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Evening Post, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 148, 24 June 1915, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL A sitting of tho North Island Railway Appeal Board will be held at 10 o'clock to-morrow morning. The Minister for Education (Hon. J. Allen) will perform the opening ceremony in connection with the new school at Brittomart-street at 11 a.m. on Tuesday next. The Mayor (Mr. J. P. Luke) will be present, beeides numerous other public men. In addition to his bequests of £500 for the provision of Christmas cheer for the children in Wellington Hospital and •£500 for a cot in the Children's Hospital, the late Mr. Allan Maguiro left £500 for the purchase and installation of stained glaes windows in St. Mark's Church. "All men of suitable age should register,'' said the Prime Minister yesterday, in a brief reference to the war. He repeated the advice which has been given by the Minister of Defence in regard to registration. The desire is to have the names enrolled, so that there will be a minimum loss of time if any need arises to increase, suddenly, the numbers to be drafted to Trentham. Mr. Massey expressed pleasure at the number of farmers' sons who had joined the forces. Sons of many of his personal friends had enlisted, and altogether the list waa very satisfactory. Though New Zealand may not be able to make explosives for Britain, this young country is able to send other Very important munitions of war — meat, cheese, and other food. _ But there is a possibility that the enlistment of farm hands for service at (the front will eventually limit production in tho primary industries. This subject was mentioned by a Post representative to the Prime Minister, and Mr. Massey replied that the case was difficult. The men from the farms had proved themselves exceedingly valuable abroad, for they were of the "handy" order. They were accustomed to ' implements of various kinds, and this experience was very valuable in certain field operations. When such men offered their services to the country these were accepted, of course. Up to the present the shortage of labour had not been felt to any extent in country districts, but, with a continuance of recruiting in rural areas, a problem might arise for the farmers in the future. Unfortunately, it was not easy to replace the absent farm hands. Their work could not be done, at short notice, by, unskilled men from the cities. Farming was now such a scientific occupation that workers had to be carefully trained in the various branches. A special sitting of the Arbitration Court was held to-day for the' purpose of finally considering a compensation claim brought by Alfred Jensen, wharf labourer, against the Huddart Parker Company, Ltd. The claim arose out of an accident on, 29th April. 1914, when plaintiff, while working on the Ulimaroa, was knocked over by a sling of cargo, and somewhat severely injured. _ Evidence was heard at the last sitting of the Court, and doctors differed as to the possible result of the injuries. The claim was made on -the basis of total incapacitation, whereas medical evidence called by the defendant company was to the effect that plaintiff would recover within six months. The Court then decided to secure the evidence of Dr. Truby King as referee. Dr. King stated that plaintiff was suffering from neurasthenia, and should recover some t,ime aft^r the settlement of the claim. On the other hand, it was possible ho would never completely recover .his health. The President (Mr. Justice Stringer) said that the Court was of opinion that the man would be fairly treated if allowed £150 in addition to those weekly payments which had been made by the company since the accident. Judgment was entered accordingly, with costs £10 10s and witnesses' expenses, to be fixed by the Clerk of Awards. Mr. P. J. O'Regan appeared for plaintiff and Mr. T. Neave for the defendant comI pany. Loose covers to be effective must fit well. Kirkcaldie and Stnins's loose covers, in addition to perfect fit, express a superiority of fabric and beauty of design, whilst prices are distinctly low. —Advt. For Camp Life. — Has your soldier friend a sleeping bag? Just inspect our khaki, blanket-lined bag at 30s. Geo. Fowlds. Manners-street. — Advt. Tin 1 Charlie Chaplin film, "Tho Champion," now showing at Shoi'tt's Theatre, is undoubtedly the best o\er seen in