The Chronicle LEVIN. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14. 1916. LOCAL & GENERAL.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 14 December 1916, Page 2

The Chronicle LEVIN. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14. 1916. LOCAL & GENERAL.

In view ol the fact that farmers ai'e at this .season of the yoai" busv with liayinaifino; and other suiunier work, tho Levin Co-op. Dairy Co., Ltd., is arranging to pay its suppliers on the 19th instead of the 20th December, As most of the farmers at--1 11<] I'uesclay's isale, this will enable thorn to do their banking on that day and so avoid the loss of time that would otherwise be the case.

A rather good .story is related in (■oiniceiion v, ith the recent recruiting eft' rt throughout the Poverty Bay district. Amongst, tho employees of a a back-block station was a young fellow who claimed to> be a returned soldier, and lie told with no little pride and bravado hair-raising accounts of hi.? experiences at Gallipoli, and also with tho Flying Corps. The appearance of the recruiting ser-

geant. however, put a different complexion on • the situation, and when quietly approached about joining the forces the "soldier" explained that- it was no use enlisting as he had • been "turned down." Questioned as to bi> pass, however, he said he Tiad lost it. He was quite sure it was no use trying again. Xext day the actual position had been realized b.v the recruiting officer who found the young follow bad evidently thought bettor of tho matter and had decided to "give it a go." He left for town next day, passed tho doctor with flying colours and was off to< camp by the following day's steamer, much to the satisfaction of |the station hands, who were greatly amused over the whole affair.—Herald.

The arrival of ten Hindus from the Islands by the 'lalune was commented oil at the N./j. Waterside Workers' Conference. The conference expressed the opinion tli.it this was an attempt by the employers to replace "'■en win, had left to fight for their country. It was decided to bring tii.' matter under the nr.tire of or«»in:«ed labour bodies.—Auckland telegram. At Levin Catholic Church next Sunday nir.s-i will he celebiated at 9 a.m. and evening devotions at 7 p.m. At Ohau mass wil be said at 11 a.m. !t i« officially report"! tint tV tola! Australian casualties are killed. 10.381. and i l .17.2ij-'J.

The London Ti"us oa'de sorvii'n '.ays that English wln-nt is 81),s per q'isirSt r (10s a bushel), which is a record.

An elderly man who has been about Shannon for some little time past drew some attention to himself yesterday. He was on the Shannon «tati'.'U when the Xew Plymouth express arrived, and his incoherent remarks le I the local policeman to keep a

watchful eye upon him. However. ,ji st as the cxpr. was starting on it; journey to Palr!cr:.t?n. the man jumped in f o-it r,i" i". PV: Innately f r himself he was hauled clear of the rails and escaped with but a feiv bruises. He was pnr. on board th" onpress and lvougl.t te Pulmcrstm where he was handed over to the p:li<e. Manawntu Ti-vos.

A Press Association message from Cliristchureli s:iys that yesterday nftivnoMi a f'urilier information charging 'Robert Semple with having uttered seditious language was sworn by Inspector Dwycr. The language alleged to be seditions was used by Semple in Victoria Square on Sunday afternoon last. The information is like the charges already laid against Semple, and comes under the recently issued War Regulations.

A mare branded AVI i« running on the propetry of Jimmy Hurnui. Kawiu, and will be sold within ono

week unless claimed by the owner and expenses paid. An advertisement nppears on page 3.

Contributions were sent in for sale at the Red Cross shop (on December !)th) which was in charge of Mrs Plas-H'-r (i.Me-dam<\s Cork and Keedwell assMing) by Mcsdames Sunlcv, V. Ransom, Nicholas, E. Malcolm, Plaster, Davidson. Hcslop. .J. Prouse. TomlinS'):i. Eggintnn, Kirk, Hitchings. Morgan, Cork. Tickers. Gardener. J. Davie ;, R. McDonald, Malcolm. Shute. Go'ds'nith, Keedwell. Simpson. King, Bennett Hughes. J. C. Retter. Procter. Wliitaker, Palmes, Kirkcaldie. G. P. Brown. Nicholas. Webb. Blenkhorn, .1. Page, blisses Gardner, Dixon. Kedcole. Easther. Eyr«. Flynn. The sum of £f> 17s Od was taken at the simp. ' The following were present

at the Red Cross Guild on Friday Inst'Mrs'.lame« Fulton. Cork. Pink. Aitken, King, Kirk. Viekers. Mackenzie. F. "Wnlklcv. Goldsmith. Plaster. Keedwell, Misses Aitken (3), Dixon, ■"edcole. Mrs Plaster kind]v dispensed afternoon tea which wps much ap-

predated

A Perth cable says that the State's fish supply scheme has failed and is fltosintj. The capital invested was Ii.'GOOO. and the losses in two years wore £7000. The Inspector of Fisheries, in his report, gives as the principal causes of failure the unsuitable steamers and the fact that the fish cannot be trusted to bite within the regular hours allotted to State employees.

At the Lake Domain Board last meeting on the recommendation of i deputation urging that steps taken to clean the Holcio stream from accumulated vegetation in order to facilitate the drainage of the adjoining properties, it was resolved to make a visit of inspection :uhl yesterday Messrs Robertson, Fosella. iDcmp. sey. Gardener, I'uki, .T. Broughton, and Hanita, members of the board, accompanied by Messrs Murray and Malcolm, representing the council, and Mr J. Ryder, a bolder of property near the lake, paid the visit as arranged. After careful examination of the conditions of the creek from the late Mr H. McDonald's house to the lake and at the boatslied it was decided to bold a meeting on Fridayi next and discuss the best ways and means of making a satisfactory arrangement for both parties. I

At yesterday's conference of dolegates for the formation of a county fund the mayor read a. letter from Mr B. R. Gardener which stated that he (Mr Gardener) could not see bis way clear to accept the position of organizer for the fund.