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The Postal Officers Society.
■  (per press association.) Wellington, April 1. A deputation from the Post and Tele graph Oflicei-3 Society waited on the Postmaster-General to-day, urging him to grant official recognition to the Society. Assurance was given to the Minister that the rules did not provide for any attempt at aggressive action, nor was such con templated. The Minister replied that, as an Association to assist its members m improving their position, it had the suppnit and sympathy of the meirbers of the Government, but when it was asked that its rules should be officially recognised they felt bound to decline the request. He was. howevor, desirous of ventilating all grievances, and any letter sen* by an officer would receive full consideration. Mr Ward was asked whether Government would receive a communication from the Executive of the Society pointing out anomalies m the present classification, and replied that they could not, as the classifications were settled by Act, and it was thus beyond the power of the Go vernment. If, however, it was found necessary to extend the time for lodging appeals against theclassificition, ho Would do so. Some conversation took place as to the manner m which some officers were classified, and the Minister promised to consider the matter.
