EMPLOYERS’ HOPES

Dominion, Volume 29, Issue 195, 15 May 1936, Page 17

EMPLOYERS’ HOPES

Legislation df Labour Government WELLINGTON ASSOCIATION “We have now reached the etage where conditions for trade and industry have improved,” said Mr. H. Mainland, president of the Wellington Employers’ Association, moving the adoption of the report at its annual meeting last night. “The Governments have certainly endeavoured to meet the difficulties by introducing schemes, including the building subsidy scheme, which has assisted the many industries directly and indirectly connected therewith. With the general improvement that is shown in the report, I think the time is not far distant when the Government will require to consider reducing the burden of taxation that is at the present time retarding progress in industry.” Representations had been by the association and by the New Zealand Employers’ Federation to the Government for relief, and they sincerely trusted that the Government would view the effect of the legislation befoie it on the industries of the Dominion as a whole. It was pleasing to note the continued interest in the affairs of the association, and he thanked his co-offlcer s and the staff for their assistance. Apprentices Act. The report stated that the membership had increased by 57 during the year. The financ s of the association had been well maintained, and with increased membership an improvement was anticipated. The restrictions imposed by the Apprentices Act ha.d given rist to much discussion and resentment throughout the year. Representations had been made to the past Government in the hope that the law would be altered to make it possible for employers to take apprentices to the trades, but the Prime Minister had replied that, as the subject was so contentious, the Government had decided not to proceed with amendments prior to the general election. Representations would he made to the present Government.. With a Labour Government in power it was hoped that legislation that would make it possible to employ the full proportion of apprentices to journeymen would be brought down, thus safeguarding industries against a threatened shortage of skilled tradesmen. “FRESH FIELDS” - Another large house witnessed “Fresh Fields” at the Grand Opera House last night. This delightful comedy by Ivor Novello was enthusiastically appreciated, the acting of the cast, especially of the two brilliant New Zealand actresses, Miss Elaine Hamill and Mies Ethel Morrison, calling forth great applause. They, played the parts of two impecunious sisters, Ladv Lillian Bedworthy and Lady Mary Crabbe respectively, in whom were set the hopes of a rather crude Australian family. "Fresh Fields” will be played finally this evening. “Night Must Fall.” In the thrilling and powerful play “Night Must Fall,” which is to he presented by J. C. Williamson’s popular comedy-drama company for six nights and two afternoon performances commencing at the matinee to-morrow at 2.15 theatregoers will see Miss Ethel Morrison and Miss Elaine Hamill in two roles absolutely different from those which they so skilfully portray in . Fresh Fields.” The former humanises With her superb gift of characterisation the changing moods of the tyrant Mrs. Bramson, which provide some of the most powerful scenes in the play, and Miss Elaine Hamill rises to dramatic heights as the hypersensitive,- hysterical Olivia Grayne, niece to Mrs. Brameon. Making his first New Zealand appearance in this play is Mr.- Lloyd Lamble. the. handsome young character actor, who gives a most compelling performance as ‘Boby-bacea Dan. Mr. Lamble is said to limn the moods and traits of his extraordinary character with consummate skill. A very welcome reappearance will be Mr. Campbell Copelin. Mr. Harvey Adams Miss Katie Towers and Miss Enid Hollins have congenial roles. Night Must ball opens with a prologue. The curtain rises on a black-out stage in the centre ot which a spotlight fades in and discloses in silhouette the red-robed figure of the Lonl Chief Justice as he dismisses the appear of “Baby-Face” from bis death sentence. The judge fades again into the darkness and the story of Dan is forthwith unfolded in three thrJIUn g acts. The characterisation of the judge by Mr. Norman Shepherd is said to be one of the outstanding performances in the play. The management desire thin patrons shall be seated by 8 o’clock, as the curtain will rise on the prologue promptly at that hour, and no one can be admitted until its conclusion. Parti culars of plans, etc., will be found in the advertising columns.