The Chronicle PUBLISHED DAILY FRIDAY. AUGUST 26, 1910. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 26 August 1910, Page 2

The Chronicle PUBLISHED DAILY FRIDAY. AUGUST 26, 1910. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

An excellent movement is being furthered in Levin by the projected formation of a branch of the Boy Saints League. Wc trust to see a e.:entative gathering at this evening's meeting, to be ! _->!ri ' : 'VrilTs- Ilal! under the : res' ' .icy iho Mayor (Mr tt. R. ■ "ar '("• r\ w!t? is interesting hims;• If in tins movement. The men i>:»r I t this elctorato is favourable t:- 1 !u'> smt\ eineii t. M r Field teleL'ia|J this morning, as follows:— "Ha:! hop?-! attend Scout meetm** but, find impossible leavt Parliainenl. Trust you have enIhiisiastic inciting, and will its s''are in this splendid movement by e i abli suing strong scout company." At Oha'i. next Wednesday c-ep ing, a benefit dance is to bo held in ; '(! of the Children's Hospital, Wellington. Oik- of the trustees of t'.o Ma:'.al:au Met- o ■!:>!• Ohm di fins gonei:</.is--1,• p'ii'l ! f a!! t!.c debt existing on I lie church. N.is kindly act is greatlv appreciated throughout the circuit. Marie Twain's sympathy for weak;'nux is well show:i by the fact thai ; !f i.-.,0 cats in Ins comi'iiy house :,L L- ! '~"f>ro bolis their necks p.T;v::-sei.' a: venge J. so as to a)ivt i:ig to any bvvds tliey tried to appi :;a:-Si stoaltuily. Tlie Auckland Farmers' Union 1 Indenting Association, Ltd., ha.s been formed, with capitaobtained Irom members. Its objects are to cany on the business of an indenting and trading association in all its branches. Home progress has been made towards a settlement of the dispute between the Canterbury_ Sheepowuors and the Shearers' Union, and an announcement on the subject is expected in a day or two. Lively interest has been aroused among both townspeople and farmers by the meeting called 1 by the Mayor of Wanganui for next week to consider the establishment of the sugar-beet industry there, and a large attendance is expected. Andrew Carnegie was once on board a ferryboat when something went wrong with tlie compass. 'Hie captain, nonplussed, appealed to the mate, an dtlie mate, after examining it, said, pointing to Mr Carnegie, "I suppose it must be attracted by that steel magnate over there!" The Government has purchased Mr A. A. Martin's farm of 454 acres at Seadown, near Waaihdyke. It will be divided into larms of from forty to eighty acres, suitable fo'i dairying, but a portion will be divided into ten-acre allotments, suitable for workers. The ballot will take place in November, and possession will be given on December 3rd. Mr Fred Duval, the veteran theatrical agent, is at present in Levin in advance of the Valdares Company. Lately he had a very serious attack of pneumonia, and liis life was despaired of, but 'he is again looking well. , In picturesquely describing his experience, lie remarked that '' he heard the count bf nine, but they couldn't get ten on to him,"

The Riverdale Dairy Company has decided to again ship their produce < this year through Messrs Lovell and < Cristmas, an open consignment. < Mr Coleman Phillips has received 1 subscriptions amounting to £.170 in connection with the boot factory foi i Carterton. The Waiirarapa Daily , News states that there are good prospects of more shares being taken ; and a little energy should see the , project successfully floated. The Ground Committee of the Manawatu A. and P. Association met on Monday, and discussed tho matte rof providing more building accommodation in the show grounds. The report of tho committee, which it is understood embraces the expenditure of some Coooo, will be submitted to the General Committee in due course. On Thursday afternoon a very pleasant hour was spent at the home of Mrs P. Arcus, when the Methodist Ladies' Guild held their annual meeting. A report of the work and progress of the Guild during the past year was read. Work both practical and useful has been done, COO 10s 7d having been raised during the year from subscriptions and other sources, which will help on considerably the good work of the church.. "Science Notes" asserts that naturalists have reported having seen in Oregon, United States, a snake called the stupefied snake, which is certainly one of the most interesting species of the family. This snake has a head on each end, and runs o't<'.er way. One head is about one-fourth as large as the other. It is of a yellow colour. It generally lies in a loop, and is fre- | qitently observed running in an apparently stujjcfied condition on a rock or log. The Chronicle believes that the naturalists who saw these snakes were not total abstain ers. The Levin Fire Brigade received an alarm of lire shortly after eight o'clock this morning, a slight outbreak haviing occurred at the house of Mr Blythe, in Bristol street. It appears that the children accidentally set (ire to some paper iu one of tho rooms, and a quantity of clothing became ignited. Buckets ol water were hastily thrown on the flames, and tilie burning material removed from the room. The Fire Brigade appeared on the scene with commendable promptitude, but the danger had been effectually <<opeu with on their arrival. Tho damage done was only of a trivial character. A New Zealand Herald correspondent has put forth a theory that cows' milk is the cause of toothache and the decay of teeth. He bases his theory on tho fact that the skulls of savage races have good teeth, and the Maori, before the advent of civ- ] ilisation, showed no evidence of (]e- j cay in their teeth. If they were to go hack to the old-timo diet of high shark and fern root, neither tlieii teeth nor tliei rsystem would stand it. How does the present generation stand in comparison to the savage races in the matter of baldness: They did not, perhaps, have so main social problems to work out by head. It was (]oile with the tomahawk. Some curious facts are mentioned in letters that conic from New Guinea to the Dunedin Methodist Ladies' Missionary Society. Recently a lady missionary hearing there had been a death in a neighbouring village hurried off to minister sympathy. She found all the people laughing and talking, and expressed her surprise. They said very simply that they had been mourning a long time and were tired. Aftei they had a rest they would begin again. Another lady relates that babies are very plentiful at her station. They have nine babies on the premises. One of the native teachers has been presented with twins. The village people regard this as a great disgrace, aii(] thoir custom was to kill one of the twins immediately. Con vet ts wifrlv difficulty give up such tribal opinions, but iii this ease the tatheir was quite proud. ' 'I he balance sheets of the da.ir\ factories in this district (states the Opunake Times) show the need for a practical and systematic testing svstem amongst the dairy 'herds.*" In one instance the average test shows a decline, whilst in nearly evon other instance the average test is at a standstill. The quantity of milk to make a pound of butter is still a poor standard in comparison to the number of years that dairy factories with facilities available for farmers to improve have been in vogue. Farmers are either tc:o busy to test their herds au<] cull, or else the oldfashioned cow with the pump handle is still being milked. The advancement in improving the general average test on the year's supply is not quite as progressive as the snail "larch on a seasoned plank with a t-V.v grain on a very dry day. On Monday morning, records the Northern Star, there was not a little consternation amongst tho business people of Cameron Street, when it was seen that the shutters of Mi Joseph Palmer, jeweller and watchmaker, were not taken down at tlieii accustomed early time. People began bo look serious, and some were even heard to remark Ulmt Poor .Tor was not at all a bad chap, while others said lie was a good sportsman, in fact, as is usual in such cases when a man is supposed to he dead, they began to find out that Mr Palmer was a very good citizen. were all very much relieved bowever on finding out that Mr Palmei was only indisposed, and as he lias not an assistant just at the present time his shop bad to remain closed until such time as he was able to pt down to open it himself, which ■.re e'v.[ during the course of the da v.

The Century Hall was parkecf on Wednesday evening last, when the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y.M.C.A. submitted an inteicstiug and diversified programme to an appreciative, audience. The first part of the programme was opened with an overture by the Misses Herd and the following contributed items: Mrs Gapper (song), .Miss Siincox (song), Mrs Gardener (song, encored). Miss M. Herd (violin solo, encored), Mrs Devino (solo,_ encored). A good deai of disappointment was evident when 'f. became known that owing to indisposition Mis Kecdwell was unable to be present. The socond.pa.ri was opened with a competition (J.owns 011 the Main Trunk), in charge of Mrs C. K. Wilson. r Jliis item created a lot of interest and was Avon by Miss N. Whitaker (ladv), and Mr Cutfield (gentleman). The next contribution was by the members of the Auxiliary, who mustered in good force to demonstrate theii musical prowess on many and diversified instruments. Mrs Winchestei weilded the baton', whilst manv ol oiii- prominent ladies were conspicuous with bagpipes, drums, triangles, cellos, etc. 11ns item was m'osi vociferously encored. The closing item was a tab-lea,ix, " The Gypsy't Warning," the following taking the eadnng parts: Villain, Mr J. Phi]. I'ps; lady Mrs Hanks; gypsy, Mrs Gapper. who took the solo. This was also very heartilv applauded and an encore followed. After sunper had been served Mr Jas. Prouso, president of tlie Y.M.C.A., thanked _ the ladies for providing'such an enjoyable and interesting programme. "God Save the King" brought the meeting to a close. No headaches, no heartaches; but a refreshing drink in Dean and Rawson's Horehoand Beer.—Advt. The demand for Roslyn manufactures such as hoy's and men's high grade clothing, blankets/ rugs, tweeds, worsteds, yarns, unshrinkable flannel, socks, stockings, jerseys, and ladies' and gents' unshrinkable silky underwear, Delta finish, continues with undiminished force throughout New Zealand.—Advt-

Arrangements are being made foi a, football match between a team soloetod from hlie butchers versus other tradesmen in Levin. The match will be played ou the reserve.

Mr J. H. Stansell, senior, of Sliannon, who is organising a concert and dance in aid of the "Hospital Fund. is securing gratifying support in his endeavours. The concert is to be licUl on Wednesday, :51st August, Major I'iurlinson, managei of The Hoys' Training Faim, \>eraroa. has signified his intention o1 allowing six boys from the farm band to attend the conceit and contribute items to the programme. The items will consist of . a cornet solo, "La Berceuse," instrumental quartettes "Romombimice'' and "Clouds and Sunshine," and a trio "Happy. Happy Fair."