The Chronicle. THURSDAY, February 7.

Levin Daily Chronicle, 7 February 1918, Page 2

The Chronicle. THURSDAY, February 7.

THE general Excellence of' last week's show was the. subject of such wide comment that it is not surprising to find a consensus of opinion that the Association would be jusified in inaugurating a two days' exhibition. This suggestion was made in several independent quarters to the "Chronicle" and has, it is understood, come iinder the notice of some members of the Committee. One well-known judge and breeder was very emphatic in his opinion that Levin was destined to become a very important show centre, pointing out that all the necessary conditions were present. It was essential, however, he considered, that the show should be changed into a spring fixture. It could be sandwiched between the Manawatu and Wanganui shows and the result would be that .large numbers of bteeders who had to fill in their time between these two places would be only too willing to visit Levin, and the district show would be lifted at once into the front rank. One advantage was the abundance of feed available in the spring and another was the fact the stock was looking at its best at that time of year. On the other hand a big disadvantage in the unsettled state of the weather, as compared with the probabilities in January must be given due weight. Whether a spring fixture commends itself to the Association or not an effort should certainly be made to come to some amicable arrangement with the Woodville Association to prevent the clashing of dates, which operates against the interests of both Associations. It will, of course, be argued that the present is no time to think of expending energy and dissipating resources on these lines,_ but the Association should certainly be ready to take a bold step forward as soon as the war conditions are happily removed. No harm can therefore come from discussing these matters and 'making decisions as to future policy in readiness for the nearer approach of normal times, aml_ the committee of the Association would be well-advised to take up the matter as early in the year as possible.

The Catholic ladies of Levin are busy at present arranging a sale of work in aid of church funds to be held at an early date. A great deal of energy is being thrown into the preliminary work and a very attractive function is anticipated. Already a large number of donations have been promised* and any others desiring tcflielp are invited to communicate with Mrs T. Bevari.

11 ev Ford Hutchinson is to succeed the Rev G. B. Stephenson in charge of St. Mary's Church, Levin, for a period of six months.

The management of Everybodjr's Pictures has been successful in securing a return visit of

"A Daughter of the Gods" for February 19th for the benefit of those unable to see the picture on its last screening.

Mr W. H. Field, M.P., telegraphs to the "Chronicle" that the Prime Minister lias promised to devote a day at .the earliest possible date to visiting Foxton, Levin and Otaki. He will inspect land near Levin suitable for settlement by returned soldiers.

The Hon. Secretary of the County Patriotic Society (Mr F. P. Walkley) is now supplied regularly with details of work available for returned soldiers. Mr Walkley will be glad to hear of any employment offering in this district suitable for returned men.

There are now 336 members of the Horowhenua County Patriotic Association, representing an annual subscription of over £100.

An agreeable way of assisting the sufferers in the Queensland floods is presented tb the public of Levin to-morrow evening, when a splendid benefit concert program will be presented at the Century Hall. The best local talent is included in the selection of entertainers, and there are some from other centres who should be well worth hearing. Mrs Dive and Miss Dive are new to local concert platforms, and there will also be a leading lady singer from Wellington. Mr Byron Brown, another favourite entertainer, will appear in both parts of the program. It will- be seen from the list in this issue the concert will be of exceptional merit as well as affording an opportunity of helping our stricken fellows in Queensland.

It was reported to the meeting of .the County Patriotic Association yesterday that the result ol the ladies' catering effort at the show would be an addition of a sum in the neighbourhood of £200 to the Wounded Soldiers' Fund.

The difficulties of meeting returned men in their own -town were briefly discussed at yesterday's meeting of the Patriotic Association as the result of a communication from the Base Records Office explaining that it was impossible for a.variety of reasons to tell accurately the train by which men would leave the port of disembarkation as the military authorities could not compel them to go straight to their homes. Otak-i delegates told of meeting the train five times for one homecoming soldier, and then missing him. The Mayor of Levin said he got word that two men would return by a certain train which he met, only to find that' one man had come home unexpectedly the. day before and there was not a soul he knew on the station, not even his own people, to welcome him. . The other man came by tlie last train tliat day. The public, not knowing these difficulties, was apt to criticise the Patriotic Society for failing to meet returned men, when the Society had no means of getting reliable information.