GENERAL CABLES

Hokitika Guardian, 23 December 1927, Page 3

GENERAL CABLES

(Australian & N.Z. Cable Association.) AN UNLUCKY FIND. LONDON, Dee. 15. Two months’ gaol is the reward which Novello, an Italian waiter at a West Ernl night club, has received for linding a bracelet. / He did not realise that its value was £SOOO, and ho endeavoured to pawn it for £2. Neither had he noticed that Mrs Bernlir, the racehorse owner, was advertising a reward of £l5O. EX-CHIEF OK CASINO. PARIS, Dee. 21. Obituary.—AT Nice, the sportsman, Camille Blanc, famous ex-chief of the Casino. SOVIKT REQUEST. ’ KWH,IN. Dec. 21. The Soviet has requested Germany to take over the Russian’s affairs at Canton.

DOG-RACING. A COMMUNITY FA IL. 'Australian Press Association & Sun.) (Received this day at 9.30 n.m). LONDON, Dee. 22. Replying to all party deputations of Commoners drawing attention to the increase of dog racing, especially the encouragement of juvenile hotting, Si, Joynson Hicks said the effects of dog racing had long caused him anxiety. The Government was naturally averse to interfering with a healthy sport, but the growth of juvenile betting was certainly a grave evil. Me had already started inquiries regarding his powers in this connection. If fresh legislation were necessary, lie hoped to introduce a Bill next session, but beyond that the whole question demanded the Government’s earnest consideration. It was his duty to give this warning to people thinking of investing in the new undertaking. Mr J. H. Thomas, on behalf of the deputation, said he considered the Minister’s reply adequate and felt sure that city financial circles would note the Minister’s hint. Nobody contended the workers did not need relaxation, but representing every party, section, creed and ism, the deputation contended that dog racing was unsportsmanlike and demoralising. He knew of nothing that hud so caught on the workers, so calculated to have such demoralising results, and so likely to ruin homes. The deputation intended at the earliest opportunity to test the feelings of the Commons.

It was' expected the Government would say it was not a party issue. Money-lenders appeared in factories. He personally knew of many eases where a whole week’s wages had been mortgaged in advance. It was a damnable' thing, if thousands of children’s Sunday dinners were to be dependent on dog racing on Saturday night.

Sir Joynson Hicks here vigorously nodded agreement. Mr Thomas added that lie realised Sir Joynson Hicks’s power was limited and ho should ask Parliament to increase it.

THE COMET. (Received this day at 10.15 a.m.) LONDON, Dec. 22. British astronomers are still searching for the comet. Steavenson says it may have stopped coining north and (be going south again, fading at flic same time. Wo may hear of it next in tho Southern Hemisphere as a morning star. SOVIET ORDERS. MOSCOW, Dec. 22. Soviet anti-religious organisation lias issued a detailed programme for the ClirislsJrtfs holidays instructing workers how to spend the season. There are thirty-three ice carnivals in Moscow and (indoor auti-relegious ceremonies and discussions. Young people are specially urged not to attend churches and avoid priests, hut to enjoy the good fare provided. The message ends:—“Come and see us give Chamberlain and M. Pilsudski what they deserve.”

THGATRICA L’S DEATH. LONIX>N, Deo. 22. There was a touching coincidence on Pound’s death. Only a week ago all 'leading theatricals gave a benefit matinee realising ;£!3doo and at the matinee Pound’s, letter of thanks was m ,d—“Hoping a kind fate will permit mo to appear before you and please you again.” SOUTH AFRICA'S FUTURE. CAPETOWN. Dec. 22. '1 lie Union’s progress towards becoming a serious rival of Australia and New Zealand on the world’s wool market every year, and this year new records were established. Durban handled 147,957 bales between September am. December, an increase of 47,250 bales, and the season is not yet closed, and other parts have shown tremendous activity. The authorities are optimistic of the Union’s future as a wool producer.