PROVINCIAL NEWS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21671, 15 June 1932, Page 4

PROVINCIAL NEWS.

ACTIVITIES OF

(From Our Special

IRRESPONDENT.)

MEN’S HOCKEY

The positions of the teams competing in the Markham Cup competition at the end of the second round are as follow: —

WAIAREKA SALE There was a very small yarding of stock at yesterday’s Waiareka sale. No fat cattle were yarded, and a .pen of two-year-old steers in the store cattle section was passed at auction. No dairy cattle were yarded. In the fat sheep a pen of ■mall twoitooth wethers brought 11s 6d, and two pens of fat ewes 7s and 7s 6d respectively. In the store sheep two pens of mixed-sex lambs were passed. AWAMOA LAWN TENNIS, CLUB The second annual ball of the Awamoa Tennis Club was held in the Lyric Hall, Oamaru, on Monday evening, when a very large crowd attended. Beautiful decorations, bunting and streamers, a good floor, excellent music by the Ambassadors’ Band gnd a dainty supper at the Ladies’ Club rooms helped to make the ball a delightful . success. Captain Williams and several officers from the motor vessel Coptic were the guests of the evening. The following members of the club formed an energetic corhmittee, with Mr C. J. Mollison as an efficient M.C.: —Mesdames C. Mollison and M. Ewart, Misses J. Roll, B. M'Douall,. E. Sutton and C. Nicolls, Messrs V. Dennison, H. Polglase, B. Tomlinson,’ A. G, Robertson, I. M‘Kay, M. Stewart and J. Collis. Among those present were: Mesdames Orbell, Irvine, Hendra, Zimmerman, Spooner, Main, Russell, Hjorring, Bain, Marshall. Polglase, Stringer, Dougi las, Solomon, Newspn, Clark, King, Bur- , ton, Watson, Gedge, Cobb, Hunter, j Maude: Misses Sutton, Cuthbgrtson (2), Lane, Henry, Illingworth, Romans, WyldeBrown, Wright. Grave, Stevenson, Hedges (2), Dawson, Crawshaw, Wilson, Edwards, Milligan, M'Laren (2), Brown (2), M'Gillivray, Cameron (2), Borrie, Austin (2), M'Donald, Smith, Hamilton, Walker, Whale, Marshall, Ashcroft, Woods, Edmenson, Aubrey, de Lambert; Messrs Mollison, Irvine, Hendra, Crimp, Zimmerman, Spooner, Main, Russell, Bain, Marshall, Stringer, Douglas, Solomon, Bryant, O’Meara, Newson, Ewart, Clark, Burton, King, Watson, Cobb, Henry, Sumpter, Whale, Walton (2), M'Laren, Barrell, M'Callum, Rodgers, Heron, Farrell, Borne, M'Donald, M'Donald, Deacon, Williams, Walker, Selwood, Hedges, Swindley. Tavlor, Crombie, M'Gillivray, Hedges, Miller, Irvine, Aubrey, Pavletich, Mkude, Stevenson, Armstrong, Hartley, Eaton, Kennedy, James, Savill, Evans, Burt, Hamilton, Williams, Bailey, Bates. WORKERS’ EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION At the Workers’ Educational Association meeting on Monday night Mr K. C. M'Donald spoke on the constitutional systems of Canada and Australia. After dealing with the historical development of the dominion he went on to discuss the division of powers between the Dominion Parliament and the Provincial Assemblies, and the special problems created .by the French-Canadian element, and by relations with the United States. A noteworthy feature of the Canadian Constitution was that the Leader of the Opposition was paid a salary equal to that of a Cabinet Minister. An important point of contrast between the Canadian and Australian systems was, that in the Commonwealth the Federal Government was limited in authority to special subjects allotted to it. all other matters coming under the contral of the States, while in Canada it was the Provincial Assemblies that were so limited. The most striking feature of the working of government in Australia was the development of the party caucus, which to a large extent substituted secret discussion within the - party for open debate in Parliament. WAITAKI RUGBY SUB-UNION There was a good attendance of dele-: gates at the general meeting of the Waitaki Rugby Sub-union held on June 8; Mr W. Hedley occupied the chair. The Norfb Otago Rugby Union’s ruling concerning the player Veitch was received, and July 23 was confirmed as the date for the .Town v. Counfjry match at Kurow. It was decided that the rule that cap- ‘ tains hand to the referees lists of players before each game be enforced. The question of reinstatement of a Rugby League player was held in abeyance until next meeting. The secretary was instructed to write to the Maniototo Sub-union in reference to a return match this season. The question of acceptance of the Clark Shield Competition was < referred _to delegate’s to place before their respective clubs lor report at next meeting. Mr Barclay spoke of the splendid services rendered to football in the country by the Rev. G. L. Taylor, who had recently been called to another parish, and the secretary was instructed to _ write Mr Taylor, expressing the sub-union’s appreciation of the good work he had done, and wishing him happiness and. success in His new sphere of activity. The following transfers were granted:— L. W. and W. O’Neill from Athletic to Georgetown; and S. Ross from Omarama to Kurow. The North Otago Rugby Union’s interpretation of rule 30 was received, and it was resolved to grant Knight’s transfer from Duntroori to Georgetown. Evidence of the residential qualification of R. D. Hutchison was received, and it was decided to_ grant his transfer from Kurow to Awakino. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING The results' of the weekly shoot of the Enfield Club are as follow:—A. M'Naughton 77 (5), 80; W. Hellewcll 75 (13), 80; J. Gibson 74 (8), 80; H. Bradley 74 (6), 80; R. Aitkeri 73 (13), 80; G. Yuill 72 (9>, 80; B. Johnstone 72 (7), 79; G. Allan 73 (5), 78; J. Hellewell 70 (8), 78; A, Anderson 70 (5), 75. The following are the results of the ■weekly shoot of the Awamoko Club:—R. Fillingham 79, W. Gibson 79, E. Williams 78. S. O’Dell 76, N. M'Phee 76, J. Brunton 75, C. Brunton 75. A. /Ludeman 75, L. Willetts 75, D. Borne 74, A. Hall 74, R. Gibson 74, J. Hall 74, D. Ludeman . 72, J. M'Phee 71, T. M'Phee 71, L. Ludeman 71. E. King 70.

NORTH OTAGO.

THE DISTRICT.

The weekly shoot of the Totara Club was fired on Monday night, the following being the best scores:—W. MTntosh 78, W. Smith 77, D. Marshall 77, J. Richardson 77, S. Wilson 76, D. Clark 75, A. Harper 74, D. Seaton 74; M. Sinclair 74, S. Taylor 72, H. Blair 71, V. Perry 70. The following teams drew for the fern-leaf badges:—W. MTntosh, J. Richardson, M. Sinclair, and V. Perry (299), M. Smith, D. Marshall, S. Wilson, and B. Scally (299). The highest scores at the Weston Club's weekly shoot were’as follows: —C. Carlson 78, G. Campbell 77. L. Clark 77, L. Campbell .76, W. Sewell 75, H. Weaver 75, G. M'Latchie 73,. A. Howell 72, W. Cottingham 72, B. Campbell 71, W. West 71, W. Laney 70. The button for the highest score off the rifle was won by O. Carlson, and the handicap button by H, Weaver. PRESBYTERY OF OAMARU The Presbytery of Oamaru met in St. Paul’s CDiureh yesterday morning, the Rev. A. C. ’Wedderspoon (moderator) presiding and constituting the meeting with prayer. A commission in favour of Mr James Ballantyne as the representative of Wes-ton-Totara in presbytery and synod was received and sustained. The Rev. E. E. Andrews was present and was associated. The Rev. A. H. Nordmeyer presented the, report of the commission of presbytery whichrecently Visited the Lower Waitaki charge. The report was of a satisfactory character and a suitable find-, ing was adopted, which the Rev. Mr Nordmeyer was appointed to read to the congregation. The following minute of appreciation of the services of the Rev. G. L. Taylor was unanimously adopted:—" On the occasion of his leaving for the charge of Musselburgh (Dunedin) the Presbytery of Oamaru records its appreciation of the Rev. G. L. Taylor’s faithful ministry at Duntroon. Accepting the call four and ahalf years ago as a probationer, he has been manifestly blessed of God in his labours. Diligent in his study, evangelical in his preaching, zealous in his pastoral duties, and particularly careful of the young, the Rev. Mr Taylor has left behind him influences that will promote the spiritual prosperity of that district. Fraternal- as a presbyter, and always willing to do his share of presbytery work, he leaves Oamaru with the cordial regards of his brethren and with their prayers, that in the larger sphere of Musselburgh. his ministry may be a rich blessing to his people." It was decided that the assembly remit on questions to elders at ordination be referred to a committee consisting of the ministers and elders of St. Paul’s, Columba and Weston Churches to report to the next meeting. The Rev. J. E. Adams was appointed convener of the Finance Committee in place of the Rev. G. L. Taylor. It was agreed to hold the next meeting on Tuesday, July 19, at the usual hour. OTEPOPO-KAKANUI CHARGE At yesterday’s meeting of the Presbytery of Oamaru, the Rev. W. W. French (interim moderator) ■' laid on the table a call from Otepopo-Kakanui charge to the Rev. E. B. Andrews, M.A., lately of Waitahuna. From the moment the congregation knew there was a possibility of securing the Rev. Mr Andrews as their minister, the congregation had been unanimous and hearty in desiring to extend a call to him. Mr J. A. Ross, commissioner from the congregation, stressed the unanimity of the call, and also its spontaneity, and was pleased at'the prospect of the charge being speedily settled. Messrs A. M'Donald and W. J. Johnstone, commissioners, supported Mr Ross, also stressing the cordiality of the call. Through the residence of the Rev. E. E. and Mrs Andrews in Kakanui, the people had got to know and esteem them. Mr J. Rodman, who was unavoidably absent, sent word to similar effect. On the,motion of the Revs. A. Brian Kilroy and H. Hogg, the call was sustained, and placed in the Rev. E. E. Andrews’s hands, who accepted it. The induction was fixed for Tuesday, July 19, at 7 p.m., in the Otepopo Church, the moderator to preside, the Rev. J. E. Adams to preach, the Rev. W. Maclean to deliver the ' charge to the minister and congregation. The feeling of the meeting was that the congregation had made an excellent choice. WOMEN’S DIVISION, FARMERS’ UNION Thirty-two members were present at the second meeting of the Tokarahi-Island Cliff branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union. Mrs A. Gardiner (vice-president) occupied the chair. A home science box was opened by Mrs Budge, and demonstrated. A short musical entertainment then followed, items being contributed by the following:—Piano and violin selection, Mrs Fair and Miss Hughes; song, Miss R. Hutchison. There was also community singing by the members. Supper was provided by Mesdames Waddell, Hughes, and Wilson. There was a large gathering of members , and their husbands and friends at the first birthday of the Enfield branch’ of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union. The president (Mrs Hay) extended a hearty welcome to those present, and a happy time was spent in games and competitions. : Songs by Mrs Hay and recitations by Mrs D. Manson were much appreciated. The president then outlined the aims and objects of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union, after which Mrs Meek, the founder of the branch, cut the birthday cake. Mr D. Malcolm thanked the ladies for a ver/ pleasant evening, and wished them every success for the future WAITAKI OLD GIRLS’ ASSOCIATION There was a good gathering of members at the seventeenth annual meeting of the Waitaki High School Old Girls' Association, held in the Queen's Hotel. The meeting was preceded by the annual dinner. The tables were beautifully decorated with roses, and the dining room and lounge with masses of bronze chrysanthemums and autumn leaves. Miss Lindsay (president) extended a welcome to those present, especially the guests of the association, Miss J. B. Wilson (principal). Miss Lorna Miller (head prefect of the school), Mrs A. W. Moss (representing the Old Boys’ Association), and two old girls of the school, Mrs A. Harvie and Miss Dorothy Robertson, who are on furlough from the mission fields. The following toasts were honoured at the conclusion of the dinner; —“The King,” "Kindred Associations” (Mr a C. Clark—Mrs A. W. Moss), “Absent Members ” (Miss M. Borrie—Miss Dorothy Robertson), “Principal, Staff, and School” (Miss J. Bennett—Misses J. B. Wilson and L. Miller). The members then adjourned to the loimt.e. annua j report an j balance sheet were adopted. , . , . The following officers were elected tor the ensuing year:—President, Miss C. Lindsay; patroness, Miss C. Ferguson; vice-presidents —Mesdames R. Brown and H. Hall, Misses J. B. Wilson, J. Hood, and M. J. Macaulay; secretary, Miss N. Grenfell; treasurer, Miss E. Crawshaw; committee —Misses B. B. Miller, MtAdam, M. Fraser, M. Patterson, and B. M'Douall. It was decided to add £lO to the scholarship fund, and to give a further sum of £5 to the school. The following programme was presented: —Humorous sketch, Mrs H. Hall and Miss B. Miller; musical items, arranged by Misses 11. M'Kenzie and E. Grenfell, assisted by Misses M. Patterson, M. Cunningham, E. and D. Craw-

shaw, M. M'Laren, M. Fraser, and N. Grenfell; violin solo, “ Londonderry Air,” Miss W. W. Williams. A play, “The Princess and the Woodcutter," (A. A. Milne) was very successfully produced by Miss J. Walker, the cast consisting of. Miss D. Crawshaw (woodcutter), Miss B. Brown (princess), Mies N. Macpherson (queen), Miss B. M'Douall (king), Miss Hilary Sumpter (red prince). Miss I. Dawson (blue prince), and Miss J. Walker (yellow prince). MAGISTRATE’S COURT The weekly sitting of the Oamaru Magistrate’s Court was commenced yesterday afternoon before Mr H. W. Bundle, S.M. Sergeant Hall conducted the prosecutions on behalf of the police. Thomas O’Neill applied for a variation of a maintenance order and the remission of arrears. The order was reduced from 17s fid to 10s per week. Arrears over £8 were remitted, the defendant being ordered to pay off the arrears at the rate of 2s 6d per week. The Education Department proceeded on a complaint against Lewis Helm for the maintenance of his child, who had been committed to the care of the State. An order was made for 5s per week. The application of J. A. Brown for a reduction of a maintenance order was adjourned sine die. Thomas O’Brien appeared on warrant for failing to pay maintenance, and after hearing the evidence of the defendant the magistrate ordered him to remain in custody till this morning, when the case will be dealt with. Joseph Arthur Templeton was charged with using threatening language and with committing mischief. The defendant pleaded not guilty.—Sergeant Hall stated that the defendant had previously been before the court, Allen Clark being one of the police witnesses. On leaving the racecourse on May 14, it was alleged that the defendant used threatening language to Clark, and broke a glass in the door of Clark’s passenger bus.—Allan S. Clark, bus driver, of Maheno, stated that he was leaving the racecourse at 5.15 p.m. on May 14 with a load of passengers, when Templeton stopped him, jumping on the running board, opening the door, and saying in a loud voice, “You’re the - who gave evidence against me last week.” He further said he was going to put witness up for overloading, and that he would teach witness to give evidence against him. 'Templeton then slammed the door- of the bus violently, the heavy .plate glass being broken. It seemed as if the glass was broken after the door had been slammed. Templeton was in a violent temper. The bits had a good load, but was not overloaded.—William D. E. Yorston, labourer, of Reidston, stated that he was the conductor on Clark’s bus on May 14, and gave corroborative evidence, which was further corroborated by James Ross, roadman, of Otekaike.—Counsel for the defence submitted that there was no evidence of threatening language and that as the door, in closing or opening, swept the step, it was impossible for the defendant to have done what was alleged. — Joseph Arthur Templeton, taxi driver, of Timaru, said that he saw Clark’s bus being heavily overloaded at the racecourse on the day in question, so he went to Clark and told him to put off some of his passengers, as it was dangerous. Clark replied, that he supposed it was on account of his giving evidence against witness, but witness replied that that had nothing to do with it. Witness denied using threatening language. He had driven for 12 years, and had learned to curb his language. He had no feeling against Clark for being a police witness, as it was not Clark’s fault. He stated that when' the bus was started with a jerk the door slammed and the glass window broke. He could not have stood on the step and slammed the door, as the door swept the step.—The magistrate traversed the evidence, saying that defendant was recently before the court, when Clark was a witness in the proceedings. Witnesses for the prosecution stated that the defendant made use of expressions to Clark that he would teach him to give evidence against him, or that he would get even. The defendant said he got on the bus in the public: interest.:’ He (the magistrate) would like to believe some of the evidence and believe that the defendant was actuated by a motive of the highest public interest. He could not believe it, and accepted the evidence of the --prosecution generally. IrThe defendant was in an excited state suffering under a sense of grievance. He had no doubt at all that the defendant did use threatening words to Clark, and that when he went off the bus door was slammed and the window broken by Templeton. If Templeton bad pleaded guilty and offered to apologise he would have, dealt with the matter more leniently. The police, at the suggestion of the magistrate, withdrew the first charge, a fine of £4, with costs (10s), witnesses’ expenses (£2 17s 6d), and 25s damages being inflicted on the second. Two months were allowed in which to pay. . , „ „ G. T. Gillies proceeded against Mrs C. Gust for an order of possession of the White Hart Hotel. The case had been’ adjourned from last week, the, question raised being the effect of the rent reduction legislation on the tenancy before the court.—Counsel for the plaintiff submitted that' the rights of the landlord were not affected by the Act, whereas counsel for the defendant contended that, while the order might be granted, the defendant was deserving of special consideration. She had asked for a 20 per cent, reduction, but was not protected by law as there was no lease. Counsel submitted that the order was sought by the plaintiff to avoid giving the rent reduction. —Counsel for the plaintiff stated that the hotel and furniture belonged to Gillies, and the rent for the building was only £2 per week and 10s for rates. If the reduction were made his client would have to apply to the court for relief.— Counsel for the defence argued that the lease of the hotel to another tenant had been signed at the same rental as that paid by Mrs Gust.—The defendant, in evidence, said that when she took over the hotel on March 28, 1930, it was empty She took it over from the late MrMoore. and Gillies purchased the hotel in September, 1931. She paid Gillies £2 10s per week for the hotel and £1 15s for the furniture, a total rent of £4 ss. She had paid the rent until she received notice to quit. She asked for a cut in rent as she was entitled to, but Gillies said he had paid £2600 for the hotel, and the rent was £4 ss, and there would be no reduction. Gillies came with a new tenant, Mr Peebles, of Timaru, and asked her when she would leave. She had spent money on curtains, crockery, cutlery, etc,, and had laid out a_ lot of money. The only reason for Gillies to ask her to go was the reduction asked for in the rent.— George Thomas Gillies, owner of the White Hart Hotel, gave evidence that the defendant would not entertain the lease of the hotel, as she said the place would not pay its way. At Easter Mr Peebles came to him, and they arranged a lease, witness giving the defendant notice to quit. He had never discussed the reduction of rent. Mr Peebles offered him £SO cash as a gurantee of good faith, and offered to pay £4 5s per week. By having the lease he considered that he would be safe. He did not lease the hotel on the same terms as to Mrs Gust, with the object of avoiding a reduction in the rent. —The magistrate reserved his decision till this morning. OAMARU BOXING ASSOCIATION A meeting of the Oamaru Boxing Association was held last night, Mr J. W. Stevenson occupied the chair. Good entries in all classes were received for the forthcoming tourney. A six-round special bout has been arranged between C. Jones (Oamaru 1 ) and W. Murphy (Timaru). The following officials were appointed: Referee, Mr T. Nightingale; judges— Messrs E. Parker, W. Notman, H. Nightingale, and J. Simpson; announcer, Mr J. W. Stevenson; timekeepers—Messrs W. James, E. Hodge, and A. F. Excell. It was decided to recommend that boxers wear dark coloured jerseys.

UNEMPLOYED BOYS About 60 residents, including a few ladies, attended 'a meeting at the Borough Council Chambers last night to discuss the problem confronting the Dominion through boys leaving school being unable to secure employment. The Mayor (Mr J. M. Forrester) occupied the chair, and intimated that the meeting had been called at the request of the Chamber of Commerce, which, he thought, was a very timely one. He hoped that some solution to the problem would be found, and recounted what had been done in the larger centres, urging that the large towns should bring pressure to bear on the Government to.do something at once. Last year the Unemployment Board brought forward an idea for boys to be placed on farms. One farmer in the district offered to take one boy, but the department insisted on two boys, and the scheme fell through as far as North Otago was concerned. It was clear there were no avenues for the employment of boys. At Christchurch the Y.M.C.A. had made a roll showing that there were 800 boys, of whom 200 had been placed. Tho Mayor referred to the work of the Y.M.CTA., the Rotary clubs, vocational officers, juvenile employment committees, and bureaux, and commented that one would think a solution would be found in placing boys on the land. Large holdings would not be so popular, and they shomd encourage the boys to go on the land. He trusted that a committee would be formed to go into the question thoroughly and that every effort would be made to force the Government to help and keep the matter before the public. It was a ghastly state of affairs. He dwelt on the aspect of arbitration awards and apprentices, and said it would be unfortunate if the parents of boys were displaced to find employment for boys. Mr J. T. Calder said the position of boys 18 to 20 years old was a deplorable one. It was impossible in the present state of business to place boys as apprentices. There were 20,000 unemployed boys in the country, and leaving them out of employment was creating an army of unclassified workers. They should approach the problem from a training point of view rather than a business point of view. Awards should be relaxed so that boys could be taken on for probationary periods, instead of as’ apprentices. Mr B. B. Walton said that while business men found it practically impossible to keep their existing staffs, they felt that much might be done if the awards were relaxed. He urged that the of the various awards should endeavour to alte r the classification of youths to enable employers to engage boys at .lower figures. He admitted that the awards had been beneficial to workers, but. the time had arrived when men should see that their boys should not be penalised. Mr F. Milner said all they could do was to consider various aspects of the question and appoint a committee that might perhaps come to some solution to meet the community’s meeds. Wherever differentiated curricula had been adopted they had been able to carry on vocational education, but there was no end in view. They were up against awards, and unless there was some alteration to the awards it was impossible to make any headway. With such education it was impossible to place boys on the land. Farmers did not want them. Industrial awards were blocking the way. Mr Milner quoted a census taken at Waitaki, disclosing that 43 boys were seeking jobs at present, 60 wanted employment at the end of the year, and 20 in 1033. Over 100 boys wanted employment this year, and were at the end of their tether so far as education was concerned. Of these 43 wanted to go into offices, 26 farming, 17 trades, and 12 engineers. Though Waitaki had 75 boys on the agricultural side they did not see ; any possibility of placing those boys. It was a deplorable state of affairs. The Government was sympathetic, but finance was the determining factor. He urged that they should draw up a census of the boys and set up a committee.

The Rev. A. B. Kilroy suggested that halls in the town could be made available for giving boys instruction and vocational training. Mr J. M'Nab supported Mr Milner's suggestions, adding that when they made up their mind as a community that this state of affairs would stop, it would stop. Mr K. Familton said the boys wanted an opportunity, but the doors were closed, and they, as a community, would have to do something. Work was required for young men, and through work they would create their own opportunity.

Mr J. C. Kirkness said that some were a little too pessimistic. History was repeating itself. The dole was paid in England a century ago. It was an economic question, and could not be solved politically. They should try and release the Government of its responsibility. He quoted the views of Dr Murray Butler concerning the cancellation of war debts and reparations. Mr Kirkness advocated the leasing of small farms for five years under practical management. The boys would have to be taught farming on the lines followed by their forefathers, and the system would have to be of a type to enable boys to take up small holdings later. He advocated the attachment of farm property to Waitaki, where the boys could be taught to farm economically in eyery way. Mr W. G. Grave said changes must come. Mortgagees must give way, landlords must reduce rents, and modifications must be made in awards to give boys the right to work. The committee might get boys placed on farms at low wages. They could not send boys to Massey College, but Waitaki should be the agricultural institution. If the Government was prepared to place men on small farms it would do good service to help the Waitaki Board of Governors to obtain farm property on which many boys could be placed and obtain practical knowledge. Mr W. Kinder spoke oir similar lines to the two previous speakers, mentioning education endowment leases which might be used for farm schemes on the lines suggested. He advocated a system of hutments for two boys each on small areas for intensive farming under the supervision of a manager. Other speakers on similar lines were Messrs R. Milligan, R. Judkins, L. Macrae, S. E. Macgregor, M. F, Cooney, and A. Slater. The Rev. Mr Hillman suggested that action might be taken along the lines of the country becoming more self-support-ing by cutting down importation and manufacturing more goods.: A visitor to Oamaru had drawn attention to the employment of girls in the place of boys, which, he contended, was due to commercial training received at school, home science being taught only for four hours a week. Boys would not have an opportunity to enter commercial life while girls were employed. , ' The Rev. Mr Maclean spoke on the problem as it affected the girls, and referred to the number of boys and girls who had passed the matriculation and civil service examinations, but the outlook for them was very black indeed. It was decided to appoint the following committee to deal with the problem;--Messrs J. M. Forrester (chairman), J. M. Wilson. W. Kinder, R. Milligam. _A. MTnnes, F. Milner. R. Judkmg J. M Nab. A. Ahearn. R. K. Ireland, B. B. Walton, Archdeacon Russell, the Rev. ; Mr Maclean, Messrs J. T. Calder, Simpson. K. Familton. Dr Douglas Messrs A. Slater, J. C. Kirkness. W. G. Grave, M. Forrester, A-. C. Hurst M. F. Cooney W. K. Tomlinson, L. Macrae and W. E. Robertson. ~ At a subsequent meeting of the committee Mr J. C. 1 Kirkness was appointed honorary secretary. It was agreed that a register of all boys requiring employment be compiled immediately, and that a sub-committee consisting of Messrs Familton, Calder, Milligan. W. Forrester, Milner and Kirkness be set up to ascertain how many employers were willing to give boys at least temporary employment. It was agreed that the next meeting of the committee be held next Tuesday at the Borough Council Chambers. The secretary was instructed to write to the Minister of Employment, asking him if ho could suggest any method by which the difficulties of employing boys in trades at other than award rates could be overcome. PERSONAL Queen’s Hotel.—Mr A. Pastier Mr S. B Hayward (Wellington), Mr A. L. Alexander, Mr C. N. Fox, Master D. C. Fox (Christchurch), Mr C. Whitley, Mr J. Milne, Mr H. Stuart Jones, Mr T. H. Costello. Mr N. Manhire, Mr J. Cherry (Dunedin), Mr A. M. Hendry (Outrara), Mr S. Houston (Timaru). New Club Hotel.—Mr L. H. Bowe (Wellington), Mr S. V. Fahey, Mr J. L. Drysdale (Dunedin), Mr J. N. Spears (Christchurch), Mr R. A. Rock (Auckland), Mr A. D. M'Donnkl (Invercargill).

P.W.D. Points. Cham. L. F. A. Pts. Oamaru .. .. 4 2 1 1 16 8 5 Rover* .. 4 2 1 1 12 16 5 Colta .. 4 1 3 13 18 2