Second Edition. DOMINION NEWS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 19, 22 January 1914, Page 6

Second Edition. DOMINION NEWS.

THE AYRSHIRE’S BOY LABOR. [Pee Press Association.] Wellington, January v Ten cf the Ayrshire’s boys remained in Auckland and go to farms in that district. Forty left Auckland on Tuesday night, fourteen being dropped at stations on the way down, and proceeded to their /several destinations. The balance reached here

yesterday afternoon and wore met bv Mr Laracy. secretary of the Rural Workers' Union, who was requested not to interfere with the hoys. The latter were immediately driven to the steamer Wahine, and left for the south.

Mr Liracy states that he was prepared on behalf of organised labor unions to offer the lads employment .at £1 weekly and found, and, if necessary, advance £8 passage money, which they have to refund to the Government and employers.

Mr Laracy and other labor officials hoarded the Wahiue before sailing, and conversed with the lads, out they Avere unsuccessful in their efforts to induce any to depart from the ar-

rangement with the Immigration De-

partment. A member of the Labor Union wont south in the Wahine, and it is anticipated that further efforts will be made to induce the boys to break the agreement ami gtjcept positions provide*) by the Rural Workers' Union. Several of the lads las! night expressed displeasure at being much pestered and interfered with on arrival in a strange land." Although the arrangement is that the lads receive 7s 6d per week and found:for the first year, there is good reason for believing that more than the minimum wage will be paid in almost every case, and that each boy will be paid according to his work. Tliey are only bound for one year, during which they repay the pasasge money, the balance being placed to their credit in the Savings Bank.

Christchurch, January 22. , Five of the Ayrshire’s hoys stopped at Christchurch and arc going to farms. Nineteen went to Invercargill by the express. All are going to keep their agreements. Last night; some of them got into an argument j with a passenger on the Wahine and : the immigrants moved from the steerage to the saloon. They were met by the union secretary at Lyttelton, who advised them to keep to their agreements and do the best for themselves and their employers. WELLINGTON'S* ANNIVERSARY. Wellington, January 22. For the Anniversary Day celebra- . .tiops the. weather is dull apd. gale is blowing. The races are being largely attended. Other chief attractions are Early Settlors’ Carnival, yachting, and a sports meeting. VyANCANUI CELEBRATIONS. Wanganui, January 22. Anniversary Day is being celebrated by a geiieral holiday, the chief attraction being the Caledonian Society’s annual gathering in Cook’s Gardens. There was a fair attendance and a large number of pipers and dancers were present. The running events, confined to amateurs, were very interesting. The 120yds Handicap was won by H. Marks, from scr., in 13secs. W. Darby (4.lyds), was second and A. Templeton (7yds), third. It was a splendid race. There was a strong wind against the runners, so the performance of the winner is a fine one. THE CAWTKRON OBSERVATORY. Nelson, January 22. Mr Evershed, of the Kodaikanal Observatory, India, who is selecting the site of,,the Cawthron observatory, is making good progress. Practically every day has been beautifully fine with the atmosphere wonderfully clear. It is understood Mr Evershed is most favorably impressed with the conditions here, and it is not altogether unlikely Mr Evershed will have a very interesting pronouncement to make on concluding ins investigations. CHINESE SEAMEN FINED. Wellington, January 22. The two Chinese seamen responsible for the fracas on the steamer Harflete on Monday were convicted to-day and ordered to pay costs, £2 11s each. ACCIDENT TO TAXI. Auckland, January 22. A fine new taxi with four occupants collided with a tree in Grafton Hoad at midnight last night. The car ■ was badly smashed. The driver (David Baimes) and one passenger were pitched through the glass wind-screen. Barnes had a knee badly injured and was removed to the hospital. THE HON. JAMES ALLEN. Christchurch, January 22.

The Hon. Mr Allen went south to attend the University Senate and banquet to Sir Joshua Williams. He returns to Wellington in ten days and will map out a programme to visit the schools preparatory to drafting the Education Bill. He said the talk of an eauly election was piffle. The Hon Mr Rhodes' references were made jokingly. The Prime Minister would rest in his own constituency, but would tour the Dominion before very long.