DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 15 May 1923, Page 3

DOMINION ITEMS.

[by telegraph—per press association.]

lAI PR O V fXG CON DTTfONS. CHRISTCHURCH, Alay Iff.

The telegraph line via the East Coast was restored lor the tirst time since May 7th, and is working almost normal, although interruptions are likely owing to the operations of the permanent repair gangs. The West Coast mail was taken by service ears this morning, but heavy mails will still go by steamer. Through mails to Kaikoitra are not yet possible, but settlers are co-oper-ating wherever possible. SCHOOL CO-MAIITTEES’ ASSOCIATION. THE S ECBETAR Y’ S STATEAIENT. WELLINGTON, May 15. The annual meeting of the School Committee’s Association was held last night. President A. .1. White presiding. The balance sheet showed that the year had commenced with a balance of £8 7s Od, and ended with a. credit of £ll -Is. In forwarding a copy of the annual report to the Alinister of Education, the Secretary stated that all the Association’s energies were being spoilt on one object. Afcmhers willingly gave their time, energies, and substance in the work as they realised that the child of to-day was the ruler of tomorrow, but hide bound regulations, red tape and parsimony were but poor incentives for their endeavours. They looked to the Alinister for encouragement and not restrictions. The Alinister had promised to increase committeemen's powers and commenced b\ limiting subsidies. The suggestion was made that the Alinister should hold a consultation with the various education bodies so as to shape his policy of reconstruction. The Alinister acknowledged the receipt of the report and said he would be plca-sinl to give the various matters mentioned his earnest- and careful consideration. A FIRE. FOXTON, AI ay 15. A boardinghouse at the seaside, occupied bv the Alisses Hincbley. and owned bv G. Langley, was totally destroyed bv lire last night. No one was in the house at the tnno of the outbreak. 1 lisnrailces are not available.