The Levin Chronicle. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1918. NO STOP AT LEVIN.

Levin Daily Chronicle, 17 December 1918, Page 2

The Levin Chronicle. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1918. NO STOP AT LEVIN.

The Christinas arrangements so far as tlrey relate to fhe Main Trunk service have been announced by the Deparment. Provision is madia tor two daily expresses each way, the time® of departure from Wellington being 12.45 and Southern-bound trains will leave Auckland at 7.10 p.m. and 7.40 p.m. daily, except Saturdays. These augmented services come into force to-morrow and will doubtless be appreciated! and utilised by the travelling public to tihe fullest extent. The arrangements are open to legitimate criticism, however, in that they do not cater for the convenience of the large population on this part of the Coast'in any way whatever. As we pointed out recently one of the expresses stops at Koputaroa .for crossing purposes; it miglht- just as easily be timed to top at Levin and so would serve the needs of several thousand people who look upon this as their natural railway centre. But Levin has a stronger claim still to be made a stop-ping-station for one of these holiday j expresses. Before tfie war it enjoyed the distinction of being a .halting-place for one of tihe permanent main trunktrains and the convenience was widely and fully appreciated. When the war_ made it necessary to curtail the service the Departmental decision passing .Levin by was loyally accepted j,. and 1 no quibble or agitation was raised* in regard to the loss of this privilege. •Now that the military demands on the railways have been reduced almost to tJh© vanishing point and large numbers of railwaymen have been demobilised, it should be possible to give a greatly improved (service, and; in fact., the Minister lia« promised to restore as many of the ante-war facilities as possible. He should not be allowed to forget Levin's claim for restoration, which can b© urged l with every show of right and justice, and wfhich should therefore be .granted as a matter of course.

A team of Shannon bowlers will visit Levin to-morrow in an endeavour to take tho Gold Stars from tho local holders.

A young man namedi Falconer, working for M. J. -Nicholson, Manakau, was thrown from a Jior.se he was aiding on Sunday. Ho mounted again, but was thrown again, sustaining severe injuries to his back, u'liidh necessitated his removal to the Otaki Hospital.

Hie Wellington office of tiiie Westport Coijl -Company has written to tilio Council expressing its l'egret at the death of Mr Uurrell, late manager -of the.Levin Municipal Gasworks, and asked the .•Council to accept the sincerest sympathy in the loss it had sustained »y tihe death of so able an officer as Mr. Burrell.

The tforougjh Council decided at last evening's meeting that the usual Christmas and New Year holidays be granted to the Council surfacemen from December -5 to January 2 inclusive and that tho office be closed Irom December 24 to January 9. The next meeting of the Council was fixed for January 20, 1911).

'The value of the "Levin Chronicle' us ail advertising medium has again been strikingly demonstrated. Mr 8. A. Broadbeit, of Ihnkara, advertised .50 geese for sale in Saturday's issue. The same evening eight orders were received and by Monday night the whole of the geese were sold—and orders are still coming m.

Tho Horowhenua County l\tUiotiic Association made application to the County Council on Saturday for a further donation lor ite funds. Cr. Monk said "the Council had a (sum of i? 100 in hand for patriotic purposes which could be (handed over to the Association. On Cr. Catley's motion it was decided to pay over the money at the end of the financial year.

Five tenders were received by tile Borough Council at the meeting last nigh t for the right to cut grass at the cemetery, and that of Mr S. Risk, of £5 7« lid was accepted. The other tenders were for £5 3s, £4 2s Gd, £4, and £3. l'he Town Clerk stated that another person had offered; to give 103 more than anyone else, but the clerk informed him that the offer could not be entertained.

The Committee of the Red Cross Guild are calling a meeting of patriotic workers in the Red Cross isScp 011 Saturday afternoon next at 3.30 o'clock A large attendance is ihoped for as important matters relating to the future operations of the Guild will be discussed and determined upon. Every worker who can posibly make it convenient to attend should most certainly, do so.

At last meeting of the iHorowhenua County Patriotic Association a loan of £100 wai3 granted to a district returned soldier, to be repaid on tho instalment, system spread, over ten years. Applicant' furnished an acceptable guarantor for repayment but is to be askto provide a second in accordance with the rule followed by the Speietv. Another application for a loan of £50 was referred to a committee of the Levin members of tflxe Committee with power to act after making enquiries.

The Mayor reported to the Borough Council last night that through the death of Mr Burrell necessitating some supervision at the Gasworks, he had communicated witlh t-lie Foxton Borough: Council asking that their manager be allowed to visit Levin once or twice a week until a new manager was' appointed. The Foxton Council kindily' agreccli. and the Mayor moved that the Council .be written to and thanked for its courtesy. The motion was unanimously agreed to.

A number (ff Palmerston citizens are undertaking a unique effort in an endeavour to dispel the gloom created by four years of war and six weeks of epidemic. On Christmas morning 50 cars each manned by Father Christmas and (liis.. assistants will set out on a tour of the Borough, calling at every house audi making a gift of toys to every child under twelve, who will thus have any doubts as to the existence of Santa Clous removed by ocular demonstration. This happy idea has been rendered possible of realisation by tfhe generosity of several prominent Palmerstoriians.

The Lake Domain Board's application for an early completion of the work of cleaning out the intake of the Hokio stream at the Lake was considered bv the County Coniicil on Saturday. 'llhe Boartl also recommended the cleaning of part.of the stream, stating that owing to the. heavy rain, the Lake was particularly high, wliidh fact was preventing the Board from proceeding with the improvement and! the rebuilding of the boat shed. Cr Broadbolt said if tihp work were undertaken now, there would be no great quantity of growth in the Lake before winter, which would give the water every opnortunity of getting away quickly. The Domain Board was anxious that something slhould be done. The matter left in the hands of the members of the Wirokino riding and the Engineer with power to take whatever action they thought necessary.

A meeting of the Otaki Town Board considered the matter of lighting the town by electric light. Mr D. J. Reardon, electrical engineer, was present and reminded the meeting that about years ago the Board' hadi approached him- realtive to light, especially mentioning electricity. His report favoured electricity and a poll was taken and a loan authorised. -The Avar intervened and the proposal was held oyer, but if the Board wished to put its intention* into effect now the .first step would be to secure a license audi as much of the loan money as was necessary. In answer to question Mr Beardon said he had it on good authority that t?he Mangahao scheme would be some years before it was carried out. He had made provision to link up with the State feeders 'when they came tlironigh. There would be no wastage through going on witili the local scheme as it would carry -out necessary work which the Government wouldi not do. He estimated that the scheme could be completed for £7000. The 'Oom-< missioners were unanimous that lighting was needed and it was deoidedi that the Board at once nrocpod to procure a license to erect linos, and that the work be proceeded with as soon as a loan of £7000 could bo obtained.

Gifts of dainty and charming design and high quality are on view at W. Tj. Williams's jewellery store just now. 'Hie stock has 'been opened out especially for the Christmas and New Year trade and the wide variety of the selection offers a rare opportunity of ma-, king the purchase that exactly fits'the festive season.

JTatlier Christmas is being- installed .in special quarters at Aitken's for the festive season andi parents are invited to bring the children along to see tfie wonders- that are in store. The selection of presents is grdater than ever, and a, gay time awaits visitors at this shopping centre.

W. Jin 11 and Co.. wine and spirit merchants, notify their clients that they have made special arrangements for tiho Christmas trade and are making a big concession, all cash orders being subject to a five per cent discount.

Christmas shopers in search of seasonable presents or articles to replen."ifife the household wants are invited to i&ive Sims' Novelty Hardware Depot a call. The present stock is. specially suited. to Christmas requirements, and an inspection will result in a satisfied purchaser.

Gift-giving, one of tihe pleasant associations of Christmas causes little perplexity after, a visit to Mrs iLucas's fancy goods and book shop in Oxford street. Here there .is a pleasing assortment of articles that cannot fail to meet, all taste® and requirements and shoppers should make a point of inspecting the stock now on hand.

Owing to the disorganisation of tlie film circuit there will he no programmes available for Farland's till Satur-day-next.

The Borough Council deckleil lust evening to if possible a repetition of tho dangerous-prnctice' of. firing ora-ckors and detonators. in th£« uvain street on Christmas and Now Year's Eves.so'that offenders may expect iinmediiate prosecution.

Gas consumers are reminded that to save discount, accounts must be paid not later than to-morrow, Wednesday, December '18, 1918. Consumers have already been notified by circular to this effect, but a final reminder is given to the public.

The only nomination for the vacancy on tho* Horowhcnua County Council was that of Mr C. I. Harkness, of W«rnroa, who. is therefore declared elec.ed unopposed. Mr Harkneas should make an admirable -Councillor. He already lias a goodl grip affairs, and with 111 is in a leading financial: institution, Inn -well-known energy, and lvi® practical acquaintance with the needs of the Tfirokino riding in particular and»the whole County in general. ho should ho a valuable addition to tilie Council table. . .

At St. Mary's Schoolroom to-morrow evening,- the Rnv. C. P._ Askew, Vicar of St.,-Mark's. Wellington, will give ah address, the subject being "The Hew Cathedral." The address is being given in furtherance of the project to erect an Anglican Cathedral in 'Wellington- as a memorial to those who have • made the great sacrifice in the war, and as a thank-offering for the return "of peace. Admission to the.addrpsS is free and: all aro invited.