DOMINION NEWS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVI, Issue 33, 13 June 1913, Page 8

DOMINION NEWS.

FLOATING WRECKAGE. [Per Press Association.] Wellington, Juno 12. Captain Cameron, of the steamer Coriuna, reports that on Tuesday, while bound from New Plymouth to Wellington, and when abreast ‘of Cape Terawhiti, he sighted a large spar 15 to 28 inches in diameter, floating upright, about six feet showing above the water. The spar was right in the track of the smaller coastal vessels rounding the Capo. SOUTH ISLAND BAND CONTEST. Invercargill, June 12. The Band Contest Committee has received a telegram from the secretary of the South Island Association that the Association could not alter its decision regarding the appointment ol a judge. The vice-president of the Association (Mr S. A. Staples) telegraphed that the bands were notifying the Association that they would no! compete if Mr Percy Jones (Geelong) .were appointed. The committee derided to adjourn till Tuesday, when a representative of the Association will bo present. A BANKRUPT SOLICITOR. Timaru, Juno 12. At the second meeting of creditors in the estate of Walter Shaw, solicitor, the creditors passed a resolution to give Mrs Shaw her wedding presents, and a portion, but not the whole of the furniture. A creditor said that Shaw's house was the most or pensively furnished one in South Canterbury. The Deputy-Official Assignee reported that during the two moiiths since bankrupt’s filing ho had been busy investigating matters, especially the seedrities, but owing to the’chaos which prevailed he had not made much headway. Shaw’s books of account had never been balanced since 1996, and consequently they would have to be checked over the whole intervening period. A mass of documents were in such confusion that it would take another month to get them put in order, and apparently it would take twelve months to prepare a complete statement. A warm passage took place between the solicitors and the creditors regarding one of Shaw’s largest transactions with the Timaru Property Company, the Deputy-Official Assignee’s solicitor demanding more information than the company were willing to supply.''

DOMINION CROP AVERAGES. Wellington, June 12. The crop averages for the Dominion for the season 1912-1013 wore gazetted last night, and are as fol- , : o. ■ ■)■ lows:—■ , Wheat, 27.28 bushels per acre, oat; 35.12, barley 36.73, maize 17.43, peas 25.83, rye grass 462.93 pounds pel acre, cocksfoot 238.37, red clovei 155.43, potatoes 6.28 tons per acre, turnips 12.25, mangolds 23.69. PIGEON SHOOTING AND CODES ING. I'-' i ' Invercargill,'' Jutie 12. At a meeting of memebrs of the Invercargill branch of the 'NeW Zea land Sports Protection League; tin Invercargill Gun Club and the Southland Coursing Club, the following resolution was carried :—That this conference of members of the Invercargih branch of the Sports Protection League, Invercargill Gun Club, anc Southland Coursing Club, unanimously agrees that under a properly constituted and managed gun-club meeting, conducted under the N.Z. Gun Club Association rules, there is nol the slightest cruelty in pigeon match I shooting, and strongly protests against | the proposed prohibitive clause for the I supression of pigeon shooting and i Plurnpton coursing in a Bill to be j brought before Parliament next sesj sion. FLAX AND SAWMILL WORKERS. Wellington, June 12. Stringent regulations are gazetted to-night for the governing of the accommodation to be pro I vitled for Haxmill and sawmill workers, and they will come into operation immediately. In every case the inspector is to be satisfied with the accommodation provided, before its use is Sanctioned, and the houses must bt properly built lined, and ceiled, anc sanitary conveniences must be provided. . HOSPITAL CHARGES. Wellington, June 12. The Hospital Committee to-day discussed a recommendation to increase the charge to patients from 30s to 35s weekly, bringing it into lino with Dunedin and Auckland charges. The proposal met with a good deal of opposition, opinion being expressed that the patients should be classified, and the minimum charge fixed at 30s. it was urged that many people were unable to pay even 30s, while others could afford to pay more, and shoiilr. do so. The recommendation was referred back to the Houso Committee. AN INJUDICIOUS CHARGE. Auckland, June 12. During the hearing of an award case to-day a witness for the defence alleged that the Inspector of Awards had acted oppressively, and said later that such was the general opinion of the employers of Auckland. Mr Kettle, S.M., commented somewhat strongly upon the allegation, remarking that witness should not make such remarks. The officers had their duty to perform, and lie had seen no indication that the official in question was oppressive. If witness had any complaint to make, he should make it in the proper quarter, and the Denartmont would look into it. Ho was surprised that any citizen of standing should make such an accusation. i