LOCAL AND GENERAL

Dominion, Volume 15, Issue 182, 29 April 1922, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Postal authorities have received advice from Sydney that the Moeraki left at 4 p.m. on April 27 for Auck-; land.' She carries 51 bags of mails from Australia, 319 from the United Kingdom, and *2O paXcl receptacles for Wellington. In reply to a question as to /whether it was true that children were not being admitted to the hospital, the medical superintendent (Dr. Macdonald. Wilson) informed the bpard on Thursday that children under fourteen years of age were not admitted as visitors, it being undesirable for children to wander about the medical wards. It was decided by tho City Council on Monday evening that steps be taken to have section 113 of the Municipal Corporations Act, 1920, amended to permit local authorities to establish accident funds to cover employees fcr whose accidents they would be liable under the Workeis’ Compensation Act. When the visitors to the farmers’ ■ school ati the Central Development Farm at Weraroa were being received nt tho Levin Dairy Factory yesterday, Mr. J. B. Brown, chairman of directors, took the opportunity of urging upon all dairy farmers the importance of supporting the dairy produce pool which was in course of formation. He said that it was only by this means that they could hope to stabilise the market. Ho announced that the latest news from Aon’-e was to the effect that the dairy prodiite market was still firming, and there was every prospect of its holding up. | There is a strong infusion ef new, blood in the naw executive of the Wellington R.S.A. It cWitains six new members. The newly-clccted body comprises three colonels, seven lawyers, and two accountants. There is a. new president, vice-president, and treasurer. Three hundred and eleven votes were cast in the postal ballot out of a membership 0f2400. The result of six months’ operations of the municipal motor bus service in Palmerston North, is a loss of £l4OO. 'Mr. H. W. Kersley presided at the weekly intercessory service held in the Concert Chamber between 12.30 p.m. and 1.30 p.m. yesterday. Prayers were offered by Major Burton (of the Salvation Army), and Messrs. Kersley and Pennington. Scriptural readings were given by Messrs. Barron, R. H. Webb, and James Hislop. Several hymns were devoutly sung, the service concluding with the National Anthem. The following have been elected directors of the Wellington Rotary Club: Messrs. J. W. Carr, D. A,. Ewen, W. E Herbert, and C. C. Odlin.

Returned soldiers who were granted the concession of the accountants’ preliminary test are notified in another column that the privilege will be cancelled 'unless they succeed in passing three subjects of the New Zealand Society’s examination by November, 1922. Probably one of the pithiest judgments ever given by the Court of Appeal was that delivered yesterday morning in the case of a solicitor, alluded to as'“T.,” who was suspended from practice for two years, and ordered to pay the sum of £l5 15s. costs to the Law Society. Last night a waterside worker named Michael Barrow, 49 years of age, married, living in Elizabeth Street, was working at the s.s. Durham when the derrick carried away, and as it passed Borrow. the heel of the derrick caimht his hand and inflicted a severe wound. The injury was attended to at the Hospital, and the patient is not likely to suffer any permanent disablement. The financial statement presented to the meeting of the Wellington War Relief Association, yesterday showed that during the' month the income had been £626, and the expenditure £ll6B. Balances at-the bank totalled £3127, and investments, '£41,523. ‘ Accounts amounting' to £270 were passed for payment. The Tramways Band will play at Lyall Bay to-morrow afternoon.

The Hospital Board has given authority for the planting of one thousand piiius insignis and fort/ pohutakawa trees in tho grounds of the new fever hospital on the crest of the hill at the back of the rest of the hospital buildings. Uniformity of administration of Dominion -war relief funds was considered by the executive of the War Belief Association yesterday. An opinion was received from the Auckland body, that societies now assisting fit mon should agree to extend assistance only to sick and wounded soldiers and their dependants, and the dependants of soldiers killed in action or died of wounds.; After a brief discussion it was decided to adhere to past policy, of considering every application on its merits, whether the candidate was discharged fit or unfit from the Army.

*. : Eastbourne progresses. At the Borough Council meeting last night the Mayor (Mr. Mather) stated that the Harbour Board had notified him that plans were being prepared for additions to the Itona Bay wharf, and that work might be proceeded with in the near future. The building permits for the month totalled fourteen, at a total cost of £3691. During, the month the Duchess carried 42,967 passengers, and the Cobar 28,774.

“The manner in which the people of New Zealand observed 2(*zac, Day was a complete vindication of the action of the Government in declaring the day a close holiday,” said Mr. W. Perry (retiring president) at the annual meeting of the. Returned Soldiers’ Association last night. Mr. Perry added that a sum of £l4OO was taken for the sale of poppies on Poppy Day. A member voiced regret at the fact that hundreds of people were unable to gain admission to the Anzac Day services at the Town Hall, and urged that dual services be held in future. The proposal was warmly commended by the president, who exnressed his regret at tile disappointment many naxt-of-kin of deceased soldiers experienced. ,

It was reported at yesterday’s meeting of the Board of Governors of the Boys’ and Girls’ Colleges that a member of the Girls’ College staff, Miss Airini Pope, had gained first-class honours in botany in the University examinations. Six pupils passed the first section of the 8.A.., four the second section, and seven the full B.A. degree. One gained , the first section of the LL.B., and one the second section. One passed the final section of the B.Sc., two gained diplomas to home scienc'e, and one in home scien ,>e. One (Phyllis Mather) completed the M.B. Ch.B., and one (Hilda Heine) gained a senior scholarship in German and English.

“Will there be any reduction in workers’ tram tickets when the bonus is reduced by 135.?” asked Councillor T. Forsyth at the City Council meeting on Thursday evening. This sally on the .part of Councillor Forsyth created a roar' of laughter, as the speaker and the Labour members are generally opposite .in 'their views. Councillor C. Hi Chapman jumped to his feet to speak, but Councillor Forsyth ' reminded that member that hisremark was addressed to the Mayor, whereupon the volatile Labour member subsided. The Mayor .was not “on to the joke” ; he did not know of any reduction of 13s: “It is' the proposed reduction , of the bonus now being considered by the Arbitration Court,” said Councillor Forsyth seriously.- His Worship’did not know that there was any relation between the -wage bonus and the price of 'tram tickets. Even Councillor Fraser laughed, as Councillor Forsyth gravely resumed-his seat. As some fault had been found with the ..pupils of the Wellington Girls’ College being asked to participate in an Anzac service last Monday, instead of the next day. the principal. (Miss McLean) reported .to yesterday’s- meeting of the Board- of .Governors, .that, owing to the cessation, of the tram services, it was only possible for the whole school to attend on the Monday.

The annual general meeting of the St. John Ambulance Association, Wellington Centre, will be held in the Concert Chamber, Town Hall, on May 4. at 8 p.m., when medallions and cer< tificatcs earned during the year will be presented. A meeting of the committee cf the Wellington branch of the New Zealand Forestry League was held on Thursday. Sir John Luke presided, and ‘.those present were Miss E. Richardson, Alessrs. T, Ward, C. N. Gillespie, L. J. AVatkin; D. R. Hoggard. T. J. Righton, F. Vosseler, Dr. Hardwicke Smith, and Mr. Fred. Pirani (secretary). Air. Ward produced a plan of the area beyond Day’s Bay it was proposed to ask the City Council to acquire, and explained the position to those present. It was decided that the members of the committee meet the' Reserves Committee of' the council when a date for the interview has. been fixed. The question of- presenting afilm of New Zealand forests and the operations being carried on was referred to a committee. Aliss Richardson directed ,tho committee's attention to the destruction of young timber at Trentham being carried.out by the prisoners there to obtain-posts aiul rails, and a committee comprising Aliss Richardson, Afessre. Hoggard, Ward, and Dr. Smith, was appointed to, follow the matter up. ■ ■

On tlie motion of Councillor AL F. Luckie, the City Council on Thursday expressed the keen appreciation of theservices which had been rendered to the city by Air. James Doyle late sanitary inspector, who had filled many positions, and had always, performed his duties fearlessly and with the utmost impartiality and justice. Councilor I/. McKenzie also added a meed of‘praise to Air. Doyle, who was, with one exception, the only officer who was with the council in the old building. He referred to their friend, Air. James Ames. Both had rendered most faithful service to the council, and deserved all praise.

A special general meeting of the Star Boating Club was held last evening, when some forty members attended, Mr. A. D. Bayfield presiding. It was decided to hold a smoke concert at an early date and present tire trophies won during the season at the gathering, the house committee being entrusted with the arrangements. The advisability of holding the annual ball was discussed, and the chib oncers and the following members were appointed a committee to carry it out: —Messrs. A.'D. Bavfield. R. W. Fenton, E. Deihl, D. McGrath, R. Wakelin, and I. G. Hartl The advisability of selecting the crews for the Murphy Shield contest in time to enable them to be trained efficiently was fully dealt with, and a recommendation to the general committee to go into the question was adopted, as well as a proposal in reference to tho club blazers. Tho meeting was a most cordial on«. .many grievances being ventilated, and tnembers obtaining explanations on some questions it was desirable in tho interests of the club to thoroughly understand. The Works Committee reported to the City Council on Thursday evening that they have under consideration certain sections of the Housing Amendment Act, 1921-22, and will bring down for the consideration of the council suggestions ■in connection therewith at the next meeting. The world is waiting for the man with ideas. And often the simplest inventions are the most, useful and the most lucrative. Your idea may be very valuable. Get it protected by Patent Rights. For advice about patents consult Henrv Hughes, Ltd., 157 Featheriton Street, Wellington.—Adrt