The Levin Chronicle TUESDAY, JULY 2, 1918

Levin Daily Chronicle, 2 July 1918, Page 2

The Levin Chronicle TUESDAY, JULY 2, 1918

Mrs W. Ma key, an old resident of Iviniberley road, Levin, died in hospital 011 Sunday, aged 73. Slie had been an inmate of the hospital for a lengthy period and lier death was not unexpected.

When the resignation of Mr Gregory from the position of surfaceman was before the Borough Council last evening, the Mayor inquired how long he had been a servant of the Borough. "Ever since it was a borough!" replied the Town Clerk. Cr Ryder said tliere was no better worker in the district than Mr Gregory, a remark that was endorsed by the other Councillors. Cr Barker suggested that a letter of appreciation be written and the Mayor said they might go further and make some tangible recognition of his services. This was unanimously agreed to, and the sum of £5 was voted tp Mr Gregory, and was supplemented „by all of the Councillors.

Mr Alex-. Murray, who has been nominated by the Levin District High School Committee for the' vacancy on the Wellington Education -Board, has had considerable experience of local government. During his residence in the . Whakataki district (Wairarapa) he Was connected with school committees and took an active part in educational matters for over 20 years, being chairman of the Waterfalls Committee for some considerable period and . associated with the Board in the erection of several schools. In addition to this he was associated with the North Wairarapa and Masterton County Councils, and" other local and public bodies, and latterly with tlie Horowhenua County Council, gaining an experience which -should be very, beneficial and helpful to anyone representing country districts on puch a body as the Education. Board. In a circular issued to members of school committees Mr Murray, mentions that having -now retired from active farming he can spare the time necessary for attention to the position, if elected. He strongly favours the alteration of tlie curriculum of the Levin District High School so as to allow -secondary pupils an ..opportunity of matriculating more rapidly than it is at present possible*.

The Directors of the Huddart, Parker Co., have subscribed £1000 to the relief fund for the sufferers by the Wimmera disaster.

Tendnrs are invited to-day for extensive alterations and renovation of St. Mary's Vicarage. All particulars can be obtained from Mr H. J. Jones, at the District High School.

The body of Mr Ambrose Tremewan, the victim of the motor fatality in the Mauawrttu Gorge, was found amongst some snjags at the mouth of the Pohangina river. The car has been recovered, but hardly a, part is intact..

Mrs J. Ryder and the Misses Ryder were in charge of the Red Cross Shop on Saturday and the result was the handsome return of £27 for the day. • A full report will appear" in our next issue.

The Telegraph Department advises that telegraphic communication south of Kaikoura, and east of Grcymouth is interrupted and that, traffic for all South Island Offices south of these places will be subject to considerable delay.

The 'National Dairy Association lias been advised by '-cable that arrangements are being made to lift all butter in.store in New Zealand. This may be set down as roughly 195,000 boxes, of which 128,000 boxes are the property of the Imperial Supplies Department.

The signed leases of the ground which the Railway Department has handed over to the Borough Council for beautification purposes .'werei received at last night's meeting of the Council and it was decided that the matter of planting be left in the hands of the Reserves Committee and the Beautification Society.

Nine applications were received at last night's meeting of the Borough Council for the position of surfaceman vacated by MiGregory. Mr George Davidson, a well-known resident of the Borough, and at. present, employed by the Railway Department, was appointed to the position.

The many friends of Miss Maud Duff will regret to learn of her death which took place in Wellington on June 21, 1918, after a short and painful illness. The deceased lady was wellknown for her sterling qualities. She carried on the profession of music teacher in Levin for fmany years and made a. host of friends. The interment took place in Levin cemetery on June 22nd.

At last night's meeting of the Scenic Domain Board Cr Parker asked if anw planting was to be done this year at the Waiopehu Reserve, reminding the Board that this had been decided on to keep down the fern. Cr Lancaster said some clearing would have to be done before planting could be gone on with. It was decided again to write to Mr Cockayne, of the Central Development Farm asking him to inspect the Reserve and advise the Board.,

A fair number of players assembled on the municipal golf links on Saturday for tlie opening of the season and a very enjoyable time was spent. Tlie ground was fairly good considering recent rains and the greens are coming on nicely. After tlie play tea was partaken of and then a meeting was lield to form a Club. Following officers were elected: President, Mr C. Blenkhorn; secretary and treasurer, Mr H. B. France; committee, Messrs D. S. Mackenzie, C. H. P.vke, Hill and W. Hughes, Mrs W. M. Clark, Mrs D. S. MacMrs Cyril Bartholomew, and Miss Shirley Beckett. Mr Hudson, wlio lectures in the Century Hall to-night, has had quite a unique experience in recent year?. Backed up not only by the Australasian Business Science Circles organisations,, but also by the affiliated Circles throughout. the world lie has evidently drawn largely from a mine rich in inforamtion for men and women whose ambition is Great-, er Efficiency. This information has helped him materially in furthering the cause of true Education for the business and professional man. His lectures are of interest to the keenest of men and the young men and women wlio are "just feeling tlieir feet" in the march of business progress are also lielped by his straightout talks on the organised facts of business. " A general invitation is given to all interested in efficiency to be present to-niglit.