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Evening Post, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 149, 25 June 1915, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL m The Sports Edition of the Evening Post will nofc be issued to-morrow evening. The Prime Minister mentioned in the House of 'Representatives yesterday afternoon that it was twenty-one years yesterday since the Speaker (the Hon. F. W. Lang), himself, and some other members had first entered the House. There had been many changes, ho said, in those twenty-one years, and he had had many experiences. Sir Joseph Ward, also striking a reminiscent note, said that this was his twenty-ninth Parliament. Dr. Newman was the only member of those now present who was in the House t when he entered it. "I hope to see him in the House for many years to come," added Sic Joseph Wara, | 'and as happy as he is at present; and if at any time he cares to come over to this side of the House we will welcome him." (Laughter.) Gifts to the Zoo have been acknowledged by the Reserves Committee of the City Couhcil as follow : Four guinea pigs, Mr. D. Pritchard, Heaton-road Mitchelltown; king parrot, Mrs. Thyberg, 54, Cambridge-terrace; giant petrie, Mr. J. Brabey, Te Horo; pair of tuat&ra.' lizards, Captain Bollons, s.s. Hinemoa. Penguins were recently discovered to have made a home at Ward Island. In order that the birds may remain unharmed, the Ci,ty Council last night, on the suggestion of the Reserves and Public Gardens Committee, resolved to approach the Minister for Internal Affairs with the object of having the new arrivals specially protected. "I believe that if the Wellington City Council iloated a loan locally it would be very successful," said Councillor Barber at the meeting of the City Council last night. As a man connected with several commercial institutions, he was sure that there was plenty of money to bo obtained, and that there woula be no difficulty in obtaining it. It is proposed that the flag which was put up at auction at Masterton on Wednesday night, and realised £21.650 (additional bids brc-ught the ' total to that amount), be sent to various boxing assoc'itions in New Zealand, including AVellington, for auctioneering, the proceeds to go to the Wounded Soldiers And Sailors Fund. The Public Health Committee of the City Council has appointed Councillors Godber, 'Bush, and Wright to wait upon the District Health Officer with reference to a more rigid inspection of the milk coming into the city. In the course of a discussion, the Mayor said the sooner the City Council took over tho whole control of the milk supply the better it would be for the community generally. Eastbourne Borough Council Offices are on the Ferry Wharf. Mr. Kelly, Mayor of Eastbourne, urged the Harbour Board last evening to reduce the rent of the offices. This was £250 a year. Tho cost of the offices was £1250, so that the rent was about 25 per cent, on the money. The borough a-lso paid to the board ( for wharfage and other matters £659. ' "We are not coining money, as some believe. We think £3 a week would be ample rent. Mr. Levi suggested that a local body should not be treated in quite the same way as a private company out to make money. _ The rent was very, very high consideiing the accommodation. The ferry service just about covered working expenses and depreciation.' The Chairman of the Board reminded the deputation that the lease of the property now terminating ■would, of course, have to be put up for public tender. The board had invested a lot of money in the scheme as a whole, and certainly was not deriving 25 per cent, on its expenditure on that. As business men, the board would take a business view of the matter. The board decided to tako the matter in committee. " This lad is a regular shirker/ said Staff Sergeant-Major Stewart in the Magistrate s Court this morning, referring to one Michael Francis M'Hugh, who was charged with having failed to attend drill. Defendant had a very bad record. For similar offences last year he had been twice fined 10s and twice £1. He is eighteen years of age, and j due for the Territorials. The Magistrate I (Mr. D." G. A. Cooper) imposed a fine of £5, with tho alternative of one month's military detention. John Bray, charged with having failed to attend camp, was convicted and discharged. Three youths — Daniel Crawford, Robert F. Johnston, and William James Walsh j — were charged with having obstructed a Cadet drill at the Drillshed at Bucklestreet on the 11th instant. Defendants are members of the Post and Telegraph Cadets, and it was alleged that they deliberately disobeyed orders and be- J hayed in a disorderly and insubordinate | manner. "It's a pity," said the Magistrate, "you boys can't get the stick; it would do you more good than being brought here. You will be fined 10s each, with tho alternative of forty-eight hours' military detention. Perhaps you will remember that next time you attend parade." On a similar charge Joseph Winstanley was similarly dealt with <> and warned that he would not get off so lightly in future. Loose covers to be effective must fit well. Kirkcaldie^ and Stains's loo6e 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. i Fowlda, M»naew-ft!trefit.— Advt.