LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 19816, 6 December 1919, Page 8

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

1 The People’s League, which is being organised in Christchurch to represent the consumer in, tho problem of tho cost of living, has this week sent out to every candidate contesting a constituency in New Zealand a letter stating tho league’s platform, and asldng the candidates to givo the I'eaguo a definite pledge whether they will support tho league in its demands. The letierdraws attention to tho fact that legislation has existed in New Zealand since August 10, 1914, to prevent profiteering, but during the whole of tho war period, over live years, only ouo prosecution has taken place, and that was a failure. The league intends to demand tho establishment of tribunals in every centre of Now Zealand to deal with cases of profiteering and to control and regulate prices. Sir Joseph Ward was entertained at supper by tho local Liberal Committee after his speech in Temuka on Thursday night. Several Maoris told him that members of their community near tho Temuka River wished to discuss several Maori questions with him, but ms visit was so hurried, that he did not find time to meet thorn. After inspooling tho tile and brick works in temuka yesterday, Sir Joseph, accompanied by Mr G. J. Talbot, M.P., and J - A. M’lunes, secretary of Mr Talbots committee, motored to Geraldine. Ho was mot there, by tho Mayor (Mr L. M, Macdonald) and oilier promment citizens, and was given a civics reception on tho steps of thp post ollico, whore several hundred residents assembled. Sir Joseph was entertained at luncheon by the Geraldine Liberal Committee, tho Mayor also attending. Sir Joseph, in tho Council Chamber, met a deputation from the Railway League, which asked him to help to have the proposed deviation of the railway made. It was stated that it would add only three miles and three-quarters io the Christchurch-Dnnedin timetable, and that .the road haulage rates imposed on farmers iu the district by hick of a railway service was very oppressive. .Sir Joseph said that it seemed to ho a commendable suggestion, but it must bo examined by the railway authorities. He would ask in the House for full information, in order to ascertain if the deviation could bo j made. Hundreds of Christchurch citizens have been cured by Dr Fellow's Pile Cones when every other known remedy has Ruled. Price 8s 6d box, from chemists, or direct. Loasby and Co. chemists (opp. Ballantyno’s). X ’ There is one intimate, personal gift that carries with it the real spirit of Christmas—your own portrait. Let btofrano Webb make it- Petersen's Buildings, High Street. ’Phone 1989 X Ladies know them to have no equal. Martin’s Apiol and Steel Pills. Sold by nil Chemists and Stores throughout Australasia. X Getting ready. Messrs Hastio, Bull and Pickering, of that busy and attractive store in Cashel Street, are preparing their annual display of unique Christmas gift goods. In spite of difficulties it will be' os attractive as ever. Quality Lisjh. Prices low. % 1