DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 22 January 1930, Page 5

DOMINION ITEMS.

SPEED BOAT CRASHES

(By Telegraph—Per Press Association.)

WANGANUI, January 22

Bryan Armstrong's 130 h.p. speed boat, the only competitors in the Masport Cup against J. and J. crashed into a cylinder at Aramoho Bridge this morning and was towed ashore in a sinking condition. • . INFANT’S DEATH. AUCKLAND, Jan. 22. An inquest on a 13 months old son oi Dominick Ned Gillco, evidence was given that the child was lifted out of its cot by a live year old boy and scalded by boiling water from the father’s shaving mug, over the neck and chest. A verdict of death from toxic absorption caused by scalds was returned.

MUSIC TEACHERS. PALMERSTON X., Jan. 22. The Conference o-f the Society of Professional teachers of music, referred of the registration Board a remit that the conference be asked to exl).oss an opinion what degrees and diplomas be recognised by the society. The conference resolved it would be advisable to have a music week throughout he Dominion possibly in May next, the Committee to report on a suitable scheme. 1 The next conference will be held at Christchurch. PALMERSTON NORTH, Jan. 22. The Conference of Music Teachers discussed the Auckland remit concerning the question of organising the examinations throughout the Dominion by the New Zealand examining body. The opinion w*s expressed that such a proposal was premature. Dr ala way (Dunedin) said he would lead a campaign for the abolition of . all examinations, and should fight most strenuously against furthejr ones. Chairman Parker supported the examinations, recalling the good the early examinations had done, which was simply incalculable. The discussion ended when it was decided the time was, n'ot opportune for Dominion examinations.

BYRD EXPEDITION

SUPPLY SHIP SAILS FOR BASE,

DUNEDIN, Jan. 20

The Byrd Antarctic supply ship, Eleanor Bolling, sailed from Dunedin to-day for the Bay of Whales. She will pick up the City of New York before reaching the Barrier, and the two vessels will negotiate the ice together. On arrival ait the base Commander Byrd and the members “of the ice party will: be embarked, and the expedition should reach Dunedin, if not enclosed in the ice, about the second week in March.

SIR JOSEPH WARD,

ARRIVAL AT ROTORUA

ROTORUA, Jan. 22

Sir Joseph Ward arrived at midday by train. He left for Princess Gate Hotel immediately. Sir Joseph stod the journey from Wellington very well, sleeping throughout.

DRUNKEN LORRY DRIVER.

MARION, Jan. 22.

Being found drunk in charge of a lorry Alfred James Johnston, a well known farmer, was convicted _ and fined £5 and prohibited, the license not being endorsed.