A deputation from the New Zealand Rowing Association waited on the Minister for Customs on Tuesday to ask that the duty of 20 per cent, on racing boats should be either remitted or reduced. The Minister replied that the altered tariff had now come into operation, and he had no power to alter any item. The annual picnic in connection with the Nelson-street public school was held at Motutapui yesterday, some 500 children and their parents journeying thither in the Devonport Ferry Company's steamer Eagle. At the island a spoils programme was carried out, prizes being freely distributed amongst the children. The party returned to town about seven o'clock, after an enjoyable outing. Holiday season: Our premises will remain open till 9 o'clock to-morrow (Friday) evening. Closed as usual 1 o'clock Satujrt~Sauth.An,d JQaugtey, lAh-
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 13625, 19 December 1907, Page 3
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