TELEGRAMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 5 March 1920, Page 3

TELEGRAMS.

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RAILWAY COMMISSION’S REPORT WELLINGTON, March 4.

The report of Mr Justice Stringer on behalf of the Board which recently inquired into the salaries, wages, and I conditions of employees for the Railway Department is in'the hands of the General Manager of Railways. Mr Massey stated to-day that 't would probably go before Cabinet tomorrow. After that lie intended to release it for publication.

SLY GROGGER FINED. ASHBURTON, This Day. Before Mr McKpan, S.M., to-day, Gideon Scott, charged , with keeping I liquor- for sale, was convicted and _ I fined £SO, or in the alternative, three , I month's. I On a further charge of selling liquor : I he was fined £25, with the alternative j j of two months. I Scott was a second offender. A plant J of 46 bottles of whisky was found hidI den behind a sliding board in a wall. John Laffey, charged with purchasI ing liquor from Scott, was fined £5. WELLINGTON TRAMWAYS. WELLINGTON, March 3. I Owing to the collapse of the fireI brick lining in the furnace of a large I boiler at the tramway power-house, [ the tramway service has been, severely curtailed. Repairs cannot be completed before Saturday. The position I will be more acute on Thursday and I Friday, when the plant will run on I foreign coal of poor steaming quality. All the cars were held up for half an I hour at mid-day to-day. THE MOKOIA JAUNT. WELLINGTON, This Day The Mokoia arrived at Pago Pago, on Thursday. This was the first harbour visited since leaving Wellington. At the invitation of Governor Terhune the party had a day ashore There was a full programme of entertainments and ' generous facilities were given for inquiries to our experts. There was a 1 reception at the naval station, with a 5 salute of seventeen guns. The party inspected tlio native school and bos— 1 pital. The medical authorities are justly proud that they succeeded in c completely excluding influenza from the < island. The party were present, at the opening of the tenders for the sea - son’s copra output, sold by Govern-

ment on the native account. Seven cents per pound constituted a record. There was a lunch- at Government House in the afternoon. The visitors met the officers and ladies of +he naval community, and witnessed some ! Samoan- dancing. The party were much impressed with the deep water harbour a.nd picturesque well ordered naval station. 'Americans were guests at dinner on the Mokoia and showed much interest in the cinema pictures of New Zealand sheep stations and Alpine scenery. Mr Lee was warmly congratulated on his promotion to the Ministry. Apia will be reached today. A TEACHERS BOND. CHRISTCHURCH, This Day! Tlie Canterbury Education Board has decided to forward a strong protect to the Education Department against its decision that marriage on the part of a lady teacher would not relieve her guarantor from the obligations entered into a Training College bond.

A THEFT. TE KUITT, This Day. At the Magistrate's Court this morning, Andrew’ Lind and Duncan McLean, charged with theft of a new Hupmobile motor car with fined £lO each or two month imprisonment. They go to gaol. RIFLE MEETING. TRENTHAM, This Day. A beautfiul night with a crisp twang of frost in the air was followed after the early morning fog had dispersed by brilliant sunshine and a fleckless sky. A start was made with C. scries. The opening match of seven shots at 300, 500 and 600 yards was got through by noon. Complete results are not yet available, but at 300 and 500yds., Keen of Dargaville got on two 35’s tlie next best were Brnithwaite of Okniwa 34 and 32, Page of I,inton 33 and 33, G. W. Ingram of Hawora 35 and 31. Milroy of Nelson 31 and 34, Hudscin of Wanganui 31 and 34, I). Roots of Patea 32 and 33, Leslie Lovedny of Ohtira 32 and 31, R. J. King of Opaka 30 and 35. Others in the 60’s were numerous but the 600 yards is sure to make considerable changes. A slight mirage and faint puffy breeze puzzled many marksmen. WELLINGTON, This Day. The following are the leading prize winners in the opening match "00, 500 and 600 yards seven shots, possible 105—Duppie (Dunedin) 97; J. P. White (Auckland) 97;.F. H. James (Napier) 96; W. J. East (Opaki) 96, AV. Winslade (Opaki) 96; H. R. Steonc (Dargaville) 96; P. H. West (Blenheim) 96, R. J. King (Opaki) 95; L. C. Braithwnite (Okawa) 95; A. J. Petersen (Ponsonby) 95; H. Harris (Ch.Gh.) 94; AY. J. Henry (Oh. Ch.) 94; G. S. Ashley (Auckland) 94; Cadet C. Ashley (Auckland) 94; F. Chinn (Wellington) 94; R. Ifooitse (Hawcra) 94; S. feoff (Ohtira. 94; AV. Mil ley (Invercargill 94; J. E. McLaughlnn (Fenthevston) 94.

10 PER CENT. DIVIDEND. DUNEDIN, This Hay. At a meeting of tlie Board of Directors of Kemptliorne Prosser, Ltd., a dividend of four and a half per cent, and a bonus of two per cent, making ten per cent, for the year, was recommended. TANNING INDUSTRY.

NAPIEII, This Day. ! A meeting of the Hawkcs Ray Tannery Coy this morning decided to request the Premier to look more closely into the question of making an export duty on hides with a view to protecting local industries keeping the price ot leather down, and a tax of 4d to Gd on all hides exported to United. States is suggested. A HEAVY FINE. DUNEDIN, This Day. Charles John Beagle was fined £2o.for sly grog selling.