LOCAL & GENEAL

Horowhenua Chronicle, 14 January 1914, Page 2

LOCAL & GENEAL

According to Mr Kobertson, M.1 , ., there is a. possibility of Hip second Auckland express train being kept running throughout 1.9.14. Should this eventuate there is a possibility that Levin will be made a permanent stopping place for this express, and passengers be set down and taken up front Levin station. Policeman in Maldeu, Massachusetts, have been ordered to take tango lessons/ at the State's expense, not, that they may dance it, but that they may recognise it when they sec it being danced, itiul pul into effect a new anti fan,';'" l;<w.

Deviation oi the Main Trunk railyway line from Levin to Foxton is the ineradicable desire of Levin and district. Evidently the citizens "will not be happy until they get it." The matter was revived at Levin Chamber of Commerce meeting last night, when Mr Brown moved, and Mr E. S. Lancaster seconded, a motion which was unanimously agreed to, as follows —"That this meeting wishes to place before the new General Manager of Railways the advisableness of having the North Island Main Trunk Railway Line deviated at Levin. At present it runs from Levin to Palmerston along a hilly track.

By deviating it, from Levin to Foxton, a level run-through good country would be gained, and the ■journey to Auckland would be shortened by several miles in lerfgth and also in point of time. Further, the level track would result in a great saving of wear and tear to the rolling stock."

On Monday Mr T. Lind, of Shannon, invited Foxton Borough Council to visit Shannon in connection with the movement to secure a water supply for Foxton and Shannon conjointly. The council discussed the proposal,

and resolved That the members of the council visit the source of the proposed water supply together with Mr Suggate, ana that they also meet a deputation of the Shannon ratepayers on Friday afternoon, January Kith, at -J o'clock, to consider matters in connection with the proposed water scheme, with a' view of submitting a report to a later meeting of the council. It was arranged to leave Foxton on the day named at 9 a.m. Particular people prefer Face Cream this hot weather for removing tan, sunburn, and freckle. It leaves the skin soft and pliable and is not greasy. Why not take a jar to the beach with you, for you are sure to need it? Price Is Gd jar from C. S. Keedwell, Dispensing Chemist. — Advt.