The Chronicle LEVIN. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1917.

Levin Daily Chronicle, 22 December 1917, Page 2

The Chronicle LEVIN. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1917.

flio ''Chronicle" will not be pub. 011 'Winstmas Day. \v e w ish our readers the Compliments of the oeason.

lihoso reported Jailed in. a«bon in yesterday's casualty fet aire 1 mates J>. . /Hogg (Levin) and Private Wibley (Reifciomngi). 'Lieut. Bryan Palmes, Military Oross, has been woiuidedi. *' '

übhc notice is g ven by advertise, nient, of the impounding in the Levin Pound oi 11 yearlinu- tfcors, and one bay mare. These if not claimed will be sold by auction ait 12 o'clock, noon, on 2nd January, 1918.

S " m * ;inl ° when Private W. Hannan received the Military-* Moclal for bravery in thto ficild, a cahle of congi atnlaifcion was scut to him by Shis ilocal friends. The Mayor (iMr Blenldiorn) has just received the following cable in reply. "Many thanks for congratulations ; Reason's greetings to all dLtovi'n friends. —Hannan.''

In our advertising columns, the Town Clonic, Mr -B. R. Gardener, announces the holiday hours of tlio Municipal offices, public l'.bravy and also iihe oxtension of gas discount day till Janii'airy '14. Anyone wishing to 1 " communicate with the Town Clerk on public business dniring the holiday may do ko by telephone, No 82d, or call at his residence, Bristol street.

The LevTn School Committee received a norei petition (Jiuring the- school sports on Wednesday. It war* from the senior boiyis and nan a,s follows: — "In recognition of the arduous and ■manifold services we have rend wed at great personal inconvenience upon the 'racecourse in preparation for the pienli'c, wa, tflic undersigned, beg >bhe lion, our of partaking (liberally!) of icecream at the committee's expense." 'I'lie •enterprlping petitioners got their refreshment—liberally. 1 SHARLAND'S MALT VINEGAR, makes delightful sal a as. Brewed from malt and sugar. Free from mineral acids. Conforms to requirements of Food and, Drugs Act. All grocers.

I The names of 'Messrs IT. Broome and (F. O. Kemington were inadvertently omitted, firom the list of business firms closing for tHie Christmas holidays.

In connection with, to-morrow even-' ing's services at the Lovmi Presbyterian Church Mr A. Mottershead will sing "Star of Belilhleliem" audi the choir will render the anthem "Thine O Lord is the Greatness."

A reminder is given of the concert to be held in the Levin Prtvby teriati Church on Christmas evening. The programme, which is published in ano. thcr column, not only includes a line array of the best local talent but also singers and eloeutioittsts from outside, and a most enjoyable evening is in store for those who attend.

"Coupon Jsight" ait Far'land's Theatro on Thursday was a complete success te&tifyUig to the popularity o>f the manageinent's offer and no less to tlie value of the "Chronicle" as a medium otf publicity. The tlicaitre was crowded and the picture programme wai-f greatly enjoyed, especially] the introductory incident of the new seriail. Several answers to the managerial question mark were handed in and though nolle were correct, Mr Far!and has decided to awaird admission tickets for one week to Harvey Thomson, considering his question a very apfc one, viz., "Why go elsewhere " A meeting was held in Levin last niglit of the committee which is to act in con junction with tlie Manawatn Motor Cyde Club in carrying out the motor racing carnival on the Levin aiacocourse on January 22ndl. Mr C. Bould prerided and the committee was formally er--tabli]sihed. Mr H. Graham was appointed secretary and all information can bo .obtained from thim. Tlie next meeting of the committee will be held on January 3, when representatives of lilie Manawatu Motor Cycle Club will he present to confer w&tli the local body.

When the fete organised by Miss JBowon for- the 13e]g!Iaii children was held some months ago a handsome doll was auctioned and, realised £10 10s. It ■was bought once by ■Qie children of Standard IV. at V;he (Levin school, who subscribed their pennies for this purpore. The droll -was ■eventually handed to the class for disposal. It was agreed that a vote be taiken of the boyis and girls to decide who was best entitled i'o the doll in the opinion of their schoolmates. lit was found that two of the scholars Rita Farland and Vera James had each received n neteen rotas and were the popular selection as the recipients of the doll. When :li p result of file voting was made known, however, little JMiss Farland promptly gave up her claim to the covetedi prize in favour of her class mate, and her generous impulse was warmly applauded by her fellow scholars.

Tihe capabilities of local workshops were never better illustrated than in a car just turne'd out of Mr 'N. Holdaway's garage. This car—a four setter Wolseley—some time ago took lire in a strong wind with the result iilhat the whole body from the front wheels back was do-troyed. The front wheels, engine and chassis were not seriously damaged and the owner took the dierelict to the garage to see what «#ouid be done. Mr Holdaway has re-model-led iJie Car into a roomy tbree-seater, rebuilt and, upholstered the body (with wLnd-soreen, and, hood complete) and made a set of back wheels. The whole of this work has been done locally, andi is a tribute to the re ource and skill of those responsible for its rehabilitation 'J he car was running about Levin today and tlie graceful lines of her clean whice enamelled body made her probably one of the most striking mo tons on the road. Any who cherish t'lie played-cut delusion that it lis necessary to go outside Levin for their car repairs will receive enlightenment if they make a visit of inspection ;;o Mr -Hold'a way's garage.

By the soldiers' mail which arrived tin*.- week, 'Mrs 'Howard Jones, of JjOvin, received advlice of the wonderful escape from death of 'her brother, Private D. Davies, who went away from Levin witli the 21st Reinforcemenj'js and was severely wounded in the heavy fighting in October. He was carrying a, steel tobacco box in his fob pocket ait the time and' tliis received -the full impact, of a shrapnel fragment. The box was crushed and flatpenedi, but the wearer's life was saved. Mrs Jones has three other brothers w'.Mi the colours and they lmve seen service under many skies. One enlisted' fpom Canada and lias been in France for many months. Another joined 1 soon after itfho war started and f-ervedi in France, Salonika and Palestine. The third i'xjo'k port in the campaign against the Senussi (Western Egypt) and in the whole of tlio -Egyptian oompaign. Ho and liis brother are now with the Army operating from Jerusalem,

Some interesting games of croquet were played in Levin this Week when some Winchester street residents challenged' the Levin Croquet Qlub. In the •singles Mi>- Kirk (Winchester fit.) beat 'Mrs Sidney 1T.a.l 1 (Levin) by 19 points. In the doubles Mrs Clarke and Mjsis Whitaker (Levin) beat Mr Kirk and Mr Pollock by 6 points. The return match was played on Mr Kirk's lawn and. resulted in a win for Winchester street, Mrs Kirk beating Whitaker by 8 points and in the doubles Mr Pollock and Mr Kirk beat Mrs Hall and Mrs Lancaster by 7 points.

A narrow escape from a serious smash-up occurred at the Oh an bridge on Monday evening. A dray from tils Kuku choose factory, laden with chcese had occasion to pass Mr Boil': Gleeson, the latter pulling up to allow it to do so. A motor car, however, came quickly on the f-cene, and zkr. nagged between the two vohie'ets. .1 Soxes fell from the factory drav and the driver fell almost under the horses' feeii, hav_ ing to bei helped from Iris perilous position. It is stated the driver of the motor car failed to pull up, but as his number is known he will more than probably face the S.M. at an early date.—Mail.

See Jones's special Christmas advt on page 1.

Furniture, Floors and Linoleums look like new when rubbed with "TAN-O'L." Brings up wood grain and pattern—gives a lasting polish. When "TAN-OL" comes in, dullncrs goes out. A splendid polisher fer floors and furniture, leather And tan shoes. You won't keep a cold or sore throat above a day or two if you use NAZOL. Acts like a charm. Got it to-day. 60 Is 6d.

I . Official intimation has been received iili.it ißfm. J. A. Clarke, of Otaki, hlas been awarded the Military Medal for | bravery in .t'he field.

The amount of vegetables grown in Otaki is enormous, and on one day dluring this week 110 less than 38 torn? were despatched by rail to Wellington.

Private Henry Wilde, of Otaki, is one of the many I\~cw Zealand soldiers who have found a wife in the Old Country. Jmvs has just been received to the effect that Pite. Wilde was married, on Oct. 13bh last, to a Scotch lassie, Mi-s Jennie McKendrick.

The secretary (Mr F. P. Walkley) acknowledges rceeip'j of the following additions to the fund: —Previously acknowledged, £3412 14s od; Mrs West Kgginton, donated £3; Otaki Gymnasium Club, proceeds of entertainment. £13 7s 3d; total £3429 Is Bd.

Private Vic. Bright, of Otaki, who was gassed and burned on the right arm and side , 'has had 'a.speM at the Wa.lton-on-Thainos Hospital:, but expected an early removal to KornclniTch. Although blind; for six days lie has made good progress.

The late Lance-Corporal 'Henrv Best (To Horo), killed in aci':ion in .France, 'left a legacy of £50 for the Te Horo Methodist Church. Tlie money hiaa now" been handed over to tho Trustees of tlio Church, who fully appreciate 'the kindly thought that prompted! the young soldier to make "this provision in Ms will. -