The Levin Chronicle. TUESDAY, MARCH 5.

Levin Daily Chronicle, 5 March 1918, Page 2

The Levin Chronicle. TUESDAY, MARCH 5.

Mr Ken Aitken, of Levin, lias been invited to take part in a big entertainment that lias been organised at Mai-ton for I{ed Triangle Day, which will be observed there next Monday, and he has agreed to assist the movement.

Only fine weather is now .needed to make to-morrow's swimminc sports a; huge-success. The popu° lariiy of the gathering combined villi 1 lie energy of the promoters find the juvenile ticket sellers ensures a large attendance. Besides

tlie straicht-out swimming events (here will be a number of novelty competitions such as a barrel race and nightdress and candle race, all of which will give plenty of variety to the proceedings.

The Borough Council held a protracted sitting last evening, it being after eleven o'clock when ilie meeting concluded. Matters of much importance were considered, including an exhaustive report by tY Parker on the efficiency of the Fire Brigade, and some resolutions Vtv Or IMatlieson proposing radical changes in the administration of the Borough, together with much general business. "Reports of tile discussions I will nlineai* in Thursday's issue of •ibo "T'hronicle."

Detective Ala,son, of Wellington, an dC'onsiabie JJagrie maue an investigation lasl week into the circumstances surrounamg tin: attempt. to burn down Air Jiowaiit undrew s store at -kanaka u. So iur iJicie are 110 new tieVelopliieJli S. i lie Lfvm Ladies Croquet Ciuu i:as i.. c.weu a very mec pitj.-v. ,iii iL'Oiu -iii . x'oilocjv in tne SlJtllJt: Ui n.o n.i in i some gold sLiU' broofju s. '.1 iiey are lo lie contested lor by me- two winners are I lien op in for challenge ironi any oilier eroij/uet club in Levin or the surrounding district. Coutiary io expectation there will b.> an cJtHfUoii tor the Licensing Committee in the Otaki district. lit addition to Ihe sitting in embers, Mr \V. Murdoch, the Mayor oi Sliaiiin.ni has been nominated, necessitating' an election. In this issue Mr il. 11. Cork, the I'et timing Oflieer, announces the nominated candidates and the list of polling places. The election will take place on Tuesday next.

The Ohau lied Cross Sale ol produce last week was considerable interfered with by. the big counter-attraction at Otaki, which was rather 'unfortunate considering the great deal of trouble the ladies had gone to in arranging their sale. Under the circumstances the result must be considered distinctly satisfactory, the

sum of £22 14s having- been raised. The Indies in charge wish to thank the Tlall Committee for use of hall, the "Chronicle" for advertising and Mr Devine for cutting up meat, also all others who gave willing assistance.

Madame X'euwa's own coin pany is now an accomplished faci and her first supeiieature has already arrived in New Zealand. It is entitled "The Daughter 01 Destiny/' and is in way a masterpiece of art. The National Exhibitors' Circuit which is producing the photoplay consists of a league of all the greatest picture-, theatre owners of the American film world, headed by the master of them all, llotliapiel, the famous manager of the Itialto, the leading picture house of modern times. Petrova's first drama is the sensation of the 1918 releases. It will appear in due course at Garland's Theatre.

This week oik* of Horowlienua's Maori heroes is returning to his homo in the person of Private M. D. McDonell. When the war broke out he was at the Wanga■nui College, but as soon as he left he enlisted although then [years of age, and he left New Zealand with the 2nd Maori lteinforcements. Private McDonell saw service on Gallipoli, and-was all through the big fighting in France. Now he is returning home after three years—an old campaigner although still quite a youth—and on Friday evening his relations and friends are honouring him with a social and dance in the Druids 'Hall to which they extend a hearty invitation to all to bp present.

Mr Jack Kay,- widely known in this "district lor some .years past as the travelling representative of Booth, McDonald and Co., has entered into partnership with Mr E. Allniand, of \Veraroa, and the new firm have extended their operations by purchasing the cycle business of Kelly and Co., in Oxford street, which will be run in conjunction with tlie YVeraroa engineering shop. Mr Kay's popuf lurity and business ability combined with his intimate knowledge of machinery and the cycle trade in particular should make him an acquisition to the town. He was well-known in athletic circles in Palmerston Xorth, being a frequent competitor in long distance cycle races, and his many friends , there and here will wish him every success in his new venture.

A very successful gift afternoon was held in the Presbyterian Sunday School Hall last Wednesday in connection with the annual harvest fair. The Hall was tastefully decorated by Mesdames Harris and Oag, and converted into a. nice cosy room where afternoon tea was dispensed by a willing band of workers. After a pleasant chat with one another a musical piogramme was gone through. , Mrs Brown gang ''Angus McDonald" in a very acceptable manner. Mrs Eggleton, an old favourite, sang in her usual fine manner, and pjeasme was expres- ' sed at her presence and the . opportunity given of renewing' old friendships. Mrs Hughes also sang very nicely. A competition arranged by Mrs Cork, caused much amusement, the winner being Mrs Frecliling. Mis Brown favoured the company with a song and two violin solos by Miss Byers were much appreciated. Mrs Harris thanked all who io willingly helped to make the gift afternoon a success financially as well as socially. There were over 50 ladies present.