ARE WAITRESSES SHOP ASSISTANTS?

Evening Post, Volume 27, Issue 77, 27 September 1907, Page 5

ARE WAITRESSES SHOP ASSISTANTS?

An information laid by an Inspector of Factories against George Pinnock, of the Trocadero, charging him with having failed to allow certain shop assistants (waitresses) a half-holiday in the week ending 24th August, 1907, was ds cided by Dr. M'Arthur, S.M., this morning, when ho imnosed a fine of £2, with costs. For the defence, saiJ his Worship, it was contended by Mr Herdman that, tho defendant's establishment was not a shop, and that thcreforo tho persons named in the infoi-mu-tion were not shop assistants. Ho further contended thafc upon an examination of tho provisions of tho Act, the establishment did not como under the provisions, but was exempt. 'His Worship said it was given in evidence and admitted by the defendant that, meals were supplied at all hours in the establishment from 6 o'clock a.m. till midaight. The definition of "shop" wat, any building or place in which goods wore kept or exposed 6r offered for sale. Defendant did not come under soctiou 4, and counsel contended that as he supplied lodging as well as moals, lie did not come under section 15. His Worship hold that defendant's establishment was a refreshment room, and did not chance its character by reason of the fact that lodging was supplied. A fine wns inTposed as already staled. On the application of Mi. Herdmau, security for appeal was fixed. Mr. Stout appeared for the proseoulion.

The Victoria College Amateur Athletic Club held its annual meeting thin week, when there was a good attendance of members. Tho report presented mado reforonco to tho fact that the club's rejiresontatives gainod second place in the competition f or the University Athletic Shield last Easter, and ex pressed the hopo that their efforts at Dunedin next Easter would be even more successful. The balance-sheet showed n small credit balance and an excess o£ assets over liabilities. The following officers were elected for the coming season : — President, Professor Mackenzie ; vice-presidents, Members of the Professorial Board and Mr. J. P. Firth; club captain, Mr. G. V. Bogle; committee, Messrs. A. H. Bogle, F. A. Wilson ; lion, treasurer, Mr. A. E. Dobbie; Hon. secretary, My. J. M. Hogben ; auditor, Mr. T. N. Holmden ; delegate to Wellington Centre New Zealand A,A.A U Mj\ J. IVL fiSfibes,