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Pinching in trot alleged

Finish of the St Clair Handicap at Forbury Park Trotting Club's winter meeting, Dunedin. — Otago Witness, 12.5.1925 Cecil B. DeMille creation The Forbury Park Trotting Club forwarded to the New Zealand Trotting Association details of the inquiry held at the conclusion of the St Clair Handicap at its recent meeting into the driving of Money Spider by William Grant. The chief stipendiary steward stated when Money Spider was in front of Sunny Jim it looked as if Grant pulled in, or there was not room, and Sunny Jim had to pull out and come on the outside. Mr Fogg, one of the stewards, said he had no doubt that Money Spider pinched Sunny Jim. After discussion it was decided to fine Grant the maximum amount of £25. An amendment that he be suspended for six months was lost. After a brief discussion the board decided to send the case back to the Forbury Club, with an expression of its opinion that on the evidence submitted the fine was not sufficient punishment. To-night "The Ten Commandments" will make its final appearance at the Empire and Octagon Theatres. The picture is one which should be seen by all, as it is probably the first film production based on the history contained in the Old Testament. What is more, it gives a vivid representation of the idea conveyed in the simple language of the Bible and the divine miracles wrought during that period. The power of God is seen in the raging tempest and His anger is shown by the lightning with which the Israelites are stricken when they worship the golden calf. Following the prologue, an up-to-date story develops, showing that the Ten Commandments still wield an awful power against transgressors. It is all well told and gives a strong impression of reality. Wānaka could unseat Queenstown Realising the necessity of better transport facilities on Lakes Wanaka and Hawea, a Dunedin syndicate recently placed an order with Mr for two very fine speedy launches, just under the 40-foot class, powered with 24-horsepower engines and capable of a speed of 13 knots. The boats are being built to Government standard, designed by Mr McPherson, so that tourists and all who travel by them can be assured of every comfort. Both boats are well advanced, and one will be launched early next month, and the other a few weeks later. A Dunedin resident who recently returned from a tour of the Cold Lakes region stated that Wanaka bids fair to outstrip Queenstown as a holiday resort. With the beautiful commodious hotel recently built, the splendid motor service now available at reasonable fares, and with the new launch service on the lake, tourists will be able to view the scenic wonders of Wanaka, which must be seen to be appreciated. The round trip extends from Pembroke to the head of Lake Wanaka, thence across the neck to Lake Hawea, thence by launch again down to the accommodation house, which the syndicate is erecting on the shore of the lake, having acquired 150 acres of land there. It takes two to tango Indignation is being expressed by women because the annual report by Dr Fox to the North Canterbury Hospital Board laid the blame for the spread of venereal disease on women rather than on men. Various organisations have taken exception to the statement, and have written to the board which considered the letter to-day. The Women's Branch of the Social Hygiene Society expressed the society's disapproval of the report. "Is it just or correct," asked the society, "to lay all blame on the younger of the two guilty parties? Have the men no moral responsibility?" — ODT, 21.5.1925 Compiled by Peter Dowden