The Chronicle LEVIN. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1917. LOCAL & GENERAL

Horowhenua Chronicle, 20 September 1917, Page 2

The Chronicle LEVIN. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1917. LOCAL & GENERAL

Music by Handle enlivened Levin yesterday morning, but the barrolorgunist was minus tlio usual monJce.v in liis outfit. The liandelian liad quite a pleasing range, of oldtimte tnnoK, rallying iVoin "il'm a iß.ulliug 'I'll rouyli An Unfriendly "World" to "The Marseillaise." As lie serenaded the two bankers at the busiest hour of the day the scene was most moving, and the old barrel organ did its very best on the line of the chorus to the French National Anthem: "To alni< J ! to alms yo brave!" The Mannwatu Times says llvat an arrangement Mntisfactory to both parties in tlio flnxmill dispute was arrived at yesterday and work in the Miranui and Weka mills will be resumed this morning (Thursday). A lecture on practical poultry-keep-ing will be given in tlio Ufevin. Y.M.C.A. rooms on .Friday evening of this- week hv Mr A. F>. Salisbury, assistant Government poultry instructor. Fa.rland's large picture house was crowded on Tuesday evening for the special benefit arranged by the proprietor and the send-offto the men going into camp. An excellent program of pictures nicely varied was shown and the frequent bursts of applause testified to the audience's appreciation of thie entertainment provided'. Dur-. ing hip remarks in farewell ing the men who were the guests of the evening the mayor (Mr O. (Blenkhorn) said tlio thanks of the association were due to Mir Farland taking the initiative and giving the entertainment. No expenses were being deducted and every shilling taken at the door would go to tlio fund. The association also desired to thank Mr Siegel (of Everybody's) for the very sporting off or he had made to dlo'sc liis theatre. Very hearty applause followed the references to the generosity of tlio picture proprietor,' =. It is expected that over £30 will be added to the funds as ai result of Tuesday night's iontortainment. The Port Kombla, an ocjoa.ii Winier of 4700 tons, was destroyed by an internal explosion when twenty miles off Farewell Spit Niow Zealand, 'last Tuesday. She was- loaded in Australia, during the b,ig strike, bv free labor. I '

During tho past week a. number of public bodies in Pahnerston North have made reference to the departure of two journalists, Messrs H. G. Kerslake and R.. H. ißillens, who are to take over tlie Levin Chronicle shortly. When Che business of Monday evening's meeting of the Board of Governors of the Palnierston High School had concluded, Mir E. L. Broad referred to the fact that it was tho last occasion on wliich Mr Kerslake would he present to report their meeting. .00 stated thait Messrs Billens and Kerslake, the representatives of the Standard, bad shared this between them for a Ions; time and they had always given very fair and impartial reports. They wore now iloaving Palmersston and ho .thought might very well wish them every success in their new venture. Mr Broad's remarks were endorsed by the chairman (Mr T. R, Hodder) and tho appreciative remarks made were briefly aciniowledgcdi. The mayor (Mr 'J. A. Nash) stated at Tuesday's

meeting otf the Borough Cbuncill that tliey sincerely regretted tlie depa.rfcuro of Messrs Ke.rslako and Billens. He said no officer on the literary staff of the paper exercised more tact or courtesy in dealing with council 'matters, and lie wished them ervery success in their r.tew undertaking, where he was sure their tact and literary ability would win for them success. At tho A. and P. Association meeting also complimentary reference was made by Mr J. M. Johnston, who saiid the departing pressmen had represented the Standard for a number of years at the Association's shows and meetings, and he paid a generous tribute to the service that had been rendered the association through the medium of the press. He and other members oxprei-sed good wishes for i.he success Of the undertaking the departing pressmen had entered upon. A. number of hockey enthusiasts met >n Friday evening lar-t and presented iMr H. G. Kerslake with a souvenir as a mark of their esteem and respcct and in recognition- of the suppolrt tlie game had received from liim in Palnerston for a number of years past. Mr Kerslake, who is leaving Palrner>ton to engage in newspaper business ;n Levin, was congratulated upon iiis enterprise, and the hope was ex-nei-'sed that be would have a great measure of success in his new sphere of labor.

The customary farewell to the men going ijito camp was tendered at the patiioltie picture benefit on Tuodaiy evening. Nine men go in with this month's draft—Messrs. R-. H. Johnson, H'. W. Martin, R. F. McDionuld, R. D. Rolston, E. G. Tong and F. L. Riamsden, Levin; H. B. Honore and P. H. Fellow, Oliau; and G. Dtry Koputaroa. The mayor (Mr Blenkhorn) he could not say very much. The time for flag-wav-ing and patriotic speeches was "past, ft was a dirty job they were going to, and' flill they could do was to wish the boys well and hope that they would return to New Zealand. They were leaving friends and relatives behind them, and if jtliose friends and relatives valued them before they would value them much, more now that thoy were going, and iliey would never be forgotten. Mrs '1 Uenkhoirn tlijen came forward and presented those who were able to be present with Cardigan jackets on behalf of the lady patriotic workers. The men were loudly applauded; as came forward to receive their gifts. 1 lie mayoress, in a neat little speech, said: — "We are v|ery sorry it is necessary for you to .go to the front. Wo wish you good luck and a safe 'return. The audience then rose and sang: "For they are jelly good follows," and this was followed by three hearty cheers. Readers are again reminded tlia.t next Tuesday, the ladies of Koputaroa will bo in attendance at tho Ried Cross phop, and it is expected a record I result will be attained. The whole of the proceeds are to be devoted to the County .Fund. Those who have not been invited to contribute to assist this effort, are asked to take this as an invitation; their donations will be gladly received. The ladies will bo in attendance early to receive gifts. The choir of the Church of England, Levin, will give. a recital consisting of anthems ,hymns, solos, orgm. etc. in the Church this evening. A collection will be devoted to the funds oiP tho clioiir. Arrangemenjts arc well in hand for the concert to be given in Mr Fairland's theatre on Monday night. A special feature of tho concert will be the first appearance in Levin of two of Miss Bcere's (Wellington) dancing pupils. Tho mock count undpr the and Thomson is suro to be productive of much amusement.

Brief reference was mado on Tuesday night, by the Mayor of 'Levin, do the return from the front of Privates Alan MicDonald and A. Bar* wood. l)nl'oatuna.t,elly' the latter Ihad lost an air in, but ho was still clieerml mid was already to work lio qualify himself for an occupation which ■would make him a useful citizen. Mr. Blenldiorn also mentioned that Private A. McDonald's brother wiLs among the men who wore being i'arcwelled that night.

There was a fair attendance at last Friday uiternoouV; Ked Cross (Guild mooting. Following are the names of the workers present:—iMesdames Jas. Pro use, Gibson, Davison, Jveedwell, He- - il<»p, Phillips, Pink, Thomson, A. Pink. Kirkea.ldie, Itichter, Healy and Jf'uJton ; Misses Murray 'and Aitken. Mrs. Plaster saw to the tea. M:rs. Grey Phillips and Mrs. Bull were iu charge of the Red Croris shop last Saiturday. The proceeds amounted to £11 lis 10d. Tho committee wish to tliank the following for donations oli produce, etc. :—Mesdumes Weston, Dury, Munro, Goldsmith. ißippon, I. Wlaillace, .Do Lisle., Har.sol, Driscoll, ißraclley, Hall, Stratton. Thorn, T. Bevan, George, Hcrriek, Kirkcalldie,

s. Walkley, Hossaok, W. Ryder, J. Ryder, McDonald, Procter, S. iHinill, i 1 O. Smith, S. Hail, Keedweil, \V. Ingram, Heuiy, JJrown, Clark, Jones. Davies, Pest, C. Ingram, .Richter, u\ Walkley, Noble, Mclntyre, (Hooper, I' 1 . W. Pink, T. Edwaj-ds, Palm.es, V Murray, Tally, Bernard, Scott, J. t'rouse. W. Hug ho J. 11. S'tansell, J. Phillips, Bai'liam, Plaster. illislop. Bagric. R. Erechtling, O'Donnell, Bie.nkhorn, Walton, Gardener, McKenzio, Heslop and' Page; Misses G. Jamieson, Eyies, McKegg, MciXSekle, Bowles and Cotter; Messrs. Smart. T. Hall, W. Ingram, and Howard Harveyi. Tlio winners of the competitions were: Dinner, iMr iHow.aird Harvey; cake, Miss Alice OEEooper. The howling season was opened at yjci<terdayj. Several bowlers froim Levin went .across to participate in the games. The following team has been chosen 1 represent iHe Central Develo pmen h .-Tarm next Saturday in their match with Levin : Riobinson, Cork La ißoche, Hates, Reid, Meredith. Bennett, Tol--I©y (2), Elliott. Davis, Gray, Taylor, I'/roderickson. Dean. EmergeneieP: Walker and Dale. Play will commence at 3 p.m. shairp.