The Chronicle. PUBLISHED DAILY THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 1911. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 15 June 1911, Page 2

The Chronicle. PUBLISHED DAILY THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 1911. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Our Shannon, correspondent writes that in his notes on the debate on the Single Tax, Mr Clayton was made to appear as a supporter of the Single Tax, whereas the was an opponent.

Rev. 'D. C. Bates' weather forecast wired from Wellington last night is as follows: Present indlications 'are for southerly winds strong to gale and squally at times. Cold and showery weather generally and ■snow on the higher levels in the South. The barometer will probably rise everywhere.

It is not expected l that Mrs Compton will return to Levin, excepting for a few days at the end of • the month, until the 10th of July. A prolonged rest is considered imperative. Tho Vicar wishes tho above to be made known in answer to many kind inquiries, and 'adds that, be hopes Mrs Compton 'may leave the bospital at Otaki next Tuesday to stay with friends.

Sermons on behalf of the Maori Missions will be preaoh'ed both morning and evening Kit St. Mary's, Levin, by the Vicar on Sunday next, and collections devoted to that object. The anthem, " God. so Loved the World,'; from " Stainor's Crucifixion," will be sung in the evening. Those who are contributing through the envelope system, are asked to put any offerings for the. Maori Missions into the collection outside and apart from the envelopes.

The Rev. S. G. Compton has given notice to the diocesan fcecretary of the Church of England Men's Society in Wellington of his intention of starting a branch in Levin, and •be is awaiting the advent of a competent advocate of the society to bring the subject before the dhurchmen of Levin. The affiliation of the Levin branch with the society at headquarters will take effect in three months' time from the d ! ate of notice being given, i.e., September G.

In accordance with the regulations issued by the Acting-Primate of the Church of the Province of New Zealand, and under instructions from the Bishop of Wellington, a short service will be conducted in St. Mary's. Levin, by the Vicar on Coronation Day morning at 11. Special printed forms of the service and special hymn leaflets will be distributed at the service. As King George V. and Queen Mary will be crowned in Westminster Abbey by Church of England prelates, it is to 'bo hoped that all members of the Anglican Church will loyallv rally to this official service before joining in the combined Coronation service in t 1 :'? town square at 12 p.m. A •hearty invitation is given to members of other denominations to be p , .'"-s?nt at the Church services. No crllcctiou will be taken.

The races at the- Levin Skating Kink last evening were most enjoyable. I)iit the number of entrants was not so large as might have been ihe ease. No d'O'iibt tin's was due frit!;'- fa:-t that a private party is !K\!',.r .held to .night, and that a diversitiel programme of events has 1): ;i arranged. Xeverthcless last 0-. races afforded a fund of a inurement and interest. The girls' race was won by Miss P. "Wilson, and tlto hoys' race by F. Musgrove. Koxton carried off honours in the men's race, Mr C. Edwards of that town winning tiro first prize. The victories were all popular ones, Musgrove, who has the making of a. real racer, being warmly applauded. Mr E. W. J. Smith was tlhe timekeeper. Among the gathering were visitors from Foxton,, Manak»u, Oban and KJoputaroa. The races concludefl'at 9 o'clock, and the winzes ware given away by Mr C. E. Shaw. At 9 o'clock the rink was open to the public, and fun waxed fast and! furious for the next two hours. The children's grand carnival, to bo held on the 28th inst., is beAni? keenly looked forward-to by the youngsters.

Tiliat widespread interest is taken in the National Dairy Show may he judged from the entries for the various competitive sections made from all parts of the dominion. In-but-ter_ and cheese classes seventy factories are exhibiting, and although each factory is limited to one entry, the vailue of the produce on exhiitntion values over £800. There is a fine entry of apples exhibiting in the £10 champion class and other classes, one of the prizes being the Royal Horticultural Society's medal, the vegetable section—collections of farm roots and entries in the fawn produce sections totnlo 270. The punHe school gardens section will make a very fine display, and five schools will be represented in the hays, and a nice collection in the separate classes for roots. Here cookery, preserves, a.nd pickles will he an interesting feature to the ladies, with a total of 170 entries. The ponltrv section includes utility poultry, pigeons and canaries, and the to'tafentry is 300, including North and •South Island exhibitors. The ring competitions are a feature at the Show—inter-College football matches on the Wednesday; on Thursday (Coronation Bay), hunting events for which thea-e are 60 entries, besides post entry competitions. The Association football matches will also be played, and on Friday there are woodchopping and sawing competitions. Altogether the National Unary Show is full of interesting and fascinating features th'at cannot fail to appeal to any visitor.