NEW ZEALAND NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1889, 25 October 1913, Page 13

NEW ZEALAND NEWS.

(By Telscraph—Press Association.) , 0 r DRIVERS' WAQE3< Hamilton, October 24. In the Conciliation Court, at Hamilton, the local cart drivers were' given an advance equal to 4s. pef week all round, with hours and conditions similar to those obtaining throughout the Dominion. THE LIBERALS, Hastings, October 24. Tho Liberal rally held in Olympia Skating Rink last evening was addressed by Mr. W. D. S. MacDonaid, Mr. W. G. Laurenson, and Mr. G. ,W. Russell, M.P.'b. A resolution was carried unanimously expressing' thanks to the speakers and to Sir Josepli Ward for accepting tho Opposition leadership; and to the Opposition for tho fight it was putting up in tbo cause of democracy. The meeting concluded with cheers for Sir Josoph Ward. About 860, people were present. SEAL SKINS DETAINED DY CUSTOMS. Hokitika, Ootobor 24. On the last trip of tho ketch Jane from Okura, South Westland, about 125 sealskins were brought to Hokitika, being tho catch .of some residents rf the Okura district. Tbo Customs Department at Hokitika to-day reviewed the skins, and some ninetv'wero laid aside,for further instructions. Tho Customs Department at Wellington .has been notified of the sizes of the sldns, and the'officials here are now awaiting further instructions as to the course to bo pursued, not having export knowledge. SGOTT MEMORIAL. Oamaru, October 24. A' sum of over £200 lias 'been subscribed for the Scott Expedition Memorial Fund, tho purpose being _to institute' aamual essav competitions by primary school pupils on suitable subjects. *Tho interest upon tho capital sum.to be given as prizes, one te a boy .and one t-o a girl. At a meeting of the Bubsoribers to-niglit it was decided to hold the first competition on December 13 The suggested sub]ect being the Scott Expedition. . PLUNKET NURSE FUND. . Wanganuli October 24. Collections wero taken up in aid of the Plunket Nurso_ to-day, the total amount realised being £191, which carries a Government subsidy of 245. in the £. . A,NEW LAW SOCIETY. Bartetors and solicitors practising within tho Wanganui district, which comprises in addition to Wanganui and Waverloy tho towns of Marten, Huntervillo, Mangaweka, Taihape, _ and Raetilii have formed a Law Society of the district of Wanganui under tho presidency of Mr. Jas. Watt.