TELEGRAMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 12 May 1922, Page 1

TELEGRAMS.

By TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSN., COPYRIGHT.

TYPOGRAPHICAL DISPUTE. WELLINGTON, May 11

The Typographical Union’s dispute was before the Conciliation Council today. Consideration of the case of the related trades dispute was adjourned till June 1. Air F. I’irani briefly outlined the demands of the employers, .contending that they were fair and equitable. Clause 1, that payment for work shall he either by time or by piecework, was agreed to. Considerable discussion followed on the wages question. There were both proposals and eounter-proposils regarding Weekly wages and piecework. Air Earle pointed out that the employees’ union wanted an increase on t!ie existing award, and the employers wanted less. There was no possibility of the employers agreeing to auytbing more than the existing award. In view of ilie contention of the other side, the question of wages must, lie thought, go to the. Court. No agreement could lie come Lo o:i the question of wages, and the board proceeded to consider other points in the demands, and adjourned until tomorrow. THE BONUS CUT. UNION SECRETARIES DISCUSSION. WELLINGTON, May 11. An important meeting of trade union secretaries and other officials was held this afternon and evening to discuss the Arbitration Court’s pronouncement respecting the reduction of os weekly in the bonus. After, a lengthy sitting, no definite announcement was made, when the 'meeting ciuclutled. A further meeting is to fie field. WANT THE FIRE IRONS. JUDGE’S RRO.MTSE TO PRISONER. WELLINGTON, May 11. In the Supreme Court Mervyn John Cudby was found guilty of breaking and entering, and was tetnanded tor sentence to-morrow. His Honour, Justice Reed, said that if. during the time to elapse, Cudby would state what became of the missing revolvers, it would make a difference in his sentence. His Honour did not like the idea of so many revolvers knocking about in the community.

A GENEROUS BENEFACTOR. HAMILTON, Alay 11

Dr D. V. Bryant, of Hamilton, made a magnificent gift of a seaside homo for the convalescent children at Ivarioi, near Raglan. The home which accommodates 48 children, is now bein' erected. Mr Bryant also handed over 200 cows, and the use of 400 acres of' farm land for the benefit of the home, the property to he vested in a board of governors. He is also arranging to hand over all tlie profit derived from his dealings ill stock and land, after making provision for bis own dependents.