Aug. 9.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 3187

Notice fixing the Closing-hours of Butchers’ Shops (other than Pork-butchers) in the Borough of Gisborne, under the Shops and Offices Act.

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WHEREAS a requisition in writing, signed by a majority of the occupiers of all the butchers’ shops (pork-butchers excluded) within the Borough of Gisborne, has been forwarded to me, desiring that all such shops in the borough shall be closed in the evening of working-days as follows: At 5 p.m. on the four working-days in the week other than Saturday and the day observed as the weekly half-holiday, and at 8.30 p.m. on Saturdays:

And whereas the Gisborne Borough Council has certified that the signatures to such requisition represent a majority of the occupiers of all the butchers’ shops (excluding pork-butchers) within the Borough of Gisborne:

Now, therefore, I, William Ferguson Massey, Minister of Labour, in pursuance of section 25 of the Shops and Offices Act, 1908, do hereby direct that on and after the 13th day of August, 1917, all butchers’ shops (other than pork-butchers) in the Borough of Gisborne shall be closed accordingly.

Pursuant to subsection (4) of the said section, nothing in this notice shall permit any shop to remain open after the hour of 1 p.m. on the day observed as the weekly half-holiday.

Dated at Wellington this 8th day of August, 1917.

W. F. MASSEY,
Minister of Labour.

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Notice fixing the Closing-hours of Chemists’ Shops in the City of Wellington, under the Shops and Offices Act.

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WHEREAS a requisition in writing, signed by a majority of the occupiers of all the chemists’ shops in the City of Wellington, has been forwarded to me, desiring that all such shops in the city, save and except that shop established at 59 Cambridge Terrace, in the City of Wellington, for the sale of medicines and surgical appliances that are urgently needed, be closed in the evenings of working-days as follows: On Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 6 p.m., and on Fridays at 9 p.m., with the following exceptions—(1) the four working-nights other than a Friday or a Saturday immediately preceding Christmas Eve, when the closing-hour shall be 8 p.m.; (2) any day other than Saturday that is generally observed as a holiday by the chemists of Wellington, when the closing-hour for any chemist’s shop that has been closed during the whole of the afternoon and has opened in the evening shall be 8 p.m.; (3) in the case of a shop observing the weekly half-holiday in any week on any day other than Saturday the closing-hour on Saturday shall be 9 p.m.:

And whereas the Wellington City Council has certified that the signatures to such requisition represent a majority of the occupiers of all the chemists’ shops in the City of Wellington:

And whereas, I, William Ferguson Massey, Minister of Labour, am satisfied that all the occupiers of chemists’ shops in the City of Wellington affected by section 3 of the Shops and Offices Amendment Act, 1915, have been afforded an equal right to share in the profits of the business carried on by such specified shop:

Now, therefore, in pursuance of section 25 of the Shops and Offices Act, 1908, and of section 3 of the Shops and Offices Amendment Act, 1915, I do hereby direct that on and after the 20th day of August, 1917, all chemists’ shops in the City of Wellington except such specified shop shall be closed as follows: On Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 6 p.m., and on Fridays at 9 p.m., with the following exceptions—(a) the four working-days other than a Friday or a Saturday immediately preceding Christmas Eve, when the closing-hour shall be 8 p.m.; (b) should any day other than Saturday be generally observed as a holiday by the chemists of the City of Wellington, the closing-hour for any chemist’s shop that is closed during the whole of the afternoon of such day and has opened in the evening shall be 8 p.m.; (c) should the occupier of any chemist’s shop in the City of Wellington observe the weekly half-holiday in any week on any day other than Saturday, the closing-hour on the Saturday in that week for any such shop shall be 9 p.m.

Pursuant to subsection (4) of the said section and to subsection (c) of section 18 of the said Act, nothing in this notice shall permit any such shop to remain open after the hour of 1 p.m. on the day observed as the weekly half-holiday, except for the sale of medicines and surgical appliances that are urgently required; provided that such shops may, pursuant to subsection (d) of section 18 of the said Act, reopen on the day observed as the weekly half-holiday between 7 and 9 p.m. only for the sale of medicines and surgical appliances.

The notice gazetted on the 8th day of July, 1915, is hereby cancelled.

Dated at Wellington this 8th day of August, 1917.

W. F. MASSEY,
Minister of Labour.

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NOTE.—Pursuant to section 3 of the Shops and Offices Amendment Act, 1915, it will not be lawful for any chemist whose shop is situated within two miles of the shop referred to, by the nearest route as determined by the Inspector, to supply any goods after the hours fixed by this notice.

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Prizes for Models for Small Bronze Memorial Plaque for Issue to Next-of-kin of Members of His Majesty’s Naval and Military Forces who have fallen in the War.

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Department of Defence,
Wellington, 6th August, 1917.

HIS Excellency the Governor-General has received the following telegram from the Secretary of State for the Colonies:—

“His Majesty’s Government offer prizes amounting in all to not less than £500 (in proportion to be subsequently decided) for a limited number of the most successful models for a small memorial plaque in bronze to be given to next-of-kin of those members of His Majesty’s Naval and Military Forces who have fallen in the war. The names of competitors will not be revealed to the judges, and the name of the premiated artist or artists alone will be published. All competitors must be British-born subjects. I should be glad if your Ministers would arrange for announcement in New Zealand Press and for affording information to intending competitors. Prints of information to competitors will follow by post, and will be published when they arrive.

“Memorial to be bronze plaque with area of as near as possible eighteen square inches. Plaque produced by casting from model, which should be finished with precision. All designs submitted must be actual models in relief in wax or plaster of size indicated. No competitor may submit more than two models. Design should comprehend subject and brief inscription. It is suggested that symbolical figure subject should be chosen, but following inscription must form part of design ‘HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR.’ Since surname and initials are to be engraved on plaque, design should be arranged to leave space for name within dimensions mentioned. In case of rectangular design this space should be at the base. If design circular, margin surrounding or partially surrounding it should be left free. Design should be essentially simple and easily intelligible. No frame models accepted, but model to be packed in small box and delivered to Director National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, not later than 1st November next. Model must not be signed, but should be marked on back with motto or pseudonym, which should also be written in sealed envelope containing competitor’s name and address. Models to which prizes are awarded shall be sole property of Government, who will arrange for artist’s signature or initials on plaque.”

JAMES ALLEN,
Minister of Defence.

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Alterations to the Scale of Fares, Rates, and Charges in Force upon the New Zealand Government Railways.

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IN pursuance of all powers and authorities enabling me under the Government Railways Act, 1908, and its amendments, I, William Herbert Herries, Minister of Railways, do hereby make the following alterations in the scale of fares, rates, and charges in force on the New Zealand Government railways open for traffic, such alterations to come into force on and after the 13th day of August, 1917.

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PICKTON SECTION. (Pages 82 and 83.)

Cancel “Through Booking between Wellington or the Port (Nelson) and Stations on the Picton Section,” and insert—

THROUGH BOOKING BETWEEN WELLINGTON OR THE PORT (NELSON) AND STATIONS ON THE PICTON SECTION.

Goods booked through between Wellington and stations between Picton and Blenheim inclusive, and between the Port (Nelson) and stations between Picton and Blenheim inclusive, landed at or shipped from Picton, will be charged at the following through rates for conveyance by rail and