LOCAL & GENERAL

Horowhenua Chronicle, 22 December 1913, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL

Levin theatre-goers are reminded that .Mr (Jinnies Archer's dramatic students will produce the happy-go-lucky Irish comedydrama, "Handy 'Andy" at the King's Theatre on l-riday, December 20th (Boxing night). Mr Archer brings with him a company of ten, and those who know him of old will look forward to a merry night. Of the "play, it will be sufficient to say that' the story of "Handy Andy'' was written by Samuel Lover. The amusing blunders of Andy will bo revived again in drama!ic form by the students on Boxing Night, at Levin. Mr Archer will play "Handy Andy/' Miss Maisie Clayton will appeal- as "Mad Nance," .Miss Doris Raymond as "Eanny Dawson," Miss M. Browne as "Donah Hooney" (Andy's sweetheart). They* will be supported by a strong cast. Several Irish songs and appropriate Irish music will be given during the production. The company appears at Otaki on the 27th. A big Levin audience is anticipated by the students. At the Olago Game and Bantam Show recently, much amusement was caused by the crowing competition (says the Star). One game bird in' the first ten minutes put up a. good record, but after that he stood on one leg and had a snoose.—evidently found some reason to go on strike. Mr P. Carolin's bird, who proved to be a steady goer, won the competition, crowing 22 times in the 15 minutes, with Omand and Day's bird second with 16 crows to his credit.

The County Offices, Levin, are to be closed from 23rd December to Gth .January. Shearing throughout Horowhenua County has been delayed by the almost-continuous rains of the last few weeks; in fact, the great bulk of the wool still is on the sheep's backs. Applications for the post of assistant librarian of Levin Public Library are"invited by Levin Borough Council. The office of caretaker' is combined with this post, and the combined salary is £'(i() per year. Claims for the Now Zealand War Medal must be made on or before 31st .March next. After that date no further claims Avill bo considered. The matter is touched upon by advertisement in another column. Commencing from the ( Jth January, .Messrs Abraham and Williams, Ltd., will hold regular pig sales in Levin. This step has been taken in response to a largely-signed petition from local farmers which was presented to (lie iirm on* Friday last. Mrs Jackson (at bedtime) : "Why don't yo' say yo' prayers nut loud, Mose? Ah don't like dis here silent praym' ! How docs Ah know but yo's askin' de Lord to remove me, so's yo' kin marry llepsey Greene: 1 A T o mo' dis yer star-chamber performance Prom yo' suh !*' Strawberry picking began on one or two fruit farms below Waimate recently. The berries arc large, and rather watery. "A week's sunshine would help ito rive them a better flavour. The chief cause of the deflavouring of strawberries like the rendering scentless of roses has been the cultivation of varieties for size and number. -Advertiser. The following advertisement appeared in (he Daily Telegraph (London) a few months ago: "Reijiiired by wholesale firm in the counlry, not shop, lady as clerk. Must be thorough accountant, iv pass auditor, and able to do plain cooking. Only two in family. Servant kept. Salary £20 per annum and 2", per cent, oh net profits.'* The Levin Fire Brigade held ils monthly meeting last Friday evening, when Captain McTaggari, who has been a member of the brigade for eleven years, was presented with a two-years-service liar to add to his previously-won bars, and Fireman Hensman with a three-yea rs'-service certificate. (•ii (he 281 h January a one, two ami three men coupling competition will be held in Levin between members of the brigade. it is probable that, four or five members will take part in (he Hastings tournament during the '•"■aster holidays. Damage caused to the main roads of the borough by the quick travelling of motor cars formed the subject of a report presented to the .Mount Eden Borough Council by the engineer. '"I have given close attention to motor traffic, which I find to be most destructive,"' he said. "It is apparent to me that some action must be taken to minimise the damage.*' The action of motor ear wheels travelling at a speed of 21) to 10 miles an hour disintegrated and loosened the metalled surface of the roadway, thereby most seriously shortening its life. To overcome this . destruction i( was most desirable (hat Hie surface of the roadway should be cotted with tar. It was decided (hat the Streets Committee should consider the matter. Christmas presents for the men folk. Why not an "Autostrop" Safety Razor? Its sure to please. In handsome nickel case complete with 1? blades and strop - . Price, 2"> each from C._ S. Kecdwcll, Dispensing Chemist. —Advt.