The Levin Chronicle THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 1918.

Levin Daily Chronicle, 15 August 1918, Page 2

The Levin Chronicle THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 1918.

A striking example uf what etui be produced oil a small area of land was given in the AO lit ary Appeal Court at Masterton, yesterday. An appellant put in a. statement .showing that from 22 acres liis production last year was as follows: Cows, £180; orchard, £120; pigs. £59; tomatoes, £-30; potatoes, £20 (estimated loss of tomatoes and potatoes owing to blight, i'fiO or £70); factory cartting-, £22; swedes, £'20; honey, £10; wages for harvesting, £5; | calf skins, onions, etc., £10; total £-!7(i. The slock at present; oil the property is 0 cows, 1 heifer, 1 I yearling heifer, 1 calf, 1 horse and IS pigs. The chairman of the Boa I'd complimented the appellant on the splendid production from his small area, and said lie would be a very useful m'an to advise returned soldiers thinking of going on small properties.

The Bacchus estate at Manakau was offered for sale at auction by Messrs Dalgety and Co. yesterday Lilt both properties were passed in the bidding for one being £28 15s per acre anil for the oilier ill per acre.

Tenders are invited by the Lake Domain Board for grazing 1-') acres of land situated' near (£ie boat shed. The land is fenced on three sides. Tenders close on Tuesday, August 20, at 4 p.m., and conditions may be seen at the Borough Office.

,Alr G. T. Douglas Macaul, touring representative of the Fisk -Jubilee Singers, is at present in Levin, making arrangments for future dates in this district. The clever and tuneful combination will apear in Farland's Theatre, Levin, 011 Friday, August 2-3.

At the Levin Magistrate's Court to-day, Messrs B. 11. Gardener and P. AV. Goldsmith, J.P.'s presiding, judgment by default was given in the following undefended cases: Harvey and Co., v. T. Young, £9 9s, costs 2-' is (id; 11. 10. Collier v. lluia Mihaka, £■ > 10s. costs 20s; W. S. Park v. P. T. Liddy, £2 15s, costs 9s; Levin Meat Co. v. C. Thomas, £2 lis id, costs 10s.

A start has been made, under the supervision of the Gas Manager, to lay the new l'our-inch gas main from the works to Kent street. AVhen completed the supply to this portion of the town will be so re-inforced that an improved pressure will be available throughout the whole of the Borough, and gtood results can be confidently expected from the completion of this much needed work.

The adventurous career of the Maori youth Hori Iverei, who recently escaped from the AVeraroa Training Farm, has again been interrupted. Though quite young, he has already absconded several times from the Farm and each time has used his liberty to commit various offences. He was one of the boys who ran away a couple of weeks ago and made a camp of stolen goods on the bank of the Otaki river. Hori escaped when the constable came along at 2 o'clock one morning, and is alleged to have broken into a house and stolen a cheque book 'which he. has been using ever since for the . purpose of raising money. The police have now been informed that he has been arrested in the Taranaki district on a charge of forgery and uttering.

A Feilding farmer, in a letter to a friend, states that it is a well known fact that there are a nuftn. ber of German settlers in that district. The residents of Feilding are at a loss to understand a peculiar act on the part of these German settlers in Halcom.be, Taonui and Colyton districts. Each German has stripped one of his tallest piuus insignis trees of the branches for a distance of about 20 feet, leaving' only a tuft 011 the top. There is a good deal of speculation as to the reason of these landmarks, and the suggestion is made that these enemy aliens should be compelled to k,eep the Union Jack flying from their impromptu flag.staffs;

The fact that the National Efficiency Board reported that Prohibition was essential for permanent National Efficiency, yet. recommended that compensation should be paid, has puzzled many. The Board pointed out that the benefits the nation would gain under Prohibition were so great that it should be brought into operation at once. But under the Statute, prohibition would not come into effect for four and a half years even if a prohibition vote was carried. Hence the recommendation to pay compensation and thus secure immediate Prohibition. The Alliance Monster Petition asks Parliament to submit the Board's proposals to a vote. Every patriotic New Zealander should sign that petition .to-day*

A •meeting' of the Horowhenua Lake Domain Board was held last Monday evening-. Present: Messrs Franco (chair), Parker, Aitken, and Broad,belt. Leave of absence was granted to the Mayor and Mr A. Dcmpsey. The principal business before the meeting was the consideration of the letting of 13 acres of reserve adjacent to the Lake for grazing purposes, Mrs Kirkcaldie, the present lessee, having signified her intention of giving up lier tenure at the end of the present month. After discussing the position the Board decided ho invite tenders for the grazing rights under certain conditions and submit the same to the acting .chairman for acceptance. The usual discussion took place in connection with the water which accumulate? during the rainy season ajid after considerable debate upon the question of keeping the uia d question Mr Parker gave notice of motion: "That at a: special meeting of the Board to be held at an early date the-question of keeping the waters of the Lake at a normal level be discussed." _ At this special meeting which will be held on Thursday next, 22nd inst. the successful tenderer for tlie : grazing rights will be decided.

Mr W. M. (Mark calls attention in liis stock of box suits.

Pads and envelopes suitable for .sending- to the boys at- the front are advertised by _ Mrs Lucas, bookseller and stationer.

Cooper's and Sutton's Seeds are obtainable at Mr Sheargold's store a ( Ohau.

On page 3 of this issue is a seasonable advertisement of Tui Calf Meal, made by Hodder and Tolley, Ltd., and sold by practically all stores.

A proposal to set up a fire board was carried in AVang'anui yesterday by a four-to-one majority.

Next Wednesday evening the residents of .OJiau will tender a farewell social to Mr and Mrs J. McLeavey and family, prior to (heir removal. Tliey are very old and highly respected residents of the district and a big gathering is expected to testify to the esteem in which the family is held.

The Government Meteorologist telegraphed to-day: The indications are for southerly winds moderate (o strong, squally at times. The weather will probably be cold, and changeable with scattered showers. The night will probably be very cold with frosts inland.