TELEGRAMS

Evening Post, Volume LXXXVII, Issue 148, 24 June 1914, Page 3

TELEGRAMS

< «<«•— (rKESS ASSOCIATION.) TEACHERS' CONDITIONS DEPUTATIONS TO MEMBERS OF PAfiLIAMENT. AUCKLAND, 23rd June. In view of the promise made by the Minister of Education to introduce a new Education Bill early in the Parliamentary session, a deputation arranged for by the Auckland Educational Institute waited on the Auckland members of Parliament, "this afternoon, on the eve of their departure for Wellington. Mr. T. W. Wells, who spoke on behalf of the teachers, urged that a council of education should be set up, as recommended by the Education Commission. He also said that teachers would like to see the number of boards reduced, as it was very difficult for a teacher fiom one board to secure employment under another. Four or five boards should bo sufficient. The extension of school committee areas and the introduction of a Dominion system of promotion in grading were suggested. An improved staffing was aslced for, and also the reduction of the number of scholars taught by each teacher. The claims of teachers for an increase in salaries were also advanced by Mr. Wells. WOODVILLE DEPUTATION. WOODVILLE, 23rd June. A deputation of Woodville and district teachers waited on Mr. J. H. Escott, M.P., this afternoon, to air grievances regarding salaries, removal expenses, promotions, and staffing. The principal speakers were Messrs Stevenson, Hoult, Mayo, Murphy, and Cartwright. They stressed the point that Government servants in other Departments were better treated, though subjected to less mental strain. A big complaint also was that no removal expenses were allowed. Mr. Es,cott expressed pleasure at meeting tho teacheu and hearing their grievances, for he took a.-, great interest in educational matters. He realised that they had grievances, and that it was right and proper they should ventilatethem, and he would do all in his power to assist them. He advised more vigorous action ttfrough their instituteo, and hoped, at their next meeting, he would be able to congratulate them on having had their wrongs righted. MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE PORTER COMMITTED FOR TRIAL. AUCKLAND, 23rd June. The charge of manslaughter preferred against William Donaldson, the poiter in charge of the Whaugamarino Station on the date of the Main Trunk railway smash, was heard at the Police Court to-day. The evidence given was almost identical to that given at the inquest concerning the death of the victims of the disaster. Donaldson pleaded not guilty, reserved his defence, and was committed to the Supreme Court for trial. LABOUR UNION BALLOT WESTPORT, 23rd June. At a ballot the Westporfc Labour Union decided, by a majority of 15 votes, to adhere to the Federation of Labour j by a majoiity of two votes to withdraw from tho Social Democratic Party ; and by a majority of three votes to withdraw from the Maoriland Worker. DEARER HAIRCUT , c> At a meeting of Wellington hairdressers, held at the Trades Hall on Monday evening, it was decided to iix tho following scale of prices, the same to take effect from Ist July :—Haircutting and beard-trimming, Is 3d ; shampooing. Is; razor-setting, Is; haircutting, 9d ; bcaid-trimming. shaving, singeing, 6d each; neck-shaving, 3d. It was also decided to form a- hairdressers aid tobacconists' association, and the following were appointed a committee to frame rides, etc., and report to a meeting to be held on Monday, 6th July :— • Me&srp. Corneal, Edginton, Turner, Moutell, Cusack, Downs, Walsh, Berman, Howe, and Osborne. Mr. J. Berman was appointed acting-secretary. The above change, a hairdresser informed a Post reporter to-day, practically meau6 an all-round increase of 50 per cent on the basis of a sixpenny haircut. It is understood that no change will bo made in those establishments which are now charging higher prices than under the old tariff. '