A New Zealander in Sydney Town

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 998, 14 June 1930, Page 28

A New Zealander in Sydney Town

THE SUH’S Sydney Correspondent SYDNEY, June 4. The New Governor’s Arrival

It ivas believed tliat tlie successors ' to Sir Dudley and Lady de Chair would have an exceedingly difficult task. The new Governor and his lady, however, have made a particularly pleasing impression. The official landing of Sir Philip and Lady Game was made from the flagship Australia. Thus they had the assistance of Rear Admiral Evans, an exceedingly popular personality in Sydney circles, for their debut. The Vice-Regal party, including Lady Game's secretary and old friend, Miss Crowdy, and the Governor’s natty little Air Force aide, were transferred from the Moldavia immediately on arrival In the harbour. Sir Philip and Ladv Game have three children. Philip, the eldest son, is to attend Sydney University. Cranbrook School has been selected for David, the second son. Rosemary, the eigh-year-old daughter, is already at work at a school at Double Bay. It would appear, therefore, that the Games are likely to be closely associated with Sydney. It is some years since State Government. House has hud inmates quite so young as Miss Rosemary Game. Hospital For the Premier At the close of the session.- toward the middle of the month, the Premier, Mr. Bavin, is to enter hospital. It is probable that he will remain there for at least a month. The trouble is reported to be an internal growth. Although little has been published about the state of Mr. Bavin's health, it is well known that there is considerable concern in the party. Should the Premier not be able to lead it at the State elections toward the end of the year, it will be little short of a calamity for the National Party. Despite : the unpopularity of the Government , the honesty of the Premier is-- univer- | sally recognised. Opponents respect - b - im even if they do not like his methods. Finding even a temporarv successor to Mr. Bavin would be an j extremely difficult task. The only man , I can think of for the moment would be the Treasurer, Mr. Stevens. As a •politician he would hardly be a success for the simple reason that he nas had no political experience apart

from what he has gained in this, his first and only Parliament. “The Benson Murder Case” It is a distinctly uncanny feling to sit in a theatre and watch and hear on the screen a person one has known in real life. I had that experience a: the Capitol Theatre this morning. The picture was “The Benson Murder Case,” in which. Miss Beatty plays, very successfully, a lovelorn dowage I said that her “extraordinary” luck had held to her in Hollywood. After seeing Miss Beatty’s first talkie one came to the conclusion that it was noi so much luck after all —as far as her work w*as concerned. Her performance was that of a capable actres? whose technique was beyond reproach. If the New Zealander had no: possessed the ability she would never have penetrated the inner Hollywood circle in these few short That slightly metallic inflexion in her voice was not exaggerated in recording, as one might have imagined to be the case; rather was it softened the process. The Birthday Honours Curiously enough, although the Town Clerk, Mr. Layton, received a C.B.E. in the Birthday list, there was nothing in it for his chief, the ChieCity Commissioner, Mr. When it was whispered abroad tha: one knighthood had been sought for New South Wales, Mr. Garlick was a popular favourite for the honour. TM» fell, however, to Mr. Justice Gordon The award was the usual one that m* variably follows a judge into retirement. . Mr. Layton is one of the bestknown of Sydney citizens. Dappeb ’well-dressed, an excellent raconteur, he has invested his room at the Town Hall with considerably more dignity than previously existed iu certain other quarters in the building. No one will begrudge Mr. Layton his C.B.E. The other recipient of this honour was Mr. Julian Ashton, the veteran lather of art in Sydney. Jukan Asbtoa was the first teacher of importance from whom the late George Lambert received instruction. Only a few weeks ago wfien in the studio of A.R.A., I noticed the extreme solicitude Mr. Lambert showed for Mr. Ashton’s comfort. And when a photo* graph was taken of the Henry Lawson memorial group, upon which tb« sculptor was engaged at the time o* his death, he insisted that Ashton should occupy *the only a’vai*'able chair and fill the place of honour. ERIC RAMSDEN.