LOCAL AND GENERAL

Evening Post, Volume C, Issue 88, 11 October 1920, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The War Regulations issued on the 30th April, 1918, requiring the precedent consent of the Minister of Finance to the formation of new companies, or to an increase in the capital of existing companies, were repealed by the War Regulations Continuance Act, 1920, which "oeearoe law on the 6th, October, 1920.

That some teachers should be allowed to count the time spent in training as service for superannuation, while others were not, was referred to as-a hardship by Dr. Thacker (Ohristchuroh East) in the House of Representatives on Friday. The Minister of Education said that the Solicitor-General had- ruled that the training period could not bs counted fqr superannuation. The whole question of superannuation, both' for teachers and public servants, was befoxe Cabinet at present, but he could not say whether legislation could be brought forward this session.

Strong complaints have been made by shipmasters at the cessation of the fog signal at Godley Head by the Marine Department. The Secretary of the Lytteiton Harbour Board informed the board at its meeting last week that he had forwarded the 'complaints to the Department. Mr. S. K. Sleigh urged that pressure should be brought to bear on the Marine Department to restore the signal. It was a dangerous thing not to have the fog signal in operation at the Heads. Captain Monro suggested that the signal station and staff should be transferred from Adderley Head to the lighthouse head, in order that »\e board might take control of the whole of the signal work.

11l declaring the Thorndon Bowling Club open for the .season on Saturday the President (Mr. T. S. Donaldson) referred to the;lower, or original, green. The City Council had put a proclamation over the land the day before it was to have been sold. That action, while it prevented a sale, also 'prevented the ground earning rent, ensured that the club should continue to pay rates, and robbed the club of the interest on the purchase money. For this the council had allowed them £50 He considered that the club was out of pocket to the extent of £120 by the arbitrary action of the City Council, which had not purchased the property. In his, opinion the club had a moral, if not a legal, claim on the council.

Pears that New Zealand will be given. the cold shoulder by the English Rugby Union were expressed at a conference of Canterbury delegates "last week. The pesident (Mr. S. F. Wilson) said that he was quite convinced that New Zea^ land should go ahead 1 and alter the rules, whether or not it was isolated in. consequence. . The gentlemen who were in charge in England did not understand' anything of the conditions under which, tiro game was played in New Zealand. The New Zealand Union would stand firm, for amateurism, but it was necessary to keep up with the times. A delegate said that visits by international teams at rare intervals would not compensate if Bugby went downhill. It would not do the slightest harm if NewZealand were forced' to break away from the English Union.

"Much has been said about the cost of living," remarked the Rev. E. Drake, president of the Methodist Conference, a,t Trinity Church, Wellington South, last evening, during the course of a protest against increased totalisator permits. "To-day farmers in the Dominion ask that butter for internal consumption! shall be sold at a minimum of 2s lOd per pound. According to evidence given, dairy farmers are losing money all the year. One wonders how they manage to keep on. They must have enormous capital. Yet, in the face of these alleged facts, we are asked to increase the tatalisator permits for country clubs; surely an insan© procedure' How can the farmers afford it? They are losing money already, and increasing totalisator permits will send them headlong to the Bankruptcy Court. A man can be no friend to the farmer who advocates that."

Several matters of importance to Lyall Bay residents were discussed at the last executive meeting of the_ Lyall Bay Municipal Electors' Association, Mr. T. M. Donovan presiding. It was resolved to write to the City Council asking that the railing dividing the upper and lower levels of Freyberg-street at its junction with Queens-drive be extend, ed and better lighted. Attention was ako called to the dangerous narrowness of the north end of Queens-drive, and a request made for a widening of the road at the corner and the formation of a footpath for, safety of school children. The association also asked that Mr. Howat's scheme for beach improvement should be considered by the City Council before deciding as to new buildings on the foreshore. The unlighted condition of Yule, Cook, and Resolution streets and Pru-crescent was also brought under the notice of the council.

"My greatest friends are my old: football friends," said Mr. D. M'Kerazie at the smoke concert of the Poneke Footbaii Club on Saturday evening. The boy who ran true in the "game was bound to run true in the game of life. Players became imbued with the spirit of thte sport. The youneej- members should not lose sight of this fact, for it had considerable influence on their dealings with one another later on in. life.

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_ "When a man gets down to bedrock on liquor—well, he knows where he ie." The unique testimony of Mr. W. D. Lysnar (Gisbome), which thoroughly) amused members of the House of P«e-. presentatives on Friday night.

A proposal is on foot among hotelkeepers in Ckristchurch to regulate the size of the "nip" of spirits as sold over the bar .counter. The innovation is claimed to bs warranted by the increase in the coet of the upkeep of hotels.

The cost of living is ' still a popular topic. It was discussed at a meeting of the Wellington Typographical Union held on Saturday night, and the following motion was carried unanimously: ' "This meeting views with alarm the rapid increase in the cost of living, more especially relating to commodities such as butter, milk, cheese, and coal, an<?' calls upon all industrial unions to endorse the action of tho Potone railwaymen in demanding a re-adjustment oE wages to meet the recent excessive increase in the cost of living."

The fortnightly meeting of the Upper Hutt Town Board was held last week. All the commissioners were present; Commissioner Greig was in the chair. A further account of £4 Os 8d from the Wellington Gas Company for interest on an overdue debt (payment ofwhich debt was authorised at last meeting) was passed for payment. The Wellington Bacing Club represented that it. had been overcharged for water rates; a rebate of £5 was allowed. The board decided that ,Is per yard extra be allowed to the metal contractor, owing "to the rise in the price of everything." Owners of land whose fences encroach on public streets were given a month's notice to remove such fences.

Self-denial is the feature or a special issue of tho War Cry. Of Kew Zealand General Booth spoke with warm com-t. mendation o£ the excellent prison work carried on, the homes for the aged—which, are nearly self-supporting—the various other social undertaings, and the 'nagnificent generosity towards the Army'a international and missionary funds. New Zealand, in proportion in this respect, leads the world, and, observed the General proudlj., "They gave me promise of mack more! Doubtless they will stand by us in our big eSort for the saving of tho heathen peoples." Portraits: of Commissioner Hodder (full front page) . and other officers embellish the pages of the special number.

"It is not often people are punished for working too long nowadays," remarked Mr. W. R. M'Kean, S.M., at Auckland, when a milkman, named Frederick R. White, was charged for commencing his round before 4 a.m; Mr. G. Lightfoot, of the Labour Department, said the position was that men. delivering milk received a wage and com-, mission. If a man started before 4 a.m., the time fixed by the award, he got a lead upon others- in the trade. The defendant explained he started earlier because he was not well, and could not get another marj to take his work" over. His Worship said the award was clear that milk must not be delivered befor* 4 a.m. A penalty of 10s, with 2s casts, was imposed.

The suggestion to abolish workers' concessions on the tramways is viewed with some concern in Labour circles. The Wellington Typographical Union, at.ite meeting on Saturday night, agreed to the following motion;—" That this meeting protests against any further increase in tho present tram fares and the suggested abolition of workers' tickets and other concessions. We would like to- draw the Prime Minister's attention to the original Order-in-Council granting the tramway construction iir the city of Wellington, in which" the late Rt. Hon. Mr Seddon, the then Prime Minister, had a clause inserted making it compulsory to issue .workers' concession tickets on all routes, and although the original concession has been extended, we look to the present Prime Minister to preserve the late Mr. Seddon's thoughtful action."

The final meeting of the committee of Eastbourne residents set up to raise funds for the benefit of Captain W. Reid, who is unable to pursue his occupation on account of serious illness, was held op Friday last. The balance-sheet showed that the receipts amounted to £838 8s 2d, made up as follow:—Receipts from Day's Bay fete, £411 3s Id; subscriptions, £257 16s 2d ; donations, £162 10s 6d; interest, £6 18s sd. The sum of £771 12s 5d had been expended on the purchase of a suitable house, and the balance, £26 11s lid, had been handed over to the Public Trustee. _ A>^'' letter was received, from Captain Reid, «# thanking the committee for its efforts on his behalf. The letter stated : ''I cannot sufficiently express how . much I appreciate the kindly spirit which prompted the residents and others to organise the fund, and I shall ever so remember with gratitude their action."

At St. Mary's Church, Boulcott-street, yesterday morning, the members of the Hibernian Society assembled for their half-yearly Communion. The Very Rev. Dean Holly, S.M., Provincial of the Marist Order, celebrated Mass and addressed the members, complimenting them on their splendid display of faith. He eulogised the work of the society, which truly carried out the spirit of its motto : Faith, Hope, and Charity " He briefly referred to the attack on the marriage laws and declared that they were all behind their revered Archbishop in his courageous defence of their rights. After the Mass the members adjourned for breakfast, over which Mr. Krohn (president) presided. His Grace Archbishop O'Shea was also present, and in response to \he toast of the "Hierarchy and Clergy," said it was always a pleasure for nim to take an'interest iD the Hibernian Society; it was a thoroughly Catholic society, and s necessity for Catholic people. It was a society that not only promoted the material side, but also the spiritual. A very successful function was brought to a close with cheers for Archbishop O'Shea.

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