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Horowhenua Chronicle, 27 February 1915, Page 3

At Dunedin baths Duke Kali ana mo tu, the champion swimmer, covered '00 yards in 55 seconds—a New Zealand record.

Another of New Zealand's early colonists have passed away, 111 the poison of Mrs C. A. Jtioberston, widow of the late C. A. Robertson, formerly a master at the Auckland Grammar School, under the late Mr McOrae. Mrs lloberston came to New Zealand 52 years ago, and lived in the Thames goklfields in the days of its early prosperity. Her husband was master of the Thames goldfields' school, and had the distinction ot Tseing the first to bring his school under the Education Act. He subsequently took "up his position at the Auckland Grammar School, and died fn 1887. It, was only within the last few months that Mrs Robertson failod "Tii health, and her sudden death at Palmerston North came as a great shock to her children and friends. She iiad returned only a few months previously from trip to England and Scotland. Mrs Robertson "vas an aunt of Mr J. Robertson, exM.P. for Otaki. She leaves five sons ■iiKffour daiiftfiters.

A very satisfactory financial result, as well as an artistic , success, was achieved by the patriotic concert given by the boys ot Weraroa Training Farm in the King's Theatre, .Levin. Tu all the takings amounted to £3(3 lis (inclusive ol' sales of the artistic souvenir programmes), and as the total expenses are covered by a iTve-pou nrl note a useful subscription to the War Fund is gained. The net amount of some £30 is being forwarded to the Premier to-day through the Bank of .New Zealand. Major Burlinson desires to express through the Chronicle his appreciation of the kindly sympathy and help extended to himself and his lads by the public of Levin amd district.