The Levin Chronicle SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 1918.

Levin Daily Chronicle, 13 April 1918, Page 2

The Levin Chronicle SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 1918.

Monday is the last day on wliicli subscriptions can be accepted for the Liberty Loan now on the market, and Sir Joseph Ward, Minister for Finance, issues to-day a reminder of the fact. Those who have not already invested every shilling they can spare are urged to do so now. There unfortunately can be no decrease in the aggregate amount of money required for war expenditure because the longer the war lasts the more, proportionately must the expenditure increase. It is therefore absolutely necessary to raise large loans and the magnificent response to previous appeals leads to the belief that, the people of New Zealand will not prove wanting on this occasion. The National Government promptly responded to the urgent call made by Mr Lloyd George, and gave an assurance that nothing would be left undone to support our fighting men and assist in bringing a,bout, the decisive _ victory and permanent peace which all so earnestly desire. Men and Mo- ; ney and Money and Men are the essentials for carrying out our part in discharging this obligation. It is imperative that the money asked for should be obtained for if the Government fail to find the money it cannot continue to pay the country's soldiers. Failure in this respect, therefore, would mean the repudiation of those principles to which Great Britain and her Allies are committed, and for which our soldiers are fighting. Naturally the Minister for Finance would like to see the whole loan provided by voluntary subscription, but although the financial needs of the Dominion are so pressing it is somewhat surprising to learn that there are still people in the country who apparently fail to recognise that the Empire is at war, that our national existence and tlit, liberty of tlie world are at stake. It is consequently gratifying to note that stringent measure,s are to be taken to deal witli these financial shirkers and that legislation is now before Parliament. providing that persons who have the means but fail to do their duty will be compelled to do so at a less rate of interest than is being paid to voluntary subscribers. Sir Joseph Ward is not asking for a gift but for a loan, and offers an investment in a, gilt edged security— the best security in the world—the Dominion of New Zealand. As a matter of prudence those who can possibly do so should take advantage of this offer, and put by as much as []ioy can afford. After the war ilve whole world must be re-orga-nised" and even a few pounds will be of the greatest assistance to those who can command them. The battle against evil continues, and those who stay at home muse recognise their duty to the brave men who have left their homes and all that they hold dear to fight for honour and liberty. The soldiers will fight valiantly on, but. must be supported by those who cannot fight themselves- - but whose money can. New Zealanders have the opportunity to help in a very tangible way to clothe, feed, arm and pay New Zenlanders at the front, and should do so to tlie full extent of their means by purchasing war certificates at the post office or investing in Treasury Bonds now offered. The opportunity passes on Monday.

The final rot urns for Hie Iliakl'ira -Koputa roa Patriotic Fair show ill at. just oil £420 was raised and over £400 will be .available for patriotic purposes. This remarkable result reflects great credit on the promoters' and workers, and it is doubtful if many otlier districts have done so well on a population basis. The committees were again, under the able guidance of Air >S. A. iiroadbeit, who put a prodigious amount oi work himself into the eiioit and tliis contributed very materially to the success achieved. 11c was ably assisted by tlie secretary and. assistant scci'ctary of the Patriotic Society, Mr J. M. Richards and Mr J. Lenihan. Following were the members of the committee in charore of the Queen Carnit val : Mr S7 A. Broadbelt (chairman), Mrs lluthorford (secretary, who gave a great deal of time and work to the' matter), Mor ; - damos Bobson and Essex, Messrs Essex and H. McMillan. They were assisted by Mesdames_ H. Hall, M. Ryder, Ivilsby, Gilchrist and Misses Best, Kilsby, Davis and Broadbelt. Mr (i. -J. Stratton, of Kimborley road, Ims received cable advice that his son, Private Liic Stratton, who was wounded in France on December 2-3 last, was iransferred to liomclnueh Convalescent Hospital on March -'50. At the Levin Presbyterian Church - to-morrow (Sunday/ tne annual Harvest Thanksgiving Services will be held. Rev. liawden Harris will be the preacher, and the singing will be appropriate to the occasion. Specials anthems will be rendered by 'the choir at the evening service, and special thankoiieiiiigs are solicited. The Salvation Army appeal today for gifts of produce and other articles that can be sold at Paddy's market in Wellington on Wednesday next in aid of the lied Jersey fund for our boys at the front and in the _ military camps. Gifts for this |worthy object will be conveyed free of charge to Wellington by the railways, and should be addressed to Commissioner Hodder. The Foxton Harbour' Board day gives notice of its intention to take a poll to authorise the raising of ii loan foi the acquisition of the wharf and the construction of certain works. It is the intention of the Board to pay interest and sinking fund on the loan, which is for.£lf),ooo, out of general revenue, whenever possible so'that it will not be necessary to collect the rate levied 1 . A fuller reference to the proposals will appear in our next issue. On Wednesday afternoon nexi at the Century Hall, the annua harvest thanksgiving fair in con nection. with the Levin PresTSy terian Church will be opened ' a 2.30 p.m. by the Rev. Bawdei Harris, and will be continuei during the evening and on Thur sday. The ladies of the congre gation have been working fo: many weeks getting ready thei: goods for this occasion. Thesi will be offered at the Ladies Work Stall. The main fen tun —the produce stall lias been or ganised by the men's committee and as usual will present a gen eral display of fruit and vegeta bles and general producecommoi to harvest, festivals. Other at tractive displays will be th< sweets stall, girls' fancy stall anc tea rooms. During the evening of both days the usual competi tions and games will be in evi deuce, while special concert item? have also been arraiiged for ii: a different part of the building Two evenings of profitable venter tainment should ensue. I hakarn-Kopu t-a roa's capacity for giving in a good cause was evidently 'not exhausted by the recent Fair judging by what happened at Thursday night's social. Some mementoes of the Palestine campaign in the shape of two cigarette holders and two serviette rings came to hand from the exsecretary of the Patriotic Society (Mr Curtis) just too late for the Fair, and it was decided to offer them at auction on Thursday night. Mr Les. Scott, who had appeared in three roles on . the programme, made a fourth appearance as auctioneer, and succeeded so well • that nearly £10 was raised in as many minutes. The first cigarette holder was knocked down to Mr F. Davies for 335, was given back and sold again for 235, the purchaser "being Mr -J. Home. Another lioldei was bought by Mr F. Pentecost for £1 and this likewise was given back. Mr T. Denton then bought it for 13s. One serviette ring was bought by Mr J. Home for 30s, and the other by Mr J. Johnson for 425. A cushion cover and a case of apples were also auctioned, Mr S. 'A. Broadbelt purchasing the former for 35s and Mr T. Denton the latter for 7s. In changeable weather take N*AZOL on sugar or by inhalation. Best safeguard against chills. One dose a day keeps colds away. Is fid buys 60 doses. There is a coupon in .every tin of Hudson's Balloon Brand Baking Powder that entitles you to receive free copy of the famous "Balloon" Baking Book. Buy a tin to-day. T. Broome, Weraroa and Levin. j