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LOCAL AND GENERAL

In order to secure, as far as possible, the distribution of the Christinas messages over the number of days preceding Christmas Day, tho postal authorities request the public to assist the Depart uicnt by posting correspondence 'and printed matter, and by sending telegraphic greetings as many days before Christmas as possible.

In consequence of the Christmas holidays the next meeting of the.'City Council will be held on Monday next at 8 p.m. The Milk ComnAttee is to meet this afternoon, the Reserves Committee to-morrow afternoon, and the Tramways and Finance Committees on Friday at 2.30 p.m.

A peculiar case came before Mr. F. K. Hunt, S.St., in the Magistrate's Court yesterday. A couple, with matrimonial differences, had submitted a part of their troubles when it was discovered that the husband had charge of the 60n, and the wife had the custody of the daughter, while both husband and wife wanted tho custody of tho two children. The Magistrate pointed out that he had no power to mako an order giving the husband the custody of the daughter, though lie could make an order giving the son into the charge of his mother. A question as to tho right of the }ather to see his daughter was then raised, and the Magistrate said lio would allow tho father to sou his daughter if he undertook not to kidnap her. ''We are not willing to tako the chan'ce," remarked counsel for the wife. "Well, I am making that order," said Mr. Hunt. "He can 6ee her' at the police station, and he cannot kidnap her from there, or at the post officii at 3 o'clock, if you likee that better and there will be a constable there to wateli proceedings."

Tho body of the young: man. Thomas Pearce, son of the late Mr. A. C: Pearce (ex-Mayor of Karori) and Mrs. Pearce, of ICarori, who was drowned in the Wangnnui River on December 2, was recovered on Sunday at Taumarunui. — Press Assn.

"Monsiour le lord l Maire, de la Ville do Wellington, Nouvello Zeknde,"' is the address on a letter received by the Mayor (Mr. J. P. Luke) from the Administration of the Civil Hospitals ar Reims (France). The letter makes an appeal for funds to assist in the restoration of the various hospitals, hostels, orphanages, etc., which were destroyed by shellfire and Barnes arising therefrom during the continuous bombardment of that city (the anoient capital of France). The writer states that upwards of 30,000 buildings were destroyed or partly destroyed during nearly five years', bombardment, and that it will take 30,000,000 francs to restore the city to its former state, though it could never bo quite wljat it was to those who loved and venerated the place. The letter concludes with an appeal to the heart, and generosity of tho British to help in the good work of restoring the hospitals of the city,

At the Girls' College brenking-up ceremony at the Opera House this aftornoon the Primo Minister (the Right Hon. W. F. Masseyi will be present and address the girls, and Mrs. Massc.v will present the prizes to the successful pupils. ! '

An interesting display of physical, drill and athletic exercises was given yesterday afternoon bv the pupils of the primary department of Banks Commorcial College, tho display, which was held in the school grounds on The r '>srace, being largely attended by the uarents and friends of the scholars. Under the instruction of Captain Duffy, the lads havo become proficient in exercises, and presented o very smart appearance yesterday. All tho latest features of physical "jerks" have been eagerly learnt by the students, and the ease and precision with which they performed arduous movements spoke much for the valuo of the training they receive in addition iv the routine school work.

Mr. M. , Herman, tobacconist, Lambton Quay, has purchased, the freehold property occupied by tie Equitable Building Company, next to fetnvart Dawson's, and intends to make extensive alterations in January next.

Reference to the religions and interchurch work in connection with tho Y.IL.C.A. is niii<lo in tho annual report, which elates:—"ln tho nil-round programme which the association seeks to carry out on behalf of the young men of this city, tlui religious work has necessarily formed unimportant part of the association's activities. The meetings for. men held every Sunday afternoon have been well maintained throughout the year. Helpful and inspiring addresses have been given by ministers and laymen, and to these men we are grateful for the assistance which has been so readily given. Following the men's meetings on Sunday, afternoons, the strangers' tea has been held on practically every Sunday. ... A mcst important phase of the religious work activities of the association has been the efforts made during the year to co-operate with the churches and the.young men's organisations connected with; the churches. The association hns consistently endeavoured to avoid usurping any of tho functions that rightly belong to the Church. On the contrary, the association recognises that (lie 'Clnnch is the divinely appointed institution for worship and religious instruction, and every effort is made to influence the young men joining the association to connect themselves with the Church of their belief. The ministers and Bible-class leaders of the churches adjacent to the association's buildings are advised of the arrival of every new member, and the opportunity is' thus given tho churclms of getting into touch with' theso members."

An interesting example of what tho Yj.M.C.A. has -done for cricket -was brought before the notice of the annual meeting; Inst evening by -Mr. W. Kglin, who said 1 that fifteen representative and senior cricketers had learnt tho game nnder Y.M.C.A. auspices. Those men were: G. Baiter, W. A. Baker, Binnie, W. Hughes, 11. Lamhert, H M'Girr, E. 11. Phillips, C. W. Trott, W. Warne, C. Grimmetl, E. Roberts, Leader, S. Smith, K. Knowles Smith, and in addition T. Plant, who had been long as. sociated with the Y.JI.C.A. movement.

The annual: prize-Riving and brealiingup ceremony''of Banks College will take place on Friday afternoon. The prizes will be presented by Frofeasor Murpbj.

At tho meeting of the Lower Ttiitt Borough Council last night, the Mayor (Mr. U. I\ Kishworth) presented service medals and certificates to members of the local (ire brigade. The Mayor made eulogistic rel'erenco to tho manner in which the brigade had carried out its work during the year, and on behalf of the council expressed thanks for it. Captain blinn responded on 'behalf of the brigade. The list of awards was as follows:—Five year. l / service medal, Firemen Slinu and t'ergut/in; threo yoars' certificate, Fireman JJ. Wilson; two-year bar to inedill, Captain Slinn, Assist ant-Forcuian Fleet, Lieutenant Doran, Foreman Derail, and firemen Warner and Hu'"on.

Gratification is expressed by the annual report of tho Y.M.C.A. at tho work accomplished during the past year. Inter alia, tho report states:—"Out of tho shortcomings of the year's work an experience has been gained which encourages us to grapple with the unfinished tasks during tho coming year. That the association has un important part to play in the city is unquestioned. Givfcn the means to carry out tho work an increasing sphere of usefulness is open to the association, and from practically every suburb in the city requests have been received to extend its scope and influence. .Such a work is only possible by tho oitizens.who have tho welfare of the youth of the city at heart undertaking tho financial responsibility that this extension will involve. To all those who have geiierously supported the work of tho association during the past year, the board of directors tenders its grateful thanks. It is the confident belief of the board that the service rendered during tho past year will be productive of an efficient and lasting work during the days that are, ahead. In this great enterprise of seeking to translate the principles of Jesus Christ into living ternis among the youth of this city, the board a# 3 for a continuance of that cooperation and good, will which the citizens of the Capital 'City have always extended."

In connection with tlicv Union S.S. Company's statement that the new direct service across Cook Strait was not proving satisfactory, the Nelson Chamber • of Commorce lias written to the Wellington Chamber .stating that the service was inaugurated at the very worst time of the year from both a cargo and (radio point of view. The chamber maintained that, the test so far. had not been a fair test as to whether such a service would be successful or otherwise.'

At last night's meeting/of tho Lower IIul,'; Borough Council a communication was received from the Wellington Automobile Club requesting information us to tho number of motorists fined in the borough, also the amount collccted ill fines during* the lust two years. The Mayor (Mr. E. P. Rishwortli) said that he was not sure whether the council was called upon to furnish information of that kind'. Councillor Mitchell moved that the club be informed that the lists could be obtained from the court records. Councillor West seconded the motion, which was carried.

On behalf of the ICarori and Kelburn tramway employees, Mr. A. L. Montcith . yesterday asked the Arbitration Court to amend of its own motion tho award under which the employees were working, and to grant them double pay for Sunday work. lie said that in Court the employers had stated that they could not possibly increase the fares. That had been their argument .against double pay for Sundays. Since then they had put the fares up 100, per cent. 7jy cutting out tho Sunday concession, ticket, and they had raised the price of concession tickets used on weelydays from 2s. to 2s. 6d. Mr. Justice Stringer said he did not think the employers had said it was impossible to raise tho fares-; his recollection.was that they said if they raised tho fares there was a danger that people would not ride,'on their trams on Sundays. Mr. Grenfell (employers' representative) said he understood that the ordinary fare had not been interfered with, and that tho only increase was in connection with the concession ticket. Mr. Monteith apjlied • for the cost-of-living bonus, concerning which the Court had earlier in the day made a general pronouncement. Mr. Grenfell submitted that there should be no bonus in this ease. The award was dated September 20, which was fo near the end of, tho six-monthly period over which the increase in the cost of living was computed, that the workors should not get anything. Mr. Monteith said the award dated back to July 1. The union had never previously had an award, and he submitted that the bonus should bo ss. a week. The Court reserved its decision. Mr. R. H, Nicholson, stationmaster at Wailii, lost his way in the bush between • Waihi and Waitekauri last week, and was forced to remain out all night. Mr. Nicholson, .who is interested in the investigation of bush fnunn, left Waihi to explore tho bush near Waitekauri. When lie reached the outskirts of the bush he found a fire raging tn a dense growth of blackberries. 'The road of the ilames caused him to bent a hasty retreat, but all attempts to locate the route over which he had come failed, and, darkness setting in, lie wa-, compelled to givo up the (lttPiupt. Farlv next morning ho located his position from an eminence in the bush, and at 7 o'clock lie emerged into the open. Mr. Nicholson ultimately reached home in an exhausted condition. In the meantime a polieo search party was 'being organised.

While the Court of Arbitration was discussing particular applications for tho cost-of-living bonus yesterday, roFeiviiei. was mado to the claims of tho brewery cnmloyces. "I am not feeling very much concerned for tho brewers," said His Honour to ilr. J. Head, tho union representative. "They certainly come under the jurisdiction of the Court, but the same influences that, operate with, me in regard to other industries don't influence mo with regard to brewers." Tho question before the Court was whether tho recent date of the award under notice should prevent the union from obtaining the 3s. cost-of-living bonus winch the Court had just fixed. Mr. Read produced a document purporting to be an undertaking oil the part of the Canterbur.v employers in the trade to vwy. a cost-of-living bonus of 9s. Mr. W. A. Grenfell. on behalf of the employers, submitted it was unfair that if tho Christchurch employers clioSe to pay, their agreement should bo regarded us binding on the Wellington employers. His Honour suggested that Mr. Grenfell might communicate with the Cliris.eliurch people. He said that of course the Court could not grant moro than 35.. but it f-pemwl io him that iUr. Rend had overcome, the difficulty about the date of the award.

When a first-offending inebriate was being dealt with in the Magistrate's Court yesterday, Sub-Inspector Willis said that when the man was arrested, four persons followed the constable to the station, and pretested that, the prisoner was not drunk and should be released. "If those men are in Court," remarked tho suliinspec.tov, "I would be glad if they will come forward and givo evidence. Tho police have nothing to hide. I «an produce witnesses to prove that tho man was very drunk." ' There was no response to tho 6iib-inspectcr's invitation. What is said to be a record drive for the Miranmr Golf Club was made tho other day by Mr. Glen Grange, of Wellington from the "Kaikoura" tee, the* club used being tho usual driver. The ball travelled in all a distance of M 2 yards, tho distance to tho holo being 490 yards.

A curious situation, arising out of tho decision of the Arbitration Court that tho latest cost-of-living bonus should bo 3s. and not !>s„ was disclosed when the application of the Wellington bakers slid pastrycooks come to ba considered. Mr. A. Collins, who appeared for .the workers, said that the result of the Court's judgment was that the workers owed the emnloyers Is. a week. They had received the cost-of-living bonus of 4-s. a week, and when the next bonus (the lis. cue) was awnrded, the employers agreed ti at it should be made 10s.. on the uiderstanding that they should be given credit for tho extra is. when tho next lmrus was granted. This next bonus had now proved to bo 35., and the. 1 union, said Mr. Collins, must carry out its part of the compact. Win or lose, it would not break its undertaking. "Well, if I were you," said Mr. Justice Stringer. "I should not apply for an ameiulmont of tho ti ward. I should lenvo it alono. I should suggest that you withdraw tho application, and if tho employers insist on getting the. bonus reduced to' 13s. instead of lis., it will have to lw reduced. But don't ask us, to reduce it for you. That is Quixotic." Mr. Collins: ' "I withdraw tho application, Your Honour."

Work on tho now recreation ground at Lower Hutt Ims been practically completed. Tho costi to duto is J2OO 17s. Hd.

While crossing the road, on Ills way to tho wharf to meet bis father, who was arriving: by tho JJucljca? at Day's Hay on Sunday afternoon, a son of Mr. Bernard Page, city organist, was struck by a passing aiotor. A front wheel of the car, which fortunately was travelling slowly, passed over the lad s leg, causing a fracturo of the thigh. Mr. Page will have many sympathisers. He has been in poor health himself for some time past, niul Mrs. Page Has been -fconiined to a private hospital in Napier for snmo weeks past.

Speaking at the New Century Hall, when thanking the spiritualists of New Zealand for the Kaiapoi rug they had given him, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle said ho would have to qualify the statement that he had got nothing out of his tour. ITe went on to say: "I am like a sower sowing seed broadcast; but there is another way of sowing seed—a way that each and'all of you can try, via., dibbling tho seed in one by one."

Mr. .\. F. Poberts and as many othei members of the couniil of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce a« possible are to attend the deputation to tho Prime Minister which has been organised for Thursday morning by, tho Wellington Progress League.

During tlm summer months ; several firms in the city, including Messrs. Wright, Stephenson, and Company, Messrs. Levin and Company, and Messrs. Dalgety and Company, intend to close their offices at 4.30, instend of at 6 in the evening. Work-will commcnco half an hour earlier than usual. The shipping departments will be the only branches not adhering to these hours.

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Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 68, 14 December 1920, Page 6

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LOCAL AND GENERAL Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 68, 14 December 1920, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 68, 14 December 1920, Page 6

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