DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 November 1923, Page 3

DOMINION ITEMS.

[nv TF.LEORAI’H —I’EB PRESS ASSOCIATION'.] MASONIC WELLINGTON. November 28. I- rd Jellieoe nil* unanimously reelected Grand Master, and Hon. H. L. Millie!, or [lekitika, ]>ro-Grand blaster. The other principal eflicor.s elected were Ora ml Chi; Inins, Revs. Dyer (CanteDuir.v). and Drake I Wellington!. Hrand Treasiirei -I. W. Hillary (Christchurch). Gland Registrar--T. N. Williams (Ch: i teimrelii. President of the Boanl of General purjioses. A. 11. Ilohhs (Christehureh). President of the Board of Benevolrinr. R. W. S. Eiistweivl (( hristehureh). Senior Oraud Demons. A. C. Al'Kil|op (Otago); I!. A. Gillespie (Hawkcs’ Hay). ■Junior (Band Deneutis f). A . t ollins (Auckland!. 11. V. Flutter (Wi llingtini). Claud Directors of Coromonies. C. E. Dutton (Auckland), -I. A. Moir fOtago), .1. Simpson (Cantei bury). 11. (*. lough* ( Wellington). HON TAMES OR A [GIF lIONOFR ED. TLMAIII'. Nov. 27. The citizens of South Canterbury last night presented a public testimonial to the Hon Craigie, oil the eve ol his extended tour of Britain, Europe and the East. The meeting was representative of all sections of the community, and was marked by much enthusiasm. A lengthy address was presented, outlining ice 'bn Craigie’s manv services on all the nublie bodies ,T Timarii. and also in Pai liameni. and enumerating his many public gii ts. Ihe address wa~ aecompanied by a handsome massive silver salver. Speeches were made, of a highly appreciative nature, wishing the lien Craigie a pleasant trio, after a Hivnunu- public life. HOSPITAL BOARD REPORT. ( HIM SIT IHTH 11. Nov. 28. The Hospital Committee of the Hospital Rec.rii sulmiilti'il leeommomlatiolis lo the {’anterbarv Branch of Dio British Medical As.-nrial ion in favour of t lie csiahli -line u! oi a soil aide place for cases oi hone and joint tuhereuhisis: uKo urging tha.t Hospital Boards endeavour to eradicate the main source ~i l u i.erot lost - injection, namely, infect,T milk, ami take more active steps to segregate infected persons. especially where i hildreu were exposed to iateciioii. Regal ding la loam! joint eases, til - eialtse wa. reierred I tack to lb* rniimritu .* in obtain medical evidence, i.'unug tic discussion a complaiiii :ts madt* that the Caiiterhury Board’s activity m righting' consumption was .-.aduliug the Board with the expetu f outside patient'. wle-reas the ( ~;v, rnmelit should ta'-kle the que-nct eci ioua lly. 'I he other re ions were adopted, also a amt i a Hint Hie Board hold a < oiilerenc • witii the Deny |. .irmers’ Assoeia 1 ieu. Fai inei s' Puion and A . and P. Association, with a view to .-"'•urine; uune rigid herd testing. MISS MOHAN'S BODY 1(1'.- ( OVER F. I) WEI,LINT! TON. Nov. 28. The body ol All'-' -Moran who was missed irom the steamer Mamma yesterday was washed (ip on the beach at Seatoun this morning. lIO.N !. O. COATES' TOPR. GISBORNE. Nov. 28. The Mon ,1. U. I ..ales yesterday inspected the authorised route oi the Oishiirne-Soutliw ards. railway, am.

spent the night at Ruakilun. lei l this morning lor the Il ew era County, a two days’ horseback journey to wiiakatiine. The Minister is accompanied by Mr is. S. Williams, ALP. : Mr Furkert, engmeer-iu chiel ; Air AleVilly. General-Manager of Radwavs; Mr .Julies, assistant-engineer t . the Railway Department. WAGES RATES. Al t Kl-A-ND. Nov. 28. Il is ,mLed llmt mark'd aetivily m me building trade in Auckland has led l.i a rerun cm e ■ f the | raetiee ot bidding up IT r la hour, and that r.s a result a i ions position has aiu-rii. i-Teht mi awarded rate oi 2 ; 2].u an hour, the wage lor First class carpenters has risen ill some eases to 2- t>d. -** .id. it, id even .1- ;iii hour. Tile .Master Buiide.s Association at a meeting last evening. (lei idl'd upon a maximum wage ol 2sTnl an hour for carpenters finishing bauds. UI take effect immediately. ' maximum rate of 3> an I,our was fixed for bricklayers, it being stated that as mm I. as 3s 3d aad 3s lid was at present being paid by some builders, vvlieieus the award wage vvT s about 2s URL In tin- ci.-e of plasterers, a further meeting will be held by tli" Biaslerei s’ Association to fix a maximum rate. He i.v.ard specified N 2td an hour whereas 3- fa! and mote i- being demamied. PPF.SBYT ERIAN ASSEMBLY, tIT 1! IST’i IT FR< M. No'’The Ys-emhlv resolved that it was mi(iesirahle to introdme the Yming Olizen- League into Hie Sunday Sclinrd ur- ■ oiuisiition- The Assembly also received a repo t Hi the evil of dual eoiitrol m N’c. Hebrides and espressetl satiMae- • jon that Mr .Massey bad biought up the mailer at the Imperial ( "nlerance. e I Ii.YMAHI'.s. ACCKLAN'D, November 28. !„ the action for alleged libel. hreti'dit bv William *l"''" XI,IV ' s !' l " ,< ’ l ' teaelmr. against Rev. .lobu ,hr latter being Vicar and memhe, ol School Committee at \\ annate Vuri li, the .lurv !•turned a verdu t lor plaintiff, for £1 daiiiag'- Argu.m-H i„ proceeding on a mm-siut P'.nit. and as to costs.

COAI.MISSIONEU OF GROWN LAND*. N Yl’lEK. NoveiiiDvr 2-i----v,.. | ]) Thomnson. Chiel D.aughtsAuak'laD.il. has Ueu tipiomU'tl C iiiiaiiissiniier nf C :'.nvn I anus l«r Hawke’s lhi.v.