BRIEF ITEMS

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 122, 21 February 1928, Page 10

BRIEF ITEMS

— FROM FAR AND NEaR Rain Spoils Sport in Sydney.—Jwing to continued torrential rains ovtr the week-end, most outdo'or sports were abandoned in Sydney, says a PressAssociatiou message. Night Watchman Shot.—A Melburue watchman, Patrick Fitzgerald, was shot dead while engaged in his duties It is believed he disturbed, an intruder in a building.—Press Assn. Endowment for Chair of Literatin. —Lord Rofhermere has given £30,060 t> the University College of London to endow a chair of modern English litera ture, in memory of his brother, Lore blorthcliffe.—Press Assn. Boy Run Over.—An inquest was held at AVhangarei yesterday concerning the death at AVaro (Hikurangi) on Saturday night of a boy, George Boswell, who was run over by a motor-trucK. a. verdict of accidental death was returned, nobody being blatnable.

Forty-two Applicants for Three Places. —A well-known building contractor advertised on Saturday last for three goon navvy labourers. Yesterday morning no less than 42 men appeared on the job looking for work, and the contractor finally engaged six. Most of those seeking employment were or the clerical class.

Civil Engineers’ Conference.—The annual conference of the New Zealand Institute of Civil Engineers is to ( open at the Victoria College at 10 o clock this morning. The Mayor .will represent the citizens at the opening function.

New British Judges.—New Kings Bench Judges (states a London message) are Mr. Ernest Bruce Charles, who is the fourth bachelor now on the Bench, and. Sir Travers ITamnhreys who has been briefed in most of the leading criminal trials in recent years.—Press Assn.

Britain’s Millionaires.—There are 562 millionaires in Britain .and Northern Ireland, according to the latest Blue Book dealing with inland revenue, which gives this number ot super-tax payeis who have incomes of £59,000 per annnum or more. —Press Assn.

In Memory of Lord Northcliffe —Lord Rofhermere has given £30,000 to the University College of London to endow a Chair' of Modern English memory of his brother, Lord Northcliffe. —Press Assn. . Cotton Trade Dispute.-A Press Association message from London says the cotton workers have accepted the employers’ invitation for a further meetin,,. The object is to remove misunderstandings regarding the position, and endeavour to reach a peaceful agreement.

Retail Prices in Britain.-At February 1 the average level of retail prices in Britain was approximately 66 per cent, above that of July, 1914. as compared with 68 per cent, a montn ngo, and per cent, a year ago.—Britisn Official Wireless.

“Coats Off.”—“The precedent of the Hutt Borough Council” was cited by Councillor G. A. Andrew last when the Eastbourne Borough Council met in the heat of the evening. 1 his councillor asked that those round the table might have permission to remove their coats if they desired and .for the rest of the meeting five of the six councillors present were m their shirt sleeves.

British Millionaires.—There arc 562 millionaires in Britain and Northern Ireland, according to the latest Blue Book dealing with inland revenue, which gives this number of super-tax-who have incomes of £50,000 per annum or moro. —Press Assn.

Objections to Film “Dawn.” A Press Association message from Washington says that the State Department may act to prevent the showing of the British kinema film “Dawn.” Americans of German descent are reported to hm o complained. The New York Department has no supervision over kineiiia., and could merely suggest to exhibitois that it was offensive.

Seamen’s Irritation Methods.—To> circumvent the irritation methods adopted bv the crews of vessels which have completely dislocated the work of the lighthouse services, it is reported that the Commonwealth Government intends to create a branch of the Australian Naw to take over its four lighthouse steamers. Tho vessels will be manned bv ex-Naval ratings, and fly the white ensign. Strict naval discipline will be enforced. —Press Assn.

Boy Run Over by Lorrv.-George Boswell, the thirteen-year-old son ot Mr. Thomas Boswell, a carrier and contractor of Hikurangi, was killed on Saturday evening through a lorry runmng over !>;s chest. The driver. W. Myers, had. entered a house at Waro, leaving the boy on the seat. By some means fie started the vehicle and fell out, being discovered still alive on,the roadway by neighbours, who drove him to the doctor, but on arrival the boy was dead—Press Assn.

Hours for Watering Gardens. —In order that water pressure in Upper Hutt may be adequately maintained, householders in the district are to be- asked to use their hoses only at specified times. At last night’s meeting of the Borough Council, it was decided to send printed cards to householders advising them that residents on the higher levels may use their hoses between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., and those on the lower levels between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Breach of Heavy Tral'c Regulations.— Mr. E D. Mosley, S.M., gave reserved judgment at Christchurch yesterday in a charge against F. W. Johnston, a solicitor °of Christchurch, of using an unlicensed vehicle for heavy traffic purposes. The facts, which were admitted, were that Johnston carried to his farm a quantity of kerosene for farm work, using for carriage a motor caravan. The Magistrate held that the kerosene was to b"e used for commercial purposes, being for farming for a profit, and that rhe vehicle was subject to the heavy traffic regulations. Defendant was convicted and ordered to pay costs. Press Assn. Death From Alcoholic Poisoning.--An inquest wns hold nt Christchurch yesterday concerning the death of A ernon Richard Piko. in Panaroa Gaol. A rre ed on Febmarv 9. Pike was charged with helpless drunkenness. Suffering - rom delirium tremens, he was removed tne following dav tn gaol. The Coroner found that Piko died of alcohone poisonin,, and added that he conld see no reason to complain of the treatment of 1 ike by the gaol authorities.—Press Assn. Accident in Joinery Works.—An accident attended by unusual circumstances occurred nt the joinery works of Henderson and Pollard, Am-klan . r after the mon commenced work yesteidar morning. Fred Tibbitt was engaged in rating the belt on an emery wheel when if 'canffht and pulH the mneMno over on ton of him. Tne■injured man was sent to Auckland TTocrfifnl. whore bo <vn« adniKfod sn from eenoral abrasions. Wis cond> ’m j o reported as boinx snhsfnetory fibbjtf who is a married man. resides at Fdeii Terrace.—Special Service.

No Penny Post for Britain—The T.ondon “Daily Mail’s” political correspondent savs if is understood that Cabinet has decided against the restoration of pennv nostage.-Sydney "Sun” cable. Car Stolen From Garage.—Between 9.30 p.m. on Sunday and 9 a.m. yesterday. a motor-car. the property of Mr. S. Orcrend. of the firm of TTulsfon and Overend. was stolen from its garage at 144 Chester Street, Christchurch. Mr. Overend had been snending the day at Stewart’s Gully, and he had returned the car. a semi-saloon model f o if 3 garnge nt about 9.30 p.m. When ho went - for if at 9 a.m. yesterday, tho garage was open and the car was gone. —Special Service.