The Chronicle. PUBLISHED DAILY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 15 November 1911, Page 2

The Chronicle. PUBLISHED DAILY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Lottcrs dealing with' "A Libel on Shannon," ' Reply to 'Blow Out'," "One for William," and "Reply to 'Young Man," appear on page -± of to-day's issue. A meeting of the Levin branch of the Wellington Acclimatisation Society will be held this evening in The Chronicle Office, Oxford street.

England defeated South Australia at Adelaide yesterday by an innings and 191 runs. Douglas took five wickets at the expense of 65 runs

New Zealand's great pro-consul and Premier, the late Sir Gcorgo Grey was referred to in our yesterday's issue as "Sir F. Gray." Such is fame!

. A letter from a Shannon lady who severely criticises _ "Mill Hand's" latest assertions against the northern town, will appear to-mor-row.

Manakau is to be visited by the Shell Picture Company on Saturday evening next. A specially line programme oi pictures is guaranteed, and it is to bo hoped that the local residents will reward the company's enterprise with a bumper house.

Rev. D. 0. Bates' weather forecast states that present indications arc for a heavy westerly 'gale in parts veering to southerly. Winds strong to a heavy gale everywhere after from ten to sixteen hours. Rain is probable generally and much colder weather with sniow on tlio high lands in the South. Heavy seas are probable on all the Westsvn coast and increasing shortly southward of Castlepoint. A strong barometer is due after fifteen hours.

Wo are requested by Mr J. Robertson, the Labour candidate, to state that he emphatioally repudiates the suggestion of any arrangement, agreement, pact or ©ompromise between himself and any of the other cardidates, in regard to a second ballot or any other matter. The Labour candidature is absolutely distinct and independent of all other parties or the representatives of any ottp.r party. That position will be maintained throughout. the contest.

Mr Field's speecli at Levin on Monday is regarded, even among his political opponents, as a particularly forcible one. The straight-forward way in which he answered all questions is being favourably commented upon, and the happy way in which be replied to would-be Hostile critics contrasts pleasantly with the replies vouchsafed by candidates in other electorates. Th<> audiences at Shannon are, it is reported, getting somewhat out of hand, and it bas been asserted that Mr Monckton will bave a lively time when he speaks in the northern town to-mor-row night. Tbo it is said, are incensed at the incident on Friday evening at Koputaroa, when Mr Monckton, in order to silence an irrepressible and irresponsible flax-band, had to threaten mm with the weight of bis right band. It shiould be remembered that if an elector does not a.groe with all a candidate may say", the right is reserved to .him to put any questions ■bo may like at the close of the meeting. We understand the heads of the Labour party in Shannon intend to take steps in order to see that Mr Monckton obtains *a fair hearing on Thursday. Septa doiii<?d views of r«>viu, now Id each at Thompson's, 7>vin Ad. Byron Brown will not buttonSWe you for your votes or shout, for you. Come and bea' his addresses.—Advt

A new advertisement advocating the claims to popular favour of Mr John Robertson, the Labour candidate for this electorate, appears in to-day's Chronicle. Eleetois a e invited to "Talk for Labour Woik for Labour, and Vote for Labour.

Mr W. A. Archibald, of Levin, in •about.to move on to his Kimberley road farm, where he is going iu extensively for milking. Mr A chibald is also taking over a block- oi l aXL d 492 acres—m WVimarino ; here ho will have a sheep run.

Since he last spoke m Levin, Mi , J Robertson, the Labour caiuli- j date, has visited practically every township in the. electorate. . is reported to be strengthening his position daily. At the southern end of the district, he says that ho is receiving more support than tie ovter "n&ipnW. vnrioiis committees are, working nHletatigably, and ho is encouraged by the ■support he is receiving from small farmers. '-'The fact of the matter is." he yesterday stated to a Chronicle reporter, "people are tired _ of the Ward Government, and are, simplv waiting on a new party. My criticisms of the two parties — the Conservatives and the Liberals have shown them that there is no difference 'between them in regard to legislativo >My policy agrees with the majoritv of my hearers. 1 show them that T have a distinct Laiour programme, that I have a definite >atin. with the object of making this eountrv better to live in for the great, mnws of the people." There is no doubt that there is a disposition among a fairlv numerous class of shon-keen-ers and men who are in a small way on the land to give the Labour candidate a trial. A demnn-ogne wo^V 1 stand little, if fiv bono, in this electorate, hut- Mr nnassumintr nature arid the persistant manner in whieli he is di rent 1 nor his campaign have verv materially helped to swell the number of his supporters.

Arsenate of load for the pndlin moth ppst: f'inon'ri r V for hli_rht. sonic nnd all fnnrwns di'epasps of fruit trees nnd vp^ptahl^s: nl'o "Ffollohoro ■fttirl o>'«hnr,s+. Pnmnnin'l arp ohtiinahlp from 0 S. Keed-n-oll's Pharmacy, Oxford stroot. — Advt.