TELEGRAMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 24 February 1919, Page 4

TELEGRAMS.

. pull Cltess ASSOCIATION. — COPYUICUTT. | MODERATOR DESIGNATE. CHIMSTCH ERCII, Fob. 22. At the Presbyterian Assembly the Rev. J. A. Asher of Napier was elected Moderator Designate, for the next Assembly. 0.1 M.’OSrfION TO MR. -MASSEY. AUCKLAND, This Day. S. Oldfield, Organising Secretary of Franklin branch of the Farmers Union, is a probable candidate for the position held by Mr Masscv for Franklin seat. The executive of the branch passed a resolution that they did not endorse Oldfield’s candidature, as the constitution of the Farmers Union precludes participation in party polities.

SEAMEN’S PROTEST. AUCKLAND, Fob. 22. The Auckland branch of the Seamen’s Union passed a resolution expressing grave concern at the disinfranchisement of seamen on transports and hospital ships, and demanding that this injustice be removed. RETURNED OFFICER’S INSTITUTE. AUCKLAND. Feb. 22. A Returned Officers Institute lias bene formed in Auckland with the object to assist in repatriation, establish scholarships for children of deceased officers, and to create a benevolent fund to assist members or needy dependants. There will be about lour thousand officers on tin* completion ol demobilisation and if they are willing they should he an invaluable help in creating an efficient army for home defence.

AUCKLAND TRAM FARES. AUCKLAND, February 21. At the City Council meeting several speakers expressed strong opposition to the increase of tram fares involved in the Mayors scheme lor the settlement of the tramway dispute. The. Council jtctfnl ved th.a negotiations with (lie company should be continued and referred the matter to a committee of whole Council for consideration and report.