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Evening Post, Volume LXXI, Issue 90, 17 April 1906, Page 4

To-day the annual examinations of l(he New Zealand Pharmacy Board are being heldi throughout New Zealand. Tha Wellington candidates are sitting in the National Mutual Life Association buildings. , A conference of representatives of painters' unions throughout New Zealand was opened at the Wellington Trades Hall this morning. The object of the gathering is to organise a federation for the colony, and the order paper sets out the rules and conditions under which a comprehensive association can be formed. The delegates present included Messrs. P. Byrch (chairman, Auckland, with proxies for New Plymouth and Wanganui), J. H. liiggins (Palmerston North), J. Donaldson (Timaru), A. Hart .(Christchurch), G. Cook (Napier), F. Webb (Gisbome), J. M. Campbell (Nelson), and F. Reyling (Wellington). A representative of the Post was informed that Dunedin was temporarily standing out of the proposed federation, but it was thought that the southern centre would come in eventually. In reply to a question whether any* recent happenings had prompted the unions' leaguing movement, a delegate said that the projected federation had grown out of a general desire for unity, on the principle of tho moro unity the more strength. Other tradesmen, and employers also, had banded themselves into colonial federations, and the painters considered that they could advantageously copy the example of other workers. Moreover, with a New Zealand federation they would have the convenience- of awards binding on the whole colony. J*3ws to hand by the San Francisco mail states thab the misery and suffering in tho famine districts in Japan has been slightly relieved by prompt aid from domestic and foreign sources. The authorities am trying (saj's a despatch dated Tokio, 25th MaTch) to provide work for the able-bodied, but the extent of the work is inadequate; and tens of thousands are still on the verge of starvation. Many parents are parting from their children, sending them to already crowded Okayama orphanage. Among the children who have arrived was a girl, six years old, who was found treasuring a package of dirty old newspapers. On examination the package was found to contain a, postal card with the address of the parents of the child, who had been told to mail a card upon her arrival at her destination. The severity of the suffering undergone by the children is clearly depicted in the faces of those who are compelled to part from their homes, where the food consists of flour mixed with straw and weeds. The Government has remitted the land-tax in the famine districts, but this (adds the despatch) will not afford immediate relief. LibeTal contributions from American sympathisers are already effective. A cpnference of delegates from the Methodist f oung Women's Bible Classes •held here during Easter week resulted in the formation of a New Zealand Methodist Young Women's Bible Class Union. Many centres have their unions, onebeing formed in Wellington some few months ago. It was then determined to hivite delegates from all parts of New Zealand, nnd thirty-six responded to tihe invitation. The session was presided over by Miss Hayes, who was unanimously elected fir&t president of the New Zealand Union. Interesting papers were read and discussed. At Wesley Church on Friday a service was held, addresses being given by the B^ev. H. L. Blamires, Mi£& Hayes, *nd the Rev. Porter. Saturday was devoted to the entertainment of the visitors. A ladies' cricket match, Wellington v. Christchurch, resulted in the defeat of the latter. In the evening the city was visited by the members, chaperoned by Mrs. Ralph. The Young Women's Union were entertained by the Young Men's Union at their camp at the Hutt on Monday. Mr. J. Hume Cook, member of the Commonwealth House of Representatives, recently wrote to a Parliamentary officer in Wellington asking for information in regard to the date of, the first Labour members' entry in Parliament, Labour members in the Ministry, number of Labour members in the present Parliament, and also asking for a list of measures initiated by labour members, passed, and carried into law. This letter (says the Otago Daily Times) was referred to Mr. J. F. Arnold, M.H.R. for Dunedin South, who, in the course of his reply, states that there are only four members of tho New Zealand House of Representatives who are pledged to a Labour platform, and are therefore en.titled to claim to be Labour members. These are, says ilr. Arnold, Messrs. F. G. Allen, Barclay, Arnold, and Millar. In addition, 21 members give a general support to Labour measures — viz., Messrs Barber, Baume, Colvin, Davey, Ell, Guinness, Hanan, Hardy, Hogan, Izard, Kidd, Laurenson, Lawry, R. M'Kenzie, Parata, Sidey, Smith, Stalworthy Tanner and Wilford. The first Labour member was, he thinks, Mr. S. P. Andrews, member for a Christchurch seat, and elected about 1879. K"e\r Zealand never had a Labour member in the Cabinet, unless it bo thft present Premier. In conclusion, Mr. Arnold says he does not know of any measures on Labour matters initiated by a Labour member, passed, and carried into law, but expresses the opinion that that question could be more accurately answered by the Parliamentary officers. Tho volunteers or Wellington City who were in camp at Greytown during Eabtertide returned to Wellington yesterday in excellent spirits. Tho camp has been in every respect a success, and the fact that by starting on tho return journey early in the day Ihb "delays inseparable from night travelling- at holiday time were avoided has been subject for general congratulation. At the camp just concluded a lot of military work was done on Sunday, as result of which Easter .Monday was treated as an offday. Camp was struck early in the morning, and the big guns put on tho train soon after breakfast ; at 1.25 p.m. the train bearing tho whole column moved off, and at 5.10 p.m. tho men weroi landed in Wellington. Superintendent Dawson and the local stationmabter con- j jdderably facilitated tho work of entraining the column. Before tho men marched off from Greytown camp, they \yere addressed by IJieut.-Colond Collins, who complimented them upon their exemplary behaviour throughout the camp, and the manner in which they had carried out their duties. Ho spoke with special appreciation of the prtsenco in camp of the Navals, who had conn to perfect themselves in infantry drill ss an addition to the thorough training they had received in their duties with the big guns. Complimentary reference to tho presence of the I) Battery in tho camp, and of tho Garrison Band — which body did good service work as stretcher bearers, in addition to enlivening tho camp with music — was made, and tho good work done by the Bearer Corps under Surgeon-Captain M'Gavin was also acknowledged. When the camp broke up the several companies gave rousing cheers for tho quartermaster nnd his sergeant, whoso care of the commissariat met with general approval. A public meoting will be hold in tho Oddfellows' Hall, Lower Hutt, to-morrow evening to discuss tho gas loan proposals. Our premises will be open all day tomoivow (Wednesday). Call in and insopcl our special display of golf jcrsej-6 in newest styles at 10s 6d, 11s 6d, to 21s. .Kirj£caldAe.au.d Stain* JLjLriL]^-4dvt 4 ,