TRICKS OF THE TRADE.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XLIX, Issue 13728, 9 April 1919, Page 7

TRICKS OF THE TRADE.

LATEST RE DR VALINTINE'S SOCALLED PROCLAMATION. * + Press Association messages, since to hand, show that Dr Valmtme (Chief Health Officer) also wired to the Minister for Health, Hon. U. V\. Russell, re alleged liquor proclamation, as follows: — ' „i„™„ "In further reference to proclamation issued apparently by some organisation representing liquor trade giving prominence to my name ana. making it appear that in my official capacity I am responsible tor opinions outlined in circular I would strongly suggest you take first opportunity of disclaiming any responsibility on part of Department m connection with circular in question. With your approval, I will approach Solicitor-General as to best means of taking necessary action to protect name of Department and myself personally as. regards this impudent | proclamation. THE MINISTER'S REPLY The reply is as follows:—. "Dr Valintine, Wellington,—l approve your proposal to- refer proclamation referred to in your wire this day to Solicitor-General for consideration and advice. —(Signed G. W. Russell." 733