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Evening Post, Volume LXIX, Issue 57, 9 March 1905, Page 4

As the result of a collision with a lorry in Cuba-street yesterday morning, part of the front apron of a tramcar w;ts knocked in. The Rev. J. Russell, Chairman of the Petone (School Committee, forwards us a copy of a letter he hits addressed to (he Secretary of tho Wellington Education Board in regard to the difference over the appointment of a teacher. In this letter the Chairman fctatcs that ast one member of the committee is unwilling to lesign, the other menibeis consider no object is to be gained by sending in their individual resignations, and they will theivfoie content themselves with the pioleht they have made. At the same time, with the view of securing that (he spirit of the Act t?hall be complied with in the matter of the appointment of tcachcis, and lo secure that com-niitt-ecs hImII be propery consulted, tho Committee has sent circulars to the various school committees throughout the colonj r , lequestmg their co-operation ia urgiug upon tho Minister for Education the advisablencss of altering tho present condition of things. It is suggested that the Act should bo amended lo provide that all applications (with credentials) for an appointment be submitted to the Committee interested, that the Board should lecommend the names of the two or three applicants it prefers, that in the event of conflict between Board and Committee a conference of representatives of the two should be held, and that, if they fail to agree, the evidence on both sides should be submitted to the Minister for Education or tho Inspector-General for a finul decision. Christchurch Truth reports, that there is trouble amongst the co-operative la- . bourers on tho Wuipara-Cheviot railway works. It appears that a number of these men, hailing from Dunedin, weio to have been paid off on Saturday, but owing, it is alleged, to tho ussibtant engineer missing the train, they were not paid, but wero informed before leaving the works that they would receive payment in town at ten o'clock ou Monday morning. They had to sleep out on Sunday night. On presenting themselves at the Public Works Office, and asking for their mouey, they were informed that thero was none for them. Tho men telegraphed that afternoon to tho engineer in charge, putting the position before him. Tho men, according to Truth, are all able-bodied nnd anxious for woik, bub they are disinclined to work any longer for the wages given them. They allege that they hava wotked on the North Island Main Trunk and the Otago Central, and never aver aged less than 9s per day ; whereas on the Cheviot lino their average per day has been 6s lOd. They had to pay 14s per week for board, and half of their earnings were sent to their wives. With constant work they wero unable to earn anything beyond mere "tucker," as they phrased it. All allege that the in* speclor under whom they worked was far from competent, and fooled them by telling them fust that the work they ■h ere on was contract work, and then that it was day work. They estimate tho work done by them as worth 10s 6d per day. The men, who intended wailing on ' Mr. T. E. Taylor, M.H.R., to put their grievances before him, stnt« ed I hat a number of other men, who came from the North Island Main Truuk works, and who are dissatisfied with the wages on the Cheviot works, intended leaving in a day or two. "Boxing is now firmly established in public estimation, and the sinister opinions as to its future, given expression to at the inception of the Association, show no sign of realisation," says tho Council of tho New Zealand Boxing Association mi the report to be presented afc tho annual meeting of the Association in Christchurch on 6th April. The report continues that it is hoped that a branch of the Arcocintion will bo established in Dunedin before that date. With respect to llnancc, it is stated that as the Council is no longer a promoting body, its chief source of revenue is removed, and tho Centres arc therefore appealed to to assist the Council by conserving their funds. The Centres are also advised to cater generou&ly for novices. The Polico Offences Amendment Act of last session (which provides that no boxing competition or exhibition for which admission, is charged can bo held except under a permit issued to a registered body by tlm Polico Inspector of tho District) is referred to with approval, and it is added that tho Act docs not completely shut out the professional boxer. The professional side of tho sport, the report continues, must eventually receive notice from th« Association, as much good can undoubtedly bo derived from exhibitions by nocredited members of the profession, ko\ the Council has under consideration a project dealing with thnt subject. Tho championships will this year bo held at Brisbane, and it is hoped to send a full New Zealand team. The report concludes by reminding tl\e Centres of the necee* sity for the immediate suppression of any object ionablo features that may appear in the competitions. T,he bjvlunce-sWt shows that the receipts for the year 19041905 amounted to £233 10a 4d, nnd th» expenditure to £56 7s 9d, leaving a credit! balance of £177 2s 7d. Tho assets amount) to £201 2s 7d, and thero «ro no linbilities. Of the receipts, £21 16s 6d was de. rived from the Australasian champion; fihips, and £45 2s lOd from the N«w Zea, land championships. It is estimated that £125 will be required to finance the New Zealand team for Brisbane. The members of tho Wellington Shake* spearian Club have been invited to attend, the elocutionary entertainment to bo given by Madame Nita Steele at tho Girls' lligU School this evening. Owing to tho non-coropletum of Mossrs Hannah and Co.'s new building it is notified that tho opening of tho new military and physical gymnasium of Mr. M. Juriss has been postponed until 25tl| March. Tho annual conforenco of tho Neat Zealand Post and Telegraph Officers' Association will bo oponed in Wellington on Uth April. All cans used by tho Fresh Pood and Ico Co. are thoroughly cleaned and steamed immediately after use. — Advt. Munt, Cottrell, and Co., |«ner»l c&ivj riers, Customs and forwarding agent*' Storago a speciality. Furniture packeA and removed. Office • Quetn'a Cham N b*rs. Tolejjhono No. 23.— Adtt. Furnituro carefully packed and stored by tho New Zealand Express Compauy. Prompt attention to all enquiries, 20, Customhouse-quay. Telephouo 92. Advt. Uncpjallfiod approval from all. Q Smiths lovoly new autumn millinery is now marked off and on view. Our lndv patrons assure iw it is absolutely the prpt, tiest selection thoy havo seen yet, and the l'.noos aro, as übuhl, quite on tho moderate sido. Muffs and fur neckwear in suck varioly as to meet tlio most exacting dip ™n ii lilousoß >» flannel, velvet, and silk, all now, all charming. C. Smith, tho Cash Draper, Cuba-street.— Advt. Tho Cooley estate, Lower Hult, is now oftcred for privMo sale. Thi« block is near (ho Llmwood estato, and a lnrco number of tho sections aro stated lo havo been already sold. Mr. W. B ChonnolU, auctioneer, of Mastorlon, w,U sell on Saturday at 12.30, t . °. . mds Hnl1 ' Martwton, a block of land known aa Cockbum'g estato Tlio property oomprißen ovor 1100 acroa, and has boon subdivided into-small dairy farms and suburban allotment*. Tho whole of this land fervours past has been used for fattening and cropping purpose. Tha