Levin's Farewell

Horowhenua Chronicle, 15 September 1916, Page 3

Levin's Farewell

TO ITS QUOTA TO TWENTY-FIRST < RETNFORCEMENT.S. There was a marked incrn-i.se in the number that attended at the Town Hall at last night's "send-off" to Le- i vi.n and district quota to the 21st lie- , inforcenients, in -comparison with the "previous send-off." Doubtless this was due largely to Mr Iveedwell's efforts nnd perhaps some remembered the < mayor's speech at last month's function. and desired to hear the absentee* . scarified again. In this they were disappointed. but the fine program and its 1 fine performance had la,tuple compensation. The overture was played by Miss I. Pink, and Mr W. Eceleton sang "Off to Philidelphia in the Morning" in a manner that awakened the wanderlust and wus encored. Mr W. Thomson followed with a humorous re- 1 citation in the Scotch that would have made a Scotsman, just beaten in a deal i with a border neighbour, laugh. Tlio encore item ialso was 'a goodi one. Miss Scott, Miss Malcolm and Miss Middlefoil sang sweetly, and the appreciation of the audience w,w deserved. They i each had to appear a second time. The clear notes brought forth bv Mr G. Lester in his cornet solo won much upplause. and Mr A. Stuckey's banjo solo was so liked that he had to play i a second one. Bishop gave a fine ' recitation, and in resiion.se to the demand of the audience for another she took the opportunity to give an opinion 0F men—-not a flattering opinion. However the men did -not mind and gave further applause. The last item was "Coming Home," hv Mr Tven. Aitken. This was in a class by itself and doseinibed aocumately the homecoming of a 1111:1 n who has looked upon the wine when it is red and yet manages to dodge the policeman on the beat. The recitation caused great .merriment and an encore was demanded with results to the audience equhilly - satisfactory. j Mrs R. IX Wall ace played the accompaniments. Before the concert commenced the Levin Brass Band clayed several selections in front of the hall. Brief speeches wore delivered by the mayor mnd Mr J. Prouse. A VALUABLE LINIMENT. Everiy family should be provided with Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Sprains inav bo relieved in much less time when promptly treated. Lame binck, lame j shoulder, pains in the side and chest j and rheumatic pains are some of the . diseases for which it is especially valuable. Once yott try Chamberlain's j Plain Balm you will never wish to be I 'without it. For sale everywhere.— I Advt.

I . . 0 The mayor expressed his appreeia- - | tion at the increased attendance. It L> J was tlu> least people could do to show 1 their appreciation of the action of the I , boys going to the front. In Baying y farewell to them on behalf of the townspeople he hoped they would keep up the reputation of the men who hadi gone before ,and follow in their footsteps (applause). Mr -J. Prouse said they were going j. out to fight for the defence of parents and -children, for right, and justice and tiuth and they were going to win. They should remember they were New Zealandiers in that £ir-off land ; they should remember their parents and other relations hci'e at home and maintain their honour and integrity. "When they returiled hero the people would welcome them with open arms and glad hearts. (Apphiuse). At the mayor's call cheers were given for the men leaving and the men who had returned, also for those who had helped to make the "send-off" such a success, and particularly Mr C. S. Iveedwell, who was chief organizer of these functions >nul who had so much hard work to do in connection with them, j The Cardigan jackets given to the i ment by the Levin Ladies' Patriotic Committee'wer« presented by Mrs B. ( I!. Gardener. Refreshments were handed round a.nd tb 1 hall cleared for dancing which was kept up till midnight, the dancers hiving a most enjoyable time. Miss I. Pink played the music and Mr W. 15 oughton acted as M.C. The patriot'c committee desire to express its thanks to Messrs Pinny and Co.. for the loan of a piano for the evening.