The Chronicle PUBLISHED DAILY. LEVIN. THURSDAY, JANUARY 15. LOCAL & GENEAL

Horowhenua Chronicle, 15 January 1914, Page 2

The Chronicle PUBLISHED DAILY. LEVIN. THURSDAY, JANUARY 15. LOCAL & GENEAL

lour rinks of bowlers went to Otaki yesterday, from Levin, and were royally treated by the Otaki Club. Afternoon tea was served by the ladies, and three heads were played in the matches. Tlieu the clouds burst, and after the green had become sodden the Levin men took cars for home.

The peacii crop at Otuliuhu (Auckland) and. the surrounding district is the largest_ for many years, and the fruit is in splendid conditio]]. Mr A. Sturges, one of the largest growers, has an enormous crop. Nurserymen and others were successful in warding off the tomato blight by means of spraying.

After the quarterly meefing of the Methodist Church Circuit had been concluded at Levin on Wednesday, an adjournment was made to the Century Hall, where a firstclass knife and fork spread met the eyes and pleased the palates of those invited, these including more lady officials than usual. Many after dinner speeches filled the hill till near train time, the visitors then being shoAwn through the public gardens, Levin's Carnegie Library, enroute to the station. The transformation of the vacant resei-vc called forth great praise for the Beautifying Society and the Borough Connccil.

A meeting of the Catholic community of Levin was addressed last night by Mr C Girling-Butch-er, organising secretary of the New Zealand Catholic federation. The attendance was large, and it included people who had come from considerable distances. The lecturer explained the. aims and objects of the federation, which was strictly of a non-political nature, and was intended -solely for (lie advancement socially and from a religious point of view of the Catholic community. The activities of the federation—which included an immigration department, labour bureau,, and accommodation register—were fully explained, and the matter of impure and anti-Catholic literature was dealt with in forcible strains. The local committee's efforts have been highly successful, and a further large increase of members is anticipated. Mr Girhng-Butcher went on to Auckland this morning. Settlers from the Whatitokarua Block interviewed Mr C. K. Wilson, of Taumarunui a few days ago and drew his attention to the state of the roads in the heart of the King Country. One of the number stated that he was one of the more remote settlers in the block, and in illustrating the great need for a decent road, he stated that a bag (if potatoes weighing 1001b cost him : ?5s landed at his place, it cost him £22 for provisions for three persons for two months. Recently lie walked to his section from Mahirakau, six miles, carryins 1 his baby and a parcel, bis wife walking beside him. "The "Whatitokarau road is made in patches, some being 12ft wide and some fift, but there arc sections where there is no road at all. This described a. fair sample of ;i bush thoroughfare in the Kinu' Country. Particular people prefer Xyal s Face Cream this hot weather for removing tan, sunburn, and freckle. J\ leaves ihe skin soft and pliable and is not greasy. Why not take a jar to the beach with von, for you are sure to need it? ' Price Is (>d jar from C. S. Keedwell, Dispensing Chemist. Advt.

"New Books. "The Headquarior Recruit," Hicham Dehnn; "'.Mrs Pratt's Patient," C. Linoln: "The Road of Lmng Men," W. L. Comfort: "The Business of Life," It. W. Chambers; "The Southernm'," Thos. Dixon; "The Broken Halo/' Florence Barclay: "The Surest Bond." Mie Uo'w lauds: "The Paupers of Potman. Square," I. A. IL AV.vlio. Thompson'*' Levin.- -Advt.