ITEMS IN BRIEF

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 77, 23 December 1932, Page 13

ITEMS IN BRIEF

About People and Events RESCUE AT SEATOUN A small boy fell feito the water from the Seatoun AVbarf early yesterday afternoon, but he was pulled to safety by a young man before he was seriously affected by the immersion. The boy, a child of about six years of age, was playing on the wharf with other children when he slipped. The rescuer, Mr; JI. Caisley, noticed the excitement, and lie entered the water and secured the struggling child. Grateful Soldiers. Seventeen returned soldier patients iu the Ewart Hospital have sent a letter of appreciation to the Returned Soldiers’ Association for repairing their billiard table. They extend seasonal greetings to the members of the executive. Twenty-five Years’ service. At the conclusion of the meeting of the Wellington Harbour Board on Wednesday, the chairman, Mr. C. J. B. Norwood, drew the attention of members to the fact that an enlarged portrait of Mr. J. W. McEwan, the past chairman of the board, had been hung on the wall of the board room. Mr. Norwood remarked that Mr. McEwan would have completed 25 years’ service as a member of the board in February next.

Help for Soldiers. "In Wellington we are doing more for the ‘Digger’ than in any of the other centres, despite their larger membership,” declared LieutenantColonel H. E. Avery at the meeting of the Wellington Returned Soldiers’ Association on Wednesday. Colonel Avery said that in other centres the associations were running social clubs, an activity with which Wellington was not concerned.

Musician’s Travels. , Mr. Gqrdon Short, of Wellington, writing from Sydney, said he made the trip from Auckland to Sydney by the Monterey in 2J days, since when be has visited Brisbane, and flown from that city to Sydney in four hours, so is covering many miles in a remarkably short time. In Sydney he had the pleasure of witnessing Theo Shall in “Autumn Crocus,” and also saw the new Richard Tauber picture, which is enhanced by the wonderful singing of the German tenor.

Injured in Collision. Injuries to the head and face were received by Bibiana Butler, aged 6, when a motor-lorry and a motor-van collided at the corner of William and Jackson Streets, Petone, yesterday morning. After receiving medical attention, the child, whose parents live in Ferry Road, Day’s Bay, was taken to the hospital by the Wellington Free Ambulance. Her condition is not serious.

Band Contest Appeal. A public appeal lias been made by the executive of the Wellington Brass Bands’ Association for the purposes of raising funds to enable the Port Nicholson Sliver Band and the Municipal Trainways Band, Wellington’s premier bands, to compete in the national band contest to be held at Dunedin from February IS to 23. It is hoped that the sum of £5OO will be collected by means of J/- subscriptions.

Newtown Museum Closed. Newtown museum has been closed to the public for several months past, pending the transfer of the exhibits to the Dominion museum. The larger hall is still undisturbed, ami no further specimens will be removed for a considerable time to come, as there is no further storage room available at the Dominion museum. In the circumstances it. may be possible to reopen the Newtown museum to the public, as there is much still there to interest visitors and students. The smaller room, which has been nearly cleared, is being used for the storage of flies, books, etc.

Zane Grey’s Plans. Mr. E. J. C_. AA’iffin, secretary of the AVellington Acclimatisation Society, went to Auckland last week-end for the purpose of meeting Mr. Zane Grey, the eminent author and fisherman. He spent the Sunday with the visitor completing arrangements, which bad been left in Mr. AViffin’s hands. Mr. Grey left for Mercury Bay on Monday, and intends remaining there for about three months if the fishing is good. He will then go south to Lake Te Anau for the salmon fishing, and afterward to Lake Mapora for brown trout. Mr. AV'iffin has now returned to AA’eiliugton.

Expert Motor Advice. The AVelliugton Automobile Club has just submitted a draft scheme to its members under which their cars may be periodically inspected by an expert, who would be attached to the staff of the club. The scheme will involve the engagement of a technical engineer, who would advise ou the general condition of the engine, lubrication, petrol consumption and braking adjustments. Other advice will be given ou payment of a fee, according to the services rendered. such as the examination of a second-hand ear prior to purchase. The scheme will not be put into operation unless sufficient members express their willingness to join it at the annual fee of 5/-.