STOP PRESS NEWS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18452, 1 May 1928, Page 1

STOP PRESS NEWS.

FRZUCE TO FX.T. LONDON, April 30. The popularity of the Prince of Wales renders it almost impossible for him to travel by road. He is frequently not punctual for engagements owing to being mobbed in villages en route. People jump on the running board, compelling the ear to crawl. His engagements are so heavy that it has been decided to place an army aeroplane at his disposal, fitted with the latest slotted wing safety device in charge of a. skilful pilot in the event of long distance engagements when train timetables are unsuitable. His secretary, Sir Godfrey Thomas. emphatically denies that the Prince will learn to pilot an aeroplane. It will not be used except' oA urgent official occasions and will be any airworthy machine available, not a special machine specially fitted. The decision will follow the plan of the King of the Belgians, who delights in air journeys. The Queen of the Belgians possesses her own aeroplane. The Prince lias already visited an aerodrome near London to make a flight in % the type of machine lie may use..—Australian Press Association. MARYLEBONX BY-ELECTIOR, LONDON, April 30. Owing to the elevation to the peeler of Sir Douglas Hogg, an election was held for the ilarylfbomj seat, which resulted:— Votes. Sir Kennell Rodd (Conservative) 12,8 3D David Ross (Labour) .... t»,721 Basil .Murray (Liberal) . . 3,318 Mr Murray is a. son of Professor Gilbert Murray. I ' l X.OA2TB 70S BBWSR CONNECTIONS. Mr C. F. Champion, secretary of the Christchurch Drainage Board, stated to-day that advances for tlio purpose of enabling property owners to have their premises connected to the new sewers' will be available oo Wednesday, May 11. The money for the advances is now being raised by the board, and the loans will be the first charge on the property. A loan can l>e granted only to the registered owner of a property, and not to a person buying a property by means of a sale and purchas* ARMED GUARD FOR JUDGE. LONDON, April 30. Armed detectives have been appointed to watch Mr Justice Avory us a precautionary measure, as th< outcome of a threatening letter following his passing of the death sentence on Kennedy. Usually such threats are disregarded. The authorities, however, attach importance to this one, owing to Kennedy’s notorious associMrs Kennedy says she is terribly shocked and has written to Mr Justice Avory assuring him that she did not write the letter, and does not know its author. She adds that, although she is convinced her husband did not shoot Constable Gut teridge, she was impressed by Mr Justice Avory’s scrupulous fairneS3. Both the condemned men are appealing.—Australian Press Association. STOCK EXCHANGIS. i AUCKLAND, May 1. Sale on ’Change.—Electrolytic Zinc 31s. , Sales Reported.—Electrolytic Zinc (pref.) 325; Huddart-Parker 47s 6d. WELLINGTON, May 1. * Sale Reported.—Westport-Stook-ton (ord.) 2s 9d. Sales on Change.—New Zealand Refrigerating 10s (paid), 7s lOd.. Sales Reported.—Union Bunk of Australia, Melbourne Register, £l4 IBs 6*i. , f