Answers to Correspondents

Otago Daily Times, Issue 26545, 21 August 1947, Page 6

Answers to Correspondents

Inquiries should be addressed to the Editor, and the envelope inscribed in the upper left hand corner. “A.T.C.” “Novice,” Lawrence. —Water glass, with directions for its use. is stocked by grocery firms. “ Inquirer,” St. Hilda.—'The music for the National Anthem was composed by Henry Carey and arranged in traditional manner by George Pownall. It was first sung by Carey in 1740. The name of the author of the words appears to be obscure. The tune of “ God Save the King ” was adopted as a Danish national air in 1790, and as a German National Anthem in 1793. The title of the German version is “ Heil Deir Im Siegerkanz.” Weber introduced this air into his ‘ Jubel ” overture, and it was employed on several occasions by Beethoven, notably in his " Battle ” symphony. “ Simmy.”—The two sons of the Countess of Harewood (the Princess Royal) are living. J. F.—Pressure of space, due to shortage of newsprint and other factors, renders it almost impossible for us to maintain continuity in reporting sporting fixtures of other than local .interest. " OfT-side.” —We have no space to enable discussion of a matter which would be better referred to the governing body. “Audience,” Wanaka. —It is .customary for the audience to stand when the New Zealand National Anthem is being sung. “ Wager,” Ravensbourne.—The cost of living bonuses have been wiped out and the unskilled worker will receive 3s lid an hour, or £6 5s for a 40-hour week. “ interested,” Dunedin. Under the Bakers’ and Pastrycooks' Award a girl receives for the first six months 27s Od a week, second six months 32s 3d, third six months 395, fourth six months 47s Gd, and thereafter £2 15s a week, plus the two cost of living bonusus. “ Inquisitive," North Otago.—War regulations which, so far as we know, have never been revoked, prevent any Christian name being changed after September 4. 1939. It (would be wise, however, to write to the Under-secretary. Department of Internal Affairs. Wellington, to ascertain if the consent of the Minister of Internal AfTairs can now be obtained to have the alteration made in the name in accordance with your wishes. Previously when the Minister's consent was obtained a fee of 10s had to be paid before the alteration was made. “ Countryman,” Heriot.—lf a man dies and leaves the whole of his estate to h:s widow, amounting to £2OOO. no death duty is payable. Actually, an estate valued up to £SOOO. left by a husband, to his widow, is exempt from death duty, but if a wife’s estate is left to her husband death duty at the rate of 8 per cent is payable. The position in this respect is unaltered if husband and wife have their money placed in a joint account in the bank. The matter is definitely one in which you should consult your solicitor.