LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 6 February 1912, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A consensus of opinion amongst borough councillors is that there is no possible risk of anyone being drowned in Levin Baths. Discussion took place in open council on a motion moved last night by Councillor Fosella, and seconded by Councillor France, "That a movable handrail bo obtained, the same to be of iron pipes and '1-inch wire net, to be used on carnival nights only; the said handrail to protect throe sides of tho baths and avoid accident." The motion was thrown out with striking enthusiasm, an opinion being expressed that if any people fell in Mie batbs there would bo an immediate diving in of all the other onlookers in <111 endeavour to save them and earn a Humane Society's medal. Councillor France, speaking ai< a builder, told the Levin Borouirh Council, last night, that the sum of CI2 odd for extras on the Levin Public Library was the smallest he had any knowledge of on jobs of such a size. The library contract involved a charge of about -CI2OO. Another match for possession of the Bowon cold stars was played on LTin green last night. Porteous and Vincent challenged the holders (Palmer and Park), hut the pair of P'c proved their-prehensile proclivities once a "rain, and nan out winnerc: I>v against 8. The Shannon assault and robbery c:im; 111-ought agauist James Fitzgerald—wus disposed of at Palmerston Supremo Court yesterday. Accused was found guilty of common assault only, and recommendod t>, mercy by the jury. The presi •Judge (Sir Robert Stout) admitted I'itxgerald to probation for twive months conditional 011 his not touching drink nor going into a liotd f. r the same period.

A youthful patron at last Wednesday's picture entertainment (says the Foxton Herald) was greatly interested in the picture depicting the flood and the incidents connected with the Biblical narrativo. He said the picture was not complete in an essential detail. Upon being further questioned he said that tho modern Noah forgot to send forth the raven from the ark before he released the dove. Possibly there were no ravens "available when the picture «'a< faked.

An application to the Levin Borough Council for permission to teach swimming in the public baths was made by letter last night sent in by Mr AY. M. Finlayson. The letter was referred to tho Baths Committoo (on tho motion of Councillor riannan, seconded by Councillor Ma (boson) for a report. Incidentally it was mentioned that general regulations for the conduct of the hath were about to be drawn up by tho committee. At the presentation function on Wednesday (says the Waimate Advertiser), Sir William Steward said he hoped he had been more than a roads and bridges man. Some people would tell them that he had been known as "the terrible man with a Bill." Indeed one Minister of tho Crown had duhbed him the ornithorhynchus, meaning "a beast with a bill." There was a poem writen about it; and he replied m another, giving in return as he believed, as was sent.

There is a good story of a Divinity professor who had an ©state in Senland, and who had been invited r.j preside at the baptism of the lose arrived infant in the already crow-l-ed house of a minister. The guest ffavo out for congregational singing a. paraphrase much favoured on such occasions Let us," said he, "sing rrom the fifth paraphrase, beginning at the second verse: 'As sparks in close miccession rise.' " To his consternation, the congregation giggled. Afterwards, asking the "minister's man" what had been wrong, that functionary replied : "Ye see, professor, the minister's name is Sparks, and yon is bis tenth bairn!" Numbers of people all along the Manawatu line are travelling to Wellington just at present, thus taking : advantage .of this, perhaps the only ! opportunity, of hearing one of England's greatest actors, Mr H. 15. Irving, and his own London company. On Wednesday next a party of local residents, organised by Mr Ken. Aitken, will take this opportunity and travel to Wellington, per Mr W. H. Wilson's motor car, which has been specially hired for the occasion. The party intends leaving here early in the afternoon, so as to arrive in town in ample time for tea before going to the theatre. The return journey will be commenced early Thursday morning, in order that the party may arrive in Levin in time for business, thus not wasting any business hours whatsoever.

A balance sheet for tlie year ended Blst December (dealing with the affairs of the Levin Park Domain) was submitted to the Levin Borough Council last night. In this connection it is interesting to note that under the heading "members of the board" appears the information that "the board consists of the Levin Borough council." The report show- ! Ed th*at the work done during the year was the re-erection and re--1 pairing of fences, the erection of a new entrance gate, trimming of a belt of trees, and general upkeep. Tt is proposed that during the year now current the dressing room bo removed to some more suitable site, and be renovated—at a cost of £10. The board's present assets are £11 18s 9d, included in which fa a. payment of £5 6s due as subscription from the Horowhenua Ruglby Union for the year 1911, also a subscription of £1 Is from t&eJLeviu Teflpi Club,

The Shell Picture Co. had a large and appreciative audience iu Levin Town Hall Inst night, when a new scries of views was projected. T,ho company will appear tliis evening in the Druids' ITall, Shannon. The owner of the slicep on tho Recreation Ground was pleased to find that they had a re.st this morning, writes "Observer." We are as pleased as our correspondent, but must intimate that "the correspondence is now closed," and our sheepchaser warned off the course. Tt is hoped to have the drawing of the art union in connection with the Boating Club's carnival carried out at illo Carnival to-morrow nig Tit. provided it is found possible to get the blocks returned in time. Mr orover has kindly consented to take charge of this part of '(ho proceedings. Tn the event of if being impossible to conduct fhe drawing tomorrow mW. it will be made as soon as possible afterwards by a soeriallv selected committee. Tickets pro selling very frcelv in all parts of the district ,nnd a monster gathering to-morrow night V anticipated. I'or that tired, heavy feeling in the morning, there is nothing *o effective as <1 good vegetable liver pill such as the Little Liver Pills, obtainable irom O. iS. KeedwelPs Pharmacy. Oxford street.--Advt.