LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 28 September 1910, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

"The Now Zealand Farmers' Cooperative Distributing Company report having sold Mr G. Dome's farm, of 123 acres, situated in Queen street, Levin, to Mr W. H. Braniley, of Johnsonville, at a satisfactory iigulro. flio late Rt. Hon. R, J. Se<ldon assessed the value of a boy to the dominion at £300. There are ovei fifty boys in the Boys' Department of the local Y.M.C.A., representing a capital of £15,000. You can as- \ ftist to make these hoys efficient by being present at the annual display in the Century Hall to-night. The charge is only Gd. To make of our hoys workers and not shirkers, thinkers and not shr.inleers is the aim of the Boys' Department of the Levin Y.M.C.A. .Surely this is an aspiration that is wortl'iy of the .support of every citizen of Levin. Attendance at the Century Hall to-night will sliow practical sympathy with this movement. . The purebred Holstcin herd which the Experiment Farm has established is turning out remairka.bly well. Some of them are now milking up to eight gallons a day. At the, present time various crops, on the farm, are being put down, including maize, peas, wheat, oats, tares, linseed and beetroot. _ The} are being laid down for experimental purposes, and the results will be awaited with interest. Two nuns from the Otaki Convent had a providential escape from injury while driving between Otaki and Oliau last Saturday. Near Mi Byron Brown's store at Oliau their horse shied at something or other, and backed their vehicle down a rather steep part of the road. Messrs Fred Hall and S. Millard, who were near at hand, helped, to free the ladies from their dangerous position, and eventually they resumed their journey with nothing worse than shaken nerves to trouble them.

Proposals to rfluft the Church bf England schoolroom from the Manakau County Road into the central portion of tlio township wo.ro discussed at a mooting held in Mannkan. It is believed that the Simday school attendances would bo hotter if the change were made, and it is likely that the change 'of loeation will ha offeotod. At present a. comniitteo that was set up specially to report upon the cost, and other aspects of the proposal, is meditating on its report.

While Mrs Jamioson, of the Train- I ing Farm, Weraroa, was proceeding on a cycle to Levin yesterday, she met with a nasty accident. She was just riding north of the railway station, when she bad to pass two tiaps standing in the road. The ilkiiso of one of those suddenly dashed forward, and the. lady was compelled to alight. Rut for her presence of mind she might have lieon seriously hurt. As it was she apparently sustained little injury, and wa.s soon on her way to town. The London press is raising the f|iK'stirni whether it is not time— and whether the opening of the new reign is not the occasion— to build a palace in the metropolis worthy oi the reputation of the Empire and. befitting the dignify of its King. It is 32 years since the Duke of Wellington declared that, notwithstanding .the expense of Buckingham Palace, no sovereign in Europe, and perhaps no private gentleman, is so ill-lodged as tlio King of England. Nothing_has boon done to remove this national reproach. This dismal building, which looks more like j a railway station than a Royal Pal-

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_ 1' or some weeks past the heading down of fruit trees has been busily pushed forward at the Experiment. Farm, Werar'oa, and that work is now nearly finished. Mi laylor lias tested and found what is not worth keeping, and is regrafling (ho trees with good commercial varieties, and it is hoped Inter on to be able to show what a commercial orchard should be l oaches and pears are showing well at the present time. And" the same applies to apples. The most fmuaid of tho last-named are Washington*, and in a few da-s' time they will bo a, mass of bloom I lie peach and pear trees form a perfect sheet of blossom. Prov'>dc:. the season is a favourable tne everything points to a very heavy 01 °P "I fi nit, and the orchards themselves are charactoristieali\ neat and trim.

Mr Alf. Knight, who has hern a losideut of Manakau tiir some years past, but who is leaving that 'town in order to settle at Knkunui. was ranciArelled by a large number of -uanakau residents on Saturday evening. Mr C. K Lindsay was in the chaii, and an onjoya.ble time was spent, Tlie health of the guest of the evening was proposed ,by Mr 1 5 eat tie. and "'edged in 'bumpers of nut-brown fluid, after which Mi Alcliain made a presentation to Mi Knight on behalf of the gathering. I ho present was in the form a gold a inert and sovereign case, the case being lined with several sterling portraitsof the late King, done in cold. Mr Meßain testified to the , J Mr TvnipjJit was (hold' by everyone in the district. Ihe recipient of the gift replied in a moLest but highly appreciative vein. ring the proceedings songs were sung bv Messrs Gleeson, Mcßain Lindsay, J Gentrge. senior, Holland, Foster and Morgan; Mr Lindsay - n \° a lecitation: and speeches wen. delivered, eulogistic of their guest, b.v Messrs Beat tie, Burnell, A. Cool* arm J, George.

I lie 'bi-monthly meeting of the lresbytory of Wanganui was helu at Marton yesterday. There was a good attendance of ministerial and lay representatives, an>. as .this "looting ,vn S preparatory to the sessions ol the general assembly to be held m Auckland 011 the 9th November, a large volume of .business was put tlirough. The principal items ol local interest wore : The ■unanimous 'recommendation by the presbytery that the full grants asked tor by the charges of Levin and Shannon be granted. The Rev. J. "bite was appointed one of the voting members to the general assembly. At the personal request -*»' white :he wa.s relieved, from the Modcratorship of Shannon and loKoniaru, and the Rev. G. ft. Aitken, of Fox ton, was appointed Moderator. The Presbytery's sanction to the purchase of church and section at Tokomaru was cordially granted. At the close of Presbytery business a meeting of tlhe Al t ;u ' ,n Missions Committee was held when .the Commissioners to the Janpo and Taumaranui districts gave a lull report of their visit. Aftoi an exhaustive examination of the questions raised the findings of the i resbytery were embodied in a resolution to be forwarded to the General Assembly. It was (resolved to hold the meetings of Presbytery, as a rule, at Marton and Palme rs-to 11 North alternatively, and tli us conduce to the convenience of the representatives of Manawatu charges. The wor,t within, the bounds of the Presbytery is Growing, and efforts are being made to cope with the needs of newly-open-ed ami sparsely populated districts. The Rev A. Doull, M.A., of Palmerston Isorth, will visit Levin 011 Wednesday, October 19th.

Only too true that Gibson is ! The ordered non-alcoholic drinks for himself and guests at the military manoeuvres. Why? Because , he wanted his vision clear and his head cool. The best nonalcoholic -beverages are manufactured by Dean and Rawson, Levin. Send your orders along Advt.

Tlie. Nelson Evening Mail puts on record a unique family gathering. There wero present Mrs Polgaso (85 years), her three sous and foni daughters, tho youngest of whom was 47 years of age. They were celebrating the fortieth birthday oi the first grandchild, and .they had not all met round the family hearth for 37 years. There are 33 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. The State Guaranteed Advances Amendment was taken in Committee of the House of Representatives last night. lleplying to members, ( Sir .1 oseph Ward said that he proposed to add' amendments to ensu re that those local public, bodies who had given effect to the requirements of the existing loans to local bodies should be able to obtain loans undei tlie State Guaranteed Advances Act. -The Scarlet Troubadours gave a most interesting entertainment at tho Levin Town Hall last evening.

There was only a limited attendance, but a long and varied programme was submitted. It consisted of choruses, ballads, dancing, duets, etc., and every item was excellently rendered. Mr Alex. Ham

ilton, in a budget of his latest successes, was the hit of the evening, but Miss Stella lvelly in a. numboli of serio songs was a favourite. Little Olive in her songs "Love Me in December." and' "Will the Angels Let Me Play?" made a. very favourable impression. .From start to finish there was not a dull moment.

Tlie "Rev. D. C. .Hates' summary and forecast, as wired by Press Association from Wellington last night, is as follows: Anti-cyclonic pressure has prevailed and fine weather generally, though conditions have at times been somewhat unsettled in the far North and in the extreme South. Present indications are for a falling barometer everywhere. Moderate to strong easterly winds are probable in the fai North and strong northerly and westerly elsewhere. The weathei will probably continue fair in most parts, tlvoughi westerly squalls ma> lie expected a.t times in Cook and Foveaux Straits.

The filial rehearsal in connection with this evening's display the Junior Department of the Levin Y.M.C.A. took placo last evening, and from every point of view was a. gratifying success. Consequently it is anticipated there will he a large audience for the event to-night. The programme comprises many IK/voltics, including a competition in nautical knotting. The prizes won in the various competitions during the .session will ho presented by Mr James Prousc. Six hoys of the association under sixteen years of age will challenge any othe.i six hoys in the town under sixteen years to a tug-iof-war on the stage. A memory competition will also he held among six "bovs, and the audience will lie allowed to' vote on tlx merits of each individual.

The .Melbourne detective office is (stated the Melbourne correspwident of Sydney Run) in a state or nervous tension, not to say panic. Tlu police of the city don't know what is going to hit them or whore. Some unknown malefactor is now prowling about Melbourne with a lump o. radium in Ms pocket, and there is widespread, apprehension that ihe may utilise it to break down the strong-rooms of financial institutions, extract watches from the pockets of the opulent, or stiffen the favorites at pony meetings, while in certain quarters them is a fear that the criminal in possession may apply tihe mineral's mysterious radium in question was stolen r«»im properties to personal violence. The

XV- ">«' /"■<! J. uragge. . .subsequent to a lecture the other evening Mr 'Wraggo exhibited a speeimen of radium, grcatl;, to the interest of the visitors. Foi a moment Mr Wragge's attention was diverted,_ and when he turned round the specimens had disappeared. Tilie police were notified, and. tin whole combined strength of the detective office was applied to tracing the missing substance.

An oxeliange reports that compensation to the extent of £200 for a fruitless journey to the Wniknto is claimed by Harry Voght, settler, of Omata, Taranaki. Mr Voght states that about July, liiuo. when making enquiries about a Crown pio-per-ty in Taranaki, lie was recommended by Mr lieves, then superintendent of t<he Government Advance: to Settlers Office, to a property neai Huntley, over which the T)epartment held a mortgage. Being assured by 'Mr Heyes that everything >rns_ in readiness for his taking possession, the petitioner and his family proceeded to Huntlev, havin<i first disposed of his property al Heatlhcote Valley. Some hitch oecurrcd, however, aiul the ocoupiei refused to give up possession immediately, so, after staying in Huntley for some time, the petitionei was obliged to abandon his undertaking.

Convened by the Mayor of Levin (Mr 13. R. Gardener) and Mr J. MeLeavey, a meeting of those interested in the up-Kcep of .railway fences was ihcld in tho Century Uaji last evening. Mr Ate.Leavey presided, and in opening the proceedings j jointed out that the only thing to be done that evening was'to appoint tour persons to join with tho representatives of the otlieir districts and interview the Government on the matter which had brought them together that evening. A deputation would wait oil the Government ■on Monday next week. Mr H. J. .Richards said that he was willing to support the deputation provided they were not asking any more than any otlieir portion of the community m the dominion. That was as much as they could expect, and he would be very happy to do his utmost to attain this end. The Mayor remarked that in a matter of this kind one should lielp each other to obtain what, he maintained, was just and equitable. There was no doubt to his mind that a moral obligation lested on tho Government to maintain the fences in tlie same manner as they had. formerly been maintained 'by the Manawatu Com- !), an : v \, lvas already informed tnat the Government had given notice that they did not intend to maintain the fences in future as agreed; by tlie Manawatu Company, but still they could not get away I rom tlhe mora.l aspect of the question. Jiany of the people ]iad given their lands in which the railway passed through in return foi the fences being kent in repair H< did not know what attitude the <k putation would exactly take up, but 'he con d say this, that-he understood that in other parts of the dominion some portion of the fence,', was maintained by tlie department, at id' for the sake of liic lie thou ah; that it was only right that the Government should' undertake this class of work On the motion of Ar o ' seconded by oorensen, the following resolution was adopted: Tliat tlie follow--nig gentlemen be appointed to attend tho deputation to wait on the Government on Monday, October 2 in connection with railway fencing! i 4 II » H A J ' Ei<ill ' »l.d V J ! "ior G ' lr(lC " ,!r ' D -

Quality, for cheapness, (or profitable t results, Hodder tnd iolley's pig and poultry meals aro easily the best.—Advt

Some folk have passed vlieir leases in, and others feel dejection; but Pink's big hammer make a din still on the same old section There, at the same old gravel site, new shoes for cash he proffers, at rates that make the frugal smile and help them fill their coffers.— Advt.

Mr Wilkie, of Queen street lias sold his business to the Levin Meat Company. The Company will ta (possession on the Ist Oetoboi (batr urday next).

The following additional en tries have been received for Messrs Hitch,ings, Mankins and Co.'s pig and poultry sale: 1 reaper and bindeir (Massey-Harris), 1 double furrow plough (Jioolh-MeiDonald). Shooting ol wild ducks out ol season is reported to be prevalent around Fox ton, as well as at lokonta ru. The Manawatu Herald reports that the Foxton amateurs have decided to .stage the comedy-drama " Blow for Blow." which has now been in rehearsal for some time, on October l'Jth.

Tliore has been a remarkable run of sea trout iu Southland rivers this season. Stripping operations conducted by Mr L. M. Hair (curator for the Acclimatisation Society) have resulted in 85(>,5(Ji) ova being secured, which is 3o(),U0l) more than was obtained last season. One direct result is the saving of £75, which was paid away by the society for last year.

Just how much driving is needed to sink the pipes at the new waterworks boro at Invereargill is probably not generally known. ' While the pipes Mere being held up by quicksand, it took 7()0 blows of a !)cwt monkey, striking GO blows to the minute with a fall of 30in to drive the pipes an inch._ One day the rate of boring was Go strokes to the inch. It is stated that there is a possibility of a tile manufactory being established in Cantcr.buiry, most probnblv in the Ashburton district.

The Can tor bury Imlu.strial Association ..Ims boon approached for the analysis of soino tile-making clays, ami the Association will probably aunroaeh the Government for the services of the Government Analysts. A gentleman in Sydney, who as well informed on all matters affecting that State, writing to Mr J. D. Heagerty, at Greytown, says:—; ''.Sydney is making groat strides ot late anil you will hardly know it, when von re-visit here. Probably p million pounds will be expended during this yeair on new buildings, and extensions to old ones. Almost all the 'business firms are extending or rebuilding. There are two new theatres to go up near the central railway station, and two others in other parts of the city. New fiirms from other States are opening up business here, and altogether New South "Wales is in for a good time. -Mr Heagorty's friend adds that lie is glad to bear from him that New South Wales is likely to be very prosperous.

A few days ago, writes a correspondent of tire Church Family Newspapci," as a little old woman vainly (Muleuvoiiiioil to remove the dirt frotn tlie upper part of her windows, a Nottingham vicar, well known in temperance circles, stepped in ami came to her relief. "With the remark, "1 think a sixfootor can roach that better than you can," 11k. seize;l the wash-leather, mounted a chair, ami cleaned the glass to Iris own satisfaction. *11 nin job lor a parson," remarked one of the crowd who had collected to witness the operation. "Not at all," was the • answer; "lotting in light is our own regular work."

The recent action of the GumdigKor.s' Union in seeking legislation to increase the cost o! gumdigging licenses issued to Austmns, has naturally raised the ire oi those Oroat> ians who have elected to seek theii fortunes in this dominion. They cannot now all be classed as aliens,

j .... ~ .. ;i.il.cv lmvc Ix-itiirlC' naturalised British subjects. Aljjready over 100 have, their names enrrolled in the Knipara electorate as I entitled to vote nt genera! elections, | and before next November 300 more | will seek the same privilege. From information supplied by rcpresenta- ' live Dalmatians it appears that there are about 2000 of them in the North r.sland. In the Northern I'eninsula there arc close on 1000, the bulk of whom are in the Kaipara ■district, engaged in gum-digging, by | which they earn on ;:n average £1 ! 10s i)ei' week.

A special meeting of tlic Levin Borough Council was hold last evening to discuss the appointment of an auctioneer For the sale of tlic municipal leases and to consider the question of plans for a public library, in the absence of tlic Mayor, who yras attending another public meetin?, Cr. McKenzie presided. Tlic following motion was projwsed by Cr. Hannan and seconded by Cr. Palmer: That .Messrs Hitching*, I fan kins and Co. be appointed auctioneers to the Borough to ca-iry out (lie wile of the gravel reserve sections. Cr. Lancaster, as an amendment. moved, and Cr. Arcus seconded : That Messrs Abraham and Williams be appointed auctioneers to oiler the leases for sale. The amendment was lost and the motion was adopted. The voting was as follows :--Kor the motion ;— Crs. ITannan, Palmer, Arcus ami MeKcn/.ie; against; u\s. France, Proiisc and Lancaster. On the motion of Cr. Han nan, .seconded by Or. France, the matter of the auctioneer's remuneration was left in the hands of the Town Clerk and the Finance Committee. In connection with the library designs, the Mayor, who had arrived at a later stage of the meeting, moved and Cr. "I'rouso .seconded : Thau n' committee consisting of Crs. Arcus, France, McJCeim'o, Cameron and Lancaster be appointed to consider the designs of tho proposed public library and re noli t to a full meeting of the pouncil, and that the full plans be' submitted to a competent architect: This was agreed to.

Iwo charges of tlicit were investigated at tlie B.M. Court, Levin, this morning, the bench being occupied Messrs B. B. Gardener and G. Cameron, J.'sP. The accused parson, by name Walter niggins, is aged 21 years, a single man and he was occupied as a shopman by Mr T. Broome, of Weiaroa at awage of X' 2 5s per week, and i;he use ol a. room. Mr Broome had been suspicious that several thefts were taking place from his shop, and as a result of his investigations he gave, information to Constable Longbottom, which .resulted in tho two charges boiny laid against Higgins, wlhich wore investigated this morning. The first case alleged that Higgins stole four pairs of stockings, valued at 10s, and the second charge was that theft of 2s (3d in money. Accused pleaded guilty. In answer to the bench. Mr Broome said h*' had no desire whatever to see a 'heavy penalty inflicted; lie had put the cases in the hands of the police merely through a sense ■o. public duty, and because he thougiit Ui'igins needed a sevena lesson. The chairman of the bench said they were very loth to send tho young man to gaol, and they were hopeful that the lesson he had had would ihave a lasting effect upon him for good. He would be convicted, and ordered to come up for sentence when called upon. 11 he behaved himself well the police would not do anything to liindoi him, but would—the benefli. felt sure -be always glad to assist him to go straight. If, however, he neglected the opportunity given to hiin • now, he would be brought iu> immediately for sentence upon the present cases.

Never hesitate about giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to children. Jt contains no narcotic of any _ description and can be given with confidence. As a quick cure for couglis and colds to which children are susceptible, it is unsurpassed. For sale everywhere. —Advt. ,

In addition to several well-known singers from Levin, the St. Vincenit do Paul Society Ims secured' tflie assistance of talent from Otnki and Shannon to assist in the concert to foe given next month in the Centurj Hall, Levin. Tickets are being, soldi and good sales are reported.

Mr Kearslej', teacher of music, Levin, ims just received word ,f,rom the secretory for 'j.rinity College London, at Pnlmoraton- North, thai the two candidates he sent up for ekaininntion—t.bo Missas Pink and I | roctoi'"-passwl their examinations MitOi splendid results, on loth Senv tomner. Af,r Koarslcy .has a iwimwr ol pujnls in 'hand now. for (further examinations in November, and he lias been successful in passing them on all occasions!

_ The.ro was a packed congregation Ui tlie .beautiful little church of St. John s, Oliau, on Sunday afternoon, beptojnber 25 th, to .hear tho Pet*. Mr Farrdr, of .Rridjxirt (England). I 1 Otims wore fetched from tihe Institute to accommodate the many visitors from the Oliau Valley, Maltakan and the neighbourhood. The Missioner said that the service wa.s not one of those arranged beforehand in connection with the general mission, so that it gave him an opportunity to tell them something of tho work already accomplished in Auckland and ILawke's Bay. Aftei giving them some striking particulars of work in_ those parts, ho emphasised the point that the Missionsns all felt in this work in New Zealand that they were mere ciphers, and t tha t the whole success of the mission depended upon praver and on the people tihemselves. He the,-, urged the congregation to make a supreme effort and attend the mission services at Levin, beginning on Saturday, October Ist.