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Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2764, 6 May 1916, Page 6

The Royal Commission on Paper 'animals to the public to observe strict economy in the use of stationery, wrapping'paper of all kinds,; cardboard boxes, and paper-made receptacles of all kinds (writes a London correspondent under date of March 24): Yho commission further urges'upon the public and public authorities to save waste-paper of every description, schemes for the collection of which are being organised by trade collectors, municipal bodies, and other agencies'in many parts of the country. The quantity of such materials, '. waste-paper; rags, '■ etc., which may lie collected, is very great, and will go far to replace the 6hortago of imported materials. Particularly business men are asked .to dispose of account books, vouchers, and similar goods which it may bo no longer necessary to keep for the purpose, of reference. The commission hope that all classes of the community will, in the national interest, do whatever may. be possible to minimise the grave inconvenience which must follow the necessary'■interference with the paper trade of the country. On tho vexed question of the supply of water to primary schools, tho replies received I'.V tho' 'Auckland Education Board to the circular which it; forwarded to local ; bodies show that tlie Epsom Road Board, Hamilton Borough Council, Pacroa, Borough Council, and Waihi Borough Council liavo either given water free or at urcatly reduced prices. Pukckohe and To Aroha Borough Councils gave reasons why they cannot makiv any concession, and the Education Board has decided to asi them to reconsider tho .mutter'.