The Chronicle LEVIN. THURSDAY. AUGUST 23, 1917. LOCAL & GENERAL

Horowhenua Chronicle, 23 August 1917, Page 2

The Chronicle LEVIN. THURSDAY. AUGUST 23, 19 17. LOCAL & GENERAL

! An interesting reminiscence from a, j well-known history O'f Napoleon was J given by Lieutenant Vincent at the j "sendoff" in Levin, laist Tuesday, to ! the local recruits. He was illustrating the point that duty rather than desire for fame should actuate the soldier, and as an illustration he gave tin- witticism of Bourienne, "Fame await* you with posterity, Bourienne" s:iill Xapoloon. ''Why so, sire?" as- ; L.ii Hoouienne. "Are you not my secretary?" replied Napoleon. "Oh, tr:s.\ sire," said Bourienne; "buit can v :ii toll me who was Alexander the Hi . at's secretary?" Tin- Kin Ora. lonjr dance will be held !•' -!• .Trow (il r riday) night. A !t!;;ck woanor lieifor lost from Lovu> saloyards is advertised for by { onij;ai)v. Limited. A reward is offer- '!»' N.JS. Loan and iXerenntile Agency ed f'-r news of the mising beast.

A pair of young Leghorn fowls in a sugar bag were left at the It-ed Cross shop by some kind donor last

Tuesday afternoon. The ladies of the Red Cross committee would like to know- whom they have to thank for this gift, and also whether the donation was intended for any partioular effort or not. If the information deired i.s convoyed to cither Mrs Goldsmith or the secretary of the Patriotic Society (Mr C. S. Koedwell) it will be much appreciated.

Three Levin soldiers—Privates G. Robertson, A. McDonald and E. Harwood—are returning invalided from the front.

Last Tuesday the effort for the Xmas Pudding and Gift Parcels Fund was re|newed, Mrs Wright and Mrs Kirkcaldie being in charge of tho shop. The result exceeded all expectations, £40 9s being taken for the day. This does not include Bomo things which have yet to be sold. The result of the competitions was: cake won by A. V. Clifford, and nightdress by Miss Mackenzie. Following is a list of the donors: Mesdameis Goldsiflith, Hossactk, /RSchter., Alderick, Kay, Williams Stansell. Barron, Va.rniham. Glass Ford, .Honare, Whitaker Bennett, T. Bevan. ißagrie, Broiadbelt, Duckworth. Heslop. W. Ryder, Davis, Higginson, Gorringe, McMillan. Wallace, Tully. .Palmes. Molntyro, Bileiukliorn, West. Porter, Marks, Cork, Ootte. Gimblett, Cotter. •T. .Davids. Shuto. E. E. Newman. A. 'Simpson, Kebbell, Prouso, McKenzin, Kiblby, KJirkcaldSe. Wright.. )Pa(ge. Lester. G. P. Brown, W. Kilsbcare, Hansen, MoKain, Catley, Salmons, ses Ad-kin. Bowles, Wells, Eyes. MesE. Ransom. Sorrenson, Herrick, iMissrs P. Stewart, tßennett, MdM?|lan, Cotter, Ingram, hnd Levin Drfhy Company. There was such a rush ait timet; that if any names have been omitted, we would be glad to know Tnd acknowledge them later.

The ladies of the local Red Cross committee desire to acknowledge the receipt of a cheque for £5 towards the funds from Mr T. C. Paulin. This gentleman has sent similar donations of a like amount on more than one occasion before this, and the ladies are very grateful for such practical assistance from a well-wisher. Saturday's shop day benefited by the cheque and Mrs Mclntyre and Miss Bellingliam who were in charge handed over the splendid sum of £11 2s 8d for the days work, a result which was hardlyexpected after the two big davs which ba,ve just been held for the iGift Parcel Fund.