The Levin Chronicle. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1918.

Levin Daily Chronicle, 12 September 1918, Page 2

The Levin Chronicle. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1918.

In political circles in WeMßigton the opinion is growing that the approaching session will extend over Christmas, and that whatever may bo the Soursp of the Avar it probably wiJl bo the last one of the present Parliament. It is gen■©rally assumed that -Mr and Sir Joseph War<Ji will not reach Weill 11 gtcxn till about the middle of next month and tibiat tl ioy will not wish the session to Opesi before they can take their places in tlie House. If these assumptions are correct, only eight or nine weeks will remain before the holidays, and with filch big questions as finance, Imperial relations, licensing, repatriation, a net duration of Parliament to settle, this time will be totally inadequate for the' orderly transaction of tfoe . country's business. A second session in •Jlarcli and a. dissolution at the ordinary time in December, is among the suggestions' being made, but tliis has no Colour of Ministerial authority. Only the best is good, enough, for your family—use ".Hudson's Balloon 'Brand" —the absolutely pure baking powder. T, Broome, Levin and Weraroa.

Mrs Teal, of Levin, received adivice yesterday that her son Private P. Ileal, had been admitted to hospital with a gunshot wound in the left (knee.

Mr E. Allmand, Weraroa, announces in another column that hie Inus* secured the services of an expert eyole mechanic andi is prepared to execute all cycle work entrusted to his care.

A Jxmdon cable says the doctors held a consultation over Sir George (Reid and issued a, bulletin that lie is suffering from severe cellulitis of the face. His condition is grave.

A special train passed through Levin early this morning carrying a big draft of Second Division men to camp. Affecting scenes were witnessed, at the larger stations where the reservists' wives and children had assembled! to see them off.

The young people of Levin Methodist Sunday School intend to ihiold a bazaar next Wednesday afternoon and evening on behalf of Foreign Missions.. They have been working diligently for several weeks with this object in view.

Those persons who intend to make application for tlhe grazing rights for 12 months of the Levin Domain, containing some 42 acres, are. reminded that tender,, close on Monday next who particularly-requests that intendlivho particularly re quests that intending applicants inspect the conditions before sending] in a tender.

The Secretary of the Lake Domain" Board wishes to acknowledge the sum of £2 2js from Messrs Stiles and Maltheson ,towards the Lake Improvements Fund. We are requested to state that further donations will be very welcome toward s this necessary work, and those residents who intend to. give are asked to do so at their earliest convenience,' so that the Hoard can ascertain what sum will lie available to carry on the work.

The Palmer.ston Efficiency Trustees are advised that the military medical authorities desire to make dear the fact tiliiat they regard the medical certificate of the family doctor as being of great assistance an deciding all cases, and especially tliosc whose- ailments or disabilities are not apparent or symptomatic. Recruits in every case are encowragedl to produce their own doctor's report to the Military Medical Board. The regulations provide thait failure to clo so may even be regarded as good ground for refusing .a request for re-examinatio'n at a later date.

It is understood that representation is being mad© to the Government, urging the removal of the Supreme Court from Napier to Hastings. This course is considered necessary, in view of the continual "disagreement" of the Napier juries. The Napier juries seem to be getting court-worn. When similar conditions existed 011 tlie West Coast of the South Island, the removal of the Supreme Court .some yeans ago from Grey mouth to Hokitika proved very effective.

. Goldsmith was 111 charge of tlie Red Cros s Shop on Saturday and tlie takings amounted to £5 7s Bd. Mrs Kcedwell won tlie dinner competition. The following are thanked for their contributions: Mesdames T. (Bevan, Honoi'e, Goldsmith, H. Jones, F. P. Walkley, Vincent, S. Haley G. Phillips, J. (Davis, J. Moxliam, Tully, Blackburn, Greggan, F. Webb, Keed,wcll, Hoslop, F. W. Pink, "Wright, Misses MicKegg, L. Eyes, Messrs Vickcrs, Dunn, and a Sympathiser.

"The first case of triplets we ihiave had," said Mr H. W. Bishop, when the military appeal of Oliver James Wakolin came up for consideration at the sitting of the Second Canterbury Military Appeal Board- at Christcliurch on Friday. The appeliaTit's first two children had been born in 1912 and 1914, leaving him in Class C of the Second Divii-ion, but on-July 20 of this year triplets wore born and tlie father found himself, in one day taking three classes of the Second Division in one bound. Tlie Board; promptly transferred him T,r> Class F, with many congratulations and good wishes for mother and child.

An employers' appeal by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd!., was made Ix> the Wellington Military Board on behalf otf Monte Brett Iggulden, salesman, Master.ton. The evidence showed that t)ie company had only appealed for one of its staff before out of an office staff of 355; no fewer than 190 had gone to the front all of whom had been allowed lialf pay. Thirty had been killed and thirty had. been woaindled to date. Some had, returned, but were unable to take up their duties yet. Forty more would be called up in. the nest ballots. Indefinite leave was granted, the Chairman remarking that the company had a fine record and had set an example to some other companies.

At this week's sitting of the -Mili- | tary Apepal Board at Palmerston, the ! appeal of Henry James Hughes, baiker, Levin, was dismissed, he' having been classed C 2. Gregory Gerald Kelly, wihb was granted leave at last_ sitting to endeavour to dispose of his business, said he had been unable to sell or obtain a manager. " One intendrina buyer had recently been called tip and passed for service. The appeal was dismissed but leave was granted, till January. Frederick John Oarmont, horse trainer, Levin, for time to dispose of a leasehold property. He stated he farmed 45 acres. 'He milked! 10 cows for the butter factory. Appellant employ, ed six boys fetiwole li!ands), the oldest of whom was 19 years of age. _ Appellant was applying for a medical reexamination. He had 13 horses m training and had 17 training last year. He attended mopt of the race meetings last year. He did n'ot do the milking himself. H© was mediically examined on August 7 and had not yet disposed of his lease whicflv was on the racecourse. He had been ordered to go into camp on November 6. The appeal was dismissed. Thomas W. Field, of Ihakara, said his circumstances were the same on his previous appearance liefoi-e the Board!. He had a farm of 100 a«rps -and he had put it in an agent's hands to sell. He milked' 22 cows and ran dry stock. Decision was. reserved.