The Levin Daily Chronicle MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1928. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Levin Daily Chronicle, 27 February 1928, Page 4

The Levin Daily Chronicle MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1928. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The railway excursion irom Palmerston North and stations down the line to Paekakariki, yesterday, was very successful. A large crowd came from Palmerston, to which 50 passengers were added at Levin. The small girl heroine in Mark Twain’s “Tom Sawyer’’ was named Becky Thatcher At the entrance examination of one of the Christchurch secondary schools (remarks the Sun) the candidates were asked to identify the character. One hopeful scholar replied; Becky Thatcher is a doctor in Christchurch, who went to England a few years ago. Each season, our final mail-; downs in Millinery compel an absolute clearance. Just note prices now. Ready-to-wears and models ordinarily ranging froili 27/6 to 47/6, co clear now at last reduction of 5/11 .Sale Price at The C, M. Ross Co., Ltd.*

All those who intend to be present at the official opening of the Mt. Waiopehu hut on March 4th should notify rhe secretary so that bus accommodation may be arranged. The Women’s Rest Committee acknowledge a contribution of £5 from Mr R. W. Turton, of Ihakara, bringing the total subscriptions to date to £9l 18s. While keeping wickets for Riecartor. on Saturday, N. Doreen was hit over the eye with the ball and had to receive hospital treatment. However, he will be able to play for Canterbury against Australia this week. —Press telegram. A Press message from Auckland states that inquiry made as to reports of more than the usual losses of sheep after dipping elicited the statement that this is due to the sheep being dipped while in a heated condition, during the excessively hot weather. Entries in the school work section at the Levin Horticultural Show next Tuesday, close to-morrow afternoon at the Chronicle office. General entries close on Saturday evening at the same place at 8 o’clock. Schedules and entry forms will be forwarded to any address on application. A musical programme, which was ! much appreciated by the public, was given by the Levin Band, under its ; conductor, Mr G. Lester, in Oxford Street on Saturday evening. As the result of assiduous practice, the Band reveals improvement at each appearance. A llawera telegram states that Millicent Elizabeth Richter, aged 42 (the wife of a Mokoia Lymer), who was found unconscious on the Main Road near her home on Friday evening, and who was sent to hospital with severe head injuries, died about eleven! o’clock on Saturday night, without having regained consciousness.

In speaking at DargaviUe of Labour’s stock joke about mortgage holds, Mr Holland, M.P., said he knew a farm in Taranaki on which there were ten mortgages. He said he was telling this story in Hamilton when a member of his audience said that he knew of a farm in the Waikato on which there were 27. Mr Holland said that in the latter case ne did not know how they would be able to find the farm. After two weeks’ hospital treatment for head injuries, Eoy Edward Jackson, aged six, died last evening, states a Press wire from Hawera. The boy was injured on February 2nd in running across the road in Hawera to meet his father. He crossed behind a stationary car and ran into the path of a moving car, which was following one driven by the boy’s father. The driver swerved, but could not avoid the boy, who was struck by the mudguard. ; “I don’t know why it is that there Is a passion for speech-making nowadays, Speech-making is one of tli-3 things in my life that 1 detest the most. When one comes here it is to enjoy the garden’s beauties, and why one is expected to make a speech and spoil it I don't know. The next dullest thing is to making a speech is to listen to one,’ ’ said His Excellency the Governor-General, Sir Charles Fergusson, at the opening of the Domain Fete at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, A happy day was spent by a large crowd of children, together with a number of adults, on Saturday, at the annual picnic of St. Mary’s Sunday School, which was held at Kimberley Eoad. The pupils and friends were conveyed to the grounds by buses, and they were joined by 21 children from Ohau, with some of their parents. The time was spent mostly in tramping and bathing, and an abundance of refreshments added to the enjoyment of the outing.

Owing to an insufficient supply of electricity being available for extra >caUs' upon the' sGryicef at present,'.it .will not be possible for the Women’s Best Committee to hold ‘heir carnival on Wednesday evening as proposed. This has been ascertained by direct application to the Department’s works at Mangahae, and therefore the Carnival has been postponed. It is hoped, however, that the supply will be augmented by means of the rain so that the gathering can take place on. the following Wednesday evening. Once again the season changes, summer passes and autumn arrives and with the change of season come the new fashions to Clark’s, Ltd. At present Clark’s showroom abounds with the newest creations in millinery, frocks, and coats, exclusive styles selected for autumn wear—and the management extends a cordial invitation to all ladies to pay a visit of inspection.* Now is the time to procure good records at a cheap price. Win. C. Stannurd has a splendid lot of Edison Bell records selling at 3s each. Also fresh supplies of H.M.Y., Columbia, and Zonophone records. See advertisement in to-day’s issue.*

Mr Alien, the local manager of the C. M. Ross Company, says that several men have complained lately that it is the women who get all the big bargains at the drapery sales and just to prove 1 that this is not the case he has decided to give men their big chance this week. Shirts of every description are being specially reduced and fuji silk shirts that are usually sold at 27s -6d are to be sacrificd for 15s 6d. This is a bargain equal to any ever offered to the women and Mr Allen says that he hopes the men will rush it in the same way that the women do.*' Trimmed Hats In endless choice as to colouring and style. For the small sum of 2/11 you are entitled to unbelievably good fortune—your eyes will bear testimony to this fact Formerly ranging in price to 17/6. Now only 2/11 Sale Price at The C. M. Ross Co., Ltd.' Ladies! Clark’s, Ltd., are making an exceptionally strong effort to show an exclusive range of early autumn hats, frocks, and coats. Their new showing will be an eye-opener to you. All ladies who wish to see wearing kpparel out of the ordinary should visit Clark’s showroom.*

During the* week-end the office of the Ashhurst railway station was broken into, and I6s 2d in copper and 9e 6d in silver was taken, states a Press wire.