LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 11 December 1919, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Tisch Shield for 1920 has been tvon by the Otakeho School, who were congratulated at yesterday's meeting of the Education Board. ■ The New Plymouth Girls' High School distribution of prizes will take place this evening at the Boys' Assembly Hall, and it is hoped that the Chief Justice, Sir Robert Stout, will preside. The Bell Block School Committee was granted permission by the Board of Education to place a roll of honor to Old Boys in the school. Mr. Smith, in supporting the proposal, remarked that no more appropriate place could possibly be found. In reply to a request from the Taranaki branch of the New Zealard Educational Institute, the Board of Education yesterday passed a resolution requesting the department to bring before tiie next meeting of the Council of Education, the question of the advisability of establishing a training college for teachers in New Plymouth. An Eltham telegram states that religious feeling is entering into the contest for the Egniont seat as the result of a P.P.A. circular. On Tuesday night three plate-glass windows were smashed in the shop of Mr. Ira J. Bridger, President of the Egrnont branch of the P;P.A, It is understood that the police know the offender. The board of ocntrol of the New Zealand Sports Protection League has decided to circularise candidates for Parliament, urging them not to accede to the request of the Christchurch Council of Churches to pledge themselves against an increase in the totalisator permits. The board's view is that the conditions upon which the question is to be determined have not yet been ascertained.

There was a. large attendance at the euchre party and dance held on Monday evening in the Holland. Hall, in aid of the forthcoming Catholic Bazaar, 24 tables being engaged, the prizes being won as follows:—Ladies: Ist (51b box of tea), Mrs. Gilbert; 2nd (2alb flour), Mrs. Waters. Gentlemen: Ist, Mr, George; 2nd, Mr. B. Martes. After the supper, provided by the ladies' committee, the floor was cleared for dancing, about 30 couples taking part. Miss George presided at the piano, and Mr. Costello acted as M.C. There was a good attendance at the East End Pavilion on Monday night, at the soeial to further Miss Ivy Skipper's candidature in connection .with the forthcoming Bazaar-. The following contributed items:—Miss Ivy Skipper, Messrs. Eana, Falwasser, and Morgan. A dainty supper was provided by-the ladies' committee. Extras were played by Mrs. Hall, and Messrs Singh and Manu. Mr. J. H. Parker at the piano, and Mr. Hardgrave made an efficient M.C.

The troublo between the journeymen plumbers and their employers still remains unsettled. The rate of pay for some time past has been 2s per hour (Id more than the minimum fixed by the Dominion award) and the men have asked for a minimum of 2/6, This the employers declined to concede, but made a counter oiler of 2/3, and overtime on that basis. The men still decline to accept this, and the result was that no work was done yesterday by them. One prominent emplover stated that with the contracts made on the basis of the Wages being paid, lie simply could not afford the loss that would be entailed by granting the increase demanded by the men. A final reminder is given of the gala day in connection with the West End School, which takes place in Kkwaroa Park to-day. Complete arrangements have been made for an enjoyable day's outing, proceedings starting at 11 aim. With races for the children. In the afternoon there will bo a number of spectacular items, including fancy dancing, bv Mr. Hoskins' nupils. physical drill, flag and wand drill by the school children; also a number of novel events including Chinese wrestling ari3 loop tug-of-war. There will also be competitions galore all dav long. The various stalls comprising produce, jumble, toys, sweets, and soft drinks are all well stocked, whilst afternoon tea will be available in the bungalow. The Citizens' Band will be in attendance and will give a popular programme. Proceedings will conclude with a dance in the evening, whilst on Friday evening the presentation of prizes, followed by a children's dance, will be held in the bungalow.

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