ADDRESS TO THE PRIME MINISTER.

Otago Witness, Issue 2813, 12 February 1908, Page 13

ADDRESS TO THE PRIME MINISTER.

RAILWAY SERVANTS' APPRECIATION.

WELLINGTON, February 5

Sir Joseph Ward, Prime Minister and Minister of Railways, was waited upon at his residence this evening by delegate* from the Amalgamated Society of Railwa\ Secants, and presented with an address on behalf of tho members. The address i« in album form, in red morocco, with hcliotiopo mounting, and is handsomely illustrated and embroidered with kowhai flowers and views of New Zpaland scenery It states that the members of tbe society wish to convey their high appreciation of the many and valued concession'- which Sir J. G. \Vard has scoured for the servicf during the period he has been Ministerial hoarl of the department. "By resolution of the society it ha.s been resolved to present to you this address, in appreciation of your successful efforts in establishing the Government Railways Superannuation Fund, the raising of the standard of wage, the introduction of the 48 hours' work for the staff, and the many other concessions which the service now enjoys. The rapid expansion of the service during the past

few years lias impood upon us mor\ arduous • lun<w and re*poiT-ifoihUoß, but ii has been to u,s i 'v.artei of yrcat eongratu lation in feeling I hat, you ha\e c\or ex" tended to the .-.Nff ,i kindly aMcl (ons.dcrat* feeling, wlvch is deeply appreciated. Ww also desire to co'igratulato you upon >ouf accession to the I'ri no M;i!istersh.p, ant) trust that you may be spared nwny \ear» in which to continue your good work in' the interests of the Doniinion and it* people."

Parisian exports who have been examinins jewolleiv submitif^l for sale by the Sultan of Turkey state that many bracelets, chains, and necklaces supposed to be gold are matl« of copper gilt, and several alleged pveciovw stones are imitations.