Cromwell Argus, AND NORTHERN GOLDFIELDS GAZETTE. Cromwell, Monday, Aug, 15, 1910

Cromwell Argus, Volume XLI, Issue 2208, 15 August 1910, Page 4

Cromwell Argus, AND NORTHERN GOLDFIELDS GAZETTE. Cromwell, Monday, Aug, 15, 1910

In many respects the lot of the New Zealand teachers Teachers’ is to-day incomSltekaxxeatiox. parably superior to what it was ten years ago. Salaries are higher and more equitable, tenure is more secure, and retiring allowances are reasonably adequate. For this improved state of things teachers realise that they are deeply indebted to Sir Joseph Ward, who lias proved himself a very staunch friend, and to him they look hopefully for an amendment of the Superannuation Act of 1908 to remedy three defects therein Under the Teachers Superannuation Act of 1905 the retiring allowances were practically only half of those allowed by the Act of 1908 Those teachers who retired under the Act of 1905 are therefore receiving little more than half of the allowances received by men of equal service who retired under the Act of 1908. This injustice was, we are quite sure, unintentional on the part of those who framed the latter Act, and it is to be hoped steps will be taken to remove this inequality by making the Act of 1908 apply to the former as from Ist January, 1911. The cost would be small and a rapidly vanishing one, Again, the Act of 1908

removed from the Superannuation Board the right to admit, under conditions framed by that holy, teachers who had not elected to become contributors to the fund prior to June 1905, with the result that teachers who ate now willing to become contributors as original members find that the doors are for ever closed on them. Some of these are petitioning Parliament for an amendment of the Act that will enable them to Income members on payment of arrears of contributions together with intei esc at the rate of four percent. This seems a reasonable proposition, and in the interest of education generally should, we think, Unprovided for. A fund subsidise 1 by the state to the extent of ,£7003 a year sh mid not be close 1 to any member of the service in whose interest the fn id is estiblished. fn the early part of this year the N.Z. E locational Institute and the contributors to the Fund passed unanimous motions in favor ol these amendments and we heartily commend them to the favorable consideration of the Premier, Anither point in which amendment is desirable is the retiring age, especially of fern lies. We hope, to see the present indefiniteness in this respect remove 1 and the age of retirement mule mandatory at sixty-five and fifty-live for males and females respectively.

Attention is directed to the sections for lease at Nevis and Bannockburn, advertised in this issue by the Otago Land Board. The Methodist Ladies'’Guild intend holding their annual Sale of "Work in the Hall on Saturday evening, September 10 th. A meeting of the Hawea Sporting Club is called for Saturday evening, when all interested are requested to attend. Important business is to be considered, relating to the position of the club under the proposed new law that is likely to be passed this session. The Guardian Assurance Fire and Accident Company, which is and exceptionally prosperous concern, notifies they have appointed Mr E. Murrell agent for this district, from whom any particulars as to rates can be obtained. The Lowburn choir, which recently rendered the Service of Song “ The Battle of Life,” at Lowburn, are to repeat it in the Metho list Church, Cromwell, on Tuesday evening, 23rd inst. Anyone requiring first-class fruit trees should interview Mr J. Mackenzie early regarding the undelivered consignment fro n the famous Two Biys nursery, which are for sale a bargain. Specif I attention is directed to the important saie of, superior furniture on account of Mr A. R. Porteous. at the Bank of New Zealand on Friday at 2 p.m., sharp. Toe suite of furniture is an exceptionally line one, also several other pieces of good furniture. The secretary of the Settlers Delegates has received the following reply from the Commissioner of Crown Lands in connection with the subdivision of the balance of the NOrthburn and Morven Hills runs. “ I have to advise you that: the two subdivisions of Northburu and two of Morven Hills now held by Dalgety and Co, will be offered as small grazing runs probably in November next. Sale plans are now in course of preparation.” Those who enjoy a popular evening’s amusement especially in the juvenile line can confidently look forward to the anmul entertainment by thejoupils and ex-pupils of the Cromwell Convent School, to be held on Wednesday evening, The concert is held earlier on this occasion than formcly, owing to the examinations, but the pupils have had a thorough training and promise to excel themselves in a varied programme which will be equally interesting. The door prize is a handsome hau l painted mirror a splendid work, and is at present on view in Mr G. Stumbles window. We feel safe in predicting a record attendance and a satisfied audience. ’ It is with regret that we have to record the death on Tuesday last of Mr Edward 'Barnes, a very old resident of this district, at the age of 7<S years. The deceased is still another of the fast diminishing band of old miners, who did so much for the development of New Zealand and Otago in particular. In the early days of reefing in Otago, deceased was employed for y, number of years at Bendigo and ou the Carrick, and later for a very lengthy period was in the employ of the Cromwell Borough Council, and in his various positions was well-known and uuiversa’ly respected. He leaves a grown up family of six girls and three boys to mourn his loss, his wife having predeceased him about nineteen years ago. The body was interred in the Old Cemetery on Thursday last in the presence of many old friends, a short service being previously conducted in the Anglican Church, the Rev. Fitehett officiating.. Quite a large number accepted the invitation of the Loyal Cromwell Lodge M.U.T.0.0.F. to their Harmony Social on Friday evening, and the first couple of hours were spent in games etc, songs being also rendered in an excellent manner by Misses "White and M. Thomas. Messrs I). Jolly and S. Stephens, Mr J. Edwards playing the accompaniments. The ladies responded liberally with baskets and the refreshments handed round were duly appreciated. Dancing afterwards proceeded merrily until the small hours of the morning. Mr F. Partridge, being up to his usual form on the new piano, and was assisted by Mr T. Blaekie, violin. Messrs Jolly and Smart acted as i M’s.C.

Agent wanted for insurance- company. | Tenders invited for the re-instating of j the Welcome Home Hotel. Tenders are invited for formation of an asphalt tennis court at Pembroke. ' Mr W. T. May notifies he has pur- , chased the wheelwright and. Blacksmith- < ing business of Mr H. Paitt, and that patrons can rely on the best of work- ; manship. Mr May is well known < throughout the district as a first class 1 tradesman. 1 < Seed Potatoes!— We have the fol- ■ lowing on hand and to arrive, and shall j be pleased to hook orders : British r Queen, Kobin Adair, Sutton’s Abund- ■( ance, Up-to-Date, St Lawrence Kidney, ' etc, —H, Bowxe, Cromwell.; ' \