"TRINITY OF WELCOME."

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 95, 23 April 1928, Page 5

"TRINITY OF WELCOME."

ARBITRATION COURT CEREMONY. EMPLOYERS* REPRESENTATIVE^ At the opening of the Arbitration Court session in Auckland to-day, Mr. G. T. Booth, the new representative of the employers, was welcomed by both legal and industrial interests. Mr. 8. E. Wright, secretary of the Employers' Association, expressed a welcome to Mr. Booth, whose appointment, he said, it was hoped would be beneficial to the cause of industry and of industrial peace. Mr. R_ McYeagh voiced the cordial welcome of the Bar. by whose members, he said, it was felt 'that Mr. Booth's services would be instrumental in securing judicial and impartial decisions. Mr. A. Rosser. in the interests of Labour, completed the trinity of welcome. Referring to the industrial conference in Wellington to discuss matters connected with the Arbitration Court, Mr. Rosser expressed the wish that if the system were altered it would still be mandatory and not optional. Oood wishes from the La Hour Department were also expressed to Mr. Booth, who in his reply promised careful and impartial consideration of all questions before the Court. He said his exj>erience of industrial affairs had extended over practically his whole life. "I hope Mr. Booth's career on the Bench will be lontr and honourable, and . productive of good results for all."' said !Mr. .Justice Frazer. the presiding judge. Fixtures were made, but no cases will be heard until Thursday. Mr. Justice fraser will preside at a meeting of the ; Transport Appeal Board to-morrow, and •no hu«ine«<- will l»e done on Anzac Day. .The Court will 1*- in Auckland till ' I May and will open at Hamilton the | , following clay. J Commenting on the large amount of 1 siness. hi» Honor humorously <»Ven cd : j "Auckland people mu-i have thought I there would be no Arbitration l oui t I after this sitting. I notice thai in spite jof demands from »oine quarters for the I abolition of the C ourt, there is an ' increasing demand for our time. 1 don't know what thev will do when tlicv <*et 'jrid of us." " " c

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