LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 19 May 1910, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

To-morrow, being the day of /t3io funeral of t'be late King Edward, " The Chroniiole" will not be published. Abraham and Williams advertise entries in itlhis issue for their nest Levin stock sale., to be held on 27th May. Owing to the fact that all business places were open yesterday all hookey matches in Levin and district were postponed. Guy H. Kingdon, of Otaki, has •been adjudged bankrupt, and the first meeting of creditors in the estate will be held at Palinerston North on Friday of next week. Members of the U.A.O.D. are (invited to take part in the memorial service for liis late Majesty, !to be held in the Square at 1.30. A letter from a corrp.sponde.nt who signs himself " Manakau Sport," and who comments upon football reporting, will appear in the next issue of "The Chronicle.' Tlie series of euchre contests in connection with the competition among the Levin Friendly Societies and the Fire Brigade will take place this evening. Somo interesting games are assured. All members of the A.O.F. are asked to meet at their hall on Fluday at 1 p.m. to 'receive mourning regalia to attend the memorial service of his late Majesty. Tllo third instalment of ' Steele Rudd's story entitled "An Australian Farm," will appear in our next issue (Saturday's). The racy dtyle of the author, as shown in " Sandy's Selection," "Dad in Politics," etc., is well illustrated in the story now appearing in theso columns, and those of our readers who may have missed reading the two opening chapters shou'ld turn up yesterday's "Chronicle, and last Saturday's, during the spaire time of to-morrow, and so get ready for a, thorough appreciation of next Saturday's position as disclosed in chapter three. Rev. D. C. Bates' summary and forecast .as wired by the Presa Associatyjn from Wellington List night is as follows:—Fair weather lias prevailed with moderate southerly winds in the north and westerly, backing to northerly in the southern districts. _ Present indications are for a falling barometer everywhere shortly, with easterly winds moderate to strong in the North and 'freshening northerly east elsewhere. Increasing haziness is probable generally and unsettled weather on the West Coast and southern districts soon. Satisfaction was expressed, at a mooting of the directors of the Horowhenua Publishing Company, held last might, with the improved condition and prospects of " T)ie Horowhenua Chronicle." Mr T. Bevan, junior, was elected to the directorate. Further means of improving and popularising the paper were discussed and agreed upon. In this connection it is worthy of notice that public support of " Tlio Chronicle" continues to bo liberal, and the subscribers' list a growing one. Thero is a widespread recognition of the fact 'that the paper is now a complete daily record of local happenings, without discrimination against the interests of any one section of the community, as well as giving a comprehensive digest of the world's news in cablegrams and telegrams of the current date. The Mayor of Levin (Mr B. R. Gardener) visited Palmorston yesterday for the purpose of taking part in a deliberation with the Foxton Harbour Board in regard to the purchase of the wharf from the H-ailway Department. The Hon. J. A. Millar had recently received a deputation on the matter, but took exception to certain terms in a subsequent letter from the Board, and said that unless those words were deleted he would not consider the matter further. At yesterday's meeting the chairman moved the deletion of the offensive words, and Mr Gardener seconded the resolution. Ho thought the first thing wanted was a price. It might bo modified afterwards. It would bo •a good deal better, even if they asked £100.000. because then the Board would know where it was. The Minister only wanted to have certain words eliminated from the resolution. Tho resolution was -adopted, mid it was also decided that the Board as a whole should wn.it on the Minister in connection with the purchase.

At the Century Hall yesterday tha ladiea of the congregation of the Levin Presbyterian church Jieid a most successful "cake and apron" fair. For some time past >a committee had been hard ait work completing the various details, and the result was gratifying to everybody conoerned. In the evening a concert was held, and the crowded audience repeatedly expressed its feelings by loudly applauding thu artiste. The following was tlio programme:—Mrs Devine, solo (encored) ; duet, Mesdames Devi no and Anderson; recitation, "The Last Hymn," Miss Cately; pianoforte solo, Miss Shaw; part song, -M.esdamea Anderson, Shaw, Devine and Messrs Anderson and Shaw; solo, Mr G. H. Gibb; solo, Mr D. Amlorson; recitation, Mr Gibb; solo, Mr Smith; and two selections by tho Levin Orchestral Society. ' The proceedings throughout wero most successful, and the sale of tickets for the concert a7id the proceeds arising out of the "cako and apron" fair will add considerably to tho funds of the cougrostfifa'on. ino concert closed with tho singiiuv. with much fervour, of tho National Anthem.

The Levin-Wanderers Football Olub held a most successful social at itlhe Levin Town Hall last evening, and the management committee are to bo congratulated at tho result of their efforts. Tho committee especially desire to thank Mrs Anstace, Mrs Proctor, Miss Procter, Mrs Freeman and Mrs Thorne for tho very valuable assistance they rendered — assistance which largely contributed to the success of the evening financially and socially. About forty couples were present, and ne the floor was in excellent condition, dancing was most enjoyable. The 'M.C.'s were Messrs Dixon, D. G. Laurie anl Everett, while Mr J. Kearsley presid/ed at the piano. During the evening Mr J. G. Hankins ma;!e a f»w appropriate remarks, and referred to the Maori players who are to tour Australia. He said that so far four players were going away from the Horowhenua district -'- Martin and Walter Winaata, J. Soiasda. and H. Rawiri. Possibly three otliers m;iy be selected—Ropata, G. Cook and Bob George. Cook had, as a matter of fact, been asked to hold himself in readiness, and the other two had been told their services might be required. Mr Hankins is generously giving a gold medal to the man from Horowhenua who, in the opinion of the players, is the most useful man of th? team. The committee desire to record their appreciation c.f the _kindness of r.ll those who supported last night's function by contributions and otherwise, including Mr Palmer who kindly lent the furniture fMr Milne, who sent crockery, tea, sugar, coffee, and Mr Harvey who placed the piaoio at their sea , vices.

Got. a Cmi'vni Starter from your Orooer, or write to Cadbury's, Wellington, for ono, and a Mvi gift of Chocolates.

To relievo the unemployed trouble the Dunedin Drainage Board ait the instaince of the local branch of the Labour Department has agreed to find work for eighty men for a term of twelve or fourteen weeks. An entertainment in aid of the Church of England at Poroutawhao is being organised by the Maoris at it'bat settlement. The programme is to include poi dances and war da.nces, and it will be given in Levin early next month. Later in the evening si. public dance will bake place. A tempting offer is held out to ' collectors of birds eggs, a special prize of £2 2s having been dona'tted to the National Dairy Show for the largest collection of eggs, restricted to the following varieties Sparrow, thrush, minali, and blackbird l . Entries close with the secretary on June 6th.

Cheese factories are recommended by the South Island Dairy Association to put a thicker middle batten in the cheese crates, and nail tho battens !to it. Tn many pa.sos factories put only a thin batten, which does not hold the nails, and the crate is very much weakened. An important legal announcement from tho the .solicitors to the Makerua Drainage Board (Messrs Times and Oakley, of Pnlmerston North) appears in to-rlav's Chronicle. Tt notifies the public of the board's intention to take land, under the Public Works Act, for purposes of drainage. Tho death of King Edward brings to mind the fact that when the "All Blacks" football combination was in England lie met some members of tho team at a show in Islington, and shook hands with George Tyler, tho Aueklandor, whose pleasant face and affable disposition made him one of the finest follows to meet, either on or off the ftngby playing fields.

As showing the danger of the unprotected railway crossings an innident occurred at the crossing _in Queen street on Tuesday ■owning that nearly had tragic, results. An agexl Maori woman was walking .slowly towards the line as the 4.45 Xew'Plymouth train was dashing along towards tho Levin station. Although people, shouted at her to attract hor attention slio neither Iwvarcl them nor the whistle of the tirain until the engine was almost upon her. Then she was suddenly horrified to find that, only inches rated hor from tho train, and fell .backwards on to the ground. A second or two more. and. tho online would have passed over her.

At the rate of one mile a week, the Railway Department is improving the main line between Wellington mid Palmorston Xorth, by .substituting 701b rails for the old 601b which were generally to he found -in the Wollington-Manawatu Comonny's line. The work is now at Levin, and is moving northwards. When the end of tbe Manawatu line. is reached by the relaying gang, uid a piece of fiOlb track is relaid near Terrace End, the whole line from Wellington to Auckland will ■•onsist of tho linnw rails, which •nako. for smooth and safe running, ind allow heavier rolling stock to ha used.

A meeting of Palmerstonians interested in the formation of a trotting club will be held to-night. For •omo months past, remarka the Standard, there has been evinced a •leaded disposition to form a club. i'id with the nnnvber of devotees "■f the sport resident in the town "id district there should not be •nv diffieultv in attaining the de•irp'l pn , '!. more esrt«ci:dlv as +ho ■inrlit fsnrf. of neoplrt nre >mw fakin<r L V liiiitf"-' , "n. From its wogr/i----illir'f"! TVOS'iion, P'limovsf nyi is •>']. M.iviblv >3ni+(>(l h" γ-vo nf tlie VfiWl' ■•'Mkf, ov«»lb»iit. i'-iok 's twri]-

ll' you catch a cold, everyone can ell you how to cure it. If one ;ried half the remedies recommended j.v friends he would soon he a pliy;ical wreck. It isn't necessary to experiment with all these things, for ■' Pure- Tar Compound" is a remedy '.hat has boen proved. Price, Is (5(1. t?rom C. R. Keedwell, Dispensing Oliemist.—Advt. '1