TELEGRAMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 18 June 1920, Page 3

TELEGRAMS.

[j’EH I'HEHH ASSOCIATION.—COPYBIOHT.] NEW MAGISTRATE APPOINTED. WELLINGTON, June 17. The appointment of Mr Arthur M. Mowlam, of Auckland, to the Magistracy was announced to-day by the Minister of Justice. Mr Mowlem has been in active practice as a barrister and solicitor in Auckland for some time, in conjunction with his partner, Mr Neumegan. He has had wide experience at the bar, both in the Magistrate’s and Supreme Courts. It is probable Mr Mowlem will be stationed in the South Island. j WIEELESSS TIME SERVICE. WELLINGTON, June 17. The Minister of Internal Affairs advises that arrangements have been made for a provisional wireless time service from the standard meantime clock at Hector Observatory, to lie transmitted on Tuesday and Friday evenings. Provided that conditions are . suitable for obtaining the necessary observations, the signals will he transmittcd from Wellington radio station on wave lengths of 660 metres, and to ensure accuracy the signal key rtt the wireless station will be automatically worked by the Observatory clock. it is pointed out liv the Minister that wireless messages for ships of the mercantile marine are sent out on wave lengths of 600 metres, so that to ensure the success of the arrangements it will be necessary for all ships fitted with wireless apparatus to restrict the operations for'the few minutes during which time signals'are being transmitted. JOCKEY SUSPENDED. AUCKLAND, June 17. At a meeting of the Auckland District Committee, the jockey, J. J. Conquest, had his license suspended for the remainder of the season for breaking an engagement to ride at Avondale races on April 10th. The Committee expressed appreciation of the frankness of Conquest’s explanation, and was satisfied that in breaking his engagements, as he admitted, lie honestly considered ho was hound to join with the members of his Association, and that he was not a promoter of the action complained ot to the Committee.

A TEACHER’S APPEAL. NEW PLYMOUTH, June 16

A sitting of the Tfeachers’ Appeal Court was held to-day, to hear the appeal hv Herbert Victor Searle, against his dismissal by the New Plymouth High School Board, on the grounds that he had created dissatisfaction amongst the teaching staff of the school. Tlie appellant held the position o: third-assistant master before going to the war, and the Board promised L> keep his position open for him. Searle obtained his B.A. degree at Cambridge University last year, and returned to New Zealand in March last, when be was offered a position as fourth assistant, the Board having meanwhile nopointed a former junior to Searle as third assistant. The Court upheld the appeal, holding that the Board was not justified in summarily dismissing appellant, and or dered'that lie be reinstated in the pos' tion from which he was dismissed with salary as from date of his dismissal. Mr F. H. Campbell of the Secondary Schools Association, appeared ior Searle. MR JUSTICE CHAPMAN. AUCKLAND, June 16. A remark made by Mr Justice Chapman, in the Supreme Court, that ht “thought this would be his last visit to Auckland,” was referred to by Hon. J. A. Tolo, K.C., prior to the adjournment of the Court to-day. Mr Tolo had just commenced! to address the Judge when liis Honour interrupted, saying that representatives of the Law Society had called on him and he had discouraged any idea of their addressing him, and he would not like to encourage Mr Tole to say anything. Mr Tole said he simply wished to express the regret of members of tlie- Ba>that this would he liis Honour’s last visit here. They appreciated the courtesy they had always received from his Honour. He could only express in deep regret that by his Honour’s retirement the Bench would lose so able a judge. His Honour said: It is quite likely you may see me here again. Perhaps the remark I made was somewhat linsti lv made.

SHIP’S NARROW ESCAPE. DARGAVILLE, June 18. The mail boat Wairau had a narrow escape from being destroyed bv fire coming to Dargaville this morning. When passing Mount Rex last evening smoke was noticed coming from the coal bunkers and the crew put the fire out. When passing Tokntokn the tire again broke out. The engineer pluekily stuck to the engine room, although the heat from tho fire was intense and brought the burning boat to the Dargaville wharf, where the fire brigade was called out. The firemen had to go into tile hold and after some hours got the fire under control. The fire burned through two skins, leaving only the outer skin which was charred. Halt an inch more would have burned through, and had there been any draught, there would have' been no hope of saving the vessel. SHORTAGE OP KEROSENE. AUCKLAND, June 16. The shortage of kerosene supplies in Auckland at present is so acute as to practically constitute a famine. Some shopkeepers are absolutely without stocks and others are rationing it by tin' pint. The position is being keenly felt in the country districts where farmer s iargely depend oil kerosene for lighting. A heavy demand fo r candles is one result, and supplies of candles are also very limited. Importers of kerosene anticipate that tile shortage will continue throughout the winter months. fire AT ROTORUA. ROTORUA, June 18. Late last night, a six-roomed house and office owned ancl occupied by Thomas -Martin carrier, was burned. Nothing was saved. The occupants were absent. The insurances are £450 on the building and £4OO on the furture. The cause of the fire is unasoertainable.

REBATE’ ON PROMPT PAYMENT. WELLINGTON, June 18. The scheme uuder which returned soldiers have secured Government assist .‘nice to purchase or erect houses, are In have tlio benefit of a rebate on prompt payment of interest due, has been gazetted. Speaking on the matter, iho Minister of Lands said that the rebate will be deducted from all prompt payments on money due on or after Isi, July. Ho added that as soon as the staff and othe conditions allow adjustment will be made on prompt payments made in the past so that the scheme will be retrospective.