DOMINION NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 17 May 1928, Page 1

DOMINION NEWS.

(By Telegraph—Per Press Association.

CURE OF CANCER

AUCKLAND, May 16

Hie Auckland Hospital Board has granted permission to Air F. R. Field, who claims to have discovered the cause ol cancer, to test his treatment on Patients. One of the conditions is that -Mr Field must act under a committee of three experts. The inventor hopes to obtain definite results within a few weeks.

AIOTOR IST CONVICTED

NEW PLYMOUTH, May 16.

Acquitted on the charge of manslaughter, George Wavy Smith, stockbuyer, of Hawera, was found guilty at the Supreme Court to-day of driving a car negligently so as to cause the death of Airs Millicent Elizabeth Richter, on February 24th. and with? driving a car while in a state of intoxi. cation. Air Justice Reed deferred sentence until to-morrow. In his summing up, the Judge pointed out the importance of such cases, because on tlie decision of juries was based the standard ol care that motorists in general would exercise.

THEFT OF £750. WELLINGTON, May 16

The hearing of the case against Joseph Henry Pike, charged on fifteen counts with tho theft of £750 while in the employ of Scott and Afenzies Ltd. fruit and produce merchants, concluded to-day Accused was found guilty with a recommendation, to mercy, on account of the methods in the business of dealing with cash. He will be sentenced to-morrow.

GOVERNMENT VETO. WELLINGTON, May 16

An-unusual situation has developed in Wellington, tho department of Health vetoing fho appointment by the' "Wjellington Hospital Board of Dr B. Ewen as Medical Superintendent, on the grounds that the regulations have not been complied with and the Department of Education vetoing the Wellington Education Board’s appointment of Mr E. R. Lomas as Principal of the Wellington Education Board. Tt is stated that there is nothing personal in the grounds of the objection to the Hospital appointment. Both Boards are adhering to their original decisions.

11.A1.5. DTOAfEDE. AUCKLAND, May 16.

HALS. Diomede, which leaves on .Saturday to refit at Portsmouth, will come out of dry dock to-morrow, after having her underwater fittings examined in readiness for the voyage. Hie vessel will take home nil the Imperial ratings whose term of service on the New Zealand Station is due to expire, and also a number of New Zealand ratings who are to undergo torpedo and gunnery courses in England.

A SERIOUS CHARGE, WELLINGTON", May 10,

A case that is likely to cause a sensation came briefly before the Court this afternoon, when a Alinistcr, aged 49 years, was charged that on November 2. 1927, at Wellington, he did indecently assault a certain other male. On the application of the Chief Detective, a remand until May 23 was

granted. Afr Virtue, for the accused, asked for bail, which was granted in £l5O and two sureties of £75. Counsel also asked for an order suppressincr tlie accused's name. Afr Riddell, S.M., said that counsel need not put forward any grounds in support ol tho application for suppiession. He proposed to order the suppression of the name, pending further proceedings.

CYCLISTS SUSPENDED. CHRISTCHURCH,. May 17

On charges of foul riding, Willio Afackic and W. T. AVeir. who are prominent Canterbury cycling champions, were last evening suspended until the end of July by tho North Canterbury Athletic and Cycling Union. The incidents complained of, occurred at Kowai Sports on A fay sth.

BANKRUPTCIES’ INCREASING. GISBORNE, May 17. Concern at the increasing number of bankruptcies described as an unsavoury nature, was expressed at tbo Council of the Chamber of Commerce which decided to communicate with the Associated Chambers on tbo matter.

THE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR CHRISTCHURCH. May 17.

“I belong to tlie Presbyterian Church but I’m up against the leaders of tbo Presbyterian Church today because of its attitude toy aids conscientious objectors,” said Colonel Stewart at tlie Rifle Brigade Reunion last evening. Colonel (Stewart said that during the war be bad one evidence of dealing with a conscientious objector and be was of opinion that these men should not have been sent overseas at all.’ Tbo man be was referring to was not a. man at all. He even refused to go for bis rations, and when be was discussing the matter with tlie speaker the objector said that be would not even lift his hand to save bis mother or sister. In the opinion of the speaker it was the bounden duty of every able bodied man to do some duty towards the defence of bis country.

A REUNION. CHRISTCHURCH, Mi*y 17. Former members of tlie New Zealand Rifle Brigade held a re-union last evening. Colonel A. E. Stewart presiding. After the Loyal Toast bad been honoured the Chairman proposed tbo toast to “Fallen Comrades" of whom lie said there were 300 of tlie Brigade, including their leader. Brigadier General IT. T. Fulton. Hie toast of “The Brigade” was proposed by Lieut. Colonel Thoms, Chief Staff Officer of the Southern Command, who said that the war consisted of long months of monotony punctuated by moments of intense fear. All the same, they were not afraid of another one. Replying, the Chairman said the New Zealand Rifle Brigade’s name was honoured wherever historians recorded anything of the Great AA ar. The Brigade had two V.C.’s, Lieut, Friekleton and Sergt, Laurent, and over 'COO other decorations. That was the past. AATiat of tlie present? It was their duty to back up territorial regiments.