TELEGRAMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 26 September 1921, Page 3

TELEGRAMS.

[by TKI.EGH.U’fl —PER PRESS ASSOCIATION] R.S.A. WELLINGTON, September 2(J. The Executive of the R.S.A. discussed the i] 1 lost ion of increased pensions. It was suggested that Air Afassey bo interviewed on arrival at Auckland, and it was decided a deputation should wait oil members of Parliament on Wednesday, it was pointed out the deputation would have to («■ orepared lor tlie ipiestion, how was the money In be raised. Some members pad their own ideas about this. One thought it was ridiculous to attempt to suggest a method of finding tbe money. In the end it was decided lo confer further and invite suggestions oil the subject. canteen funds. WELLINGTON. Sept. 20.

There was a discussion of canteen funds at the R.S,A. Executive meeting from which it. appeared tbe only expenditure was for writing regimental histone'. Mr Batten stated the Board Committee was committed to this and the eoinmilnieiit might cost £10.099. General Russell said more likely sio.oo,'l Air Batten proceeded to say that the main portion of the funds £,0.000 was invested in Government debentures at lour per cent, but when asked where the debentures were said he did not know. The debenture was taken out before lie joined the Board. Some members eriticsed tlie position thus reveal: I and asked fur a reet'ipt for the money, but this was not forthcoming either. Eventually the secretary read a letter from the Almister of Einaiico, statim' the money was lodged in the Treasury at rail. It was decided to ask the Ci’illcrn Hoard to supply full particulars regarding the investment.

WAIKOKOI’U HARBOUR. WAIROA. September 20. Tbe Chairman and members of the Harbour Board visited Waikokopu Harbour works oil Saturday and interviewed tbe Engineer regarding next year’s operations. In nine months, with crude appliances the depth of water in the whole basin has been increased by three feet. It is estimated that vessels will lie able U berth at tile wharves, twelve months lienee. A SUDDEN DEATH. NELSON, September 20. Frank Ricketts, a matter mariner aged (54 years, died suddenly last night He was well know n in shipping , ireb’s. A I IRK. NELSON. September ’’ll. \u 3-rot Oiled wooden house in Wakefield (juii.v, milled and (WCUpied by Fallen. wa< destroyed early this morning logellier with 1 1 ntrnls. Tlie owner was away at llntime. Mrs I’alleii ami flit young , hi!<lren escaped in their night attire A .MANS DEATH. DUNEDIN. September 2(5.

■ lames Walker Shearer, died at the Hospital 011 Saturday where he was received on .filly 27th.. from the effects of poison. It was stated that deceased denied having taken poison, lie said he met two men on July 21H1i.. who gave him a drink. The medical evidence show cd cor,fusion of deceased s throat through poison. The impiest was adjourned for inquiry.

A SHIP SOLD. . CHRISTCHURCH. Sept. 20. The American ship Itroxton was sold by auction to-day by order of the \ ice Admiralty Court. The purchaser was H. L. Bridge. American Consular Agent at Christchurch, and the price was £0,500. The ship was built last year at Seattle and has a registered tonnage of 2004. A FATALITY. COKE. Sept. i’ll. Christopher J. Brown, relieving 1 rain examiner, died as the result ol l ead injuries through a motor cycle accident yesterday. The-tool bag jammed in the wheel. Deceased came lmui Christchurch, was single nod about c.O years of age.