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COME coach drivers in the Midlands were holding kJ a meeting to discuss the formation of a trade-union branch when they heard their employer approaching. Fearing his displeasure, they are alleged to have fled through a back door, jumped over a wall and hid.
Lt.-Col. R. P. A. Helps, who will be remembered for his long association with Tyresoles, may recall a somewhat similar incident when he was commanding a battalion of the Second Signals Training Centre at Prestatyn during the war, He , was conducting a visiting general on a tour of the potential officers' training wing when they surprised an illicit bridge party in a hut. Dummy hurled himself through an open window, to be apprehended by the sergeantmajor, who doubled round the back. The other three were caught red-handed.
Spice of Life
VARIETY was certainly an ingredient of the removers' conference at Eastbourne last week. First, the use of models was considered and then an insurance director gave a recipe for restful sleep. The effect of marriages and births on the prosperity of the removal industry next arose. Closing papers dealt with the future trend in body design.
This element of continuity, whether by accident or design, seemed not unappropriate to the affairs of the old-established National Association of Furniture Warehousemen and Removers.
Tanker by Post
R. A. R. E. CALCOTT, manager of the transport section of the Mobil Oil Co., Ltd., recently took delivery of a vehicle for the first time by post. It was a delightful 71-in. Corgi model of a Bedfold articulated 2,400-gal, tanker, as used by Mobil for petrol deliveries. The manufacturers, Playeeaft Toys, Ltd., are to be complimented on producing it to retail at 9s. 6d.
This particular tanker was chosen for modelling in preference to any other because it is a standard design used internationally by the operators. This is a point that Playcraft Toys have to watch ,carefully, because Corgi models are sold all over the world, notably in America. The makers can always tell whether a particular make of British vehicle is doing well overseas by the demand for models of it.
Other fascinating Corgi novelties are 'a forward-control Jeep and an E.R.F. tipper. I can play with them for hours.
Otherwise Engaged
I HEAR that some of the Road Haulage Association's national committees are temporarily to lose the services of two of their most active members—Mr. James Barrie and Mr. R. A. Butt. They are standing down for a while because of other heavy commitments.
I hope Mr. Butt will manage to attend the Association's conference this year, because his common-sense speeches always enliven and edify the proceedings.
On and Off
BUSMANSHIP is the art of boarding and alighting from a bus, and it is being practised in the physiotherapy department of Whiston Hospital, Presteot. A disused double-decker has been given to the hospital by Widnes Corporation for patients to regain confidence in using public transport after spells of illness. Its registration number is 412 TRY and the destination board reads, "Recovery via Effort."
Hop, Skip
IT is interesting to reflect that the man whose job it will' be, I from July 1, to inspire Londoners to "hop on a bus" is the author of a book entitled "Tramping Around London "Mr. A. B. B. Valentine.