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Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 57, 8 March 1930, Page 23

The State apartments of St. James's Palace, where the Five-Powers' Naval Conference is being held, are "dry" during the discussions. It was proposed to provide abuffet for the delegates, but in view of the fact that representatives from the United States are attending it was decided that no alcoholic drink should be supplied.

In to-day's issue the Railway Department advertise train arrangements . and (.■heap fares in connection with the Trentliiini Races on 15th and 17th March. For the convenience of the public, special race tickets may be purchased at the central booking offices at Courtenay place and "Wakefield street, also at Lambton Station., at any time in advance o£ the date of travel. Eace trains run at frequent intervals from Wellington, while special provision is made for country patrons from the Manawatu and Wairarapa districts.

In connection with the -boxing match between Sarron and Donovan, to take place at New Plymouth on the afternoon of 15th hist., the Railway Department has arranged a special train, ■with sleeper, to leave Wellington at 10.25 p.m. on the .Friday evening. This train will arrive in New Plymouth in time for breakfast the following morning. The return fare -will be half ordinary rates. Those who desire to visit the athletic championships at Wnngiinui may use this train, thc_ fare to the River City also being at half rate.