Customs Ban Books

Customs officers in Wellington have banned the importation of another large consignment of books.

Included in the bannings are: "Treasure Island," by R. L. Stevenson (an obscene reference to buried chests.)

"Fun in Bed," by Enid Blyton (a book of parlour games for sick children.)

The Fifth Symphony by Beethoven ("outrageous symbolism.)

Officials have sent "Jane's All the World's Ships" back to the publishers. They were told to delete all reference to naval.