FIFTY YEARS AGO

Evening Star, Issue 23650, 9 August 1940, Page 4

FIFTY YEARS AGO

FROM - STAR* FILES Replying to a question in the House of Commons, Sir Janies I'ergtisson declared that it was impossible to interfere with the cession of Heligoland to Germany, and lie announced that the Governor of the island and other ofllcials would retire on Saturday. At the modtlily meeting of the High School Governors a letter was received from Mr K. E. Morrison resigning his position as English master in the Otago illoys’ High School and manager of the boys’ boarding establishment.—The resignation was received, the board recording its thanks to Mr Morrison for (•Undent services as English master of the school and manager of the boarding establishment. The Council of the Christchurch Acclimatisation Society has directed the attention of the directors of tiie Union Steam Ship Company to the'illegal exportation of trout that is being carried on through stewards on their intercolonial vessels, and asks them to put a stop to the practice. Acting under British influence, the Sultan of Zanzibar has forbidden the sale or exchange of slaves, and has issued orders closing depots formerly used for the receipt of slaves. He has also agreed that slaves may purchase their freedom, and declares that slavery will end with the death of the present owners. The Arabs accept the decision with composure. We are informed that application is being made to the Exhibition shareholders to permit their surplus to form a nucleus of a public library fund, and that a number of favourable replies have already been received. ‘ \ * The Triangle (Queen’s Gardens) is now assuming quite an attractive appearance, and has already become a favourite resort of visitors. The ground lias been marked off into plots, and a border ’of trees has been set. Mr Alexander M'Nab, runholder and a colonist of 50 years’ standing, who was formerly speaker of the Southland Provincial Council, died to-day; aged 81 years. « * * « In the fifth annual Rugby match between Otago University and Canterbury College, Canterbury defeated Otago by 4 points to 0.