PUTTING THE "GAIN" IN

Levin Daily Chronicle, 12 March 1918, Page 2

PUTTING THE "GAIN" IN

BarGAIN

Among the many special bargain attractions at Aitken's Special Sale of Stationery is the following: 1 Writing Pad, 1 Packet of Envelope's, 1 Note Book, 1 Pen and 1 Pencil—all for one shilling. Remember this is only one of many. It will pay you to inspect the other bargains displayed in our windows.

A meeting of the Ladies' Patriotic Catex-ing Committee was held this afternoon to receive Ihe report and balance sheet of the catering effort at the Horowhenua A. and P. Show. Mrs P. W. Goldsmith read the balance sheet which showed a credit of £".(Jo to be handed over to the County Patriotic Pund. A full report of the meeting will appear in our next issue.

At Saturday's meeting of the Horowhenua County Council Die Chairman (Cr Monk) said that a great deal of necessary work on the roads was being* held up on account of ,the impossibility lot getting drays and teams. He said if farmers wanted their roads attended to for the winter there was only one way to get the work done —by coming forward and offering to assist the County Council. This new phase of the labour scarcity might well be studied by those who want good roads for the coming wet season.

The fact that a licensing election was being conducted in Levin to-day would hardly have been noticeable were it not for the funereal aspect of Oxford street, caused by the closing of the majority of the shops. Considerable discussion and not a little indignation was occasioned by the decree that business premises 'must put up their shutters on market day, and there was a sudden demand for the Statutes bearing oil the conduct of licensing elections. Many interpretations were forthcoming and even authorities appeared to differ with the result that one or two of the more venturesome spirits decided to observe the usual Wednesday lialfholiday and remain open to-day. Voting was painfully slow and there is a prospect of a record small vote being put up.

The Irish National concert to be held in Garland's Theatre 011 St. Patrick's Day (Monday, March 18) promises patrons an unusual musical treat. The enthusiastic promoters have spared no trouble in arranging for highclass talent, and some of the performers come with Dominion reputations. Mr Hamilton Hodges is too well-known to need an introduction and his presence on the stage should in itself ensure a big house. Mrs lleggie D'Atli, of Otaki, is always welcome in Levin, while Mr Percival Dodds, of Dannevirke, will be i-emembered as having made a great hit at the last concert held here on behalf of St. Andrew's. Mr Toby Maliena, Mrs Leslie McDonald, of Otaki, Mr Iven. Aitken, and the Misses Lemmon will alsobe among the contributors.

A deputation consisting of Messrs H. Saint and 11. W ehipeiliana waited on the Horowhenua County Council on Saturday, asking for metal on the Kuku east road which was opened twenty years ago, but was only formed in places. In the winter the mud made traffic impossible. It took one man two hours to get his sheep a mile througli the mud last winter. Cr Broadbelt thought it was a question for a special rate, but Mr Saint strongly objected to that as the rates had been collected all these years and nothing had been expended. Cr McLeavey suggested a visit to the road, and they could then put a sum on the Estimates. Th# Chairman said a committee could inspect the road and report to next meeting. He moved that Crs McLeavey, Murray and the Engineer inspect the road and report. Cr Murray pointed out that the Counties had all laid | down as a principle that first met- | ailing should not be done out of f revenue. Cr Broadbelt drew attention to the condition of Gladstone road. How were they to do all this new metalling out of rates? The Chairman dropped a warning about multiplying special loans at such a time as this. Nevertheless he pointed out that such a splendid road as the Kawiu could not have been made for another twenty years without a special rate. The matter was left till the committee reported to next meeting. "