The Levin Chronicle SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 1921.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 29 January 1921, Page 2

The Levin Chronicle SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 1921.

The New Zoulaud census will te taken tliis year on Monday, April 18. A quantity of stale and very inferior butter is said to be finding its way on to the market in Wanganui. The Te Aroha -Borough Council lias decided to talc© proceedings to recover' £2OOO from a , dairy _ company for alleged damage to roads.

Mr B. L. Hammond, legal advisor on the staff of the Public Trust Office, will b« appointed .Registrar of the Arbitration Court.

After suffering for several years with what was pronounced to be a severe form of chronic catarrh, a Palmerston North schoolboy was taken to a surgeon recently, and after a few minutes' careful examination a piece of rubber was extracted from tlio nostril. In a week full recovery followed.

Mr J. W. Thompson announces "pre-war" prices in cycle and motor accessories, and lines of cheap motors and cycles. An Ashburton telegram announces the death of Joshua Tucker, aged 75. He was lonian Devonshire, and' arrived' in New Zealand in 1871 in the Zealandia, going to Ashburton in 1875, whore he has be.n a prominent figure in public and commercial life ever since. He leaves ah adult family of six sons and two daughters. The Income Tax Department says a telegram from Ohristehurch in the morning, papa's stating the Department was allowing taxpayers to pay income tax in instalments is not correct. All that has been done is that, in one or two cases, the Commissioner has consented to an arrangement between the taxpayer and his banker for accommodation. No concession has been given, and the amount of the tax has to be paid in cash by the due date. The accommodation is -really between the taxpayer and his banker.

Some excitement was caused at Otaki Bail way yesterday morning, owing to an outbreak of fire at Messrs Ayre Bros.' motor garage. The vulcaniser was being heated in the usual way, when an employee; Cliff Lloyd, accidentally knocked over a bottle of benzine. There was an immediate outburst, and flames shot to a considerable height. All hands were quickly on the scene, and by supreme efforts the flames were subdued. Mr Lloyd was severely burned about one hand, the solution he was using, together with benzine, making matters worse. He received treatment at Moutcre Hospital, but 'will be hic:i]i:tcitaty.l for a time.

For thr Feilding A. and P. show,

n Inch takes place on Tuesday and Wed. nesday next, excellent entries have been roc.ivad. and the stock which will be competing is of a very high class. Ring'events, which are always such a great attraction includes a sheep dog trial on both clays, Nind the very best dogs in the dominion will some of those animals can do anything but talk. The usual side lines of an A. and P. show will be in evidence, and visitors can look forward to an f-joyable day's outing.

The well known homestead of Mr Norman Groves, of "Bushgrove," be-

tween Masterton and Tinui, was totally destroyed by fire on Thursday. The house, which was valurd,at £4OOO,

was built about twenty-five years ago, and was one of the bc j st known residences in that part of the district. It is understood that the fire originated through a defective chimney, as flames ' were seen issuing from a, portion of the j roof near the kitchen chimney. The ] insurance on the house amounted to '. £IOOO, and, on the furniture £3OO. ! The New Zealand Co-operative Dairy Company last week placed an order

for ten Eddson-Walker electric trucks for use at the new dried milk factory i at Waitoa. The trucks will cost £2OOO

each, the contract thus covering i £20,000. This is said to be the largest single contract for trucks ever '■ placed in New Zealand. Owing to the basis of purchase of electric power for

the* factory, a scheme: lias been evolved

whereby the electricity for charging the trucks will cost the company nothing. In other words, the suppliers to the "Waitoa factory will have the cost

of collecting their milk reduced to n minimum.—Waikato Time's.

""With regard to the importation of domestic servants, 1 think that now their fares are king paid and they arti being given £2 each for out-of-pocket expenses, there is a deal danger of nooning the country with an undesirable class,'' remarked Mr W. B. Matheson at the meeting 0 f the Wairarapa Provicial Executive of the Farmers' Union in Masterton yesterday. "I once travelled on a boat with a lot of these assisted domestics, and ([ do not think they were the class wanted in New Zealand," continued M' Matheson. "They were yo:uig arid foolish," interjected a member, laughing. "No, they were, in a number of cases, old and wicked," was th« reply. (Laughter.) Mr R. Wylie, a potato-grower on the north-west coast of Tasmania last year tried the experiment of heating seed potatoes to a temperature of 125 deg Fahr. for four hours. Enough were so treated to plant to acre. Very encouraging results followed. The potatoes from this plot werei planted this season without auy further treatment, and have carried the effects of the heating to the second generation in a remarkable manner. The plants are much more vigorous and healthy-look-iiig than in any of the other crops in the vicinity, and there are no misses amongst them. As far as the experiments have gone they have proved) that clean seed can he produced by this means, with very little trouble or expense, and that heating exerts some influence on the vitality of the seed, whioh ensures a more vigorous growth.

The marriage was quietly solemnised at All Saints', Palmersto.n North, on Wednesday morning, of Mrs .May Hall, widow of the late Horace Hall, N.Z.M.C., to the Bev. J. C. Abbott, 8.A., vicar of Shannon, and until recently of Martinboiough. The'bride, who was given away by her bi other-, in-law, Captain F. E. i'ord, N.Z.S.C., was attended by Miss Phyllis Ford.

At the Magistrate's Court jesterday, a commission agent's license was granted to Messrs. J. A. Haswell and C. E. Robbie, of Levin, who haw commenced business as land and) general commission agents. Both partners are well known in this district. Mr Bobbie is a successful farmer, and Mi- -Haswell has had long commercial experience. Their advice and assistance > 31 be at the disposal of clients who require it. The new firm has an announcement in this issue of interest to land owners and prospective purchasers.

The Foxton Harbour Board at yesterday's meeting received) an application from the Beach Committee for assistance towards promoting a life-sav-ing club. The Board agreed' provided a properly-constituted body was formed, and decided to place a lifebuoy at what is considered a danger spot on the bead.

A Canterbury farmer, who needs sonic help on his farm, said that IS7 immigrants on the Pakeha, which reached Wellington reentry, were for Canterbury. Thinking that one or two would be useful to him, and would be looking for work, he started out to make inquiries. He went to all the different public buildings in Christc.hurch, but failed to find any officer whose duty it is to attend to immigration affairs, and he could get no information whatever as to where any of the 187 immigrants could be found. Ho suggests that, as large numbers of immigrants are expected, an imr.i'grafion officer, with sufficient time fc:: the work, should be appointed in Cristchurch. —"Lyttclton Times."

mi ht,r aJiu'ress at the, Chan rmqua iast evening. Miss Sumayeh Aitryeh, who spoke on her native land, Syria, g.ve a racj description of the many nationalities she bad com; in contact wi'.h in the countries she had visited. Of all thes?, Constantinople presented

.1 2 wides: contrasts. In the streets of that city one would meet ladies and) g.ntlemen dressed in the latest modes of Western Europe, and side by side with them were represented a variety of costuma indicative of ths many different classes and creeds which make up the Turkish Empire. Each nation, whether in ihe Orient or Occident, had is peculiarities and customs, evien in regard to food, "but," said Miss Attijvh, "no matter where you go, boiled eggs are always boikcli eggs. They were th? same the world over." This apt illustration x was much enjoyed by the audience.

Tin evidence is quite clear (says the Chris.church Sun) that many farmers ;ir-; not even threshing their crops, for rates .hat are offered are much below he cost of production. Yet this latitude is not having any big effect in ■inning up values, for ths. very possible reason, that it has been antici-

pato;l at this stage by oversellers and otluis. Deliveries in respect, of most F orwardl deals do not commence until April, and it is an open question whe-

ther growers may not weaken in their

attitude before then. Some of the southern yield may be available by that time, and generally speaking, southern farmers rely to. a greater extent ipon the sale, of their bats to meet financial engagements. They may not,

therefore, be strong holders. "With the

large carry-over, it should not require a great "proportion of new season's oats <o meet requirements durfng the first portion of the year. -The consumptive cb-mand is not likely to be great for a

time, as some, of the North Island dris:ricts have good crops of chaff. In

Hawki's Bay and the "Waikato, the

crop is said to be the best for years. The Rangitikai crop is certainly damage ed, but it is said to be; large. However, weather conditions and the possibility of export—there are rumours of an impending reduction of the Home fi;eight on oats may change: whole aipect of affairs. Between merchants, Gartons are quoted at 3/2 to 3/3,per bushel, f.0.b., e.i., but there is not the

sam e of ororsellers about—a fact which perhaps has a significance. There is no inquiry for old season's chaff, and offers for the new are likely to be made at about £3 10/ per ton ab country stations.

Hctok,; who was recently «p- - the munici-pbl-'gaxftens arid reserves, takes up his £yY'duties on Monday; ■;■■. „ The gift of literature to the Levin ''*• , JLibrary by Mr and• Mrs J. O. NeDl ' - consists of 216 volumes, a valuable ad- ",." dlitibn to the resources -of the local institution, i The Science Congress at Palmerston closed last night after occupying the. ■week. It was attended by the leading scientists of the Dominion, and the papers read covered a widb range of biology, agriculture, geology, physics, chemistry and

The death occurred in Auckland yesterday of ' the Rev. J. A. Luxford, C.M.G., senior Methodist* chaplain* with the, N.Z. Expeditionary Force. Mr Luxfordi was severely wounded on Gallipoli, and had a leg amputated! as a "-result,, while his general health was impaired by his (experiences. A tenant with a family of eight children,, the eldest of whom is only ten years of age, has been evicted in Vvtiling-ton. JE© was, eleven weeks in arrears with his rent, and the Magistrate had no option but to make an order. "This is a terrible case," remarked the Magistrate. "I must make an order, but where this family ie to go I don't know." The owner of the house did* not require it for his own use., .-

A Chronicle reporter was informed 'yesterday that there was an iinpre*sion among pig breeders tnat the wholesale prioe of pigs was likely to fall still further, and that values were likely to go back from sixpence to fivepence per lb. The position of some* breeders could •be understood when it was stated that they had bought weaners at the beginning of the season at £2 10/ and more per head, and now that they were about ready for marketing the price was down 'to zero. Miss Sumayeh Attjyeh, the Syrian lecturer at last night's Chautauqua, threw some light on that unhappy nation, Armenia, and explained th-3 reason of the persecution of its people by the Turks. The Armenians were a much superior .people commercially and industrially. This . aroused the jealousy of the Turks, who continually raided the country, robbing andi committing' the most horrible barbarities. Tha Armenians, said the lecturer, stood alone as a business man, and was credited with being, able to buy from Scotsman and. sell to a Jew at a profit. ,

■ Sister Veronica, who has been in charge of tha Convent School at Otaki for some .considerable time, during which she has proved, very popular and highly efficient, has been appointed to the charge of the parochial schools in Wanganui. Sister Veronica, who has been in indifferent health for some time, will be much missed locally, and will cany with her the best wishes of many friends. Sister Ignatius, who has been at Wanganui, and who, for some time, was stationed at Otaki, will assume charge here. Sister Berkmans, of Wanganui, will also take up duties at ?I the Otaki Con- - vent.—Otaki Mail. Trie clean-shaven man is "too girl- ' ish" for thei Syrian maid. According to Miss Attiyeh, the delightful Chautaucfuan lecturer, Avhiskers are at a premium in the East, and the smoothfaced male is out of 'the running. The little lady confided to the male members'' of her audience last night that she was very disappointed on landing in America to see so many men looking like girls, but she had got used to it! "However," she added, "if you want "" my candid opinion, I prefer the man with the moustache!" After the laugh following this naive admission had) died down, the lecturer related that once at a meeting of man in Chicago she was'approached by an anxious-looking male of uncertain years and no hair to speak of. He inquired anxiously what his fate would be," andi the lectured countered in true feminine fashion: "Well, you know. weeds do not grow on busy streets." After all there is some consolation in a bald head!

Very strong and wfill grounded wraplaints have beai niado recently of the inconvenience resulting from the haphazard manner in which cars are allowed to stand in Oxford Street, especially on salsdays and Saturdays. It is a tribute' to the importance of Levin as a purchasing centre that the main street should be almost impassable on market days owing to> the motor vehicles of those who come from far and near to do their shopping here, but at the same time there is .a very serious danger of accident to moving cars, to say nothing of the annoyance caused to drivers in having their cars hemmedt in during their absence. Recognising the need for regulation, the Borough Council has decided to set apart Certain portions of Oxford Street for private and public car stands, and the borough overseer was engaged yesterday in selecting suitable Bites. It is hoped! that the Council will have the loyal co-operation of motorists in reducing the present jumple in the main street to something like decent order, and so minimising the risk of accident.