General News

Press, Volume CII, Issue 30056, 14 February 1963, Page 12

General News

London View “Many pinstripe-suited Maori professional men carrying umbrellas took part In colourful ceremonies. Some of them are eaid to earn over £lO,OOO yearly. It was estimated that at least 4000 people paid an average of £5 10b each to spend the night under canvas and travel. The Union Jack was hoisted on the exact site of the 1840 treaty, called tour own Runnymede’ by Mr Holyoake. The Maori dancing obviously delighted the Queen.’’—"The Times" report of the Waitangi welcome to the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh. Travelled Mr John Wylie, aged 86. of Camfaualang. Lanarkshire, has established a record by holding a season ticket in the British Railways without a break since 1880—more than 72 years. In that time he travelled 225,000 miles between his home and the centre of Glasgow. As a mark of appreciation the British Railways has given Mr Wylie this year's season ticket free of charge. Though he retired 15 years ago he continues to travel to Glasgow daily to consult books in Russian in the Glasgow Library.—London, Feb. 13. Education Boundaries The Canterbury School Committees’ Association has informed the Education District Boundaries Commission that it sees no need to alter in any way the distriot of the Canterbury Education Board. The association considers that the West Coeat could not economically be a separate education district and, in any case, West Coset committees were content to operate under the Canterbury board. Milford Track A record 2000 persons walked toe Miltord Track last season. end latest indications point to an even greater figure this season. By mldDeceutoer more than 1800 had booked for toe walk, and parties are almost fully reserved through to early Febroary. The season doses on April 3 and just before Chrittmas bookings were fairly light from late February.