ROTORUA AND FRIENDLY SOCIETIES.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXIV, Issue 12794, 12 June 1909, Page 5

ROTORUA AND FRIENDLY SOCIETIES.

Protest against increased Charges

(Per United Press Association.)

WELLINGTON, June 11.

A representative deputation of Auckland members of Parliament waited upon the Hon. T. Mackenzie this morning to make representations on behalf of the Friendly Societies of New Zealand in regard to the increased charge at the Roterua t>anatoiium from 2is to 30s.

Mr Poolo 6aid there was a feeling of dissatisfaction amongst the societies at fhe increased charged, which would be a handicap to institutions which save t&e Government considerable expenditure. Mr W. T. Jennings, M.P., said there were 56,817 members of Friendly Societies representing, with dependents, a population of 250,000. Ihe fund* of the Societies amounted to £1, 118,217. The sum of .£58,939 had been' paid in sick benefits and .£11,085 for funeral expends. Only six members at a time were admitted at the Sanatorium, and no member was admitted unless the lodge certified that he needed relief. Under the circumstances the Government might consider the question of maintaining the fee at 21s.

The Minister, in reply, said the cost to the Department for each patient over-and above the 30s paid was I2s a week. However he fully recognised the good work the Friendly Societies were doing. He desired to assist them in every way 'he could. He had had some conversation on the subject with. Dr. Valentine, and wanted the Sanatorium to be as useful as possible. (Hear, hear.) The representations of the deputation would bo submitted to the Cabinet.

Zymole Trokeys strengthen the voice, preventing the irritation which follows a long 1 strain on the vocal cords. They are invaluable to public speakers and singers.

All ladies ask their grocer for "Gold tftiworet" Teas, the \erj best value in he market. Cash Coupon value one penny per pound rebate given with each packet.

"LINSEED COMPOUND," the "Stockport Remedy" for Cough and Colds. Of 40 years' proven efficacy.

Chest Protectors, all 6izes, and good value. Prices 2s 6d, 3s 6d, 4s, and 4s 6d, at both of Wilton's Pharmacies.

People requiring a first grade bicycle at a specially reduced price should not fail to call on W. Draflin, 55 Guyton Street, who for three weeks only," is making a special reduction on all Rudge Whitworth cycles. Terms can also be suitably arranged.

The Grand Prix and gold medal for quality in the whisky section of the Franco-British Exhibition has been awarded to the "White Horse" whisky belonging to Maokie and Co., distillers, Ltd., Islay and Glasgow. It was only last month this old-established firm -were honoured with the apr>oin+mc»i 4 V>v Royal warrant to Hia Majesty the Sing.