LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Waikato Times, Volume 98, Issue 15308, 8 August 1923, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The ladies of the Hamilton Choral Society are “running" a cate stall outside the public library next triday. The object is to raise funds to . enable the Choral Society's Choir to visit the Wellington Competitions next month. A Dunedin message states that the Presbytery sustained First Church’s call to Dr. Herrington, of Brisbane, at a salary of £7OO and the use of a manse, also £SO motor-car allowance The tree-planting campaign at the Lake, to which Mr A. Swarbrick, sen., has of late devoted a considerable amount of his time, has now been finished, and has resulted In over six hundred trees in all, most of which are native, being added to the Lake -plantations. At the meeting of the Domain Board last evening it was stated that the sincere thanks of the Board were due to Mr Swarbrick for the great amount of time and care devoted by him to this work which, it was considered, would add greatly to the scenic attractions of the Domain.

The Department of Labour’s District Inspector (Hamilton), writing to yesterday’s ineeliiio of the Thames \alley Power Board, stated: —“It lias come to my' notice that a certain amount misconception appears to exist, in le Aroha in regard to the observance of Saturday as a half-holiday in the carpentry and joinery, electrical and plumbing trdes. The position is that In -each of these awards the hours of work must be worked within certain limits, and overtime must be paid for any hours worked outside those limits. In the above trades it is clearly laid down in the awards that tlic hours of work on Saturday shall be 8 a.rn. to 12 noon. Where an employee is engaged on country work within the meaning of the awards, and is receiving country allowance, then the employer may agree with the worked that such limitations of hours shall not operate. I shall be pleased if you will give this matter your attention, as after the issue of this notice it is my intention to take proceedings against any firm for an alleged breach of the award if they employ their workers after noon on Saturdays on oilier than country work, without the payment of overtime. It should also be understood that apprentices under the ago of 18 cannot bo employed in a factory on Saturday afternoons in any circumstance whatever.” Now is the time to furnish before Hooker and Kingston’s sale ends, for all floorcoverings and curtains are marked down to the very lowest. For instance heavy Axminslc.r carpetrunner 27 inches wide is now 12s lid usually 17s lid, best English linoleums' from 7s 7d running yard. Real mohair door slips in all colours 6s Od, tapestry slipmats 3s 71d, bordered casement cloth lljd. These will give you some idea of the money that can be saved by furnishing at Hooker and Kingston's before the sale ends.*

The question of reduced passenger fares for New Zealanders visiting the British Empire Exhibition was discussed by tile Canterbury District Committee, and a motion was carried asking the Government to make inquiries as to the chartering of passenger vessels.

In the Police Court, Thames, yesterday, William Wilson Sutherland was sentenced to one month’s imprisonment for assaulting a traveller, named Charles - Carter. The latter was attending to his business in Pollen Street, when accused came up and struck him in the face with his clenched fist. lie had never seen accused before. Sutherland said he had mistaken Carter for someone else. The monthly meeting of the W.C.T.U. was held on August 2nd., Mrs. Morton presiding. A remit was forwarded to Mr. Young M.P., re liquor in the King Country and, regret was expressed that the bill providing for women justices had been rejected for the present. Help was asked for blind children in China and India*! The district convention is to be held at Hamilton next month.

At the annual meeting of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian congregation Wellington, it was resolved to reimburse the Rev. Robertson Orr for the expenses incurred in connection with recent legal proceedings against him for damages -over some land required by the church. The con-

gregation congratulated him on -his complete victory over his troubles, and presented him with a gold watch and chain in token of its appreciation.

At the Magistrate’s Court, Hamilton, yesterday, Mr H. A. Young, S.M., gave judgment for plaintiff by default with costs in the following -undefended civil cases:—N.Z. Refrigerating Co. v. M. S. Ormsby, £49 17s lid and costs £4 15s 6d; N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Go. v. Hepi Manukobaka, £39 and costs £4 7s 6d; same v. William A. Wallis, £29 8s 9d and costs £3 11s; Fred Baker v. G. W. Barker, £3 18s lid and costs £1 3s-6d; same v. J. E. Green-slade, £2 11s 5d and costs £1 9s 6d. Walter Cowan was ordered to pay Maurice Vincent Bates £8 18s 6d and solicitor’s fee 15s 6d, in default 10 days’ imprisonment. The annuial report of -the Public Trust Office mentions the interest displayed -in other -countries regarding the principle of State trusteeship. It is stated that inquiries -have been received from 'the United 'States of America, Canada, iRh-odesia, Cey-loh, and the Province of Alberta, -Canada. In each case the inquirers have been supplied with full information regarding the constitution and working of the public Trust Office-of New Zealand. It is (add-s the report), gratifying to find that the principle which -has been in operation in New Zealand for so long a period is commending itself more and more to the authorities in other parts of the British Empire. , A petition from 140 ratepayers in the Otorohanga County concerning the proposed establishment of a cottage hospital and maternity home at Te Kuiti was presented by Mr J. C. Rolleston (Waitomo) in the House of Representatives yesterday. The petitioners state that in -order to provide the necessary funds it is proposed that the Otorohanga and Waitomo County Councils should bo empowered by legislation to raise a loan -without ob--taining the consent of the ratepayers. They maintain that they will not derive any benefit, direct or indirect, from the establishment of the hospital and maternity home, and they ask that the legislation should not be passed.

The playing area on Seddon Park was so out up by the various games that were played there last Saturday that the authorities have thought fit to close it for the rest of the week. The Domain Board has decided to have the whole area top-dressed with the spoil from the excavations in Mr. F- \V. Burley’s property. Mr. Burley lias offered to pay 4s for the cartage of the spoil provided the Board pays, the other shilling, and the offer has therefore been willingly accepted. So that the playing field might be kept in good order through the cricketing season an “Acto" motor mower has been ordered by the Board and is expected to reach Auckland about the end of September. The annual conference of the New Zealand Auto-Cycle Union will open at the Toorak Chambers, Hamilton, on Thursday afternoon. * Messrs E. C. Gaisford is president; A. Way, secretary; and C. Fowler, treasurer. The southern delegates will arrive by the Main Trunk express on Thursday, and the Auckland, Opotiki and Rotorua delegates at mid-day. Messrs A. W. Smith, vice-president, N.Z.A.C.U., E. X. Valentine (councillor), F. C. Peace, and R. Hay will represent the Hamilton Motor Cycle Club at the conference. The local club has arranged an outing for Thursday morning and will entertain the* delegates at supper on Thursday. The annual report shows the union to be flourishing and it -is expected that the conference will bo fully representative.

The To Aroha Orphans’ Club met 'on Monday, when a “wee Scotch night” was held. Dr. Gordon presided. There were visitors from Morrinsville, Hamilton, and other centres. Apologies were received from it number of members. Vocal items were rendered by Messrs Robinson, Wilson and Reveli, ana highland dances by Mr McKechnie, Rev. R. L. Connolly was called upon to present to the club's president, Mr C. C. Speddiug, who is leaving for Onehunga, a handsome travelling rug as a mark of esteem. The speaker made a very humorous and appropriate address, in which lie referred to Mr Spedding’s many excellent qualities. Mr. Spedding suitably replied. In his customary address, the chairman referred to the life -of Burns, and generally lauded the famous poet. The room was decorated with heather and Gordon tartan, while a substantial part of the supper consisted of oatcakes and herrings. Tiie programme consisted of Scotch airs, and proved one of the most attractive meetings the Orphans have held.