LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 20 July 1910, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

« From and after Friday next, papers for Koputaroa subscribers to The Chronicle will be left with Mr S'ttopey, (it the railway stJation. Subscribers will please accept this intimationi Favoured by the fine weather of the past two days, ploughing nas gone on steadily on the State Experiment Farm at Weraroa. The grass paddocks look in a. very healthy state, and some record crops may be expected during the season. At the present time a splendid mob of Romneys is grazing on the land 1 , and the farm possesses a magnificent lot of Holsteins. The Levin Borough Council has decided to borrow from the Bank of Australasia the sum of £1,600, or such portion tili'ereof as may f v om time to time he required, by way of overdraft in anticipation of revenue receivable from the following sources:' —General rate for yearly periodi ending 31st March, 1910, of l§d in the £ on the capital value of £239.000, and also the Government subsidy thereon.

Grain is cheap this year, n..d poultry farmers and pig raisers are getting the 'benefit, especially those who place orders with Hodder and Tolley, Padmerston North. This firm manufactures a splendid' pigmeal. which is an equally excellent food for fowls—containing much more %odv" than pollard. Half-ton lots at £7 5s per .'ton. See advertisement on page 4.—Advt,

•Mr P. Hancock, of High View, Stratford, is on his way to the island of Jersey, by way of Australia, .after the best Jersey^blood of the island. He will fulfil orders for three Mher Tananaki breeders in addition to his own purchases. In « case beard at the Bald nth a Court last; week a witness stated that five persons—two girls and three young men could easily milk a, herd of sixty cows. Another 1 witness held that seven persons—a man awl his wife, two girls and three boys—could handle eighty to a J Mildred cows. Drastic legislation against Trusts and Combines is to be introduced to Parliament this session, accord ing to a statement mad© by tho Bnemier last nigb't. (Sir Joseph also intimated that legislation would be introduced providing that police stations throughout the country districts shall discharge the functions of local labour bureaux. There -liave not been so many candidates for exmainations for engine, driving during the past year, points out tilie Chief Inspector of 'Machinery in Iris annual report. Those who sat were taken up either .it the sot times as provided by regulation or on dates convenient to the candidates. Altogether 660 candidates sat, and out of this .numbor 42-1 passed. It is .interesting to be reminded that the > amended regulations for the examination of engine-drivers came into force on the Ist May, 1900. Every candidate must now be a Britiish subject. Applicants for locomotive and traction or winding cemtiifieaitefi _ must also produce a medical certificate of fitness. The syllabus for the first-class engine-driver's certificate was revised and extended, and definite rules set out fcr the conduct of all examinations. Mr H. E. Keys, of Oxford street, Levin, has received a letter from Mr J. M- Ivay, of Wanganui, thankiin.fr him for' the petitions he has forwarded to .him from Levin on be:iof a reduction in the Powelka sentence. Mr Kay says: "T must congratulate you on your noble effort in Levin. We are sending a delegate from Wanganiii to meet the delegates from other centres, in Wellington, to present the combined petitions to the Minister of Justice on Friday next. Our delofrate will take, charge of your petitions, a course which, T trust, will meet with vour annrovnl. They l.nvo got some 12,000 signatures in Well.in<rton, and we .bifive some 3,500 here, and with otiher places, a' petition will be presented of such nvicmitilde that T trust the Minister "will ?»n no other way onen but to oiive effect to the appeal."

Opinions differc a good deal (says the Dominion) as to how far Mr Davey's connection with the oolice records incident in Christchureh will affect his chances of election to the position of Chairman of Committees. It is pointed out, on the one hand, that if the Government should deem it necessary to punish the police officer for his action on tint occasion, it would bo highly unfair of the House to condone Mr Davey's action, thus honouring one party to the offence, whilst the other was made to suffer. Tt is said l>v some that finite a number see the matter in this light, and that Mr Davey's prosocets of election have been much <l;i mini shed by the incident. Other members are so cvnical of tlio moral sentiment of the Hons" as to declare their opinion that Mr Davcy will not lose a single vote bv the occurrence. The Levin Borough Council is about to levy a water rate (ordinary supplv) for the rating period from A nril Ist. 1010, t-o March SLst, 1011. The rate is to be as follows: —On all hinds and buildings used as dwelling houses in the borough of Levin to which water is supplied (a) when the annual rateable value as tw valuation ltill docs not exceed €12 10s per annum, a rate of 10s; (b) where such annual value exceeds £12 10s a rate of £7 per centum on the first £100 of such value, and a rate of £ i per centum on so much of such value as exceeds CI 00. . One half of the respective water rates mentioned above on all lands and buildings to which water can be p'it. but is not supplied, situated w'tlvin 100 yards from anv nnr.f, of the waterworks, and on all buildings used as stores or warehouses. The Chief Inspector of Machinery for New Zealand, in a report to the Minister in Charge of the Inspection of Machinery Department, makes the following interesting statement in his annual report:— A considerable correspondence has taken place with the New Zealand agents of American manufacturers over the construction of locomotives, with manufacturers of British bailers, particularly of those used for motor-wagons, and also with the agents of one firm which manufactures water-tube boilers. All the correspondence has been of a very pleasant nature, and all points so far as they have gone have been amicably set-tied. Quite a number of locomotives have 'recently been imported into New Zpak-wl for employment on tramways connected with sawmills. A southern engineering firm has made several in recent years, and I see .nothing to nrevont n ll of tlio?" locomotives beiing made in the dominion.

As an outcome of the rcoont mission held recently by the Rev. Fathers O'Oonnell and Kimbell, a conference of the St. Vincent Do Paul Society ihas been formed in Levin styled St. Andrews' branch. Tts object is to bring Roman Catholic young men of heart and intelligence together to unto in prayer and co-operate in works of mercy The motto of the society is quoted from St. Vincent's manual and is as follows: "The title of the poor to onr sympathy is their poverty itself. We are not to enquire to what party or sect tlie.v belong." Tt is composed of two sections, active and honorary members. Active members attend regrrlar and assist in tibe working of the society. Hon. members who cannot attend assist in other ways and by subscription, annual or otherwise. This conference is attached +0 the Particular Conference, in Wellington, which is under the guidance of the Superior Council, in Svdnev, which in turn is subject to the Council General in Pan's, where the bead"U.ai-t r »rs of +1s'yietv is. Tlie Rev. Father Venning started the society on Monday night ln-it, with about th'rty members. He briefly evplain?d the working of the so:iet.y, a::d showed how much good work ooukl H"" done even in such a place a.? Levin, prosperous as it is. Mr R. McDonald was elected president; Mr D. Han,nan and J. MeLeavey, vice-r>req!' l en+«!: J. O'Donobue. seerctarv ; Air H. C. -Tones, trendrer; Mr C. Willia ms, librarian. Father Oog'W. i" ( a brief little thanked F.°+her Vet l nine for iiis visit, and for the excellent way whHi b" erpli-inel tho .ebjeets of the sooiety.

A rwv>rl wonth £6000 Tvn.«? !,o«, n foTind in Australia, at Perth. It has been sMed that -this is the most valua.blp nearl orp,r found in Australasia: but this is a. mislak.?. The pearl of greatest vahie is the absolute perfect boitniakor who pives all customers .sound lentil 9" and perfect w>o>'km;in«bip .«"! moderate nrices. .A you 'ookinc for such a man? If yon iim your task -is mi nrdiwis on,> Hv nay of experiment', von should <*ive a trial to Fmd Pink, the !W.n l,.:voim,nicer. . If yon do this, yon ray find ybur pearl first dive, "Advo.

The Levin Amateur Dramatic Society is holding a plain; and fancy dross ball on Wednesday, August 3rd, in the Town. Hall. Music will be provided by tHo Dramatic Society's Oral wis bra, and the proceedings should provo an unqualified success. Mr L. Nation is the lion, secretary. The Mayor of Levin (Mr B. 11. Gardener) ill as consenrted to' open St. Mary's Church Bazaar, on Fniday next, in the Century Hall, at 3 p.m. The willing workers who aire helping forward the* movement ! are exerting every effort to makb the ba»aar a great success. Rumour has it tha't children dressed in real Japanese costume are to add to the many charms of the sweet stall, and something novel is being aimed at as a distinguishing featuro for every stall. "To place the defences of New Zealand on a sound footing," said Sir Joseph Ward in his financial statement last evening, "it will be necessary to ask Parliament to make considerable alterations in the Defence Act." A Bill witlh this object was now before Parliament. Tlie Field-Mairshall's visit, lie declared, would bp of lasting benefit. Tlie Prime Minister paid a warm tribute to the work of tlie volunteers in the past, and expressed the opinion tihalt the same spirit that had prompted their efforts previously wouTd continue, and that the Territorial system would receive generous support from sucli good material as would insure i+« successful establishment and smooth working. A most Obliging litigant appeared at the Christchurch Magistrate's Court the other morning (says the "Press"). He was tan old man, and a landlord, and as his tenants had not 'promptly paid the rent, lie had issued summonses against them. When the cases were called on he rather startle:! the Count by refusing to take judgment 'because the defendants had not appeared. He explained tlvnt he thought the debts would have been paid. Tf he accented judgment he would have to take out a judgment summons later on and prove to the satisfaction of the Court that they could pay. He was not inclined for that, and the cases were struck out.

The licensee of a hotel at Timaru was recently victimised by a stranger. lie telephoned to tho hotel keeper -from several places, and, using the name of a. wellknown country resident, said he was sending his brother to the hotel. If the licensee would keep ihim for a. few days and lend Win a l ew shillings it would be all right. The hotel-keeper was completely taken in, and when tho man arrived treated him royally. The impersnnater repeated his impudent telephone tricks for two or three days, using the names of woll-kiilown people, and bespeaking good treatment for himself. The imposture was not discovered until two or three days, unitil the man used the name of the stationmastcr at Temnka, and told, the licensee to lend the visitor ,C2O. and it would bo quite safe. Inquiries were made, and the fraud was quicklv exposed, and the stranger arrested. Tim Stipendiary Magistrate for Christch iirch has 'forwarded to the Undor-Socretary, Department of Justice, at Wellington a report upon tho working of the Juvenile Court for the past twelve months. In the course of his remarks tllne -Magistrate says:—"Tho more I have to do with these Counts the more I become convinced that nothing but good results from them, and that their operation throughout the dominion must have been of great benefit to the community. Tho good results can scaircely be summed up in concrete form, but that they are there cannot be denied. As a leading English newspaper said recently in connection with tho recently established Children's Courts in London, 'The object of these courts is to preserve young children from the environment of ill-doing and from contamination bv the criminal classes. And at Bow street, presided over by Sir Albert de Rutzen, the Senior Police Magistrate of London, the chief thought inspired in the minds of tiliose present was one of surprise that the reform had not heen adopted, hofore,' "

Tlie Baldwin Mahatma Company appeared at the Levin Town Hall Last even jug, and submitted an extremely interesting and diversified programme to a good house, which showed its appreciation of the various items by warm applause. The latest novelties in magic obtained by Dr. Rowe 011 his recent visit to England were a great attraction. He presented a series of legerdemain events, including the Egyj>tian jars, a marvellous experiment with water which was now shown for the first tame in New Zealand, and the spirit hand, said to be a test of modern spiritualism, which .ornpletely mystified tho audience, while his smart patter and repartee kept the audience 011 tho best of terms. The next item was a song by Mr L. Waller, "Under the Swanee River," for which he was encored. Moira, tho original " Wiluite Mahatma," presented a

series of ixsychological problems which included the knjighlt's move on the chess board, and astounding feats of memory with numbers and names. Methods of gambling were exposed by Dr. I'owe. He exposed the methods by which gamblers won at poker, showed how a gambler could serve out a good hand to his opponent, and a better one to himself, explained how the gambler won. at rouge et uoir, the three card track, and the well-known walnut and shells trick on the racecourse. Dr. Rowe'.showed the greatest skill in all three feats, and; was loudly applauded. lvoko, a Japanese, lady, presented a spectacular a,nd. pretty act. From a howl she brought scores of articles of a different nature, which included four largo balloons, and on a large frame of plush drew pictures in coloured sands. At the conclusa'on the stage looked like a scene from fairyland with all tho pretty articles deftly hung about the stage. Mr L. Waller then sang another song, and was agnin encored. Tho performance_ concluded' wftih a.n exposition of claiiiToyance and thought transmission bv Mora. Tin's lady sue' eeedod in describing the whereabouts of absent friends, giving advice to ladies and gentlemen who were present, predicating that Arn.st would win the sculling championship, and altogether the high reputation that Mora has gatned in other parts of the dominion was more than fully sustained. The company has other iattractions, hut. the size of the stage did not' permit of its placing £he whole repertoire before a Levin audience. But the programme i submitted, ladfc night was an exceedingly attractive one, and revealed the fact thait the members are specially talented in the particular lines they cultivate.

No,hcadaches. no heartaches; but a refreshing: drink in Dean and Rawsan's Horehound Beer.—Advt. Nel-son H. Heath, the Levin car* r.ier, is on telephone 45. If you want your goods to catch the first train, or to . fliave you'i' luggage brought home from the last one, ring him up and give your order. Ho will land you at the station bright and earlv, or place your luggage at your door before you. can set ready to receive it. Nelson H. Heath, Bristol street, Levin.— Advtl,

Polling is taking place in Levin borough to-day for a councillor to fill tlie vacancy caused* by (the resignation of Mr T. A. B. Hudson. Tlie re are three candidates for tho position--Messrs T. A. W®ams, W. H. Wilson, and C. Williams. The polling station is tho Borough Council's offices, and the poll will close at six o'clock this evening. Mr P. W. Goldsmith, tho returning officer, expects /to be able to announce the result by half-past six o'clock. Up to the .time of going to press polling has been very slow. The wonderful .pearl necklace which belonged to Mine. Thiers, wife of tlve distinguished French diplomat, and whioh was left to the French nation by 'her <and placed in Louvre, is dying from tho mysterious, obscure disease which attacks these gems. Tho uneoklaco is composed tof three strands, made up of one hundred and fifty of tho finctet pearls ewr 'brought up from the deptlis. When Mine. Thiers gave the necklace to the French people it was worth fifty thousand pounds. There are few jewellers who would give £5000 for it now, so far has the malady progressed. The Chief Inspector of Machinery, in his report to the Minister ill charge of the inspection of machinery, points out that the number of boilers inspected thus year totalled G,208. At tho end of the financial year there were stiill a number of 'boilers uninspected, but lie hoped to overtake the arrears next year. Tlie districts in arrears arc mostly in the North Island, some parts of which are most inaccessible unless in very fine weather. Very little fniction has arisen witih steam users and owners and the Department. Tlie practice of submitting plans and specifications of a new boiler before a pressure can be granted, which has been in vogue for some years now, has tended to uniformity in the granting 'of pressures throughout tlie dominion. "It is better for the firms," says the inspector, "to .submit plans before tlie actual building or ordering of a new boiler, as points in dispute can be discussed and modifications made to insure tilie pressure guaranteed, provided the workmanship is satisfactory."

Some interesting Tacts are sot forth in the annual report of Inspector of .Machinery Deixartment, which has been presented to Parliament . In regard to gas and water-driven machinery and lifts this year there were 5,767 inspections made, as follows: 1,450 gasengines, 1,552 oil-engines, 2,583 lifts ana motors (including water and elcctric motors, etc.), and 182 steam machinery. The fencing around lift-wells 'has received special attention this year, and safety tests under working-conditions have been made of all lifts both for passengers and cargo before cent ideates were issued. On some lifts, used for tlie carriage of cargo only, the attendant has been permitted to travel if sufficient protection for his safety, Iwtli overhead and around h<im, has heen made. The electric _ lift is being generally installed iiv place of those worked hy hydraulic power in all buildings of any height where the electric current is available. Some of these electric lifts are fitted up most elaborately and, in the hands of careful attendants, are most economical. Op a'll passenger-lifts, excepting those that work automatically, an attendant alwavs rides on the lift and contitols its movements.