The Chronicle PUBLISHED DAILY. LEVIN. TUESDAY, JANUARY 26(5, 1915. TO-MORIIOW'S SHOW.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 26 January 1915, Page 2

The Chronicle PUBLISHED DAILY. LEVIN. TUESDAY, JANUARY 26(5, 1915. TO-MORIIOW'S SHOW.

ilow time flics- To-morrow will b<3 held the ninth aimual show of the Horouhenua Agricultural and Pastoral Association ; ami when we call to mind, before the first show was held, how many of our settlers prophesied failure and discouraged the efforts of those who had the courage to enter upon the work of organisation, it is highly gratifying to chronicle the fact that the ninth Show will eclipse all that have gone before it. The Palmerston Show was considered such ii strong institution that it was not to be wondered that many looked upon the efforts of a few Levin settlers ten years ago as Utopian, but those who knew the capabilities and resources of this district, after carefully considering the responsibilities and obligations attending the starting of an enterprise of such magnitude, stood shoulder to shoulder ind with a strong pull put the Horowhenua Agricultural anl Pastoral Society before the Dominion as "a going concern." and it lias teen going ever sincegrowing in influence and usefulness, and promising well for the future. The Show of to-morrow, looking at the entries, must evoke ;i feeling of pride among settlers of every class oo this coast. With propitious weather there will he a large attendance, and the bringing together of so many persons interested in the breeding of stock, in the dairying industry, and in cropping will be a pleasant re-union.. "While the lessons to bo "learned in all departments will last a life time, and prove of incalculable benefit to the district • —especially to the young men engaged on farm and station. Those men who took the initiative ten years ago and hare patiently striven to build up tiro Association, deserve the thanks nrf their ■fellow-settlers for their courage in the first place, and their steady work through the years following. THE SALyATioN~ARMV AND THE WAB. The Salvation Army, during the month of January, are conducting a "War lOiiiorgonc.v Itolief Appeal," when all their officers are giving an amount each and all the members are urged to do tho same. They are raising an amount to help General Booth to. carry <m fche relief work he has undertaken amongst tile refugees and needy, both in England and the Continent. The Army have opened practically all their homes to the many homeless who have been arriving in England from time to time during the war, until their homes are »«w full. The Belgium Government have, also asked the Army to take over the care of their wounded soldiers, winch is being done at the Hadlc.v Farm Colony which has been given over lor this purpose, and many of the wounded are finding it a . veritable home General Booth has also, On behalf of the Salvation Army, offered the War Office five fully-etjuipped motor ambulance cars, which have been accepted and are now at the front, driven and manned by Salvationists. A number of officers 'are fully engaged in Hed Oross and hospital work, both in, Belgium and Franco. Owing to the financial problems arising out of the war General Booth, to use his own words says "Truly I am in a great strait/ , and has appealed to the various colonies for help. The Army in NW Zealand are endeavouring to raise £10 000 and already an encouraging response is being made..