. The local retail price of butter lias been reduced a penny per pound ; tliat is, to Ls 8d and Is 9d for standard brands.

MILITARY TRAINING. WELLINGTON. Oet, 19

At the Baptist Church Union’s Conference.' to-dav. a resolution was passed supporting tho Auckland Presbytery in its opposition to the .Magistrate in the Billiards conscientious objector case, the motion also urging the Government to reduce Tts military activities, and also urging the desirability of the abolition of compulsory military training in favour of a system of compulsory military training unassocintcd fitli war. MAIL UAH THEFT TRIAL. HAMILTON. Oct. If). At the Hamilton Court to-day, William Harold ’Melville Taylor, aged 29. was charged with the theft on September 3rd of a mailbag and the contents and with thefts from postal packets of two cheques. Accused pleaded not guilty', and was committed for trial at Ilie next sitting of tho Hamilton Supreme Court. There were over 20 witnesses in the case and sensational evidence was tendered. It related to the passing of cheques. The accused admitted he had been previously fined £‘2oo for theft of rings. EXPLOSION VICTIM DIES. AUCKLAND, Oct. 29. McMahon, who received injuries to his head in ail explosion in the tunnel at Mt. Albert sewerage works yesterday, died in the hospital tonight. SHOOTING FATALITV. ■WELLINGTON, Oct. 10. William Foster, 21. residing with his parents at Birdwood Road, Lowci Hutt. was killed while out shooting in the Stoke Valley early His morning. He climbed oil to a stump, which gave way with him. His rifle went off, tho charge entering under his chin, killing his instantaneously.

MOTOR COLLISION. HAMILTON, Oct. 19

Ernest M. Ludens sustained serious injuries, including a. fractured leg, in a collision between Ids motor cycle and a lorry. B APT IST CONFERENCE. WELLINGTON. Oct. 10. The annual conference of the New Zealand Baptist Church Union concluded to-day. Resolutions were carried unanimously in favour of the Bible-in-Schools Bill, and the League of Nations B \NKRUPT AUCTIONEER. ■WELLINGTON. Oct. 10. Adjudged a bankrupt with a deficiency of £6163 in November, 19*-6. Alfred George Wallace, a middle a.red auctioneer, appeared at t.ie Magistrate's Sourt to-day on tnrec charges of having contracted debts totalling £254 5s Id when he had not reasonable or probable expectancy of paying them, ns well as his othei obligations. The alleged debts were £122 0s lid with t’-> New Zealand Farmers’ Coop. ; £SO 10s 3d with Wright, Stephenson (Ashburton), and Guinness (Christchurch). Wallace pleaded not guilty, reserved his defence and was committed for trial. Bail . was allowed. DIRECTOR RESIGNS. CHRISTCHURCH. Oct. 20. Archibald F. Nieoll, who has been Director of the School of Art in Christchurch- for the past eight years, has handed his resignation to the Board of Governors of Canterbury College.