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Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 100, 27 April 1917, Page 8

• Speaking to a reporter regarding the , result of the council election, the Mayor (Mr. J. P. Luke) said, that,he felt gratified at the citizens' choice. The fact that the whole of the old council members who stood, save one, had been returned, must be interpreted as expressing public approval of the work of the past two' years. The Mayor regretted that Councillor Bush had not been returned, since he was a valuable member, who carried out with alacrity and ungrudgingly the duties devolving upon him. The council, however, was a sound one, and he felt sure that every ■ member would give his earnest attention to the affairs of the city, so that when conditions were again normal they would be ready to advance Wellington's interests on the most progressive lines. Amongst the appellants before the Canterbury Military Service Board, sitting in Nelson 'this week, was Mr. Sydney F. Strudwick, technical chemist at the Golden Bay Cement Company's works at Tarakohe. The appeal was on the ' ground of public interest, and was sup- | ported by the company. Appellant gave evidence that he was 34 years of age and single, and his parents were dependent upon him. He controlled the manufacture of cement at Tarakohe. It was absolutely essential that a chemist should be at the works the wihole time. Over 80 men were employed at Tarakqhe. He had a married brother in the employ of the Royal Naval Dockyards at Sydney. At least 30 men had enlisted from the works. Five single men were waiting to be drawn in the ballot. A chemist in a cement works also required to be skilled in mineral analysis. The Chairman (Mr. J. S. Evans, S.M.) said a chemist was essential at cement works, but it was ai question whether the works were essential. The matter would be referred to the National Efficiency Board. In the meantime the appeal would stand over. The peculiar phenomenon of what is apparently luxuriant grass covering the surface of a busy wharf is to be seen on the King's Wharf, Wellington, at the present tim'3. Some weeks ago a large quantity of wheat was brought to Wellington by a steamer which berthed at King's Wharf, and during the course of discharge' a quantity of grain was spilt. Most of it was swept up, but some managed to get on the railway lines and in the crevices between the wharf, planking. The recent heavy rain has brought, it on rapidly, and in some places it is quite thick. Parishioßsrs of St. Peter's will hold their annual jnaetiaj to-night. _