LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Times-Age, 27 May 1938, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL

New Story Today. A very original story, written by Mr Alroy West with that dash of audacity which made “Stratosphere Express” and “Messengers of Death” such successful serials, commences in the Wairarapa “Times-Age” today. British Music Society. The first meeting of the new committee of the British Music Society was at the residence of Mrs J. Hessey on Wednesday evening. A keen discussion regarding concerts and group evenings resulted in an excellent programme being drawn up for the coming season. Tasman Air Mail. A denial that the New Zealand Government had raised any difficulties in connection with the proposed Tasman airmail service was given last evening by the Prime Minister, Rt Hon M. J. Savage, when his attention was called to a Sydney cable message stating that there had been a hitch in the negotiations for the establishment of the service. Model Aeroplane Contest. An inter-club contest will be held at the Polo Club’s grounds at Te Ore Ore on Sunday, between the Masterton and Wellington Model Aeroplane Clubs. This event should prove a great attraction to all interested in aviation and model aeroplane flying. It is expected that Mr L. Wright, a member of the Wellington Club, will test his wirelesscontrolled petrol model. Mr Wright has successfully controlled miniature speed boats by wireless, and it will be interesting for the spectators to see a model petrol-powered aeroplane manoeuvring in this unique manner. This contest will be an all-day one.

Damages Awarded. Damages amounting to £2022 5s 6d were awarded by a jury in the Supreme Court, Wellington, yesterday, to Mrs Annie May Morris, whose husband, Edward Terence Morris, tramway employee, was killed in a motor accident at Thorndon on January 10. Defendant was Guy Lowe, fruiterer, Petone.

Social Security Scheme. The caucus of members of the Parliamentary Labour Party concluded last evening. The Prime Minister, Rt Hon M. J. Savage, subsequently stated that the caucus had discussed and approved the Government’s social security proposals for a superannuation and free health service. Consideration of these had practically monopolised the two days of the caucus. Intruder in House.

A man who entered the house of Mr C. C. Marsack, Essex Street, Masterton. in the early hours of Thursday morning made a hurried retreat through a window when his presence was discovered by two of Mr Marsack’s sons. It is stated that the intruder was chased the length of the street, but that he had too much pace for his pyjama-clad pursuers, and succeeded in eluding them. He was described as a tall man, dressed in a black overcoat and black hat. Fostering Swimming.

The Government was very keen, the Mayor (Mr T. Jordan) observed yesterday, on fostering in every way swimming activities. As soon as a Dominion survey had been made, it was probable that there would be some statement as to the assistance that could be given in the matter, said Mr Jordan. It was gathered also that financial assistance for recreational activities under the proposed health scheme would probably be made available through the local bodies.