GENERAL CABLES

Hokitika Guardian, 14 May 1928, Page 2

GENERAL CABLES

(United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright'.)

DANCER SHOOTS LOVER, GENEVA, May 12. In a crowded ballroom at Kurxaal, where many English and Americans were present, Mademoiselle Parasol lira, a pretty Roumanian, formerly a dn.nseu.se at Kursaal, crossed the floor and beckoned to* a wealthy young Swiss, named Raymond Boissier, from a table. They had a few bitter words. Then Afdlle Parnsehiva drew a revolver from her hag and she shot Boissier dead. Sho then attempted to shoot herself but she was disarmed by other dancers. It is said that the girl loved R#y-V niond, who had sent a letter ending their friendship.

SIR JOSEPH AVARD. LONDON, May 11. Sir Joseph Ward, of New Zealand, discussing the Imperial Gijnferenee, expressed the opinion that as the Dominion’s population increased, an Empire Parliament would meet regularly in different parts of the Empire. It would he essential that New Zealand and South Africa should have one or two representatives. Australia four, Canada six and Britain a majority over all.

papal encyclical,

ROME, -May 12

A Papal Encyclical has been issued. Instead of, as expected, dealing with politico-re!igous questions, the Encyclical makes purely .spiritual and ascetic appeals to Roman Catholics to return to devout practices in a spirit of humility, of expiation, and faith in Jesus Christ.