DOMINION NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 3 May 1928, Page 3

DOMINION NEWS.

(By Telegraph—-F°r Press Association.)

FERTILISER PRO Of !Ys. AUCKL \>,"D, May 2 The annual report of the New /tealand Farmers’ Fertiliser Company states that the net profit earned il.is year is much less than that in Ihe three preceding years—a fact which is entirely due to the keen competition which has been obtained for more that nine months of that period However, there was a marked increase in (lie support with con,sequent lower overhead costs. The profit amounts to -217.025 15s 2d. which, together with the balance from "last ' year, makes available the sum of €30.892 0s sd. Owing to a smaller profit being earned, the directors recommend that the dividend lie reduced to fi per cent, absorbing €15.719 Its. and leaving €15.112 (is 5(1 to hr carried forward.

REFUSED EXEMPTION. AUCKLAND. Mac 2.

Exemption from military trniniiic on religious grounds was refused it •I. M. Mel) ougall. a youth studying lor the Presbyterian Ministry, in tin. Police Court to-day. In a letter to iln Court. Mr MeDongali said: " I cm a student for the Ministry of the Presbyterian Church, and I am a < -niisciotitiou . believer in the teaching m Jesus Christ. I caniiot

lake pari in war or assist in any way to destroy the lives ol my lellow men. Hence. I am unable In take part in any preparation for war."

11 Pliyisncl drill is practically nil the cadet is aked to do." the represent!! tivc of the Defend- Department said

" lie will he a cadet IW another year.” Turning to the defendant, the Magisasked: “ AVliat are you going to do about it ? ”

.McDougnll: "I refuse to drill. I refuse to parade. I refuse to do anything connected with war or defence.” The Magistrate: “ Anything else you want to shy? Do you want to call any evidence in support of your statements? ”

McDougnll: “No. I do not; hut I will not drill or parade.” The Magistrate (shilling): “ Well, you just tell that to the SergeantMajor on 1 lie parade ground, and il he is the sort of Sergeant-Major I think he will he, lie will endeavour to teach you differently. All you have to do is physical jerks. It is good for you.”

NEW BOROUGH ELECTION. MASTF.RTOX. May 2. In the first election of the neVvly-con-stituted M-artinborough Borough Conn c-il held to-day, the following were elected Councillors:—J. Franklin, W. F Gundrie, C. R. Holmes, J. W. llore, W. J. Hitching. J. G. Mahood, R. R. Plummer, C. AY. F. Skill. R. Smith.

There were sixteen candidates. Mr AV. B. Martin was returned a Mayor unopposed.

I’OAYKR BOARD CLERK’S THEFT WELLINGTON. May 2.

Theft of amounts totalling €132 5s 2d from the Hiitt Valley Power Board, was admitted by a clerk, l-.il-gur Bulwer, 40, at the Court to-day. The evidence stated that accused was a meter reader. His duties were to read meters and collect the money owing on accounts. Receipts had i-> he given. and a duplicate taken. It was found that large number ol iisumeis were in arrears, hut. many produced then ru-eipts. It, was then found that nc cused had not made duplicates. Ihe accused had made restitution ol 10 Id stating this was the lull amount taken, hut subsequently other deial- (•!• Lions were foil nil. Accused was committed tor “cuIcl.- c. \ GIIM.’;- DEATH. GISBORNE. May 3. Marcia Margate: Carrington, aged M, whilst walking -along a cnuntri road with her mother on I ue-day evening, was run into and knocked down hv a youth. Albert Lamb, on a motor cycle. She sustained concussion and died at the hospital to-day.

FOUND HANGING. DANNEYIIOxK. May 3. The hodv of John Gilmoiir Smith, single, aged about (50. employed for the past fifteen years on. G. N. Pilin'. azyn's station at Mnngatoro was found hanging from the ralters of a whare.

A COLLEGE INCIDENT. CHRISTCHURCH, May 3. A strong protest lias been made to the “Star" in connection with an inrident av tile Technical College yesterday. when a number of girls were subjected to a search of their clothing by the senior mistress and another teacher. The search took place in a cloak loom, where a girl pupil had discovered that a 91 note was missing. Immediately it was reported, Hie doors of the rooms were, shut and the pupils in it were submitted to a search of their clothing from head to foot. The note was not discovered.

FLOOD CAUSES ACCIDENT. CARTERTON, May 3. Heavy rains caused a flood in the Maungtarero river. The water undermined the eastern approach of White Bridge. Charles Zalmll was driving «i <-<ir with two sisters «is p;isso tigers when the road crust collapsed and the ear and occupants were precipitated into a pit 12 loot u iile anil 15 to 20 ieel deep. The driver gm! one girl in the front seat woio thrown clear, lint Bernie was tossed ma Irom the hack through the windscreen severely cutting her head and bruising her face. She was taken to a private ho-pitr.l where her wounds wore dressed and then taken to the hospital, where she is ' progressing well. The Comity stall' effected temporary repairs to the bridge which is open for light traffic. The motor ear tens practically ruined.

D E ATI-1 F-R 0A! A CUT D ENT. X !■: \Y CLYMCUTH. May 3. William Hooker, a very old settlor. w ]io was knocked down by a motorcycle on Sunday night when crossing n street died in the hospital last night. He was aged 72 years. OBITUARY. WELLINGTON, May 3. Obituary—T. B. Hareourt. President of the Wellington Racing Club.

A CHILD’S DEATH. AUCKLAND. May 3. I!ita. the two-year old daughter of U. High. Papaknra. died at Auckland as the result of a scalding on Monday. Rita was being chased by her brother, aged four, when she bumped into a pot which her grandmother was lilting from the fire, and boiling liquid spilled over her face and chest.

REFORM CANDIDATES. THAMES, May 3. At a meeting ol Reform supporters last night. Air. T. AA . Rhodes (sitting member) notified that he would not again he seeking reelect ion for Thames electorate, fie did this with a full sense of his responsibility towards the electors as well as to the party he had been associated with for so long. Owing to an alteration in Thames boundaries, to include important parts of Ohinemuri, he the present member AH A.- M. Sam-

ucl, as his successor. He understood lie was ready to offer his services. The meeting agreed to accept Mr Rhodes action with regret and also to invite Mr Samuel to meet them to consider the position. It is unofficially stated that Mr Rhodes will stand for the new llauraki electorate.

ACQUITTED. TIMARU. May 3. At the Supreme. Court before Judge Adams. Leslie James Roach charged with theft of moneys totalling 940 17s Gd from Farmers and Graziers Supply Service was found not guilty.