Reporter’s diary

Press, 11 August 1982, Page 2

Reporter’s diary

Princely scoop I A LONDON author has pro-.

duced what is thought to be the first book containing colour photographs of Prince

William to reach New Zealand. The 64-page book, titled “Diana - A Celebration,” is written by George Perry, and will retail here for $15.95. Although most of the book covers the life of Princess Diana, illustrated with numerous photographs, Prince William appears in his mother’s arms on the cover, and with Prince Charles in two other photographs at the end of the book. A “Royal Horoscope” and Prince. William’s family tree dating back to the sixteenth century are also included. Censor hint?

A SLIP of the tongue at this week’s Meeting of the Christchurch City Council’s policy and finance committee was greeted with mixed reactions by those present. Discussing the possible appointment of a litter control officer, Cr David Close referred to the position as “literary control officer.’’ The slip prompted wise-crack remarks from some councillors and cautious smiles from the news media bench.

Soled out A FRENCH fisherman, has choked to death on a live sole. The Press Association in La Rochelle, France, reports that Marcel Moinard, aged 26, returned from a fishing trip to find that one sole in his hamper was still alive. He thought he would kill it by biting off its head. As he opened his mouth, the fish forced its way into his throat with a spin of its tail. Daring dash IN THE early hours of Sunday morning, 12 men wearing nothing but underpants ran from the Horticultural Hall in Cambridge Terrace, across the Worcester Street Bridge, round Christchurch Cathedral and back to the hall. The contestants in the “grundy derby” were attending a function at the hall to celebrate the end of the national cross-country championships which were held at Cust on Saturday. The scant-ily-clad race participants are reported to have caused consternation among guests at

Noahs Hotel, and mild amusement among policemen and traffic officers they passed en route.

Fair enough!

A NOTICE in a second-hand clothes shop in Kingston, Dorset, read: “Several pairs of good-as-new boots for sale. Buy now while socks last.”

First service FURTHER to yesterday’s item about a stone commemorating a piece of Cashel Street’s history, Mr K. A. J. Clark, of Wainoni, tells us that his great-grandfather conducted the first Presbyterian service held in Christchurch in a Cashel Street carpenter’s shop in 1853. A plaque commemorating the service stands on the wall between Tisdalls Sports Centre and John McEwing, Ltd. It was dedicated by the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand, the Rt Rev. J. L. Gray,, on November 1; 1953.