THE HOLIDAY QUESTION,
"PROPOSED COMPULSORY EASTER SATURDAY. :--:- WITH ABOLITION OF THREE SAINTS' DAYS. [United Phess Association.] t WELLINGTON, Saturday, To-day Sir William Stewart introduced a deputation of members of Parliament to Mr McNab, with the request that the Pubhc Holidays Bill should be amended in the direction of making Easter Saturday a compulsory holiday. This, it was pointed ont, would give four clear days; for the Easter encampment. To meet anyj ' objection te the increase of holidays, the, deputation suggested that ;the three, saint-.' days— St Patrick's. St. Georges^ and St. Andrew's— should be obliterated; " from the list of public holidays... The- ' Minister promised to bring the representations before the Cabinet. '.yy-. .' - ■ '■ ....ilaS*'-
When~~ children fail to thrive give'; them Steams* Wine. Iti makes weak, children strong by giving- them better* appetite and digestion. They like' i*>; because its taste is pleasant.* - y
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLII, Issue XLII, 14 September 1908, Page 3
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143THE HOLIDAY QUESTION, Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLII, Issue XLII, 14 September 1908, Page 3
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