NEWS OF THE DAY

Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 82, 8 April 1931, Page 8

NEWS OF THE DAY

Mr. Forbes Incognito. "No, I'm travelling incognito/ said the Prime Minister (the- Hon. Cr. W. Forbes) at the Waikari sports on Monday, when, asked if he had any information to give (states the "Christehureh Times")- r- Forbes arrived at the sports early in the afternoon, and spent the rest of the day watching the races and other events and chatting with friends. "I've enjoyed the sports very much, anyway," he added as he made off in the direction of his motorcar. In a "Shocking" Condition. A recommendation made by Mr. I. Wilson at last evening's meeting of tho executive of the Wellington Automobile Club, that the club should take up the question of the improvement of the state of tho roadway at the foot of Bunuy street, near the entrance to the railway yards, received the endorsement of other members of the oxecutive. Tho condition of the road at this point was described as shocking. It was pointed out that in time the road would bo closed, but tho chairman (Mr. E. A. Butt) suggested that before that time much damage might bo done to car springs, etc. A Nightmare! Qlomplaints of lack of proper control of traffic, especially during regattas, on the main traffic road round Paremata were made at tho meeting of the executive of tho Wellington Automobile Club last evening. One member stated that on Sunday, one of the dnys of the Pnremata Boating Club's Easter regatta, driving north along the road was a nightmare. A long line of cars was parked along the somewhat narrow road, in tho vicinity of the Boating Club's shed; there were many people on the roadway, and motorists at times, in order to get past, had to drive on the wrong side of the road. The chairman (Mr. E. A. Batt) agreed that under such circumstances the road was really dangerous. The road was a main highway; the whole thing was ridiculous. Another member stated that during the regatta motor-cars were squeaking, braking,' and in some cases bumping into each other all day long. It was decided to writo to the Hutt County Council and tho Main Highways BoaTd, drawing their attention to the danger created by motor-ears being parked on tho edge of the road round the foreshore, and recommending that parking should be allowed only in the Parelnata township itself or_ along the discarded road loop immediately north of tho Boating Club's shed. Motorists' Prompt Response. A letter from the Ked Cross Society expressing the deep sense of gratitude of the society for the helpful and unfailing courteßy extended to it in connection with earthquake relief by tho president and members of the club was received at a meeting of the executive of the Wellington. Automobile Club last evening. "By the promptitude with which you responded to our call," stated the letter, "you have materially contributed to whatever success has attached to onr efforts on behalf of the stricken people. The record achieved by your association, in the recent catastrophe is one of which you indeed have reason, to bo proud. We shall ever remember your worthy and encouraging co-operation." Paekakariki Crossing. In a letter received by the executive of the Wellington Automobile Club last evening a doctor suggested that the Paekakariki railway crossing could be made much safer for motorists if a sustained whistle of at least 4see was blown by engine drivers for a distance of 50 yards before tho crossing is reached. Members agreed that the crossing was a dangerous one. It was decided to write to the General Manager of Bailways pointing out that complaints had been received that insufficient warning signals were given by trains in general, and asking that instructions bo given that the whistles should be blown, longer at Paekakariki by engines travelling both north and aouth, in view of the dangerous nature of tho crossing. Admission to Eugby Games. It was unanimously decided at last; night's meeting of the Management Committeo of the Wellington Bugby Union that prices of admission to games this season should be the same as last year. ' Mill Koad, Akatarawa. It was suggested some time ago by tho executive of the Wellington. Automobile Club to the Hutt County Council that in view of the narrowness of Mill road, Akatarawa (a very popular drive), a rule might be put into force that cars could only enter for a certain time and go out at a certain period. The council in reply advised that it considered that the making of passing places on the road would be preferable, and asked tho Automobile Club whether it was prepared to assist in this direction. At last evening's meeting of the Automobile Club executive another letter was received from the Hutt County Council pointing out that as almost the whole of the area served by the road was vested in the Wellington City Council, and was exempt from rates, the Hutt County Council could not see its way to spend any money on making passing places. The Old "East School." A start was made yesterday with the demolition of the old wooden building at Wellington College, popularly known as the "cast school," which holds ;i store oi: memories for many an oldboy of the college. Tho building is being pulled clown under contract;, and i(; is expectnd thai l-ho work, wili bo completed in from .fire, lo six weeks' time.