The Levin Chronicle TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1918.

Levin Daily Chronicle, 27 August 1918, Page 2

The Levin Chronicle TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1918.

A mooting of furiuors was held in tlie Foresters' Hall, Levin, on Saturday last to hear the views of Mr Edward Newman, M.P., oil tlie uuestion of commandeeiTng' the Dominion's wool clip. Mr S. A. Broad bolt, Chairman of 1 liv local branch ol' tlio Farmers' Union, presided, and at the conclusion of iir Newman's address the following resolutions were carried: ''That this meeting' supports tlie scheme proposed by Mr E. Newman in tlie direction of handing' over all surplus profits from tlie sale of the wool commandeered •.by the Imperial Government to a fund for the benefit of those sailors in the British Navy and mercantile marine who have lost their lives or been wounded during the j present war;'' "that this meeting' strongly urges that the commandeering' of meat by the Imperial authorities should be extended so as to be co-terminous with the wob] contract; and that the Imperial Government should. purchase th© whole of the frozen meat producied by the Dominion at. current priors until one year after the end of the war."

The first whitebait of the season was offered by Maori vendors on Saturday— at 2s (id per pint.

The Wellington Bo;!i'(l Jms received from the Education Department a grant of £'585 tor additions to the school at (J ha n.

ilr J as. Best, of To Horo, who has been ill for several weeks, is now making a good recovery. He lias just received word that his son Private Harold Best, has been, for the second tim?, shot through Ihe thigh, at the front.

Mr Samuel, who was defeated by the Hon. T. M. Wilford by 'JOU votes at last election, has decided to contest tlr j . Otaki seat at next: election, as a portion of the Mutt electorate, has Dcen included in the Otaki boundaries.

Complaint is made that the ford over the Ohau river at the end of the Ivimberley road has been left in a very dangerous state. The road has been diverted to give an easier gradient to the river, but the old road, which llow leads to a drop of three or four feet aver a hank has not been closed except by the laying of a few branches across the way. Car drivers not acquainted with the conditions run the risk of a serious accident and the danger could bo removed by the erection of three i or four posts and rails.

The funeral of Ike Lite Mr A. •I. Hauling look place at the Levin cemetery on Saturday, and thong]) of a semi-private nature, was yet attended by a large muubci'T * The coffin was covered by a mass of Leautiful wreaths that had be:'n sent by sympathisers. The service was read by the lie v. W. l*oid-llutcl 1 ison, acting-Vicar of Levin. The pall-bearers were three of deceased's fellow teachers at the Levin District High School and a. member of the School Committor. Th?re were also present the members of the School Committee, the Masonic fraternity, representatives of the Workers' Educational Association and ■rUiers.

At the social function at Oliau .»)i \Yi dnesday evening, Mr XV. if: Field, M.P., mentioned that mi old resident, Mr E. Collinson, V s .*ho w.ViS present, was that' nay celebrating his golden wadding. Mr and Mrs Collinson, he was pleased to say, were in good health and spirits and were going so strong that there was every prospect of: their celebrating their diamond wadding. Those present would join with him in congratulating them on this happy state of affairs and especially on the fact that their son, Charlie, had returned from the front bearing honourable wounds, but in a fair, way towards complete recovery. Mr Collinson, who was received with great -applause-, spoke with feeling of the days lie had seen in Oliau and thanked the audience for their sympathy and _ good wishes, ill* and Mis Collinson, who an? amongst the oldest settlers on this coast, were- married in the Bradford Parish Church half a century ago and they recall the fact that on that auspicious mlorning no fewer than 25 couples'faced the same ordeal in the same I Church.

It is not often that the pick of the district held by one owner, as is. the CtL.h'Sou Estate, finds its way under the hammer and also cut up into small sections easily accessible to all pockets. This properly must have come under the notice of travellers by train or road, as it is part of that fertile and picturesque flat next to and on the south western side of Mauakau. The Estate is_ suitable for stud breeding, dairying, fattening, market gardening or poultry farming. Practically the whole Estate "has bi?en ploughed and sown in the best English grasses. Particular attention is drawn to the terms of-sale which are 10 per cent of purchase'money on day of sale, 10 per e ( ent in 1.8 mouths, or improvements to that value, balance in 7 years at 5A Possession will be given in < days with the exception of the Ilom'estead section and 14 days will suffice for the vendor to give up possession of this to the buyer. Plans and full particulars can be had from Abraham and "Williams, Ltd., at Levin or Palmerston.

I!clailors and tradespeople generally have less trouble in getting in their accounts where National Prohibition is in vogue in _ CanMr W. Proudfoot, Liberal Leader of the Ontario Legislature, says: "ltetail merchants and butchers aiO' quite stroug in their statements that, men who previously were in the habit of letting their accounts run, and from whom it was only with the greatest difficulty they were able to secure payment, now pay regularly witliout even being dunned." This phase of niatters represents a very valid reason why the Alliance Monster Petition for ilic abolition of the drink traffic in ISTew Zealand should receive the support of tradespeople. 1 >' 3 sure you sign it.*

Two most important things when you got spectacles are: I First, to be sure that your sight has been properly tested ami-that •you get 'the ii'.fe.ht lenses; and, j second, that, the spectacle frame j is correctly fitted. Another important thing is to know that you cpn rely on repairs being properly done if anything goes wrong., If 1 you come to me you may; be sure that everything will be right. F. C. Remington, Levin. Because, .von would ratliei be well than ill. inhale NAZOL regularly. Penetrating and germ-killing — tlie lir-st protection against coughs and colds. Acts like a charm! That's what thousands suv of NAZOL—the handiest and surest remedy for coughs and colds. 60 closer Is 6d. Refuse sub-

On Thursday evening in tlie Century Hall, the llev. J. H. Haslain will give another of his popular concerts, assisted by local and outside talent. As on a former occasion, Miss Print, of Buiiiiytliorpe, will assist as soloist and those who have heard This young lady will be pleased to renew tTi',?J acquaintance. A full programme is published in Ill's issue.

There, was a very large attendance ' at; the saleyards to-day when Messrs' Abraham and Williams, Ltd., offered by public auction the properly of Mr J. M. Milne, 011 Gladstone road. The property was .ottered in four sections, No. 1 of 101 acres, being sold to Mr Miriamu Patu at ,£3O per acre. Section 4, of TO acres, was purchased by Mr Gr.B. Brown at: £48 per acre. Sections 2 and •3 were passed in and are now available for private treaty. Mr 0. Porrit was the auctioneer. Applications aire invited for the position of Borough carter. The appointment will be made for the period of the present carter, Mr Driseoll's absence from Levin, he having been called up in the ballot. Applications close on Monday next at! 4 p.m.