Nov. 25.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 3919

School Colours, &c.

Education Department,
Wellington, 18th November, 1915.

THE following is an additional list of school colours, &c., that have been registered in pursuance of regulations published in the New Zealand Gazette of the 12th August, 1915.

W. J. ANDERSON,
Registration Officer.

WELLINGTON COLLEGE.

Colours.—Alternate vertical black and gold stripes on a band 2 in. wide; the black stripes 1⅝ in. wide, the gold stripes ⅜ in. wide.

Badge.—An ancient tripod altar with lighted lamp upon it; scroll above; the whole in gold on one of the black bands.

WELLINGTON GIRLS’ COLLEGE.

Colours.—Alternate diagonal black and gold stripes on a band 2⅜ in. wide; the black stripes 2 in. wide, the gold stripes 1½ in. wide.

STRATFORD DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL.

Colours.—Alternate red and black horizontal stripes ⅕ in. wide on a band 1⅖ in. wide.

Badge.—A shield with the words “Stratford District High School” on two bands running diagonally across same, and the motto “Palma non sine pulvere” on a scroll beneath.

Result of Election of Trustees of a Drainage District.

Department of Internal Affairs,
Wellington, 20th November, 1915.

THE following result of the election of Trustees of the Whakaki Drainage District has been received from the Returning Officer, and is published in accordance with the provisions of the Land Drainage Act, 1908:

J. HISLOP,
Under-Secretary.

Whakaki Drainage District, County of Wairoa—
John Hunter Brown.
William L. P. Hamlin.
John Robert Gardiner.
Russell Jeffries Joblin.
Bertrand Felix Ward.
Patu te Rito.
Tihi Whaanga.

Officiating Ministers for 1915.—Notice No. 38.

Registrar-General’s Office,
Wellington, 23rd November, 1915.

PURSUANT to the provisions of the Marriage Act, 1908, the following name of an Officiating Minister within the meaning of the said Act is published for general information:—

Presbyterian Church of New Zealand.
The Reverend WILLIAM THOMAS PLATT.

F. W. MANSFIELD,
Registrar-General.

Public Service Stores Tender Board.—Supply and Delivery of Stores.

Wellington, 18th November, 1915.

TENDERS will be received at the office of the Chairman (Government Printing Office) not later than 4 p.m. on Wednesday, the 26th January, 1916, for the supply of the undermentioned material :—

2 gross chairs, office, bentwood.
7,000 zinics, Leclanche No. 1.
1,200 (more or less) bicycle-tire covers.
1,200 „ „ tubes.
250 „ motor-cycle-tire covers.
100 „ „ tubes.

Particulars and conditions of tendering may be obtained at the office of the Controller of Stores, Post and Telegraph Department, Wellington; the District Storekeeper, Post and Telegraph Department, Christchurch; or the Telegraph Engineers at Auckland and Dunedin.

J. MACKAY,
Chairman.

Conscience-money received.

The Treasury,
Wellington, 22nd November, 1915.

THE Minister of Finance directs me to acknowledge the receipt of the sum of four shillings and a penny halfpenny, forwarded to the Railway Department, Wellington, from Gippsland, Victoria, by some person unknown, as conscience-money to the New Zealand Government.

G. F. C. CAMPBELL,
Secretary to the Treasury.

Applications invited for the Position of Orchard Instructor (Two Vacancies), Department of Agriculture, Industries, and Commerce.

Office of Public Service Commissioner,
Wellington, 18th November, 1915.

APPLICATIONS will be received by the undersigned up till noon on the 7th December, 1915, for the position of Orchard Instructor (two vacancies), Department of Agriculture, Industries, and Commerce.

2. Applications (to be made on P.S.C. Form 17A, obtainable at principal post-offices) must be addressed to the Secretary to the Public Service Commissioner, Wellington, and must embrace a statement of education and experience, particulars of age, &c.

3. Applicants must possess—

(a.) A practical knowledge of the laying-out of orchards, approved methods of cultivation, pruning, preparation and application of the various spraying compounds necessary for the control of orchard pests and diseases, and up-to-date methods of grading and packing fruit.

(b.) A knowledge of the principal insect pests and fungus diseases attacking orchards, and the life-histories of such pests and diseases.

(c.) An acquaintance with the suitability of soils for fruit generally, and the use of fertilizers.

(d.) Some ability to impart instruction by lectures, demonstrations, and correspondence.

The appointment will be subject to the provisions of the Public Service Act, 1912.

The position will be graded in the General Division. Salary £170.

P. VERSCHAFFELT,
Secretary.

Applications invited for the Position of Operating Engineers (Three), Public Works Department, Lake Coleridge Electric-power Station.

Office of Public Service Commissioner,
Wellington, 18th November, 1915.

APPLICATIONS will be received by the undersigned up till noon on the 4th December, 1915, for the position of Operating Engineers (three), Public Works Department, Lake Coleridge Electric-power Station.

2. Applications (to be made on P.S.C. Form 17A, obtainable at principal post-offices) must be addressed to the Secretary to the Public Service Commissioner, Wellington, and must embrace a statement of education and experience, particulars of age, &c.

3. Normal duty will consist of shift-work for six shifts per week of eight hours each, but in case of breakdown or similar contingency additional time must be worked as required to deal with the emergency.

4. The power-house engineers will be responsible to the Power-house Superintendent at Lake Coleridge.

5. Applicants must have served an apprenticeship as mechanical or mechanical and electrical engineer, and should state fully what experience they have had in operation of large turbines, alternators, and extra-high-tension switchboards.

6. Cottages are available at Lake Coleridge at rents ranging from 6s. per week, including electric lighting, according to the accommodation provided.

The appointment will be subject to the provisions of the Public Service Act, 1912.

The position will be graded in the General Division. Salary £190, maximum £210, per annum.

P. VERSCHAFFELT,
Secretary.